SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
December 16-22
Sunday 9:00am Sunday School
10:10am Prayer
10:30am Worship
Wednesday 10:00am Morning Bible Study
Thursday 5:30pm Volleyball
6:30 pm Jubilee Ringers
7:30pm Choir
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Christmas Dinner: Shortly after today’s worship service a Christmas dinner will be served for you in The Gathering Place. Take this time to enjoy fellowshipping with others in your church family. All are welcome! Extra has been prepared, so come join the celebration of our Savior’s birth.
A special Thank you: Thank you to all those who prepared costumes, props, and worked with our children for today’s play. In particular we want to thank Jenn H., John M., Judy E., Jackie S., Monica W., Tracy C., Tina D., Tina W., Bob M., Patsy H., Jenn B., Keith B. Linda M., Kristi S., Sara K., River S., Sage S., Megan C., Julia R., Ilene G., Debbie R., Dustin H. and Nicole S.
Sign a card: Today is the last day to sign the Christmas cards to our shut-ins!
Cantata: The choir will present the cantata entitled “Emmanuel-God With Us” on Sunday morning, December 23rd. This cantata includes some familiar Christmas carols as well as some contemporary Christmas songs. In addition to the cantata, the handbell choir will play a Christmas carol as a prelude.
Plan to Attend: The Christmas Eve Service is December 24th, 6:30 in the evening. In addition to our traditional candle-lighting service, members of our congregation will present the drama “Waiting for the Christmas Guest”. This service will help you remember that Christmas is a time to show love for one another as we celebrate receiving God’s greatest gift to all mankind.
Praise and Worship Service: On Sunday morning, December 30th we will be cancelling Sunday School and holding a special prayer and praise hymn sing at 10:30. You will have an opportunity to share how you have seen God work in your life this past year. We also will be celebrating two baptisms that morning. This is a favorite service for many. Plan on attending.
Pancake Breakfast: Please join us for a pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 5th. Come any time between 8am and 10am for a delicious cooked breakfast. All ages welcome. Park in the front of the church as we will serve breakfast in the narthex. Cash donations (or checks made payable to FBCOY) will be collected to support those going to Hope Mountain for the mission trip in February. We hope to see you there!
Save the Dates: First Baptist’s adult retreat will be held from March 1st to March 3rd at Camp Hebron. This year the retreat leaders will be Linda and John M. Linda will be leading the sessions and John will be leading the music portion of the retreat. The retreat theme is “I Wanna Grow Up! - Being intentional about spiritual growth” and will include opportunities for self-evaluation as well as small and large group activities. Watch for additional information!
Giving Tree : Advent is a time to anticipate the gift that God gave the world through the birth of his son. Traditionally we celebrate through giving gifts to loved ones and to those who desperately need to know of God’s love. This year our narthex “Giving Tree” gifts will be taken to Brazil by our mission team. Recommended gifts to hang on the tree are:
boys’ socks (medium or large),
boys briefs (medium or large),
pencils, erasers, or colored pencils
twin size bedding,
plastic or metal mixing bowls,
plastic measuring spoon sets,
plastic measuring cup sets
A box will be available for items that cannot be hung on the tree because of their weight, size or shape.
Thanks: Thanks to Dustin H. and the Property Team for the deeper vegetable sink in the downstairs kitchen!
Nursery: If you are interested in helping care for our growing number of children in the nursery, please contact Jenn H. or the church office and we will add you to the schedule.
Children’s Home of York: This organization provides a variety of services such as foster care, adoption, psychiatric partial hospitalization programming (BRIDGES), prevention/counseling services, out-patient therapy including family therapy as well as residential programs. One of these residential programs is The Girls’ Center. This is a licensed, trauma-focused, therapeutic Residential Treatment Facility which specializes in the treatment of adolescent females 13 to 18 years old. Currently The Children’s Home of York is home to twelve girls in their residential program. As a church, we would like to show God’s love to this group of young women by providing them a few luxuries that we may take for granted. This includes a robe, slipper socks and other personal hygiene items for each girl. If you would like to donate money to offset the cost of these items, please place your donation in the
offering and label it for the Children’s Home of York. If you have any questions regarding the Children’s Home of York or would like to know specifically what was bought for each girl, please see either Diane R. or Tina W. for more information.
Together We Are Stronger: We are grateful for congregations like yours that make it possible to continue in the RMMO tradition. Your church’s offering makes it possible to provide emergency assistance in times of crisis and to send a Thank You check to those who are eligible. Through your generous giving in 2017 we provided $1,024,706 in assistance and Thank You checks to over 3,457 people. Our goal for 2018 is $1.2 million in contributions. We will be collecting donations for the Retired Ministers and Missionary Offering throughout the month of December. Offering envelopes are available on the back table or you can mark your regular envelope RMMO. Let’s not forget those who have dedicated their lives to spreading God’s message of hope.
PRAYER THOUGHT:
Amazing God,
Thank you for all that you've allowed into our lives this past year, the good along with the hard things, which have reminded us how much we need you and rely on your presence filling us every single day. We ask for help to pursue you first, above every dream and desire you’ve put within our hearts. Lovely Father, make us strong and courageous for the road ahead is often dark before our eyes, give supernatural endurance to stay the course, not swerving to the right or to the left, or being too easily distracted. We confess our need for you. We ask that you make all things new, in our hearts, in our minds, and in our lives, for this coming year. Shine, God of Heaven and Earth, your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world for your glory and purposes. Set your way before us, may all your plans succeed despite of us. Help us Lord, to see through your eyes, reflect your peace and hope to a world that so desperately needs your presence and healing. To you be glory and honor, in this New Year, and forever. In Jesus Christ our savior we pray!
SCHEDULED TO SERVE NEXT WEEK:
Worship Leader: Linda M.
Nursery: Jenn H.
Children's Worship: Esther D.
Please inform the church office if there are any revisions or corrections.
December 16-22
Sunday 9:00am Sunday School
10:10am Prayer
10:30am Worship
Wednesday 10:00am Morning Bible Study
Thursday 5:30pm Volleyball
6:30 pm Jubilee Ringers
7:30pm Choir
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Christmas Dinner: Shortly after today’s worship service a Christmas dinner will be served for you in The Gathering Place. Take this time to enjoy fellowshipping with others in your church family. All are welcome! Extra has been prepared, so come join the celebration of our Savior’s birth.
A special Thank you: Thank you to all those who prepared costumes, props, and worked with our children for today’s play. In particular we want to thank Jenn H., John M., Judy E., Jackie S., Monica W., Tracy C., Tina D., Tina W., Bob M., Patsy H., Jenn B., Keith B. Linda M., Kristi S., Sara K., River S., Sage S., Megan C., Julia R., Ilene G., Debbie R., Dustin H. and Nicole S.
Sign a card: Today is the last day to sign the Christmas cards to our shut-ins!
Cantata: The choir will present the cantata entitled “Emmanuel-God With Us” on Sunday morning, December 23rd. This cantata includes some familiar Christmas carols as well as some contemporary Christmas songs. In addition to the cantata, the handbell choir will play a Christmas carol as a prelude.
Plan to Attend: The Christmas Eve Service is December 24th, 6:30 in the evening. In addition to our traditional candle-lighting service, members of our congregation will present the drama “Waiting for the Christmas Guest”. This service will help you remember that Christmas is a time to show love for one another as we celebrate receiving God’s greatest gift to all mankind.
Praise and Worship Service: On Sunday morning, December 30th we will be cancelling Sunday School and holding a special prayer and praise hymn sing at 10:30. You will have an opportunity to share how you have seen God work in your life this past year. We also will be celebrating two baptisms that morning. This is a favorite service for many. Plan on attending.
Pancake Breakfast: Please join us for a pancake breakfast on Saturday, January 5th. Come any time between 8am and 10am for a delicious cooked breakfast. All ages welcome. Park in the front of the church as we will serve breakfast in the narthex. Cash donations (or checks made payable to FBCOY) will be collected to support those going to Hope Mountain for the mission trip in February. We hope to see you there!
Save the Dates: First Baptist’s adult retreat will be held from March 1st to March 3rd at Camp Hebron. This year the retreat leaders will be Linda and John M. Linda will be leading the sessions and John will be leading the music portion of the retreat. The retreat theme is “I Wanna Grow Up! - Being intentional about spiritual growth” and will include opportunities for self-evaluation as well as small and large group activities. Watch for additional information!
Giving Tree : Advent is a time to anticipate the gift that God gave the world through the birth of his son. Traditionally we celebrate through giving gifts to loved ones and to those who desperately need to know of God’s love. This year our narthex “Giving Tree” gifts will be taken to Brazil by our mission team. Recommended gifts to hang on the tree are:
boys’ socks (medium or large),
boys briefs (medium or large),
pencils, erasers, or colored pencils
twin size bedding,
plastic or metal mixing bowls,
plastic measuring spoon sets,
plastic measuring cup sets
A box will be available for items that cannot be hung on the tree because of their weight, size or shape.
Thanks: Thanks to Dustin H. and the Property Team for the deeper vegetable sink in the downstairs kitchen!
Nursery: If you are interested in helping care for our growing number of children in the nursery, please contact Jenn H. or the church office and we will add you to the schedule.
Children’s Home of York: This organization provides a variety of services such as foster care, adoption, psychiatric partial hospitalization programming (BRIDGES), prevention/counseling services, out-patient therapy including family therapy as well as residential programs. One of these residential programs is The Girls’ Center. This is a licensed, trauma-focused, therapeutic Residential Treatment Facility which specializes in the treatment of adolescent females 13 to 18 years old. Currently The Children’s Home of York is home to twelve girls in their residential program. As a church, we would like to show God’s love to this group of young women by providing them a few luxuries that we may take for granted. This includes a robe, slipper socks and other personal hygiene items for each girl. If you would like to donate money to offset the cost of these items, please place your donation in the
offering and label it for the Children’s Home of York. If you have any questions regarding the Children’s Home of York or would like to know specifically what was bought for each girl, please see either Diane R. or Tina W. for more information.
Together We Are Stronger: We are grateful for congregations like yours that make it possible to continue in the RMMO tradition. Your church’s offering makes it possible to provide emergency assistance in times of crisis and to send a Thank You check to those who are eligible. Through your generous giving in 2017 we provided $1,024,706 in assistance and Thank You checks to over 3,457 people. Our goal for 2018 is $1.2 million in contributions. We will be collecting donations for the Retired Ministers and Missionary Offering throughout the month of December. Offering envelopes are available on the back table or you can mark your regular envelope RMMO. Let’s not forget those who have dedicated their lives to spreading God’s message of hope.
PRAYER THOUGHT:
Amazing God,
Thank you for all that you've allowed into our lives this past year, the good along with the hard things, which have reminded us how much we need you and rely on your presence filling us every single day. We ask for help to pursue you first, above every dream and desire you’ve put within our hearts. Lovely Father, make us strong and courageous for the road ahead is often dark before our eyes, give supernatural endurance to stay the course, not swerving to the right or to the left, or being too easily distracted. We confess our need for you. We ask that you make all things new, in our hearts, in our minds, and in our lives, for this coming year. Shine, God of Heaven and Earth, your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world for your glory and purposes. Set your way before us, may all your plans succeed despite of us. Help us Lord, to see through your eyes, reflect your peace and hope to a world that so desperately needs your presence and healing. To you be glory and honor, in this New Year, and forever. In Jesus Christ our savior we pray!
SCHEDULED TO SERVE NEXT WEEK:
Worship Leader: Linda M.
Nursery: Jenn H.
Children's Worship: Esther D.
Please inform the church office if there are any revisions or corrections.