1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

WINTER DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES (LIFE GROUPS)
Registration is now open for our winter discipleship classes. For class details go to
http://www.pabc.org/life-stages/adults and click on Weekday Life Groups. All of these
classes begin on Wednesday, January 7th, at 6:15 pm - REGISTER TODAY!
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JONAH: A NEW KIND
OF OBEDIENCE (Coed) - a study of Jesus, His story and
redemption, and how He calls us to a life of
obedience.
RECOVERING REDEMPTION: HOW
CHRIST CHANGES EVERYTHING
(Coed) - a study about recovering what is lost
and broken - our relationship with Jesus because the gospel is the remedy to fix all
things: every struggle, every circumstance,
everything!
CONQUER SERIES: THE BATTLE PLAN FOR
PURITY (Men) - a study that offers practical help for
men struggling with pornography and sexual purity.
THE LEGACY JOURNEY (Coed) - learn a
biblical framework for living now so that later
you will leave a legacy and make a lasting
impact on the world around you.
WORLDREACH BIBLE INSTITUTE
CLASSES
New classes begin Sunday, January 11th, and Wednesday, January 14th. The following
classes will be taught at PABC this semester:
 Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation (Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 pm)
 Old Testament Survey (Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 pm)
 Bible Doctrine Survey (Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:45 pm)
Here’s how to register! – Visit www.pabc.org and click the “Events” tab at the top right
corner. You may then register for the courses offered, and pay for the course there as
well. Registration is $70 through December 31st. Beginning January 1st, registration is $85.
The Registration fee includes all course material, including a new hardback ESV Study Bible
for those taking an Institute class for the first time.
You can also register and see information about these classes and additional classes offered
at the Arnoldsville campus by visiting www.wbionline.us.
FAMILY NIGHT
SUPPER
There will be no Family
Night Supper on December
24th or 31st. Our next
Family Night Supper will be
on January
7th.
Have a Merry
Christmas
and a
Blessed New
Year!
Sermon Notes
Date: December 21, 2014
Speaker: Rev. Bill Ricketts
Senior Pastor
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From Brother Bill,
Darla and the Church
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Sunday morning worship services are broadcast live on
WMSL 88.9 FM and anywhere in the world online at Great88.net
OUR MINISTERIAL STAFF
Bill Ricketts, Senior Pastor
Doug Nix, Discipleship Pastor
Jerry Haas, Missions Pastor
Margaret Shettel, Music Assistant
Sky Pratt, College Pastor
Patrick Gillen, High School Pastor
Adam Reed, Middle School Pastor
Ray Finger, Children’s Pastor
Betty Sue Ash, Preschool Director
Judy Carter, Women’s Ministry Dir.
Bill Harvill, Comptroller
Carlos Baca, Hispanic Pastor
Daniel Park, Korean Pastor
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Get involved with the Sunday morning coffee
production by joining the Brew Team! We need a
few more volunteers! For additional information or to
volunteer, please contact Ginger at 678-753-3114 or
[email protected].
Christmas and New Years
Schedule Changes
Wednesday Evenings - there
will be no activities on
December 24th or 31st.
The Church Office will be
closed on December 24th,
25th, 31st and January 1st.
$157,000 - Lottie Moon
43,000 - Annie Armstrong
20,000 - World Hunger
Please give your best gift this Christmas to Jesus
through our Global Missions Offering.
2131 Ruth Jackson Road
Bogart, GA 30622 • 678-753-3100 • www.pabc.org
Emergency Pastor on Call - 678-753-3150
Check out the timeline to see some of the exciting events that are coming up!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Our Obligation to the Unchurched
Family Worship Service
Discipleship Classes Begin
WorldReach Classes Begin
Wednesday, December 24
6:00 pm
PABC Worship Center
Sunday, December 28th
9:15 am
Worship Center
Sunday, December 28th
10:30 am
Worship Center
Tuesdays - January 6th
Wednesdays - January 7th
To register - www.pabc.org
Sundays - January 11th
Wednesdays - January 14th
To register - www.pabc.org
The Preschool Ministry is in need of someone to organize and run a
puppet ministry. If you have good organizational skills, puppet
experience, ability to write puppet scripts and teach others how to use
puppets, we need you! Please contact Betty Sue Ash at 678-753-3190.
We are also in need of puppeteers.
CHILDREN (Kindergarten - 5th)
KIDZOPOLIS FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE
THIS WEEK AT PABC
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
No Events Scheduled
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
No Events Scheduled
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Church Office Closed
6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service (Worship Center)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
Church Office Closed
No Events Scheduled
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
No Events Scheduled
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
This Christmas Eve, get away
from all the hustle and bustle of
the season and quietly reflect upon
the One we honor and celebrate!
Join us for the Christmas Eve
Silent Lord’s Supper on
Wednesday, December 24th,
at 6:00 pm. The service will
feature a string quartet
accompanied by piano, playing
music reminding us of Christ’s
birth, death, and resurrection.
Childcare will be provided for
children through 4 years old.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
No Events Scheduled
AWANA - CHRISTMAS BREAK
There will be no Awana on December 24th or 31st. Have a very Merry Christmas and we
will see you again on January 7th!
TODAY, December 21st at 3:00 pm, join together with other Prince
Avenue Baptist Church ministries for a special time of Christmas caroling
at the Hispanic Ministry Center located at Kathwood Apartments, 500
Kathwood Drive in Athens. Because of the different language needs at
Kathwood, carols will be sung in both English and Spanish. Song words
will be provided, but we ask that you bring pre-wrapped candy for the kids
of the apartment complex. A short gospel presentation will be given after
caroling. This is a family event, so bring the children!
Even if you think you cannot sing, we encourage you to come and minister to the
families of Kathwood. What better way to prepare your hearts for Christmas Day than to
sing of our Savior’s birth? For more information or questions, please contact Nicole
Langston at 678-753-3141 or [email protected].
OUR OBLIGATION TO THE UNCHURCHED
252 BASICS
252 Basics Life App: GENEROSITY: Making someone’s day by giving something
away. BOTTOM LINE - Get wrapped up in Christmas. (Luke 2:1-18)
MIDDLE & HIGH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
9:15 am
Bible Study (All ages)
10:30 am
Worship Service
252 Basics (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)
The family worship experience is a core value of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. That’s
why we periodically take a break from our regular Sunday morning programming to allow
families to worship together in “Big Church.” We will be having Family Worship
Sunday next week, December 28th. There will be no 252 Basics programming and
we encourage our families to worship together at the 10:30 am service.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
WORLDREACH
PRESCHOOL
PUPPET MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY
MIX WEEKEND - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Middle and High School Ministries will be having their annual MIX weekend on
February 20-21, 2015. If you’re interested in being a host home, driver, or leader, or
desire to be involved in any way, please let us know! Just send an email to
[email protected] with what you’d like to do or if you would like more information on what
options are available for getting involved.
Register in the Atrium TODAY or at www.pabc.org
BREAKING FREE (Updated)
Using scripture to help identify spiritual strongholds
in our lives, no matter how big or small, Beth Moore
explains that anything that hinders us from the
benefits of knowing God is bondage. God intends
for us to believe, glorify Him, experience His peace,
enjoy His presence, and be free!
January 6 - March 17
Tuesday morning - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Tuesday evening - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
THE AMAZING COLLECTION
Even if you were not part of this study in the fall, you
can join us! Each week the study gives an overview of
each book. The main characters, themes, and messages will come alive! You will gain a greater understanding of God’s Word and it will impact your life and
enhance future Bible Studies.
January 6 - March 31
Tuesday morning - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Tuesday evening - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday evening - 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Jan 7 - Apr 1)
Dr. David Platt, President
International Mission
Board
Next Sunday, December 28th, there will be no Sunday school
classes. Instead, we will meet together in the Worship Center at
9:15 am for the showing of “Our Obligation to the Unreached”, a
video by Dr. David Platt, President of the International Mission
Board. This special video showing will be for all ages from Middle
School through Senior Adults. Preschool and Children’s Ministry will
have their regular 9:15 programming.
A Reminder About Year-End Giving . . .
Year-end gifts to Prince Avenue Baptist Church and its ministries must be
received on or before December 31st in order to qualify as a tax-deductible
gift for the current tax year. If you are unable to give your tithes and
offerings during a regular worship service, gifts may be delivered to our
office through Tuesday, December 30th. Please note that our office will be closed Wednesday, December 31st. The Church Office will also be closed December 24-25.
Additionally, you may choose to mail your contributions to the church. Please remember that
all gifts received in the mail must be postmarked (not just the date of the check) on or before
December 31st in order to qualify as a tax-deductible gift for 2014.
If you choose to give through our online feature on the church website (www.pabc.org) the
ACH or debit/credit card transaction must be completed and transferred to the church checking account in 2014. (Please note that some banks may take several days to complete the
transaction once you have entered it into the system).
If you have any questions regarding your giving, please call the Church Business Office
during regular office hours.
Guest Registration (If you are not a member or regularly attend Prince Avenue Baptist Church, we would like to know a little more about you. Please complete the following information and place it in the offering plate or give it to an usher.)
Date _____/_____/_____
Name (Mr.) (Mrs.) (Miss) (Rev.) (Dr.) _________________________________________
Address __________________________________ Phone_____________________
Apartment Complex ___________________________________________________
City _________________________________State_________Zip _______________
Birth Date(s) _________________________________________________________
Are you a student? If Yes
Marital Status
Name ______________________________ City/State ________________________
Single
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Middle School
High School
College ____ yr.
E-mail Address ________________________________________________________
Children living at home & birth dates ______________________________________
Are you a member of a church?
Yes
No
If yes, what church?
I am interested in joining Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
I am looking for a church home.
I am active at another area church.
Prayer Needs: _________________________________________________________
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