December 18, 2014 - First Baptist Church Prattville

(ID USPS 853-440)
Volume 53 Issue 51
December 18, 2014
Leading
Our
G e n e r a ti o n
to
be
Tr a n s f o r m ed
T h r o ug h
G od ’ s L i v i n g
Word
138 S. Washington Street
Prattville, AL 36067
334.365.0606
www.fbcprattville.org
[email protected]
Prayer Request: 334.365.2273
Mom’s Day Out: 334.361.9497
Kindergarten: 334.361.9481
Deacons of the Week
December 21 - December 27, 2014
Carl Salle’
Bruce Ward
365-2702
365-7120
CHURCH STAFF
Dr. Travis Coleman, Jr.
Senior Minister
Dr. John Johnston
Serve Pastor
Rev. Mitch Loftin
Minister of Music &
Worship
Rev. Larry Jenkins
Minister of Missions
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
December 24 ~ 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.
Rev. Dave Burns
Minister to Senior Adults
& Pastoral Care
The Lord’s Supper will be observed.
Dress Christmas casual.
Rev. Carter Reeves
Associate Minister of Music
& Worship
Sunday Morning Worship
Rev. Dustin Scott
Minister to Students
Mrs. Julie Parmer
Preschool Ministry Director
Mrs. Megan Woodham
Children’s Ministry Director
December 28, 10:00 a.m. only
Happy Birthday, Jesus Preschool Party ~ 10:00 a.m.
Preschoolers should meet
in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:45 a.m.
No Sunday School ~ No Evening Activities
A Moment with the Pastor
Arlinda and I want to take this opportunity to say
thank you for all the Christmas cards and gifts from our
church family. Each one of you is such a blessing to us. In a
three month period you have celebrated my 25 year
anniversary as Pastor of FBC, my presidency of the Alabama
Baptist State Convention and now another glorious Christmas together. Only
heaven can be better than this. As Pastor and wife, we cannot feel more loved
by you than right now. Arlinda and I pray God’s richest blessings on you this
Christmas season. We pray for God’s mercies for those traveling. We pray for
comfort to those celebrating their first Christmas without a loved one. We pray
for peace in family crisis. We pray for hope for those who see no hope at the
moment. We pray for joy and love that Jesus brought that first Christmas to be
experienced by all.
On Sunday, December 21, we’ll have our usual two Sunday Schools and
two worship services. Then on Sunday, December 28, we’ll have one service at
10:00 a.m. and encourage everyone to come dressed in Christmas casual. Don’t
forget that on Christmas Eve we’ll have two identical services at 4:30 & 6:00
p.m.. Again dress is Christmas casual.
Arlinda and I wish you a Merry Christmas!
Travis
On the fourth Sunday of
Advent, we light the
“Angel’s Candle”. This
candle reminds us of the
heavenly hosts that
proclaimed Christ’s
arrival with “Behold, I
bring unto you a good
tiding of great joy!”
From the Serve Pastor
2014 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions
National Goal: $175 million
FBC Goal: $100 thousand
Received to date: $67,897.38
How much should I give?
The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal for this year is $175 million and our FBC goal is $100,000. This goal is
based on real needs as we Southern Baptists work together to reach the remaining people for Christ. When the
Lord calls us to give, He knows how much we are able to give – and what He wants is a gift given from a joyful
heart. If you need help deciding how much to give, consider basing your goal on how much it takes to support a
single missionary. On average, it costs about $50,800 a year, which equals $977 a week and $139 a day to
support a missionary. Support includes housing, salary, children’s education, medical expenses, retirement and
other expenses.
Financial Peace University
We are planning on offering a Financial Peace University class beginning in late January. This class would meet on
Sunday evenings at 4:30 p.m. and would include nine weeks of instruction following an introductory meeting on
January 11. The cost for the course is $90 per couple. If you have been through FPU previously and have the
materials, there is no charge. We also can offer a limited number of scholarships. To proceed with the class, we
need a minimum of five couples. If you are interested, contact our FPU Facilitator, Robbie Gray, or me and let us
know.
Wednesday Night Options (Discipleship Classes for Adults, Beginning January 7 at 6:00 p.m.)

January Bible Study: “Deuteronomy: A Challenge to a New Generation” – Leroy Stringfield

Ladies’ Study: “The Essentials of Effective Prayer” – Sharon Weeks

“Effective Parenting in a Defective World” – Arlinda Coleman

“Sunday School on Wednesdays” – James Jackson

Ladies’ Study: “The Best Yes” – Margo Smith

“Boundaries” – Olivia Post

“Romans: Becoming New in Christ” – John Johnston

In-Depth Prayer Time – Billy Sparks
(More details to come, subject to change.)
John
Our Church Facts
Weekly Events
(December 21 - December 27)
Sunday
8:00-8:30 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
LAST WEEK
Library Open
Sunday School 1
Sunday School 2
Traditional Blended Worship Service
WC
Contemporary Service
WC
Student Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rm
Children’s Bible Drill
Rm 244
A Night in Bethlehem Christmas Production
WC
11:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:00-7:00 p.m.
WORSHIP CARE – December 21
9:30 a.m.
Room
131 Jonathan & Laura West.
133 Rebecca Marshal/Carla Thompson
137 Eric & Brandee Madderra
139 TBA
141 Jeremy & Lauren Calloway
11:00 a.m.
Room
131 Carla Thompson
133 Kristie & Brandi Hagans
135 John & Beth Craft
139 Brody & Katie Popham
Sunday School
Adults
Youth
Children
Preschool
Total
Enrollment
1902
328
307
231
2768
Fun & Fitness
Fit for Life
Wednesday
Office Closed
4:30 & 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service
Attendance
728
147
143
97
1054
9:30 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Worship
Total Sunday Morning Worship
Saturday Christmas Program
Sunday Christmas Program
672
673
1345
863
739
Stewardship Report
December 14, 2014
Budget Offering
Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Thursday
December 14, 2014
Rm 104
Chapel
WC
Merry Christmas!
20 - A Night in Bethlehem Christmas Production (5-7 p.m.)
21 - A Night in Bethlehem Christmas Production (5-7 p.m.)
24 - Christmas Eve Services (4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.)
29 - 10 a.m. Worship Service Only
No Sunday School
Happy Birthday, Jesus Preschool Party, FH
No Sunday evening activities
$
$
$
$
$
Designations
Building Fund
Renovation Fund
Total
Budget Offering
Needed Year To Date
Total Year to Date
Transformed by His Story
Pledged to Date
Given Since 5/16/10
Given Since 8/7/12 (Loan Payoff)
Lottie Moon
52,118.52
47,890.59
1,532.00
1,960.00
103,501.11
$2,883,379.00
$2,857,555.40
$1,701,739.00
$1,994,916.17
$ 652,476.45
$ 67,897.38
Our Church Family
Recently Hospitalized
PRATTVILLE REHAB - Bill Hare & Mary Hobbie
PRATTVILLE BAPTIST - Elaine Flowers, James McCullough & Miles
Powell
BAPTIST SOUTH - Leon Forrester, Barbara Warren, Sally Hill,
William Furlow & Merrie Burnette
JACKSON - Nancy Wade, Mary Mims, Jim Boan & Robert Brown
OUT-OF-TOWN - Paula Pittman & Mark Wakefield
Christian Sympathy
22
23
24 & 25
26
29-31
Jan. 1
Regular Office Hours
Office Hours
Office Closed
Office Hours
Office Hours
Office Closed
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Happy New Year
2014 LOTTIE MOON
CHRISTMAS OFFERING
NATIONAL GOAL
$175 MILLION
OUR CHURCH GOAL
$100,000
FIND YOUR PLACE IN GOD’S STORY
MATTHEW 28:19-20
Christian sympathy is extended to the Bama
Wilson family, the Trish Spencer family in the
death of her father, the Allen Zorn family in the
death of his father, the Dian Ziglar & Loretta
Evans families in the death of their mother.
Mrs. Faye Smith
1701 Pebble Creek Dr.
Prattville, AL 36066
A thank you was received from
the Evey Family.
New Members:
Ethan Chandler - Baptism #10
HIGHLITES Issue 51, December 18, 2014 (ID USPS 853-440) is
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DNOW 2015
January 16-18 Cost: $40
Deadline: Sunday Dec. 21
Packets located outside the
Student Ministry Office.
If you are interested in
being a Host Home for
DNOW information sheets are located
outside the Student Ministry Office.
Men! Mark your calendars for the 2015
Johnny Hunt Men’s Conference
Simulcast!
On January 30-31, we will host the
simulcast of the men’s conference
live from FBC Woodstock, GA. We
will meet in our chapel for the
Friday night/Saturday morning
sessions. This will be a FREE event
for our men this year-no travel, no hotel room, no time
change and no sleep deprivation. We’ll ask men to
bring “guy food” for our fellowship times. More details
to come. If you plan to attend, call me or send me an
e-mail at [email protected].
YEAR END GIVING
Thanks you for your support of the ministry of First Baptist
Church. We have two more Sundays to give to our church
this calendar year. Remember, in order to get proper credit
for your 2014 contributions, all gifts have to be received at
the Church or postmarked by December 31.
We have recently received several
phone calls requesting after-school
tutoring for elementary-age
students. If this is an area where you
could be of service, please contact
John Johnston for details.
Adult Choir Trip to New York City - Nov. 2015
Singing at Carnegie Hall with Sandi Patti
Call the Music Office for more information.
Open to non-singers
5 Days/4 Nights or 8 Days/7 Nights

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