THE FAMILY OF GOD IN WORSHIP “There’s Something About Mary” Luke 1:26-38 MARY...THE MOTHER OF JESUS Luke described Mary as a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph. Building a Community of Disciples for Christ December 21, 2014 10:55 AM The Fourth Sunday of Advent WELCOME Tom Cabaniss Mary was not born into great wealth or nobility… Verse 34... DIVINE DESIGN Advent trains us to look for the Lord and to recognize His coming and work… God does not call the qualified… PRELUDE The First Noel The Sanctuary Ringers THE ADVENT MEDITATION David CAROL 94 Angels, from the Realms of Glory CHORAL PRAISE Maybe God would like to write a new chapter… PRAYER The prophet Micah… CAROL 98 A talk show host… MAY IT BE Brazilian Carol I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day OFFERTORY PRAYER MESSAGE IN MUSIC WALTHAM The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 Amy Archer How Far Is It To Bethlehem? Robert Sterling MESSAGE There’s Something About Mary Tom Cabaniss THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 1:26-38 Scripture passage for adults may be found on page 1041 in the Bible located in the pew. Scripture passage for children may be found on page 1001 in the children's Bible. CAROL 103 Away in a Manger BENEDICTION OUR RESPONSE APPLICATIONS Look for the Lord… Possibility… Patti Drennan Jonathan Hale We tend to think that for the next nine months everything was wonderful for Mary… Augustine… REGENT SQUARE Children will come forward as we sing the last stanza. Age 4 - First Grade may leave for Children's Church after the Words for Our Children. Parents may pick their children up after worship in Room #301 on the 3rd Floor. WORDS FOR OUR CHILDREN What do you say “may it be” to this morning? Noah, Cindy & Noah Lyon Tom Cabaniss Mary’s response to all this was only three words long...may it be. “May it be “ is really a three word statement of faith… arr. Bock/McChesney MUELLER Tom Cabaniss Emmanuel Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel; God with us, revealed in us; His name is called Emmanuel. POSTLUDE MCGEE Carol Cone David “Now then, tell my servant David, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture and from following the flock to be ruler over my people Israel. I have been with you where you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men of the earth. Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.’” 2 Samuel 7:8-9, 16 Welcome to Kannapolis First Baptist Church! Identity… Once upon a time... Those who are able please stand. We are so grateful to God for leading you to this place of worship today. If you are a visitor, be sure to sign our fellowship pads as they are shared during the worship time or our guest book in the foyer of the church as you leave so that we might have the opportunity to thank you personally for worshipping with us today. Attention, Parents of 3rd - 6th Graders! Dates for CENTRIKID 2015 are June 23 - 27 This summer at CentriKid, campers will learn about spiritual practices that will help them grow their faith. Of course, there’ll also be TRACK TIMES, OMC, and assorted other AWESOME FUN!!! Total Cost Per Child: $155 - a deposit of $25 is due by January 1st to reserve a spot for your child. Speak with Haven for more details. Would you like get to out of debt and experience some financial peace? We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. FPU begins at FBCK on Sunday, January 11th, 5:00—6:30. This 9-week class will give you the tools you need to change your financial future! On Sunday, January 4, we will offer the “Welcome to FBC Class” at 9:45am. This class meets in the parlor for four consecutive weeks. It is open to new members of our church, visitors and those who may be considering membership. We will learn more about our church’s history, life and ministries. Have you heard? FBCK is launching a Fine Arts Academy! Check out our website for more information! COMING IN JANUARY! In the Bleak Midwinter: Finding Strength for the Storm No matter the season of life in which we find ourselves, heartaches and circumstances that exhaust our coping skills, threaten our well-being, and challenge our faith can settle upon us like icy winter storms. These chilling times of trial are invitations to learn from each other and lean on God for strength and wisdom. As we work and worship together in the community of faith known as First Baptist, Kannapolis, and as our paths cross with those outside our faith community, we are witnesses to the brokenness, pain and loss that are part and parcel of the human condition. While we are not able – or called - to fix one another, we are called to participate in each other’s healing. We can find strength in, and our way through, the storms of life as we navigate them together. For five Sunday evenings 5:00-6:30pm: January 11th-”Setting and Living out New Year’s goals-Resolution Year Long” January 18th-”I Ran Into a Door-Domestic Violence in our Community” January 25th-”The Long Goodbye-Marriage Through Aging, Illness & Death” February 8th-”Bullies, Victims and Bystanders” February 15th-”The Emotional Work of the Sandwich Generation” Mark your calendar and find strength for the storm—the one you’re going through or the one you’re helping someone else through! Our Christmas Eve service is this Wednesday at 6:00pm. Bring along your friends and family who may be visiting from out of town. December 22 Will Daniel Allen Martin Throughout December, we are receiving gifts for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the CBF Global Missions Offering. Both offerings support the work of missionaries around the world. Give generously and support the cause of missions. As of Sunday, December 14, our total is $4,370.00. December 23 Iris Earwood Murline Wyatt This month we celebrate Jonathan Hale’s first anniversary as our Minister with Youth and College Students. We appreciate his service and the use of his gifts and talents among us. Please take time during December to thank Jonathan for the ways he blesses and serves our church! December 28 Melanie Keziah Cece Miller Monty Montgomery December 29 Anna Gurley Monday……..Isaiah 43:1-13 Tuesday……..Galatians 3:23-4:7 Wednesday…2Corinthians 5:16-21 Thursday……Ephesians 4:17-32 Friday………..John 3:1-8 Saturday…….Revelation 21:1-7 Sunday………Isaiah 63:7-9 Psalm 111 Hebrews 2:10-18 Matthew 2:13-15, 2:19-23 December 25 Virginia Duncan December 26 Keith Daniel Young Garcia Will Mace Remember to submit your tithes, offerings and gifts no later than 5:00pm Wednesday, December 31st in order to receive credit for this giving year. Let’s make a commitment to tithe and give more of ourselves in 2015! We’re taking a mission trip to Haiti July 10-17, 2015. The work includes medical and health clinics, vacation Bible school at orphanages and construction work. You can be involved in any one of the three or all three ways to serve. Make a mission trip to Haiti part of your life in 2015! For more information speak with Tom Cabaniss. Check out http://haitismyheart.blogspot.com/, Meredith Alford’s personal experience while in Haiti in 2014. Daily Scripture for Personal Devotion BUDGET REPORT THRU December 14, 2014 Receipts Budget Over/(Under) Building Fund $684,123.41 $640,730.50 $ 43,392.91 $ 27,902.26 DEACON FAMILY MINISTRY MONTHLY REPORT November 2014 During this Advent season we are recording our sightings of Christ at work in our lives and the lives of others around us. We’re looking for places and situations where Christ is at work. Be sure to stop by the box in the hallway during the week and in the sanctuary on Sundays where you can record and share your Advent sightings. Let’s fill the box with places where we see Christ breaking into lives during the Christmas season. Home Visits 9 Phone Calls Hospital Visits 6 Other Visits Cards, Notes, etc. 314 TOTAL 385 32 24 CHURCH STAFF: THIS WEEK AT KANNAPOLIS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:42am-Etcetera! 9:45am-Sunday School 10:55am-Worship Service Monday, December 22, 2014 6:00pm-Samaritan’s Table Tuesday, December 23, 2014 NO Senior Adult Choir Wednesday, December 24, 201 6:00pm-Christmas Eve Service Thursday, December 25, 2014 MERRY CHRISTMAS Friday, December 26, 2014 Mandarin Bible Study & Evening Fellowship Tom Cabaniss, Senior Pastor [email protected] Mark Hill, Minister of Music & Sr. Adults [email protected] Haven Parrott, Minister of Spiritual Formation [email protected] Jonathan Hale, Minister of Youth and College [email protected] Carol Cone, Organist Haven Parrott, Pianist Krista Simmons, Secretary [email protected] Alice Lloyd, Financial Secretary [email protected] Kara Drye, Custodian Tom Bose, Custodian Wednesday night activities resume on January 7, 2015 The offering envelopes for 2015 are available in your Sunday School Class. If you are not a member of Sunday School please pick your envelopes up in the foyer. Please pick up and deliver to those who can’t be here. WEB ADDRESS: www.firstbaptistkannapolis.com CHURCH ADDRESS: 101 North Main Street Kannapolis, NC 28081 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M—F CHURCH PHONE: 704-938-4697 CHURCH FAX: 704-932-7406 Find us on Facebook at: First Baptist Church – Kannapolis
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