ONE VIRGINIA STREET BRISTOL, VIRGINIA 24201 Volume 65 Number 45 THE FIRST WORD November 13, 2014 Where: Rosser Hall When: Nov. 21-22 Friday noon to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is still plenty of time to be a part of the bazaar. This year is sure to be spectacular! We will have fresh greenery, jewelry, antiques, artwork (watercolor, acrylic, and oil), clocks, handmade soap, handmade cards, pottery, wood carvings, baked goods, canned goods, and more! The youth will also be selling sandwiches and soup as a fundraiser. They are asking for crock pots of soup to be donated for the fundraiser. Contact Tracey Talbert (423878-0110) or Stephanie Elliott (423-6467280) if you can help. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Don’t miss this time to share your talents and visit the bazaar! This is a great time to Christmas shop! If you are interested in helping out, please contact the church office or Linda Pruner. © 2014 First Baptist Church, Bristol, Virginia You are invited to the Christmas pageant on December 14 at 4 p.m. with dinner. After the pageant we will visit our homebound for caroling. The children will be working on pageant music during Sunday School and Children’s Church, along with a rehearsal on December 13. Make plans to attend! The Church at Worship 11 a.m. November 16 Sermon: “Judging” Text: Matthew 7:1-6 First Baptist Church acknowledges with gratitude each gift you have given in memory of or in honor of loved ones and friends. First Baptist Fund In memory of George Bell By Men’s Fellowship Class of First Baptist Church Library Fund In memory of George Bell By Nancy Quarles Special Music/Christmas Cantata Fund In honor of First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir In honor of the staff of First Baptist Church By Stooky & LuAnn Crockett & Family Remember to put out food this Saturday, November 15, for the Boy Scout food drive. This is the biggest contribution that the Food Pantry gets throughout the year. They are in need of canned food items, canned milk, boxed macaroni and cheese, etc. Anyone who did not receive a bag can donate at local Food City Stores. December 7, 2014 At 6 p.m. Annual Christmas Dinner With Special Music by Sweet Adelines Choir (17 members) Special dinner by Gingerbread Catering. Cost is $10 per person. Please make reservations now through the church office. Childcare provided. *Hostesses are needed to be responsible for each table. Place settings will be provided by the church, but hostesses will provide centerpieces for their tables! A DOWN HOME CHRISTMAS Join Symphony of the Mountains, Voices of the Mountains, Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy, Mountain Mission School Choir, and the First Presbyterian Church of Bristol’s Handbell Choir as we ring in the holiday season with the joyous sounds of new and old Yuletide favorites, on Saturday, December 6. The bus leaves at 1:45 p.m. We will stop for dinner after the show. Cost: $15 each. Call the church to make reservations. We are still in need of volunteers to help deliver food for Meals on Wheels this Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The church will provide the covered containers for the meals. Deliveries are made between 10 a.m. and noon. Help make someone’s holidays brighter! To help out, please contact Joyce Crockett by phone at 276-669-4634 or email [email protected]. The Sanctuary Choir would like to thank all of you who stayed for our luncheon Sunday and contributed to help with the cost of our upcoming Christmas cantata. We are still far from our goal at this time. If you were unable to attend and feel led to help support our endeavor by making a donation, please do so by contacting our office staff. It not only takes the dedication of our choir members and the orchestra to put on this ministry, it takes the total support of the church as we attempt to reach those who might be searching for that peace that passes all understanding in knowing Christ through song. We hope you and your family have circled the dates of December 20 and 21 -- and -to attend what we hope is a celebration you look forward to as much as we do. NOVEMBER 19, 2014 5 P.M. The cost is $7 per person with a $15 max for families. We MUST have reservations for those not on the standing list and cancellations by TUESDAY AT NOON. Menu: Turkey & dressing, yams, green bean casserole, rolls, spice cake w/cream cheese icing Light: Turkey, green beans Kids: Turkey, Mac-n-cheese NOTE: With two options each week, if you choose the lighter menu, you must make a reservation through the church office by Tuesday at noon. The light menu will only be prepared for those reserving it. Moments That Took My Breath Away by Phillip J. Timp was donated to our library by Joyce Crockett. Bestselling author, Adriana Trigiani, writes that this book is one of the most powerful autobiographies she has ever read. A quote from the book cover goes like this: “It’s all here: love, faith, family, and the abiding power of hope in the face of disappointment and loss.” The story begins in the ‘50s in Wisconsin, Timp’s place of birth, and continues into southwest Virginia where his family became part of the Appalachian family. It continues into Phil’s career, his marriage and family life a major part of which is courageously learning to help their firstborn, born with a puzzling disabling condition, live life to the highest of her potential. The blow that eventually takes Phil’s life is ALS, an incurable disease that slowly but inexorably robs an individual of all muscle strength. He, despite a concoction of fear, devastation, and grief, faced each day he lived celebrating life and its gifts. He, therefore, became an inspiration to all who knew him. Don’t forget to fill a shoebox for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child! Shoeboxes with instructions may be found in Rosser Hall, front foyer, and exit doors. Filled boxes need to be returned by November 19. Be our guest . . . . All young adults (college, career, young married folks) are invited to be our guests as we go out to lunch together following worship service on November 23. We’ll meet in the hallway near Ben Ondrak’s office. Fellowship, fun, food! Pass the word - bring a friend! Cantata Kids Children (third thru sixth grades) are invited to participate in this year’s Cantata. They will need to commit to all Wednesday night rehearsals, and the Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals the week of the performances. CDs are available for the kids to practice at home. If interested, contact Ben. Children’s Christmas Party This year’s Christmas party is scheduled for December 13 at 11:30 a.m. We will be going to the Bass Pro Shop Fish Bowl for bowling, pizza, and visiting Santa Town. Children should meet at the church at 11 a.m. Youth Campfire The Whites are hosting a youth campfire on Sunday, November 16. The gathering starts at 3 p.m. There will be games, dinner, and fellowship. We will meet at the Whites’ home at 21340 Terrace Dr, Bristol, VA 24201. Hope to see you there! George William Bell August 22, 1927—October 16, 2014 A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at First Baptist Church, Bristol, Virginia, with Rev. Ronnie Brewer officiating. If you would like to place a poinsettia in the sanctuary during the Christmas season, please fill in the information below and return to the church office. Cost of each poinsettia is $13. In memory of: _______________________________________________________ In honor of: __________________________________________________________ Given by: _____________________________________________________________ * Sponsored by The Chancel Committee Our Staff Rev. Ronnie Brewer Rev. Ben Ondrak Mr. Eric D. Hicks Mrs. Angie Hicks Ms. Jackie Crum Pastor Associate Pastor Minister of Music Assistant Minister of Music Pianist Ms. Kay LaSpina Mr. Dennis Thomas Ms. Terri Thomas Mrs. Jean Widener Mrs. Nola Woods Sexton Sexton Administrative Assistant Parish Nurse Secretary Church Phone : 276.669.8191 Fax: 276.669.5082 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fbcbristol.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH One Virginia Street P.O. Box 116 Bristol, VA 24203 Extended Session November 16, 2014 Deacon of the Week for November 16 - 22 Babies Chris and Lisa White Ones-Twos Kim Warren and Tara McCall Threes-Fives Wally and Stephanie Elliott Elementary-Aged Sunday School Chris and Lisa White Elementary-Aged Children’s Church Ben and Joey Ondrak Ron Guest The Record November 9, 2014 Weekly Budget Needs ............................ $ 8,982.00 Giving This Week ..................................... $8,901.00 Same Sunday last year ........................... $9,285.00 Budget Needs to Date .......................... $404,190.00 Giving to Date ...................................... $403,816.00 Giving to Date vs. Budget Needs to Date …….………….…………. $ ( 374.00) Next Week for November 23 - 29 Joe Kerr Ushers for the Month of November Head Usher: Bob Bruce 276-466-8591 Matt and Tammy Chandler, Dottie Coker Bob and Sherry Love, Brad and Tracey Talbert Greeters: Hunter and Jean Widener If you are unable to serve, please contact the head usher.