TOYS TOYS TOYS

MCBA is asking for TOYS for needy childern this Christmas. Please bring them to the church or drop them off at the Baptist Center between Central City and Powderly

R.O.C.C. Youth Skate Party December 13th

R.O.C.C.
Youth Skate Party
Saturday Dec 13th 2-5p.m.
Spinners in Greenville
Everyone Welcome
Food and Drinks provided

Christmas Bruch December 21st

Christmas brunch after morning services. Church will provide meal.

Christmas play "The Pageant at Barrington Hills" December 14th

Will be at 6:00pm. on December 14th.

Secret Pal Christmas Dinner December 8th

At 6:00pm in the fellowship hall. $20.00 per person. sign up sheet is in lobby.
If you would like to be a part of the Secret Pals for 2009 please come to the dinner and sign up for the new season.

Holiday Memorial Service December 7th

First Baptist Church @ 3:00pm. This candlelight service is sponsored by Tucker Funeral Home. Everyone is invited to attend.

12 Days of Christmas Song Trivia

Outstanding 12 Days of Christmas Trivia

• There is a partridge in the pear tree that stands for Jesus Christ.

• Two turtledoves signify Old Testament and New Testaments.

• Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love.

• Four calling birds symbolize four gospels.


• Five golden rings are the symbols of first five books of old testaments.

• Six geese are the symbols of six days of creation.

• Seven swans stand for sevenfold gifts of spirit.

• Eight milking maids stand for eight beatitudes.

• Nine dancing ladies signify nine fruits of spirit.

• Ten leaping lords are the symbols of ten commandments.

• Eleven piping pipers stand for eleven faithful disciples.

• Twelve drummers signify twelve points in Apostle Creed.

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

Play Practice Info

EVERYONE MUST

BE AT ALL PRACTICES BETWEEN NOW AND PREFORMANCE!!!


DEC. 3RD WED. NIGHT AFTER SERVICES
DEC 7TH SUN. AFTERNOON AT 4PM
DEC. 10TH WED. NIGHT
DEC 13. SAT. 6PM FULL DRESS REHEARSAL
DEC 14. SUN AFTERNOON 3PM FULL DRESS REHEARSAL
DEC 14. SUN NIGHT 6PM PREFORMANCE


THANK YOU

ELAINE

STARTING AT THE DEC. 3RD PRACTICE NO SCRIPTS WILL BE ALLOWED!!!

Picture of cast at work (Click to view)

Thanksgiving Dinner (Click on cartoon to view)

Play practice Friday

Just a reminder play practice this Friday night, 7pm then again Sunday after Thanksgiving dinner (if we're not too stuffed)!
See you then
Elaine

Thanksgiving Meal

Hi!

Just a reminder about our Thanksgiving Meal this Sunday. The church will provide the Turkey and Dressing. Please bring a vegetable, salad or dessert and stay for the meal.

If you know someone who doesn't have email, please give them a call and remind them. Also, we will be dismissing services Sunday night.


Love to All,

AC for TC

Calendar of Events

A new and improved Church calendar of events has been added
to the blog site. Check it out.

Election Day

Don't forget to go out and vote for the candidate of your choice.

ATTENTION Parents & Kids

We are trying to build the attendance of our Wednesday night R.O.C.C. (Rely on Christ completely) youth group. We want all ages, boys and girls. Parents please come to Wednesday night services and bring your kids and be sure and invite a friend. We have snacks and a great lesson. We are very excited about increasing our attendance and in turn increasing our activities. If you have any questions or need transportation contact Jennifer, Shannon or Susie. Jimmy and Stephanie Bratcher and Loren Rice will be taking over as teachers for our Teen group so please come and bring your kids on Wednesday night.

The Muhlenberg County Crisis Closet/Crisis Ministry

needs our help. They have asked that we collect food for Thanksgiving to be distributed to families in need. Food for Thanksgiving needs to be delivered to the Associational Office by November 11Th. (They will also be collecting food and toys for Christmas - we will announce dates later.) FOOD NEEDED; Cans of soup, corn, green beans, baked beans, peas, tuna, chili, fruit, cake frosting, boxes of cake mix, mac and cheese and bags of potatoes. You can also make a monetary donation to the Food Bank of our Crisis Ministry.

A Step of Faith

Salvation Through Christ: A Matter of FAITH

What do you think it takes for someone to get to heaven? Is it luck? Good deeds? Nothing at all? Or is there something more? The Bible has the real answer to this question. It's a matter of FAITH.

F stands for FORGIVENESS. We cannot have eternal life without God's forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7a says, "In Him (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins."

A is for AVAILABLE. Forgiveness is available for all. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." But forgiveness is not automatic. "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven," says Matthew 7:21a.

I is for IMPOSSIBLE. It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven because of who He is and because of who we are. God is loving and just, but His judgment is against sin. James 2:13a says, "Because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful." We are sinful people. Romans 3:23 tells us, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

T is for TURN. To turn means to repent. We can repent -- or turn -- from our sin and from ourselves. "But unless you repent, you too will all perish," Luke 13:3b says. We can also turn to Someone. Trust Christ alone. Romans 10:9 tells us how: "That if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."

H is for HEAVEN. Heaven is eternal life. Here, that means life "to the full:" "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10b)." In the hereafter, it means the promise of heaven: "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am (John 14:3)."

So how can a person have God's forgiveness, heaven and eternal life, and Jesus as personal Savior and Lord? By trusting in Christ and asking Him for forgiveness. Take the step of faith described by another meaning of FAITH: Forsaking All I Trust Him.

You do this through a simple prayer reflecting your desire for Christ to change your life. You don't need fancy words--only an honest heart. You can pray something like this:

Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and have displeased You in many ways. I believe You died for my sin, and only through faith in Your death and resurrection can I be forgiven. I want to turn from my sin and ask You to come into my life as my Savior and Lord. From this day on, I will follow You by living a life that pleases You. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.

Accepting Christ is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure with God! Get to know Him better in a number of ways:

Follow Christ's example in baptism.
Join a church where you can worship God and grow in your faith.
In your church, get involved in Sunday School and Bible study.
Begin a daily personal worship experience with God where you study the Bible and pray.