December 23,2010.pdf - First Baptist Church Prattville

Located in the Heart of the
Historic District.....
with HIStory at Heart
CHURCH STAFF
Dr. Travis Coleman, Jr.
Senior Minister
Dr. John Johnston
Minister of Education/
Associate Pastor
Rev. Ron Prevatte
Minister of Administration
Rev. Larry Jenkins
Minister to Students
Rev. Mitch Loftin
Minister of Music & Worship
Mrs. Debbie Conway
Director of Children's Ministry
Rev. Dave Burns
Minister to Senior Adults
& Pastoral Care
Rev. Carter Reeves
Music Associate
Sunday Morning
Broadcast
WIQR, 1410 AM radio
will broadcast
First Baptist Church
Sunday Morning Worship
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Deacons of the Week
December 26 - January 1
Tim Applewhite 358-9026
Matt Burns 365-4512
Volume 49 Issue 51
December 23, 2010
H I G H L I T E S
First Baptist Church 138 S. Washington St. Prattville, AL 36067 334.365.0606
Web Site: http://www.fbcprattville.org E-Mail: mail@fbcprattville.org Fax Line: 334.365.0688
Prayer Request Line: 334.365.2273 MDO: 334.361.9497 Kindergarten: 334.361.9481
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
Friday, December 24
4:30 & 6:00 p.m.
The Lord’s Supper will be observed.
Dress Christmas casual.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26
10:00 a.m. Worship Only
Dress Christmas casual.
No Sunday School ~ No Evening Activities
December 24 & 27 - Church Office Closed
December 28-30 - Church Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
December 29 - No Wednesday Night Activities
December 31- Church Office Closed
January 2 - Regular Morning Schedule
5:00 p.m. - Movie Night “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry”
Bring your own snacks
Drinks provided

A Moment with the Pastor
Christmas is almost here!
We’ve been celebrating for the
past three and a half weeks. The
time has come to say, “Happy
Birthday, Jesus.” I never tire of
hearing the story of Christmas and
singing the Christmas carols this
time of the year. It truly is The Most Wonderful Time of
the Year.
Arlinda and I thank you for the many cards, pictures,
and gifts you have shared with us this season.
You are a precious and loving church family. We wish
you a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New
Years.
Travis and Arlinda
Transformed by His Story Report
Pledged $1,699,939
Given $ 541,396 (Through 12/12/10)
Principle on debt $1,281,000 (0n 4/30/10)
Principle on debt $ 801,472 (On 12/17/10)
Thank you for your faithfulness to give above your
regular tithes and offerings to pay off this church debt.
A new 13week
semester of Divorce-
Care begins Wednesday,
January 12 at 5:30 p.m. The
cost for materials is $12.
Olivia Post serves as facilitator
for the group, which will
meet in Room 208.
2011 Woodstock Men’s Conference
February 4-5
First Baptist Church, Woodstock, GA.
We have one ticket left.
Cost is $90, which includes registration
and steak dinner, bus transportation and
lodging. A $50 deposit will reserve a spot
for you – see John Johnston to sign-up!
DiscipleNow 2011
Thursday, January 13 – Sunday, January 16
Early-bird rate: $25 Per Person (due by December 31)
$40 if late registration (January 1 - 9)
Fee covers t-shirt, study materials, activities, concert,
and all meals.
From the Desk of the Senior Adult Minister
I would like to wish everyone
a blessed Christmas
and to say thank you. My
family and I count it a great
honor to serve in such a
loving church. All year long
we receive notes and comments
of kindness and encouragement. Words can not
express how timely and appreciated they are. It is truly
more blessed to give than receive, but thank you FBC for
the many blessings we receive. Merry Christmas!
Dave
Wednesday Night Options Begin January 5!
January Bible Study: “The Truth about Grace -
Studies in Galatians” , facilitator Leroy Stringfield
“Experiencing God’s Dream for your Marriage”,
facilitator Arlinda Coleman
www.4women
DivorceCare begins January 12 at 5:30 p.m.,
facilitator Olivia Post
Ladies’ Study - Beth Moore’s “Here and Now -
There and Then, A Study of Revelation”, facilitator
Christen Harry
Ladies’ Study - Beth Moore’s “A Heart Like His”,
facilitator Carol Anderson
FBC Goal: $67,000
Received to Date: $ 55,978.27
For all students, grades 7-12
Spend two nights in a host home of our church members
for a small group Bible study with a guest
leader, concert, mission projects and a lot of FUN
hanging out with friends!

MOMM Meeting - Meetings will resume on January 10 at
8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
The Women’s Prayer Committee is looking for additional
members to help with the prayer team. If you are interested
in joining this meaningful ministry, please contact
Keetah Wilkerson at keetahcsmith@hotmail.com or at
361-1856.
Preview session Sunday, January 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Class begins January 30. Cost: $90 per individual
or couple. Facilitator - Robbie Gray
Sunday
10:00 a.m. Worship Only
Monday
Weekly Events
No Sunday School
No Evening Activities
Church Office Closed
6:00 p.m. No Visitation 3rd Street Entrance
Tuesday
Church Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
7:30 a.m. Fun & Fitness Room 104
10:00 a.m. No J.O.Y. Club
Wednesday
Church Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
No Wednesday Night Activities
No Wednesday Night Supper
Thursday
Church Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon
7:30 a.m. Fun & Fitness Room 104
Friday
Church Office Closed
In Memory Poinsettias
The following memorials were inadvertently omitted from
the 2010 Poinsettia List insert in last Sunday’s bulletin:
Paul Bailey Jr. by Trey, Jamie, Avery, and Bailey Rogers
Steven King by Trey, Jamie, Avery, and Bailey Rogers
Joe and Helen Lollar by Debbie & Ernie Lollar, Lucy, Jason
and Creagh Givens, and Joey & Becky Lollar
Stan and Louise Robinson by Debbie & Ernie Lollar, Lucy,
Jason and Creagh Givens, and Joey & Becky Lollar
Thomas and Lura Smith by Leroy & Betty Joyce Stringfield
Our Church Facts
LAST WEEK
December 19, 2010
Sunday School Enrollment Attendance
Adults 1976 708
Youth 334 101
Children 365 135
Preschool 264 114
Total 2939 1058
8:30 a.m. Worship 532
9:45 a.m. Worship 510
11:00 a.m. Worship 159
Total Sunday Morning Worship 1201
Carols by Candlelight 358
Stewardship Report
December 19, 2010
Budget Offering $ 65,738.03
Designations $ 32,127.62
Building Fund $ 8,816.89
Total $ 106,682.54
Budget Offering
Needed Year To Date $ 2,702,031.00
Total Year to Date $ 2,678,438.97
Transformed by His Story
Pledged to Date $ 1,699,939.00
Given Since 5/16/10 $ 550,213.12
Loan Principal as of 11/30/10 $ 854,754.59
Year End Giving
Thank you for your support of the ministry of First Baptist
Church. We have one more Sunday to give to our
church this calendar year. Remember, in order to get
proper credit for your 2010 contributions, all gifts have to
be received at the church or postmarked by December 31.
Our Church Family
Recently Hospitalized
BAPTIST SOUTH - Hal Gamble
Mr. Floyd Colburn
112 Woodley Avenue
Prattville, AL 36066
Congratulations to Matt and Shawna Short in the
birth of their daughter, Marley Kate.
Thank You
A thank you was received from Mary Rose Raines and
the Autauga Christmas Team.
Christian sympathy is extended to the Cale Seamon
family in the death of his grandmother.
New Members
Yan McKinnon - Statement #3
Lillie Pridgeon - Letter #10

DEACON LED HOME PRAYER MEETINGS - JANUARY 9, 2011
Childcare (Birth-5yr) at the church - Open 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
CLASS TEACHER DEACON/STAFF PLACE TIME
College K. Amis/Bubba & Gail McDonald/L. Schaefer/Bud Burt Tim Applewhite Lenny & Jenny Schaefer 5 p.m.
Young Singles
Median Singles
153 E. Poplar St.
Newlyweds Tom & Beverly Malone/Rand Syslo
Bruce Ward Mark & Lydia Hindman 5 p.m.
Median Adults Hindman/Arp
2404 Wyncove Way
Young Coed Dave Burns/Brad Morrow/Randy Salle` & C. Griffin Matt Burns TBA 5 p.m.
Empty Nesters John Johnston/Doug Bowling Allen Herrod Doug & Sue Bowling
65 Wilder Way, Millbrook, AL
5 p.m.
Median Adults Steve Willingham Mike Entrekin Steve & Becki Willingham
1465 Indian Hill Rd
5 p.m.
Median Adults Greg Gray/Shane White Gregory Gray Gregory & Selena Gray
2403 Wyncove Way
5 p.m.
Median Women Janet Applewhite/3rd Hour Median Ladies
Ron Feild TBA 5 p.m.
Median Adults Tom Conway
Median Adults Ken Hollon/Tim Haseltine/Dan Henk Phil Hobbie Dan & Eva Henk
827 Durden Rd.
5 p.m.
Median Adults Kerry Cox/Doug Savell Tom Malone Mike & Miriam Petrunic
220 Simmons Rd.
5 p.m.
Median Adults Carl Salle` Bob Vaughn TBA 5 p.m.
Median Adults Ron Feild James Dennis Dan & Bev Dingler
507 Goose Pointe Lane
5 p.m.
Median Adults Jim Abraham Mark Ford Dave & Susan Davis
910 Silvercreek Dr.
5 p.m.
Empty Nesters Bruce Ward/Spencer Knight Tim Haseltine Bruce & Melanie Ward
105 Jordan Crossing
5 p.m.
Women Nadine Herrod/Mae Wingett/Shirlie Jensen
Doug Savell Nadine & Donald Herrod 5 p.m.
Men
Jimmy White
1287 Huie Street
Women R. Hardin/M. Wood-M. Champion/Burdette
Stephen Willingham TBA 5 p.m.
Men
H. Powell/D. White
Men
Harold Hammond/Pete Walden
Jim Abraham TBA 5 p.m.
Women Bertie Vaughn
Women Margaret Hall/Jamie Barnes/Ken Russell
Spencer Knight Spencer & Sylvia Knight 3 p.m.
Men
Jimmy Sanford
502 Cook Rd.
7th Grade Chad Anderson Ron Thweatt Dottie & George Howell
203 Pine Ridge Rd
5 p.m.
8th Grade Ed Clapp Mark Hindman Ed & Candi Clapp
1954 Chancellor Ridge Road
5 p.m.
9th Grade Kyle Glover Ed Clapp TBA 5 p.m.
10th Grade Archie Cowart Doug Darr
The First Baptist Church Highlites
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Prattville, AL is published weekly except
TBA 5 p.m.
11th Grade Randy Allen Bubba McDonald Randy & Dawn Allen
163 Co. Rd. 27
5 p.m.
12th Grade Cathy Loftin Randy Allen TBA 5 p.m.