LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING envelopes are available outside the Sanctuary. FBC GOAL - $12,000.00

Don’t forget to check the Lottie Moon Post Office for your mail!

NEW MEMBER CLASS Sunday, December 29, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 300. If you have recently joined the church, are thinking of joining, or have questions about the church, make plans to be a part of this meeting. Please call the office to let us know you will be attending.

SAMFORD MINISTRY TRAINING INSTITUTE CLASS Biblical Foundations II, will begin on Monday, January 13, at 6:00 p.m. For more information see the church website, oneontafbc.org or call the office.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH ROTATION If you would be interested in working with our children in First Kids

children’s Church, please contact the church office. There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, December 29, immediately after the

morning service in Room 210.

NEW SERMON SERIES CONVERSATIONS WITH JESUS

This series will enable us to see how the Lord Jesus Christ dealt with various individuals. We realize that Jesus sometimes related to people on a mass basis as he addressed Himself to the multitudes. There were times when Jesus, the great teacher, preacher, would speak to people by the thousands and would meet their needs through that kind of communication.

However, it is very exciting to notice that Jesus singled out individuals--sometimes He would talk with one woman or converse with one man. From these encounters, He would share some wonderful truths! Let’s learn from these conversations. The series begins on Sunday, January 5. The first sermon is A Conversation with a Sick Woman, Mark 5:21-34.

Larry Gipson, Pastor Micah Head, Minister of Students

Gary Morgan, Worship Pastor Dan Sims, Pastor Emeritus

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Message in Song…………………………………………………….……………………….Gary Morgan This, This Is Christ the King

Songs of Praise and Worship O Come, All Ye Faithful

(Children come down for children’s message during song)

THE CHRISTMAS STORY How Jesus Came into Our World

Scripture Reading……………………………………………………………..……….Jim Henderson Luke 2:1-16

Message in Song………………………………………………………………………Children’s Choir Newborn King

Wanda Gipson, Jane Morgan, Directors

LIGHTING THE CHRIST STORY Why Jesus Came into our World

Lighting of the Advent Candle: The Christ Candle..……Larry and Wanda Gipson

Scripture Reading………………………………………………………………………...Larry Gipson John 1:1-10; Isaiah 53:1-10

Song of Praise and Worship Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

THE COMMUNION Celebrating Jesus in Our Lives

Scripture Reading…………………………………………………………………………Larry Gipson Luke 23:32-49; Hebrews 9:11-14

The Lord’s Supper THE COMMISSION

Carrying Jesus into Our World

Scripture Reading………………………………………………………………………...Larry Gipson Matthew 5:14-16; John 3:19-21

Message in Song………………....………………………………Wanda Gipson, Jane Morgan O Holy Night

LIGHTING OF CANDLES

Song of Praise and Worship Silent Night! Holy Night!

Closing ………………….………………………………………………………………….….Larry Gipson

Silence for Reflection: We will spend the next few moments silently reflecting on our time together tonight. When the music resumes, this will mark the conclusion of the service. We invite everyone to converse with one another as you depart.

Postlude………………………………………………………………………………………..Apryl Young

After the service, ushers will be standing at all the doors to take an offering for the Hope House. If you have an offering for the General Fund or Lottie Moon, please indicate that on an envelope. Envelopes are available in the pews or on the tables outside the sanctuary.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day— Office & CDC Closed No Activities or Bible Study

Sunday, December 29 9:00 Sunday School 10:15 Worship 6:00 Worship Tuesday, December 31 CDC Closed, Church Office Open

Wednesday, January 1 Church & CDC Offices Closed No Activities or Bible Study

Sunday, January 5 “I Believe In The Tithe”

Wednesday, January 8 Return to Regular Wednesday Night Schedule

WE HAVE A NEW GUEST WIFI PASSWORD. It is Psalm11937.

from the FBC Staff!