November 2016 | First Baptist Owensboro Connect Magazine by First Baptist Owensboro

First Baptist Owensboro

November 2016

In this issue, we give thanks for God's blessings. From our Phase II renovation to our loving Grandma, it's all here!

TABLE OF CONTENTS A Word from Paul �� 1 God at Work: Bereavement Food Ministry by Maeghan Adams ��2–3 You may not know this committee exists, but their work is important. We talked with the Bereavement Food Ministry to find out more about what they do and why they do it.

FOM Update from the Grays �� 4 Introducing Alisha Williams �� 4

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Baptism Recap �� 5 On Sunday, October 16, 12 people were baptized at the RiverPark! Get a glimpse of what happened, or relive the awesome experience of 12 changed lives!

Renovation by Matt Robbins ��6–7 We're in the throws of renovation, but Matt Robbins reminds us why we're renovating, what has happened so far, and what we still have left to do.

Building Project Updates by Bob Farmer ��8–9 God has blessed us greatly throughout this building project! Bob Farmer shares these blessings and some behind-the-scenes info you may not have known about the project so far.

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We Are Thankful! by the Connect Follow-Up Team �� 9 Phase II Construction So Far �� 10–11 So much has happened over the last few months of construction. Walls are down, holes are dug, and floors are bare! Here are some pictures of our progress so far.

Happening in November ��12 Advent: Anticipating the Coming of Christ by Derry Billingsley ��13

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Advent begins on Sunday, November 27. Derry Billingsley offers us Scripture to use throughout the Advent season.

On the Cover: A picture of the former bridal suite, I Am Thankful For...(#thankfulFBC Project) �� 14–15 chat room, and finance For what are you thankful? We asked FBC members, and here's what they had to say! office area. This will become our new youth Calendar of Events ��16 area upon completion of October: A Month in Review ��17 Phase II.

MEET OUR STAFF PASTOR

Paul Strahan PStrahan@fbcowb.org

WORSHIP Derry Billingsley DBillingsley@fbcowb.org

DISCIPLESHIP Wesley Dunn WDunn@fbcowb.org

ADMINISTRATION & SENIOR ADULTS

Bob Farmer BFarmer@fbcowb.org

CHILDREN Suzie Horner SHorner@fbcowb.org

INTERIM RECREATION & COLLEGE Brent Phillips BPhillips@fbcowb.org

STUDENTS & MISSIONS

FINANCIAL SUPERVISOR

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

Will Smith WSmith@fbcowb.org

Alisha Williams AWilliams@fbcowb.org

OFFICE MANAGER Judi West JWest@fbcowb.org

Barbara Wright BWright@fbcowb.org

Maeghan Adams MAdams@fbcowb.org Michele Burton MBurton@fbcowb.org Susan Dant SDant@fbcowb.org

by Paul Strahan, Pastor

ovember is the month most

the staﬀ and volunteers who made the

of us associate with “thank-

extra effort to have everything prepared

fulness or gratitude” and we

each Sunday. They went above and

have much reason to celebrate. As fol-

beyond the call of duty! I thank God for

lowers of Christ, it has been said many

the twelve people who were willing to

times that we should celebrate “thanks-

follow the Lord in “believer’s baptism”

giving” every day, and I agree. God is

on the last Sunday. What a way to end

good all the time, and all the time God

our time with a great celebration to the

is good. I want to share some of the

Lord!

things for which I am thankful! To God be the glory for all of these blessings.

ship together in one place. I, like some

a little more than 12 months, you have

of you, was able to see people I some-

given more than 1.8 million dollars to

times miss. Thanks to all of you for

the building project. That is in addition

your flexibility and willingness to make

to our general budget giving. You are

adjustments so we could worship and

making a huge impact and it is an hon-

study the Bible. I pray the time we spent

or to be your pastor. THANK YOU!

don’t think we have ever had ten weeks of weather like that. I am thankful for

of putting together a budget for the coming year. They have been working diligently to make this happen! Our ministerial staff and other committees were also part of this process. They have each of them.

as well as to our operating budget! In

exceptional weather for us to enjoy. I

who bear most of the responsibility

and sacrifice of our people who are

the RiverPark. It was a joy for us to wor-

am also thankful to God for providing

Personnel and Finance Committee

all contributed and I am grateful for

contributing to the “Connect Project”,

more unified as the body of Christ. I

I am thankful for each member of the

I want to thank God for the generosity

I am thankful for the time we spent at

together has only made us stronger and

of reaching the world with the Gospel.

I received a text from Dr. Paul Chitwood informing me that last year we were number seven in Cooperative Program

I know God is at work in the lives of people. Sometimes I get to see it, and other times it is happening without my knowledge. I am thankful God is at work transforming my life and many of yours. We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. (Col. 1–28)

giving. We continue to be one of the leading churches in total dollars giving to our Southern Baptist Mission strategy November 2016 | 1

GOD AT WORK Bereavement Food Ministry

by Maeghan Adams

n 2001, Patsy Bryant, Mary Martha Reynolds, and Lee Waldroup officially became the Angel Food

Committee. Minnie Lou Covington joined in 2009, and finally Leigh Ann Crume came on board around 2011 to

nothing set in stone, I think, back when

the BFM steps in to help take one thing

it started.” Unofficially, this ministry

off the family’s plate.

has been happening all along. Before the BFM, church members would call around themselves and try to get food for the family. “But then we tried to get it organized,” says Lee Waldroup.

The process works in a bit of a chain reaction. Both the Sunday School class and the Bereavement Food Ministry are notified when a church member dies. The BFM then coordinates with

help support this meaningful, behind-

So what is the Bereavement Food

the Sunday School class (of which the

the-scenes ministry. That is also around

Ministry (BFM)? The BFM helps

church member attends) to find out the

the time that the Angel Food Commit-

ensure that when a church member or

needs of the church member’s family.

tee received their new, more accurately

immediate family member of a church

Do they need help with meat after the

descriptive name: the Bereavement

member passes away, the family can

funeral for the family? Maybe there

Food Ministry.

focus on other things than the after-fu-

won’t be a meal, but a tray of sand-

neral meal. “It’s one less thing we had

wiches at the funeral home would be

to worry about,” says Lee Waldroup,

helpful. The Bereavement Food Min-

speaking about how the BFM helped

istry will provide paper products and

following the passing of her mother.

contribute up to $75 of church-bud-

Amid the rush of planning, contacting

geted money toward the meal—usually

family members, and overwhelming

used to cover the cost of meat. The

grief that follows the loss of a loved one,

Sunday School class often provides

But in reality, this ministry has been going on as long as any member of the current committee can remember. “I guess it’s always been part of the WMU (now Women’s Ministry),” says Mary Martha Reynolds. “There was really

Minnie Lou Covington describes a chicken tender incident to Patsy, Leigh Ann, and Lee after attending a morning Bible study.

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Leigh Ann Crume, Mary Martha Reynolds, Patsy Bryant, and Lee Waldroup discuss the beginning of the BFM. additional sides, desserts, and drinks to

parents deaths. Our family and friends

has called us to do,” said Mary Martha.

go along with the meal. The goal is to

from out of town had time to visit with

In 2 Corinthians 1:3–4, we learn that

allow family members time to relax and

us after the funeral service around the

we are to comfort those in any trouble,

enjoy the comfort and company of fam-

fabulous meal prepared and served by

because God comforts us in all of our

ily following the funeral without having

the BFM and our Sunday School class.”

troubles. “We love, because He first

the interference of preparing food.

The way a church surrounds its mem-

loved us.” (1 John 4:19) We comfort others, because God comforted us first.

Not only does the BFM help church

bers in grief also speaks to those out-

members emotionally, coordinating

side the church. “We may be touching

“This is where our hearts are, with this

and providing an after-funeral meal

somebody in that family that perhaps

ministry,” said Leigh Ann Crume. If

is a practical way to help someone in

isn’t a Christian, and they’re seeing

you would like to share your heart and

their time of need. Kathryn Fruge’—a

the love that we’re trying to pour out

the love of Christ through the Bereave-

recipient of the BFM’s help—said,

in this ministry,” said Lee. So why do

ment Food Ministry with those griev-

“The Bereavement Food Ministry was

these women help with the BFM? “You

ing in our church, contact Patsy Bryant

a blessing to our family at both of my

know, I do this because it is what Jesus

to help or the church office. 

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” —2 Corinthians 1:3–4

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FOM UPDATE: THE GRAY FAMILY We are enjoying our time in the USA.

university life and has already “plugged

are starting. There were five baptisms

The timing was perfect, and we are so

in” to campus ministry.

while he was there!

Vivian is currently with us in George-

Prayer Request: 26 people die each

town, TX. She loves the youth group

day in Mauritius. Unfortunately, 90%

and has been actively involved since our

of them do not have a relationship with

arrival! Vivian was accepted at Rift Val-

Jesus. Pray Luke 10:2 with us daily. Set

Amanda, Chase, and Milo have recently

ley Academy and will begin in January.

your alarm to remind you to pray each

moved from California to Texas. They

Sad for us, but great for her.

morning at 10:02 AM!

Jeff returned to Mauritius for ten days

"He told them: 'The harvest is abun-

to check on the work. Wow! It was a

dant, but the workers are few. There-

great visit and the work is still moving

fore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to

Haley is attending California Baptist

forward. People are coming to faith,

send out workers into His harvest.'"

University in Riverside, CA. She loves

baptisms are happening, and churches

grateful to be with our girls. Currently, we live in the Crestview Baptist Church mission house in Georgetown, TX; they have been so sweet to our family.

are doing well. Milo, what an amazing grandbaby! Wow, what a blessing to be part of their life in Austin.

—Luke 10:2 (ESV)

INTRODUCING ALISHA WILLIAMS Alisha, our new Director of Preschool,

is from Owensboro and is married with three children and four grandchildren. She accepted God at an early age and was a member of the Baptist faith. Alisha moved to Owensboro Christian in her twenty’s where she was a member until coming to us in September. She is

excited to be at First Baptist! Alisha is passionate about children. She believes the preschool area should be a fun environment where children are excited to learn about Jesus. She invites everyone to visit the preschool and meet the staff and volunteers.

Photos by Susan Elizabeth Wilson On Sunday, October 16, First Baptist Owensboro celebrated baptism in a big way! If you were there, you were undoubtedly blessed to witness twelve baptisms plus see a video of one of our mission partners baptizing his daughter. What a joyous day and great way to end our time of fellowship at the RiverPark Center! Congratulations to all those who followed Christ's example in baptism: Aydan Ayer, Matthew Chandler, Justin Haynes, Megan Haynes, Haley Higgs, Sean Thomas Higgs, Keaton Hughes, Lillian Hughes, Hannah McGuffin, Aaden Patton, Scott Richmond, C.S., and Korbin Wedding.

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RENOVATION WHERE WE WERE, WHERE WE ARE NOW, & WHERE WE'RE GOING

by Matt Robbins, PERA Committee Co-Chair

or those new to the fellowship of

strooms, and an office complex for our

We have now completed almost five

First Baptist Owensboro and ob-

staff. The renovated second floor will

months of construction and have now

servers around our community,

provide the following: new space for

substantially completed all demolition

it is obvious that â&#x20AC;&#x153;something is happen-

the choir and orchestra, a new gath-

and tear-out of the 1922 education

ingâ&#x20AC;? at FBC. Let me give you a quick

ering area for our people, restrooms,

building. Due to the age of the building

rundown of the construction project

and a connection to the Christian Life

under renovation, we fully expected

well underway, and let this also serve as

Center (first floor connection also).

and anticipated change orders would

a reminder to our membership.

The remodeled third floor will pro-

occur. For this reason, we reserved

vide Sunday School meeting space

$315,000 for contingencies (change or-

and new restrooms. The alley addition

ders) within the $7,003,236 total project

will provide a new canopy entrance/

budget. To date, we have used $169,346

drop-off along with access to the CLC

of this budget, leaving $145,654 still

and main building via an elevator to all

available if needed. The good news is

three floors or stair access to floors one

approximately 75% of change orders

and two. Separate from the construc-

occur during the demolition/discovery

tion project, the front porch was also

phase of a remodeling project in terms

repaired and renovated. The sanctuary

of frequency and dollar amount, and we

was also repainted, and the project

are at about 54% actual to date expend-

includes major renovation to the HVAC

ed due to change orders.

Following our Connect Capital Campaign and conducting bids, we embarked on a 15-month construction plan in May of 2016. We are remodeling all three floors of the 1922 education building, constructing a new addition in the alley that connects all of our buildings, and slightly remodeling the sanctuary to include a fire suppression system. The first floor of the education building will provide newly renovated space for our student ministry, re6 | Connect Magazine

throughout the 1920s buildings.

In terms of work completed, the sanctuary portion of the remodeling and the front porch steps are now complete. The auger cast pilings have been drilled and concrete footers have been poured. As mentioned previously, the 1922 education building demolition/ tear-out is now complete. Attention will focus on the alley addition prior to the winter season in an attempt to get all tradesmen working indoors during the winter months. As of now, we are

CONNECT CONTRIBUTIONS

First Baptist Owensboro has been so faithful to give to the Connect Campaign over the last 11 months. Here's a look at our progress and how much we have still to meet our pledge!

Our Total Pledge In 2015, First Baptist Owensboro pledged to give $3,642,158 toward our building project. We want to fulfill our pledge by December 6, 2018.

$3,642,158

operating slightly ahead of scheduled progress to date. We remain hopeful that construction could be substantially complete prior to the 15-month scheduled completion of August 30, 2017. As a reminder, the success of this project ultimately is not bricks and mortar but how we as a church utilize God’s provision to impact ministries, which directly impacts people. FBC stands in a unique place and position to change lives…eternally for the cause of Christ. Like you, that’s what makes me passionate about FBC. By working together, we enhance our ability to impact the people of Owensboro for the cause of Christ! As always, I remain thankful to the following people who serve on the

Total Given in 2015 On December 6, 2015, First Baptist Owensboro began receiving contributions toward our Connect Campaign. In less than a month, our congregation gave $1,070,976!

$1,070,976 Total Given in 2016 So Far As of October 24, contributors have given $859,975 in 2016. That's nearly 24% of our total goal given in only 11 months!

$859,975 Total Given Overall In less than a year, First Baptist Owensboro has sacrificially given $1,930,951 to the Connect Campaign, over half of our total pledge!

$1,930,951

FBC PERA Committee: Scott Plain

Amount Remaining

(co-chair), Kenny Stodghill, Mary

So far, FBC has given $1,930,951 to ensure future generations can safely enjoy the

Alice Riherd, Laurie Thacker, Steve

historic 1920s building, our sanctuary, and our front porch. We now only have

Clark, Morgan Kirkland, Myrna Ruth

$1,711,207 remaining to reach our pledge of $3,642,158!

Melhiser, Don Harris, and Rev. Bob Farmer. 

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BUILDING PROJECT UPDATES By Bob Farmer, Senior Adults & Administration

ur Phase II Renovation/New Addition project is in

We have implemented a monthly lunch for all of the con-

its fourth month of construction. Lanham Broth-

struction team and sub-contractors. We held our first lunch

ers Construction Company has done an outstand-

in September, serving over 40 people who were on-site that

ing job in moving the project along in a timely manner. There

particular day. The lunch gave our staff an opportunity to

have been a few glitches, but overall the project continues to

build relationships with the construction workers and to

be on schedule for an August 2017 completion.

allow Christ's love to be shown through us. Many of the

We have been blessed to have Lanham Brothers as our construction company for this project. Their strong experience in the construction business and their knowledge of First

workers were so appreciative of the kindness and thoughtfulness of our staff. A special thanks to Barbara Reynolds and her kitchen staff for preparing the meal.

Baptist Owensboro has been most helpful. Due to our previ-

This past month has been challenging for our congregation.

ous experience with Lanham, we have developed long-term

We have moved out of the sanctuary during the sprinkler

relationships with their management as well as their laborers.

system installation, and the alley has been completely shut

We feel they are a part of our FBC family, and we want to do

off for work on the new addition. We cannot communicate

what our church does best: pray and care for them while they

enough how appreciative we are for your positive spirit and

are on our campus.

flexibility during this difficult phase of the project. We know

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WE ARE THANKFUL! from the Connect Follow-Up Team "Virgil and I have been members of FBC for more than a

"Growing up going to Baptist churches, Kim and I have both

quarter century. What a blessing! Without hesitation, every

been taught the importance of, and the blessing of, giving.

time there is a need, the church family joins together with

God has so blessed us throughout our lives, how could we

an amazing display of generosity. Your willingness to share

not want to give back? When we give back to God (who

God's gifts is nothing short of amazing. We look forward to

gave us everything we have) we are helping make possible

the Thanksgiving holiday with grateful hearts. We are espe-

all the good things our church wants to do. That includes

cially thankful for a loving church family like First Baptist

supporting our families who are serving as foreign and home

Owensboro and the opportunity to serve as members of the

missionaries, our local association's benevolence programs,

Connect: For Future Generations Follow-Up Team. We thank

and our new building project, just to mention a very few. It's

God for each of you and your faithfulness."

exciting to see what God can do!" —Steve & Kim Swift

—Virgil & Sandy Barker Peggy and I are grateful God called us to be part of Christ's

Twenty-six years ago, a loving and caring First Baptist family

faithful and forward-looking body here at FBC. As we find

welcomed us with open arms. We were a young family in

ourselves well into the construction phase of our Connect

need of a new church home and had our minds set on a sister

effort, it shouldn't surprise us that some questions are surfac-

church. God had other plans! We are thankful to those who

ing. "Where will my Sunday School class meet? What about

nurtured our daughters from preschool to young adults. We

parking?" These kinds of questions fade in significance as

are thankful for the support and love that we received from

we focus on ways to better lift up praise and worship to God

our church family in our times of sorrow. We are thankful for

and to serve Him through serving others. Connect to future

the Connect campaign that is providing resources for young

generations!

families to continue experiencing God at First Baptist! —Lindy & Becky Whitehead

—Bob & Peggy Hill it has been challenging walking to the RiverPark Center for

more responsibility while we have been out of the sanctuary.

worship and returning to the FBC campus for Sunday School.

These two areas are the lifeblood of our church, and we thank

Many of you have had to walk further to reach your Sunday

so many of you who have served in these areas. Your faithful-

School space. Thank you again for your incredible spirit

ness and service is deeply appreciated.

during these challenging days.

Thank you for your faithful giving to the Connect offering.

God has also blessed us with incredible weather since we

We received an email this past week from Impact Steward-

have been worshipping in the RiverPark Center. It has been

ship on our giving for the first ten months of our three-year

neat to watch people fellowship together as they walk to

commitment. We have given almost 50% of our pledge for

worship and Sunday School. Multiple generations have

the Connect Campaign in the first ten months! God is good!

worshipped and prayed together on a weekly basis. We are looking forward to having a gathering/fellowship space in our newly renovated area for this particular purpose. The preschool and children’s workers have been incredible

Please continue to pray for our construction project and Connect Campaign. God has blessed us in innumerable ways, and we want to continue to be faithful to Him each and every day. 

these past ten weeks! They have been flexible and taken on November 2016 | 9

PHASE II CONSTRUCTION SO FAR Things are moving right along! Here are a few pictures of the construction progress over the past couple of months.

This is the back wall of our former fellowship hall. It will now be the back wall of our new youth area.

Holes were dug in the alley in order to attach sewer lines in the alley to storm and sanitary lines on Second Street.

We updated the paint in the Sanctuary to gray. If you believe

Our front porch and steps were completed mid-October,

it, the walls were pale green to match the former green carpet!

redone to fix a water infiltration problem in the basement.

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This is an orginal brick archway in the old boiler room. This area will now be converted to storage space.

Did you know there was once a gym floor under the East Chapel? This will now be the location of our church offices.

To reinforce the foundation of the new addition, deep holes We had to cover up a lot during the installation of sprinklers

were drilled for auger piles. This drill was so large, it had to

and painting of the Sanctuary. It was worth the effort!

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HAPPENING IN NOVEMBER Turkey Day is not all that's going on in November!

PRESCHOOL THE VOLUNTEER INSANITY LUNCHEON OF GOD

GIVING DINNER

OFFICE & CLC HOLIDAY HOURS

entire membership to

We will gather as a

The church office will

teers are encouraged to movie “The Insanity of

submit a commitment

congregation for a

be closed on Thursday

attend this appreciation God” in the Sanctuary

card estimating what

delicious meal in the

and Friday, November

luncheon! If you would on Sunday, November

they can give toward

Fellowship Hall on

24-25. The CLC will

like to attend, RSVP to

13. This is a free event!

our 2017 ministry bud- November 20. Prices

close Thursday but be

Alisha by November

get. These estimates are will be $5 per adult, $1

open from 6:30 AM–1

6th. RSVP is required

childcare (required) at

used to guide us in our

per child, and $12 for a PM on Friday.

to attend.

fbcowb.org/TIOG.

2017 ministry year.

family of 4 or more.

Nov. 11 at 12 PM

All preschool volun-

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Nov. 13 at 6 PM

We will stream the

COMMITMENT THANKS-

SUNDAY

November 20

On this day, we ask our

Nov. 20 at 5 PM

Nov. 24–25

ADVENT

Anticipating the Coming of Christ by Derry Billingsley, Worship

Advent is a time to prepare ourselves

they may also be used in your quiet

Isaiah 7:10-15

to hear again the message of the angels,

time this Advent as you prepare to cele-

God promises that a child shall be

to go to Bethlehem in our hearts and

brate the birth of Christ.

conceived who shall be known as “God

minds, and to see the babe lying in a manger.

Genesis 2:4-9, 15-3:15

With Us.”

God created the first man and woman

Micah 5:2-4

It is a time to read and mark in Scrip-

to live in obedience in the Garden of

The One who is to rule Israel will be

ture the tale of the loving purposes of

Eden, but they rebel and are cast out.

born in Bethlehem.

Isaiah 11:1-9

Zephaniah 3:14-18

The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon the

The Lord will be among us; we are sum-

Holy One.

moned to rejoice and sing.

Isaiah 40:1-11

Luke 1:26-38

God comforts his people and calls on

The angel Gabriel announces to the

them to prepare for redemption.

virgin Mary that she will bear a Son of

God from the first days of our disobedience to the glorious redemption brought us by God’s Son, and to sing of Christ’s birth with hymns and songs of praise. The Sanctuary Choir will present an Advent Lessons and Carols Service on Sunday night, December 4 at 7:00 PM. Not only do the following Scriptures provide a framework for that evening,

Isaiah 64:1-9 God is called to act and come upon us.

the Most High. Advent begins Sunday, November 27.

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I AM THANKFUL FOR... What are you thankful for? What do you praise God for in your life? As Thanksgiving approaches and our hearts warm with thoughts of spending time with loved ones (and a little turkey!), we asked First Baptist Owensboro members to share their blessings. For what are you giving thanks this holiday season?

—Ryan Goss

...freedom and the ones who fight for it. ...my parents and Layla, Mia, and Timothy.

—Peyton Goss

...a life that is so blessed, so full, with new sources of joy continually. Thank you, God! 14 | Connect Magazine

—Barbara Reynolds

...this wonderful church! The church has been here for me everyday and for every special need.

—Vivien Nemitz

...Grandma.

—Mallory Albers

...my Sunday school class, third grade,

...my precious family at home and here at

and their desire to learn about God.

First Baptist.

...my parents.

—Sharon Weber

—Lance Albers

— Leigh Ann Strahan

—Isabella Ross

...my one and only sweet daughter, Isabella. —Allison Ross

...loving Christian parents who took me

...my family that God has given me. My

...God's hand in my grandchildren's lives.

wife, my baby daughter Isabella, and my

I am thankful that He has allowed us to

daughter Katlyn. —Andrew Depasquale

have a small part in their lives. —Jean Byrd

...the blessing of marriage and children.

...God, grace, mercy, a beautiful wife, and

to church where I asked Jesus into my heart.

...my family and my cat, Ollie.

—Josh Albers

a great family.

—Ryan Adams

—Dianne Colvin

Get Involved! Post a picture of you with your thankful sign, and tag it using...

#thankfulFBC

NOVEMBER Calendar of Events

2 WEDNESDAY

12:00 PM Prayer Meeting (FH) 4:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Bible Studies & SS Review

3 6 SUNDAY

THURSDAY

6:00 PM Seekers Prayer Group Daylight Saving Time Ends

8:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:30 AM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM

Classic Worship Sunday School Elevate Worship Youth Bible Study Evening Worship Women's Bible Study

8TUESDAY 9 WEDNESDAY

9:30 AM Jo Nelson Bible Study

12:00 PM Prayer Meeting (FH) 4:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Bible Studies & SS Review

13SUNDAY 8:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM

Classic Worship Sunday School Elevate Worship Deacons Meeting Women's Bible Study

:00 PM The Insanity 6 of God Movie

WEDNESDAY

12:00 PM Prayer Meeting (FH) 4:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Parent Observation

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17THURSDAY 20SUNDAY Pledge Day

6:00 PM Seekers Prayer Group

No Evening Worship 8:30 AM Classic Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Elevate Worship

5:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner

23 24THURSDAY Office & CLC Closed 25FRIDAY Office Closed WEDNESDAY

No Wednesday Activities

CLC Open

27 SUNDAY

First Sunday of Advent No Children's Church No Evening Worship

8:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:30 AM 6:00 PM

Classic Worship Sunday School Elevate Worship Women's Bible Study

30 WEDNESDAY

12:00 PM Prayer Meeting (FH) 4:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Bible Studies & SS Review

CLC HOURS

Monday & Tuesday 6:30 AM - 9 PM

Friday

6:30 AM - 1 PM

Saturday

9 AM - 3 PM

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday

8 AM - 1 PM

BROADCAST INFO Our service is broadcast on 90.3 WKWC on Sundays at 10 AM and Channel 72 Tuesdays at 7 PM and Wednesdays at 9 AM. Services are on a one week delay. Note: If sensitive information is mentioned in a service, it cannot be broadcast. An older service will be aired in its place.

MINISTER ON CALL If you have an after hours emergency, please call 270.683.3505 and press 9 to reach the minister on call.

OCTOBER: A MONTH IN REVIEW "If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together." —1 Corinthians 12:26

CHURCH FAMILY REPORTS SEPTEMBER 21–OCTOBER 29

CONGRATULATIONS We rejoice with those who have started their new lives together: Ivy Coleman & Mathew Morris (married October 8), Karlie Fort & Logan Hall (married October 22), and Katie Prober & Austin Brooks (married October 29).

Billie Browning

Joined October 23rd

Roger & MJ Cooper

Joined October 23rd

Janice Westerfield

Joined October 23rd

SYMPATHY We offer Christian love and sympathy to Ross (Nancy) Leazenby in the death of his aunt, Margaret Leazenby; Martha Anderson & family in the death of her nephew, Reese Revelett; the family of Gladie Voyne Yeiser; Charlotte (Pat) Conder in the death of her mother, Bettie Francis Allen; Anna Sutherlin & family in the death of her nephew, David Rickard; Charlotte (Bruce) Burton & family, in the death of her mother, Charlotte Reid; David (Betsy) Russell & family in the death of his mother, Louise Russell; Suzanne (Dane, son) Russell in the death of her husband, Denny Russell; Karla King (Zack McAteer, son) in the death of her husband, Randy King; Geraldine McBrayer & family in the death of her husband, Raymond McBrayer; the family of Don Cundiff Sr.; Rachel (Austin) Foreman in the death of her grandfather, Billy Whitworth; Josh (Sarah) Fuqua & family in the death of his grandmother, Vena Gilbert; Roger (Nelda) Williams & family in the death of his brother-in-law, Jeff Candy.

COMING SOON TO FBC

Here's a sneak peak at worship and a few special events that we will see over the coming months.

Sunday Worship on November 6 Featuring Angela Lilly Trio

Sunday, December 4 at 7 PM First Christmas 2016: An Advent Lessons and Carols Featuring the Sanctuary Choir and instrumentalists, the evening will include Scripture foretelling the birth of Christ and music of the season.

Saturday, December 24 at 4 & 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Service The Lord’s Supper will be observed at both services.

Sunday, December 25 at 10 AM Christmas Day Worship (No Sunday School)

Sunday, January 1 at 11 AM New Year’s Day Worship (Sunday School at 9:45 AM) November 2016 | 17

LIFEWAY FILMS PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD AND CHANGE MEDIA A COOKE PICTURES PRODUCTION A NIK RIPKEN MINISTRIES FILM “THE INSANITY OF GOD” BASED ON THE MUSIC STARRING NIK RIPKEN RUTH RIPKEN BOOK BY NIK RIPKEN a ANDY DUENSING CHRIS BURGESS cJORDAN LEHNING SUPERVISOR TODD SMITH eANDY DUENSING p SEALY YATES DAN ALLEN jCRAIG MARTIN PHIL COOKE i GREG SMITH kBRAD KNULL