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WHAT’S NEW

From Eure Pastor’s Desk

There are so many words that can describe our various goals and plans for 2015. Certainly each of us within the church could find a different word to describe how we should be as followers of Christ. Faithful, kind, truthful, repentant, etc. These words and many more would be accurate to explain the character each follower should strive. During the month of January, the worship services will have a strong emphasis on servant-hood. The scheduling of deacon ordination and the pastor installation services offer an oppor-tunity for us to understand more clearly how God calls each believer to take up his/her cross daily and follow Jesus. [Luke 9:23]. I will address servanthood more in the near future, but let’s looks at the attitude Jesus de-sires for His servants. In Luke 9:46-48, His disciples eventually began arguing over who would be the greatest disciple among them. They believed since they were part of Jesus’ coming kingdom, they should figure out their leadership role. Perhaps the minister of finance was the greatest. Maybe it was the minister of war. Or maybe one of them wanted to serve in the office of Vice-messiah! Whatever the details, Jesus knew they were arguing over which of them would be the most influential, the most powerful, the wealthiest. The Lord answered their argument with an object lesson. Taking a child- weak, vulnerable, inexperienced, most likely poor- He told them that showing hospitality to one like that in His name was doing the same to Him and God who sent Him. The greatest of them would not over-look those who seem insignificant. The greatest would not seek positions of power, but surrender personal will and ambitions for the Lord. As we approach what it means to serve Christ, let’s remember servanthood – whether a simple worker or a leader- means becoming humble servants sent on mission in His name, for His purpose, for His glory. As we empty ourselves and allow the Lord to fill us with His grace and goodness, He makes us great!

The LifeSource FERRY FARM BAPTIST NEWSLETTER January 2015

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

NEW MEMBERS

FOR CHILDREN: “Cherub Choir”

Ages 3-5yrs Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM

Begins January 14

JoySong Children’s Choir Grades 1-5

Sundays @ 6:30 PM Begins January 18

FOR STUDENTS:

Youth Worship Band & Creative Arts Grades 6-12

Sundays @ 5:00 PM Begins January 11

FOR ADULTS:

Celebration Choir Ages 18+

Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM Begins January 7

SNOOPY'S GIFT

As a part of "Christmas Lights," we were able to collect quite a bundle of toys for SERVE.

Check out the photo below.

Thanks to everyone who helped pitch in and make Christmas special for families in our area. A huge word of thanks to Skip & Diane Nolan & their "elves" for helping coordinate this initiative! "You are the light of the world"

- Matthew 5:14

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Advent Season such a tre-mendous blessing, highlighted by the weekly worship services and the "Christmas Lights" Coffee House. We are so unbelievably blessed with such a dedicated and gifted Worship Arts ministry, as seen through our wonderful , ensembles, soloists, drama team (including the weekly Advent readers, a fabu-lous "Charlie Brown" cast, and our amazing director Camilla Lat-ham!), and fantastic tech crew! I know I say it a lot, but it is such an indescribable blessing to serve with such a team as this. To God be the glory! - Pastor Duane

For more articles please see the back page of the calendar

We are so grateful and blessed to have a church family who has showered us with pray-ers, condolences and offers of assistance. Thank you so very much for your kind words, calls, cards, emails, text messages and per-sonal visits. Please continue to pray for Jim the children as they seek God’s grace and guidance in the days and weeks ahead. Steve & Debbie Hill, Heather Cardwell and all the family of Gretchen Yee. We sincerely thank the SAM group for their continued support to SERVE. Your food dona-tions have meant so much to the 4-500 fami-lies that receive emergency food assistance each month. It is only with your help that we can continue to meet those needs. Every can...every box...every jar helps a family put food on the table. On their behalf, we thank you, again, for your generous spirit and your ongoing church food collection. Marilyn Steven, Ex. Director of SERVE On behalf of the church staff, thank you for all of the cards, gifts, and baked goodies shared with us for Christmas. It is such a privilege to serve with such a kind and gracious church family and who are won-derful bakers! Pastors John, Duane, Rob,

Carol, Robbie and “the Julies “.

THANK YOU

Isaac & Leigha Montrief

104 Windsor Circle, 22405

Noah King

4002 Englandtown Rd., 22408

Cole Biggers 40 Clarion Drive, 22405

Colin Bunch

8273 Hoover Drive

King George, 22485

Matthew Kidwell

115 Morton Rd., 22405

Patricia Doleman

5713 Castlebridge Rd., #105, 22407

703-967-5685

Chris & Kristi Zimmerman and their

daughter Caitlyn

1376 Charleston St.

King George, VA 22485

540-272-5950

John & Joy Eure and their daughter

Annmarie

76 Cannon Ridge Drive, 22405

434-579-7592

*Continued on the back of calendar*

RA Pinewood Derby

To all our Children’s Min-

istry Servants - teachers,

helpers, leaders, care-

givers, parents and

friends - thank you for

loving our kids and help-

ing them to learn about Jesus! Also thank

you church for supporting our children’s min-

istry! On a personal note, thank you for the

beautiful Christmas cards, gifts and goodies -

your kindness is such a blessing!

SUNDAY, Jan. 4

CHILDCARE

9:00 AM

Sarah Pelfrey, Alaina Patterson 11:15 AM:

Pat Montrief, Cyresa Perkins KidzQuest, Jr.

Junior & Denise Long

DEACONS

C.Courtland, C. McKinney, W. Latham

USHERS

Women’s Usher Team

SENIOR PASTOR John Eure (434) 579-7592

john.eure@ferryfarmbc.org

WORSHIP ARTS PASTOR Duane DeHart (540) 419-5216

duane.dehart@ferryfarmbc.org

ASSOC. PASTOR OF STUDENTS Rob Marsh (540) 907-6439

rob.marsh@ferryfarmbc.org

ASSOC. PASTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Carol Seeley (540) 834-7143

carol.seeley@ferryfarmbc.org

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Julie Young (540) 371-2954

julie.young@ferryfarmbc.org

TREASURER Julie Malecha (540) 371-2954

julie.malecha@ferryfarmbc.org

PASTOR EMERITUS Paige Young PASHYoung@aol.com

SUNDAY, Jan. 11

CHILDCARE 9:00 AM

Katie & Collen Schneider 11:15 AM:

Cody & Emily Natale

KidzQuest, Jr.

Katie Pifer, Ginger Summers

DEACONS

M. Freeman, F. Cardwell, S. Casey

USHERS

TBD

SUNDAY, Jan. 18

CHILDCARE

9:00 AM

Scott & Stefanie Casey 11:15 AM

Paula & Austin Horton KidzQuest, Jr.

Leslie & Tammy Bowling

DEACONS

G. Withers, D. Conrad, R. Adkins

USHERS

TBD

SUNDAY, Jan. 25

CHILDCARE

9:00 AM

Leslie & Tammy Bowling 11:15 AM:

Emily King, Kristi Zimmerman KidzQuest, Jr.

Jackie & Claudia Pfleuger

DEACONS

A. Johnson, S. Tolley, D. Richards

USHERS

TBD

Ferry Farm Baptist Church 1 Westmoreland Drive

Fredericksburg, VA 22405

PHONE: (540) 371-2954 FAX: 540.373.6300 WEB SITE: www.ferryfarmbc.org EMAIL: julie.young@ferryfarmbc.org

Next LifeSource will be published February 24 Please have your arti-cles to Julie Young by February 20 at the latest. Thank you!

GREETERS FOR

January 1st & 2nd Week - Pat Montrief, Doris Hodnett

3rd & 4th Week - Bill & Donna Elliott

Dec. 29 - Jan. 4 John Eure Jan. 5- Jan. 11 Duane DeHart Jan. 12 - Jan. 18 Rob Marsh Jan. 19 - Jan. 25 John Eure Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 Carol Seeley

WORSHIP ASSISTANCE CHANCELLOR VILLAGE - Helen Watson

WILBURN GARDENS - Kitty Wiltshire

GREENFIELD on Rt. 1 - Barbara Layton

THE CROSSINGS at FALLS RUN - Betty Bell, Mary Story

HEALTH SOUTH - Kitty Frazier

ST.MARY’S, Richmond - Patty Hurlbut

HOME -

Gene Pauley Pam Cross Betty Jo Johnson Jack Carlock Freda Barr A. Clements Virginia Carlock Doris Byram Sarah Wood Doris Carter

PRAYER CONCERNS

November 30, 2014 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship 157 Worship 325 STEWARDSHIP General Fund $12,833.41 Building Fund 300.00 TOTAL: $13,133.41

December 7, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship 180 Worship 309 STEWARDSHIP General Fund $13,526.17 Building Fund 1,025.00 TOTAL: $14,551.17

December 14, 2015 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship 172 Worship 306 STEWARDSHIP General Fund $15,283.15 Building Fund 445 .00 TOTAL: $15,728.15

December 21, 2014 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship 152 Worship 365 STEWARDSHIP General Fund $20,566.00 Building Fund 200.00 TOTAL: $20,766.00

December 28, 2014 ATTENDANCE Bible Fellowship 121 Worship 152 STEWARDSHIP General Fund $24,720.66 Building Fund 921.86 TOTAL: $25,556.62 Weekly Budget Requirement $13,291

WEEKLY RECORDS

CHURCH STAFF CONTACT INFO

PASTORAL CARE

1 Westmoreland Drive

Fredericksburg, VA 22405