The Music of Christmas

December 2013 Edition
Ministerial Staff
Pastor, Jeffrey W. Moats
Associate Pastor/Education,
Kevin B. Roy
Associate Pastor/Youth & Activities,
Keith Nash
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Associate Pastor/Music &
Single Adults, Ron Meadows
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DENMAN AVENUE
BAPTIST CHURCH
1807 E. Denman Ave.
Lufkin, TX 75901
Support Staff
Pastor’s Secretary, MarDelle Bratton
Financial Secretary, Peggy Finch
Publications Secretary, Joan Pope
Records Secretary, Gail Overby
Preschool Director, Pam Clark
Assistant Preschool Director,
Vicky Hammetter
Media Center Director, Leslie Kenley
Custodians, Roy Scott & Gregg Garcia
The church office will be closed on
Tuesday and Wednesday,
December 24 & 25 in observance
of the Christmas holidays and
again on Wednesday,
January 1 for New Year’s Day.
CONGRATULATIONS DABC!
STAFF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Bro. Jeffrey Moats ………...…….…..……...... [email protected]
Bro. Kevin Roy ….……………….…..…….……[email protected]
Bro. Keith Nash ……….……....….………....…[email protected]
Bro. Ron Meadows ……….…..…....................... [email protected]
MarDelle Bratton .………...........………[email protected]
Peggy Finch ..…..……........…….............… [email protected]
Joan Pope …………......….........................….. [email protected]
Gail Overby ………….…………...……........ [email protected]
Leslie Kenley …..…………...…….......... [email protected]
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A Monthly Publication of Denman Avenue Baptist Church
From Bro. Keith . . .
How do we begin to say goodbye to a church
family that has loved us and served alongside of
us. I would like to start by saying thank you for
your prayers and encouragement over the past
month. I think the hardest step of faith in this
journey is the first step and I know it has only
been possible because of your prayers and encouragement.
Secondly, I would like to thank Bro. Jeff and Mrs.
Ruth as they have prayed for and over Debbie and
I these past weeks. We look forward to hearing
what God is going to do through Denman Ave.
over the years to come under the guidance and
leadership of Bro. Jeff. You have heard me share
about the staff of Denman Ave. being like a family. I consider these men my brothers, Kevin, Ron
and Bro Charles, we have laughed and cried together over these years and I will cherish your
friendships for a lifetime.
NOVEMBER REPORT
FROM THE FINANCIAL RECORDS
Thirdly, I believe the reason for my longevity at
Denman Ave. was made possible because of the
Godly men and women who have been a part of
student ministry over the years. Their partnership
with us over the past 17 years has allowed us to
further the work of the Kingdom.
Budget Required for the Month: $104,004.00
Budget Receipts for the Month: $115,084.04
Over/Under for the Month: + 11,080.04
Touching Eternity Offerings to Date:
$1,747,638.81
When you try and honestly think of how many of
you have helped us over the years it is mind boggling. The requests for scholarships, D-Now
homes, workers, cooks, food, anything that was
ever asked was always there because you believed
in our youth and, for that, I am eternally grateful.
FROM THE SUNDAY SCHOOL RECORDS
Enrollment : 1416
Average Attendance for the Month: 424
Lastly, for the students who have been a part of
Souled Out Ministries, you have left an eternal
mark on our lives. These are relationships that I
will always cherish. My prayer in these days to
come, is that you will simply see Debbie and I
living out what we have shared with you.
Division Averages:
Adults: 290
Youth: 43
Children: 36
Preschool: 30
Special Education: 25
Promise of Letter:
#9 Bonnie Martin
#10 Randy Martin
#11 Grace Martin
Baptism:
# 1 Grace Dixon
Decisions Since September 1, 2013: 12
In the middle of November, we had the chance to
share with you our call to Church Under the Tree
Ministries. If you were not able to attend and
would like to hear how you can partner with us
please call or email, and we would love to sit
down and share with you our need.
The Nash’s will be praying for you as a church in
the months to come as you begin the process of
searching for a new Youth Pastor. I know that
God has a plan and will send the next Youth Pastor to further the Kingdoms work through the
students at Denman Ave. We Love you and you
will always be a part of our lives.
December 1, 2013
Volume 37, Issue 13
1807 E. Denman
Lufkin, Texas 75901
Phone: 936-634-6691
Fax: 936-634-6757
Sunday,
December 22
@ 6:00 p.m.
Invite your friends and
families to worship with us
at the special service as we
celebrate the true reason
for the season and the
Light of the World through
music and the presentation
of God’s Word.
The Music of Christmas
The Children’s Choir will be presenting the
Christmas musical, The Light Before
Christmas, on Sunday, December 8 @
6:00 p.m. The Light Before Christmas
was, and is, Jesus Christ. Before God set
one star in place or separated the oceans
from the land, He had a plan for the eventual
redemption of His creation.
The Adult Choir’s presentation of Christmas is Jesus will take place on Sunday,
December 15 during the 6:00 p.m. worship
service. The message of the Gospel rings
out loud and clear in Christmas Is Jesus,
a musical that echoes the true reason
for our seasonal celebration. Filled with
treasured Christmas carols and a clear
evangelistic presentation, the music and
message will make your season bright!
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Our heartfelt Christian sympathy is
extended to:
Wayne Roberson and family in the loss of
his father, Bob Roberson.
Jerry Stout & Billy Stout and Stacy
Robertson and families in the loss of their
sister and aunt, Shirley Hilton.
Martha Shuell and Kim Vaughan and
families in the loss of their brother and
uncle, Calvin Hugg.
Diane Kondroik and family in the loss of her husband,
John Kondroik.
Marie Hight, Larry & Robyn Hight, Sara Johnson and Curtis Hight in the loss of their husband, son, step-father and
brother, Cary Hight.
Gary & LaNell Day in the loss of their grandson, Zach Day.
Robyn Hight and family in the loss of her brother,
Rusty Craig.
Mary Winthrop and family in the loss of her brother,
Roy Dunn.
Deacon/Widow Banquet: Tuesday,
December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Family Life Center.
Mary Alice Millican’s Sunday
School Class Party: Tuesday,
December 10 @ 6:30 p.m. in the
Family Life Center.
Bible Survey Class Party: Thursday,
December 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
Kendrick Sunday School Class Fellowship: Friday, December 13 from 6:00—8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center.
Children’s Christmas Party: Enjoy a hayride, bonfire,
food & fellowship on Friday, December 20 at the home of
Ron & Lori Meadows from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Youth: Bunco Party on Saturday, December 21 from 6:00
to 9:00 p.m. in The Warehouse.
Finance Committee: Sunday, December 15 @ 7:00 p.m.
Business Meeting: Wednesday, December 18 @
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4 @
6:00 p.m. in the worship center
Saturday, December 7 @
10:00 a.m. in the worship center
GOLDENAGER GAME DAY
Please make sure your child attends the last two rehearsals if he/she is singing in our Christmas musical.
On the night of the performance (Sunday, December 8 at
6:00 p.m.) your child needs to wear a school spirit shirt
(polo style or t-shirt) and jeans or their school uniform
with closed-toe school shoes, dress shoes/flats or boots.
Please . . . No sweat pants, shorts, mini-skirts, flip flops
or sandals. The children will need to arrive at 5:00 p.m.
on the night of the performance for a quick run-through,
microphone check and snack.
Tuesday, December 3—10:00 a.m.
Participants are asked to bring a
covered dish for the meal.
There will be no Wednesday
evening service or activities on
December 25 or January 1.
YOU
ARE
INVITED TO THE STAFF’S
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, December 17
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Church mall area
Join us for refreshments
and fellowship.
DABC’S 3rd Annual
Bible Conference
Billie Hendrix Sunday
School Class Party: Tuesday,
December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in
the church parlor.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL ...
LAST TWO REHEARSALS!
MEETINGS
SAVE THE DATE!
We have posted notes of appreciation to the
church from the Cary Hight family on the
bulletin board across from the elevator.
Bro. Moats Notes . . .
Dear Friends and Family,
Ruth and I would like to thank all of you for your kind expressions of appreciation last month. In order to give more
space to Bro Keith for his parting comments, I will keep my
comments brief this month. I pray that you have a great
holiday season with your families.
For God's Glory, Bro Jeff
January 19-22, 2014
Speakers include Dr. Bob
Pitman, Dr. Herb
Reavis, Dr. Robert
Jeffress, and
David Williamson.
Music worship will
be led by Mike Speck.
PLEASE JOIN US AT A FELLOWSHIP
HONORING KEITH & DEBBIE NASH ON
SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CHOIR’S
CHRISTMAS MUSIC PRESENTATION.
HELP US SAY THANK YOU FOR 17 YEARS
OF SERVICE AT DABC!
Heart, Hands, Voice
Lottie Moon Christmas
Offering For
International Missions
The International Mission Board estimates that it cost about $148 a day
to keep one missionary in the field.
Youth
Christmas Bunco Party:
Saturday, December 21 from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. in The Warehouse.
Shriners Hospital Trip: Monday, December 23. We’ll be wrapping and distributing Christmas presents for the children. Leave the church at 8:00 p.m.
An Opportunity to Help in
Our Community
We are having a coat drive
to benefit the clothing closets of Coston and Herty
schools. Please bring
gently used coats children size 7 through
adult size small. We ask
that you clean these before dropping
them off in the boxes in the mall area
between now and the end of December.
Week of Prayer for International
Missions will be December 1-8 and
we will receive the offering through
the end of December.
DABC Goal: $33,000
Hallelujah Goal: $54,000
Given To Date: $2,858
Financial Notes
2014 Church Budget: The
proposed budget will be
passed out on Sunday, December 15th, discussed on Wednesday,
December 18th where amendments
will be made if necessary. Immediately after the morning worship service on Sunday, December 22nd,
the church will vote on the final
draft without further discussion.
2013 Contribution Records: All
contributions must be turned in or
postmarked by the end of the day
December 31 to be counted on your
2013 contribution records.
Prayer List
(As of November 25)
HOSPITAL . . .
Ginger Lamb, WHMC
Richard Martinez, WHMC
Aileen Shives, WHMC
SPECIAL NEEDS . . .
Darlene Smith
Kim Vann
Ruth Dennie Horton
Kathryn Lain
Wayne Youngblood
Leonard Avery
Tony Mills
Alvis Crain
Donald & Billie Jean Capps
Charles Winthrop
Vernell Havard
Spencer & Linda Selman
Corbit Mosley
Reagan Dixon
Mary Madden
Alma Hendry
Jane Shelton
Norma Youngblood
Jackie Jordan
Karol Green
Bill & Lillie McCall
Lillian Dunn
Joyce Hunt
James Poskey
Abby & Rory Swan
Howard Guidry
Katy Arnold
Michelle Deaton & Family
NURSING HOME ,
REHABILITATION &
ASSISTED LIVING
RESIDENTS . . .
Alvin Patterson, Larkspur
Garland Ray, Larkspur
Mary Dell Foster, Parkwood
Bee Weigers, Trinity Mission
Ruth Berry, Huntington
Health & Rehabilitation
Mary Terry, Huntington
Health & Rehabilitation
J. L. Bell, Pinecrest
Fredonia Eubanks, Pinecrest
Anna Heath, Grace Care
Bill Cantrell, Pinecrest
Shirley Cantrell, Pinecrest
Jim & Sophia Hancock,
Pinecrest
Shirley Lumpkin, Pinecrest
Herman Hugg, Parkwood
Patsy Broach, Southland