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Pastor’s Paragraph p. 2 Prayer Concerns p.4 Serving this Week p. 3 Upcoming Events. p.5

December 18, 2014 Volume 4/ Issue 33

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering: $24,167.90

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Tommy Richardson Glynn Dunn Josh Fee Mary Rauch

Betty James Crystal Lorenzo Ana Fellers

Brandy McGuire Pat Julien

Ramiro Mendez

Saundra Paschal Angelica McNair Penny Smith

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WEEKLY REPORT December 14, 2014

Sunday School Enrollment 707

Attendance 341

Homebound Enrollment 21

Weekly Budget Requirement $15,582.73

Received this Week $16,314.24

Building Fund

Received this Week $384.00

Received this Month $ 988.00

From the Pastor

Walking through the Christmas Season always brings a variety of life

events and this year is no different. Several of our church families are

going through difficult times and we are praying for God's grace and

mercy in each. We have also witnessed great generosity by many who

have ensured other families will enjoy a great Christmas. It has been a

blessing to see many of you involved in ministry to neighbors, friends,

and families. By your own willingness to give, our Lottie Moon

Christmas Offering has crossed the $24,000 mark. Our ladies did a wonderful job

inviting, decorating, and hosting during our annual Christmas by Candlelight tea.

I would like to thank Becky for her leadership and direction as well as her leadership

team.

Our Christmas Musical was terrific! It is truly a blessing to hear the message of Christ

set to music and our choir did an amazing job. Thank you Glynn and choir for the

hours of preparation needed to rehearse and prepare.

We have had several enquiries of church membership and baptism. Be in prayer for

guests who are sensitive to the Holy Spirit's prompting. The Lord is allowing IBC to

connect with new believers and spiritually mature folks searching for a church home.

We were blessed to welcome Patti Martin to our fellowship this past Sunday!

Keep inviting people to come along with you. The Christmas Eve Service will begin

at 5:00 pm as to not interfere with family traditions you may have. Many people are

looking for a Christmas Eve Service, so don't be bashful including friends, neighbors,

or family.

Blessed to be your pastor,

Bro. Tommy

Sympathy to…

Families of our very own Toni Hearn,

Jonnie Corbell & Doug McIntosh

Welcome New Member

Patty Martin

8249 US Hwy 87N (01)

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SERVING THIS WEEK December 21 & 24

TELLERS

Ken Klutts & Lela Conner

NEW MEMBER CLERKS

Carrie Crisp & Alberta Trubenstein

TRANSPORTATION

Big Bus: Thomas Ogilvy 245-8715

Small Bus: Manfred Thompson 234-3845

WATCHMEN

Sunday am: Byron Beal & Elton Anderson

Sunday pm: No Evening Services

Wednesday: Sammy Farmer & Bob Crill

PASTOR’S PRAYER PARTNERS

Will James Team (9:15am)

DEACON OF THE WEEK

Richard Reisner

PRAYER GARDEN

December 20 ~ Paula Shelton

December 27 ~ Kathy Brasher

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

Newborns/Creepers:

Lana Thompson, Dee Herring,

Frances Watson

Toddlers: Chandra Brock, Kelsey Macias

2 Year Olds: Regina Steakley,

Connie Cook

3 Year Olds: Jo McCray & Sonia Martinez

4/5 Year Olds: Dwayne & Terri Welch

We are in need of a teacher

for the Hi-Rise and OWLS class

If interested, contact

Josh Fee 432-268-3385

NO CHILDREN’S CHURCH

December 28th

SERVING THIS WEEK December 28

TELLERS

Candice Williams & Manfred Thompson

NEW MEMBER CLERKS

Sonia Martinez

TRANSPORTATION

Big Bus: Thomas Ogilvy 245-8715

Small Bus: Manfred Thompson 234-3845

WATCHMEN

Sunday am: Johnnie Gifford & Steve Floyd

Sunday pm: Ed Forehand & Dan Hale

Wednesday: No Evening Activities

PASTOR’S PRAYER PARTNERS

Dwayne Welch Team (9:15am)

DEACON OF THE WEEK

Joe Self

PRAYER GARDEN

December 27 ~ Kathy Brasher

January 03 ~ Thomas Ogilvy

EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS

Newborns/Creepers:

Dana Woods, Frances Watson,

Betty Barnfield

Toddlers: Chandra Brock, Tara Salisbury

2 Year Olds: Regina Steakley,

Stephanie Tanksley

3 Year Olds: Wendy Morris & Amy Finch

4/5 Year Olds: Dan & Melba Hale

You’re Invited to the

wedding ceremony for

Norman Shelton

& Rodessa Dorris

This Saturday,

December 20 at 5pm

5:00pm at IBC Sanctuary

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DaNaune Bloodworth & Family - she is at home with hospice

Henry Folkner - back at Baptist Memorial room 513; on hospice

Charles Hegwood - Shannon 511

Harlan McWilliams - cataract surgery December 30

Jeff & Tammy Moorehead - needing prayer

M.V. Summers - went home yesterday, will have gallbladder removed in 7-10 days

Elizabeth Burgess - (mother of Betty James) no change, has been moved to advanced care, still no appetite

Naomi Richardson - (wife of Spencer Richardson) released from hospital, goes back on Monday for observation

Freda Upchurch - (sister of Betty James) waiting to have nuclear tests done to asses kidney function

Sue Garner - (Peggy Raley’s niece) report on PET showed spot on liver; no decision made until after the holidays; has appt. 1/8/15

Rebekah Rivera - procedure went well, has additional tests tomorrow

Becky Blanton - (Dennis Blanton’s sister) health deteriorating

Sue Stewart - weak; having trouble standing

Pray for families traveling over the Christmas Holidays

Continue to Remember:

All our national leaders and military personnel,

Reagan Elementary, Henry Folkner, Jim Eaton,

Wayne Elkins, Jaci Mitchell, Pauline Kolster,

Norman Settlemire, Jack Rankin, Jean Mills,

Waldine Morris, Bob Knox,

and DeeAnna Thompson

Magazines, Devotionals

and Other Periodicals are

available “Fresh Each

Month” Located at the

Resource Center in the hall

behind the sanctuary. Get some of

these great tools for yourself (and a

friend) and be ENCOURAGED!

Join the IBC Family in the Journey of Faith

www.ibcfam.org

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IBC Staff

Tommy Richardson Pastor

(325)276-0006

Josh Fee Youth Pastor

(432)268-3385

Glynn Dunn Minister of Music/Young Adults

(325) 276-1556

Brandy McGuire Preschool Director

Mary Rauch Financial Secretary

Crystal Lorenzo Education Secretary

Betty James Secretary/Receptionist

Ramiro Mendez Building Maintenance

Bring your Christmas Cards &

Notes to other Immanuel folks and

donate your postage money to the

L ottie Moon Christmas Offering