SHORELINER Volume 70, No. 11 November 2019

3115 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78404-1614 361-888-8228

First Family,

October brought us cooler temperatures and a time to reflect on some of the characteristics of God. One of those

characteristics we looked at was peace. I hope you were reminded that God is able and God is willing to offer you His peace - a

rest in the midst of the storm that passes all understanding.

We are continuing this idea of rest into November with a look at Sabbath. As we move toward the holidays, I challenge you to

practice a Sabbath rest and spend that time with God, looking at all the ways He is faithful in your life. Count your blessings! So

often, we only realize what we have when it is no longer there. We often take for granted the blessings we have been given.

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on how God has blessed you and to offer thanks. From the smallest, most seemingly

insignificant aspects of your life to life itself, God is active, involved and working. Praise Him for the fact that even when we don’t pay attention, He is still

there for us - loving, providing, protecting and blessing!

Praise Him today for the way He loves!

Brian

Senior Pastor

FBC Service Times Sundays: Blended Service at 8:45 AM Modern Service at 11:15 AM

Bible Study at 10:00 AM

Best Wishes to… Elaine Bates, Arleene Ponton, Concha Morales, Jody Heymann, Betty Paschal, Ardella Miller, A.C. Gilmore, Herb Arbuckle and Hazel Stockton during their recent hospital stay.

Sympathy to… Virginia Randal in the loss of her mother-in-law,

Patricia Burton; Russell Howard in the loss of his brother, David Howard; Terry (Claude) Holley in the loss of her mother, Jo Ann Snyder.

Congratulations to… Ryan and Tassie Dreier on the birth of

their daughter, Annabeth Josephine Dreier, born October 4, 2019.

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Worship Center Flowers November 3: Flowers given in loving memory of Laura McComb by Jonathan McComb. November 10: Flowers given in loving memory of husband, Jim Weldon, and all veterans, by Linda Weldon. November 17: Flowers given in loving memory of Connie Shockley Garrison for her birthday on December 17, by husband Michael Garrison, daughter Shannon (Eric) Biederman, mother Mary Shockley, and brother Harold Shockley, Jr. November 24: Flowers given in honor of Shannon Marie’s birthday on December 3, by dad Michael Garrison, husband Eric Biederman, children Elizabeth, Alyssa and Jillian, mother Mary Shockley, and Uncle Harold Shockley Jr.

To give flowers in love, memory or appreciation of someone, please contact Laurel in the church office, 888-8228.

Pastoral Leadership Team Brian Hill, senior pastor

Steve Hartwick, executive pastor Johnny Glover, pastor of worship

Mark Nichols, minister of recreation Ginger Andrews, children’s minister

Chris Skoglund, pastor of college & family ministries Micah Roddy, pastor to students

David Lopez, modern worship leader

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Go Tell—Annual Mission Offering Mission support has and will always be the heartbeat and driving force of First Baptist Church of Corpus Christi. Our Annual Mission Offering is our time to give above our support of our Ministry Funding Plan. This offering will be received until December 31, 2019, and the church goal is $50,080. Fifty percent of these monies will go to impact our partner mission agencies. 25% International Missions and missionaries 15% Mary Hill Davis—Texas mission projects 10% North American Missions—support ministry and church starts in the cities The other fifty percent goes to support and provide for our local ministries. 25% Assistance for FBCCC members to participate in world mission trips. 8% Street Ministry—purchase blankets and meals for the homeless of Corpus Christi 7% Food Pantry—provide food for approximately 1,200 people per month 5% Benevolence Ministry—provide assistance for people in need 5% Hammer Slammers—provide building materials and needs for our newly reorganized team Lastly, you may ask why a goal of $50,080? Beginning Sunday, November 3, we will have boards set outside the Worship Center with envelopes numbered from $1 to $316. Children, students and adults are encouraged to choose an envelope with the dollar amount you and your family want to support for our mission offering. If all 316 envelopes are taken and returned we will receive our $50,080 goal. Our theme verse, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16. I encourage you to have some fun and join us on our effort to reach our church goal. You are not limited to only the amount listed on the envelope. Let’s do our best to have all the envelopes taken and returned by December 31. Thank you for praying, serving and giving. Steve Hartwick Executive Pastor

Hearing Impaired - Sunday Services Assisted hearing devices are available at the information desk just

outside the Worship Center

Samantha Amador

Lilianna Long

Media Library Book Club (room 231)

October 30, 2019 • 6:10 PM

We will discuss:

The Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat

For questions, contact jayne@firstcorpus.org

Ministers on Call When emergencies occur, the staff uses an “on call” system for nights and weekends. They may be reached at the following numbers. Oct 28 - Nov 3 Micah Roddy 806-789-7660 November 4 - 10 Brian Hill 500-3477 November 11 - 17 Ginger Andrews 779-1985 November 18 - 24 Johnny Glover 876-8217 Nov 25 - Dec 1 Chris Skoglund 210-326-2575

November is the month that we always focus on thankfulness. We look forward to the end of the month when we gather with family and friends to celebrate and eat as much as we can, only to regret it later! I would like to pose a question to you and your family— what are you thankful for this year? How has God blessed you? Take time to discuss these questions with your family or friends, and discover what others see as a blessing. Once you have discussed the blessings, think of ways that you can share your blessings with others. We are called on a daily basis to show others who Christ is to us and to share His great love with others. Simple ways to bless another person or family would be mailing a card of appreciation, sending baked goods, cooking a meal, or praying for them for the entire month of November. Be creative as you find ways to bless others! We all have so much to be thankful for and are deeply blessed. Thank you for being a blessing to our church—now go and share those blessings with others! Chris Skoglund Pastor of College & Family Ministries

First Baptist School During October, FBS children learned about Fire Prevention Week. Teachers instructed children on how to call 911; they described ways to prevent fires and what to do in case of a fire. Children were also taught that firemen are our friends and are here to help. The STEAM project for the month of October was “Measuring Pumpkins”. Did you know STEAM stands for: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ART MATH The “Measuring Pumpkins” project used a combination of the various disciplines to qualify for the STEAM project. Every class had fun measuring pumpkins for their project.

Mission Partners Mission Partners had a great meeting in October. We heard about the Romanian Mission Trip, prayed for missionaries and finished up our jump rope project. Because of the generosity of our church members donating t-shirts, cutting strips and lots and lots of braiding, we were able to send 40 jump ropes to the Dominican Republic, 40 jump ropes to Romania and we have over 600 jump ropes to put in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12 at the Rec Center from 11:30 AM till 1:00 PM. Lunch cost is $8 per person. We will hear Bill and Andranette Humphries tell about their experiences teaching English and Bible in Ukraine using the New Testament as the textbook. We will also be receiving monetary donations to purchase Bibles for the FBC Food Pantry. Please call or text Doris Miller at 813-0482 to reserve your spot by the deadline, Sunday, November 3.

Déjà Vu Crew GAME DAYS: Join us every Thursday at 9:30 AM. Come join the rowdy group playing Mexican Train at the Rec Center. Please invite a friend or two who need some fun and laughter.

First Saturday Golf Fellowship Saturday November 2, 2019 8:00 AM

Oso Beach Golf Center

Please check in before 7:45 AM Contact Jerry Jo Largin, 737-1653

to register by 10/31/19.

Drawing for door prizes prior to tee off Team placement and Individual Proximity Prizes No entry fee. Regular green fee & cart fee apply.

Receiving Spam Texts or Emails? First Baptist Church and its Ministers will never solicit for gift cards via text or email. If you ever receive any text or email asking for something that seems out of the ordinary, please contact the church office at 888-8228 to confirm.

Christmas Choir Rehearsals Wednesdays, 7:40 pm • Choir Room

Come join us as we rehearse each week in preparation for the Christmas

Choir-Led Worship in December.

Christmas Music

Service Replay Schedule Sundays: 7:00 AM on KSCC, Channel 38 (Fox, Spectrum, Direct TV, Dish, AT&T); Channel 11 (Grande Communications & Cable One) Sundays: 8:30 AM on My Net, Channel 21 (Direct TV, Dish, AT&T); Channel 3 (Cable One); Channel 15 (Spectrum); Channel 15 (Grande Communications) Sermons and services can also be accessed online at www.youtube.com or www.podomatic.com

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Turn clocks back one hour

December 6-8

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Front Lawn

Sunday, November 24 after Worship in the Recreation Center

9:30 am Bible Study 10:45 am Worship

What to bring If your last names starts with

A to J - Green Beans, Corn or Mashed Potatoes K to S - Salad T to Z - Dessert

Upward Basketball Short Term Help Needed

Player evaluations are November 4-5, and 7-8 from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Help is needed to simply count repetitions of basketball drills, size uniforms, check heights or just be a friendly face to greet families and make them feel at home.

Call the Rec Center, 361-883-2421, to volunteer or for more information.