Winnfield, LA 71483 318-628-3544 EvangelBreakfast - Wednesday, November 30th youth prayer breakfast will resume at 7 a.m. at McDonalds! Come and start your morning off the right way

Steven Smithson, Pastor John Holland, Minister of Music & Senior Adults Tyson McIntyre, Minister of Students Jason Mercer, Minister of Children

201 East Court St.

Winnfield, LA 71483

318-628-3544

VOL. 84 I NO. 47

November 27, 2016

Evangel

Sounds of the Season Tuesday November 29, 2016 6:00 p.m. Family Life Center & FBC Sanctuary

Hanging of the Greens Sunday

December 4, 2016 11:00 a.m.

FBC Sanctuary

Deck the Halls

Sunday November 27, 2016

6:00 p.m. FBC Sanctuary

Sunday School Parties for Friends and Families

Sunday, December 11th

Carols, Candles & Christmas

Sunday, December 18th

6:00 p.m.

2016 Week of Prayer for International Missions

December 4 - 11

Greetings Friends, This is a very special week of thanks. Personally, there are so many things that I am thankful for. I am thankful that I have the love and respect of my wife and kids. I am thankful that I will get to see my extended family over the holiday. I am thankful that Jesus saved me from the judgement my sin brought me. I am thankful for First Baptist Church Lavaca where I grew as a believer and where I received a calling to ministry. I am thankful to serve the Lord in a full time capacity at a church. I am thankful to serve this church as your pastor. It doesn't take too long to begin to feel very blessed. Every blessing that we have has been given to us as a gift and a resource to wisely steward. This week, set some time aside and consider the things that have impacted you in such a way that they have brought you closer to Jesus. As we move through this week and begin to look towards December, you will see that we have a lot of activities that will be upcoming. This coming Sunday night will be a time of fellowship and service. We will prepare for the Christmas season through a night of decoration. Each Sunday School class will have a task for the evening. There will be Christmas decorations that will go up all over our facility. Come and help us at 6:00 this Sunday night as we deck the halls. Finally, please consider what the Lord might have you give to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. This offering goes to foreign missionaries across the world. Every dime that is given to that emphasis goes from Winnfield to the World. Our church has a goal of $12,500. There is no better investment that can be given than to the work of the kingdom of God because it is the only eternal financial investment. As always, I love you and am thankful for you. Keep Moving Forward, Pastor Steven

Sunday

December 4, 2016 11:00 a.m.

Dick and Tammy Bumgardner

Church Goal: $12,500.00

pray. give. This is where it all comes together.

Help the gospel resound.

You have … heard about this hope in the message of truth, the gospel that has come to you. It is bearing fruit and growing all over the world, just as it has among you since the day you heard it… COLOSSIANS 1:5-6 (HCSB)

Service Saturday,

December 24th 6:00 p.m.

Service Sunday,

December 25th 10:00 a.m.

Youth group T-Shirts - Our group t-shirts are here! Only $5 per shirt while supplies last.

Sunday School! - Sunday morning from 9:40-10:45 a.m. in the youth room. Get connected. Wake up and come join us!!! No excuses.

Wednesday Morning Youth Breakfast - Wednesday, November 30th youth prayer breakfast will resume at 7 a.m. at McDonalds! Come and start your morning off the right way with Jesus, prayer, and friends. Bring $ if you want grub!

Student Leadership Meeting - Next meeting: December 11th after church on the 3rd floor! Applications will be available at the beginning of December for students who are interested in joining SL!

“Food of the Month” December - Peanut Butter

16– 18 oz. jars

Children’s Bible Drill (Grades 1-6) will not meet on Sunday evening,

November 27th

Updates and information concerning FBC are available

at www.fbcwinn.com.

Deacon Emergency Line An emergency contact phone number is

318-209-6298.

Music Notes

Sounds of the Season - There are so many sights and sounds associated with the holiday season, and we want to help you kick-off this special time of year with an evening of special music. Make plans to join us on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. for Sounds of the Season. We will begin the evening in the Family Life Center with a meal provided by the church. Then, we will make our way to the Sanctuary where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a program of holiday favorites. There will be something for everyone, ranging from sacred classics to instrumental selections. You will not want to miss this holiday event, so bring a friend with you and be sure to sign up in the church office for this event. A nominal fee of $5.00 will be charged to help cover the cost of the meal. John

Please contact Alice Ann at 628-5351 if you would like to help with the Christmas Shops for Autumn Leaves Nursing and Rehabilitation or Winnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation. December dates are: 5th Autumn Leaves Christmas Store 6th Winnfield Nursing Christmas Store

First Family Christmas

Dinner suggestions:

Feel free to bring your favorite appetizer or holiday dish, the

church will provide the meat for the dinner!

If your last name begins with - *A-I, please bring side-dishes or

vegetables, *J-Q, please bring salads or

casseroles, *R-Z, please bring desserts.

First Baptist Church EVANGEL (USPS 042-320) is published weekly by First Baptist Church, 201 E. Court St., Winnfield, LA 71483-0230. “Periodicals” Postage paid at Winnfield, LA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EVANGEL, P.O. Box 230, Winnfield, LA 71483-0230 Editor......................................FBC STAFF

FOR THE RECORD (November 20)

Sunday School Attendance

Adults 136 Youth 29 Children 33 Pre School 12

Total 210

Tithes & Offerings Budget Required $ 15,865.85

Budget $ 6,632.00

Designated $ 1,139.09

Total $ 7,771.09

Restoring God's House $ 415.00

Year-to-Date

Budget Required $ 745,694.95

Year-to-Date

Budget Receipts $ 737,703.12

Over (Under) Budget $ (7,991.83)

Restoring God’s House

Beginning Balance $ 597,924.00

Current Balance $ 104,678.33

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Cheryl Adams, Deanna Smith

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28

David Gaar, Lou Harlan, Peggy Jordan, Makenzie Stevenson

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Anatasia Austin, Remington Lee, Ryan Pickett

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Haley LaCaze

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Justin Chandler, Delane Crain

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

Wadean Callender, Joshua Collins, Case Corkern, JC Ward,

Madonna Womack

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

Shelley Frederick, Bonnie Maxwell

First Baptist Church Winnfield

Disciples Making Disciples

Sunday November 27

Romans 6-8

Monday November 28

Romans 9-10

Tuesday November 29

Romans 11-13

Wednesday November 30

Romans 14-16

Thursday December 1

1 Corinthians 1-5

Friday December 2

1 Corinthians 6-9

Saturday December 3

1 Corinthians 10-13

Sunday December 4

1 Corinthians 14-16

Sunday, November 27 9:00 - 9:45 AM Library open 9:40 AM Sunday School 10:40 AM Preschool Worship 11:00 AM Morning Worship 6:00 PM Evening Worship

Tuesday, November 29 7:00 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast 6:00 PM Sounds of the Season

Wednesday, November 30 7:00 AM Youth Prayer Breakfast 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Library open 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting 6:00 PM Kids on Mission 6:00 PM Celebration Ringers 6:20 PM Oneeighty 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

EXTENDED SESSION

Nick and Jennifer Page

November 27

Donna Pickett given by

Bryan Price L.C. and Sharon Barnett

Johnny, Monica & Savannah Lovell Mrs. Troy Lynn Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Robin Cummings & Family

Shirley Jones given by

Bryan Price Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Simmons

L.C. and Sharon Barnett

Lyndell Stanfill given by

Bryan Price

Nobie Starks Beau Bates

given by Mr. and Mrs. Robin Cummings

& Family

In Memory of: