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Welcome from Pastor Tim…
Good morning! My name is Tim Lantzy, and I’m the senior
pastor at First Baptist Church of Crystal River. I’m so
pleased that you decided to join us today. We are a
friendly church, and I hope you will also find us to be a
loving church. I would love the opportunity to get to
know you better and to talk about what God is doing in
your life. Simply put your name and phone number on
the Talk with Pastor Tim form, and I will call you to
schedule an appointment.
A Note to our Guests…
We’re so excited that you have joined us today. You are important to our
church family! Please take a few moments to complete the Communication
Card in your welcome packet or in the pew in front of you. Pastor Tim will be
greeting people immediately following the worship service. Please stop by and
say hello. Pastor Tim would love to meet you!
On Deck This Week…
Prayer Shawl Ministry ................................................ Resumes Tues., Jan. 6 @ 6:00 p.m..
Women’s Bible Study (Atwood Home) ....................... Resumes Wed., Jan. 7 @ 9:00 a.m.
Family Christmas Eve Service .................................................................Wed. @ 6:00 p.m.
Traditional Christmas Eve Service ..........................................................Wed. @ 7:30 p.m.
Merry Christmas!
Church Office Closed ................................................................................................. Thurs.
Church Office Closed ...................................................................................................... Fri.
Nursery for Infants to 3 years
Care Givers:
Today 8:30 — Skip Baxley, Sarah McCloskey
9:30—Kim Fields, Lynda Morales, Nicole Harden
11:00— Ann Allen, Sara Allen, Shirley Spinella
Next Week 8:30— Terry Cates, Lynda Morales
9:45—Tammy Young. Katie Young, Chelsea Young
11:00— Donna Brower, Caitlin Welch, Chelsea Welch
New Groups Forming
Our Weekly Schedule of Activities
We have five new Bible study opportunities coming up in January
and they range in time, place and subject matter. There is something for everyone. Pick up a flier in the Relational Center.
Sunday
Christmas Mailbox
Contemporary Worship ....................................................................8:30 a.m.
Traditional Worship ........................................................................11:00 a.m.
Bible Study is available at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. See Sunday School listings in
the Relational Center.
Wednesday
Family Supper .................................................................................. 4:30 p.m.
Kids Praise ........................................................................................ 5:30 p.m.
Awana .............................................................................................. 6:00 p.m.
Youth Fellowship & Worship ........................................................... 6:00 p.m.
Adult Bible Study & Prayer (Sanctuary) ............................................... 6:00 p.m.
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal (will resume sometime after holidays) ....... 6:15 p.m.
Celebration Choir Rehearsal (Adult) ................................................... 7:15 p.m.
Thursday
Sowing Seeds (Quilting Ministry) (except the 1st Thurs. of month) ...............9:00 a.m.
Once again, that most wonderful of the time of year is here!
You will find mailboxes in the Welcome Center that you may
use to “mail” your church family their Christmas cards. Just
look for the box that has the letter of the person’s last name
and drop in your cards. Maybe donate your postage savings to
the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering!
New Service Times
We have returned to a two worship service format. One
service at 8:30 a.m. and one at 11:00 a.m. Both services
will be held in the sanctuary. Sunday school will be held
at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. The Relational Center will be
open from 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. for coffee, doughnuts
and bagels. There will be classes meeting in Victory Hall
during the Sunday School hour, so the refreshments will
be closed down at 9:45.
Agape House
A.A., N.A. & Al-Anon at The Redrick House – YANA Club throughout the week at
147 N.W. 7th Ave., C.R.
Wednesday Night Supper Menu
Menu:
Chef: Wendy Provost
Chef Assist Team:
There will be no dinner or activities on
Wednesday, December 24 or
Wednesday, December 31.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
DUE TO SOME INTERIOR RENOVATIONS THAT ARE GOING TO
TAKE PLACE AT THE AGAPE HOUSE IN DEC. AND JAN., WE ARE
UNABLE TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM DEC. 17 THROUGH FEB.
1, 2015. The Agape House will also be closed during this time.
The River Student Ministry
If you want updates from the River Student Ministry via
text, follow these directions: on your phone: enter the following number– 352-415-9535 and text this message:
@9b3453. This will allow you to receive the messages that
Pastor Scott sends out with information that pertains to
youth activities.
Safe Church Training
Reservations required. You will find a reservation card in the pew; complete it and place it
in the offering plate or call the church office. Details are listed on the
reservation card.
Meet the Staff
Dr. Tim Lantzy, Senior Pastor
Scott Connelly, Interim Youth Minister
Miss Kelly Lapp, Children’s Director
Church office hours 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday
700 N. Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone 352-795-3367; Fax 352-795-3714
Email: [email protected] Website: www.firstbaptistcr.org
On Sunday, January 11, Miss Kelly will be holding a Safe Church
Policy Training. This training is necessary for anyone who
would like to work in the nursery or with children and youth. It
is also time for some of us to go through a refresher to keep our
training up to date. Kelly provides lunch for those who are attending. Please sign up in the Clubhouse or in the Relational
Center. The class begins at 12:15 p.m.
Wednesday Night Supper
We need people to help on Wednesday nights. We have lost one of
our teams and would like to replace it. We also need additional
people to serve on other Chef Assist Teams. We need you from
2:00 p.m. until the kitchen is cleaned up, usually around 6:30 p.m. ,
approximately every six weeks. This is a vital part of our Wednesday night ministry, please sign up in the Relational Center or see
Betty Wise.
Music & Multi-Media Ministry
Multi-Media Schedule
Sunday, December 21 @ 11:00 a.m.— Patsy Jenkins
Sunday, December 28 @ 11:00 a.m.— Kay McKamy
Sound Tech 11:00 a.m.—Neil Pelz
Email Signup
There are many exciting things happening here at FBC. We are
using email to communicate important information to our members to keep you updated on activities and events going on in our
church family. If you are not already receiving these emails, please
sign up In the Relational Center so you won’t be left behind.
Bus Driver
We are in need of a bus driver to help out on occasion,
you must have a CDL. We use our bus for picking up
Awana children on Wednesday nights and for various
other trips and events. Please call Karen in the Church
Office if you can help.
Help
We are in need of people to restock the pews each week so they
will be ready for Sunday morning. Basically it is replenishing the
envelopes, Wednesday Night Supper reservation cards and pens.
Make it a time of fellowship by doing it with a buddy. Call the
church office if you are available to help out. Thank You.
Food Pantry
The Pantry is in need of Cereal, Pasta and Veggies. Please
donate through your Sunday school class or at the Food Pantry.
We are also in need of some volunteers. Please pray about how
you can help.
Thank You
A special thank you to the Decorating Team and all those who helped transform our church into a Christmas Wonderland. We really appreciate all of your
hard work. Merry Christmas!
Thank You
A big thank you to all who rang the bells at
the Salvation Army collection site this past
week. We are so thankful to have such active volunteers in our church family who
step up to help. Janice Sizemore
Thank You
I want to thank you for the cards, phone
calls, visits and especially your prayers. I am slowly improving and hope to return to church before long. Please continue to pray for my healing. Russell
Wills
Flowers
The flowers in the sanctuary today have been place by Sue Koziarz
in loving memory of her son, Thomas Patrick McErlean, Jr.
Welcome to “Only Love”
2014 Christmas Presentation
Pre-Service .............................................................................Kid’s Praise
Jingle Bells, Do You Hear What I Hear? & Little Drummer Boy
Welcome and Announcements............................................... Pastor Tim
Prayer
Offering
Drama Team
Director: Tanaya Bergman
Hunter Clabaugh
Robin Clifford
Spencer Green
Carl Nelson
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
What Kind of King .............................................................................Solo
Jim Rutledge
Assistant Director: Alanna Fields
Brian Clifford
Kim Fields
Lizzy Lantzy
Lee Stokes
Joshua Clifford
Tyler Fields
Vickie Lantzy
Kid’s Praise
You Better Get Ready ........................................................................Solo
Roger Lapp
Directed by Brenda Kaub
Audio/Visual Team
Soli Deo Gloria! ................................................................................. Trio
Becky Culver, Joann Clabaugh, Beverly Howard
Andrew Cappiello
Kelsey Schroder
Gloria In Excelsis Deo!
Patsy Jenkins
Billy Christy
Neal Pelz
Set Construction: Warren Perkins
Props: David Fields
Infant Heart of God ......................................................................... Solos
Tom Wise, Marnie Green
Tell It On the Mountain
Thank you to Betty Wise
and the Hospitality Team for feeding our
Celebration Choir & FBC Dunnellon Choir
prior to our rehearsal last Sunday.
Wise Men from the East
Christmas Chorale and Carols ............................................... Kid’s Praise
Only Love ......................................................................................... Duet
Joyce Hoke, Doug Nicholson
Silent Night
Message ................................................................................ Pastor Tim
Joy, Joy, Joy!
!
Children’s Church in the Clubhouse: available for ages 4—5th grade
during all worship services. Drop off: 8:20, 9:35 and 10:50.
The ABC’s of Becoming a Christian
1.
2.
Admit that you have sinned, that you have broken God’s law.
Believe that Jesus Christ died for every wrong thing you’ve ever said or
done. Believe that He was buried and rose again on the third day.
Confess to Jesus that you want Him to forgive you and lead your life.
Deacon Ministry
3.
Remember to call a Deacon if an emergency comes up in your family
and you need prayer support.
Are you ready to receive Jesus into your life? Say this prayer, “God, I admit that
I have sinned against you. I believe that Jesus died for me and rose again. The
best way I know how, I receive Jesus into my life to lead me and save me.
Amen.”
Deacon of the Week: Jim Jones 563-1450
Are you looking for the
reason for the season?