2 Pastor`s Pen, 3 Christmas Extravaganza, 4 Church
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2 Pastor`s Pen, 3 Christmas Extravaganza, 4 Church
Vol. 59, No. 4 Winter 2012 Dr. Herb Reavis, Jr. – Senior Pastor www.NJBC.org 2 Pastor’s Pen, 3 Christmas Extravaganza, 4 Church-wide Events, 5 Churchwide Adult Bible Studies, 5 Married Adults, 6 Ladies, 6 Men, 7 Students, 8 Preschool & Children, 8 Music, 9 Singles, 9 Primetime, 10 TV & Media, 10 Staff Anniversaries, 11 Administration, 12 Calendar 2 - NJBC News Vol. 59, No. 4 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Ralph W. Sockman, a nineteenth-century Methodist Pastor, said, “The hinge of history is on the door of a Bethlehem stable,” John 1:14 proclaims, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” Here are some things you probably did not know about Christmas: • In Spain, Christmas gifts are not exchanged until January 6 – for a very good reason. That is the date commemorating the visit of the Magi, who were the first to offer Christmas gifts-gold, frankincense, and myrrh. On that night, children set their shoes outside on the doorstep, filling them with straw for the camels. They believe the wise men will use the straw to feed their camels and in return fill the shoes with gifts and candy. • The custom of sending Christmas cards began in 1943 when a wealthy Englishman, Sir Henry Cole, ran out of time to write personal letters to his friends at Christmas. He commissioned an artist, John Calcott Horsley, to design a card instead. Horsley drew a picture of a group of merrywishers raising their glasses in toast. Underneath were the words, “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You.” The card created much controversy, as critics complained it encouraged holiday drinking. But the custom of sending cards at Christmas caught on nonetheless. • The Poinsettia is a Christmas tradition harkening from Mexico. According to legend, a boy name Pablo was headed to his village church to see its nativity scene. Realizing he had not a gift for the Christ child, he hurriedly gathered some branches and weeds from the roadside. When he laid them before the manger, the other children laughed at him. But suddenly there appeared on each branch the brilliant, star-shaped flower for the Poinsettia. • Candy canes were reportedly developed by a Christian candy maker in Indiana who built the story of Christmas into each piece. The hardness of the candy represents the solid rock of the Christian faith. The white represents the sinlessness of Christ, and the red stripes symbolized the bloody wounds caused by his flogging. The shape of the candy is that of a shepherd’s staff, representing Christ as our Good Shepherd. Turned upside down, it forms the letter “J” for Jesus. The main thing you need to know is that “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 is the Christmas story in a nutshell. Share the true message of Christmas every chance you get. Pray that your friends and family receive Christ into their heart and soul. Pray that their heart becomes a manger. You are loved, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Bro. Herb Saturday, December 24 at 6:30 pm with observance of the Lord’s Supper Come enjoy special Christmas music from the entire NJBC Music Ministry at 6:00 pm Make this a part of your family tradition! Vol. 59, No. 4 NJBC News – 3 Church-wide Events 4 - NJBC News Vol. 59, No. 4 Preview Meeting: Sunday, December 18, 2011 • 5:00 pm Class Starts: Sunday, January 29, 2012 • 4:00 pm Call the church office at ext. 311 for details INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS OFFERING Sunday, December 18 Our offering will be supporting Lottie Moon & Ecuador Missions “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 with Evangelist Rick Coram • Sunday, January 8 Be a part of this exciting day as we kick off the new year! A love offering will be taken 4 - NJBC News Vol. 59, No. 3 Church-wide Adult Bible Studies Vol. 59, No. 4 NJBC News- 5 A five week study course for preparing and presenting Bible study lessons.This course is for everyone from the beginner to the veteran Bible instructor. Sundays • 4:30 pm January 8 – 15 – 22 – 29, February 5 Room A226 – Second Floor – ‘A’ Wing A five week discipleship class to explore and learn Biblical doctrines and subjects. These spring lessons will cover new subjects not studied in the fall sessions. Everyone is invited to attend! Sundays • 4:30 pm February 19 & 26 March 4 – 11 – 18 Room A226 – Second Floor – ‘A’ Wing Married Adults SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, January 15 following the evening worship service in the Fellowship Hall Dinner Seating Request forms are available at the Married Adult Welcome Center on the second floor and should be turned in as soon as possible. October 2-5, 2012 Married Adult Trip God’s Majestic Creation Tour Niagara Falls, Canada Information meeting coming soon! Community Ministries 6 - NJBC News Spring Session Spring Session Begins Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Begins Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Vol. 59, No. 4 Weekly Sessions Tuesdays • 7:00 pm Call ext. 334 for more details. Pick up brochures at Celebrate Recovery Table or Singles Welcome Desk. NJBC BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, January 18 and Wednesday, March 14 4:30 – 8:30 pm Make an appointment to donate by going to www.igiveblood.com or call 888-998-2243. Mens and Ladies Ministries Our Men's Ministry is sponsoring a kettle this year at WalMart at River City Marketplace. Check the sign up sheets in the foyer for available dates to help share the love of Jesus and ring the bell. If you have already signed up, remember your date and time. Thank you for volunteering to help those in need. Go by and support our folks! Men’s Prayer Breakfast Now Meeting Quarterly! Next Meeting Date is Saturday, February 4 8:00 am • Fellowship Hall Extreme Couponing Workshop Saturday, February 18 10:00 am NJBC Fellowship Hall Led by: Jenny Martin, SouthernSavers.com blogger Question & Answer Session in the afternoon Doors open at 8:30 AM • Cost: $10 per person at the door Third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm Coffee Kiosk area For additional information contact Brenda Otto at 751-0736 Ladies Bible Studies Watch for information on upcoming Bible studies! Student Ministries Vol. 59, No. 4 NJBC News- 7 kicks back off Sunday, January 8 • 5:00 pm No Student Choir December 18, 25 or January 1 Special Christmas Rehearsals Tuesday, December 6 • 7:00 pm Sunday, December 11 • 4:00 pm Vol. 59, No. 3 NJBC News – 7 Preschool and Children Ministry 8 - NJBC News Vol. 59, No. 4 5th & 6th Grade • January 20-21, 2012 • FBC Retreat Center • Hilliard Bible Studies, personal Growth Sessions, Games, S’mores and More! Deadline to sign up is Sunday, December 4. Music Ministries See Page 3 for details OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, January 10 • 7:00 pm in the Choir Room Come check us out. If you play an instrument or love to sing we invite you to join us. Light refreshments will be served. Special Christmas Rehearsals: NEW YEAR KICKOFF Wednesday, January 4, 2012 7:00 pm We will begin working on the Spring Musical Singing Dates: January 22 & February 19 MARK THE DATES! June 11-15 Impact Jax Sunday, December 4 • 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 6 • 7:00 pm Sunday, December 11 • 4:00 pm Christmas Extravaganza: Sunday, December 11 • 6:00 pm All children (Preschool & Children) wear your Christmas best! Childrens Choirs will not meet December 21 & 28 Singles Ministry Vol. 59, No. 4 NJBC News- 9 Singles Christmas Retreat Saturday, December 17 arrival by 8:30AM for prompt departure at 9:00AM MISSION TRIP INTEREST MEETING Sunday, January 15, 2012 • 7:15 pm • College Room A213 Beginning in January 2012 Watch Worship Bulletin for date Sessions are designed for you to join the group at any time. More details at www.singleandparenting.org Prime Time Seniors Ministry SINGERS REHEARSALS: December 5 RETREAT & KICKOFF • February 20 February 27 Special Christmas Rehearsals MEETING & LUNCH Monday, December 12 Monday, January 9 Monday, February 13 Tuesday, Dec 6 • 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 11 • 4:00 pm PRIMETIME SBS (Spring Bible Study) is moving! April 22-25 Watch for details. Outreach Ministry 10 - NJBC News Vol. 59, No. 4 We have some exciting ways for you to share the Gospel with your friends and family! Are you taking full advantage of these opportunities? •WEBSITE: Of course our church website www.njbc.org is a great resource that includes: • Video of one of our latest worship services •Audio archive of our latest sermon series •Podcasts are available of all three sermons each week • A mobile version of our website for your smartphone •LIVE STREAMING: Our Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Wednesday worship services are can be viewed live on your computer or smartphone. Simply access the website and click on the Live Stream icon on the homepage. Make sure you have the latest version of your media player. •SOCIAL MEDIA: We have launched an exciting new chapter in our TV Ministry through Comcast Cable Network: •Reach Out can be seen on Comcast Channel 7, Sunday through Wednesday night at 10:30 pm •Comcast Video on Demand – Channel 888 – Searchlight’s Faith & Fellowship Category •30 sec. commercial running throughout the month that interactively link to our Video On Demand content You can follow us on Facebook as well as Twitter. Click on the icons that are displayed on the bottom of our website homepage. •RADIO MINISTRY: Our messages are broadcast on two local radio stations: • WROS 1050AM – Monday through Friday at 5:00 pm •WAYR 550AM – Sunday at 10:00 am •TELEVISION MINISTRY: These are some incredible new ways that we continue to reach our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please keep these ministries in your prayers as well as spread the word to your family and friends. Staff Anniversaries t ij Congratulations to our Staff ! c Bob Calhoun Assistant Pastor Singles 19 years Andy Jackson Assistant Pastor Students 8 years Josh Reavis Assistant Pastor Pastoral Ministries 6 years Administration and General Church Info Vol. 59, No. 4 Baptism Schedule Dec 4th (Sunday) Dec 7th (Wed) Dec 11th (Sunday) Dec 14th (Wed) Dec 18th (Sunday) Dec 21st (Wed) Dec 25th (Sunday) Dec 28th (Wed) Jan 1st (Sunday) Jan 4th (Wed.) Jan 8th (Sunday) Jan 11th (Wed.) Jan 15th (Sunday) Jan 18th (Wed.) Jan 22nd (Sunday) Jan 25th (Wed.) Jan 29th (Sunday) Feb 1st (Wed.) Feb 5th (Sun.) Feb 8th (Wed.) Feb 12th (Sun.) Feb 15th (Wed.) Feb 19th (Sun.) Feb 22nd (Wed.) Feb 26th (Sun.) Feb 29th (Wed.) Bob & Pearl Page Bill & Gussie Jones Don & Karen Schoenfeld Levon & Lisa Avant Joe & Nancy Chapman Marvin & Paulette Hodges Harry & Karen Potter Devin & Tiffany Reed Dennis & Robin Thomas Chad & Annalisa Starling Alan & Patty Keith Kyle & Melissa Stevens NO PM SERVICE Pete & Zada Morris Shannon & Alyse Kelley NO PM SERVICE Gary & Beth Harrison Jerry & Marilyn Carroll Miles & Nancy Bowers Jason & Kate Hale Arvel & Peggy McGartlin Rance & Mindy Kincade Jim & Renee Swanda Bryan & Dani Walker Robby & Kim Shumate George & Bonnie Schaich Dave & Ruby Rainey Joe & Cindy Byous Glynn & Hilda Thrift Luther & Debbie Pierce Paul & Joan Lyle Rick & Karen Hurst Byron & Jayne Thompson Todd & Cammie Nelson Glenn & Betty Cooksey Shane & Jill Evans John & Julie Waldron Robby & Kim Shumate Bob & Pearl Page Bill & Gussie Jones Don & Karen Schoenfeld Levon & Lisa Avant Joe & Nancy Chapman Marvin & Paulette Hodges Harry & Karen Potter Devin & Tiffany Reed Dennis & Robin Thomas Chad & Annalisa Starling Gary & Beth Harrison Jerry & Marilyn Carroll NJBC News- 11 Deacon’s Meeting: Sunday, January 29 • 4:00 pm, Room A107 Decision Counselors December & February Victor Burt Gary & Beth Harrison Joanne Mastronicola Ellen Page Devin & Tiffany Reed Byron & Jayne Thompson Cathy Calhoun Dee Harrold Richard Moyers David & Ruby Rainey Jim Swanda Decision Counselors January Victor Burt Rick Hurst Gayla Jones Brad & Kelley Knuth Glenda Marcott Richard Moyers George Schaich Don & Karen Schoenfeld Our Christian Sympathy to The Family of Edna Page in her homegoing The Family of Gene Mikell in his homegoing The Family of Harold Miller in his homegoing The Family of Doris Ezzell in her homegoing The Family of Johnie Higginbotham in his homegoing The Family of Flora Crews in her homegoing Tracye Jennings & Bryan Edwards and families in the homegoing of their grandfather Marvin Hodges and family in the homegoing of his brother Jack Molina and family in the homegoing of his father Linda Withrow and family in the homegoing of her mother Vickie Ross and family in the homegoing of her son Barbara McCain and family in the homegoing of her son Tom & Betty Annis and family in the homegoing of their son Jaime Wilson and family in the homegoing of her husband Lisa Schreiber and family in the homegoing of her brother Carl Kinchen and family in the homegoing of his mother David Sharpe and family in the homegoing of his sister Tim Sweetz and family in the homegoing of his grandmother Scott Fuller and family in the homegoing of his grandfather Words of Appreciation from Tom & Betty Annis Josh, Sarah & Shepherd Reavis Mike & Candy Pankhurst The Family of Harold Miller The Family of Edna Page Church Office Hours and Phone Numbers Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Church Telephone Directory: (904) 757-3000 Church-Wide News: ext 501 Wednesday Dinner Menu: ext 508 Staff Contact Information PASTOR’S OFFICE FAMILY MINISTRIES ADMINISTRATION MUSIC SENIOR ADULTS SINGLE ADULTS FACILITIES BOOKSTORE MEDIA STUDENTS CHILDREN PRESCHOOL LADIES MINISTRY CD MINISTRY Ext. 309 Dr. Herb Reavis, Jr. Rev. Josh Reavis Penny Bryan Ext. 330 Rev. Buddy Francis Barbara Nessler Ext. 314 Rev. Chris Coram Wanda Guthrie Ext. 322 Rev. Tim Rigdon Debbie Pierce Ext. 330 Info Line : ext 506 Rev. David Whipple Barbara Nessler Ext. 334 Info Line: 505 Rev. Bob Calhoun Sadie Burt Ext. 315 Joe Byous Ext. 316 Ext. 328 Frank Douglas Ext. 320 Info Line: ext 504 Rev. Andy Jackson Cammie Nelson Ext. 337 Info Line: ext 503 Kelley Pekarek Debbie Tackett Ext. 329 Info Line: ext 502 Myra Campbell Debbie Tackett Ext 309 Lisa Reavis Penny Bryan Ext. 316 Church Bookstore Hours Closed Mondays Tuesday - Friday: Wednesday: 12:30 – 4:00 pm 6:00 – 6:45 pm 8:00 – 8:30 pm WEEKLY CHURCH CALENDAR Sundays Church Office Closed Friday, December 23 Monday, December 26 Friday, December 30 Monday, January 2 9:30 am 10:45 am 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Bible Study all ages Morning Worship Children’s Worship 1st-2nd grade Life Groups (when in session) Mission Friends (Ages 2-5) Evening Worship 9:30 am 5:15 pm 6:00 pm Visitation (childcare provided) Visitation Supper (Boxed meal available: $2 per person) Operation Blessing Outreach (childcare provided) Tuesdays Vol. 59, No. 3 Tuesdays (continued) 7:00 pm Celebrate Recovery 7:00 pm Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal (childcare provided) Wednesdays 5:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 pm Family Dinner, ($5.00/person, max $15.00 per immediate family) pm Kids for the Kingdom (Preschool-6th) pm Student Worship pm Kids for the Kingdom Choir Midweek Worship NJBC News – 11 North Jacksonville Baptist Church 8531 N. Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32218 North Jacksonville Baptist Church (USPS# 628860) Published Quarterly in the interest of the Lord’s work by North Jacksonville Baptist Church, 8531 N. Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Telephone: 757-3000. Periodicals Postage paid at Jacksonville, Florida. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Jacksonville Baptist Church 8531 N. Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Sunday, December 11 Christmas Extravaganza Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, January 8 One Day Revival with Evangelist Rick Coram Sunday, January 29 Deacon’s Meeting