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F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H / J E F F E R S O N C I T Y, M O
UPCOMING Of all traditions we hold most dear, Christmas tops the list. Fewer gatherings with friends, changing travel plans, and virtual Christmas Eve worship were not on our Christmas lists. The pandemic again interrupts our lives. We are tired of the interruptions, yes? The four weeks leading up to the celebration of Christ’s birth remind us of God’s faithfulness to make holy life’s greatest interruptions. As Jesus interrupted the lives of his family, his community, his corner of the world, so Christ comes to us in life’s interruptions, the unexpected, the impossible. In our Gifts that Last sermon series, beginning November 29, we will focus on the everlasting gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace. In Matthew 6, Jesus tells us to store up treasures in heaven, treasure that can never fade, rust, be destroyed by pests, or stolen. While our lives must adjust to the pandemic’s demands in this difficult
winter, storing up heavenly treasure is never canceled. How might God give you hope, love, joy, and peace in unexpected ways this December 2020? How might the overflow of Christ in your life become the gift of hope, love, joy, or peace to someone else? Our Lead Pastor, Doyle Sager, and his family continue to be overwhelmed by your kindness, generosity, and prayers on their behalf as Doyle receives cancer treatments. They are encouraged by your love and prayers. We continue to ensure Doyle receives the cards and notes you send to the church office. You may find the most recent updates from Doyle and his family at Doyle’s CaringBridge site: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ doylesager
Grace and Peace in Christ,
FBC Pastors
Dec 6 Christmas Musical Presenting Our Gifts (pg.2)
Dec 13 Special Called Business Meeting, @ Noon FBC sanctuary & virtual option (pg.4)
Dec 24 ONLINE ONLY Christmas Eve worship & Lord’s Supper (pg.2)