We had another great day of worship this past Sunday. Thank you to David Malone and the Celebration Choir for the special music! We were excited to receive Beth Burns in the 8:30 service. Beth is already a faithful member whose name is on the church roll. But, Beth stated that she has realized that her actual salvation experience came after she was baptized, and she wants to get the order right and be re-baptized. I am so proud of Beth for her obedience to Christ. Someone may say, “Is it really that important to be re-baptized?” The answer is, “Yes, it is!” Jesus set the example for us to be baptized following salvation. If we compromise this act of obedience, what other compromises might we justify? If our relationship with Him is based upon compromises, then it must not be based on faith. 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving reminds us to give God thanks for His many blessings. Then, that holiday is closely followed by Christmas, when we celebrate God’s greatest gift – Jesus!

I have to admit, I am a fan of Amazon. I love that I can shop for a Christmas present for my brother and sister-in-law, who live in North Carolina, have it placed in a gift bag, and then delivered – all with a few computer strokes! Sometime before Christmas they will receive the present I selected for them. They didn’t ask for it. They didn’t do anything to earn it. It is a gift that will arrive at no cost to them.  I bought it and paid for it. The postage has even been paid! It will be delivered to their home, and all they have to do to make the gift theirs is to accept it. At the heart of Christmas is the reminder that Jesus’ birth represents the arrival of the gift God sent to everyone. The cost has already been paid on the cross. The gift is salvation, and in order to receive it, all we have to do is accept it.

This Sunday I will begin a sermon series entitled, Signed, Sealed, and Delivered. It will track God’s gift from promise, to purchase, to delivery.  I hope you will make plans to be here every Sunday.

I am looking forward to seeing you Sunday for another great day in the Lord’s house!

 You are Loved!

Dan Young

Saturday, December 2

11:00 - 1:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Tickets: $12

and can be purchased through

Hostesses

Hostess List:

Abby Wilson

Angela Chambliss/Mendy Miltier

Anita Kendrick/Shirlene Harris

Briana Abercrombie

Denise Messa

Edith Breland

Gloria Bennett/Brittany Ott

Judy & Julia Myers

Linda Hancock

Marie Whitman

Peggy Fore/Myra Tate/Charlene Roberts

Sandra Stockstill

Susan Culver

Questions? See Anita Kendrick

In honor / memory of a loved one / friend.

Flower order envelopes are located by tithe boxes or you may contact the church office.

Cost: $20 each

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Take Home: Sunday, December 24

December Mission

Goal: $10,000

100% of your gifts supports missionary presence around the world.

Join us December 3-10 for Week of Prayer for International Missions.

Click HERE for more info on Lottie Moon.

Sunday, December 3

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,

that each one may receive

the things done in the body,

according to what he has done,

whether good or bad.

~ 2 Corinthians 5:10

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December 3

Week 1

Explore the Bible:

The First Week

Genesis 1:1-5, 26-2:3

Bible Studies for Life:

A NAME LIKE NO OTHER

The Imporance of God's Name

Psalm 65:1-13

Tuesday, December 5 @ 11 am

JOY - Ladies 6 - Shelia Herrin (FH)

Friday, December 8

Coed 5 - Charlie Culver (FH)

Saturday, December 9

Coed 7 - Cox / Rhudy (Outing)

Christmas Light Tour

Adult Choir Musical & Drama

Sunday, December 10

8:30 am & 11 am

Worship Service

Join us

Tuesday, December 12

Depart at 5 pm

as we bless our

home bound members.

Wednesday, December 13 at 6:00 pm

Refreshments to follow

in Fellowship Hall

Call/Text Lori Replogle at 228-762-7037 to participate.

KIDS LIFE

(K-6th)



Wednesdays

5:30 - 7 pm

Sunday, Dec. 3 @ 11 am

Children's Musical Performance

Wednesday, Dec. 6 @ 5:30-7:15pm

Kids Party at Skate Station

Sunday, Dec. 10 @ 9:45 am

Deck the Halls & Doughnuts

Wednesday, Dec. 13 @ 6pm

Live Nativity & Fellowship (Preschool-6th)

Call/Text Lori (228-762-7037) to sign up

Wednesday, December 20

6:00 pm

Come hang out at 5pm

before the party.

Phone: 601-798-2372

Website

Facebook

9th Annual Cider Circle Cafe:

Monday, December 4, 4pm-till, in front of FBC Picayune Link building (Parade Night). The "Women on Mission" will be raising money for "United Missions Offering. Serving: Jambalaya, Pizza, Red Beans and Rice, Chicken Salad Croissants, Cookies, Hot Chocolate and other Drinks.

Men's Ministry Event:

Tuesday, December 5, 6:30pm at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Join us for a night of rolling on the floor with laughter with "The Munzie Show" - Christian Comedian of the Year.

2024 Bible Drills:

April 21 - Associational Drills

at Central Baptist.

Children - Grade 4-6

Youth - Grade 7-12

Bible Buddies - Grade 1-3

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November 26

SUNDAY SCHOOL:

General Officer.......2

Adult…………….110

Youth…………..…18

Children................11

Preschool.............13

Spanish..................8

Total……………..162

WORSHIP SERVICE:

8:30 AM..............109

11:00 AM............123

(Total..................232)

SUNDAY:

8:30 AM - Worship

9:45 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM -

Worship

Nursery (Birth-4yrs)

TUESDAY:

7:00 AM - Men's Bible Study Group

10:00 AM - Ladies Prayer Group

WEDNESDAY:



5:00 PM - Youth Hangout (7th-12th)

5:30 PM - Kids Life Hangout (1st-6th)

6:00 PM -

Adult Prayer Meeting

Bible Journaling Group

Nursery (Birth-2yrs)

Mission Friends (PreK 3-5yrs)

Kids Life (1st-6th Grade)

Student Ministry (7th-12th)

7:00 PM - Adult Choir Practice