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November 19, 2015 Volume 5/ Issue 30

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From the Pastor

… I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10

We are entering an exciting time of the year. Spending time with family and

friends during the holidays brings many memories for many people. As we

enjoy a time of thanksgiving and remembrance of our Savior’s birth, we must

also allow ourselves to be even more submissive to the Lord’s direction for our

lives. The “Christian life” is the “Christ life.” It is simply Christ living in us

and through us. The moment we accepted Christ as our Savior, we invited him

to come into our lives so He might have control. We give Him our life,

personality, desires, and total being in which we live every day.

The Christian life is not what we do; it is what Christ does through and in us.

It is an abundant life!

This Sunday was a real treat. We were able to see a husband and wife baptized. We are

excited to receive Art and Janie Talamantes into our fellowship! There are others who have

committed to being baptized in the coming weeks. Please allow me to encourage anyone

considering baptism to visit with me. Asking questions is the simplest way to learn.

Thank you for all of the acknowledgments of our 30th wedding anniversary. Becky and I are

taking a few days to celebrate and appreciate your prayers for our travel. We will be here

Sunday to finish our series, “God Never Said That.” We will see you Sunday!

Blessed to be your pastor,

Bro. Tommy

Thank You from …

Alberta Trubenstein

Glenda Bessent

There is a list of needs

and donation box for Rust St.

Ministries in the main hall

Welcome New Members

Art & Janie Talamantes

1142 E. 26th St. (03)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2

Come dressed in a uniform

or as a player

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SERVING THIS WEEK November 22 & 25

TELLERS Charlie Crabtree & Carolyn Drennan

NEW MEMBER CLERKS

Alberta Trubenstein & Tena Upton

TRANSPORTATION

Big Bus: Thomas Ogilvy 947-5850

Small Bus: Scott Farris 656-3546

WATCHMEN

Sunday am: Ed Forehand & Don Vardeman

Sunday pm: Will James & Bob Crill

Wednesday: No Evening Activities

DEACON OF THE WEEK

Joe Brasher

PASTOR’S PRAYER PARTNERS

Dwayne Welch Team (9:15am)

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

Newborns/Creepers:

Eva Covey, Dana Woods,

Frances Watson

Toddlers: Chandra Brock, Ava Covey

2 Year Olds: Regina Steakley,

Connie Cook

3 Year Olds: Stephanie Tanksley,

Whitney Thetford

4/5 Year Olds: Amy Finch & Wendy Morris

Operation Blessing has begun

Deadline to bring items

November 22

Delivery Date: Monday,

November 23 (5pm)

Packaging beginning @ 4:30pm

Please check with your

SS Class for what to

bring. You can also

give $$ to purchase a

turkey

SERVING NEXT WEEK November 29 & December 2

TELLERS Diane Anthony & Charlie Crabtree

NEW MEMBER CLERKS

Jackie Ogilvy & Kelly McGinty

TRANSPORTATION

Big Bus: Thomas Ogilvy 947-5850

Small Bus: Scott Farris 656-3546

WATCHMEN

Sunday am: Johnnie Gifford, Wayne Drennan

Sunday pm: Dennis McGuire & Steve Floyd

Wednesday: Joe Self & Leslie Williams

DEACON OF THE WEEK

Ray Conner

PASTOR’S PRAYER PARTNERS

Group Captains Meet Together (9:15am)

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

Newborns/Creepers:

Stephanie Tanksley, Suzanne McCray,

Frances Watson

Toddlers: Chandra Brock, Frances Evans

2 Year Olds: Regina Steakley,

Amanda Munoz

3 Year Olds: Sonia Martinez, Jo McCray

4/5 Year Olds: Dwayne & Terri Welch

Monday, November 23 3:00pm at Quicksand

Only $16.25 ea.

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Prayer Requests:

Sale of the Denman’s house in Arkansas

Frances Watson - Shannon 442 with low sodium & dehydration

Frances Swann - recovering at Baptist Retirement room 205

Eunice Caton - in Community having stents put in both legs

Jose Zapata - recovering at Baptist Retirement room 225

Glenda Bessent - recovering at home from knee surgery

Crystal Ewing - recovering from heart ablation

Carol Mock - (Crystal Lorenzo’s mother) heart cath came back no blockages PTL; next chemo is Tuesday

Fred Burgess - (father of Betty James) will see eye doctor today to see if eyesight can be regained

Wanda Pratt - (sister of Will James) has 2 types of breast cancer; on 3 different chemos; one chemo is making the other cancer stronger

Ladene Hartin - has swallow study Monday

Richard Reisner - will see specialist for possible ablation due to heart being out of rhythm again

Stephen Ornelas - (Cathy’s son) diagnosed with lupus

Byron Beal - elbow and wrist surgery November 30th

Traveling Mercies for those traveling during Holidays

Continue to Remember: All our national leaders and military personnel,

Reagan Elementary, Jaci Mitchell, Pauline Kolster, Jack Rankin, LeAnn Sweeny, Jean Mills,

Waldine Morris, Sheri Young, Bob Knox, Rod Meister, Harlan & Hazel McWilliams, DeeAnna Thompson,

Ross Dutton, Pearl Simon

Congratulations to…

Nick & Tina Kolster on

the birth of their son

Cooper Lee Kolster

Born 11/9/15 8lbs. 12oz. 20.5 inches long

Proud brother: Mason

Proud Grandparents: Tobin & Tanya Abbott

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IBC Staff

Tommy Richardson Pastor

(325)276-0006

Josh Fee Youth Pastor

(432)268-3385

Glynn Dunn Minister of Music/Senior Adults

(325) 276-1556

Jedediah Denman Minister of Children

& Young Adults

(940) 613-8668

Brandy McGuire Preschool Director Mary Rauch Financial Secretary Crystal Lorenzo Education Secretary Betty James Secretary/Receptionist Ramiro Mendez Building Maintenance

WEEKLY REPORT November 15, 2015

Sunday School Enrollment 748

Attendance 364

Homebound Enrollment 14

Weekly Budget Requirement $17,223.75

Received this Week $13,944.80

Building Fund

Received this Week $234.00

Received this Month $1,052.00

$25 or less sponsorships will be available

THIS Sunday, November 22 after both

am & pm services in foyers

Ingathering for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

Use this form to reserve a poinsettia ($8 ea)

Bring form with money to church office or drop in offering plate

Your Name:_________________________________

Phone:___________________ # of plants_________

In Memory of:_______________________________

In Honor of:_________________________________ Deadline to order a poinsettia is Wednesday, December 2