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Our Pastor Writes... By: Pastor Rob Armstrong

Thank you for the love and encouragement you have shown to my family and the rest of our ministerial staff during October. The special night of prayer was one of the most precious gifts you could ever give to us. The cards you took the time to write are a blessing, especially the ones from the children!

I am greatly encouraged at the testimonies of how the Lord is working in our church each week. During the month of October we have experienced great times of worship in our Sunday morning and Sunday night gatherings. Through His Word, God is leading us to be more like Jesus Christ as we study through James and respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit. If you haven’t been with us much in the last month, you can catch up with our sermon series online, and pick up with us this next week at 8:30am or 11:00am.

During the month of November there are several special emphases at Harrisburg. On November 3-5, 2017 we are focusing on missions. Harrisburg has partnered with Global Outreach to sponsor a conference entitled: “Made for Mission.” This

conference is right on track with what the Bible says about the life of each Christian, and it fits with the direction that God is directing through the leadership of John Gordon and our Missions Committee. The conference is free and open to anyone in our church and community. I hope you will take advantage of this by being present. You can find out more in this newsletter and online. I am excited to announce that we will be joining in the national Orphan Sunday on November 12, 2017. On Orphan Sunday we will join Christians all over our country and stand for the orphans in our country and all around the world. As Christians, we are to follow the command in Isaiah 1:17 to “defend the cause of the fatherless.” God has called us to defend the fatherless, to care for children who have no families, and to visit orphans in their distress. This special Sunday serves to equip each of us with a biblical understanding of adoption, and to see how our adoption into the family of God leads us to be involved in praying, supporting, fostering, and adopting. Our special guest preacher for both morning services on November 12, 2017 is a good friend of mine, Dr. Todd Brady. He is the Vice President for University Ministries and Assistant Professor of Ministry at Union University in Jackson, TN. In addition to various roles within the university Todd has served as a pastor and staff member in the local church. Todd and his wife, Amy founded Adoption and Family Matters- an organization for families who are pursuing family through adoption. They are the parents to 5 sons: Jack (12), William (10), Isaac (8), Benjamin (7) and Miller (3). I look forward to seeing you this next week on Sunday or Wednesday, and don’t forget to bring your Operation Christmas Child boxes on November 12. Make plans to be present at 5:00pm that day to support our children as they present their musical and we pray for Operation Christmas Child. You are a great church, and I am ever thankful to the Lord that I am your pastor.

By His Grace,Pastor Rob

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. Offering envelopes will be available soon in the pew racks. Please pray and give generously to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

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NovemberAT A GLANCE

WEEKLY

SUNDAYS (Deacon Election)November 5th, Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Zamar Student Choir 3:30 p.m.Evening Worship 5:00 p.m.

November 12th

Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Zamar Student Choir 3:30 p.m.Operation Christmas Child 5:00 p.m.Special Called Business Meeting 5:45 p.m.

November 19th, Budget Vote (both morning services)Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Zamar Student Choir 3:30 p.m.Evening Worship 5:00 p.m.Deacons’ Meeting 6:00 p.m. Choir Room

November 26th Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Festival Rehearsal 2:00 p.m.Evening Worship 5:00 p.m.

Church Offices ClosedThursday - Friday, November 23rd and 24th

MONDAYSMother’s Day Out 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Men’s Luncheon November 13th, 11:30 a.m.Merrymakers Luncheon November 20th, 11:30 a.m.Trail Life 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAYSMorning Stretch 9:00 a.m.WMU 11:15 a.m. (7th and 21st)

WEDNESDAYSEvening Meal 4:45 p.m.Library Open 5:00 p.m.Music and Missions 6:00 p.m.HBurg Student Service 6:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAYSMother’s Day Out 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Morning Stretch 9:00 a.m.Heritage Singers 10:00 a.m.Intercessory Prayer Group 12:00 p.m.

Weekly Budget Requirement 2017

September 24 |October 01 |October 08 |October 15 |October 22 |

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ivingExtended Teaching Care: November 5th 8:10 a.m.: Selena Davis, Amanda Holland, Christa Evans, Denise Green, Al & Tonya Cox, Dennis & Ashley Buse; 10:40 a.m.: Colee & Clarissa McCain, Keith & Gina Hood November 12th 8:10 a.m.: Bonnie Webb, Jill Conerly, Nelda Hartley, Jackie Webb, Amber Steele, Ashley Evans, Matt & Christy Oswalt, 10:40 a.m.: Trina Gamiel, DeAnna Wood, David & Cathy Davis November 19th 8:10 a.m.: Justin & Stacey Loden, Pam Hurst, Dee Dee Coker, Steve & Lisa Hensley, Alan & Carol Flowers; 10:40 a.m.: Liz Troxler, Robin Newell, Rick & Anna Morgan November 26th 8:10 a.m.: Jordan & Mary Heather Dozier, Katie Rieves, Lauren Knight, John & Cathy Leslie, Jason & Jennifer Boyette 10:40 a.m.: Steven & Jeanna Witt, Briley Backstrom, Brenda Tidwell.

Welcome Center Greeters, November 5th: Front: Bob and Joan Maynard Back: Chad and Angela Cooper | November 12th: Front: Buddy and Cecelia Palmer, Back: John and Carrie Coggins | November 19th: Front: Lee and Lynda Thornton, Back: Mike and Margaret Robinson | November 26th: Front: Harry and Sarah London Back: Blue and Sue Logan.

Sunday SchoolAttendance

September 24 |October 01 |October 08 |October 15 |October 22 |

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Wednesday Evenings begin at 4:45 p.m. with a Family Fellowship Supper in the Fellowship Hall. A delicious meal is served (with separate children’s meal) for only $4.00 for adults and $2.50 for kids, with a $12.00 family maximum. Also available is a Full Salad Bar for $4.00 or add the Full Salad Bar with the meal for $6.00. November 1st: Country Fried Steak with Gravy, Navy Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuits, Slaw and Dessert. Children: Pizza Sticks and Chips. November 8th: Beef Stroganoff, Lima Beans, Corn, Texas Toast, Salad and Dessert. Children: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches and Tater Tots. November 15th: Chicken Pot Pie, Fried Squash, Biscuits, Pear Salad and Dessert. Children: Ham Sandwiches and French Fries. November 21st (Wednesday on Tuesday): Turkey and Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, English Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, and Dessert Children: Corn Dog Nuggets and Sweet Potato Fries. November 29th: Vegetable Beef Soup, Sandwiches, Corn Bread, Crackers and Dessert. Children: Chicken Nuggets and French Fries.

STAFF ON CALLIn the event of an emergency,

the minister on call can be reached at 891-7914. Nov. 4-5: Michael Kelly | Nov. 11-12: David Smith |

Nov. 18-19: Aaron Tomes | Nov. 25-26: Tim Alexander

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PRESCHOOL NEWS

PNO will be on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. While you are out this month, your child(ren) will enjoy playing on the bouncies, making a Thanksgiving craft, sharing what they are thankful for, and enjoying rice krispie treats and Goldfish for snack. Please bring a canned food item to help those in need. The cost is $15 per family for members and non-members if you reserve your spot by Sunday, November 5, 2017. The cost will be $20 after the deadline. Please call Tonya Cox at 348-2505 or 372-6592 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

“Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”

Psalm 105:4

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Our next Family Dedication service will be on Sunday, November 19th. As Christian parents, we know that our children are gifts from God, and that we are responsible to God for their Christian nurture. We believe that dedicating our children to be raised to know and love God is a very special thing. Our parent meeting before the service will be on Wednesday night, November 8th, at 6:00. Please contact Angela Mitchell if you would like to participate in Family Dedication or if you have any questions. (amitchell@harrisburgonline.org, 397-9025)

Please consider being a volunteer to help keep our babies through three year olds during our morning worship services. This is such a vital ministry, and we would love for you to be a part of it. We have two adults in each room, so maybe your spouse or a friend can volunteer with you. You will only be asked to serve four times a year, one Sunday a quarter, for one morning service. You can choose whether you serve in the early or late service, and you can let us know which age group you would like to work with – babies, ones, twos or threes. Please prayerfully consider becoming an ETC Volunteer! For more information or to volunteer, call Angela Mitchell (823-7124) or Nelda Hartley (823-7110). THANK YOU to those who already serve in ETC! You are such a blessing to our little ones and their families!

CHILDREN’S NEWSChristmas Tree Give-Away

GA and RA Lottie Moon FundraiserThe RAs and GAs are hard at work making ornaments and decorating

their trees for this year’s Christmas Tree Give-Away. You can register

to win during Family Night Supper on Wednesday, Dec.

6th. Our GAs and RAs ask that you make a donation to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering when you register

for your ticket. Winning tickets will be drawn

at the beginning of Prayer Meeting.

NOVEMBER M&M’S SCHEDULE:Nov. 01 - Operation Christmas Child Packing PartyNov. 08 - All MusicNov. 15 - Regular M&M’sNov. 22 - No M&M’s, Thanksgiving BreakNov. 29 - Regular M&M’s for 1st - 3rd, Festival Rehearsal for 4th - 6th

PB&J Kids! Keep working towards your goal of 60 PB&Js by December 10th. Pick up your new devotional guides in Sunday School through-out the month of November. Let Ms. Shelley know if you have any questions and let her know what impact PB&J is having on your life. Parents, please keep encouraging your kids to spend time in the Word daily.

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STUDENT NEWSSTAY CONNECTED WITH THE STUDENT MINISTRY!

With a busy schedule, staying connected can be a challenge. To help everyone stay connected, we ask parents and students to plug into our text system. We use text as a mass info share or reminder. Simply, text HBURG to the short code 84576.

We also use an app called GroupME. It is a free app that is multi-platform and we use it for trips and Sunday School announcements. It is easy to connect and parents are welcome to be in groups but are asked to direct message teachers for more info rather than group chat.

In addition to our text upgrades, we are asking every family to update their information with the church so we can be more effective with our communication. Let’s make sure we have your current e-mail and mobile phone number! Please contact Donna Sharp at 662-842-6917 to update your information!

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CALLING ALL HARRISBURG PARENTS OF BOYS AGES 5-17: Its not too late to JOIN THE TRAIL! HBC Trail Life Troop 33 invites any and all parents interested in learning more about Trail Life to attend one of our regular meetings, generally held every other Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in The Lodge. Trail Life USA is about building Character, ex-periencing Adventure, and growing Leadership in boys through a Christ-centered outdoor curriculum. Programs are tailor-made for boys ages 5 – 17; awards can be earned throughout the program and the best of the best may be able to earn Trail Life’s highest honor: The Freedom Award.

Troop 33 is also looking for adults to fulfill several key leadership positions. If spending more time with your son(s) is a goal for you, and hectic schedules are just not allowing, please prayerfully consider setting aside time to explore what Trail Life USA can offer your family. Troop 33 is a ministry of Harrisburg Baptist Church and while you may be looking for a program to help challenge your boy(s) to become faithful, trained young men; there are perhaps other boys who need father figures in their lives to help them along the same Trail Life. If you are inter-ested in becoming a leader, please see Trail Life leaders Opie Hurst or Scott Williams; or see Paul Backstrom for further details.

RECREATION / SENIOR ADULT ASSOCIATEPlease contact David Smith, 231-4944, about this position if you are interested.

MORNING STRETCHCome in from the cold and join our warm Fellowship. We meet each Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:00-9:45 in the gym. We gather to stretch our body and spirit with simple exercises and laughter!

GRACE MINISTRYHolidays offer excellent opportunities to share acts of grace to the home bound. Come by Senior Adult Board and see how you can make a Holliday Happy for one of our homebound. Contact/text 231-4944, dsmith@harrisburgonline.org.

SHEPHERD’S CENTER Seniors Serving SeniorsAll Saints Episcopal Church will host Shepherd’s Center November 16, 9:00-11:00. Come join us for refreshments and inspirational ideas from senior adults in our community.

MERRYMAKERSThe Merrymakers will meet Monday, November 20, at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Come listen to the Earth Lady, Margaret Gratz as she shares about her new book, “Butterflies: At Home in the Earth Lady’s Garden,” Sign up at Senior Adult/Recreation table or by calling 231-4944.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT GUEST HAPPIES / GOODIES Help us provide homemade or store bought baked goods, craft, or a simple seasonal happy for our guest. Anniversaries and birthdays are also recognized. Four Happy’s are needed each week. Sign up for a Wednesday at Senior Adult Office, or call/text 662-231- 4944.

The trip November 28-30, Nashville, TN, is full. Call to be put on the waiting list. Details listed at Sr. Adult Board. More details to come later! Sign up at Sr. Adult/Recreation Assistant’s Office for the next available trip or call 823-7135.

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RECREATION / SENIOR ADULT NEWSBASKETBALL UPDATEOur church has Boys 1/2gr., 3/4gr., 5/6gr., 7/8gr., 9/12gr. , and Girls 1/2gr. 3/5gr.,6/8., and 9/12gr. Teams in the Lee County Church League. We still need a few more coaches. Contact David Smith at 231-4944. There may be basketball practices on one end of gym from now till Christmas Break.

GYM FLOOR REFINISHINGThe gym floor will be refinished Wednesday, November 22, and remain closed until Sunday 26. The Rec Facilities will close at noon on Wednesday 22, and remain closed for the holiday weekend.

DISC GOLF COURSEThe fall is here and so are our Tee Marker Signs. Thanks Grayson Robbins, the designer of the 36 markers! Our 18 hole course will continue upgrades. Free loaner disc and course layouts available now at Rec Desk.

REC FITNESS FACILITIESMon thru Fri, 7:00am– 9:30pm, Sat 9:00am – 1:30pm. Parents Night Out, Friday November 10 (gym closed). Call Rec Desk for up to date schedule 823-7114, 662-231- 4944. Facilities are closed 15 minutes before and after all church services.

BIRTHDAY PARTIESContact David Smith 823-7115, Come by Rec Desk and pick up an updated brochure to see how you can reserve a party.

FITNESS ROOM AUTHORIZATIONContact Rec Ministry at 662-231- 4944, or 662-823- 7135 for details how you can become authorized to use fitness facilities. Children 7 th and 8 th grade can come with their parents, 9th grade and older may request their own ID.

November 5th

8:15 am - 9:30 amTerry Black

9:45 am-10:45 amRobert Yarber11:00 am- NoonDoug Whitenton

November 12th

8:15 am - 9:30 amBill Collins

9:45 am-10:45 amDan Sheals

11:00 am- NoonFrank Kessler

November 19th

8:15 am - 9:30 amMurry Coward

9:45 am-10:45 amMark Weeden11:00 am- NoonDavid MaddoxSE

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8:15 am - 9:30 amBlue Logan

9:45 am-10:45 amRicky Metcalfe11:00 am- Noon

John Hall

Please join us for our next Men’s Ministry Luncheon on Monday, November 13th at 11:30 a.m. in the HBC Lodge. Our guest speaker will be Judd Hambrick, The Hambrick Enterprises Group LLC, Former Television News Anchorman and TV Program Creator.

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2018 Proposed BudgetThere will be a copies of the HBC proposed 2018 budget available in the Gathering Space. The proposed 2018 budget will be discussed in the Business Meeting on 5:00 pm on November 12. We will vote (without discussion) on the budget on November 19, 2017 at both morning Worship Services.