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This Week at First Baptist Church Welcome
Welcome to First Baptist Church Welcome to First Baptist Church of Clemson. We are so pleased that you are part of our congregation today.
We worship God as revealed in Jesus Christ and seek to provide our people both a sense of identity and belonging and a sense of direction and mission. We hope you will consider making First Baptist Clemson your church home.
As a family of Christian believers, this Church receives as new members all those professing faith in Christ and requesting baptism by immersion. This Church also receives members by transfer of letter from another church or by statement of previous membership in another church providing membership in that church required profession of faith in Christ and baptism in some form. Members may be received at any scheduled worship service.
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Date________________ Name_________________________________ Address_______________________________ ______________________________________ City___________________State___Zip______ Phone (_____)__________________________ E-mail_________________________________
Children: Name__________________________Age____ Name__________________________Age____ Name__________________________Age____ Name__________________________Age____
Please check age or school grade of each family member. Preschool Children Youth Adult 0____ 1st____ 7th____ 18-21____ 1____ 2nd____ 8th____ 22-29____ 2____ 3rd____ 9th____ 30-42____ 3____ 4th____ 10th____ 43-55____ 4____ 5th____ 11th____ 56-65____ 5____ 6th____ 12th____ 66-UP____
( ) I am looking for a local church home. ( ) I am interested in becoming a member of FBC. ( ) I would like to speak with the pastor or a minister about the church. ( ) Please sign me up to receive the Newsletter, THE TIE, via email. ( ) I would like to know more about the College Ministry, CSF (Cooperative Student Fellowship).
SERMON NOTES
Seeking
Since God’s call to salvation is simultaneously the call to mission, every follower of Jesus Christ is a minister.
Every member of First Baptist is, therefore, a serving minister.
Our equipping ministers are: Rusty Brock, Senior Minister
Casey Callahan, Minister of Students & Missions [email protected]
Robert Gammon, Minister of Music [email protected]
Tiffany Hamilton, Minister of Youth & Education [email protected]
Theresa Smith, Minister of Children [email protected]
Our support team consists of: Donna Baun, Administrative Secretary
Mike Church, Custodian [email protected]
Jane Dill, Organist [email protected]
Cindy Hanvey, Custodian
Cathy Lamb, Financial Secretary [email protected]
Gwen Martin, Pianist
Louis Sardinas, Church Host [email protected]
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
Sunday, January 1 10:30 AM Worship Service 2:30 PM Cub Scouts (FLC-Alcove Area) 3:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (#B-5) Monday, January 2 7:30 AM Men’s Morning Prayer Group (#102) Church Office Closed 9:00 AM CEC Exercise Class (FLC) 6:00 PM Men’s Monday Night Basketball (FLC) Tuesday, January 3 9:00 AM Staff Meeting (Office Conf. Room) CEC Exercise Class (FLC) 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (#B-5) Wednesday, January 4 9:00 AM CEC Exercise Class (FLC) 11:00 AM Service at the Downs Thursday, January 5 9:00 AM CEC Exercise Class (FLC) 8:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous (#B-5) Friday, January 6 3:00 PM Girl Scout Troop #2823 (Basement)
First Baptist Church of Clemson 397 College Avenue Phone: (864)-654-2347 Clemson, SC 29631 Fax: (864)-653-4720
Website: firstbaptistclemson.com
The Worship of God First Sunday after Christmas
January 1, 2012 Broadcast on WCCP 104.9
The Prelude Mrs. Jane Dill
The Gathering and Welcome Dr. Rusty Brock
The Lighting of Candles Alex Bennett Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World”
The Litany for the New Year, No. 650 Dr. Brock and Congregation “Lord Make Me an Instrument”: Francis of Assisi
The Blessing of the New Year Congregation “The blessing of peace be with you this New Year/And also with you.”
*The Medley of Hymns
Holy, Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song
shall rise to thee. Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim
and seraphim falling down before thee, who wert and art, and evermore shalt be.
O Worship the King O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing his power
and his love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise. Thy bountiful care
what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly
distills in the dew and the rain.
O God, Our Help in Ages Past O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home. A thousand ages in thy sight are like an evening gone;
short as the watch that ends the night, before the rising sun. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come,
be thou our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home!
*The Offertory Prayer Mrs. Theresa Smith
The Offertory Mrs. Dill
*The Response to God’s Blessings Congregation Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear His voice.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice. O come to the Father through Jesus the son,
and give him the glory great things he hath done.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER OUR FAMILY OF FAITH
Edie Baumgardner Muriel Bishop Joy Boatwright Sharon Brooks
Ruby Davis (NHC-Anderson) Barbara Hash Rick Lovejoy
Carol Matheny (NHC-Anderson) Catherine McDowell
Marian Pate Brooks Patterson
Wanda Ezell’s brother Judy McCoy’s sister Rick Wilson’s mother
In sympathy to H.J. Lark & Carol Matheny
in the death of their sister.
In sympathy to Teresa Jones in the death of her grandmother.
In sympathy to Louis Sardinas in the death of his stepmother.
FAITH ON THE 5’s
Faith on the 5’s will resume January 11, 2012.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
The church office will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of New
Year’s Day.
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING
The next Quarterly Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at
5:50 PM. All Ministry Team Chairs should have their typed reports turned into the
church office no later than Tuesday, January 3rd. Please email your report to
Donna at [email protected].
AREA COORDINATORS & MINISTRY TEAM CHAIRS
On Sunday, January 8 all Area Coordinators and Ministry Team Chairs are invited
to attend the 2012 Ministry Team Orientation meeting at 5:00 PM in the parlor.
At this meeting, you will be provided with vital information for you and your
ministry team. You will also have an opportunity to meet with your Area
Coordinator for planning and communication. Please make every effort to attend
as we prepare for a year full of service and blessings.
UPCOMING DATES IN JANUARY
January 8 Deacon Ordination Service & Luncheon
Orientation Meeting for Ministry Team Chairs and Area Coordinators
at 5:00 PM.
January 11 Wednesday evening meal and activities resume. Quarterly Business
Meeting and CORD Class introductions.
January 22 Ministry Team Meetings: 3:00 PM Ministry, Mission, and Evangelism
and Fellowship Areas; 4:00 PM Administration and Worship Areas;
5:00 PM Education Area. These meetings will be followed at 6:00 PM
by a Church-wide discussion on our visioning opportunities.
January 29 Church-wide drop in baby shower for Casey and Martha Ann
Callahan from 4 - 5:30 PM in the Basement.
5th Sunday Fellowship at 6:00 PM with CBF Missionaries Lonnie &
Fran Turner.
The Gospel Lesson Dr. Brock John 2:1-11
Pastor: The Word of God, for the people of God, who came to dwell among us. People: Thanks be to God!
The Vocal Solo “This Is a Day of New Beginnings”: Wren
Congregation Sings When Invited: Then let us, with the Spirit’s daring, step from the past and leave behind our disappointment, guilt, and grieving, seeking new paths, and sure to find. In faith we gather round the table to taste and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new. The Homily Dr. Brock
Come and See: The Life of the Party
*The Hymn of Invitation, No. 187 LAUDA ANIMA “Jesus, Come! For We Invite You”: Idle
The Observance of Communion Ministerial Staff and Church Family
(The congregation will be served at the front of the sanctuary. A deacon will direct you to the celebrants. Our observance focuses on our response to God’s initiative. As a result, we will observe communion by intinction, the act of dipping the bread in the cup and taking both together. If you have an offering, please bring it with you and place it in the baskets provided. Then, after receiving communion, return to your pew and reflect upon the love of God.) *The Hymn of Fellowship, No. 708 DENNIS
“Blest Be the Tie”: Fawcett
*The Spoken Benediction Dr. Brock
*The Postlude Mrs. Dill
*Those who are able may stand.
As we begin a year of new beginnings, we extend a warm welcome to all worshippers.
Please place all unwanted or unused bulletins in the baskets provided at the exits.
As you leave the service today, please donate to the Dennis Crawford Benevolence offering.
THE ROSE placed in the sanctuary, on Sunday celebrates the birth of Evelyn Ann Beaty born on December 15, 2011. Her parents are Jason & Kim Beaty.
Congregational Life Prayer Request Card The Worship of God
PRAYER REQUEST CARD MEN’S MONDAY MORNING PRAYER MINISTRY
and INTERCESSORY PRAYER ROOM MINISTRY
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God … shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 Men’s Monday Morning Prayer team prays
for all known needs, near and far. Prayer Request Cards, along with those by
email, prayer phone, and website, are addressed each Monday morning.
Prayer Room Ministry volunteers sort and file all requests and pursue an hourly schedule of intercessory prayer.
Prayer Request: Check one: {Confidential ____; May share ____}
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Name and address of person being prayed for (if appropriate):
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May a note of encouragement be mailed? Y N (circle one) Is this person a member/attendee of FBC? Y N (circle one) Person making request: ___________________________Phone______________
Relationship to person being prayed for: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Place written request in the Offering Plate or one of the Prayer Room Request Boxes in Lobby.
Prayer Ministry volunteers pledge confidentiality.
Additional Information:_______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Sunday Receipts for December 25, 2011
No Sunday School
Ministry Budget Offering $ 13,189.01
Building Fund Principal $ 8,995.00
Building Principal Balance after Payment $ 2,336,762.87
Ministry Budget Giving Y-T-D $ 964,925.42
Projected Y-T-D needed to meet Annual Budget
$ 988,712.43
Net Giving Shortfall Y-T-D** ($ 23,787.01)
*Net giving projects the end of the year budget shortfall and is not a current expense
shortfall. Actual revenues minus expenditures are published the start of each month.
Serving
THOSE SERVING SUNDAY January 8, 2012
DEACON ON CALL January 7-8, 2012
Don Fowler 350-5469
EXTENDED CARE WORKERS Yvonne Durham
Joe & Evelyn Boykin Paid Nursery Teacher
HEAD USHER & UNLOCKING CHURCH
Craig Williams
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP Mary Berry Gail Marion
ACOLYTE Mary Claire Burton