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MERCY’S WELL WILL BE IN CONCERT ON

SUNDAY, NOV. 20, 2016 - 9:00 a.m & 10:30 a.m. services

A free will offering will be taken

“One Incredible Moment” Christmas Cantata

Sunday, December 11th, 2016 - 10:30 a.m. service

Celebrating the Majesty of the manger

Newsletter Articles - Articles for the Januray/February edition need to be submitted by December 3rd. You may place the articles in the newsletter mailbox, leave a phone

message, or email to Tracie Harris at tracieharrisrvt@gmail.com.

Bulletin Articles - Articles need to be submitted to the church office on or before the preceding Wednesday. You

may place written articles in the Office Administrator’s box, leave a phone message,

fax to 301-739-0500, or email to leslie@paramountbaptist.com

I would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for the prayers, cards, calls and meals during my surgery and chemotherapy. I also want to thank Jen-nifer Nunemaker for doing an awesome job filling in as choir director, Tracie Harris for doing an awesome job filling in at the office, and for Gus Glessner and the others who have been playing the piano each week. My illness was certainly a surprise to me and my family, but it was not a sur-prise to God, who had everything taken care of. What a mighty God we serve!! Thanks again! - Leslie

Paramount Baptist Church Family,

We have deeply appreciated all of your prayers, cards, and thoughts as Vonnie had

her surgery and during her recovery time. May God bless you for your love and

kindness. - Vonnie and Ward

PASTOR APPRECIATION DINNER

Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Bring a covered Church will

dish to be supply meat

shared!! & dessert !!

Card baskets will be available for the Pastors.

****NO COVERED DISH AFTER THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.

PARAMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH

CHIRSTMAS DINNER

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016

6:00 P.M.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attended the

PBC Christmas Dinner

with your family and friends.

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND AND WILL BE ON SALE

IN RICKARD HALL BETWEEN THE 9:00 AM AND 10:30 AM SERVICES

ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

SUNDAY, NOV. 6

SUNDAY, NOV. 13

SUNDAY, NOV. 20

Adults—$12 Children 4 to 12 yrs—$6 Children under 3—free

MAKE SURE TO INVITE

YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON

SUNDAY, DEC. 18th - 10: 30 a.m. service

For the

CHILDRENS CHIRSTMAS PROGRAM !!

THIS IS ALWAYS A FAVORIATE

AND NOT TO BE MISSED !

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Where: Hebron Mennonite Church

When: Wed., Nov. 23rd 7:00 p.m.

(PBC will have NO Wednesday evening activities)

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG

Come enjoy singing and special music from area churches.

Sunday Evening, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. at

Paramount Baptist Church

PARAMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

CANDLE LIGHT COMMUNION

SATURDAY, DEC. 24TH

7:00 P.M.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Schedule of activities

Sunday, Nov. 13th - Final Collection & Count - Last call for packed boxes!

Saturday, Nov. 26th Baltimore Distribution Center Trip #1 Leave PBC at 4:00 p.m. Work from 6:00 to 10:00 pm processing shoeboxes. Quick stop for a fast–food meal. Return to PBC about 12:30 a.m. Only 15 seats available! Contact Leslie Keefer to sign up. 301-739-2821 or leslie@paramountbaptist.com

Thursday, Dec. 1st Baltimore Distribution Center Trip #2 Leave PBC at 2:00 p.m. Work from 4:00 p.m. to 10: 00 p.m. . Pack a meal to eat there! Return to PBC about 12:00 a.m. Only 10 seats available! Contact Leslie Keefer to sign up. 301-739-2821 or leslie@paramountbaptist.com

Shoebox Packing Hints and Suggestions

1. Pack a “WOW!!” item on top, something medium to large in size that will capture the child’s immediate attention when they open the box.

2. Pick items that are full of COLOR, as many of these children live in worlds that are all browns and grays.

3. Remember the child may not read English and may not have access to an adult who can read English.

4. Batteries should be sent in their original packages. If sent loose, please cover BOTH ends of the batteries with tape to prevent accidental discharge and possible fires.

5. Items with expiration or shelf-life dates, such as candy or toothpaste, should have expiration dates at least SIX months after the National Collection Week. For 2016, it should expire after June 1, 2017.

6. Toys like spiders, bugs, snakes, etc. are acceptable, especially when they are colorful and look more like cartoon characters than real-life animals.

7. Camouflage items may be sent ONLY if the child can wear or use without looking like a soldier. Brightly colored camo (pink, neon orange) is safe as are camo pencils, wallets, or socks. Camouflage in greens, beiges, whites, or grays should be avoided.

The new AWANA season is in full swing!

But, it’s not too late to sign up!

AWANA clubs meet every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. for kids 2 years of age to 6th grade. Come out and join us!

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS

Wednesday Evenings 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study and lots of fun!

THE VINE MINISTRY EVENTS

Young Adult/College Ministry

2nd and 4th Thursdays

6:30 p.m.

WMU – Moving Forward With Missions

Our Mission…is to inform and inspire Christians to influence their world for Christ.

ADULTS ON MISSION will not meet during November and December. Please remember to pray for our missionaries who serve in the U.S. and around the world, especially during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Many won’t be with their families and friends.

ARISE - SHINE – When We rise up, He shines through

The Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held on Monday, November 7th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., in Anderson Hall. Women around the world, will be praying for each other and the communi-ties in which they serve.

Please join us for a time of fellowship, learning about other countries needs, and prayer. A volun-tary love offering through Day of Prayer events provide the primary source of support for the minis-tries and partnerships of the Baptist Women’s Department and its seven continental unions repre-senting 193 national Baptist women’s organizations from 156 countries. Lunch will be provided. ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME…MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

The Week of Prayer for International Missions, which focuses on the Lottie Moon Mission Offering, will be held December 4-11. Additional information will be available in the bulletin and during worship services throughout the month of December.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION STUDY: NORWAY

Sunday, November 13

4:00 – 7:00 p.m. –Anderson Hall

For Youth and Adults

It’s a land of dramatic Nordic landscapes with lush meadows and forested hills, icy glaciers and rushing waterfalls, deep fjords and snow-capped peaks. In the north, the summer sun shines around the clock, and in the winter northern lights fill the sky.

Beyond startling beauty, Norway’s other superlatives include it being considered the world’s most democratic nation. It ranks among the world’s wealthiest nations with North Sea oil fields allowing the country to sock away reserves of hundreds of billions of dollars. And using the United Nation’s measures for happiness, people in Norway enjoy high levels of security, strong social policies, free-doms, and an overall sense of well-being, making Norway one of the happiest countries in the world.

Yet, in a country that seemingly has everything, Norway’s heritage as a Christian nation belies its spiritual state. Postmodern culture has taken root here as in much of Europe with its sense of rela-tivism and lack of definitive truths. Large church buildings of the past stand empty or have been converted into cafes in the secular culture.

In a land of such outward beauty and self-sufficiency, how and where is God working to bring peo-ple to a rich faith in Norway? Journey through Norway with us and see how God is bringing spiritual beauty to this land.

Paramount Baptist Church 13234 Marsh Pike Hagerstown, MD 21742 www.paramountbaptist.com

Church Office Hours:

Monday—Friday

8:30am - 3:00pm

CURRENT RESIDENT

OR

CHURCH STAFF:

Lead Pastor: Frank Duncan Assoc.Pastor: Chuck Schroer

Office Administrator: Leslie Keefer

Mondays: 6:00 p.m...GROW Visitation

Sundays: 9:00 a.m. …… Sunday School/Worship Service 10:00 a.m. …….Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. ........... Sunday School/Worship Service

Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. ...Women’s Bible Study (no WBS May thru Aug) 6:10 p.m…..….Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. …….. .. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. ………...….AWANA 6:30 p.m. …..Adult Prayer/Bible .......................... ……..Study 8:00 p.m. ….Adult Choir Practice

“Where you’ll always find a warm welcome”

“Visions of Faith” PBC’s Sunday Morning Radio Ministry at 9:06am

WJEJ 1240AM

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1st Jared Duncan 2nd Debra Brewer 3rd Josh Ludwig 4th Geneva Ahalt, Olu Faukunla 5th Arthur Spangler 6th John Root, Steve Hose 8th Judy Hayes 10th Ken Carbaugh 11th Joshua Munch 12th Perry Hendershot 15th Carolyn Kendall, Birgitta Bauer 16th Jonathan Shriner 20th Donna Guessford 22nd Doren Culler, Babe Ross 25th Jill Miller 29th Brenda Baker

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

2nd Jessie Unger, Dustin Unger, Ink Bowers 3rd Michelle Haden, Eileen Wiggins, Merv Yeagle, Taryn Ludwig 4th Liz Pearsall 8th Robin Shriner 9th Jane Hixon 11th Jason Blubaugh, Denise Hose, Jenny Chandler 15th Sandra Boyd 16th Charles Kunkleman 18th Ann Ebersole 19th Doris Ebersole 21st Kennedy Shilling 22nd Joyce Staples 28th Chuck Schroer 29th Tom Ingram