Weekly Events Snapshot
Friday, January 6
8:00 pm Youth Lock-in Begins
Saturday, January 7
7:00 am Youth Lock-in Ends
Sunday, January 8
9:00 am Diaconate Executive Committee
9:30 am Communion Server Training
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship - Communion
Deacon Ordination & Installation
2:00 pm Committee Orientation
2:30 pm Removal of Christmas
Decorations from Sanctuary
6:00 pm Salt Shakers
Monday, January 9
11:00 am Alma Johnson Circle
at Lee Wyndham's Home
6:00 pm Laucis-Parham Circle
6:30 pm Rosemary Benjamin Circle
Tuesday, January 10
10:30 am Sounds of Grace
12:00 pm Young at Heart
Wednesday, January 11
8:30 am Contemplative Wednesday
5:30 pm Children's Music Activities/Choirs
5:45 pm BYOM
(Bring Your Own Meal and Drink)
6:30 pm CIAs and Childcare
6:30 pm Building Blocks for Adults
6:30 pm Holy Ground for Youth
6:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, January 12
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Betty Schopp Pray Shawl Ministry
Saturday, January 14
Youth Trip to Greenville
(Details TBA)
Sunday, January 15
10:00 am Sunday School
11:00 am Worship - Communion
5:00 pm Voices of Grace Youth Choir
7:00 pm Diaconate Meeting
|
|
(Click the thumbnail above
for the full
January 2023 Newsletter)
|
|
Worship Video for
Sunday, January 1
|
|
This Sunday, January 8, our worship service will include a confluence of ordinances of our faith: Holy Communion and Deacon Ordination. Ashley Wilkie will be affirmed and ordained to her sacred call as a deacon at First Baptist, and the congregation will be invited to participate in the laying on of hands. Additionally, George Coleman, Vaughan Free, Alice Gilchrist, Nick Nichols, and Kenny Poston will be installed as deacons. Please pray for these gifted leaders as they seek God's guidance in their call to serve.
We will also gather around the Lord's table to share the bread and the cup in rememberance of Christ's sacrifice for us. Rev. Anna Burch will offer the spoken meditation, "Following the Star." Join us as we celebrate, affirm, remember, and worship together this Sunday.
|
|
Church Committee Orientation
This Sunday, 2:00 pm
The First Baptist Church 2023 Committee Orientation is This Sunday, January 8, at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone serving on a committee in 2023 is asked to gather for a time of orientation before meeting with members of your respective committees. Following a brief overview in the Fellowship Hall, committee members are asked to continue discussion in assigned rooms.
For additional information or questions about the 2023 Committee Orientation Meeting, please contact David Jennings by phone (229-5557) or email David.
|
|
Building Blocks Study Options
Resume This Wednesday,
January 11
A new series of Building Blocks study options will begin on Wednesday, January 11 and last for six weeks. The new series features three new and exciting options.
BLOCK ONE: The Way of Christian Mysticism: This study explores the simple pathways of mysticism—awareness, contemplation, compassion, suffering, discovery, transformation, and openness. This group will be led by Dr. Bill Harris in the Maulin Classroom (Room 208).
BLOCK TWO: Lesser Known Bible Characters: This study explores the stories of some of the people who are often overlooked when studying the scriptures. This group will be led by Mary Frances Thompson in the Trinity Classroom (Room 211).
BLOCK THREE: Money Solutions from Grandma: The Growing on Grace Street group will host this study which examines some of the money management principles taught by Dave Ramsey in his best selling book The Total Money Makeover. The focus will be on sound ways to track monthly expenses and get out of debt. This group will be led by Dr. David Jennings in the Carpenter Classroom (Room 10).
|
|
Kitchen Damage Necessitates
Wednesday Night
Meal Changes
Beginning This Wednesday
Because of some recent damage to the kitchen caused by the unusually cold weather, this area and its appliances will be unavailable for the foreseeable future. This means we will need to postpone the resumption of prepared meals on Wednesdays. However, the fellowship hall will be available beginning at 5:45 pm each Wednesday for "BYOM." Those wishing to share food and fellowship around the tables are encouraged to bring a meal (including a drink) and enjoy time with one another prior to evening activities.
|
|
Have Your Singing Voice Ready!
SOG Resumes Rehearsals
Tuesday, January 10, 10:30 am
Thank you, Sounds of Grace members, for your help in leading worship during December and for your excellent program for NGO. Your short break will soon be over. Have your singing voice ready when Sounds of Grace choir resumes rehearsals at 10:30 am this Tuesday, January 10.
|
|
Flower Calendar Openings
The flowers on the Communion Table each Sunday add to the beauty of the Chancel. The following dates are available for someone to provide flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one.
March 5, 12, 19
April 30
June 11, 25
July 16, 23
August 27
October 29
November 19, 26
Please contact Mary Frances Thompson (229-5557) to reserve one of these dates. Please remember, the persons who contribute flowers are responsible for making arrangements with the florist of their choice to prepare and deliver the arrangements to the church.
|
|
2023 Offering Envelopes
The 2023 offering envelopes are available in the office for pick-up. If you are unable to pick up your envelopes, please contact the church office and your envelopes will be mailed to you. If you have any questions, please contact David Jennings by phone (229-5557) or email David.
|
|
Never Grow Old Fellowship
2023 Schedule
Since January holds the possibility of very cold and/or inclement weather, the Never Grow Old Club (NGO) does not meet in January. The next NGO meeting is Tuesday, February 14. Dues for 2023 are due in February. The program schedule for 2023 is below.
February 7: Grace Street Quartet, featuring Keith Jameson, Joey Fuson, David Corbit, and Lewis Walker. Accompanied by Betty Walker
March 7: Jim Foote - Storyteller Concert
April 4: Sounds of Grace Choir - Spring Concert
May 2: Nat Chandler - Singer, Entertainer
June-September: Summer Break
October 3: Ben Bagwell - Singer, Guitarist
November 7: Red, White and Blue - Election Day Tribute to USA
December 12: Sounds of Grace Choir - Christmas Concert
Meeting Schedule and Dues:
Welcome: 11:45 am
Catered Meal: 12:00 pm
Program: 12:30 pm
Annual Dues: $5.00/year
|
|
If You Took a New Family Photo
This Christmas . . .
Did you take a new family photograph this past holiday season? Why not upload it for our online church directory? It's really easy to do in 3 simple steps!
-
Simply login to the directory using the Instant Church Directory app or go here.
- Select/Click "Edit My Family" from the menu
- Select/Click "Choose File" to upload a photo
Once you have uploaded your photo, our directory administrator will be notified and your changes will be reflected once they are approved.
|
|
-
January 8: Children Participate in Epiphany Worship
-
January 11: Wednesday Night Programming Resumes
-
January 11: CIA Coin Boxes Due
-
January 19: RSVP Due for Movie Night
-
January 20: 5:30-8:00 pm - Movie Night
|
|
Children’s Movie Night
January 20
5:30 pm-8:00 pm
What’s better than watching a movie on a cold winter’s night? Watching that movie with friends at church! All FBC children are invited to join us for the next Children’s Movie Night on Friday, January 20, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. Please RSVP to Anna Burch by Thursday, January 19.
|
|
-
January 6-7: 8:00 pm-7:00 am - Lock-in
-
January 8: Voices of Grace Does NOT Meet
-
January 14: Day Trip to Greenville (Details coming soon!)
-
January 15: 5:00 pm - Voices of Grace Choir Resumes
|
|
Youth Lock-in
Friday, January 6, 8:00 pm to
Saturday, January 7, 7:00 am
The Youth Lock-in is set for Friday, January 6, 8:00 pm, through Saturday morning, January 7, at 7:00 am. All youth are invited to bring a friend and get ready for the best sleeping-optional slumber party of the year! We'll play sardines, board games, watch some movies, and generally have a great time. The best part is: it's completely free!
|
|
Day Trip to Greenville
Saturday, January 14
On Saturday, January 14, the youth will board the bus and take a trip to GREENVILLE! Exact details are still being worked out, but expect to do a service project in the morning and a fun activity in the evening with a break for lunch in between. Stay tuned for more details soon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
