Put everything aside for just a moment .

Forget what makes you mad; what makes you happy; and what confuses you. Dont think of me , the church or even your family. For just a moment reflect on the birth of the Christ Child. Think about the announcement, the young virgin Mary, Joseph the carpenter and all the others associated with the Christmas narrative. Think about it and reflect on the impact that Birth had in your life. Think about what it means for God to love us so much that He sent His Son to die for us. Think about it and see if it doesnt make you glad. Merry Christmas is not just a greeting, it is a message. A message that I have found the Lord and regardless of my circumstances I can rejoice in Him. It is a message of hope, joy and perseverance. Merry CHRISTmas! During this time of the year, in fact, all year long, put Christ at the center of your life and celebrations. I sincerely wish for each of you a very Merry Christmas and a powerful New Year. Merry Christmas from my family to yours. Paul *************************************************
REMINDERS Ladies Bible Study, led by Frances Gay, will resume January 9 at 5:45 PM in Church Library. Study will be on the book of Acts. This is the last edition of the Builder until January 8. 2014 Offering Envelopes are ready for you to pickup in the hall of the Educational Building.

Sunday December 15, 2013 Budget Receipts $17,722.12 Budget Needs To Date $871,077.00 Budget Receipts YTD $820,170.40 Receipts Under Budget By $50,906.60 Lottie Moon TD $10,401.60 Bible Study 315

Sunday, December 22 Early Worship 8:30 AM Bible Study 9:45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Evening Worship 6:30 PM Tuesday, December 24 Mens Prayer Breakfast 7:00 AM Candlelight, Communion 7:00 PM

Office Closed December 24 January 2

May the Joys of Christmas be to each of you as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ. The Staff of First Baptist Church

EXTENDED SESSION December 22 Jim & Shirley Beck, Virginia Bennett, Sandra Mobley, Blake & Kim Carruthers, Angela Shockley, Libby Barber EXTENDED SESSION December 29 Eddie & Debbie Duke, Jean Stokes, Betty Johnson, Kelsey Harrell, Dorislynn & Savannah Padgett, Betty Boyett, Lindsey Duke. WE EXTEND CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY TO: *****The Family of Rosa Lee Harrell. *****Karon Elwell in the death of her step-son Lamar Elwell,

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Pastor Rev. Paul Medley Minister of Music Rev. Art Bruce Director of Children Stacey Sweitzer

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CHRISTMAS CHOIRS SHARE DEC 22: Carol Sing-featuring congregation, soloists & choir DEC 24: Carols on Square and Candlelight Communion Join the city of Bainbridge at 6PM in Willis Park and then return to church at 7 PM for a beautiful candlelight communion service DEC 29: SNACStudent Night at Christmas Special music and testimonies from our college students and a message from Nolan Lovering. SAINTS ALIVE Well be sharing in the Carol Sing this Sunday evening, so please meet in the Choir Room at 6:00 to rehearse. Wear your green choir shirts if the weather permits. Our 3 concerts for the wonderful folks at Memorial Manor & Riverside Place went very well. Thanks to each of you who were able to share the love of Christ with our friends and neighbors. It was great to see former members of the Saints Alive Choir who are residents at these facilities. Merita Rowan, a former member and President of our choir was especially pleased to have us come again this year. She sends her love to each member of FBC.

Christmas at The Rivers Thursday, December 19 4-6 pm

I'm in great need of some adult help! This event, although led by youth, is a great opportunity to serve others and share Christ as a family. Please consider helping serve the meal or playing with the kids as a way to be a family that is sharing Jesus together. Children learn by example. And their most important example, besides Jesus, is you, the parent.

Fun Station Fun Day! Saturday, January 4 9am-1:30 pm

Celebrate the start of 2014 with the FBC gang. Meet at the church and we will take the bus to Tally. Ms. Stacey will have some bus games! Cost is $10/person. Includes 3 activity passes, $5 game tokens, pizza and a drink. Stacey What's Happening: December 18 Church Conference December 19 Christmas at The Rivers January 4 Fun Station Fun Day! in Tallahassee

Please continue to pray for our Personnel Committee as they search for our new Youth Minister. Glenn Heard, Dorislynn Padgett, Tommie Howell, Jim Beck, Jack Boyd, Gene Dunlap, Bobby Barber, Susan Johnson Youth Advisory Committee Darren Deal, Allison Barber, Gene Dunlap, Ginger Jones, Mandi OMara, David Helms (Chair), Randa Barr, Roger Edmunds

January 7- Prayer Breakfast @ Bettys 6:45 AM January 8 Youth Supper & Bible Study 6:00 PM January 8 Team 5 Host Wednesday Supper Barbara Fleshman, Cheryl Godwin, Clarene Jones, Renee Sims, LeAnn Buchanan January 12- Interpretive Movement 4:45 PM January 12 Shockwave 5:30 PM January 14 Prayer Breakfast @ Bettys 6:45 AM January 15 Youth Supper & Bible Study 6:00 PM January 15 Team 6 Host Wednesday Supper Frances Edmunds, Lee Ann Colon, Allison Barber, Debbie Duke, Dorislynn Padgett, Joy Burrell

FELLOWSHIP CLUB
Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 6. Lets bring our favorite 33 1/3 LP records to share for a time of sing-along or entertainment. And bring a friend.
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