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GO outreach teams will kick off in February. Don't miss Sunday night services in January as we introduce a fun, fresh approach to reaching out. Let's get ready to "GO"! |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: To ensure the deductibility of your church contributions, do not file your 2007 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Some of your contributions may not be tax-deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. |
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| From the Pastor |
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 Great Things God Did in 2007!
March: New Senior Pastor
April: Easter Celebration
June & July: Home Prayer Gatherings
June: Vacation Bible School
July: Honduras Mission Trip
August: Dual Worship Services & Sunday Schools, Trading Spaces Youth & Children, Maximum Enrollment in Daycare, Pre-K & Mother's Day Out and Mission Fair
October: Fall Family Festival & Outdoor Worship Celebration, Spanish Ministry Move to the Gym and College Ministry Move to the Refuge House
November: $60,000 Thanksgiving Offering to the Lord
December: 18 New Members, 350 Attending Women's Banquet, New Associate Pastor for Education, Presentation for Associate Pastor for Student Ministry
What Great Things will God Do in 2008?
Will you allow God to use you to build His kingdom in 2008?
Prayer List for 2008
Increase Effectiveness in Evangelism & Outreach
Plant Churches Locally, Nationally and Internationally
Send More Members on Mission
Start New Sunday School Classes |
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Prospective Associate Pastor for Student Ministry |
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The Personnel Committee would like to introduce John and Heather Blackwell and family to First Baptist Church. The Blackwells will visit FBCOB January 4th-6th in view of God's call upon their lives.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR STUDENT MINISTRY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, January 5th
· 10:30 a.m. The Blackwell's will meet and greet with the Student Leadership Team and Student Sunday School Teachers with a brunch in the Student Room.
· 6:00 p.m. The Blackwell's will meet, greet and speak to the students, parents and any leaders or parents who wish to attend.
Sunday, January 6th
· The church will vote on extending a call to the Blackwells |
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Women on Mission- January 28, 10:00 am. in room A105. Women of all ages are invited to attend!
Iglesia Ministero LosFaros- Please pray for our new pastor Gustavo Salazar and his wife Yolonda as they begin to lead our Hispanic church in 2008 and beyond!
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English Second Language Classes- Tuesdays, 7- 8:30pm
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Worship Services- Sundays 10:00 am in the FLC Gym
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Childcare provided for all activities
As we pass this work onto Pastor Gustavo, we want to thank you for all your support and prayers for the last 4 years as we have had the awesome privilege of pastoring this mission church. We have seen many come to know Christ and follow him in baptism through this time. We know that God has truly been at work in this church plant and we look forward to seeing how Lighthouse Ministries Church will grow spiritually in the years to come. Thank you again for helping us reach these wonderful people who desperately need Jesus Cristo in their lives.
In Christ, Kevin & Julie McKenzie |
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Beginning January 13th Sunday Evenings @ 5:00 p.m.
Ephesians, Part 2, Dr. Lee Castle
Men's Prayer Gathering, Ernie Jones
Parenting: The Early Years, Keith Weiss
The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus, Scott Hanberry
The Prayer of Jesus: Living the Lord's Prayer,Emmie Taylor
Women's Prayer Gathering, Katherine Nelms
Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m.
Freedom For Mothers, Lana Hathcoat |
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| Preschool Ministry
Mother's Day Out registration for the 08-09 school year will begin February 5 for current students. March 4 will begin Open Registration. Registration forms will be available in the preschool building as well as on the church website. Contact April Dye if you have any further questions, 890-2288
Student Ministry
Prospective Associate Pastor for Student Ministry
On Saturday, January 5th at 10:30 a.m. the Blackwell's will meet and greet with the Student Leadership Team as well as Sunday School teachers during a brunch in the Student Room. Later that evening at 6 p.m. the Blackwell's will be available to meet and greet with students, parents and any leaders or parents who wish to attend
Truth Is, Wednesday nights at 5pm in the Youth Room. Dinner served at 5:00pm and youth worship begins at 6pm. Great singing, challenging topics, and encouraging words!
Student Worship led by Ashley & Adam Fisher in the Youth Room at 5pm on Sundays.
Life 18/29 College / Young Singles Ministry
Saturday January 26th Monthly Fellowship-dinner and a night on the lanes!!!
Senior Single Adult Ministry
Potluck on Monday, January 14th at 7pm in the FLC/DH. Ham and Bread will be provided.
Breakfast at Old Style BBQ on Saturday, January26th at 8:30am.
Senior Adult Ministry
The Associational Senior Adult meeting will be on January 21 at Hernando Baptist. The vans will leave from FBCOB at 9:30 a.m.
Be watching for a list of activities for the entire year of 2008.
Senior Adult Potluck on January 8th at 11:30am. The speaker will be Scott Hanberry
Music Ministry
Celebration Choir rehearsals resume on January 9. We will begin our new time frame of 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Please join us. It is a great time to join the choir.
Winter Choir Retreat, January 11-12. We will meet at the church, work on Easter music for 2008, and also have some great fellowship time together
GOD MAKES ALL THINGS NEW! (Rev. 21) As we move into a New Year, it is a wonderful time to think about how God makes things new in our own lives. He is in the business of changing hearts and lives! New hearts, new attitudes, new commitments, and new opportunities for ministry should mark each of us in 2008. Here are a few "new" things to look forward to in the coming days. New discipleship classes beginning January 13th, the prospect of a new student minister, a new approach to outreach through our GO teams, and a new time of training and fellowship for our Sunday School teachers. Let's enjoy the New Year with a reNEWed commitment to Christ and His Kingdom!
THANK YOU!
A heartfelt thanks from the Hanberrys to our precious FBC Family! We were so blessed throughout our transition to Olive Branch by your prayers, your cards and emails of encouragement, and your generosity at our gift card "pounding"! Thank you so much. We look forward to serving alongside the wonderful staff and getting to know each of you. -Scott, Stephanie and Family
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Christian Sympathy to...
Fran Young & Family at the death of her husband, Jimmy Dale Young
Jessica Haley & Family at the death of Aleine Watts
Roy Collier & Family at the death of his father, Roy Collier, Sr.
Leslie Pool & Family at the death of his wife, Helen Ruth Pool
Joe Coker & Family at the death of his wife, Mary Coker
Judy Jordan & Family at the death of her father, Earl Poindextar
Courtney Lutz & Family at the death of his daughter, Vicki Lutz
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Prayer Chain |
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Irene Travis - Day |
901-795-3414 |
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Emmie Taylor - Night |
901-496-9362/ 838-6136 |
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Staff on Call |
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12/28-1/3 Bill Britton |
(901)619-3556 |
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1/4-1/10 Jimmy Stewart |
(901)496-0700 |
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1/11-1/17 Charlie Shafer |
(901)812-3301 |
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1/18-1/24 Keith Weiss |
(901)299-3567 |
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1/25-1/31 Bill Britton |
(901)619-3556 |
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Monthly Budget
Goal .........................................$131,195.00
Receipts MTD* ..........................$122,109.90 Goal YTD............................... $1,574,340.00
Receipts YTD* ........................$1,406,504.27
Yearly Budget .........................$1,574,337.00
Monthly G & D Goal........................................... $28,335.00
Receipts MTD*............................ $22,780.90
Goal YTD ..................................$340,020.00
Receipts YTD* ...........................$246,872.98
Yearly Budget ............................$340,020.00
* does not include wk 5
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