THE LORD’S DAY, November 23, 2014
THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
8:30 and 11:00 O’clock
Prelude “In Praise of God” ........................................................................................... arr. Gayden Sikes
Hymn No. 581 “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” ....................................................................... Dearman
Hymn No. 579 “He Has Made Me Glad” ..................................................................................... Brethorst
Song of Worship “Sanctuary” ..................................................................................... Thompson/Scruggs
Opening Prayer
Welcome and The Lord’s Work
Song of Praise “Shout to the Lord” .............................................................................................. Zschech
Worship Anthem “To Bring You Glory” ....................................................................... arr. J. Daniel Smith
Duet, Matt Jackson & Heather Bradley
Scripture Reading - Psalm 96:1-6 NIV
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory Hymn No. 636 “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” ................................................. Alford/Elvey
Offertory
Message in Song “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” .............................................. FBC Men’s Ensemble
SERMON “Because of His Faithfulness” Psalm 100:1-5 ................................................................. Pastor
Hymn of Decision No. 96 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” ................................................... Chisholm/Runyan
Closing Prayer
Closing Song “Thank You, Lord” .......................................................................................... Sykes/Sykes
Postlude “Now Thank We All Our God” .................................................................... arr. Georg Kaufmann
Songs reprinted with permission: CCLI #267464
THE EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
6:00 PM
Prelude “For All the Blessings of the Year” ................................................................... arr. David Hegarty
“A Thanksgiving Inventory” ..................................................................... Chris Wilkinson & Adam Traylor
Song of Praise “Thank You, Lord ....................................................................................... Baloche/Moen
Opening Prayer
Welcome and the Lord’s Work
Hymn No. 637 “We Gather Together” .................................................................................... Dutch Hymn
Testimony
Solo “There is a God” ........................................................................................................ Susan Parmer
Testimony
Offertory Hymn No. 640 “Let All Things Now Living” ................................................. Davis/Welsh Melody
Offertory
Choral Message “All Praise to You, Almighty King” ..................................................... arr. J. Daniel Smith
“A Thanksgiving Perspective” .......................................................................................... Heather Bradley
Solo “I Know How to Say Thank You” .................................................................................. Adam Traylor
Song of Praise “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” ...................................................................... Rodgers/Wyse
Closing Prayer
Postlude “My Inmost Heart Now Raises” .............................................................. Johann Christoph Bach
Mrs. Lynn Warren, Organist
Mrs. Nancy Wells, Pianist
First Baptist Church Bulletin
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - P. O. BOX 545 - EUFAULA, ALABAMA 36072
DR. KENNETH W. BUSH, Pastor
REV. RUSS ROBBINS, Education Minister
REV. CHRIS WILKINSON, Student Minister REV. ADAM R. TRAYLOR, Music & Worship Minister
SOUTH RANDOLPH & BARBOUR STREETS (USPS-847-340) EUFAULA, ALABAMA 36027
334-687-2045 or www.fbceufaula.org
2014
November 20
No. 47
from the pastor...
Thanksgiving Service Tonight
Sanctuary Flowers
Join us tonight for a wonderful Thanksgiving service. God is so gracious to us daily. It
will be a good experience tonight as we sing
and praise the Lord for his kindness to us.
Come and bring a friend.
The flowers in the sanctuary are given
by Judy Cumbie and family in loving
memory of our husband, father, and
grandfather, Don Cumbie.
Thank You For Pledging
Our Sympathy To...
We have pledged 49% of our budget with
122 families pledging. Thank you for doing this
as we work together to pledge our 2015 budget.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Tina) Dunson and
family in the death of her brother-in-law,
Mr. Keith Loomis of Montgomery, AL.
Camerata Chorus - December 7
The Christmas season is almost here as we
will host the Camerata Chorus on Sunday evening, December 7, at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
These folks work hard preparing to lead us in
worship.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
We meet each Thursday morning at 6:30
for our men’s prayer breakfast. We meet in the
room across from the library. We would love to
have you join us.
Mr. Wayne Palmer and family in the
death of his sister, Mrs. Bertha White of
Eufaula, AL.
Our Known Hospitalized
Medical Center Barbour
Mr. Howard Campbell
Southeast AL Medical Center
Mr. Billy Hicks
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This Week's Calendar
8:30
9:45
11:00
4:30
6:00
6:45
7:30
8:00
4:00
7:30
8:00
9:00
9:30
6:15
7:30
8:00
5:00
6:15
6:30
7:30
8:00
Sunday, November 23, 2014
AM
Early Morning Worship
AM
Sunday School
AM
Worship Service
PM
NO Youth Choir
PM
Worship Service
Monday, November 24, 2014
AM
Youth Prayer Breakfast
AM
Day Care
AM
Preschool
PM
Ladies’ Handbell Choir
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
AM
Day Care
AM
Preschool
AM
Women's Prayer Ministry
AM
Crafts Ministry
PM
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
AM
Day Care closes at noon
AM
NO Preschool
PM
NO Graded Choirs
NO Fellowship Supper
PM
NO Adult Choir Rehearsal
NO Mission Programs
NO Journey-Youth Bible Study
NO “SIS” Bible Study
PM
NO Prayer Service
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSES AT NOON
Thursday, November 27, 2014
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
“Happy Thanksgiving”
Friday, November 28, 2014
AM
NO Day Care
AM
NO Preschool
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Deacon of the Week
Mike Hamrick will serve as Deacon of the
Week. If you need his services in any way,
please call 687-0039.
Minister of Education's
Corner...
Operation Christmas Child Goal Met!
Our final count for Operation Christmas Child
gifts was 328 boxes! What an excellent job you have
done for this ministry. Children all around the world
will be touched by your love and Christ will be honored. Thank you so very much for supporting this
ministry.
-Russ
Ushers
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
John DeLoach
Jeff Dunson
Carlos Eiland
Jerry Gulledge
Smith Wood
James Adair
Nathan Black
Hugh Blair
Just for Youth
Fast Food Fellowship
Sunday, November 23
After the p.m. worship service
@ Wendy’s
Flag Football and Devotional
Monday, November 24
3:45-5:00 p.m.
Meet behind the Community Center
BINGO @ THE GARDENS
Monday, December 1
3:30-4:30 p.m.
DNOW 2015
February 13-15
Audio Schedule
Christmas Gifts for Shut-Ins
8:30 & 11:00 AM Marty Roney
6:00 PM Scott Hester
The Rays of Sunshine will again this year
take Christmas gifts to shut-ins. Please bring
unwrapped gifts for shut-ins and place in the
box in Adult 1 Department by December 1.
Thank you!
Power Point Presenter
Carol Gaither
Last Sunday's Report
Offering:
Week
NEEDED
$22,774.19
RECEIVED $17,077.25
Sunday School Attendance
Visitors
Phase II Youth Building
Yr. to Date
$1,047,602.74
$1,047,990.26
403
20
$288,381.50
Lottie Moon Christmas Auction
Let’s have some fun as we raise money for
Lottie Moon. Everyone is invited to attend the
Lottie Moon Christmas Auction to be held Friday,
December 5, at 6:00 p.m. BBQ dinner tickets will
be $10.00 per person. Please sign up in your
Sunday School department or call the church
office.
Music Notes...
“Camerata Concert”
Sunday, December 7, 2014
5:00 and 7:00 PM
~
“A Graded Choir Christmas”
Sunday, December 14, 2014
6:00 PM
~
“Searching for the King”
Adult Choir Christmas Musical
Sunday, December 21, 2014
5:00 & 6:30 PM
Thank You Note
Dear Dr. Bush and Church Family,
Thank you for thinking of me when I
had my recent surgery. The visits, phone
calls, food, and cards were very much
appreciated.
Thank you for your thoughts and
prayers during this time.
Sincerely,
Tom Clements
History of First Baptist
We have copies of the history of
First Baptist if you would like to purchase
one for $15.00. All of the money goes to
the Youth Ministry Building. We are grateful to Dr. Jose Velez for his excellent work.