Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Children’s Director ...................................................................... nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Jason Teal, Interim Youth Director…………………………………………………………………jteal@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Interim Music Director……………………………………..……pbarker@fbcwilliams.org Marilyn Ingram, Daycare Director ................................................................. …mingram@fbcwilliams.org Church Office Phone: 256-435-5020
First Baptist Church of Williams
Daycare Phone: 256-435-8313
Ministry & Missions Budget Needs Weekly $ 7,081.43 Monthly $ 30,686.17 Annually $ 368,234.00
Receipts Last Week $ 9,357.00 Month To Date $ 9,357.00 Year To Date $ 256,315.04
Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place through cultivating beloved community in Uganda. God doesn't just call us to live in community, but in beloved community. That means we welcome everyone. The world is currently facing the largest refugee crisis in history. Since WWII there have never been this many refugees. Uganda has political refugees coming from over 9 different countries to seek asylum, with over 2,000 refugees a day entering the country. CBF supports us here in our ministry by allowing us to be beloved community to these refugees entering our country. Christ wants us to be welcoming and beloved community, because if people can't find the community inside the church, then I don't know where else they're going to go. - Jade and Shelah Acker, CBF field personnel in Uganda
Difference +$ 2,275.57 -$ 21,329.17 -$ 111,918.96
Nov Nov
12th Nursery Helper: Bonnie Johnson 19th Nursery Helper: Peggy (J) Green ===================
Nov
12th
Nov
19th
Nov
12th
Nov
19th
3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Maggie Hedgepath & Cailynn Steele 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Marleah Blades & Bethany Johnson =================== Children’s Church: Christie Shew & Emily Duncan Children’s Church: Nikki Haynes & Rhonda Duncan
______________________ November Counting Committee: Mike Davis & Donna Thomas =================== November Greeters & Ushers: Tony & Christy Steele Cailynn & Abbi Steele
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Facebook: facebook.com/FBCWilliams
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Twitter: @FBCWilliams
“Touching Lives by Sharing the Love of Jesus!”
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Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor November 12, 2017
Morning Worship *Please stand if you are able
Deacon of the Week: Patsy Boozer – 256-435-8088 The Church Gathers
Opportunities This Week
Prelude Welcome & Announcements
Nikki Haynes
Invocation Scripture Call to Worship Hymn #543
Rev. Chris Thomas 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder”
A Moment with the Younger Church Hymn #360
Nikki Haynes “Jesus Is Lord of All”
“In My Life Lord, Be Glorified”
*Offertory Prayer
Patsy Boozer
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem Sermon
Choir “Getting Caught Up”
Rev. Chris Thomas
Matthew 25:1-13
The Church Responds *The pastor will be at the front during this time to welcome any prayer need or decision you would like to share – whether it is to publicly profess faith in Christ or to join the Williams family. Respond as God’s Spirit leads.
*Invitation Hymn #358
“I Am Thine, O Lord”
Benediction
Rev. Chris Thomas
[Next Sunday, November 19th: “Encouragement for the Unseen End” – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Rev. Chris Thomas] All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
Deacon/Staff Monthly Meeting Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Choir Practice
TUESDAY 10:00am
Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 5:30pm Supper 6:00pm Devotion, Children & Youth Activities 7:00pm Missions Committee Meeting
The Church Gives Thanks *Offertory Hymn #394
TODAY 8:15am 9:00am 10:00am 4:00pm
THURSDAY 6:00pm
Adult Get-together
FRIDAY 3:00pm
Food Pantry Distribution
NEXT SUNDAY 8:30am Deacon/Staff Prayer Time 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship- Rev. Chris Thomas Communion 11:00am Special Called Business Meeting 4:00pm Choir Practice
MISSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING: The Missions
Committee will meet this Wednesday, Nov 15th immediately following devotion. The meeting will be held in the Sr. Adult room.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: If you do not have
a standing reservation for Wednesday night supper and would like to join us this week, please call the church office (256-435-5020) by Tuesday to add your name to the supper list. Cost is $5 per person (age 6 & up) and $2 per plate (ages 2-5) and no more than $20 per family.
Menu this week: Turkey & Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls & Dessert. COOKS: All Teams CLEAN UP CREW: NEED VOLUNTEERS For this special meal we ask that our church families provide the desserts and the cooks will handle the rest.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS: Donations for the
monthly food pantry is an ongoing mission. Thanks for all the donations received to insure we continue this vital ministry to the community. Amount needed per month is $1499. Currently we have reached our goal for November and December and now we are applying donations towards January. Total Received for January: $4 PLEASE NOTE: Our Food Pantry Distribution this month will be held this Friday, November 17th.
SPECIAL CALLED BUSINESS MEETING: There will be a Special Called Business Meeting next Sunday, November 19th immediately following morning worship. The meeting is for the purpose of voting on the Proposed 2018 Budget submitted by the Finance Committee & the 2018 Ministry Action Teams submitted by the Nominations Committee. Copies of the Proposed Budget & the Nominations Committee report are available in the foyers of the church. You are encouraged to pick up a copy of both reports to review and address any questions to these committees today. Please note: We will not be addressing any questions next Sunday. This date is for voting only.
Morning Worship *Please stand if you are able
Deacon of the Week: Patsy Boozer – 256-435-8088 The Church Gathers
Opportunities This Week
Prelude Welcome & Announcements
Nikki Haynes
Invocation Scripture Call to Worship Hymn #543
Rev. Chris Thomas 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder”
A Moment with the Younger Church Hymn #360
Nikki Haynes “Jesus Is Lord of All”
“In My Life Lord, Be Glorified”
*Offertory Prayer
Patsy Boozer
Worship with the Giving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology #625 The Church Hears the Word Anthem Sermon
Choir “Getting Caught Up”
Rev. Chris Thomas
Matthew 25:1-13
The Church Responds *The pastor will be at the front during this time to welcome any prayer need or decision you would like to share – whether it is to publicly profess faith in Christ or to join the Williams family. Respond as God’s Spirit leads.
*Invitation Hymn #358
“I Am Thine, O Lord”
Benediction
Rev. Chris Thomas
[Next Sunday, November 19th: “Encouragement for the Unseen End” – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Rev. Chris Thomas] All Hymns are used by permission CCLI#3148358
Deacon/Staff Monthly Meeting Sunday School Morning Worship-Rev. Chris Thomas Choir Practice
TUESDAY 10:00am
Bible Study
WEDNESDAY 5:30pm Supper 6:00pm Devotion, Children & Youth Activities 7:00pm Missions Committee Meeting
The Church Gives Thanks *Offertory Hymn #394
TODAY 8:15am 9:00am 10:00am 4:00pm
THURSDAY 6:00pm
Adult Get-together
FRIDAY 3:00pm
Food Pantry Distribution
NEXT SUNDAY 8:30am Deacon/Staff Prayer Time 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Morning Worship- Rev. Chris Thomas Communion 11:00am Special Called Business Meeting 4:00pm Choir Practice
MISSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING: The Missions
Committee will meet this Wednesday, Nov 15th immediately following devotion. The meeting will be held in the Sr. Adult room.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: If you do not have
a standing reservation for Wednesday night supper and would like to join us this week, please call the church office (256-435-5020) by Tuesday to add your name to the supper list. Cost is $5 per person (age 6 & up) and $2 per plate (ages 2-5) and no more than $20 per family.
Menu this week: Turkey & Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls & Dessert. COOKS: All Teams CLEAN UP CREW: NEED VOLUNTEERS For this special meal we ask that our church families provide the desserts and the cooks will handle the rest.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS: Donations for the
monthly food pantry is an ongoing mission. Thanks for all the donations received to insure we continue this vital ministry to the community. Amount needed per month is $1499. Currently we have reached our goal for November and December and now we are applying donations towards January. Total Received for January: $4 PLEASE NOTE: Our Food Pantry Distribution this month will be held this Friday, November 17th.
SPECIAL CALLED BUSINESS MEETING: There will be a Special Called Business Meeting next Sunday, November 19th immediately following morning worship. The meeting is for the purpose of voting on the Proposed 2018 Budget submitted by the Finance Committee & the 2018 Ministry Action Teams submitted by the Nominations Committee. Copies of the Proposed Budget & the Nominations Committee report are available in the foyers of the church. You are encouraged to pick up a copy of both reports to review and address any questions to these committees today. Please note: We will not be addressing any questions next Sunday. This date is for voting only.
Church Staff Chris Thomas, Pastor .......................................................................................... cthomas@fbcwilliams.org Lamar Freeman, Administrator .........................................................................lfreeman@fbcwilliams.org Peggy Green, Secretary………………………………………………………………………………pgreen@fbcwilliams.org Nikki Haynes, Children’s Director ...................................................................... nhaynes@fbcwilliams.org Jason Teal, Interim Youth Director…………………………………………………………………jteal@fbcwilliams.org Pat & Lynnelle Barker, Interim Music Director……………………………………..……pbarker@fbcwilliams.org Marilyn Ingram, Daycare Director ................................................................. …mingram@fbcwilliams.org Church Office Phone: 256-435-5020
First Baptist Church of Williams
Daycare Phone: 256-435-8313
Ministry & Missions Budget Needs Weekly $ 7,081.43 Monthly $ 30,686.17 Annually $ 368,234.00
Receipts Last Week $ 9,357.00 Month To Date $ 9,357.00 Year To Date $ 256,315.04
Our Church is pleased to support CBF Global Missions in moments like these where bearing witness to Jesus Christ takes place through cultivating beloved community in Uganda. God doesn't just call us to live in community, but in beloved community. That means we welcome everyone. The world is currently facing the largest refugee crisis in history. Since WWII there have never been this many refugees. Uganda has political refugees coming from over 9 different countries to seek asylum, with over 2,000 refugees a day entering the country. CBF supports us here in our ministry by allowing us to be beloved community to these refugees entering our country. Christ wants us to be welcoming and beloved community, because if people can't find the community inside the church, then I don't know where else they're going to go. - Jade and Shelah Acker, CBF field personnel in Uganda
Difference +$ 2,275.57 -$ 21,329.17 -$ 111,918.96
Nov Nov
12th Nursery Helper: Bonnie Johnson 19th Nursery Helper: Peggy (J) Green ===================
Nov
12th
Nov
19th
Nov
12th
Nov
19th
3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Maggie Hedgepath & Cailynn Steele 3 & 4-Year Old Helpers: Marleah Blades & Bethany Johnson =================== Children’s Church: Christie Shew & Emily Duncan Children’s Church: Nikki Haynes & Rhonda Duncan
______________________ November Counting Committee: Mike Davis & Donna Thomas =================== November Greeters & Ushers: Tony & Christy Steele Cailynn & Abbi Steele
Like & Follow Us! Visit us online!
Facebook: facebook.com/FBCWilliams
fbcwilliams.org
Twitter: @FBCWilliams
“Touching Lives by Sharing the Love of Jesus!”
YouTube: youtube.com/user/FBCWilliams
Rev. Chris Thomas, Pastor November 12, 2017