Being W.E.L.L.

A Note from Johnny… Christmas is “for God so loved the world that He gave His only Son...” Why did He give His only Son? Because the world was lost and dark and the Light of the world was the only way to free man from the darkness of sin and bring us to the light of God.

Last Sunday was a day of incredible Light. I don’t know of a better Christmas message to share than the one we heard and witnessed as we took a journey on the mission of reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you missed this powerful service, I urge you to pick up a copy of the DVD as it is made available.

May we never forget the mission of FBC is to reach a world for Christ, starting from downtown Dothan.

The “Day of Grace” was a great outpouring of the love of Jesus to the world around us. It was a day of taking our mission hearts and putting them intopractice. I want to thank all the people who helped make this day a “Day of Grace” for others.

I can’t leave out the Children’s Music Program. What would Christmas be without the sound of children? Thank you children, for sharing with us the story of our Lord. A very special thanks to the music leaders for the work that you do with our children.

Remember this Sunday evening, Babbie Mason will be sharing with us during our Evening Worship Service. Invite a friend to come with you.

I will see you Sunday!

Bro. Johnny

F i r s t

Celebrate Christmasat First Baptist!- Sunday, December 18 -

Advent IV - Love10:15 a.m. - Morning Worship

6:00 p.m.

Babbie Mason in Concert

•- December 24 -

Christmas Eve Memorial Service 5:00 p.m., Parlor This is a service of comfort and remembrance for families

in our church and community who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The names of the loved one will be read and

a candle will be lit in memory of each individual. Bring a framed photo of the person

to be remembered.•

Christmas Eve CandlelightCommunion Service

6:00 p.m., SanctuaryJoin us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!

•- Sunday, December 25 -

Christ Is Born!10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship

(No Sunday Bible Study or Evening Worship Service)

Volume XLVI, NO. 49

ThingsF I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H O F D O T H A N

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Worship with Authority Evangelize with Intention

In Loving Memory of:Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Adams

Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Faulknerby Gene and Doris Faulkner

Mary Ellen AndersonEvie Iona Enfinger

by Riley and Martha Enfinger

Mr. H.E. Benefieldby Roger and Kathy Fowler

My Parents:Alvin and Lera Bennett

by Latrelle Wartman

Martha Boyette and Robbie Wallaceby Mary Sherlock

Doug Bradford andMelanie Bradford Barfield

by Melba Bradford

Bill Bryant and Becky Clarkby Ken and Konie Clark

Ted Bryant, Jr.by Catherine Bryant and Family

Dannelly and Louise Byrdby Raymond and Hilda Jackson

and Donna Byrd

Willis Carroll (grandfather of Holly)Keisha Carroll (cousin of Holly)

by Ray and Holly Rollins

Mrs. Bea Chavez andMrs. Jeanette Hickman

by Edsel and Donna Johnson

My Brother, Raymond CoppicMy Friend, Thelma Calton

by Daphine Baten

Mr. and Mrs. Howard CulverMr. and Mrs. Grady Maxwell

by Joe and Diane Culver

Ed Davisby Jimmilene Davis

Morice and Beatrice Dawseyby Gail Whitehead

Roy and Jessie Driggers,Dr. Roy Driggers,

and Dr. Buren Wellsby Peggy Driggers

Mr. and Mrs. Collier Freemanby Scott Sealock andAna Sealock Moore

Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Garrettby Jimmy Grant

Dick and Bill Gregoryby Betty Ann Gregory

In Loving Memory of:Rev. Manget Herrin

(Missionary toGuyana/Granada 1969-1983)

by Ed and Elaine Onley

Baby Madison Lindseyby Raymond and Barbara Lindsey

Dr. and Mrs. Sam Maddoxby Dr. and Mrs. Ron Sealock

Max “Red” and Kate Manerby Louis and Lucy Ingram

Francis Meekerby Elsie Meeker

Peka Meersandby Debra Young

Ava Sue Mitchellby Janet Martin and Family

Mr. and Mrs. C.M. MyersMr. and Mrs. B.G. Rolandby J.B. and Frankie Roland

Mr. Charles R. Newman, Sr.by Sandy Newman and Family

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. PhillipsJames Phillips, Jr.

by Viola P. White

W.T. and Zona Parrishby Joe, LaNelle and Parrish Smith

W.T. and Zona Parrishby Dr. and Mrs. Ted Williams

Bobby W. Pitmanby Nancy Pitman

Vila Purifoyby Penny Edge

Dusty Rhodesby Janice Rhodes

Robbie and Gen Robinsonby Billy and Patti Wells

Claude Sansomby Sammie Sansom

Reid Smithby Ella Smith and Family

Howard and Audrey Vannby Bill and Mary Blair Van Tassel

Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Vaughnby Jimmy and Rose Grant

Mr. Rex Whiteby Len and Elizabeth White

Harry Williamsonby Mr. and Mrs. Gilma Williamson

In Honor of:Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arnold, Sr.

by Kathy Perreault

Mrs. Vassie Benefieldby Roger and Kathy Fowler

Scott Bradfordby Melba Bradford

Barbara Cookby Ladies Special Topics Class

Norma Cathell, Martha Green,Jimmie Spann, and Phylliss Wise

by a Friend

Miles Colemanby the Miles Coleman SS Class

Dr. Frank and Olivia Crockettby Jane Wells

Sue Crockett, Jean Longgrear,Helen Mathis and Anne Whiddon

by the Doris Faulkner SS Class

Bobbie and Earl Doveby Phil and Miriam Forrester

Johnny and Debbie Fainby Charles and Julianne Ward

Mr. and Mrs. William Buford Fowlerby Roger and Kathy Fowler

Layton and Logan HaglerAustin and Harrison Sandersby Steve and Denise Sanders

Katie Anne Harris, Harper Horneand Isabella and Julieanna Dixon

by Tommy and Celeste Horne

Walter Hillby Melanie Hill

Allen and Marsha Lindseyby Raymond and Barbara Lindsey

Dr. and Mrs. Jay Maddoxby Gayle Bullard

Ed and Elaine Onleyby Jimmie Spann

Her Childrenby Inice C. Tarrant

A special thank you toLarry and Judy Wise

for donating the Christmas treesin the Sanctuary, Dining Hall,

Troy Street, CDC/Children’s Area,Community Missions,Youth Assembly Area,

and Church Office.

Remembering Loved Ones at ChristmasContributions were made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in honor of and in loving memory of:

Love with Purpose Learn with Consistency

Members in the HospitalFlowers:504 Mrs. Jennifer Adams534 Mr. Emile Evans

Extendicare Rehab:130 Mrs. Phylliss Wise

Our Sympathy To: Charles Ward and family on the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. Bobby Craft, of Opp, AL. Shirley Frisinger and family on the death of her husband, Mr. Miles Frisinger. Regina Bentley and family on the death of her husband, Mr. Oliver Bentley. Mr. Bentley was also the father of Lyn Tucker and the grandfather of Sam Tucker.

The First Family Prayingfor FBC Families: At this week’s Wednesday Prayer Service we will lift up in prayer these three FBC families: Ted and Malissa Williams Gilma and Elizabeth Williamson Amy Wilson

Have you ever wanted to learnto play the piano or guitar?How about voice lessons?

Spring SemesterBegins January 2!

2012 Music Academy Faculty:- Jonathan Erp - Guitar- Laura Grace Holmes - Voice & Piano - Helen Ness - Piano Anyone is invited to take lessons, from children to adults! A $30 registration fee is due for all NEW students. Please call Tracy at the church office to sign up or for more info, 792-5117, ext. 251.

News of Interest-Year End Contributions In order to receive contribution credit for the 2011 year, all contributions must be delivered to the church by December 31, 2011 or postmarked on or before December 31, 2011.

No Worship KidStyleIn December or On January 1 Take this time to worship as a family during the morning worship service. We will resume Worship KidStyle Sunday, January 8. In Loving Memory

Mr. Miles FrisingerDecember 11, 2011

Lottie MoonChristmas Offering

FBC Goal: $40,000Given to Date: $9,655

Offering Envelopes are locatedin the sanctuary pew racks.

Youth Ministry–Jamaica 2012 If you are a senior high student or parent and your teen is interested in going to Jamaica from July 6-14, 2012, the deposit of $100 is due no later than Sunday, January 15, 2012.

Reflections-Day of Grace– OurfirstDay of Gracewasgenuinelythat!WewitnessedanoutpouringofGod’slovethroughourFirstBaptistfamilytofamiliesinourcommunitylikeIhaveneverseenbefore.FirstBaptisthasalwayshadaheartofministryandhasalwayswarmlyembracedourcommunityfamilieswithneedthroughouttheyear,andespeciallythroughtheannualChristmasprojects.Thatheartforministryisbecomingaburningpassionformissions—missionsbeginning,asJesusdirected,righthereinourown“Jerusalem”andextendingtothe“endsoftheearth.”Yougaveingrace;andourcommunityfamiliesreceivedingrace—allpraisetoGod.PrayfortheworkthatGodhasforusaswemoveforwardwiththeDay of Grace!

Thanks,Stan

Welcome New Members!

Creel Capps comes by baptism.Creel is the son of Jim and Laura

Capps. He is a 1st grade student at Providence Christian School.

In Loving MemoryMr. Oliver BentleyDecember 12, 2011

• Wednesday Schedule •December 21 and 28

No Family Supper, ActivitiesPrayer Service, The Gathering,

or Choir Rehearsal.

• Sunday Schedule •December 25

Morning Worship - 10 a.m.No Sunday Bible Study

or Evening Worship Service

January 1Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.

No Sunday Bible Studyor Evening Worship Service

Being W.E.L.L.

First Baptist pulpitSunday, December 18

10:15 a.m. “A Supernatural Christmas”

Luke 2:8ffMessage by Dr. Johnny Fain

6 p.m. Babbie Mason

In Concert

Preschool Worship CareSunday, December 18

Eileen Miller and Alice MorrisMatt and Kimberly Smith

John and Melissa HanniganBarbara Anderson and Briana

No Worship KidStyle

Sunday’s Greeters

Gene and Doris FaulknerBill and Emi Bancroft

Sammie Sansom and Sybil TaylorPat and Georgianne Davis

Jimmy and Sherry KennedyPete BarkleyPat Heffner

Regular Weekly EventsSundays - 8:45-10:10 a.m. Media Library Open 9 a.m. Sunday Bible Studies 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Wee Worship (Pre 4–K5) WorshipKidStyle (Grades 1–3) 4-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30 p.m. LifeSong (Grades 7–12) 5:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper (Gr. 7-12) 5:45 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 3) 6 p.m. Evening Worship Young Singles Bible StudyMon. - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics w/ Sam, FLCWednesdays - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics w/ Sam, FLC 2-6 p.m. Media Library Open 4:30-6 p.m. Family Supper 5 p.m. One Way Café Opens 5:15-7:30 p.m. Child Care (Birth–Age 2) 5:15–6:15 p.m. Double M Music (P3-G4) 5:30 p.m. Preteen Night Life (G 5-6) 6-7 p.m. Prayer Service - Parlor The Gathering, YAR 6:20–7:05 p.m. Double M Missions (P3-G4) 6:30 p.m. Adult and Youth Life Groups 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Choir RehearsalFridays - 10 a.m. Chair Aerobics w/ Sam, FLC

• Family Life Center Hours • M, Tu, Th 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m. W 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun Closed F 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

~ FBC Staff ~Ministers .............. The People of First Baptist ChurchPastor ................................................................... Johnny FainMinister of Senior Adults, Media, and Missions .................................................... Bob GrossAssociate Pastor of Family Ministries ......... Mike GolsonMinister to Preschoolers ......................Mary Ann ThomasMinister to Kids ................................................. Brad StromMinister to Students ...........................................Dane ShawMinister of Community Missions and Single Adults ........................................Stan SanfordMinister of Recreational Ministries .....................Sam Self

Weekly SummaryDecember 11, 2011

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Budget Receipts .......................................$48,170.39Weekly Budget Requirements ..............$44,638.23Budget Receipts YTD .....................$2,133,065.71Budget Requirements YTD ...........$2,231,911.50

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Intercessory PrayerLine: 334.673.7207

Happy Birthday!

If your birthday is not listed, please call Melissa (792-5117, ext. 247) and

make sure we have your birthdate on file.

December 18: Rachel Riddle, Cindy SullivanDecember 19: Betty Drummond, Judy Huey, Harold Rainwater, Emma SavoyDecember 20: Phyllis Creel, Carly Henry, Jeanette Herring, Elaine Onley, Rhone Parrish, Belinda Weeks, Joshua Woodcock, Joyce WrightDecember 21: Robert Eckenroth, Michael Mancini, Susan ThompsonDecember 22: Jenny Barkley, Tyndal Hall, David Harrison, C.J. Hawk, Marjorie Lane, Rebecca Myers, Pam Thomas, Woody Tillery, Joshua Wilson, Brannon WoodallDecember 23: Fred Barkett, Cheryl Boesch, Gene Faulkner, Mike Goodman, Charles Knight, Jr., Ed Scott, Brenda Weathers, Kater WilliamsDecember 24: Mary Ann Earnest, Mike Everett, Tim Redding, J.B. Roland, Charles Weathers

Next Week’s Deacons

Prospect VisitationMichael Ramsey

Deacon on Call 12/18 Troy St. & Hospital Monitor Visitation A.M./P.M. John Turner Service 792-6947 Warren Thompson

No WednesdayFamily Supper

December 21 or 28, 2011

Have a Safe andMerry Christmas!