Contemporary Worship – 8:15 a.m. Jesus, What a Wonderful Child

Christmas Hallelujah—Garrett Booth

Advent Candle & Video—Joy

Welcome and Fellowship

Welcome to Our World—Soloist: Hope Harrell

Offering

Not For a Moment

Message—Joel Samuels

Offering

Presentation of Decisions

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Video

Announcements

Traditional Worship – 10:30 a.m. Prelude

Call to Worship—Welcome to Our World—Youth Choir

Soloist: Hope Harrell

Hymn of Praise—Joy to the World! (#270)

Advent Candle & Video—Joy

Welcome

Congregational Praise—Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You (#271)

Message in Song—Christmas Hallelujah—Garrett Booth

Offertory Hymn—Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (#277)

Offertory

Choral Message—It’s Christmas—Sanctuary Choir

Message—Joel Samuels

Hymn of Invitation—What Child Is This (#281)

Announcements

Song of Celebration—Angels We Have Heard on High (#278)

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Video

Postlude

December 16

Ronnie Opolka Bob Martin Buddy Bunch Bobby Grissom Terrell Cabler John Roper Dale Edwards Jim Nix Gary Gray James Swords Mark Sterling

December 23

Tony Cornelius Adam Bunch Benny Hyatt Hugh McCulley Eddie Allen Gideon Ewing Jeff Wolford Jeff Yancy Steven Crosthwait

HOW TO JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY

By Baptism: For one who has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and desires to obey

Christ by being baptized by immersion.

By Letter: For one who is saved, has been baptized by immersion after being saved

and is a member in good standing of another Baptist church.

By Statement: For one who has been saved and baptized by immersion after being

saved, but is not a member of another Baptist church.

Come forward during the invitation at the end of the worship service and tell the pastor

that you want to become a member of FBCG, and we will take care of the rest.

Welcome to First Baptist Church

Whatever your need, whatever your reason, welcome to First Baptist Church of Guntersville. We know that He has a purpose for bringing you on this special day, to this special place. We hope you feel a genuine (welcome) as you share with us in this worship experience. As a church family, we have a clear vision of what God wants this fellowship to do: “to know Christ and to make Him known.” True worship is our spiritual priori-ty and loving people is our spiritual privilege.

» Please complete the guest information card, located in the front of your pew, and place it in the offering plate when it is passed during the offering time. We will respect the personal nature of the information that

you share.

» CDs are available of this morning’s message. You may obtain a copy

by contacting the Church Office.

» If you have made a personal commitment to God regarding your relationship with Him and/or this church, we encourage you to come forward during the invitation following the message to share this deci-

sion with our church family.

» Our offering time is an extension of our worship. As our guest, you are welcome to worship with an offering, but please do not feel obligat-

ed.

» Should you need help, please see one of our ushers. They’re ready

to help you or get whatever help you may need.

» Wednesday evening activities begin with Family Supper at 5:00 p.m. and Bible Study/prayer service for adults at 6:30. A variety of activities

are provided for children & students as well.

WEEKLY NEWS AND INFORMATION

December 16, 2018

“And suddenly there was with the angel a

multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and

saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth

peace, good will toward men.”

- Luke 2:13-14

this week @ fbc week of December 16, 2018

Sunday

Contemporary Worship 8:15 am

Sunday School 9:15 am

Traditional Worship 10:30 am

Haitian Service, Lodge 11:00 am

Wednesday

Family Night Supper 5:00 pm

(August—May)

Library Opens 6:00 pm

Youth Worship 6:30 pm

Children’s Activities 6:30 pm

Prayer Service Adults 6:30 pm

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm

Praise Team Rehearsal 8:00 pm

The staff is ready to help you in any way possible. If you would like prayer, an answer to a question, or personal ministry, please give one of these caring Christian leaders a call. They’re ready to make a difference in your life!

CHURCH OFFICE: 582-5141

Joel Samuels, Pastor ext 102

Associate Pastor ext 107

Johnny Beard, Minister of Education ext 110

Melanie Baker,

Director of Children’s Ministries ext 104

Ken Patterson, Minister of Music ext 108

Barbara Young, Secretary ext 101

Amy Fondren, Secretary ext 100

1000 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 / 256.582.5141 / www.gvillefbc.org

Deacon Lock-Up Schedule December 2018

Lendell Glassco, Lynn Holifield, Pokey Payne

January 2018 Kevin Hawk, Mike Reaves,

John Roper

TELLER COMMITTEE

12/16/2018 12/23/2018

Danny Owens Dale Edwards

Mike Thigpen Mike Reaves

Our people came – 12/09/18

FBC SS Total 311 Contemporary Service 237 Traditional Service 173

Our people gave – 12/04–12/10

Undesignated $ 21,130.00 BF & CTG & V 1,530.00 Other 23,154.25 TOTAL $ 45,814.25

Challenge to GrowChallenge to Grow

Loan Balance Citizens –$ 977,342.63

Monthly Need –$ 10,508.85

CTG Last Mth Rec –Nov –$ 2,025.00

Vison 20/20 Rec—Nov –$ 17,971.00

CTG MTD (12/03/18) –$ 420.00

Nursery Worker Schedule 8:15 Service

Eva Tidwell, Linda Cole, Trista Conner, Janice Samuels, Amanda Rowe,

Tracy Smith (desk) 10:30 Service

Eva Tidwell, Linda Cole, Rileigh Bunch, Kathy Reaves

Bring your family to supper with us on Wednesdays!

Supper Begins at 5:00 pm!

1 Adult $ 5.00

2 Adults $10.00

1 Adult/1 Child $ 7.50

1 Adult/2 Children $10.00

1 Adult/3 Children $12.50

2 Adults/1 Child $12.50

2 Adults/2 Children $15.00 Family Cap $15.00

Wednesday Night Suppers will resume on January 9.

Senior high girls will Outflow this week.

Strength to Stand conference is Jan 18th-21st. Seven kids need scholarships. Any amount would help. $175 is the cost per student.

VISION 2020: His mission. Our focus.

Goal: $250,000 Received: $181,811.58

Terrace Lake Bible Study - 10:00 am

December 17—Richard Moebes

December 24—Neil Gunter

Cedar Lodge Ministry

The Cedar Lodge Ministry is in need of travel size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Notecards are needed, as well. Please place donations in the container outside the library.

Marriage Retreat 2019

Marriage Retreat to Berry College on April 5-7, 2019. The cost is $650 per couple and includes two nights’ accommodations at the Normandy

Lodge on the campus of Berry College and ALL MEALS prepared by a private chef! Contact Dustin or Lindsey Hornbuckle to reserve your spot. A deposit

of $200 is due TODAY.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Goal: $55,000 Received: $32,903

Search for Baby Jesus—Preschoolers through 2nd grade. December 19th at 6pm. We will leave from the church on the bus with The Shepherds to go and look for baby Jesus...such a fun exciting night. Sign up sheet at the preschool check in desk. Space on the bus is limited, so please sign up soon.

Christmas Chaos!! December 19th 6pm in Kids Worship room. For Grades 3-5!! Fun night of games and chaos!

"Comfort and Joy"

The Elizabeth Sunday School Class will be putting together baskets for city organizations that have to work on Christmas (police, firemen, hospital, etc.) We need volunteers to deliver the baskets on Christmas and Christmas Eve.

Baskets are to be picked up in the Fellowship Hall after Sunday School on December 23rd. You can sign up for delivery times in the hall outside the

library. Contact Sherry Manley with any questions.

Wednesday, December 19—Search for Baby Jesus, 6-8pm

Sunday, December 23—Carols By Candlelight, 6:30pm

Monday—Wednesday, December 24-26—Church office closed

Wednesday, December 26—No classes or activities

Sunday, December 30—ONE SERVICE, 10:30am, No classes

Welcome New Members:

Paul & Debbie Murphy, by Letter

Deacon: Pokey Payne

FBC expresses deepest sympathy to Dale Edwards and

family at the passing of his mother, Marcelle Edwards. FBC expresses deepest sympathy to Dean Montgomery

and family at the passing of his father, Jack Montgomery.