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Good TidingsAGAPE Loving the world as God loves us.

Newsletter Volume 36, #1 January 1, 2017

Last month, on the third Sunday of Advent as we lit the Shepherd’s Candle, the Spirit of God moved mightily in First Baptist Cornelia. One by one, we came to the altar in prayer for God’s Spirit to create in us a passion for proclaiming Jesus. It was a holy moment that will live in the memory of our church. It was a holy moment for me as well. This experience changed me.

For almost 5 years we have been walking by faith as a church praying and preparing for God’s Spirit to break out in us. This is happening now. While I don’t understand the ways of the Spirit and definitely cannot control it, my task as your pastor is to tell the story of its infusion into our church and invite each of us to participate. Let me invite you to be praying God’s Spirit to break out in your life!

This infusion of the Spirit of God comes as we are making some significant steps in our organization as a congregation at the beginning of 2017.

Beginning on Sunday, January 8, our children’s ministry will have its own space in our church on the first floor of the Family Ministry Center. On that Sunday, all parents are invited to park on Larkin Street (City Hall side) and enter into the Family Ministry Center. Our children’s ministry greeters will welcome you and invite you to check-in your preschool or elementary child. I’m confident your children will love their new space.

If you don’t have children in the children’s ministry, I hope that you will take time to come downstairs and see the new rooms.

Walking with Jesuswith Pastor Eric Spivey

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January 29–Mission Commitment ServiceEmpty Bowl Meal

to Support MissionsWild Kingdom Children's Ministry Empty Bowl Lunch is a fundraising event where church members can enjoy a great lunch while supporting missions. The event includes several soup options and a silent auction of bowls made by our children. Along with a tasty lunch, guests will take home a hand-made bowl as a thank you, and as a reminder of our goal to eliminate empty bowls and empty stomachs in our communities. The money raised at the Empty Bowl Lunch supports our unified mission fund.

January 29 after the service

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PRAYFor

Mission Focus: FBC Mission Groups

MISSIONS

January 8th

BEOn

GIVEJanuary 15th January 29thMission Focus: Gideons and HUB Mentoring

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Mission Focus: Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3

Mission Focus:Santa Emilia,

Nicaragua Mission Partnership

Scripture:Romans 10:13-15

January 22nd

To

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

One of the ways that First Baptist Cornelia loves the world as God loves us is by ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD. We advance the Kingdom of God by “Increasing our mission opportunities across all generations in order to develop a holistic, evangelical lifestyle within our church, risking ourselves for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus in our community and around the world.”

A couple of years ago we asked ourselves what this might look like in our church by the year 2018. Here’s part of that description.

“In 2018 FBC Cornelia will be known in our community, state and beyond as a leader in missional outreach, not because of all the missions activities and opportunities that our church does or supports (even though there are plenty), but because “mission” is at the heart of who we are. As we strive to “love the world, the way God loves us“, missions is embedded in all we do. Every member of our church family is immersed in a comprehensive missions education program for all age groups. This program is embedded in small group and traditional Sunday School curriculum, children’s Sunday school, youth group teaching, sermons, and other discipleship training. It is apparent to everyone who knows anything about FBC that missions is not something we do, it is who we are.”

During the month of January, we will start a new, annual season in worship and the life of the church designed to challenge us to be, give, pray and give to missions over the coming year. We will host special missionaries to speak in worship. We will invite mission partners from our community to speak. We will highlight the mission efforts of our church. We want every member of FBC to find their place in helping us Advance the Kingdom of God. And there is A PLACE for everyone’s gift and passion.

Make worship and church life a priority this January. See what God can do in your life and through your life to change the world.

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Acts 1:8 says “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

COME JOIN US in Fellowship Hall for a hearty breakfast, followed by a message from Stacy Hall, Habersham County Commissioner. All men of the church are invited.

FBC

Men’s MinistryJANUARY 8TH at 8:00 am

Monday, January 23, 2017

Fellowship & Card Signing begins at 11:00 a.m.

Lunch: 11:20 a.m.ROUN

D TABLE, JANUARY 23

INTERGENERATIONALMISSION TRIP TO WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT.

Plan to go minister in the inner city with us July 20 –July 29. We will have an informational meeting sometime this month. We will know more about cost and be able to share with you

more about what we will be doing. Plan to come and find out more!

As we look forward to the new year - 2017 - our First Baptist Church will be celebrating 130 years of being the people of God in Cornelia. The church has enjoyed a rich and rewarding heritage as we have had the privi-lege of serving God in this place since 1887.Now, it's time to look to the future. We are excited to watch as the new children's ministry area begins in Jan-uary. We are also excited as we seek to develop a new space for our historical displays. The History Commit-tee welcomes your thoughts and suggestions to make the new History Center one that will continue to tell our story in the years ahead. Please share with us your ideas. Sue Blair, Charlotte Meister, Evie Whitfield

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDThank you for your boxes, donations and prayers for Operation Christmas Child. Because of your faithfulness, we were able to collect 471 boxes!!! Our Relay Center processed 3080 shoe boxes this year. Thanks to the volunteers who came faithfully during Collection Week to pack the boxes for transport. Please continue to pray for the children who will receive the boxes.

OCC Coordinators

NEW HISTORY CENTER

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A WORD from Pastor John: Recently I came across this article dealing with New

Years resolutions from a Christian perspective. This is some great advice as we begin a new year of growing as disciples here at FBC – I love how these begin with a clear emphasis on PRAYER!“The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. There is just something about the start of a new year that gives us the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning. In reality, there is no difference between December 31 and January 1. Nothing mystical occurs at midnight on December 31. The Bible does not speak for or against the concept of New Year’s resolutions. However, if a Christian determines to make a New Year’s resolution, what kind of resolution should he or she make?

Here are some suggestions: (1) pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) in regards to what resolutions, if any, He would have you make; (2) pray for wisdom as to how to fulfill the goals God gives you; (3) rely on God’s strength to help you; (4) find an accountability partner who will help you and encourage you; (5) don’t become discouraged with occasional failures; instead, allow them to motivate you further; (6) don’t become proud or vain, but give God the glory. Psalm 37:5-6 says, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”

RIGHT NOW MEDIA is a great resource for ALL of us to grow in our walk with Christ. Many of you should have received an email during the month of December inviting you to join under our church account. If you did not receive that email, please send me an email at johnswindler08@gmail.com and I will make sure you have access. To find out more about this, go to www.rigntnow.org.

LISTEN UP during the month of January to learn more about some new ways you will be able to grow in your walk with Christ here at FBC this year.

FBC Committee & Ministry Team Orientation

5:00 pm Sunday, January 22Supper will be provided

All committee and ministry team members are needed to attend. This year’s meeting will include an invitation from our deacons for committees and ministry teams to participate in the church’s new Leadership Meetings. The Budget/Stewardship/Finance Committee will also present a new budgeting system for 2017. Finally, this will be the first meeting for each committee and minis-try team of the year.

WINTER

RECHARGE CLASSESResume Wednesday January 18!Network Spiritual Gifts Class: The right people, in the right places, for the right reasons, at the right time.Led by Pastor Eric Spivey / Location: Rm. 302 (Friendship Class) Participant Book: $6Come discover your spiritual gifts, personal style and God-given passion for serving in the body of Christ to help our church love the world as God loves us.

Prayer: A short course for a long journeyLed by David Turner / Location: Fellowship Hall

Quilting MinistryLed by Patsy Vaughn / Location: Room 315 Description: Prayer Sewers meet each week to quilt and pray. No experience necessary – just a passion to learn, sew and pray.

Women’s Care and Share GroupLed by Jennie Swindler / Location: Church Library

Wednesday Nights in January for AdultsJanuary 4

Bible Study and PrayerEpiphany: A study of the MagiPastor Eric SpiveyFellowship Hall

January 11

Winter Church Conference6:15 pm

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YOUTH NEWSChildren's Ministry

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN JANUARY! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in THE WELL (3rd floor Family Ministry Center). JANUARY 4 – LOOKING AHEAD TO 2017 and SPECIAL PRAYER TIMEJANUARY 11 – CLINT FAIR SPEAKING (see below)JANUARY 18 – TO BE ANNOUNCEDJANUARY 25 – TO BE ANNOUNCEDBE SURE TO JOIN US ON JANUARY 11 to hear Mr. Clint Fair! Clint is the Area Director for the Hall County Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Clint spoke in December to our Brotherhood Men’s Ministry Breakfast, and he has a great testimony and a challenge for all of our young people and their families. PARENTS, YOU ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US ON JANUARY 11 at 6:00 pm in THE WELL! COME AND INVITE A FRIEND TO JOIN YOU!PLEASE PRAY for our 11 youth and adults who will be attending WINTER CONFERENCE in Gatlinburg, TN January 13-16. This is a going to be a great time of spiritual growth for over 1,500 teens and adults who will be gathering to hear some outstanding speakers who will challenge us in our walk with Christ. This is sponsored by Crossroads Worldwide Ministries. To read more about them and to see our schedule for the weekend, go to www.claytonking.com and click on Winter Conference. Thanks to those of you who have given to help make this trip possible!SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY will resume on January 8 at 9:45 am. Our youth will be studying the Book of James during January and February.

Knowledge is a response to the character of God.

When kids turn about four years old they start asking, “Why?” It’s like

suddenly a switch flips and they begin to string together their questions in an attempt to understand everything around them. And this continues throughout life.God designed people in such a unique way—different from the rest of creation—to pursue finding the answers to life’s hidden secrets. The very fact that we naturally pursue knowledge is proof that there is a God. It’s actu-ally genius that God would make us in such a way that we are always discovering, wondering, exploring, innovating, improving, and solving. The most important thing you can do for young kids is to invite them into the story about a really big God. It’s a story that will always be bigger than they can explain or imagine, but God invites them to spend a lifetime discov-ering who He is and how He loves them.Jesus helps us know God better.If you want to know who God is and how God loves, look to Jesus. When Jesus stepped foot onto the planet, God was once and for all with us. John writes this about Je-sus, The Word became a human being. He made his home with us. We have seen his glory. It is the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father. And the Word was full of grace and truth. (John 1:14, NIrV) As we dig deeper into the story of Jesus, we discover more about how God desires a relationship with us and invites us to help Him spread the message of Jesus throughout the world. To do that, we need to know God through Jesus.That’s why we think it’s important for us to help our kids and families discover more about knowledge—discover-ing something new so you can be better at whatever you do. We will spend the month of January taking a closer look at the way knowledge shows up throughout the Gospels.January 29 – Empty Bowls Luncheon

ANSWERS about the NEW CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SPACE On the First Floor of the Family Ministry Center

•All preschool and elementary school children and families are invited to begin using the FBC City Hall Entrance on Larkin Street.

•Check-in for children will be at the Welcome Center on the first floor.

•The elevator on the first floor will continue to be open to all members and guests who need it. Feel free to enter

using the ramp near the patio of the Family Ministry Center or through the portico to miss any steps.

•The FMC portico will be available for all guests and members who need to use it during inclement weather.

•The historical displays on the first floor of the Family Ministry Center will be relocated to a site on the Main Hall of the church for better visibility.

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Pastor Eric Spivey

I am grateful to Amber Miller, our Minister of Children and Outreach Ministries, our children’s ministry committee, our church use committee, our building and grounds committee, our Tuesday crew, our history committee, our cold weather shelter ministry, and our deacons for helping guide this transition. Our children have shared space with our whole church for a long time, it is exciting to see them with their own space on our church campus.

The next stage of this transition will begin in January. With your guidance we will begin exploring the best ways we can utilize the four rooms on the main floor of our hallway. We will have the opportunity to discuss ways these spaces can bring our church together, provide easy access for education space, and best tell our history and story on our main hallway. We will finalize the days and times for these discussions at the first of the month.

There will be other significant, organizational steps in our church this year that will not be as visible.

• Our Budget/Stewardship/Finance Committee will begin developing a new budgeting system with our committees and staff in January.

• Our deacons will begin working more closely with all of our committees and ministry teams during their leadership meetings in the year.

• Our Bylaws Committee will be working to update our bylaws during the year.

• Our deacons will be examining a new deacon election process.

These are just a few of the ways we hope to be improving and growing as a church.

I am greatly aware that the Spirit of God is showing up exactly at the moment of some of our greatest change as a church. This is no accident or coincidence. God knows how difficult change is for everyone – even pastors. The Spirit is here to remind us why we change in the first place – so that we can proclaim Jesus more clearly and powerfully than ever before. Please join me in praying for Cornelia First Baptist this year. Together, infused with God’s Spirit, we will advance the Kingdom of God.

I’ll be out of the pulpit January 1st and Pastor John will be preaching. I’ll see you Sunday, January 8th!

SPECIAL GIFTS (November)MEMORIALS:

Ministry Budget:Buster Cleveland, Jacque Dillard, Mabel Edwards,

Lucy & Cliff Kimsey, Louise & Cliff Kimsey

MUSIC AND ARTS IN WORSHIP Thank you to everyone who helped make our worship experiences beautiful and meaningful during Advent. It was the desire of our Worship Design Team to help you “get ready for Christmas” through the many opportunities of worship. Thanks to Jane Ferguson for coordinating the project of writing and printing our Advent Devotional Book. Twenty-five of our own church family members wrote devotionals to help us prepare for Christmas. Janis Stapleton and her crew were responsible for the gorgeous decorations in the sanctuary as members and guests entered for worship services. Beautiful music was shared by our children’s choirs, Sanctuary Choir, soloists, and instrumentalists to lead us in worship. A message of preparing for Christmas was wonderfully shared through drama in “Getting Ready for Christmas” with scenes each Sunday of Advent. Many thanks to the talented performers directed by Sally Higgins to help us realize that “getting ready for Christmas” is really not about cleaning and decorating our houses and buying gifts, but preparing our hearts for the coming of Jesus and committing our lives to Him. Combining all of these elements of worship with the powerful messages of God’s Word preached by Pastor Eric, we had the wonderful experience of “getting ready for Christmas”! I pray it was a meaningful season of worship for all of you. Are you prepared to share the gospel message and “go tell it on the mountain”? As we begin the new year, commit to finding ways you can share the hope, peace, joy, and love of our Savior. I challenge all of us to worship daily and share our faith in 2017.

Blessings in the New Year! Bobby

Unified Missions: Jacque Dillard, Mabel

Edwards

Music: Mabel Edwards

Benevolence:Mabel Edwards

Operation Christmas Child:

Jodie Burton

HONORARIA

Unified Missions: Dale & Sue Blair,

Jimmy & Lisa Kimsey

BENEVOLENCE FUND November 2016

Shared: ...................................$1,431.83Clients: ..............................................30

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SERVICE REMINDERS

MAKE RESERVATIONS or CANCELLATIONS at:

www.fbccornelia.org (click the link about halfway down

the home page)

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal

January 4thChili Baked PotatoCornbreadTea

January 11thSpaghettiSaladGarlic BreadDessertTea

January 18thPoppyseed ChickenRiceBroccoliRolls & Tea

January 25thPork LoinLima BeansMac & CheeseSaladCornbreadDessertTea

SUNDAY, JAN. 1

Happy New Year 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship

TUESDAY, JAN. 3 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast /Stew & Que

• Tuesday Crew

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 5:15pm Fellowship Meal Reservations Required 6:00pm Preschool/Children’s Ministries Adult Prayer Meeting/FH Youth Bible Study 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice

SUNDAY, JAN. 8 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship

TUESDAY, JAN. 10 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast /Stew & Que

• Tuesday Crew 7:00pm Book Club/BR

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 5:15pm Fellowship Meal Reservations Required 6:00pm Preschool/Children’s Ministries Adult Prayer Meeting/FH Youth Bible Study 6:15pm Quarterly Church Conference 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice

SUNDAY, JAN. 15 9:45am Adult Sunday School 10:55am Worship

MONDAY, JAN. 16 11:00am Benfield Group

TUESDAY, JAN. 17 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast /Stew & Que

• Tuesday Crew

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 5:15pm Fellowship Meal Reservations Required 6:00pm Preschool/Children’s Ministries Adult Prayer Meeting/FH Youth Bible Study 6:15pm Adult Recharge Classes begin 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice

SATURDAY, JAN. 21 9:00am NEGA Veterans & Patriots/FH

DEACON OF THE WEEK

JAN 1Richard McMullan

(706) 778-6094

JAN 8Alan NeSmith(706)778-1884

JAN 15Brian Peek

(706)968-2049

JAN 22Jay Reed

(706) 776-2553

JAN 29Jimbo Stapleton(706) 776-7214

JAN. 1SS Greeters:

Ben Books, Mozelle Carlan, Phil McClain, CharlotteMeister

Ushers: Phil McClain, Rick Barron, Wade Hasty,

Nolan Nix, Dalton Sirmans, Bill Tanneberger, Dennis Tedder, Robert Tyler, Ed Vaughn

Patrol: Jason Hughes

Wed. Lockup/JAN: Ed Vaughn

JAN 8SS Greeters:

Mozelle Carlan,CharlotteMeister

Ushers: Richard Whatley,

Grant Bentley, Bill Chandler, Steve Doran, Brian Peek,

Chester Skelton, LarryWhitfield

Patrol: Mark Reed

Wed. Lockup/JAN: Ed Vaughn

JAN 15SS Greeters:

Mozelle Carlan,CharlotteMeister

Ushers: Jarvis McFarlin, HermanBenfield,

Donald Crowe, Wes Dodd,

Murphy Doran, Terry Doran, David Elder, Jack Irvin,

Jared McFarlinPatrol:

Phil McClainWed. Lockup/JAN:

Ed Vaughn

JAN 22SS Greeters:

Mozelle Carlan,CharlotteMeister

Ushers: David Foster,

Jason Hughes, Jack McMullan,

Richard McMullan, Mark Reed,

Caleb Souther, James A. Stapleton III

Patrol: Terry/Murphy DoranWed. Lockup/JAN:

Ed Vaughn

JAN 29SS Greeters:

Mozelle Carlan, CharlotteMeister

Ushers: Ronnie Parham,

David Bray, Ben Brooks,

Alan NeSmith, Larry Parham, JacobTrotter,

Wayne WorshamPatrol:

Chester SkeltonWed. Lockup/JAN:

Ed Vaughn

SUNDAY, JAN. 22 8:30am Deacon Meeting 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship

MONDAY, JAN. 23 11:00am Round Table

TUESDAY, JAN. 24 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast /Stew & Que

• Tuesday Crew

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 125 5:15pm Fellowship Meal Reservations Required 6:00pm Preschool/Children’s Ministries Adult Prayer Meeting/FH Youth Bible Study 6:15pm Adult Recharge Classes begin 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice

SUNDAY, JAN. 29 9:45am Sunday School 10:55am Worship

TUESDAY, JAN. 31 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast /Stew & Que

• Tuesday Crew

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Dear Church Family

Thank you for your faithfulness in caring and concern for Buster and myself in these last few months.

I and my family appreciate you so much.

Sincerely,

Anita, Jill, Vann & Holly ClevelandBen's Breakfast Crew will provide a Complimentary Breakfast. Everyone is invited to join us for this time

of fellowship.

The next meeting

will be

Saturday, January 21st at 9:00 a.m.

in the

First Baptist Church

Fellowship Hall.

Marlee & Ryan Fleming on the birth of their son

Declan FlemingBorn November 15th, 2016

at 6:44 a.m.

weighing 9lbs 13 oz

& 21 inches long.

Congratulations to

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"I am excited about the increase in the numbers of children who are participating in our programs and singing in worship services." Jane Ferguson - Deacon and Sunday School teacher

"MISSIONS! As we follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit to pray, serve, and give to Advance the Kingdom of God; beginning in Cornelia and going into all the world." Helen Bryson - Mission Committee and WMU Director

"I'm excited about how God will draw people of all ages into a deeper walk with Him." John Swindler, Associate Pastor

"I'm looking forward to the continued growth in the children's ministry." Wade Hasty, Building and Grounds Committee

"The desire of members to seek God's will." David Elder, Deacon

"I believe the new Deacon design is going to be much more effective and lends itself to our FBC Deacons being the 'shepherds' and servants which the Bible describes. By focusing on Ministry among our Church and on Leadership of the Church separately and together, I believe we will all come to know each other more genuinely and serve with joy which will in turn promote joy." Donna Trotter, Deacon Vice-chairperson

L king Forward to

2017 at First Baptist Cornelia

I'm so thankful for our partnership with first Baptist of Matagalpa, and I'm excited that Pastor Javier and Sister Azucena will be visiting in January! I'm also excited to finish the remodeling of the "library", and change the name to the "Gathering Room and Coffee Bar" to welcome our visitors and new members!! Happy New Year! Tammy weaver, Library Team

As our commitment to families with young children becomes more ambitiously evident in 2017, I look forward to growing this segment of the church which gives new life and renewed hope to First Baptist Cornelia. Dalton Sirmans, Past Deacon Chairperson

I’m excited about the future of our children’s department. Alan NeSmith, Deacon

MINISTRY STAFFDr. Eric T. Spivey, Senior Pastor

Rev. John Swindler, Assoc. Pastor, Discipleship & Student Ministries

Bobby Ivey, Minister of Worship & Music

Mrs. Amber Miller, Minister of Children and Community Outreach

Jarvis McFarlin, Business ManagerBobbie Foster, Organist

Mary Turner, PianistMinistry Assistants

Sheila Thomason, FinanceBernice Widding, Publications

Office (706) 778-4412Fax (706) 776-7776

PO Box 96 / 325 South Oak St,Cornelia, Georgia

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GOOD TIDINGS EDITORS:Missions Page Editor: Helen Bryson

Discipleship Pages Editor:Rev. John Swindler

Adult & Youth Discipleship:Rev. John Swindler

Worship Page Editor: Bobby IveyFellowship Page Editor: Bernice WiddingCommunity Page Editor: Dr. Eric Spivey

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L king Forward to 2017

I'm looking forward to experiencing how the Spirit of God will work in our church to engage us to serve and worship Him like never before! Bobby Ivey, Minister of Worship and Music

I am encouraged that a full ministerial staff, together with expanded programming in several areas, greatly enhances the opportunity for both spiritual and numeric growth for FBC during 2017. Chester King, Deacon and member of B/S/F Committee

Working together as one body to share our God's love to one another as well as those in our community with whom we come in contact. Peggy Boozer, Deacon and Shepherds Ministry

I am excited for 2 things: 1. For a coffee bar and gathering room. 2. For our partnership with Cornelia Elementary and the possibility of Ministry to others while growing our membership. Doug Dillard, Deacon and Personnel Committee

FBC's greatest legacy is the Living Faith and to be a beacon of light for our community. Bill Chandler, Budget/Stewardship/Finance Committee chairperson

at First Baptist Cornelia