[ December 3 ] Adult Christmas Musical 8:15 and 10:45AM Sanctuary
[ December 13 ]
Many years ago, a pastor told me that church members enjoy hearing updates about their pastor’s family. So here goes. Our oldest child, Tamara, and her husband Tim live in Liberty, MO, where she teaches music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School in KC and is minister of music at Chandler Baptist Church, Liberty. Tim enjoys his work at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Their son, Campbell, is a high school senior, daughter Maryn is a freshman and son Quintin is in the 6th grade.
Special Business Meeting 5:45PM FBC Fellowship Hall
[ December 24 ] Candlelight Lord’s Supper Service 6:00pm, Sanctuary
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Our other daughter Kristen is completing her PhD work in counseling psychology at the University of Kansas. She will defend her dissertation this coming spring. Her doctoral research focuses on clergy burnout and selfcare.
Doyle and Janet with part of their family at Disneyworld in September
Our son Joel and his wife Jeni live in Columbia, where Joel is co-owner, curator and artist in residence at the Sager-Braudis Art Gallery. Jeni has a very fulfilling job here in JC, at Kids First. They have three sons: Oliver, 5th grade, Finn, 1st grade and Sebastian, who is 2. Janet and I are blessed beyond measure. We want to thank you for all of your love and kindness toward us and wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed, happy New Year. Grace,
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THE SONG HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD 8:15 and 10:45am, Sanctuary Musical presented by FBC Adult Choir and Orchestra.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING 4:00pm, Café Transportation provided to sing around town. EVERYONE is welcome.
COMBINED MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 10:00am, Sanctuary No Bible Teaching Classes or Child Care
CANDLELIGHT LORD’S SUPPER SERVICE Sanctuary 5:30pm | Preservice Music 6:00pm | Worship Service
"It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High." Psalm 92:1
YOUTH DESSERT THEATER 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Details on page 3 DEC
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WORSHIP AND CHILDREN’S CHOIRS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
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8:15 and 10:45am, Sanctuary
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PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 5:45pm, Fellowship Hall
Each year we invite volunteers to play guitar during “Silent Night,” our closing song at the Christmas Eve service. If you’d like to participate, instructions and music are available on our web site, in the Choir Room and Church Office.
We are excited to welcome Kris Crawford to the FBC Leadership Team as our new parttime Communications Associate. Kris officially began her work on November 28. She will provide vision, experience, and exceptional gifts to help us tell our story within our church and throughout our community. Kris and her husband, Brooks, live in McGirk, MO, with their two young daughters, Aspen and Joselyn. Kris also works at Firehouse Design Studio part-time and is very familiar with FBC. She has designed our sermon series graphics for the past two years as well as assisting with other design needs through her work at Firehouse. Kris is also the youngest daughter of John and Deb Scott, members of FBC. You may reach Kris at kris@fbcjc.org.
Noel Blythe will lead Wednesday Night Bible Study in December from 5:45—6:30pm in Room 332. Please note the special schedule below. • Nov. 29—Budget Hearing at 5:45pm • Dec. 6—Bible Study • Dec. 13—Business Meeting at 5:45pm • Dec. 20—Bible Study • Dec. 27—No Wednesday activities
IN SYMPATHY Family and friends of Mike Clark in the passing of his wife, Darlene
Annabelle Strawderman
Jeff and Cathy Martin Evan, Annaliese & Aiden
Don & Beth Johnson
Contributions can be given quickly and easily by scanning our QR code or by accessing your account through the church life app. To create a church life account, go to www.fbcjc.org and click the “Members Login” tab. Then select “Need a login?”. This will allow you to access your church account to update information as well as give online or through the app.
2018 ALTAR FLOWERS Order Altar flowers in memory or honor of someone. Contact the Church Office. Cost is $25.
If you have prayer requests, contact the Church Office during the week or email prayerteam@fbcjc.org.
RESERVED PARKING
Texting is a great way to communicate important information to our church family. Inclement weather? Reminder of important event, deadline or schedule change? We anticipate no more than 2-3 texts per month.
Each Sunday in December, Lori Hodges, will park in the spot normally reserved for Pastor Doyle. The amount she paid went toward the youth mission trip.
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Bible Teaching Attendance
PRAYER REQUESTS
Thank you, Lori, for supporting our youth!
Worship Attendance
Offering
November 5
347
November 5
472
November 5
$ 62,429.68
November 12
384
November 12
533
November 12
$ 20,309.40
November 19
369
November 19
509
November 19
$ 19,692.40
November 26
374
November 26
464
November 26
$ 9,999.83
Whether you’ve been on a cruise ship or not, you may not realize how much work goes on below deck and in the corridors that run the length of the ship. Although you can’t always see the immense amount of work happening below, it is happening or you’d be stuck at sea. The same is true for Setting Sail. It may not look like much is happening but teams and staff have been working diligently to implement God’s dreams for our church based on Setting Sail. • • •
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A part-time Communications Associate has been hired. (See page 3) Todd and Carolyn Pridemore have been enlisted to serve as Authentic Relationships Coordinators. The Lead Crew and staff are in final conversations with Firehouse Design Company regarding our new logo and brand. We plan to reveal that in January, 2018. Guest Services Coordinator, Chris Wallace, and her greeting team is doing fantastic work with our first impressions ministry. The Praise and Worship Task Force is bringing final recommendations to the Lead Crew and pastors. Spiritual Faith Formation Coordinator, James Preston, along with Hannah Coe, have built a strong Faith Formation team to help guide us in expanding faith formation for all ages. Personnel Committee will share recommendations on staff realignment and responsibilities based on Setting Sail at the December 13 business meeting.
Wednesday, December 13, 5:45pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Agenda items: · Proposed 2018 FBC budget · Proposed 2018 FCI budget · Proposed 2018 housing allowances · Enlistment Committee recommendations · New ministry descriptions for pastors in light of Setting Sail strategic plan.
This is the time of year when many people have the opportunity to make a special end-of-the-year gift to support our church’s ministries. We are grateful for your faithful gifts. To be credited to 2017 giving, contributions must be in the Church Office by 5:00pm Friday, December 29; postmarked by Saturday, December 30; or placed in the offering on Sunday, December 31.
To find out if FBC is closed, or will be closing early due to severe weather, please check: Church answering machine:
573.634.3603
Web site:
www.fbcjc.org
Social media:
www.facebook.com/fbcjc ; https://twitter/fbcjc
Local TV stations:
www.krcgtv.com ; www.komu.com
Local radio station:
www.kwos.com
Share the love of Jesus by supporting missions around the world. Our 2017 Global Missions Offering Goal is $10,000. •Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Global Missions …
www.cbf.net •Churchnet World Missions, Baptist World Alliance www.churchnet.org •Lottie Moon, Southern Baptist Convention International Mission Board www.imb.org
ANOTHER WAY TO HELP is by using the FBC Post Office in the Narthex. Address your cards to church friends and place them in the appropriate 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, or designated GLOBAL MISSIONS and placed in the offering plate.
The dates for our Kenya Mission Trip are June 24—July 4, 2018. We will return to our partners in Naivasha, Kenya, to work with the House of Hope Home. The trip cost is $3,300 and a deposit of $825 is due by February 1. Information about the trip is located on our website under “Serve”. If you have any questions or would like to know more, contact Rand Swanigan at rand.swanigan@outlook.com or Melissa Hatfield at melissa@fbcjc.org or 573.634.3603.
Volunteers are needed for our partnership with South Elementary School. We are looking for mentors and for volunteers to help students with reading. January would be a great time to start supporting the great work happening at South Elementary School! If you are interested in helping with any of these opportunities, contact Melissa Hatfield at melissa@fbcjc.org or 573.634.3603.
The Christmas Workshop is a favorite for our children age 2— 6th grade. We will enjoy dinner, a movie, and games. Children will hand-make and wrap three Christmas gifts for loved ones. Date: Friday, December 8 from 6-9pm RSVP to Hannah Coe by December 3rd
We have a Refuge Texting Service! To join, text RefugeJC to 313131.
Website: Refugejc.com Find us online @refugejc
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Sun, Dec. 3—RU University at 9:30am; Dessert Theatre, 6:00pm. Setup begins at 3:30pm Wed, Dec. 6— Souled Out. 6-7:30pm Wed, Dec. 13—Souled Out. 6-7:30pm Wed. Dec. 20—Refuge Christmas Party! 6-7:30pm Sun, Dec. 24—No Basecamp. One worship service only at 10:00am. Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 6pm. Dec. 27 and Jan. 3—No Souled Out Sun, Jan. 7—Youth Choir will resume. Practice time TBD.
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January 19 - High School Underground Church, 7-10pm January 26 - Middle School Underground Church, 7-10pm March 9-11 - DNOW Weekend (Cost: $45) April 8 - Youth Sunday April 29—Mission JC July 8-15 - Youth Mission Trip (Cost TBD)
“Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.” Psalm 71:9 (KJV) The goal of our homebound ministry to keep our members who are no longer able to attend services and activities regularly connected to their church family. We want them to know we have not forgotten them. If you know of a church member who is living in a residential facility or is still living in their own home but unable to attend church, please call the church office. You can further help our church live out Psalm 71:9 by becoming a monthly visitor for a homebound member. Let Rod Maples or Sharon Nelson know of your interest. You and those you visit will be truly blessed.
We will resume Friendship Singers’ rehearsals on Monday, February 5, 10:00am! We will rehearse in the choir room. All senior adults are invited to join in on this ministry!
Mark your calendars: January 22: “Behind the Lens with Matt Miles”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR HOMEBOUND FAMILY Dec. 31—Judy Vaughn 3108 W Truman Blvd. Rm 101 Jefferson City, MO 65109 573.893.3063
Mission Trip to Chicago May 7-13, 2018 If you have questions, call the Church Office to speak to Rod.
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