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Reaching out to others with the love of Christ as we, ourselves, are transformed to fulfill His Great CommissionGreensburg FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 209 W. Washington wwwgreensburg.org WOMEN’S MINISTRY Mark your calendars for December 3rd from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The Women's Ministry Team will present a SPIRIT OF GIVING event. Come join us as we celebrate the Greatest Gift of All - the birth of Jesus. In the spirit of giving, we will also have live demonstrations on gift giving ideas, gift wrapping ideas, gift tags, bow making and much more - compliments of the popular app Pinterest. Watch your bulletin as the day draws closer to see how you can continue in the spirit of giving by donating items to the Pregnancy Care Cen- ter and the Agape Center. QUENCH CAROLING Wednesday, DEC. 9 Adults & Elementary (K-5th Grade) 5:45-6:15 Dinner at Church 6:15-7:15 Caroling 7:15-7:30 Hot Chocolate/Cookies We will be traveling in vans. Preschool and nursery will be provided FUSION CAROLING (6th-12th Grades) Sunday, DEC. 13 5:30 Meet at church 5:45-6:45 Caroling 7:00 Meet at Andy & Laura Reiger’s for pizza ADVENT began Sunday, November 29. Devotionals are available for all ages in the foyer. CHRISTIANITY, CULTS & RELIGIONS BIBLE STUDY The Christianity, Cults and Religions DVD Bible Study gives video-based overviews of Mormonism, Jeho- vah’s Witnesses, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam—and then follow up with discussion questions in the par- ticipant guide. The series helps you understand basic Christian be- liefs, know why cultic groups are attractive, learn what motivates each group, and why it is important biblically to have an answer for what we believe about Jesus Christ. It also covers the do’s and don’ts of talking with people of other religions in a loving way. WDEDNESDAY NIGHTS in the chapel 6:30-7:30 p.m. 12 sessions began November 18
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“Reaching out to others with the love of Christ as we, ourselves,

are transformed to fulfill His Great Commission”

Greensburg FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 209 W. Washington wwwfbgreensburg.org

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Mark your calendars for December 3rd

from 6-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The

Women's Ministry Team will present a

SPIRIT OF GIVING event. Come join us

as we celebrate the Greatest Gift of All - the birth of Jesus. In the spirit of giving, we

will also have live demonstrations on gift

giving ideas, gift wrapping ideas, gift tags,

bow making and much more - compliments

of the popular app Pinterest. Watch your

bulletin as the day draws closer to see how you can continue in the spirit of giving by

donating items to the Pregnancy Care Cen-

ter and the Agape Center.

QUENCH CAROLING

Wednesday, DEC. 9

Adults & Elementary (K-5th Grade)

5:45-6:15 Dinner at Church 6:15-7:15 Caroling

7:15-7:30 Hot Chocolate/Cookies

We will be traveling in vans. Preschool and nursery will be provided

FUSION CAROLING

(6th-12th Grades)

Sunday, DEC. 13

5:30 Meet at church 5:45-6:45 Caroling

7:00 Meet at Andy & Laura Reiger’s for pizza

ADVENT began Sunday,

November 29. Devotionals are available for all ages in

the foyer.

CHRISTIANITY, CULTS & RELIGIONS

BIBLE STUDY

The Christianity, Cults and Religions DVD Bible Study

gives video-based overviews of Mormonism, Jeho-

vah’s Witnesses, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam—and then follow up with discussion questions in the par-

ticipant guide. The series helps you understand basic Christian be-

liefs, know why cultic groups are attractive, learn

what motivates each group, and why it is important biblically to have an answer for what we believe

about Jesus Christ. It also covers the do’s and don’ts of talking with people of other religions in a loving

way. WDEDNESDAY NIGHTS

in the chapel

6:30-7:30 p.m. 12 sessions began November 18

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LOOKING AHEAD DECEMBER 3rd 6:00 pm Women’s Christmas Event

5th 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast & Fellowship 5:00 pm Thankful Hearts Christmas Dinner

8th 11:00 am Loyal Builders Christmas Luncheon

7:00 pm Business Meeting in Fellowship Hall 9th (5:45) Adults & Elementary Age Caroling following Quench Meal

13th 5:30 Fusion Caroling 15th 5:00 pm GCSA Christmas Program in Sanctuary

16th 6:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Night

19th 10:00 am Christmas Wrapping Event (Church Life Event) 24th 12:00 pm Christmas Eve – Office Closed

7:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

25th Merry Christmas - Office Closed

31st 12:00 pm New Year Eve – Office Closed JANUARY

1st Happy New Year – Office Closed

6th (5:45) Quench Meal and Activities Resume 12th 7:00 pm Church Business Meeting in Fellowship Hall

We Welcome Our New Members . . .

DENNY & SHARON DENNETT 810 E. Beechwood Lane 812-663-7070

BRYAN & KAYLA DIXON

206 W. Central Ave. (Bryan) 812-222-2264 (Kayla) 219-476-5495

JAN WYATT

825 N. Broadway 812-663-7409

Share Our Blessings

DECEMBER BREAD OF LIFE NEEDS

Bleach, paper towels, Clorox wipes, Ziploc sandwich bags, oil, sugar,

four, dry spaghetti or any kind of

pasta, vinegar

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NEWS FLASH!!

There are NEW DVDS , VIDEOS

and books in the church Library.

Please be sure and check them out.

Thank You …

Thank you so much for all the prayers and all of the pastoral team’s visits and phone calls to mom. Thank you, Pastor Cliff, for your visit to the hospi-tal, mom’s home, and being there for the service. It was all greatly appreciated. Jean’s Family (Pratt)

I would like to thank Jacqui Pratt, Helen Jane Am-Rhein, Leah Nitz, Nettie VanArsdall and Wanda Heaton for their calls and prayers when I had mi-nor surgery and many, many tests. Thank you again. God Bless! Bev Ruble Pastor Cliff and Congregation, I want to personally thank you, Pastor Clfif, for an-nouncing that my 89th birthday was approaching and also for all the years that I volunteered at the nursery. That really meant a lot to me and touched my heart. I truly appreciated and was overwhelmed with all the beautiful birthday cards I received from my church congregation. Your thoughtfulness will al-ways be remembered. Thank you and bless you for being so special. God bless all of you. Sincerely, Betty Robbins

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DECEMBER SALT & LIGHT

NOVEMBER 17TH STAND FREEDOM RALLY @ the INDIANAPOIS STATEHOUSE

Approximately 1300 attended the rally to PRAY, SING, and STAND for RELIGIOUS LIBERTY sponsored

by the Indiana Pastors Alliance. We heard from excel-

lent speakers addressing the urgency of today’s cul-ture war on religious liberty.

Our big orange bus from FBC joined the caravan of Hoosiers from all over the state. There were 25 of us

representing 5 area churches and 2 Pastors aboard. The Senate introduced a bill to AMEND the

INDIANA CIVIL RIGHTS CODE to include SEXUAL

ORIENTATION and GENDER IDENTITY. The 21 page bill has a number of other changes and this bill will

be addressed in the January 2016 session.

Be in PRAYER for our General Assembly as they are under

extreme pressure from big business and special interest groups in and out of the State to pass this bill and be the

20th state to do so.

Please consider signing the petition @ the link below

against this bill to protect our religious liberty.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/indiana-lawmakers-protect-religious-freedom-vote

More Rally Pictures are available on Facebook: Salt and Light FBC Greensburg Indiana (Please LIKE our page

and stay informed on the issues impacting our culture.)

Thank You … FBC Family, It is a privilege and joy to serve with you in Christ’s Kingdom work. Thank you for the kind cards and gracious gift! Your love, patience, encouragement, support and prayers are a great blessing to Mindy and I. May the Lord continue to bless and lead FBC! Cliff Bunch Dear Ladies of First Baptist Church, Thank you so much for the goodies and for the well wishes. I truly appreciate your gener-osity in honoring me as an American Baptist Women’s Ministries Scholarship recipient. Having your support is a great blessing. Thank you and God bless. Ashley Koontz

Thank You …

To Our Secret Sisters, You will never know how much I and the whole class (Loyal Builders) appreciate all the wonderful goodies you so generously buy, fix or bake for our class! We praise our Lord for each of you!! Thank you!! Zella and Class Thank you all for the yummy treats you gave us. Bob especially liked the candy. I especial-ly liked the fruit. Your thoughtfulness means so much to us. God bless you as you continue to serve Him. Love and prayers. Bob & Barb Ferris

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On-Going Prayer Concerns

Bonnie Arnold

Carolyn Bockover

Bill Barton

John & Patty Clark

Noble & Eula Curtis

Martha Davis

Curly Dummich

Judy Fields

Audrey Hildebrand

Bill & Marlene McCarter

Alice Powers

Pat Rodgers

Betty Robbins

Melvin Robbins

Maxine Seibel

Ruth Skotzke

John Stewart

Elizabeth Walker

Jack & Matthew Wood

Zella Wyatt

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First Baptist Church, our Pastors and Leadership, G.S.C.A. & its Teachers & Students. Tom & Valli Howard – MAS

Pat Brodie – Stage 4 Cancer (Lynda Heflin’s mother) Karen Brown — Lupus & Crones Disease (Nancy Cobler’s Niece) Erin Doyle (Audrey Hildebrand’s Niece) Merrilyn Gronau – Cancer (Vickie Hadler’s Friend) Scott Hildebrand

Bob Jackson (Sheileena Essex‘s Dad) Gary Miller (Debbie Thomas) Glenna Powers Sharon Pratt Ernest Robbins (Marcia Hausman’s Father) Shirley Rodgers – (Eleanor Rodger’s daughter)

Drew Shouse - Infant - Recovering from Heart surgery (Mary & John Ewing’s Great Grandson)

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

Members of the First Baptist Church

December 2015

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May the pure love of Jesus shine brightly in your heart this Christmas season.

Your First Baptist Church and Good Shepherd Christian Academy Staff

Pastor Cliff and Mindy Bunch

Pastor Greg and Lynn Redd

Brian Poling

Melissa Jordan

Jan Hubbard

Brenda Lowe

Pat Nading

Steve Stringer

Mike Hensley

Amber Hausman

Jenny Maddux

Deb Taylor

Cindy Wells

Kathy Borden

Shelby Hodson

Lisa Kiefer

Kathy Kress

Stephanie Ogle

Kathy Rice

Kirsten Ronniny

Sarah Schwendenman

Ashley Scott

Sara Vanderbur

Tracy Fenley

Janet Hodson

Rosemarie Pavy