Volume 16, Issue 11
NOVEMBER 2012
Disciple Now
from the Staff at
First Baptist Church
November 16-18
Pick up your form today in the office!
The 2013 First Baptist Church Budget Proposal will
be presented during a Special Called Business Meeting on November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
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The Harvest
The Pastor’s Study
When I was a child I always
loved the season leading up to Thanksgiving. I can still remember how the classroom at school was decorated with pictures reminding us of the Pilgrims. I also
remember how we studied about how the
Pilgrims gathered with the Indians to
celebrate a feast to give thanks for a successful harvest season. Most of our
thoughts of Thanksgiving date from this
first season of giving thanks that took
place in 1621. This may have been the
first recognition of a season to give
thanks, but it was certain not the last.
We know from history that
throughout the Revolutionary War, days
of thanksgiving were set aside with regularity by the Congress. Sometimes these
days were to give thanks in general and at
other times they were set aside to give
thanks for a very specific reason. None- was amended later to be designated at the
theless, the tradition of giving thanks es- 4th Thursday). Here is the interesting
tablished in 1621 continued.
thing that comes from this holiday. The
three most significant reaffirmations of
In in the midst of our greatest the need to give thanks, after that first
national tragedy, President Abraham Lin- celebration of the Pilgrims, came in times
coln kept faith with those who understood of great uncertainty and either right in the
the importance of giving thanks, espe- middle of war or on the very eve of it.
cially in difficult times. In 1863, President This has much to say to us if we will be
Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of listen to the voices of the past.
November to be a day of national thanks,
and ever since that proclamation, ThanksWe think giving thanks makes
giving has been officially celebrated in most sense when the harvest is plentiful,
our country. However, the national prac- and indeed, for these times we do give
tice of giving thanks would become the thanks. But giving thanks is ever more
nation’s policy much later.
important in times of trial because it reaffirms something we know to be true. God
In 1941, the Congress of the can be trusted to lead us through and this
United States made Thanksgiving an offi- is the greatest of all reasons to give
cial holiday and the date was set for the thanks, so give thanks this season.
last Thursday of the month (however, this Trust in God and give thanks.
A Prayer Chain Ministry has been
established through the Women’s
Ministry. If you have a prayer
request, please send it to one of
the following:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
You can ask for someone to pray for you and keep
it confidential, or ask to have it shared with the
prayer chain. To be added to the prayer chain,
please contact the church office at 796-4452.
NEWS FROM YOUR
MEDIA LIBRARY
Deliver Me From Evil is a book about the
real-world horrors of sexual trafficking.
This is the story of Mara from Mexico.
She was smuggled across the border into
San Diego and forced into sexual slavery.
Bible-college-bound Jonathan & his sister, Leah, whose paths cross Mara’s, become involved in her dramatic rescue.
Sunday morning: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 1:00-7:00 p.m.
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The Harvest
NOVEMBER MINISTRY SERVICES
Greeters
8:15 Service
Lucy Moseley
Gleneth Rowles
10:30 Service
Elizabeth Barrett
Stephanie Hufendiek
Nursery Workers
8:15 Service
Nov. 4
Nov. 11
Nov. 18
Nov. 25
The California Ministerial Alliance will host a
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Nutrition Center on November 18. Donations are accepted in the church office for specific supplies
that will be purchased for the dinner. Volunteers to assist with serving and cleaning up at
the dinner can sign up by calling our church office. If you know of a homebound person that
would appreciate a dinner through this dinner,
please call our church office at 796-4452.
The California Ministerial Alliance will sponsor
Community Thanksgiving Service this year at
the Main Street Baptist Church on Sunday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. A special music selection will be presented this year by the “Music
Connections” from the California Middle School.
They will be accompanied by the Children’s
Hand-chimes group that has been meeting on
Wednesday evening in our church. Eddie
Schoeneberg, pastor of Main Street Baptist
Church, will bring the Thanksgiving message.
The CMA will receive a benevolence offering to
help people in our community who are in need
of assistance.
10:30 Service
Jennifer Herndon
Dawn & Hallie Cassil
Jeanna Olson
Becky & Toby Dalbey
Brenda Langlotz
Lori & Tilly Watson
Valarie Moseley
Brian & Jessie Bax
Patty Drury, Heather Moon,
Natalie & Sarah Rosslan,
Dookie Grimes, Olivia Kunze,
Patricia Mettle & Esther Porter
Alison Acton, Emily Ziehmer,
Sarah Jones, & Stephanie Ward
Jeana Freeman, Miranda Matthews, & Beth & Lauren Ziehmer
OCTOBER FACTS & FIGURES
Sunday School Attendance
Oct. 7 ................................................................................... 201
Oct. 14 ................................................................................. 221
Oct. 21 ................................................................................. 200
Oct. 28 ................................................................................. 203
October Sunday School Average Attendance ..................... 207
Tithes & Offerings
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Total
General Fund Designated Fund
$7,951.50
$325.00
$5,416.35
$175.00
$4,260.13
$140.00
$5,056.22
$1,542.00
$22,684.20
$2,182.00
The
Compassionate
Friends
Preferred Hospice is providing a huge help in finding
companionship for the grief journey.
Meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 2:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church - California, MO
Next meeting is November 13
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Greg Morrow..................... Pastor
Rev. Timothy Burgher ............... Minister of Music
Rev. Kyle Ward ......................... Minister of Youth
Mr. Jack Bowlin ........................ Assistant to the Pastor
Mr. Daniel Puerto ...................... Hispanic Pastor
Jo Matzes ................................... Administrative Assistant
Shawn Merrill ............................ Church Custodian
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The Harvest
Music Ministry
Youth Ministry
Disciple Now
At first we may think,
“The Messiah, again?”
But then we say, “Yes!
The Messiah, again!” The
wonder of Christmas is to
be able to celebrate the
coming of the long
awaited, Messiah. So, as
we come again to this
season of marvel and
anticipation, we sing of the Messiah that was long
awaited.
The excitement this year is looking forward to the
presentation of this loved classic art work. The Messiah
Chorus, comprised of singers in our church and
community, will share several selections from Handel’s
MESSIAH in a unique service on Sunday, December 9 at
6:30 p.m. in the Churchill Museum chapel on the
Westminster College campus in Fulton, MO. The
SpiritRing handbell ringers will begin the evening with
some beautiful Christmas music, and Gerri Ogle will
also play on the pipe organ.
Then, we will join the Messiah Chorus and soloist on
Sunday, December 16 at First Baptist Church to present
the Christmas portion of Handel’s MESSISAH in the
sanctuary at 6:00 p.m.
November 16-18
“Higher Ground” from SBU will be
leading worship and our breakout
groups again this year.
The cost will be $40 per student.
Be sure to sign up A.S.A.P.!
There is a “SURPRISE” trip
planned and there is limited
space.
Invite friends and relatives to celebrate Christmas in
perhaps a new way to say, “Hallelujah” for the Messiah
who has come to save the world.
Outreach Training
TONIGHT,
Sunday, Nov. 4
6pm
Family Life Center
Simple yet Powerful gospel tool presented by Luke Cummings
Pizza for dinner and special gift
Needs:
The best thing to invest in is not
possessions, the stock market, or even in
real-estate. It is OUR youth that will one
day be in OUR shoes.
You can do this by volunteering your
time a few minutes here and there. It
will make a BIG
impact when
they know that
we care for them
and their future.
Ask about
opportunities! :)
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