December 2010 - bvillebaptist

Blessings
December 2010
A publication of Byromville Baptist Church
Inside
It’s about Jesus. . . . . . .
Christm as events. . . . . .
Are we there yet?. . . . . .
New in library. . . . . . . . .
Get connected. . . . . . . .
January “radical” study. .
Blood drive. . . . . . . . . . .
Scenes from Novem ber.
Monthly info. . . . . . . . . .
Christm as in the Park. . .
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Pastor’s column
It’s about Jesus
This years Christmas
article is short and to the
point. Christmas is about
Jesus!
Part of the dark underbelly
of the Christmas Season is
a lack of focus on Christ
and putting emphasis on
other things. On such
thing is competition. Who
can put the most lights on
their house? Who can get
grandma the best gift? My
Andy Blankenship
personal favorite is the
war of Christmas attire. This is the season when
people go deep into their closets and pull out the ties,
sweaters, pins and bags that they save up all year long
for Christmas in hopes that they may stand out as a
truly festive person with tons of Christmas spirit.
Thanks to a fellow named Jonathan Acuff and his
website, “stuff christians like” there is a scoring
system so we can know who is winning the war of
Christmas fashion.
iIf your sweater has a nativity scene = +1 point
iIf your sweater has stockings with your kids’ names
on it = +1 point for each child
iIf its light is for Rudolph’s nose = +1 point
iIf your light is for the star of Bethlehem over your
nativity scene = +4 points
iIf your sweater has actual bells and whistles = +2
points
iIf every time one of the bells rings, you get excited
because an angel just got its wings = + 1 point
iIf your sweater has Luke 2 written out on it (the
entire chapter) = +3 points
iIf you have more than 5 snowmen/women = +2
points
iIf it has a 3-D hologram of baby Jesus on it = +3
points
While Acuff presents this in good fun and humor, the
reality is his joking shines some light on the human
condition. We are absolutely ridiculous and unworthy
of the love and affections of God! The things we
argue over; the stuff that we are convinced we must
have for Christmas to matter; the great lengths we go
to get certain presents. Its ridiculous and vain yet we
treat these things like they are the reason for the
season.
Now don’t misunderstand me. I am not saying its
wrong to buy a tie or sweater. I am not demonizing
Christmas trees, decorations or certain colors. We are
free in Christ to have and do these things. However,
when the things we are free to have and do become
idols that get in the way of Christ there is a problem.
“For today in the city of David there has been born for
you a Savior who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).
This is the point of Christmas; a Savior has been born!
Everything plays “second fiddle” to this truth.
Make Christmas about Jesus!
Because He lives,
Andy
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Christmas
Events
Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon
December 4 at 12 Noon
This annual event is hosted by the GEMS and is for senior adults in our church
and community.
Toyland Concert
December 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Admission price is a new toy. All toys collected will be distributed to families in
our community. After the concert, enjoy fellowship and refreshments in Saliba Hall.
Children’s Choir Christmas Program
December 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Our children’s choir will present the musical Christmas in Egypt. Church conference
and supper will follow the program.
Churchwide Christmas Breakfast
December 18 at 8:00 a.m.
This delicious breakfast is hosted by our Brotherhood and everyone is invited.
Christmas Candlelight Communion Service
December 19 at 6:00 p.m.
The combination of The Lord’s Supper and candlelight makes this one of our most special
services of the year.
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2010 Lottie Moon
Christmas Offering
National Goal
$175 Million
BBC Goal
$2,000
Are we there yet?
Give so they can share
More than 6,400 unreached people groups would say
no. But there is promising news – for the first time in
history, researchers can identify the people groups that
remain untouched by the Gospel. What does this
mean? We could conceivably reach the rest of the
world in our lifetime! Yet, because offering receipts
are down, Southern Baptists haven’t been able to send
as many people as God’s calling out. Let’s start to
reverse that trend! This year, let’s give as much as we
can to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering so more
workers can carry a witness to those waiting to hear.
Southern Baptist missionaries can’t carry the Gospel
to the ends of the earth without our support. How
much will you give to reach the remaining lost? Think
about what you are spending on Christmas gifts. Then
consider giving your biggest gift to God – through the
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
Your giving matters!
Think your gift to the LMCO won't make a
difference? Every penny given to Lottie Moon is used
to help support more than 5,000 Southern Baptist
missionaries serving overseas. Last year, those
missionaries reported 506,019 baptisms and 24,650
new churches. The lost are believing because you
give!
Fast facts about lostness
Now is the time to take a fresh look at the challenges
ahead and be ready to finish the task of reaching all
peoples. Here’s a snapshot of the work ahead of us:
• 3,724 people groups not engaged at all with the
Gospel (as reported April 2010)
• 6,426 unreached people groups (as reported July
2009)
• 1.7 billion with little or no access to the Gospel
There is much work to be done. With 45,560 churches
in the Southern Baptist Convention, the task is doable,
but it will take all of us, starting with Byromville
Baptist Church!
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Library news
New book in the library
The Twelfth Imam is the
first novel of a brand new
political thriller series by
Joel C. Rosenberg, the
New York Times bestselling author of the
award-winning Last Jihad
series. Rosenberg takes
you inside a world few
will ever enter. Hold on to
your seat–the twists and
turns never stop coming.
Get–and stay–connected
Sign up for our new weekly e-newsletter which will
be delivered right to your email box. Just go to our
website at www.byromvillebaptistchurch.com and
enter your email in the designated space. You can
always opt out at any time.
Other ways to get and stay connected with BBC
include Facebook, Twitter and text messages. Just go
to our website to sign up. You can also sign up for
the text messages by giving your cell phone number to
Brenda Lockerman.
And remember to visit our website often which is
updated frequently.
Deadline for Pinehill
presents
December 19
URGENT! URGENT!
(hypothetical prayer from the lost if they even
knew what to pray)
Send workers; Send Bibles; Save my soul; Save my
people; Send a love revival. We are hoping. We are
choking. We are going to hell. Give up you small
ambitions. Show us eternal living, I need to know
about Jesus. Don’t you see I need to believe. Don’t
let me be another eternal statistic.
–Dave Davidson
A “radical” study
planned for
January
What is Jesus worth to you? This January we will
study together David Platt’s best selling book Radical
which will challenge us to really take that question
serious.
The format of this study will be like those of the Forty
Days of Purpose where we will meet as small groups
in homes on Sunday evenings utilizing Platt’s
teaching on DVDs and group discussion.
Books are now available at the church house for $10
each. They are located just outside the pastor’s office
in the hallway. Contact Pastor Andy Blankenship for
more information.
Searching for the perfect gift?
“Tis the season and everyone’s looking for
discounts and bargins, but what are we really
saving? What if this Christmas you choose to
help save a life? Please donate blood.
December 27, 2010
1:00PM–6:00PM
Saliba Hall
See Mary Greer
Call 229-938-2275 for more information.
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More pictures from November on website.
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Schedule of Volunteers for December
Please remember it is up to you to arrange coverage if you are unable to serve on your scheduled day.
Date
Flowers
Dec. 5
Flower
Committee
Dec. 12 Flower
Committee
Dec. 19 Flower
Committee
Dec. 26 Flower
Committee
Nursery AM
Laura Lamberth
Nursery PM
MK Blankenship
Deacon of the Week
Arthur Roney
Rhonda Youngblood
Suzy Grantham
Jimmy Lockerman
Sue Thompson
Sharon Thompson
Mark Smith
Katrina West
No services.
Floyd Tucker
November Stats
Financial $ummary
Sunday School
Senior Adults
FBIC
CIA
VOC
Young Adults
Older Youth
6th, 7th & 8th Graders
3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders
1st & 2nd Graders
Older Preschoolers
Younger Preschoolers
Nursery
General Officers
TOTAL
8
13
6
10
11
1
8
5
6
4
6
2
2
79
Wonderful Wednesdays
Nursery (ages under two)
Mission Friends (ages 2-3)
Mission Friends (ages 4-5)
Girls in Action (grades 1-6)
Acteens (grades 7-9)
Acteens (grades 10-12)
Royal Ambassadors (grades 1-4)
Royal Ambassadors (grades 5-8)
Challengers (grades 9-12)
Other staff
Total
Ushers
Monta Averill
William Preston
Mark Peavy
Arthur Roney
Bob Latimer
Kyle West
Clinton Brannen
Ronnie Hatcher
0
3
5
13
5
5
8
7
5
8
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Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous
deeds among all peoples.
1 Chronicles 16:24
October receipts
General offerings
Special–kitchen stove
Special–ramp
Mailbox Club Offering
World Hunger Offering
TOTAL
October disbursements
General expenses
State missions
Local missions/evangelism
Cooperative Program
Houston Baptist Association
TOTAL
$10,265.20
175.00
300.00
100.00
210.00
11,050.20
7,037.76
450.00
406.27
1,102.15
423.90
$9,420.08
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Blessings is published m onthly by Byrom ville Baptist Church. Send news item s and/or com m ents to Editor Brenda
Lockerm an at POB 217, Byrom ville, GA 31007, em ail to brendalockerm an@ windstream .net or call 478-433-2791 .
Byromville Baptist Church
713 Patterson Street ` POB 126
Byromville, GA 31007
www.byromvillebaptistchurch.com
478-433-2505
Pastor: Andy Blankenship
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BYROMVILLE GA
31007
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MON
TUE
WED
THU
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2
FRI
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5:30pm Practice for
Community Choir,
Groves Park
SAT
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12:00pm Senior
Adult Christmas
Luncheon
5:30pm Christmas
in the Park
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6
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6:00pm Toyland
Concert
(Refreshments to
follow)
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7:00pm GEMS
Christm as Party,
Jill Hom e
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15
16
6:00pm
Children’s Choir
Christm as
Program
(Conference and
supper to follow)
19
20
21
6:00pm
Christm as
Candlelight
Com m union
Service
Winter begins
12:00pm W om en
on Mission
6:30pm Young
Christm as Party, Adult SS Class
Saliba Hall
Christm as Party,
Laura & Keith’s
Hom e
26
No evening services
27
1:00pm–6:00pm
Blood Drive,
Saliba Hall
28
10
22
6:30pm FBIC
Class Party, Sally
& Monta’s Hom e
17
12:00pm
Byromville
Woman’s Club
Christmas
Luncheon, Sally
Averill’s Home
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24
30
31
12-6
12-8
12-9
12-10
12-13
12-15
Mindy Carroll
Tim Phelps
Nancy Stephenson
Justin Kirksey
Rebecca Powell
Roger Roney
Peggy Tom s
Nate Kitchens
Christi Trim back
Sallie Jones
Kim Cavanah
Cecil Jam es
Jim m y L. Hendrix
Bethany Powell
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No supper,
kids classes
or prayer
meeting
tonight.
12-16
12-20
12-21
12-23
12-24
12-25
12-27
12-28
12-31
18
8:00AM
Churchwide
Breakfast hosted
by Brotherhood
25
No supper,
kids classes
or prayer
meeting
tonight.
Sheryl Burnam
Sherry Bragg
Cam ryn Thom pson
Davis W est
Kathy Kent
Stephanie Hancock
Andy Blankenship
Am ber Morgan
Josh Peavy
Johnny Thom pson
Jon-Michael Jones
Becky W illingham
Mary Jo Gauthier
Tripp Everidge
Christmas
Happy
2011
Birthdays
12-4
12-5
11
6:30pm Seasoned
Saints Christm as
Party, Saliba Hall
Weekly Schedule
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
Bubba Hunter
Jim m y Barlow
Steven Lam berth
Connie Raper
Rebecca W orley
Noah W oodard
Dianne Thom pson
Ryan Godfrey
John Holt
Bailee Thom pson
Please pray for these folks
on their birthdays.
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W orship. . . . . . .
Children’s Choir.
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10:00AM
11:00AM
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Supper. . . . . . . . . . .
Mission Friends. . . .
Girls in Action. . . . . .
Royal Am bassadors.
Acteens. . . . . . . . . .
Challengers. . . . . . .
Prayer Meeting. . . . .
6:00PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
6:30PM
7:00PM