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3500 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30909

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December 26, 2018- January 12, 2019

8:30 a.m. Contemporary WorshipMission Activities Center

Wednesday Supper 5 p.m.Cost:$8 for adults; $3.50 for children

12 and under. Carry outs - $8.50 each. Call 733-2236 for reservations.

SUNDAY WORSHIPDECEMBER 30, 2018 & JANUARY 6, 20192018

9:40-10:40 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages

(December 30)Combined Worship @ 11 AM

“When You Think You Know How Much Time You Have”

Luke 2:41-53 Melissa Willis

(January 6) Will Dyer

11:00 a.m.Traditional Worship/Sanctuary

January 2, 2019Marinated Cucumber, Corn

& Tomato SaladBiscuits with Butter & Jelly

Roast Loin of Pork with GravyIdaho Mashed Potatoes

Steamed Fresh Green BeansCarrot Cake

Children’s Menu Chicken Tenders & Fries

PB & J Sandwiches

January 9, 2019 Menu unavailable

Children’s Menu Chicken Legs & Mac & Cheese

PB & J Sandwiches

Combined Worship Sunday, December 30, 11:00 a.m. in Sanctuary

Sunday, January 6, 6:00 PM

in the Storey ChapelTo be Ordained:

Ronnie AdamsJulie Berry

Peggy ChowJoshua Powell

A reminder that financial gifts to be tax deductible in 2018, must be received by December 31, 2018. Your gift can be given in the regular offering, in person at the church office, electronically or be mailed with a postmark on or before December 31, 2018. The church offices will close Friday, December 28 at 4:30 pm for those wishing to bring in their gift in person. Of course, your gift in the offering on Sunday, December 30, will be considered a 2018 charitable gift for tax purposes. End of year statements will be mailed no later than January 31, 2019. It is advisable to not complete your taxes until receiving your statement and reviewing for errors or discrepancies. Please be sure to check with your accountant or other qualified tax-advisor for specific advice for your tax planning purposes. Thank you for your generous giving and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

PRESCHOOL AND CHILDREN

Church Wide News & Opportunities

First Sunday Prayer Room 203 of the Daniel Building, 5-6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 6

SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

PRAYER MINISTRY

Christmas Gift Card Project! The First Baptist Church Christmas Gift Card Project asks you to purchase as many $25 gift cards from Walmart or Target as you are led and place each one in one of the holders on the trees. These $25 gift cards will be distributed to the Hurricane Florence victims in the Wilmington area through a partnership program. We will be collecting cards until December 31.

PROFESSION OF FAITH & BAPTISMAsher Powell

All FBC adult meal prices will go up $1.00 effective January 1, 2019. This is to offset the rising cost of food and equipment.

A Gift for You!On January 13th, we have a wonderful gift planned for you! In order to receive this free gift, we must have your email on file. So contact the church office and provide or update your email in anticipation of this day. Merry Christmas!

What Is Worship Care? Worship Care is one of our important ministries for families with preschool age children. During worship services parents can bring their preschool age children to the Preschool Building where they will encounter loving adults who will rock, feed, change, teach, and play with each child on the child’s developmental level. This ministry is supported by volunteers from our congregation. Our volunteers have background checks completed and are supported by our Preschool and Children’s ministry team. All resources and supplies are carefully crafted and gathered for our volunteers to use each week and the resources support what our children learn during their Sunday School hour.Do you know how many volunteers it takes to fully staff each classroom each week? It takes 624 adults for the entire year. We have 2 classrooms with 2 leaders each at 8:30, and 4 classrooms with 2 leaders each at 11:00. If every volunteer would be willing to work twice a month that equals 312. At this point in our recruiting for January-December 2019, we need 60 volunteers to provide this important ministry without having to combine classrooms. Please consider contacting and talking with Melissa about the opportunities you have to be a child’s first encounter with a loving, caring, teaching, example of Christ. You can reach Melissa at mwillis@fbcaugusta.org or 706-733-2236 ext. 209, or leave your information with Leah lgaley@fbcaugusta.org or 706-733-2236 ext. 216 and Melissa will get in touch with you.

Singles & Friends Lunch Sunday, January 6, 12:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Room 1. RSVP no later than noon, January 4 to Anita at 706-399-0507 or nitaaguirre44@yahoo.com.

Committee Meeting for all Committees Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Please make every effort to attend this organizational meeting.

Senior Adult Luncheon January 8! Join us for lunch 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Call Church Office @ 733-2236 by noon, Friday, January 4 to make a reservation. Cost is $9 per person.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Family Christmas Eve Service 2018 - Thank you to Gerald and Gail Espinal (Mary & Joseph) Caleb (Baby Jesus) and Kai, for being our star to light the way for our shepherds, sheep, farm animals, angels, and wise people. To our musical leadership Dan Gaudinier and Les Reagan, thank you. To all families who gathered to share in the Christmas story and sing the carols, we pray you left with the joy of Christmas and hope knowing that God is with us.

Memorials & Honorarium DEBT RETIREMENT MEMORIALS

Mr. George Perkins, Jr.Mrs. Gloria Patrick

POINSETTIA MEMORIALSIn Memory of... Given by...Rev. Jack & Mary Bilbo Ruth & Gary LeazerCharles McLeod Etta McLeodJoe & Betty Taylor Michael & Janelle TaylorMr. Pete Wardlaw Mrs. Billie WardlawMr. & Mrs. S. W. Wardlaw, Sr. Mrs. Billie WardlawMr. & Mrs. J.A. Ogburn Mrs. Billie WardlawMr. & Mrs. Bot Lee Wong Peggy & Gerald ChowMr. & Mrs. K. J. Chow Peggy & Gerald ChowFrank Wright Kay WrightJan Niles Kay WrightChelsea Collins Sam & Cindy CollinsSamuel A. Collins Sam & Cindy CollinsJohn C. Bell Susie & David BellMartha Bell Daniel Susie & David BellJake Malone Delores MaloneReid Beasley His FamilyMr. & Mrs. W. F. Geer Mr. & Mrs. H. Calvin GeerMr. & Mrs. Harry S. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. H. Calvin GeerDr. Wm. D. Geer Mr. & Mrs. H. Calvin GeerMrs. Margaret Sledge Mr. & Mrs. H. Calvin GeerRev. Robert S. Geer Mr. & Mrs. H. Calvin GeerMr. Harry C. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. H. Calvin GeerMrs. Bea Watford Mr. & Mrs. H. Calvin GeerMr. & Mrs. Paul H. Johnson Carrie & Dave WelterBetty Bunch Carrie & Dave WelterJack Patrick Gloria PatrickPauline Heslip Gloria PatrickLisa Meitin Gloria PatrickMr. & Mrs. Bill Coleman Gloria PatrickErnest & Lillie Monroe The Monroe FamilyMrs. LaRue Monroe The Monroe FamilyMrs. Rita Monroe The Monroe FamilyMr. & Mrs. Guy Rhoden The Monroe FamilyMrs. Inez B. Orosz Dr. Judy OroszDr. & Mrs. John McKenzie Dr. Judy Orosz

POINSETTIA HONORARIUMIn Honor of... Given by...Asher & Cole Powell Nana & PapaFBC Staff Gloria PatrickMr. & Mrs. Troy Duckworth & Family Gloria PatrickMr. & Mrs. Rob Stephens & Family Gloria PatrickTeachers - Balentine Community Gloria PatrickThe Will Dyer Family Brenna & Robert BrandMike & Linda Polatty & Family Lavinia PolattyMills & Leslie Polatty & Family Lavinia PolattyAnna Kim, Larry & Will Fletcher Lavinia PolattyChildren & Grandchildren Denny & Linda GilesWednesday Night Mission Teachers Denny & Linda GilesMinisterial & Support Staff of FBC Denny & Linda GilesGrace Sunday School Class Janice WilliamsLucy Wright Parker Circle Janice Williams

Robert & Elsie Ferguson John & Ruth RuckerRobb Hawes Bobby & Vicky HawesIna Hawes Savage Bobby & Vicky HawesMrs. Kathryn Smith Sarah & Harold SmithJerry Gleason Sandra GleasonMartha & Jimmy Menger Beth, Jeff, Martha Kate & Will MorrisonMrs. Dottie Webber Joanne CarrMr. & Mrs. Thomas Trotter Betty SharrockCalvin Polatty Lavinia PolattyMrs. Rena Mobley Wyman Mobley (4 poinsettias)Earl Vance Rogers Margie J. RogersButch Ramsey His FamilyOur loved ones gone to Heaven Denny & Linda GilesAnn Dwelle Boyer Sandra & Norman SkeltonMr. & Mrs. Eugene Dwelle Sandra & Norman SkeltonDon North Ginny NorthLawson North Garnto Ginny NorthGeorge Tom Ida Tom and SonsStephen Buck Marcia BuckJack & Doris Lam Virginia, Doris M., Dale & Dana

Mrs. Fay MehrhofMrs. Gloria Patrick

Ernie & Karen BlackburnDr. & Mrs. J. Ben Deal

The Journey ClassMrs. Jean Kearns

Penny VaughnMr. & Mrs. Mike DuckworthMr. & Mrs. Charlie A. LovettDr. & Mrs. Ronald T. Peacock

Mr. Eugene CronicMrs. Gloria Patrick

Dr. & Mrs. J. Ben DealGeorge A. Sancken III

Claude & JoAnn GraybillMary Anne & Jim Plunkett

Glenda E. A. AndersonDr. & Mrs. Robert Brand

Mr. & Mrs. Mike DuckworthMr. & Mrs. Charlie A. LovettDr. & Mrs. Ronald T. PeacockMr. & Mrs. Paul Francis, Sr.

Mrs. Frances MollerMs. Joanne Carr

Caring Coed ClassMr. John F. Bates

Dr. & Mrs. J. Ben DealMr. & Mrs. Billy Thompson

Mr. & Mrs. Richard CraigMr. & Mrs. Charlie A. Lovett

Christopher Ware BowmanDr. & Mrs. J. Ben Deal

Mrs. Martha McKnightDr. & Mrs. J. Ben Deal

Mr. Ralph VealMrs. Gloria Patrick

Mrs. Cheryl RightonNancy & Kelvin Evans

Mr. Ron ColemanFay Cawley

Ron & Lynn McDearisMr. & Mrs. Billy Thompson

Mr. William P. StevensMr. & Mrs. Billy Thompson

Mrs. Dottie WebberMr. & Mrs. Billy Thompson

Mr. M. Bert StoreyMr. & Mrs. Billy Thompson

Mr. Don NorthMrs. Ginny North

Mr. & Mrs. Billy ThompsonLawson North Garnto

Mrs. Ginny North

Mr. Billy WatkinsMrs. Marianne Frye

Mrs. Martha MoonMrs. Marianne Frye

Mr. & Mrs. T. Richard DanielMr. & Mrs. Billy Thompson

Dr. James WooMs. Joanne Carr

June LawMrs. Ginny North

Mr. & Mrs. Justin PittmanDavid GeeHelen Ting

Henry & Gail GeeKris & Chris Woon

Melanie, Stephanie, KatlineChristien, Ashley, Abigail

Eric & Alicia GeeRyan & Samantha

Garrett GeeDaisy Nunn

Pam & Paul RobbGregory

Andrea NunnEverett Nunn

Albert & Ruby HomHayley & Lindsey

Charlie & Lanell Lovett

Mrs. Rena MobleyCharlie & Lanell Lovett

Dr. Jake MaloneCharlie & Lanell Lovett

Mrs. Mildred TimmermanCharlie & Lanell LovettMrs. Patricia Hardy

Mr. & Mrs. W. Fred Bruggemann IIICharlie & Lanell Lovett

MUSIC MEMORIALSMrs. Fay Mehrhof

Hance & Brenda Williamson

Mr. Eugene CronicHance & Brenda Williamson

Mrs. Patricia HardyCarmen & Darrell Flanigan

Dr. & Mrs. Donald DunaganNova Class

Julian J. BuggJamie Kroger

Dr. James WooThe Family of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lam

BRIDGE MINISTRY HONORARIUMMr. Hugh Hollar

Jo Ann, J.I. & Jep McNairBrenda & Hance WilliamsonDonna & Domingo Camacho

BENEVOLENCE MEMORIALSMrs. Fay Mehrhof

The Thankful Sunday School Class

Bill & Mitzie ColemanMr. & Mrs. Charlie A. Lovett

Mr. George Perkins, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charlie A. Lovett

Mrs. Dot JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Charlie A. Lovett

Mr. Frank VaughanMrs. Marianne Frye

Mr. Pete WardlawCharlie & Lanell Lovett

BENEVOLENCE HONORARIUMMrs. Jean Kearns

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Mrs. Persis MenefeeMr. & Mrs. Charlie Lovett

Mr. & Mrs. Claude JohnsonMrs. Billie Wardlaw

Jimmy & Ruth SappCharlie & Lanell Lovett

First Baptist Church of Augusta

Coulter Hnatt (979) 446-1163Eva Johnson (706) 361-8386 Daryn Baker (706) 836-1891

Text “733” to the number provided to let the individual know you have prayed.

WORSHIP CAREVOLUNTEERS

DECEMBER 30 &JANUARY 6

Pastoral Ministry Will Dyer, Senior PastorJim Walls, Associate Pastor R. J. Robinson, Pastor Emeritus

Music MinistryKurt Wachtel, Minister of Music Dan Gaudinier Minister of Contemporary Worship Gerald Espinal, Jr., Technical DirectorRebecca Hughes, Interim Children’s Choirs Coordinator

Faith Development MinistryDavid Hughes, Minister to Students Melissa Willis, Minister to Preschool & ChildrenJennifer Huston, Interim Director of Weekday EducationLori McPherson, Nursery Coordinator Paul Moller, Director of Senior Adult Ministry Operations Ministry Kelly Rose, Church Administrator

Interpreter ContactLuci Worthington lworthington@fbcaugusta.org

Minister On Call706-832-2944

(December 30) Hostess: LeeAnn McGill11 AM: Sandra Skelton, Courtney Pinson, Valarie & Lily Alexander, Karen Blackburn, Camy Powell(JANUARY 6) 8:30 AM: Kathy Anderso, Sara Dyer, Samantha DeLappe, Cindy LeiseyHostess: Samantha DeLappe11 AM: Ann Hardy, Rachel Partl, Martha Smith, Lee Menefee, Nora Menfee

Giving ReportDecember 16 & 23, 2018

(12/16)Weekly Requirements .............$58,455Budget-Building Receipts.............$196,513.63Budget-Building to Date...........$2,665,362.94Budget-Bldg Requirements.......... $2,922,750

Weekly Church CalendarDecember 30, 2018-January 12, 2019

Sunday, December 30 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Combined Worship, Sanctuary Vietnamese Worship, MAC

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 (Church Office Closed)

Wednesday, January 2 6:45 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper, Fellowship Hall 5:30 p.m. Education Committee, Fellowship Hall, Room 1 6:00 p.m. Committee Meetings, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Worship Team, The Loft

Saturday, January 5 6:15 a.m. BSF Leadership Meeing, Daniel Building

Sunday, January 6 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, MAC 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary12:15 p.m. Singles & Friends Lunch, Fellowship Hall, Rm 1 4:30 p.m. Deacon Orientation, Fellowship Hall, Room 3 5:00 p.m. 1st Sunday Prayer, D-203 Youth Ensemble, Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Deacon Ordination, Storey Chapel

Monday, January 7 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out 9:30 a.m. Helping Hands, Arts/Crafts Room/MAC 5:00 p.m. BSF, Daniel Building 5:30 p.m. Kirkringers, D-201

Tuesday, January 8 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out Benevolence, MAC11:00 a.m. Senior Adult Luncheon, Fellowship Hall 2:00 p.m. Basic Computer Class, Computer Lab 6:00 p.m. Property Committee, Conference Room

Wednesday, January 9 6:45 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out 9:30 a.m. English As Second Language, Adult Bldg. Women’s Bible Study, D-20311:50 a.m. Women’s International Bible Study, A-105 B 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper, Fellowship Hall 5:45 p.m. Club FHL, MAC Orchestra Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Storey Chapel Preschool/Children’s Choirs 6:45 p.m. Children’s Missions 7:00 p.m. Contemporary Worship Team, The Loft Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

Thursday, January 10 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out10:00 a.m. First Family Singers, Choir Room

Friday, January 11 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten/Mother’s Day Out 5:30 p.m. BSf Leadership, Daniel Building

Dan Gaudinier December 29 & 30Jim Walls January 5 & 6

SUNDAY: Mat 21:1-27; Nu 17-18; Ec 11:1-8 MONDAY: Mat 21:28-46; Nu 19-20; Ec 11:9-12:14TUESDAY: Matt 22:1-22; Nu 21; Sgs 1:1-2:7 WEDNESDAY: Mat 22:23-46; Nu 22:1-40; Sgs 2:8-3:5THURSDAY: Mat 23:1-12; Nu 22:41-23:26; Sgs 3:6-5:1FRIDAY: Mat 23:13-39; Nu 23:27-24:25; Sgs 5:2-6:3SATURDAY: Mat 24:1-31; Nu 25-27; Sgs 6:4-8:4SUNDAY: Mat 24:32-51; Nu 28-29; Sgs 8:5-14MONDAY: Matt 25:1-30; Num 30-31; Job 1TUESDAY: Matt 25:31-46; Num 32-34; Job 2 WEDNESDAY: Matt 26:1-25; Num 35-36; Job 3THURSDAY: Mat 26:26-46; Deut 1-2; Job 4FRIDAY: Matt 27:1-31; Deut 5-6; Job 6 SATURDAY: Mat 27:32-66; Deut 7-8; Job 7

Prayer Text Ministry

Evelyn Dysart Badmagharian November 23, 2018

Jean Everett December 24, 2018

(12/23)Weekly Requirements ............$58,455Budget-Building Receipts..............$58,578.50Budget-Building to Date.......... $2,723,939.44Budget-Bldg Requirements.......... $2,981,205