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This Week At A Glance
December
Sun 14 Children’s Program Practice at 4:45pm Ministry Fair Meeting at 5:00pm Christmas Caroling at 6:00pm Tues 16 Community Kitchen from 5:30– 7:00pm Praise Team Practice at 7:00pm Wed 17 Adult/Children’s/Youth Bible studies at 6:30pm Thur 18 TLC Gift/Food Basket Distribution at 5:00pm Fri 19 Youth Lock-in at 8:00pm Sat 20 Youth Lock-in ends at 8:00am IronMen’s Breakfast at 8:00am Kid’s Dress Rehearsal at 10:00am K, MC Reserved (Mahurin) 4:00pm
Together in the Word Jeremiah 35—41
Sermon Notes
Church Leadership Meetings:
Deacons — 3rd Sunday of the month, next meeting will
be December 21st at 4:00pm in the Library.
Church Council — The next Council meeting will be
Tuesday, January 27th at 6:30pm in the Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Trustees — Meeting for December 28th at 4:00pm has
been cancelled.
First Baptist church 520 West Mill Street Shelburn, IN 47879
812-397-5595
www.fbcshelburn.com
Ben Wetherington, Senior Pastor
December 14, 2014
Sunday School 9:00am
Morning Worship 10:00am
252 (Children’s Church, Ages 3-3rd Gr) 10:20am
Children’s Program Practice 4:45pm
Christmas Caroling 6:00pm
JOY
Order of Worship
Welcome & Announcements—Pastor Dusty
Lighting of the Advent Candle— The McNeill’s
Worshipping God in Song
Worshipping with our Tithes & Offerings
Children’s Praise Band & Fellowship Time (252 Kids excused to room #121 & #122)
Message from Pastor Ben
“The Sunrise of God’s Mercy”
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:67-80
Invitation & Worship in Song
Blessing & Benediction
Nursery: A nursery is provided during our morning Worship for infants and toddlers up to the age of 3. Please accompany your child(ren) to the nursery center in Rooms 130, 131 & 134 located in Corridor B to check them in.
Welcome to our worship service. We’re so glad you chose to join us today!
If you’re visiting with us, please be sure to fill out
the guest page of our attendance book.
To help everyone have a more worshipful experience,
please turn off your cell phones or set to vibrate.
Miscellaneous
Attendance 12/7/14: Worship 200— Including 9 Visitors
Sunday School Attendance—42
General Fund Financial Report: As of 11/30/14 Income YTD $429,680.13 Expenses YTD $262.705.31 Needed to meet 2014 budget $27,914/mo Offering Last Week $17,535.96
FBCS Building Fund: As of 11/30/14 Building Fund Total $165,627.10 General Fund $89,231.10 Parking Lot $76,396.00
Jay Bolinger, Ch 696-2450 Tim Barcus 397-2437 Gary Walters 394-2234 Will Hunt 268-1359 Daniel Woodsmall 607-0286
Senior Pastor Rev. Ben Wetherington 397-5595(w); 564-8024 (c) [email protected] Family Pastor Dusty Tryon 397-5595(w); 201-5702(c) [email protected] Adm. Assistant Cheryl Kemp 397-5595(w); 249-1362 (h) [email protected] Secretary Misty Hunt 397-5595(w); 240-9702 (c) [email protected]
Deacons: Trustees:
Chuck Thompson, Ch 696-2735 David Simpson 268-6218 Geraldine Woodsmall 397-2428 Mike Chowning 394-2364 Patty Cunningham 236-2043 Scott Monroe 382-4194 Dusty Tryon 201-5702 Brad Lutes 554-0195
Church Council
Chairperson Cheryl Kemp 249-1362 Director of Missions Phil Whigham 240-5229 Director of Administration Stacy Whigham 240-2134 Director of Worship Amy Lutes 268-0722 Director of Discipleship Beth Jennings 236-3419 Director of Lay Ministries Karen Hudson 242-2188 Director of Outreach Will Hunt 268-1359 Director of Facilities Jay Bolinger 696-2450
Opportunities & Special Events
Christmas Caroling
TONIGHT at 6:00pm, there will be no Bible studies, instead we will be Christmas Caroling to people around Shelburn. This is for all ages to participate. Come back to the church afterwards for fellowship, hot chocolate and bring a dessert to share!
Pastor Ben will be holding a New Members class directly after the service on January 18th. Lunch will be provided along with childcare during the class. Please see Pastor Ben if you are
wanting to participate or if you have questions.
NOTICE There will be NO Sunday Evening service on December 28th. Enjoy the holiday with friends and family! There will be NO Bible Studies on Wednesday, 24th due
the Christmas Eve Service & NO Bible studies on Wednesday, 31st due to New Years Eve. Please plan to pray in the New Year!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
FBC will hold our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24th at 9:00pm. Come, bring your family, and worship with us in song and hear the beloved Christmas story.
Check Your Church Mail Box Over this Holiday Season, please remember to be checking your church mailboxes for information coming up and holiday cards. If you do not have a mailbox yet, please see Cheryl or Misty. Thank you!
2 52 CHILDREN’S CHURCH (based on Luke 2:52,
where Jesus grew in wisdom & stature, and in favor with God & men), for ages 5yrs thru 3rd grade, meets immediately following the fellowship song in Room #122.
252 Toddlers (3 & 4-year-olds) meet in Room #121.
December Virtue: Generosity—Making someone’s day by giving something away.
NOTICE: We are looking for people to help with our children’s church program. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Beth Drake at 251-6674.
Youth Group! We hope to see you all tonight at 6:00pm. We'll be joining the rest of the church for Christmas caroling this week. Come out on Wednesday night, too, at 6:30pm. We’re reading through the book of Romans. Remember, Sunday school starts at 9:00am in the Upper Room—and don't forget to invite a friend to all of our
events. See you soon!
Grades 6-12
Kid JAM
Kid Jam is every Sunday evening at 6:00pm. There will be Bible lessons, games and snacks. Please bring your kids to take part in this group to learn about Jesus, enjoy food and fun!
Prepare for AWESOME FUN!!
Grades 6 thru 12
Friday, December 19th, 8:00pm to
8:00am on Saturday
Live Music! Laser Tag! Food!
Games! Movie! Breakfast will be served on Saturday morning.
Call Dusty if you have any questions.
No Sunday Night Bible Studies at 6:00pm There will not be Bible study tonight, instead, we will be meeting here at 6:00pm to go Christmas Caroling. The Christmas Program will be Sunday evening the
21st & Sunday evening the 28th is cancelled due to the holidays. We will resume the Bible studies on Sunday the 7th.
Wednesday Night Prayer/ Bible Studies at 6:30pm For our mid-week Prayer and Bible study, join Pastor Ben in a study through the book of Genesis in room #127 at 6:30pm. Children’s class meet in room #123
and the Youth will have their Bible study upstairs.
Announcements
IRONMEN’S Breakfast
Attention all Men! Come join us Saturday, December 20th at 8:00am in the Ministry Center. There will be an awesome breakfast and devotional led by Chuck Thompson.
“As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man
Sharpens Another” ~Proverbs 27:17
Kids Hope USA Program We are looking for someone who would be interested in becoming our Kids Hope USA Director. This person would oversee the Mentors, work in the schools with Administration to connect Mentors with the kids, and attend a training to be given all the current information. If you are interested in the role of Director, please see Misty
or Cheryl for further details.
Children’s Christmas Program
Practice for the Christmas Program will be at 4:45pm today, Kid Jam at 6:00pm. The Christmas Program will be Sunday, December 21st at 6:00pm. Please bring a snack or dessert for fellowship time afterwards.
Missions: All Around Us
Shelburn Community Kitchen
FREE Meals on Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm On the menu for this week: Christmas Dinner
with Ham & all the trimmings. Please have desserts here by 5:00pm. Thank you!
NO Community Kitchen on the 23rd or 30th.
The Missions Committee will soon be meeting to allocate the missions budget for 2015. If you are aware of a mission organization or a missionary you'd like for them to consider, contact one of the Missions Committee members and let them know who, what, and why as regards to that mission. Missions
Committee members are Phil Whigham (chair), Melanie Bailey, Misty Hunt, Camil Catlin, Merrell McNeill and Beth Jennings. If you have a passion for our church's active participation in missions and would like to further that cause, why not check into serving on the missions committee in 2015? Contact Phil Whigham for more info.
Stay Connected to the Hennie Family After hearing the Hennie family’s presentation last month, if you feel led to become a prayer partner for them or interested in their newsletters to be emailed to you, go to [email protected] and ask them to put you on their mailing list. You can send them an encouraging email anytime you’d like. There are picture/prayer cards at the welcome center for you to pick up. Please keep them & their ministry lifted up!
FBCS
Christmas Needs Open Arms is in need of some coats, hats, gloves, & scarves for the group home girls & foster care children. If you are interested in helping out, please see
the Christmas Tree in the foyer with the tags on it for the items needed. Please have them returned to the tote provided or to Misty by Sunday, December 21st.
