The Herald January 2019

THE GIFT OF GIVING Giving generously from the heart is extremely satisfying for

many reasons, but the most important reason is that it

glorifies God. When you give

freely, you are acknowledging

the abundant, unreserved

generosity He has poured

out on you, His children.

Everything you have,

everything is a gift from God.

David, the author of Psalm 36:9-10, says this, “For with You is

the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. Continue Your

love to those who know You, Your righteousness to the upright

in heart.” Jesus Christ is the Light and in light we find life.

David understood who God is and that He sustains all of

creation in His righteousness. In God’s house is an abundance

of food and water; both physically and spiritually. The Lord is a

satisfying river.

There are many ways to give to others and give back to God.

Money is often the first thing that comes to mind; but the gift of

time often may be an even greater sacrifice.

Listen to what Jesus says in Luke 6:38, “Give and it will be

given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together

and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the

measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

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First Baptist Church

201 South Main St.

Benton, IL 62812

618-438-7661

bentonfirstbaptist.org

facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchBenton

Sunday Worship

10:30 A.M.

Sunday School

9:30 A.M.

Wednesday Dinner & Devotion

5:30 P.M.

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If we live to give, God will see to it that we receive; but if we

live only to get, God will see to it that we lose. This principle

applies not only to our giving of money, but also to the giving

of ourselves in ministry to others.

In the New Year, I believe in my heart that God intends to use

FBC to reach out into our community in a mighty way. At this

very moment, He is leading and guiding us in the way to go

with new ministries. There will be plenty of opportunities for

each of us to give of ourselves and of our resources.

I will begin the New Year (Sunday, Jan. 6) with a message

on giving and how important and pleasing that is in the

glorification of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No matter

how you choose to give, you can be sure that God will be

pleased and will pour out His grace on you in return.

God is good. All the time!

Have a happy and blessed New Year from Fran and me.

To the work!

Pastor Jim

NEW BOOK STUDY TO START Starting on January 23, we will explore

Adam Hamilton’s book, Why? This 4-week

Book Study will be held on Wednesday

evenings following our 5:30 p.m. fellowship

meal. Discussion leaders will be Mary Bolen,

Mary Ellen Aiken, Garey McKee, and

Pastor Jim. Mark your calendar and plan

to participate!

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE Elevator Greeters A/V

Jan. 6 Ken Bolen Robert Lewis & Liz Gulley Marcus Owens

Jan. 13 Brad Berrong David Perkins & Mary Dillon Jerry Vaughn

Jan. 20 Ken Bolen Lynnette Hunter & volunteer Jerry Vaughn

Jan. 27 Brad Berrong Mattie Owens & Liz Gulley Marcus Owens

201 South Main Street ~ Benton, IL 62812 Phone: 618-438-7661

E-mail: bentonfbc@gmail.com Web: bentonfirstbaptist.org

F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H

Staff

Rev. Jim Jenkel, Pastor

Annette Campbell, Administrative Assistant

Willy Thompson, Maintenance

THIS MONTH

Jan. 1 Happy New Year

Jan. 4 8:00 a.m. Brown Bag

Jan. 6 5:00 p.m. Movie Night

Jan. 8 9:00 a.m. Board of Trustees Meeting

Jan. 12 10:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship, The Buzz

Jan. 13 5:00 p.m. Movie Night

Jan. 15 1:00 p.m. Lucy Helm Mission Circle

Jan. 16 4:00 p.m. Board of Deacons Meeting 5:30 p.m. FBC Annual Business Meeting

Jan. 23 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Book Study

Jan. 25 8:00 a.m. Brown Bag

Jan. 30 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Book Study

Weekly

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Mon. 5:00 p.m. Boy Scouts

Tues. 5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts BRIEF NOTES

Ladies’ Coffee will resume in February.

Thanks to all who supported the special

Christmas Offering for our church.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the

Mission Circle Christmas Card Postage Project.

Jan. Offering

Green Beans

MOVIE NIGHT AT FBC Join us for a free Movie Night this month,

hosted by the Board of Deacons. Movies

will be shown in the Fellowship Hall,

complete with popcorn and drinks.

Both movies start at 5:00 p.m. and are

rated PG. Bring your family and friends!

Check it out . . .

Jan. 6 I Can Only Imagine

This movie is based on the inspiring and true

story behind MercyMe’s beloved, chart-topping

song that brings ultimate hope to so many. It is a

gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness.

Jan. 13 War Room

Filled with heart and humor, this movie follows a

family that seems to have it all—but appearances

can be deceiving. This compelling film shows the

power that prayer can have on marriages, parenting,

careers and friendships.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 2 Dorothy Camden

Ken Whittington

5 Jim Lynch

8 Brad Berrong

10 Richard & Mary Snelgrove

17 Mary Snelgrove

18 Pat Towle

22 Mary Bolen Elizabeth Gulley

28 Melinda Melvin

31 Sue Willard Edward Willard

MISSION CIRCLE TO MEET The Lucy Helm Mission Circle will meet on Tuesday,

January 15, at 1 p.m. at the church. Hostess is Pat Davis,

co-hostess is Betty Jones, and devotion will be led by

Mary Ellen Aiken.

Movie

Night ALL INVITED TO FBC ANNUAL MEETING The FBC Annual Business & Reports

Meeting is set for Wednesday,

January 16. A light dinner, provided

by the Board of Trustees, will be

served at 5:30 p.m.

We will elect officers, approve the

church budget, and hear about 2018 accomplishments

in our church. All in the congregation are asked to attend.

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