First Baptist Church
“Seeking to Expand God’s Territory”
Pastor Mike Herring – Interim Pastor
Graham Honeycutt – Music & Family Ministries
Marsha Carter – Organist
Cecil Lipscomb – Drummer; Sammy Freeze – Electric Guitar; JoAnn Collins – Vocalist;
Jerry Lippard – Bassist; Tim Honeycutt – Keyboard
Teresa Poole – Secretary
January 20, 2019
Seeking To Serve
| Opportunities of Service | |
| Opening Prayer | |
| Welcome to Our Guests | |
| Worship The Lord | This I Believe |
| Mission Focus/Video | |
| Offertory Prayer | Brian Collins |
| Offertory | Instrumental |
| Worship The Lord | Hymn #4 – To God Be The Glory |
| Men’s Choir Special | When The Roll is Called Up Yonder |
| Men’s Year In Review | |
| Introduction to Speaker | |
| Message | Donald Hester |
| Invitation | Comes As You Are |
| Postlude |
Fellowship Meal @ 5:00 PM
January Bible Study @ 6:00 PM
Deacon of the Week – Brian Collins
Next Week – Tim Honeycutt
For Our Guests
Thank you for honoring us with your presence today. Our guiding verse is “For we do not preach ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” (II Corinthians 4:5). With that in mind, we’d like to ask all first time guests to fill out the “We’re Glad You’re Here!” card in your guest pack so we can know how best to be your servant. We ask that you place the card in the offering plate as it is passed. If you prefer you may fill out an online guest card at chinagrovefbc.com/guests
Extended Session
If you cannot serve, please call your substitute so your time will be covered
Jan 20 – Jeannie P. (8:45 AM); Norma H. & Renee S. (10:00 AM)
Jan 23 – Jamie K. & Renee M.
Jan 27 – JoAnn C. (8:45 AM); Amy C. & Donna H. (10:00 AM)
Jan 30 – Amanda L. & Jeannie P.
Feb 3 – Donna H. (8:45 AM); Cindy R. & Ashlee S.
Feb 6 – Amy C. & Robin C.
Feb 10 – Jessica H. (8:45 AM); Donna P. & Linda S.
Feb 13 – Jamie K. & Renee M.
Bibles for Tanzania – Praise God! We received $4,548.50 for Bibles for Tanzania! Our goal was 100 Bibles and through God’s graciousness and provisions, 246 Bibles were shipped to Tanzania. Thank you all for being a part of the amazing work God is doing in Tanzania! Stay tuned…more exciting things are happening… Praise to God!!
Wednesday Meal January 23rd: Chicken & Dumplings, Sweet Peas, Red Slaw, Roll, Brownies
Thanks to everyone for contributing to the success of the Capital Improvement Fund for our bathrooms. To date we have raised $45,748.78. The designated account is still open so please continue to give. At the January 27th business meeting, Finance and Trustees will bring a joint motion to the church for approval. The details of the motion are:
- Form a building committee to be made up of seven men and women
- The committee will bring a recommendation to the church for a plan to create on the main floor of the sanctuary:
- Two Handicap Accessible bathrooms
- A new women’s bathroom that will accommodate the needs of our church family and guests
- A new men’s bathroom that will accommodate the needs of our church family and guests
- The committee will review the downstairs bathrooms to determine if changes should be made
- The proposed budget for the renovation will be $100,000 or less
- The committee will bring a recommendation to the May business meeting for specific approval of a plan of action with proposed fixed plan and definitive budget
Hear…Pray…Act – This week we are praying for Steven Kunkel, missionary to Japan. Steven was recently commissioned to be a missionary in Japan last month, and will be joining us tonight from Japan as part of the January Bible Study. Steven’s desire is to not only share the love of Christ with those in Japan, but to also show the love of Christ by investing in their lives directly. He is actively engaging those who God brings into his path and developing relationships in order to walk alongside of them. To learn more about praying for international missionaries, please visit www.operationworld.org
Unreached People – This week we’re praying for the Meena people of India. It is unknown if there are any believers among the 4.6 million people in this group. 99.7% of the Meena people believe in Hinduism, and believe that if they do well in this life, after they do, they will come back in stars in the next life. They lack education, illiteracy, and access to proper health and hygiene care. As a result, they battle many sicknesses. To learn more about praying for unreached people groups at www.joshuaproject.net
Check your mailbox for your 2018 giving statement. Please look over ASAP, let me know if you have questions.
Youth Supper Groups Monthly Schedule:
1st Sunday – Men on Missions
2nd Sunday – Youth Committee
3rd Sunday – Ruby Raper & WOW SS Classes
4th Sunday – Church Covered Dish
To help support this ministry for our youth, please contact JoAnn Collins, Graham Honeycutt or a youth committee member.
| Working for Jesus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sun (20) | 8:45 am | Bible Study/Sunday School |
| 10:00 am | Baptist Men’s Day – Donald Hester | |
| 5:00 pm | Fellowship Meal | |
| 6:00 pm | January Bible Study | |
| Wed (23) | 5:45 pm | Fellowship Meal |
| 6:30 pm | Children’s Mission Activity | |
| 6:30 pm | Worship Service | |
| 6:50 pm | Adult Bible Study | |
| 6:50 pm | Youth Bible Study | |
| 7:30 pm | Adult Choir Practice | |
| Thurs (24) | 9:00 am | Homeschool Co-op |
| Sat (26) | 3:00 pm | Youth & Kids @ Trampoline Park |
| Sun (27) | 8:45 am | Bible Study/Sunday School |
| 10:00 am | Worship Service | |
| 4:00 pm | Deacons Meeting | |
| 6:00 pm | Church Business Meeting | |
| Wed (30) | 5:45 pm | Fellowship Meal |
| 6:30 pm | Children’s Mission Activity | |
| 6:30 pm | Worship Service | |
| 6:50 pm | Adult Bible Study | |
| 6:50 pm | Youth Bible Study | |
| 7:30 pm | Adult Choir Practice | |
| Sun (3) | 8:45 am | Bible Study/Sunday School |
| 10:00 am | Worship Service | |
| 4:30 pm | Youth Committee Meeting | |
| 5:00 pm | Trustees/Men’s Meeting | |
| 5:30 pm | Youth & Children’s Supper & Bible Study | |
| 6:00 pm | Church Business Meeting | |
| Tues (5) | 11:30 am | OASIS (Older Adults Still In Service) |
| Wed (6) | 5:45 pm | Fellowship Meal |
| 6:30 pm | Children’s Mission Activity | |
| 6:30 pm | Worship Service | |
| 6:50 pm | Adult Bible Study | |
| 6:50 pm | Youth Bible Study | |
| 7:30 pm | Adult Choir Practice | |
Last Sunday’s Report
Sunday School: 0
Morning Worship: 0
Budget Receipts: $0
Happy Birthday
Annette Suther – 20
Seth Miller – 21
Sam Ramirez – 25