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A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
Sunday, December 21, 2014
11:00 AM
Prelude
Hymn, No. 379
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
Welcome, Announcements, and Prayer
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Jeffery Gunter
Rev. Andy Willis
Prelude
L. Couperin
Noel, Allemande
Morning Prayer
Rev. Andy Willis
Hymn No. 77
HYFRYDOL
Come, thou Long Expected Jesus
Cheryl Boles
Lighting of the Candle of Love
ST. LOUIS
O Little Town of Bethlehem
An Offering of Prayer
An Offering of Music
M. McDonald
Darkness Into Light
Message
Rev. Andy Willis
“The Gift That Keeps On Giving”
John 1:14-18*
Hymn of Invitation, No. 320
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
Benediction
Balbastre
Noel, Noel
Page #909 in the pew Bible
LEMMEL
Rev. Andy Willis
Postlude
MUELLER
STILLE NACHT
NORTH PHONEIX
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Special Music
Message
O Holy Night
The Wonder of It All
Luke 2:1-20
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Ben Davenport, soloist
Rev. Andy Willis
Parting Hymn, No. 121
Benediction
Please join us in the Fellowship Hall for
“THE TASTE OF CHRISTMAS”
MARGARET
Rev. Andy Willis
Poinsettias Were Given
In Memory of
Josh and Emily Bellamy
Anthem
Hymn, No. 103
Away in a Manger
Hymn, No. 91
Silent Night
An Offering of Prayer and Music
Hymn No. 367
As We Gather Around The Table
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Children’s Message
Hymn, No. 86
HOLY MANNA
Rev. Andy Willis
WORSHIP THROUGH SONG
Sunday School Report
Welcome and Announcements
WELCOME
6:00 PM Evening Service
R. C. and Mary Clay Lewis and Joe and Ethel Mullins by the Larry Mullins family
Marion Burchfield by Theda Burchfield
Mattie Laster and Anna Davenport by Ben Davenport
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Bruchey, Major General John A Goshorn,
Barbara A. Bruchey, and Mr. & Mrs. O. J. Vandermause by Bill Bruchey
Russell Pack by Phyllis Pack
Jean Richardson by Evelyn Carpenter and Phyllis Pack
Shirley Price and Buddy Moudy by Brian and Renee Price
Clifford J. Peach by Mary Ann Peach and family
J. D. and Louise Cross by Donald and Emily Lane
James and Jean Richardson by Connie and Max Richardson
Bud Testerman by Jack and Glenda Davis
Doc and Gin McConnell and infant son of Rosy and Hannah by Hannah Gillenwater
Guy Carpenter by Cynthia and Summer Jackson
Kyle Kirkpatrick, Gene Hawks, and Guy Carpenter by Craig and Judy Kirkpatrick
W. Guy Trent by Imogene Trent
Margaret Hall by Ray and Nina Brooks
Charlie and Mary Cole by Libby, Mike and Myrna
Tony Proffitt by Morgan, Luke, and Lawson
Mr. & Mrs. John Cary Price by Larry and Cary Barton
In Honor of
Jewel Barker by Roger and Anna Beverly
Betty Skaggs by Jack and Glenda Davis
Margaret Hall by Ray and Nina Brooks
Louise Goshorn by Bill Bruchey
Eutha Hageman by Morgan, Luke, and Lawson
Laura Brooks by Charles, Brian, Jamie, Hunter, and Brylee
Poinsettias may be picked up at the close of this morning’s service.
The Youth will deliver the remaining poinsettias to the nursing home and hospital.
We are happy to have you
worship with us.
Guest/Member
Registration Form
December 21, 2014 A.D.
____Morning Worship
____Evening Worship
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__Second Time
__Wednesday Night
Mr. Dr. Mrs. Miss (circle one)
Name________________________________
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E-mail________________________________
Adult age group (circle appropriate age)
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Child__________________ Age_____
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Current Church Membership
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How did you hear about us?
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Visit Requested
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Prayer Requests
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PLEASE DETACH AND PLACE
IN OFFERING PLATE
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For Your Information
Restrooms are located through the
vestibule, downstairs past the kitchen;
and through the doors at the organ
and piano. Ushers are available at the
back of the sanctuary for assistance.
Please refrain from eating or drinking
in the sanctuary.
THE CHURCH CALENDAR
THE CHURCH RECORD
Sunday, December 21, 2014
8:30—TV Replay
9:30-9:45—Prayer Group
9:15-10:00—Library Open
9:45—Sunday School
*9:45—Sanctuary Sunday School
*11:00—Morning Worship
*6:00—Evening Worship & Taste of Christmas
*Live telecast—Channel 198
Sunday 8:30 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Children’s Church Workers
Dec 21—Terri Barker & Camille Carpenter
Dec 28—Anna Beverly & Amanda Gunter
Jan 4—Darla Alvis & Joyce LeRoy
Jan 11—Rachel Willis & Judy Kirkpatrick
Note: Nursery ages are 0-3
Children’s Church is 4-5 yrs.
Children 6 and over are encouraged to remain
in the sanctuary.
Wednesday, December 24 , 2014
Christmas Eve—NO WED. SERVICE
December 9:15 a.m. Greeters
Louvenia Russell & Kathy Baker
Janice Baker & David Tipton
December Offering Counters
George Morgan & Jack Davis
Deacons on Call
George Shanks ……………. 272-7074
Tom Underwood ………….. 272-8464
Dallas Wilder ………………921-7540
Hear ye! Hear ye!
FBC Kingdom Kids
Kick Off Party
East End Bowling Alley
Sunday, January 4, 2015
4:00-6:00 p.m.
FBC Kingdom Kids is for grades
K-6, meeting on Sunday evenings
from 6:00-7:00. Please join us in
fun and learning about God and
His Kingdom.
December 14, 2014
Sunday School ………………..………… 159
Budget Required …………………..$ 9,134.00
Budget Received …………….…....$ 7,077.00
YTD Budget Required …… $456,700.00
YTD Budget Received ….. $422,379.09
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
FBC Goal—$12,000
Received—$5,996.90
Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
Dec 20—Dena Weston
Dec 23—Allison Graham
Dec 26—Andy Willis, John Rutledge
Dec 27—David Carpenter, Sharon Bradley,
Anna Smelser
Dec 30—Marley Snapp
Jan 1—Dana Elkins
Jan 3—Hailey Turnmire
Jan 4—Betty Bailey
Jan 8—Donna Henderson
Jan 9—Ken Dickey
Dec 21—James and Carla Sells
Dec 21—Jim and Margaret Sells
Dec 22—George and Mary Jo Shanks
Dec 23—Gene and Nancy Heck
Dec 23—Cyndi and Mark Snapp
Dec 24—Melvin and Jean Northern
Dec 28—David and Katherine Elkins
Jan 1—Charles and Laura Brooks
Gifts were given …
In memory of Mr. Randall (Bud) Price to the TV Ministry by Shirley Leonard and Phyllis
(Jackie) Bales; and to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by June McMakin.
In memory of Darryl and Derrek McMakin to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by June
McMakin.
In memory of Mrs. Opal Alvis to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by June McMakin.
In memory of Mr. Jack Myers to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by Ed and Nancy
Lambert and by June McMakin.
In memory of Mr. Gerald Howe to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by June McMakin.
In memory of Mr. Ray Wampler to the TV Ministry by Shirley Leonard and Phyllis
(Jackie) Bales.
In memory of Mr. Fred Davis to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by June McMakin.
In honor of Jacob Clark to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by the 4-6 Grade GA’s.
In honor of Heiskell Winstead and Bill Trent to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering by
the Sanctuary Sunday School Class.
By Sandy Trent in honor of Bill Trent, their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
First Baptist Church
Taste of Christmas following
the evening service TONIGHT.
The church office will be closed the week of December 22.
The church staff wishes everyone a Merry and Blessed Christmas
PO Box 267, 119 West Washington St.
Rogersville, Tennessee 37857
423-272-2151
firstbaptistrogersville.com
fbcrog@fbcrog.net
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Dr. Andy Willis, Pastor
USPS 571-600 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BULLETIN Entered as Second Matter at Rogersville, TN Post Office
under Act of March 4, 1879, U. S. Postage Paid. Published weekly. POSTMASTER
Send address changes to FBC, P. O. Box 267, Rogersville, TN 37857.
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December 21, 2014
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