The Messenger Volume 51 Issue 5R e v. S te ve Ho g g , Pa s tor

January 2016

This sacred gathering will begin with worship and the Lord’s Supper. After a time of corporate prayer in the Worship Center, we will gather in Sunday School rooms to pray for those in our class and the requests they’ve submitted. Join us for a powerful evening of prayer as we ask God to reveal His glory among us as He does a great work in our lives and saves those who are lost for whom He has given us a burden.

Current Sermon Series

Worship Service @ 9:10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Dear FBC Family,“The family of Michael Ferraiuolo would like to express our thanks and gratitude to the ministers and members

of First Baptist for the calls, visits, and cards during his illness. Special thanks to Jamie Burdette for the

beautiful service on Sunday, to Christopher Black for the solos and to the Bereavement Commitee for the dinner

they provided.” SincerelyJoyce Ferraiuolo

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Sign up on the Connect Card Sunday or call Jane in the Church Office.

WeLCome To THe “FAmiLy oF FAiTH”

By Baptism: 10 By Letter: 27 By Statement: 6 = Total: 43

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The Rock Hill Dream Center is a community ministry that is committed to reaching the city of Rock Hill with the gospel of Jesus Christ. As we begin 2016, First Baptist will be partnering with the Dream Center to better mobilize our outreach to the community. The Dream Center has a variety of ministries and opportunities to get involved with. From the Dream Home Program and Tutoring Program to Dream Cloth-ing Closet and Resale Store, you can be involved on a weekly, monthly or one-time basis.

On Sunday, January 31 at 6:15 p.m., we will have a meeting with Paul Crosby, director of the Dream Center, to learn more about the Dream Center and give our members and Sunday school classes a chance to get involved. You may sign up on the Connect Card or by emailing Jamie at JamieB@fbcrockhill.org.

Emmett GregoryBaptism

Henry GregoryBaptism

Maggie ReynoldsLetter

Josh ReynoldsBaptism

Veronica ErvinStatement

Jack MitchellBaptism

Lilli WoodBaptism

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The Worship Choir is open to new members during the month of January. If you can’t sing

in the choir all the time, sing for a season. Season Two begins January 6 and goes through

Easter Sunday, March 27. Join us for Season Two and help lead worship each Sunday

morning concluding with our special Easter Sunday services. The choir meets on

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 in the Choir Room (225). Come by and check us out! If you

don’t sing but play an instrument, join the orchestra. They also meet at 6:30 in the Worship Center.

Worship Choir Season Two Begins on January 6

Calling all First Baptist college students! We are taking a group to work at Give Kids The World Village May 14-20, 2016. We will be staying at a house near Give Kids The World and working for 6 days at the Village. For those who haven’t worked there before, Give Kids the World Village is a place where children with life-threatening illnesses & their families stay while visiting theme parks in the Orlando area.The cost is $350 per person and includes travel, lodging, 15 meals and, aticket to Disney World. A $100 deposit is due by Sunday, January 10. Space is limited. For more info, contact Jamie at jamieb@fbcrockhill.org.

COLLEGE MISSION TRIP : May 14-20, 2016

• January 31 @ 9:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Rm 314• A multimedia presentation• For all members age 13+ who have not yet attended this orientation• For anyone interested in learning more about First Baptist Church• Call the Church Office to make your reservation or email

tammyw@fbcrockhill.org or check the box on the Connect Card today.

• Class size limited. Sign up early.

FIRST CONNECT : SUNDAY, January 31 @ 9:10 a.m.

Deadline to register for class is Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Answers to Questions About HeAven by David JeremiahLed by Marian Ayers in Room 210 @ 4:00 p.m.

When it comes to heaven, you have questions; the Bible has answers. Heaven is mentioned more than 500 times in Scripture, for God wants us to envision and anticipate the place He’s planning for His children.

More tHAn A CArpenter by Josh McDowellLed by Steve Claiborne in Room 320 @ 6:30 p.m.

Staunch skeptic Josh McDowell set out to disprove the claims of Christ, and thus, Christianity, but surprisingly discovered evidence to the contrary which he could not refute. After placing his faith in the same belief system he had hoped to destroy, McDowell began to affirm that its founder; beyond being a first-century Hebrew carpenter, was indeed the God He declared to be. Journey with us as we explore why the claims of the Bible are trustworthy.

oiKos evAnGeLisM CLAssLed by Pastor Steve Hogg in Room 308 @ 6:30 p.m.

“OIKOS Evangelism” is a simple and practical strategy for sharing the love of Jesus with people you already know. Modeled in the New Testament by Jesus and the early church, it remains the most effective method for reaching the lost. During this class you will learn the principles of “OIKOS Evangelism” and develop personal plans for reaching those you know and care about who need Je-sus. Whether you’re an experienced “soul winner” or a shy person who has never witnessed to another person, this class will help you become a more effective witness for Jesus.

LeADinG ADuLt sunDAy sCHooL witH purposeLed by Steve Polk in Room 315 @ 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School is where the work of the church really takes place. We connect in relationships, pray for one another, support one another, minister to one another, challenge each other to serve, and study the Bible in a safe learning environment. This is a leadership development course where we will develop the elements of a great Sunday School. All current leaders as well as others who may lead are encouraged to attend.

LADies’ bibLe stuDy pArt one: DestinAtions by Andy stanleyLed by Debbie Ivey in Room 319 @ 6:30 p.m.

We all have places we want to end up in life. Yet the paths we choose often lead us away from our intended destinations. One poor decision can send us down the wrong road, crushing our dreams, and wasting years of our lives. As time passes, we look back wondering how we got off course, and how we can recover from broken dreams.

LADies’ bibLe stuDy pArt two: tiMe of your Life by Andy stanleyBegins February 24th

What time is it? Where did all the time go? Does time really fly when you’re having fun? Maybe we think about time so much because there never seems to be enough of it. Maybe there’s only one question we need to ask: “What am I doing with my time?” Simple question? Easy answer? It’s time you found out.

Men’s Group: wiLD At HeArt by John eldredgeLed by David Sloan in Room 317 @ 6:30 p.m.

Every boy dreams of being the hero, defeating the bad guys, or rescuing the damsel in distress. But what happens to those dreams when boys become men? When we ask what is a Christian man? In most churches, what we see are men who are bored. Rekindle the great adventure of biblical manhood that is Wild at Heart.

CHristiAn tHeoLoGy AnD otHer worLD reLiGions Led by Dr. Alan Myatt in Room 210 @ 6:30p.m.

Join Dr. Alan Myatt, Professor of Theology at Gordon Conwell Seminary, in discovering how to live and converse from a Christian perspective in an increasingly unchristian world. Sessions in this class will also deal with other world religions such as Islam and Mormonism and how to have effective conversations with people you may know.

support Groupsnew pAtH (Applying biblical principles to divorce and separation recovery)Led by Frank & Charlotte Elliott in Room 302/304 @ 6:30 p.m

A biblically-based support group intended to help find healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. Open to everyone who has experienced separation or divorce. New Path offers resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.

Grief sHAre Led by Rev. Jamie Burdette in Room TBA (starts in feburary)

GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly. You’ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and you will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey through grief. You are welcome to begin attending at any point during this 13-week cycle. Learn more about GriefShare at www.griefshare.org.

woMen’s tuesDAy MorninG bibLe stuDytHe sACreD eCHo by Margaret feinbergIn The Rock @ 9:00 a.m. (starting January 19, 2016)

Are you ready to shake up your prayer life forever? Often when God speaks, He will echo the same message through a sermon, a passage of Scripture, a chance conversation, or an unexpected encounter. When we begin looking for these sacred echoes, we are better able to recognize God’s voice in our life and walk more confidently in the fullness of all God has for us.

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Ministerial Staff

Contact InformationOffice

803-327-7181Sunbeams

803-329-2892Website

www.fbcrockhill.org

Pastoral StaffRev. Steve Hogg

Senior Pastor

Rev. Steve WhiteWorship & Music

Rev. Jamie BurdetteSr. Adult & Missions

Rev. Will BeatyCommunications &

Contemporary Worship

Rev. David MitchellYouth Ministry

Program StaffHolly Matthews

DirectorPreschool Ministries

Scott BlasingameDirector

Preteen Ministries & Elementary Ministries

Scot McGuire Orchestra Director

Rev. Steve PolkAssimilation & Spiritual Growth

Administrative StaffTerri A. Hood

Church Administrator

Tom RinehartPastoral Staff Administrator

Tony HuffmanFacilities Manager

Matt Greer Graphic Media &

Publications Director

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS:Matt Greer (4th)Jane Bump (12th)Steve Hogg (14th)Tony Huffman (22nd)

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BUDGETGiven Dec 6 - Dec 27 ................. $304,249.67Given to Date ............................. $845,270.88Budget Goal to Date .................. $825,052.50

SIX IN 6 CAMPAIGNGiven Dec 6 - Dec 27 ................... $99,244.21Given to Date ............................. $557,697.14Total Commitments ................. $1,771,667.84

GiviNG

SuNdAy SchOOlDecember 6 ............................................. 710December 13 ........................................... 780December 20 ........................................... 694

SyMpAthyThe Staff and Congregation of First Baptist Church extend deepest sympathy to carol phillips on the death of her brother, James Scales; to the family of ed tipton; to Mark Stevenson on the death of his brother, Steve Stevenson; to Scot McGuire on the death of his father, Jerry McGuire; to the family of lousie Mccall; to Jane Bump on the death of her aunt, Grace Bradley; to Kristine Sims on the deathof her mother, Mildred Johnson; to Mark dunn on the death of hisstep-father; and to the family of Margaret Burrell. BABy ANNOuNceMeNtCongratulations to Shawn and Brittany on the January 3, 2016 arrival of their daughter, Izzabelle Frances Jean Stakvel. Congratulations also toproud grandparents, Chris & Connie Sr. Cyr.

Congratulations to Brad and Kendyl futrelle on the January 3, 2016 arrival of their son, Jacob Robert Futrelle. Congratulations also to proud grandparents, Ducan and Jan Furtrelle.

hONOrAriuMEdith Fisher

MeMOriAlS Sharm Steadman (2)Michael Ferraiuolo (2)Helen FergusonRuby DunnEd Tipton (6)Louise McCall (2)

Kathryn Hunt

Marsha Hunt

Fred/Margaret Jordan