November 30, 2014 Connect Group Attendance………859 Homebound/TV SS ....................... *80 NO Elevate Children’s Worship .......... Total Worship Attendance………1035 *Average attendance

Invite Everyone, Invest In People, Impact Eternity

Sunday Worship Classic Service 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Hispanic Worship 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 4:00 & 6:00 p.m.

TV Schedule Cable Channel 10 Worship Service: Thu: 9:30 pm, Sun: 8:00 am, Mon: 12 Noon Sunrise Sunday School Sun: 7:30 am & 10:00 am Spanish Sunday School Sun: 5:30 pm & 10:30 pm

Pastoral Staff John S. McCallum II, Pastor jmcallum@hotmail.com johnmccallum.blogspot.com Lee Barnett, Music/Worship Minister lee.barnett@mac.com Danny Bryson Education/Outreach Minister dannydbryson@gmail.com Bill Newton, Youth Minister bnewton49@outlook.com Mike Pounders Administrative Pastor drtruth24@att.net Margarito Ramirez Hispanic Pastor (800)798-5463 magoram@sbcglobal.net Brent Roberts, Children’s Minister brent.roberts@rocketmail.com Ken Wheatley, Missions Coordinator kwheatleyiii@sbcglobal.net Wallace Yamauchi, Fitness/Recreation Minister wajamika@hotmail.com

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Volume 29, Number 48 December 2, 2014

Door Greeters - December 7 9:00 a.m. James O’Neal, Bart Dickinson, Tommy White, Susan Sanders, Jerry Franks, Mary Hawthorn 10:30 a.m. Maria Colmenero, Clay & Ra-chel Staggs. Julie Jarrell, Judy Dacus, Ste-ve & Donna Harbour, Lynn Bennett, Mary Davenport, Everett Cassens

Thur Dec 4 Daniel 10-12; 1 John 3 Joanne Weiss Bill Perry Laura Barnes Marsa Green Michael Stockburger Nathan Lynch Grace Anne Fortner

Fri Dec 5 Hosea 1-3; 1 John 4 John Bailey Kathy Hull Marty Black Amy Swearingen Kristin Schnebly Ashlee Neal

Sat Dec 6 Hosea 4-6; 1 John 5 Carol Hill Laura Crabtree Kinzee Almond Jenna Thaxton

Sun Dec 7 Hosea 7-8; 2 John Jim Wilkins Dennis Mauk Paula Ogden Kayla C Smith

Mon Dec 8 Hosea 9-10; 3 John Phyllis Coffman Bill Kee Marilyn Siverson Kelly Thomason Carla Horner Kathryn Russell Patty James Jason Armitage Trey Jenkins Landon Parchman Tue Dec 9 Hosea 11-12; Jude Leona Hipperosn Maggie Huett Wed Dec 10 Hosea 13-14; Revelation 1 Dick Jordan Tyler Carpenter Caelin Housley Hattie Huitt Thur Dec 11 Joel 1-3; Revelation 2 Jeff Taylor Jonathan Logan James Williams Jjesus Anaya Taylor Wernecke Lenzie Patricola Malli Rainwater

Fri Dec 12 Amos 1-2; Revelation 3 Janie Ganaway Elizabeth Roberts Lee Freeman Sydney Crihfield Sat Dec 13 Amos 3-5; Revelation 4 John Robbins Faye Lynch Al McInvale Barbara Strawn Wanda Roe Richard McCollum Anthony Walters Sun Dec 14 Amos 6-7; Revelation 5 George Theriot Earlene Arnold Wanda Rice Richard Wendt Pamela McGue Erica Johnson Michelle Merriott Gretchen Cellers Chelsea Almond Tye Bland David McCauley Cooper Lee

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Ushers for - December 7 9:00 a.m. Milton Raabe, Bob Goodman, Pete Davenport, Carl Hawthorn

Every Sunday balcony: Mike Davidson, Mike Ferguson, Leo Grant, Don Slaton, Tommy White Every Sunday main floor: Guy Akins, Richard Hawthorn, Frankie Moore, Cole Morgan, Merril Rainwater

10:30 a.m. Brad Buttrum, Tyler Tapp, Jason Williams, Kelly Robbins, Glen McClain

Every Sunday balcony: Keith Baker, Margo Diaz, Robert Davis, Mike Ferguson, Jim Little, Ryan Smith, Craig, Ryan and Grant Viscardis Every Sunday main floor: Richard Hawthorn, Tom Pullig, Chris Brock

Safety Teams - Sunday December 7 8:30 a.m. - Brad Phillips, Robert Davis, Doug Co-nine, Frankie Moore 10:15 a.m. - Mike Rottinghaus, Bart Dickinson, Jamie Humble, Ian Thomas 4:00 p.m. - Bill Walker

Wednesday - December 10 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Clyde Shirron, Richard Kuhn, Gene Watson 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Ben Jennings, Dennis Dunn, Randy Fortner

Welcome Center Guides December 8:30 a.m.

PS Ctr: Brandy DeLee, Jane Campbell FH Ctr: Stephanie Coke, Gigi Bird Foyer Welc Ctr: Robert & Cindy Davis

10:00 a.m. PS Ctr: Jimmy & Marcia Schultz FH Ctr: Pat Hardister, Bettye Olver 2nd Floor Welc Ctr: Vaughn & Stephanie Treadway

Van Outreach Drivers 1st Sunday ....... North: Carlos Lemus, 538-1624 ......................... South: Glen Catlett, 844-7565 2nd Sunday ........... North: Tim Lynch, 622-7830 ......................South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333 3rd Sunday…..…… North: Tim Lynch, 622-7830 ......................... South: Duke Haight, 815-4416 4th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ...................... South: Greg Gorman, 520-8711 5th Sunday ........... North: Bob Roling, 545-5818 ......................South: Mitchell McDill, 318-8333 Wednesday Night Drivers: Bob Roling, 545-5818 Mark Twyford, 620-8833

Shuttle Van Drivers Jon Vitro and James Mills

Deacon Hospital Visitation Week of Dec 1-5

Monday ........................................Brian Bell Tuesday ................................... Les Warren Wednesday ............................... Doug Ross Thursday .............................. James O’Neal Friday ................................... Bob Goodman

Introducing New Members

Scan here to go directly to the FBC webpage.

Stephen & Karma Turner, Brent & Suzanne Godwin, Barrett James, Ivey James

Mark your calendar and don’t miss any opportunities to invite everyone at Christmastime. Evening of Grace for ladies on Thursday, December 4 at 6 p.m. I’ll Be Home for Christmas on Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m.

and Sunday, December 14 at 2 and 6 p.m. In a Galilee Far, Far Away, a Children’s Christmas musical

on Wednesday, December 17 at 6 p.m. Day of Giving for children on Saturday, December 20. Christmas worship on Sunday, December 21 at

9 and 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m.

And so Advent begins. I encourage you to be faithful in devotion and wor-

ship during this season. Too many things distract us. Purchase an Advent de-

votional book. Use a You-Version app Advent plan on your phone. Meditate

on the infancy narratives in Matthew and Luke. And attend every opportunity

of worship. And find some way to give to those less fortunate than yourself. Do these sim-

ple things and God will surely bless you.

We’re off and running on our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Our goal is $100,000. That’s a lot of money for our church our size, but we’ve been pretty close to that the last couple of years. Reaching our goal is the equivalent of keeping two missionaries on the field in 2015. Would you pray about giving a sacrificial gift? How about doing less Christmas for your family so you can do more for those who have never heard the gospel? Sitting down and talking about this as a family and making a prayerful, mutual deci-sion will train your children in the importance of missions and generosity and the true mean-ing of Christmas. And think how you could honor someone by making a donation to Lottie Moon in their honor rather than giving them another tie or a bottle of perfume or a gift card. Pray, use your imagination, and God will lead you. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

Thanks for approving the 2015 Budget in overwhelming fashion. The vote was 494-11 or 97.8% to approve. And congratulations to Don White, Bill James, A.J. Johnson, Jamie Hum-ble, and Rich Braley for their election as Deacons! We welcome them to the team.

As we continue our series, The Sounds of Christmas, we’ll be thinking together this Sunday about the sound of a wise man’s question: “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?” Where is He? Let’s talk about that Sunday. See you then.

Your Pastor,

John

Wednesday Night Supper Menu December

(soup, salad, and fries always served)

3rd: Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Purple Hull Peas, Chicken Strips, Cake 10th : Chicken Cordon Bleu, Wild Rice, Potatoes, Corn, Hamburger, Pie 17th: Roast Beef, Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn Dog, Peach Cobbler 24th: No Meal

Ministry Fund (11-30) Weekly Receipts $43,345 Online Giving $6,697

Total Given $50,042

Lottie Moon $2,014

Mission Possible Fund Weekly Receipts: (11-30) $1,530 Balance of WC Loan: (11-30) $2,515,555

If you prefer to give your tithes and offerings on-line, go to our website, fbchsark.org, and follow the giving prompts.

Fitness & Recreation Ministry

(All sign ups and resources are available at the Fit-ness/Recreation Ministry HQ & at

www.fbcrecreation.com.)

We are close to waiting lists in a few leagues. Sign up & pay in the church office today to get one of the final spots. Saturday, December 6 (10-11:30 am) is the final evaluation date for missed/late evalua-tions. Basketball:

Pre-K 4 & 5 year old coed: 7 vacancies Kindergarten coed: 10 vacancies 1st-2nd grade girls: 18 vacancies 1st-2nd grade boys: 19 vacancies

Cheerleading: Pre-K 4 & 5 year old: 6 vacancies Kindergarten: 9 vacancies 1st-2nd grade: 5 vacancies

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Registration for the inaugural TPX 3x3 Basketball Tournament Series is taking off!

PLAYER registration ends December 6. TEAM registration ends December 8.

We are offering recreational & competitive basketball through our TPX 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Series for 3rd-6th grade boys & girls. Get more information at www.fbcrecreation.com. Register your TEAM or player in the church office.

We’re continuing to recruit volunteers for other ministry positions in Upward and TPX. You can find a detailed job description with time commitment at www.fbcrecreation.com or at the Fitness & Rec Ministry HQ by the welcome center. We provide

the training and resources necessary for you to be successful in your ministry position!

Prayer Partners: unlimited

Head Coach or Assistant (Basketball): need 12 more

Head Coach or Assistant (Cheerleading): need 4 more

Devotional Coach (Basketball or Cheerleading): need 6 more

Referees: typically 18-21

Half-Time Devotion Sharers: typically around 50

Greeter: typically around 50 throughout the season

Game Day Helper: typically around 25 * * * *

Join us for Sunday morning fellowship in the gym between Worship Services/Connect Groups. Here’s the rotation for the rest of 2014.

Sunday, Oct 26: Team 1: letters A, B Nov 2: letters C, D, E Nov 9: F, G, H Nov 16: I, J, K, L Nov 23: BIG SUNDAY: No snacks Nov 30: M, N

Dec 7: O, P, Q, R Dec 14: S, T, U Dec 21: V, W, X, Y, Z

Until we all fall down, Wallace

Education & Outreach Ministry

Connect Groups (Sunday School) Christmas Parties: Please plan your Connect Group Christmas parties for a great oppor-tunity for Outreach, In-reach and Fel-lowship. Remember to check with the church office if you want to have it at the church or if you need childcare. Remember to invite all your mem-bers, prospects and your “Associate – In-Service” members. This is a great opportunity for Outreach, In-reach and Fellowship.

Get Your Book! During January we are asking all Adult Connect Groups (Sunday

School classes) to use the book, I Am a Church Member in place of your regular curriculum. There are four Sundays in January, so we will cover two chapters per week for the first 3 weeks. Plus we will provide a final application chapter about Dis-covering your gifts and place of service. Books for teachers were provided in your records tubs. The books will be provided for Teachers. Everyone else who would like one may purchase

one for $5.00 for yourself or one per couple in the foyer beginning on December 7. Love, Danny

Other Special Christmas Schedules

Anniversary Congratulations to Ken Wheatley on his 7th anniversary as Volun-teer Missions Coordinator. Your service to our Lord and Savior and First Baptist Church is greatly appreciated.

Women’s Ministry Prayer Group We meet once a month in the Prayer Room (220)

All women are welcome to join us as we meet this month 9:45-11:00 a.m., on Friday, December 5

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Prayer Breakfast/Mission Report Saturday, December 6, 8:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Mission Report will be on the Czech Mission Trip.

Deacon’s Meeting Sunday, December 7, 2014

4:30 p.m. in Rm 223

Warmest Christian sympathy is extended to Erma and

Mike Wimsett and family in the death of her sister, Lois Teague; to Ed and Jan Buford and family in the death of his mother, Alice West; Eva Benander and family in the death of her husband Andy and to Ed Smitherman and family in the death of his wife, Francys. May God comfort and bless you.

Women on Mission /Loving Threads Will not meet in

November or December.

Keenagers Open House Thursday, December 11

At the home of Jim and Jane Bledsoe

(271 Sparling Rd.) 2-4 p.m.

Bus will leave the church at 1:30 p.m.

IT ALL STARTS WITH A GIFT!

AND LIVES ARE CHANGED

THROUGH JESUS CHRIST! We have been given an opportunity again

this Christmas to give the greatest gift of

all to children of incarcerated parents. Angel Tree is a ministry

of the Prison Fellowship where gifts are provided to children on

behalf of their parents in prison. For some it may be the only

contact the child has had from the parent in a very long time.

You can select your Angel from the Christmas tree that will be

in the foyer. Each angel tag on the tree will represent one child.

Each child will receive 2 gifts which should not exceed $20

each. There will be a Christmas party on Saturday, December

20, at 2:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center for the children and

their families. The children of First Baptist will

be there to welcome these families to our

church and provide entertainment. Everyone is

invited to come. Please contact Charlotte Ar-

nold at 318-6133 or Cathy Slater at 623-4729

for more information or to ask how you can

help.

RISE Homebound Ministry

RISE needs ladies to deliver the Sunday altar flowers to the home-bound. You would make two deliveries once a month on a Tuesday. Time of day is up to you. The flowers are arranged and there is an

assigned lady to receive the flowers.

CRAFT SATURDAY—Dec. 13th, 2014

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm Fellowship Hall Birth Announcement— Congratulations to Kelsey and

Spencer Shuffield on the birth of their son, Grayson

Ryan on Nov. 30. He weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19

1/2 “ long. Proud big sister is Aubree ,Grandmother Laura Skipper

and Great Grandparents Bob & Paula Deist.

Dec. 24,25,31 & Jan.1—Church Office Closed

Dec.24– Christmas Eve Service only, no activities or childcare

Dec. 28– No Connect Groups (Sunday School)

Only one Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.

No Evening Service

Dec. 31- No Activities