A Biblical family equipped to show the love of God to the world.

Isaiah 61:3

...that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.



NEWSLETTER FOR

November 18 - 24, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

CBS Volunteer Meeting

November 19 | 11:45 am

Get all the details for our upcoming Christmas Bible School after morning worship service in the Family Life Center.

Children's Christmas Program Practice

November 19 | 4:00 pm

Children kindergarten - 6th grade will begin 4-5 pm practices on Sunday afternoons for the month of November. Younger children will practice at a later date.

Rogersville Community Thanksgiving Meal

November 23 | 11:30 am

We will host a community-wide Thanksgiving Meal for those in need on Thanksgiving day at lunch. We will need lots of help! Signups will come out soon.

Lottie Moon Post Office

November 26 - December 13

Our Kids on Mission will have the "post office" for Christmas cards available beginning November 26. Simply place your cards to ACTIVE congregants (alphabetical order by last name, please) in the mailbox. Children will "stamp" and file the cards. Check your folder for cards sent to your family. Postage can be donated to the Lottie Moon offering.

AWANA Drive In Night

November 26 | 5:00 pm

Kids are welcome to bring canned foods for our food pantry as their ticket to the Drive In. Also, the children may bring a homemade "vehicle" in which they can enjoy the show.

Christmas Bible School

November 29, December 6, December 13 | 5:00 pm

Bring the kids for lessons focused on the birth of our Savior and His purpose in our lives - three Wednesday nights following Thanksgiving (5-7 pm). Anyone willing to help may contact Erika Springer or Bridget Tinker. Signup your kids by clicking HERE.

Backpack Ministry

November 30 | 8:15 am

Our Backpack Ministry is an outreach of FBCR to Lauderdale County Elementary students to provide weekend drinks & snacks to children whose parents don't have the means to do so. Bags are assembled bi-weekly at 8:15 am in the FLC dining room.

Mission Opportunity: Daisy's Place

December 3 | 4:00 pm

Those interested will travel to Daisy's Place in Florence, AL for an overview visit to learn the facilities and explore how we can be of service in the future.

Young at Heart - Dicken's Christmas

December 9 | 8:30 am

Anyone wishing to go to Tuscumbia, AL, for the 13th Annual "It’s a Dickens Christmas, Y'all" on Saturday December 9th, meet at the bus barn @ 8:30. More info contact Cathi Mayo (205-492-6520).

Children's Christmas Program

December 10 | 5:00 pm

Join us to celebrate our Savior's birth through our children's Christmas presentation. Following the program, we will enjoy Lottie Moon Cafe to support international missions.

Young at Heart - Fellowship Meal

December 14 | 1:00 pm

Lunch at The Fish Creel @ 1:00. We will meet at the restaurant (no bus). Headcount to Cathi Mayo (205-492-6520) by 12/12 or contact her for a ride, if needed.

Christmas Cantata & Meal

December 17 | 10:30 am

Following normal small group times, FBCR choir and the entire congregation will join together to worship the birth of our Savior through song, music, and Scripture. The worship service will be followed by a catered meal in the FLC.

Christmas Eve Service

December 24 | 10:30 am

On Christmas Eve, we will not meet in small groups, but we will gather in the sanctuary at 10:30 am for a Christmas Eve family worship service. The Lord's Supper will be served and we will enjoy a time of worship focused on our Savior's birth. No evening services will be held.

NEW MEMBERS

We are so excited to welcome Don & Jeanie Hays to our FBCR church family. They voiced their desire to join our church via letter on Sunday, November 13. Be sure to let them know how much we love having them in our fellowship! Picture to come!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Bible School shirts available! Scan the QR code to the left or click the link below to order. Missy Young will deliver the shirts to church. Navy or white options available as short-sleeve, long-sleeve, or sweatshirt.

twinriverscustomdesign.com/products/first-baptist-christmas-bible-school-shirts-2023

WANTED: READERS

Promise Land Preschool welcomes visitors to come by and read a book to students during the school week. If you would be willing to do this, contact the PLP director, Kim Springer (256.577.0953) to setup a date and for book approval.

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES

RESOURCES

ROOTED IN THE WORD

from the heart of Dr. Fred Karthaus

THANK HIM

Robert Cushman was one of the passengers on the Mayflower. His journey to the new world was hard and demanding. In fact Cushman recorded these words in his journal:

“If we ever make a plantation in New England, God works a miracle! Especially considering how scant we shall be of victuals [vittles], and (worst of all) ununited amongst ourselves. If I should write you of all the things that foretell our ruin, I should overcharge my weak head and grieve your tender heart. Only this I pray you. Prepare for evil tidings of us every day. I see not in reason how we can escape. Pray for us instantly.”

In spite of Cushman’s fears, God brought the pilgrims to the new world and helped them to establish a home in the wilderness. This Thanksgiving, I remind us all that the same God who protected the pilgrims protects us in the hard and dangerous world in which we live. God still hears and answers our prayers. He still is involved in the history of our nation and in the events of lives!

Thank Him for His protection and providence (Psalm 46:1)!

Thank Him for His lovingkindness and faithfulness (Psalm 92:2)!

Thank Him for His love that was shared through His son, Jesus (John 3:16)!

JUST THANK HIM!

I look forward to seeing you Sunday!