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Welcome to . . .
January 3, 2016
Connecting ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Jesus Christ
Broadcast: Cable—Channel 9, Radio—93.1FM,
or online at www.fbcstephenville.org
Sign Language translation provided for the hearing impaired.
Sunday Bible Studies-9:30am • Sunday Worship Service-10:45am
Introduction: The Parable of the Life-Saving Mission
What is our purpose?
What is our mission?
Are we rescuing people?
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
We are the ________________ - the body of Christ!
Do you know what part of the body you are assigned by God?
Do you know what spiritual gifts Christ has given you?
True Church membership is functioning ____________!
Where are you serving the LORD?
What have you done for Jesus this week?
Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her!
Do you love the church?
Are you giving yourself away for Christ?
Conclusion:
Are you familiar with “End of the Spear”?
Dear Lord,
Make me a functioning member of your Church, your
body. Help me to be the “eye,” the “ear,” the “hand,”
that you created me to be. As a functioning servant,
I will give. I will serve. I will minister. I will study. I will
share you with my world. As part of the body, I will
pray and love all the other parts for your glory.
Your servant ________________________.
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SPRING BREAK/SUMMER MISSIONS
Opportunities to Move to the Next Chair:
Family Friendly Wednesday Nights Intro Night January 6
“I Will Be A Functioning Church Member”
1 Corinthians 12 & 13
~ Chapter One ~
FIRST NEWS WORSHIP Baptism “Loving God, Loving Each Other” Gideon 5 Welcome Worship Medley Congregation Offertory Prayer Wendell Gideon Special Music Debbie Whites Message Pastor Ken May A Time of Response “Take My Life, Lead Me, Lord” No. 287 “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” No. 305 Recognition of Decisions Final Thought “Step By Step”
HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN?
Admit: Admit your need for God. (Romans 3:23) Believe: Believe that Jesus is the one and only cure for your sin.
(Romans 10:9-10) Confess: Confess that Jesus is now the One you are following as
Lord. (Romans 10:9-10)
We would be honored to speak to you about following Jesus. Please come forward at the invitation or contact the church office.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF FBC?
Start following Jesus and be baptized... turn your life over to Jesus and follow Him, or Transfer of membership... from another Baptist church, or By Statement... that you are following Jesus and have already been baptized by immersion.
GOD’S INVITATION TO YOU!
During the invitation time at the end of the service you will see people come respond to God. Will you follow Jesus and join us
today? If so, then come forward and let us celebrate your decision.
____ I prayed to receive Christ as my personal Savior. ____ I want to renew my commitment to follow Christ. ____ I would like to join this church.
OTHER DECISIONS GOD IS LEADING YOU TO MAKE. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Limited Seating!
Tickets on sale January 10th
through February 7th
*Pick up your book in the Sanctuary
Foyer! ($5 Suggested Donation)
Sundays January 3 - February 14
A six week preaching series.
Intro Night—Wednesday, January 6
5:30pm Family Meal—Finger Foods 6:00pm Adult Discipleship—Chapel Hear about all the classes and sign up for which class you want to join. Children’s Music Kick-Off—3rd floor Youth Bible Drill—2nd floor 7:00pm Youth Merge—2nd floor 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Worship Center
The Ed, Discipleship, Missions Search Committee has been working hard and will make a presentation to the church on
January 10th. Their recommendation includes that this position be made Associate Pastor to assist the Pastor in some of the
Administrative duties. The Candidate will be here on January 24th in view of a call with a Special Called Business Meeting
to vote at the end of the service.
Everyone 55 + are invited to the first First Monday Luncheon, Monday, January 4, from 11am-1pm to launch our new Senior program.
Food, Fun, & Faith! We will announce the winner of the “Name the Senior Program
Contest,” have a concert by the Quartet, and discuss the future of the
newly named Senior Program. Join us for some exciting times!
Interested in playing Basketball? Call or text Jason Trimble
at 972-658-6071. Games are on Tuesday nights
beginning mid-January. (times vary).
THIS WEEK AT FBC
Monday, January 4 11:00am Senior Adult Lunch—Fellowship Hall 1:30pm Homebound Ministry—Room 112 6:00pm Women’s Quilting Group—Room 221 7:00pm Deacon’s Meeting—Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, January 5 6:30pm ESL (English as a Second Language) - Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, January 6 5:00pm Bells of Glory Handbell Rehearsal—Choir Room Family Meal—Finger Foods 6:00pm Children’s Music Kick-Off—Education Bldg., 3rd Floor Youth Bible Drill—Education Building, 2nd Floor Adult Discipleship Classes (see website for description, location and cost, if any) 7:00pm Youth Merge—Education Building, 2nd Floor 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Worship Center
Thursday, January 7 10:00am Prime Time Choir Rehearsal—Chapel 4:00pm Riverwalk After School Program—Riverwalk Apartments
Saturday, January 9 7:30am Men’s Encouragement Team (E-Team)—Room 123 “The Greatest Words Ever Spoken About Eternity”
Sunday, January 10 8:30am Worship Rehearsal —Worship Center 9:30am Bible Studies for Life— Ed. & Worship Center Buildings 10:45am Worship Service—Cable: Channel 9 & Radio: 93.1FM The Lord’s Supper 4:30pm Children’s Bible Drill—Education Building, 3rd Floor 5:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal—Worship Center 6:00pm University Challenge Leader Day—Worship Center 6:30pm Women’s In-Reach “Renew” - Chapel
FINANCIAL REPORT
Actual October Fiscal YTD thru October Giving Last Week Income $ 137,672 $ 991,319 $ 48,383 Expense $ 151,796 $ 980,433 Attendance 12/27 Net $ (14,108) $ 11,082 437
OFFICE 254-965-3187 • 334 W Green St
Monday—Thursday: 8:30am—4:30pm (closed during lunch hour) Friday: 8:30am—Noon
NURSERY Sundays: 9:15am—12:15pm Wednesdays: 5:45pm—8:30pm
LIBRARY Sundays: 8:45am—9:30am Wednesdays: 4:30pm—6:30pm
Received as of December 27 $32,245