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Advent: Joy
December 11, 2016
First Baptist Church
The Season of Advent
The Themes of Advent Hope—we anticipate the coming of Christ and His coming again. Peace—Jesus came bringing peace. Joy—we understand the joy in knowing Jesus, God’s son. Love—for God loved the world and sent us His son, Jesus. The Colors of Advent The colors of Advent draw our attention to symbols in our worship for the season. Typically, we use evergreen, purple, pink, and red. This year we are using blue symbolizing a blue clear night where Magi from the East followed a star in search of their new King. The Advent Wreath The Advent wreath is used to mark the progression of the season. It includes candles that represent the themes of Advent as well as the Christ candle that will be lit on Christmas Eve. The Advent Candles Each week a new candle is lit as the season of Advent progresses and offers rich imagery. Advent, signifies waiting as the candles slowly burn, they progressively grow smaller bringing us to the arrival of Christmas. The purple candles represent the royalty of our new born King. The pink candle lit on the third Sunday, symbolizes the joy in knowing that Jesus is near. The center candle is known as the Christ candle and is lit on the Eve of Christmas. Advent Schedule December 11 ….Joy December 18 ….Love December 24 ….6:00 PM Candlelight Service December 25 ….10:00 AM Food and Fellowship 10:30 AM Worship Around the Table Fellowship Hall
Welcome!
One way we want to get to know each other is through
the Connect Card. Each pew has a Connect Card and we
ask you to fill it out during the Welcome Time. Our
volunteers will pick up the Connect Cards from the pews
after Worship.
Website: www.fbcsweetwater.org
Facebook: First Baptist Church Sweetwater, Tx
Twitter: @FBC Sweetwater
YouTube Channel: FBCSweetwater
Contact
Pastor: Jerry Hendrix...325-669-1517
Email: [email protected]
Worship Pastor: Jerem y Roem isch
Email: [email protected]
Family Minister: Tique Ham ilton...325-665-9704
Email: [email protected]
Children’s Ministry: Lisa Eaker
Email: [email protected]
First Baptist Church
213 E 3rd, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Phone: 325-236-6348
Email: [email protected]
First Baptist Church Announcements
Church Office Open House Our annual Open House will be Tuesday, December 13 from 9 AM until 4 PM. Drop by the Church Office and enjoy holiday snacks with the Staff. Advent Worship Schedule December 11…Children’s Musical during Worship December 18…Adult Musical during Worship December 24…Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:00 PM December 25…10:00 AM, Food and Fellowship 10:30 AM, Worship around the table On Christmas Day we will meet in the Fellowship Hall
Angel Tree Gifts We have had a great response to our Angel Tree. There are 3 Angels available on the Angel Tree in the Worship Center Foyer if you want to be part of the ministry. Purchase the gift, wrap it and return to the Church Office by Wednesday, December 14.
Holiday Office Schedule The last two weeks of December the Church Office will only be open on these days:
December 19-21, Monday – Wednesday December 28-29, Wednesday — Thursday
There are no scheduled Wednesday activities on
December 21 and 28.
Mission Item of the Month: Item: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant
Our Goal: 50 Received as of publication: 55
Item: Gift of Thankfulness Food Items
Received as of publication: 145
