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Trunk or Treat was a huge success. Despite bad weather, we had about

4,000 people to come out! We had wonderful music and lots of candy! Everyone was patient and appreciative. Our volunteers were GREAT! Lots of connections were

made and many conversations about church were had.

“FBC Rock Hill is the best Faith Family Ever. We moved Trunk or Treat inside and everyone way outdid themselves. Staff and volunteers came together to serve THOUSANDS of people in our community! And what patient people in our community!”

- Pastor Steve Polk

Our Impact Mission Conference was November 6-10. Ed Humphrey, our team leader, did a fantastic job coordinating all of the different events and logistics. The missionaries arrived on Wednesday and met with the preschool, children’s, and pre-teen ministries that evening. On Thursday, they had lunch with our senior adults and evening fellowships with our Sunday School classes. On Friday, we hosted about 250 people for supper and Pastor Hogg interviewed different missionaries to learn about their areas of service. We heard from Ginger Duncan of United International Ministries and Jack Blankenship of Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Winthrop, York Tech, and Clinton College. We also heard an update from Andy Stewart and Taproot Church in San Antonio. Finally, we heard from missionaries from Indonesia. After hearing about the ministry there, we signed a three year partnership with them.

On Saturday morning, the men’s ministry hosted an event offsite. The women had a roundtable discussion in the Worship Center with our women missionaries and visited Children’s Attention Home where they delivered items that had been collected leading up to Impact. The response from the missionaries for the men’s and women’s events were very positive.

On Sunday morning, Pastor Hogg interviewed Kenny Dubnick and Jez Dearing from Birmingham in the UK. After hearing about their ministries there, we signed a three-year commitment with Jez and Second City Church. Pastor Hogg also interviewed Chris who works with Muslim refugees in Europe and will be leading a conference at First Baptist in March that focuses on the work with Muslim refugees around the world. We also heard from Craig who works with Muslims in a large city in Southeast Asia. At the end of the weekend, one of our missionaries, Andy Stewart, commented, “The week was a huge blessing. I was so refreshed, encouraged, and most of all, inspired by your beautiful church”.

Here are the total commitments made at the end of Impact:

- Total commitments - 296 - Prayer for Impact missionaries - 253 - Prayer for role in impacting the lost - 220 - Serve locally - 136 - Go to UK - 16 - Go to DR - 05 - Go to San Antonio - 12 - Go to Surabaya - 03 - More info about international projects - 15 - Help with IMB conference - 96 - Give to missions offering - 201

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In November and December our First Kids Preschoolers and Elementary Children collected money to help families in need in other parts of the world! We called it the “Barnyard Project”. We collected money to purchase chickens for families so that they can have eggs, both to eat and to sell.

To help motivate our kids and their familes, one of our awesome First Kids volunteers, Alan Hinchman, promised to dress as a chicken if we reached our goal with the “Barnyard Project”! Not only did we reach our goal, we surpassed it. Thank you, Alan, and thank you to all of our amazing Children’s Ministry First Kids volunteers! We could not do it without you!

CHILDREN’S CHIOR

“Thank you to all the cast of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. You did a great job! The Herdmans showed us that even the roughest, toughest people can be changed by Jesus! And the “church folks” reminded us that giving the gift of Jesus is still the Best Christmas present ever!”

- Kim Sloan (Pageant Director)

On December 08, our Children’s Choirput on “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical”, and our Pre-School choiropened the show! After the performances everyone enjoyed a delicious dessert social. All of our children did an amazing job and our voluteers did such a great job working with them over the last several weeks.

Thank You to everyone who rang the bell for the Salvation Army at Walmart this year. We had 78 people volunteer!

The week of Thanksgiving, several members of the Worship traveled to New York and joined with over 350 singers from across the country to premier a new Christmas musical titled “The Miracle of Christmas”. This musical was performed on November 25th in the world famous Carnegie Hall to a packed house of over 2000 people.

FOR THE SALVATION ARMY

CARNEGIE HALL TRIP

JAN. 05: Regular Sunday Services ResumeWe will resume our regular Sunday morning schedule, so invite a friend to join you for worship and Sunday School as we start the year off right.

JAN. 08: Wednesday Night Activities Resume(Starting back at 4:00 p.m. on the FBC Campus)We have a variety of activities for all ages. The full list of our activities can be found online at fbcrh.us/fbc_wna.

JAN. 08: Equipping U Classes Start Back (6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on FBC Campus)New Classes! For a full description and list of classes/groups, and to register, visit fbcrh.us/fbceu or text EU to 803-310-4455.

JAN. 12 : Leadership Rally (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Worship Center)Everyone who volunteers to serve through any of our ministries and committees is invited to our gathering of FBC leaders. Information and inspiration describe the agenda. You’ll hear stories, be updated on ministry plans, and become better prepared to help lead our church. A chili social will follow. You won’t want to miss it!

JAN. 14: New Women’s Bible Studies Begin(9:00 a.m. in The Rock) New Tuesday morning Bible study classes!For more info and to sign up for classes, visit the Women’s Ministry event page at fbcrockhill.org, or by texting WOMEN to 803-310-4455.

JAN. 16: Men’s Corps Summit Resumes(6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in The Rock)The Men’s Corps Summit is a monthly event. At this monthly gathering, guys will have a great time socializing with each other while eating an awesome free meal.

JAN. 19 : Lord’s Supper(9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.)We will partake in the Lord’s Supper during both services that day.

JAN. 26: Dinner with the Pastor(5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in Room 225)Meet our staff and their spouses. Learn more about First Baptist and how to become a member. There is no charge for the event and childcare is provided(children ages 4 & under). Please sign up by texting DWP to 803-310-4455, or online at bit.ly/dwp_fbc.

JAN. 29: Business MeetingThe church will vote on a recommendation from the Pastors and Deacons that the church ordainCharles Hegwood to the gospel ministry.

FEB. 02: Understanding Baptism Classes(9:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. in Room 314)If you are interested in being baptized or in learning more about baptism, then this class is for you. The class will last about an hour and prepare you to take the next step in your faith journey. You may sign up on the Next Steps page at fbcrockhill.org, or by calling Geri in the Church Office at 803-327-7181.

FEB. 09: First Connect(9:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Room 314)First Connect is for New Members and those who want to know more about who we are, what we believe, and how we operate as a church. Register by texting the word CONNECT to 803-310-4455, calling the Church Office, or visit the Next Steps page at fbcrockhill.org.

MAR. 04: Host a Business Luncheon Table(Noon - 1:00 p.m in the Worship Center)If you are interested in hosting a table or attending the luncheon, please contact Katherine for more info at katherinef@fbcrockhill.org.

MAR. 22: Marriage Conference(SAVE THE DATE)More information about this event will be available soon.

BRANDON EIFF(Joined by Statement)

BY BAPTISM: 08 BY LETTER: 16 BY STATEMENT: 05 = TOTAL: 29If you are interested in being baptized, please call Katherine in the Church Office at 803-327-7181 or email her at katherinef@fbcrockhill.org.

KATHRYN EIFF(Joined by Statement)

SKYLER VERMILLION(Joined by Baptism)

ZOEY VERMILLION(Joined by Baptism)

HALEY HAGOOD(Joined by Baptism)

CECILY THOMPSON(Joined by Letter)

BENNETT STOWERS(Joined by Baptism)

RICK MOTLEY(Joined by Statement)

BELLA MOTLEY(Joined by Letter)

MEGAN MOTLEY(Joined by Letter)

TRIPP BAILEY(Awaiting Baptism)

JACOB BAILEY(Awaiting Baptism)

MISSY BAILEY(Joined by Letter)

KENNY BAILEY(Joined by Letter)

TRINITY BAILEY(Joined by Letter)

THOMAS DYSON(Joined by Statement)

TERESA DYSON(Joined by Baptism)

CHUCK DOVER(Joined by Letter)

JOHN EAST(Joined by Letter)

ROGER GRIFFIN(Joined by Baptism)

COOPER STARR(Joined by Baptism)

KALLIE STARR(Joined by Baptism)

JULIE EMANUEL(Joined by Letter)

STAN EMANUEL(Joined by Letter)

TIFFANY STATON(Joined by Letter)

DAVID WIDENER(Joined by Letter)

CHRISTI WIDENER(Joined by Letter)

MOLLY WILLIAMS(Joined by Statement)

NATHANAEL WILLIAMS(Joined by Statement)

JOE CARLTON(Joined by Letter)

STEPHANIE CARLTON(Joined by Letter)

SUNDAY SCHOOLOCTOBER:Oct 06 ...................................................... 618 Oct 13 ...................................................... 596Oct 20 ...................................................... 617Oct 27 ...................................................... 603

NOVEMBER:Nov 03 ...................................................... 666 Nov 10 ...................................................... 607Nov 17 ...................................................... 677Nov 24 ...................................................... 654

DECEMBER:Dec 01 ...................................................... 525 Dec 08 ...................................................... 666Dec 15 ...................................................... 653Dec 29 ............................. No Sunday School

SEPT. 01, 2019 - DEC. 15, 2019 BUDGET:Given to Date..........................$718,356.93Budget Goal to Date................$753,702.40

GIVING

SIX IN 6 PART 2 CAMPAIGN:Given to Date...........................$1,081,064.94Total Commitments.................$1,319,022.00

MEMORIALS

Lucille McNeely (4)Bobbby Bruce (10)LG Walkup (4)Jim Herron (22)Don Ayers (2)Regina Ratteree (5)Peggy Alewine (2)Guy & Joanne LongshoreVincent ButlerWarren ButlerKenneth StevensonColin OdomLibby RansonKen Davis

(Oct 2019 -Dec 2019)

Pastoral StaffRev. Steve HoggSenior PastorRev. Steve PolkExecutive Pastor Rev. Steve WhiteWorship & MusicRev. Jamie BurdetteSr. Adult & Missions

Program StaffHolly MatthewsDirector of Preschool & Elementary MinistriesSherry Rollo Sunbeams Asst. DirectorScot McGuireOrchestra Director

Administrative StaffTerri A. HoodChurch AdministratorTom RinehartFirst Impressions & Connections DirectorTony HuffmanFacilities ManagerMatt GreerGraphic Media &Publications Director

FIRST BAPTIST MINISTERIAL STAFF

OFFICE #: 803-327-7181 WEBSITE: FBCROCKHILL.ORG SUNBEAMS #: 803-329-2892

“The Messenger” is avaliable digitally on the church website’s Publications Page.

HONORARIUMS

Brenda MartinSteve & Monieca Hogg

(Oct 2019 -Dec 2019)