STAFF LOVE OFFERING: CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS CARD … · 2016 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE General Fund Offering [December 11, 2016] — $2,801.32 Capital Improvements Fund — $9,451.77 General

STAFF LOVE OFFERING: If you would like to give toward this gift for our staff, this is the last day to mark a pew envelope “love offering” and place it in the offering plate.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Please join us at 3:00 p.m. for Cookies and Carols followed by our Candlelight Worship Service at 4:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE: You may exchange Christ-mas cards with others in our fellowship by placing cards in the provided boxes in the foyer in the alphabetized file, as well as pick up any cards that may have been left for you.

DIRECTORY UPDATE: It’s time for a new Church Directory. Please review your information in the Master Directory at the Welcome Center and simply write any changes you may have. If you are not currently listed we encourage you to give your birthday, anniversary, and contact information.

OFFERING ENVELOPES: The 2017 offering envelopes will be available for pick-up after December 18th. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center if you would like to be added to the offering envelope list.

SNOW CAMP 2017: Join us as we go to Lake Ann Camp Janu-ary 20-22, 2017. The $70 balance is due one week before we leave.

END OF YEAR GIVING: As the year comes to a close, we will receipt any monetary gifts received on or before December 31, 2016 in your annual giving statement. Any gifts received on or after January 1 will be receipted as 2017 gifts. Thank you for your continued generosity.

2017 DEACONS/DEACONESS: Deacons serving for 2017 are: Kevin Damesworth, Greg Rukes, Mike Spicer, & Dan Wells. Deaconess’ are Shannon Damesworth, Teressa Lewandowski, Cindy Spicer & Debbie Rukes.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP HOUR CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:

There will be no Bible Fellowship classes on Sunday, December 25th and on Sunday, January 1st.

2016 STEWARDSHIP UPDATE

General Fund Offering [December 11, 2016] — $2,801.32 Capital Improvements Fund — $9,451.77 General Fund needed weekly — $5,002.58 Budgeted Year-to-date — $249,629.00 Received Year-to-date — $209,430.34 TITHES AND OFFERINGS: We desire to be a generous fellowship of disciples. Be faithful in giving to our Lord.

Two-Year Bible Reading Plan:

Mon: Rev 6 Tues: Rev 7.1-8.5 Wed: Rev 8.6-9.21 Th: Rev 10-11 Fri: Rev 12 Sat: Rev 13 Sun: Rev 14

THIS WEEK IN THE LIFE OF OUR MINISTRY

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

9:30 a.m. — Bible Fellowship Hour

10:45 a.m. — Worship Celebration with Pastor Dave

Nursery: Lynly DeLacy and Mikeala Strom

6:00 p.m. — Wells Life Group

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

3:00 p.m. — Cookies and Carols

4:00 p.m. — Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25

Merry Christmas!

11:00 a.m. — Worship Celebration with Pastor Dave

Nursery: Annette Craft and Sam Marshall

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. May you sense God’s presence in our midst, and find the encouragement and refreshment that only comes from our Lord. If you are visiting today, please take a moment to complete a connection card found in the pew pocket an

return it to the Welcome Center as you leave.

KIDS FOR CHRIST SUNDAY SCHOOL: Sunday mornings, from 9:30-10:30, we offer classes from pre-K through 5th grade downstairs in the Primary Room. Nursery is also available.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH: During our morning worship hour, children ages 2 through 3rd grade will be dismissed to go down-stairs to the Kids for Christ area.

AWANA MINISTRY: Wednesday nights for children ages 3 through 6th grade from 6:30-8:00 p.m. we hold our AWANA min-istry. You can register your child any Wednesday night as you arrive. We are on Christmas break and will resume classes on January 11th, 2017.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

ADULT MINISTRIES

STUDENT MINISTRIES

The Journey

What’s the Difference: Manhood and Womanhood Defined According to the Bible

Ben Lott

Room 246 (next to office)

Lighthouse

1 John “Living In Real Fellowship With God”

Mike Hendricks

Fireside Room (146-148)

STUDENT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP: Join us every Sunday morn-ing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for Student Bible Fellowship. Come grow with us as we study God’s Word.

STUDENT MINISTRY: Join us as we study God’s Word & enjoy fellowship 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We will resume January 8, 2017.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OKEMOS

ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP: We offer two classes that meet at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. Come join us!

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Call to Worship

Choir: Christ Is Come

Welcome & Greeting

Angels From the Realms of Glory

There’s A Song In the Air

Scripture

Mighty to Save

Ministry Highlights & Offering

Message

And Can It Be?