Welcome NewMembers!

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FBCT Library228-0285 • connieh@fbctrussville.orgLibrary HoursReturning to normal Sunday, January 6.Sundays: 8:00am-12:30pmTuesdays: 9:00am-5:00pmWednesdays: 4:00-7:30pm

12/02

Havanna Lambert,by profession of faith/baptism

The Monthly Newsletter of First Baptist Church Trussville

The LinkThe LinkJanuary 2019

God is always there, but sometimes hard to see.

In the midst of difficult circumstances, remembering who He is can mean the difference between hope and despair.

Sunday mornings this month we’ll learn what to look for when His hand isn’t as obvious as we’d like it to be, that even when things aren’t ideal,He’s still God In the Dark.

Matt Adams: Master IllusionistWednesday, January 23 • 6:00pmChristian illusionist Matt Adams travels the world sharingthe truth of the Gospel through his unique style of storytelling and illusion arts. He’s performed on every habitable continent on the planet, and is bringing his amazing gifts to our church for one memorable night!

Living Room ResetFriday, January 25 • 7:00pmHosts Kirk & Chelsea Cameron will be here for real talk on the issues facing our marriages and homes today. It’s a beneficial night of marital enrichment you won’t want to miss!

Get your tickets at the Event Center, or fbctrussville.org

Jan. 25

Tickets $25 per person

Fellowship MealsServed 4:30-6:00pm • Gym

Jan. 2 - no mealJan. 9 - vegetable soup (kids: hot dog)Jan. 16 - fried chicken (kids: chicken leg)Jan. 23 - taco salad (kids: pizza)Jan. 30 - hamburger steak (kids: grilled cheese)

Adults: $5, Kids: $2, Family Max: $20 Salad bar served as an alternative entrée.

6:00pm • C307 • $5A healthy lifestyle program

founded on Biblical principles.Register: kathyb@fbctrussville.org

6:00pm • C302 • $100Dave Ramsey’s proven methods of debt

reduction and money management.Register: fbctrussville.org

The Gospel According To John

take twoA continued walk

through John’s Gospel6:00pm • E100

Led by Pastor Buddy andthe Ministry Team

Mission Friends - 6:00pm • A100 • babies-5K

Acts 1:8 - 6:00pm • D203 • 1st-3rd grades412 - 6:00pm • C412 • 4th-5th grades

Connect - 6:00pm • CB-00 • 6th-8th gradesCatalyst - 7:00pm • A200 • 9th-12th grades

Plus

FBCT Conservatory228-1013 • info@fbctConservatory.orgRegistration Is Open!Our Conservatory has begun registration for the Spring! Space is available in Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Woodwinds and Musicianship, for adults as well as children as early as age 4! The new semester begins the week of January 7. For more visit fbctConservatory.org.

Photo Not Yet Available• Grace & Don McConnell by letter, 12/02

Welcome NewMembers!

Ministry of Praise228-1025 • hollys@fbctrussville.orgChildren’s ChoirRehearsals begin Sunday, January 13Another spring of “I AM NXT” begins as ourkids learn to lead in worship, and get to leadin a real service later in the spring.

Senior Adults228-1006 • darrington@fbctrussville.orgJoyful Hearts Singers RehearsalThursdays, January 3 & 1810:30am • E100Lunch will follow! Come join us!

Senior Adult LuncheonThursday, January 24 • E100 • 10:30amIllusionist Matt Adams will be our specialguest. Cost: $5 per person.

Alzheimer’s Support GroupTuesday, January 29 • D139 • 6:30pmFor family of aging loved ones.

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Collected at the Missions Wall • Our WMU will be collecting clothing and shoes in clean, good condition for men, women, and children to be used on a mission trip to Forklands, Alabama in Greene County, an area of extreme poverty.

• TEAM will continue to collect non-perishable food items for area famililes in need, striving to nourish them both spiritually and physically. Thank you for your donations in November and December, and please continue to remember this ministry in 2019.

• For Fort Deposit, these food items: canned vegetables and fruit, pasta, boxed meals, packaged soup mixes, individual packages of snack crackers and cakes, flour, meal, sugar, canned meats, soups, chili, dry cereals, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins.

Opportunities to Serve in January Threads of Love - Saturday, January 12 • 10:00am-Noon Come join in a time of fellowship and prayer over handmade items for NICU babies in our local hospitals and their families. Please feel free to contact Melissa with any questions: heartofalabamathreadsoflove@yahoo.com

Kenya Missions Team - January 12-22 Pray for our Kenya team as they travel to put on a medical clinic by day, and lead in evangelism crusades at night. This is a powerful annual trip, where thousands hear the Gospel, some for the very first time, through our FBCT members.

Changed Lives Christian Center - Sundays, January 13 & 27 • 4:30-6:30pm A great service opportunity for a small group or family, providing and serving a meal to this men’s shelter. (Opportunities also exist February 10 & 24)To volunteer contact Robyn: robynudavis@icloud.com

The Nest Medical Clinic - Friday, January 22 • 5:30-7:30pm Medical and non-medical help needed at this free clinic held at the CLCC Men’s Shelter. To volunteer contact Robyn: robynudavis@icloud.com

Opportunities to Serve in February Serving You Food Pantry - Sundays, February 10 & 24 • 2:00-4:30pm Located in the Eastlake area (at 6523 1st Avenue N), Serving You gives hope to families in the greater Birmingham area by providing sustainable solutions to challenges they face, including education, child care, job readiness, safe and affordable housing, health and nutrition, and crisis relief through our hub partnerships. To volunteer to help with the food pantry: robynudavis@icloud.com

Global Impact Celebration Wednesday, February 27-Sunday, March 3 Mark your calendars for the 2019 Global Impact Celebration where you’ll hear from our Global Partners as they share about the work God is doing through their ministries around the world! See your small group leader for more information on the week.

Other Ways To Serve Positive Choices - Under new leadership, FBCT’s Sharon Stauffer now serves as the Executive Director of this impactful pregnancy center. Volunteer help is always needed, flexible for your schedule, as receptionists, counselors and in other ways.Call Sharon soon (205-836-0550) to see how God can use you at Positive Choices.

Small Groups - 8:00 9:15 10:45 Total12/02 - 312 1,148 276 1,74812/09 - 271 1,016 277 1,57012/16 - 283 1,959 264 1,567

Small Group info for 12/30 and Financial info for 12/23 and 12/30 will be included in the February Link. Small groups did not meet on 12/23.

Budget Needed WeeklyBudget ReceiptsEPIC ReceiptsBudget Needed YTDBudget Receipts YTDEPIC Receipts YTD

$$$ $ $ $

Tithes & Offerings12/02

127,885207,902

10,9726,138,4805,947,721

528,084

12/16127,885134,624

12,4126,394,2506,242,552

580,070

12/09127,885160,206

39,5736,266,3656,107,927

567,658

Birth AnnouncementsLida & Jerrod Weaver in the birth of their son, William Andrew Weaver. His excited big brother is Samuel.

Christian SympathyJanet & Gary Randall in the loss of his mother, Mildred “Mickie” Randall.

Kara & Justin McCulley in the loss of her mother, Vickie Hinkle.

Sue Cole in the loss of her mother, Eva Cosby. Margaret Cosby in the loss of her sister-in-law.

Jamie & Mark Chappell and family in the loss of her father, William Lankford.

Dan Harris in the loss of his wife, Carole Harris.

Missions 228-1014 • lauram@fbctrussville.org

Students 228-1018 • nicoles@fbctrussville.org

Parent MeetingSunday, January 6 • 12:00-1:00pm • GymLunch will be provided as we meet to preview everything coming up in 2019!Childcare is provided; email nicoles@fbctrussville.org with the names, ages, and your contact number if childcare is needed.

Disciple Now WeekendSunday, January 11-13 • Middle & High School • $100It’s an amazing weekend of worship, challenge from God’s Word, and fun! Including Friday night worshipat the Alabama Theatre (parents, you’re welcome to joinus on this night)! If you haven’t yet registered,do so soon at fbctrussville.org.

Preschool & Children 228-1017 • childrens@fbctrussville.org

Ministry Assistant Position OpeningIf you’re interested in applying for this open position, helping to leadin these two pivotal ministries, we want to hear from you! Send résumés to fbct@fbctrussville.org.

JELLO (Jesus Especially Loves Little Ones)Thursdays • 9:00am • D203It’s another spring of JELLO for preschoolers and their moms!Join us weekly for this fun playdate fellowship time together,starting anew Thursday, January 10th.

Sports & Wellness 228-1000 • kathyb@fbctrussville.org

Upward Game Days: Help NeededWe need a little help with folks being willing to give a short devotion during half-times. Just one Saturday this spring! Email kathyb@fbctrussville.org to help.

Exercise Classes - Starting back January 3rd! Tuesdays/Thursdays- Just Barre - 8:05am & 4:30pm • Gym- PrimeTime Fitness (55+) - 9:05am • Gym- Insanity Live - 5:30pm • D203- Zumba - 6:00pm • Gym

Mondays- Step Plus - 4:30pm • Gym

Wednesdays/Fridays- Step Plus - 8:05am • Gym

Bible Studies (Start dates listed in parenthesis)

Deeper Gathering (ladies) - Mondays @6:00pm • D142 (1/07)

Men’s Community Bible Study - Mondays @6:00pm • CB-00 (1/14)

Tuesday Morning Bible Study - Tuesdays @9:15am • D146 (1/06)

Women’s Precept Bible Study - Wednesdays @9:00am • D142 (1/09)

Precept Bible Study - Wednesdays @6:00pm • D146 (1/09)

Live & Learn Bible Study (ladies) - Sundays @5:00pm • D146 (1/13)

SALT Bible Study (ladies) - Sundays @5:00pm • E204 (1/13)