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Weekly E-News - December 2, 2022
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Sunday, December 4, 2022
11 a.m.
"A Promise of Hope"
A Christmas Cantata
presented by
The First Baptist Sanctuary Choir
Come worship in-person or you will be able to watch services on the church website, the church Facebook page, and the church YouTube channel. A livestream of the worship service will begin at 11 a.m. on our YouTube site, here, or by the link provided on our Facebook page, or on FBC Website page.
Children's bulletins are available in the vestibule.
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David Crockett, Jr. will be our special guest this Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
David will be presenting information about Cyber attacks.
Cybercriminals don't take the holidays off! Cyber attacks increase 30% over the holiday period compared to the monthly average. Don't let your guard down. Come discuss some typical strategies used by the bad guys and how to avoid them. Detection, prevention & safeguarding are the keys to avoiding being a victim.
*Prayer Meeting 5:30 p.m.
*Dinner 5:45-6:15
* Kidz Christmas Play Practice ~ 6:15-7:00 p.m.
*Youth 6:15-7:30 p.m.
*Bible Study 6:15-7:00
*Choir Practice 7:00 p.m.
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Kidz Christmas Program
"A Christmas Yarn"
First Baptist Church Sanctuary
Annual Christmas Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Menu: Crostini Appetizer
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Sliced Roast Beef
Green Beans Almondine
Rolls & Dessert
Please make reservations by emailing terri@fbcbristol.org. by Thursday, December 8, 2022. Adults - $10, children 6-12 - $5, Family maximum- $20.
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Pick Up Your Advent Devotional
Our 2022 Advent devotionals are available for pickup at the church . This year we are using ADVENT, A Calendar of Devotions 2022, by Anna Guillozet.
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It's Poinsettia Time!
Last call for poinsettias! The plants are $15 each and the deadline for orders is Friday, December 9, 2022. Your poinsettias can be placed in honor or memory of a loved one. The poinsettias will grace the sanctuary during the Advent season.
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Annual Business Meeting
The church’s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022, immediately following worship. The agenda for that meeting as required in our FBC By-Laws is to adopt the 2023 Budget, to elect church officers for 2023, and to receive a report from the Ministry Team relative to Team membership, etc.
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Lunch Bunch ~ Save the dates....
December 27, 2022
Cracker Barrell at exit 7 at 12 noon.
RSVP to Sue Hughes at 423.764.0260 or email Niki at niki@fbcbristol.org.
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Decorate the Tree with Caps & Gloves | |
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KIND DEEDS CAN CHANGE LIVES. COLD WEATHER IS HERE.
The caps, gloves, and socks are very much appreciated by the ones in our area trying to keep warm. Please bring warm items to church office. Gently used or new ….which ever you have to donate. Thank you for your thoughtfulness to our community.
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Church News...
The church office is happy to publish, advertise, and promote events happening at FBB. Niki and Terri are not always informed about happenings. So, please help us out. First Word is published every month. If you need information published send it to Niki by the 2nd week of the month prior to publication. Bulletins and Weekly E-News are published weekly. Information for these publications are needed into the church office by Tuesday at noon. Niki's email is niki@fbcbristol.org and Terri's is terri@fbcbristol.org. We appreciate your help in getting the news out!
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The blessing box is an ongoing project of First Baptist Bristol. You are welcome to drop off supplies to the church or restock the blessing box on your own. All types of nutritious foods and water bottles are needed. Cans with tab openings are preferred. Additional plastic utensils are not needed. | |
You can give online by going to our website and clicking on "Donate" in the upper right-hand corner. You can send your pledge, offering, or special gift by texting (all one word) fbcbristol to 73256. You can also mail your checks directly to the church. Our address is 125 Sedgefield Street, Bristol, VA 24201. Thank you, as always, for your generosity.
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For the record
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Weekly Budget Needs - $8,822
Giving This Week - $5,235
Giving This Week Last Year - $5,069
Budget Needs to Date - $423,456
Giving to Date - $421,707
Giving to Date Last Year - $384,367
Giving vs. Budget Needs to Date - ($1,749)
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Weekly Calendar
Sunday, December 4
Sunday School - 10 a.m.
Worship Service - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
See schedule listed above.
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