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D ECEMB E R
FI R ST BA PTIST CHURCH / JEF F ERSON C ITY, MO
UPCOMING Perhaps you have a favorite movie version
My sermons this Advent are about
of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” There
banishing these thieves. But the effort will
are several out there. Or maybe you prefer
require spiritual discipline—slowing down,
to read the book aloud to family members.
paying attention and not being swept up in
The story resonates with us because there
culture’s shallow agenda. In other words,
are so many thieves out there, conspiring
we will need to intentionally make space
to rob us of the joy and transforming power
for some fresh encounters with the Eternal.
of this holy season.
I for one can’t wait for all the rich worship
Dec 9
experiences which await us, as we find
Children’s Program Presenting Our Gifts
Dec 2 Christmas Joy Musical Youth Dessert Theatre
Dec 7 Parents Night Out Christmas Workshop
You know the Christmas thieves: crowded
lasting nourishment in the Messiah of the
schedules, depleted bank accounts, too
Ages.
Dec 16
and entertaining friends and grief over
Thank you for all your gifts and Christmas
departed loved ones. But perhaps the
greetings. Janet and I wish you a Merry
Jim & Bettie Jo Hill Appreciation Reception Churchwide Caroling
biggest thief is the one that steals our
Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Dec 24
Grace,
Candlelight Lord’s Supper Service
much sugar, the pressures of hosting
hope, because it promises the holidays will fix everything in our lives, only to disappear bright and early on December 26.
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Thi Ves Ad ve n t 2 0 1 8
CH RI STMAS December 2 / 8:15 & 10:45
A d u l t C h o i r, O r c h e s t r a , & P r a i s e & Wo r s h i p Te a m R e h e a r s a l S c h e d u l e : Wednesday, December 5 5:30 pm Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal NO Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal
Presented by FBC Choir & Orchestra / Lord’s Supper
1st Sunday in Advent – December 2 8:15 & 10:45am: “Christmas Joy” & Lord’s Supper 6:00pm: Youth Dessert Theatre 2nd Sunday in Advent – December 9 8:15 & 10:45am: Doyle’s Message & Children’s Choirs’ Christmas Music 3rd Sunday in Advent – December 16 4:00-6:00pm: Church-wide Caroling Christmas Eve – December 24 5:30pm: Pre-service Music 6:00pm: Candlelight Lord’s Supper Service
2 - PRAISE & WORSHIP
Wednesday, December 12 4:15pm Preschool Choir Christmas Program 5:30 pm Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:45 pm Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal Wednesday, December 19 NO Orchestra, Adult Choir, Praise & Worship Rehearsals Wednesday, December 26 NO Orchestra, Adult Choir, Praise & Worship Rehearsals Yo u t h C h o i r S c h e d u l e : Sunday, December 2 – 3:30 pm Set-up & Rehearsal 6:00pm Youth Dessert Theatre Sunday, January 6 Youth Choir Rehearsals Resume
Global.
- OUR GOAL -
MISSIONS
$7,000
offering
GIVE THIS DECEMBER!
Each December, we support global missions through a special offering. Give online or via special envelopes or by using the FBC Post Office in the lobby. Address your cards to church friends and place them in the slots by last name. Instead of paying for postage, donate the money you’ll save to global missions. Money can be deposited in the locked box on top of the mailbox. Check the mailbox each week to collect your mail.
Mission 2019
TRIPS
KENYA // June 22 - July 2, 2019 Cost: $3,000 $300 deposit due by February 1, 2019
SOUTH DAKOTA // July 7 – 13, 2019 Cost: $450 $100 deposit due by February 1, 2019
Building and deepening relationships with the House of Hope Home for children.
Helping with a children’s camp for Lakota boys kindergarten through second grade.
Details and sign up online at fbcjc.org/mission-trips
Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f D o u g Fe e s i n t h e d e a t h o f h i s f a t h e r. Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f A n n O f f u t t i n t h e d e a t h o f h e r b ro t h e r.
S Y M PAT H Y
Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f C h a r l e s Fo s t e r i n t h e d e a t h o f h i s n e p h e w.
P R AY E R REQUESTS
Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f K a re n Morris in the death of her b ro t h e r. Fa m i l y a n d f r i e n d s o f N a d a D eWe e s e .
F LOW E R S
O rd e r a l t a r f l o w e r s i n memory or honor of someone. Contact the office. Cost is $25.
RESERVED PA R K I N G
If you have prayer re q u e s t s , c o n t a c t the office or email p r a y e r t e a m @ f b c j c . o rg
S u n d a y s i n D e c e m b e r, Wa y n e & N a n c y G i l l a m will park in the spot re s e r v e d fo r P a s t o r D o y l e . P ro c e e d s t o y o u t h m i s s i o n t r i p . T H A N K YO U !
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Kand iDS family ^ First Kids / First Friends Halloween Party
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
~WORKSHOP~ FRIDAY, DEC. 7 6-9 pm / FBC Gym FREE for ages 2 6th grade
RSVP to Hannah Coe by November 30
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Children will enjoy a yummy dinner, make three Christmas gifts, play games, - K I D S & FA M I LY and (if we have time) watch a Christmas movie.
T H E AT R E Dec 2 @ 6:00pm // Fellowship Hall Join us for our one and only Youth Mission Trip fundraiser. The youth share talents and desserts with friends, family and church members. All youth: 1. Bring a dessert to share 2. Help serve guests! 3. Sing in the choir!
Contact Rod at 573.230.4730 if you want to share a talent and decorate a table!
We meet December 5 & 12. Midweek will be on Winter Break Dec. 19, 26 & January 2!
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Refuge will celebrate Christmas together on Wednesday, December 12 at Midweek. Feel free to wear some Christmas cheer! Everyone bring a wrapped gift worth no more than $5! After some games and food, we will do gift exchanges in our small groups rather than a large group which takes hours! See you December 12.
BASECAMP
Join us on Sundays for Basecamp, our Bible Teaching program. We have donuts each Sunday. In Dec, we will study a Christmas unit called “Immanuel�. 9:30-10:30am (Refuge Room)
Get text updates: RefugeJC to 313131 refugejc.com
FIND US ONLINE @refugejc
W E D N E S DAY N I G H T DECEMBER 5:
SPIRITUAL
Bible Study and Prayer Led by Sondra Allen
FORMATION
5:45-6:30pm, Room 332 (FH)
Wednesday, December 12 Business Meeting at 5:45pm in the Fellowship Hall. There will be no Bible Study & Prayer.
No Wednesday afternoon or evening activities on Dec. 19, 26 and Jan. 2 due to Winter Break.
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I N C L E M E N T W E AT H E R To find out if FBC is closed or will be closing early due to severe weather, please check: ch u rc h m ac hi ne : 57 3 .6 3 4 .3 6 0 3 web: f bcjc. org s o c ia l m e d i a: fa ce b o o k . co m/ fb c j c , twi tter.co m /f bcjc lo ca l T V: k rcg tv.co m o r ko m u .co m Lo o k fo r “ F B C Jeffer s o n Ci ty.” lo ca l ra d i o: k wo s .co m
reception Appreciation
care
CEN T ER Aluminum Foil Bars of soap Bleach (1 gallon) Body lotion Body wash Can Opener Conditioner Dawn Deodorant Disinfecting Wipes Feminine Products – pads & tampons
DR. JIM & BETTIE JO HILL PASTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
Glass cleaner Hair brush Hand sanitizer
Sunday, December 16, 2018 2:00-4:00pm / Fellowship Hall
Hand soap Paper Towels
Jim leaves FBC JC better than he found it.
Shampoo
His calm and creative leadership has taken
Shaving Cream
us to new levels of effectiveness in ministry and service. We have experienced his life and work as God’s gift to our congregation and community. Come celebrate with us.
Socks Tissue Toothpaste Toilet Bowl Cleaner
CARE CENTER GROCERY LIST >> If you are able to and would like to donate, items can be dropped off in the church office or the blue Mission boxes located throughout the church.
Toilet Paper (4 roll packs) Trash Bags (13 and 30 gallon bags) Vinegar (1 quart) Winter gloves Ziploc Freezer Bags (Quart and gallon)
FRIENDSHIP
FRIENDSHIP
Mark your calendars for our next Friendship Club:
Monday, February 11 10:00am Rehearsals Resume
CLUB
SINGERS
Monday, January 28 11:30 am -1:00 pm Steve Long, Ashland Baptist Home
HOMEBOUND
BIRTHDAY Joyce Phillips (12/3) 1214 Freedom Blvd. Apt. 220 Jefferson City, MO 65109-0981 Judy Vaughan (12/31) 3108 West Truman Blvd. Room 101 Jefferson City, MO 65109
Seniors
Mary Huhn in the FBC office has a supply of birthday cards. Visitors feel free to pick one up to send to any homebound member on their birthday.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ^ Niki Webster
THE NUMBERS Bible Teaching Worship Attendance Attendance
^ Jason Cigala
Remember your end-of-year giving is due Sunday, December 30 (or postmarked by December 31). Help us make up our 2018 revenue deficit.
Budget Offering
Weekly Budget Needs . . . . . . $ 27,438.18
Nov 4
287
389 $
68.129.42
Budget needs to date . . . . . $1,269,813.46
Nov 11
238
350 $
30,303.07
Budget given to date . . . . . . $1,117,472.49
Nov 18
266
377 $
12,413.45
Budget expenses to date* . . $1,186,024.97
Nov 25
292
405
10,316.16
*not all invoices have been received
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