Vol. 38 No. 12 Monthly Publication December 1, 2019

Each year, between Thanksgiving & Christmas,

we gather for a meal following the morning worship service.

Our Social Committee prepares a delicious tradition-al holiday meal. Please plan

to join us for this time of fellowship. Nothing to bring

Sunday, December 8 except your sweet spirit.

Children’s Choir will present the Christmas musical,

“Follow the Star” in the 11am worship service

Sunday, December 8. Invite your family and

friends.

Adult Choir will present

“Messiah Heaven’s Glory” in the 11am worship service

Sunday, December 15. This will be another opportunity to invite

someone to share in the Christmas story.

Have a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

There will be no Midweek activities on Christmas Day

nor on New Year’s Day. Church Offices will be closed November 28 & 29,

December 23 thru 25, and January 1, 2020.

Our Church Goal $4000

The Apostle John’s vision in Revelation 7:9 gives us a glimpse of what is waiting for those who place their faith in Christ. “After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb.” God is at work calling people from all around the world to turn from their sins and turn to Jesus. His kingdom is expanding as people entrust their lives to a crucified and risen Savior. That’s why Southern Baptists faithfully send missionaries to make Jesus known to people groups who have never heard this good news. The work of our missionaries is making an eternal difference in the lives of so many. During the month of December our congregation will join with churches from across our denomination in participating in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Currently, 3,692 missionaries are engaging 847 people groups in hearing the gospel. In the past year, 77,605 people responded to a gospel presentation receiving Jesus as their Savior and Lord. 52,586 new believers followed Christ in baptism.

Our hearts go out to Debbie & Andrew Myers

and family at the death of her dad, Edgar

Rater. Services were held on Monday,

November 18, in Paris, TX.

13,898 new churches have been planted since this time last year. 85,362 indigenous leaders receive pastoral, church planting, or theological training. Among them are 18,428 pastors who received training to better carry out their call-ing. One of the great needs people in other nation’s experience is to have the Bible translated into their own language. 25% of the languages spoken around the world do not have a translation of the scriptures. This means that there are 2,469 people groups who do not have access to the word of God. Our participation in the Lottie Moon Offering is reaching multitudes of people as we support the outreach of our missionaries. That’s why our church has set a goal of $4,000 for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering this year. Please pray about how God would have you give and then simply be obedient as he leads. The joy of knowing that our gifts enabled someone to hear and receive the good news of life through faith in Jesus will be worth the sacri-fice we make. Craig

Please sign up in the foyer if you would like to receive pages of the new additions to the directory. Clayton Boyd will make these available when he knows how many would like to have them. Once he has that information, you will need to bring your directory to the church and he will insert them in the bound directories.

By Letter: William & Judy Lucky 8207 CR 528 Burleson, TX 76028

903-880-7025 817-235-9715

5:00 pm Sunday Bible Study continues with the study of John led by Jerry Boelter in the Education Building, first room on the right downstairs.

INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event of bad weather, we will follow the BISD schedule during the week. For weekends, please use your own judgment as to what would be best for you as we want everyone to be safe.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS— For donations to be posted to the 2019 contributions statements, they must be received by December 31 or postmarked by Dec. 31. Thank you to everyone for your faithfulness in giving this past year.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT BIBLE STUDY During December, Pastor Craig is leading the study series, “Identity: My Life of Faith”. December 4—Life at Work Colossians 3:22-4:1 December 11—Life in the Community Matthew 25:34-40 December 18—Life on Mission I Corinthians 9:19-27

$15,784.62 17,505.00 4,579.33 $22,084.33

$ 242,030.84 $ 258,205.28 $ 16,174.44

MONTHLY REPORT

BUDGET Weekly Needs-$5,261.54 MONTH-TO-DATE Budget Needs………. Budget Received……. Designated…………... Total Receipts.............

Budget Needs……….. Budget Received.......... Over.............................

SUNDAY SCHOOL Nov., 2019 Monthly Average Adults………………...………………... 67 Youth……………….…………………... 5 Children……………...……………….. 6 Pre-School…………………………..… 7 Extension…………………………..….. 3 Visitors………………………………….. 3 TOTAL ………………………………….. 91 YEAR AGO…………………………..... 91 ENROLLED…………………………….. 192 A.M. WORSHIP……………………… 97

YEAR-TO-DATE

Budget as of 11/21/19

Music Notes Christmas season is right upon us, a time when we tradition-ally honor our Savior’s birth. We have two musicals prepared by our Children’s choir and Adult choir. The Children’s choir will present “Follow the Star” created by Suzie Williams, Luke Gambill and David Ebensberger. This will be Sunday morning December 8, during our morning worship. Our Adult Choir will present “Messiah, Heaven’s Glory” created by Russell Mauldin and Sue Smith. This will be Sunday, December 15, during our morning worship. Please know, as always, we welcome your friends, neighbors and relatives to each of these events. We will have a short pause in our choir rehearsals after the Christmas season but will resume on January 19, 2020. Have a wonderful Christmas season and a Happy New Year. Blessings,

Chris

High Points Will not meet in December.

The Children’s Sunday School Classes will be celebrating Christmas with breakfast and games in the 9:45am Sunday School hour on December 22.

Friday December 13 6:30 pm

The Senior Adults will meet for their Christmas fellowship on the 2nd Friday in December. Please bring potluck.

Women’s Touch Ministry Thursday, December 12, 6:30 pm

This will be the time of our annual Christmas Party.

All women are invited! Please bring a $10 gift if you would like

to participate in the gift exchange. Leisa Hardin & Chick Smith will be hosting,

and the food will be provided: chicken spaghetti,

salad, bread, and dessert.

MEN’S BREAKFAST Will not meet in December.

Saturday, December 14

6:00 pm

Youth Christmas Party here at the church

FOOD DRIVE—If you would like to partici-pate in the food drive, please pick up a bag from the foyer, fill will non-perishable items, and return to the church. These will be deliv-ered to Helping Hands for Jesus in Alvarado to distribute to those in need in the community.

Ladies Craft Night Friday

December 20 6:30 pm

Leisa Hardin leads this time of crafts

and fellowship. All women are invited to

participate. See Leisa for more

information.

CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE The Lottie Moon Post Office will be in place by December 1. You may send cards to friends in the church for 25 cents per card. All proceeds go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Checks should be made payable to Bethesda Baptist Church.

Pastor - Dr. Craig Vire Music Minister—Chris Wright Student Minister— CHURCH PHONE — 817-295-4632 FAX NUMBER — 817-295-7631 E-MAIL ADDRESS — bethesdabaptist05@sbcglobal.net WEB SITE — bbcburleson.org

Bethesda Baptist Church P.O. Box 756 Burleson, TX 76097-0756

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #77 Burleson, TX 76028

G.W. & Betty Bain Bill Barkley Grace Behnke June Boelter Clayton Boyd Neal & Linda Brandt Rob & Billie Bruner Roger & Goldie Clements Addie Dibley Gail Dougharty Rose Fiscus-Huguley Nursing

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:11 niv

Gary Fiscus-Huguley Nursing Betty Fletcher Barbara George Peggy Green Carolyn Groves Heather Jones Dorotha Hargett Travis Mayfield Laura Moncrief & Family Luther & Kathy Mosley Debbie & Andrew Myers

Sunday, December 1 Week of Prayer 9:45 am—Bible Study for Lottie Moon 11;00 am—Worship Christmas Offering 5:00 pm—Bible Study 5:00 pm—Children’s Choir 6:00 pm—Adult Choir Monday, December 2 7:00 pm—Scouts Meeting Wednesday, December 4 6:00 pm—Potluck Meal 6:45 pm—Adult Bible Study 6:45 pm—Team Kids 6:45 pm—Youth Refuge 7:45 pm—Building & Grounds Committee Thursday, December 5 10:00 am—Create-A-Card Ministry Saturday, December 7 11:00 am—Children’s Choir Rehearsal Sunday, December 8 9:45 am—Bible Study 11:00 am—Worship “Follow the Star” 12:00 pm—Finance Committee Meeting 12:00 pm—Holiday Meal 4:30 pm—Deacons Meeting 5:00 pm—Bible Study 6:00 pm—Adult Choir

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

Joan Shelton & Greg Peggy Seelbach-Grandview Nurs. Johnny Sherwood Mike Smith Bill & Brenda Taggart Bonnie Taggart-Allegiant #204 Wayne & Irene Taggart Missionaries Personnel Committee Servicemen & 1st Responders America

Monday, December 9 7:00 pm—Scouts Meeting Wednesday, December 11 6:30 pm—Business Meeting/Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm—Youth Refuge 6:30 pm—Team Kids Thursday, December 12 6:30 pm—Women’s Touch Christmas Party Friday, December 13 6:30 pm—Senior Adult Fellowship Saturday, December 14 11:00 am—Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm—Youth Christmas Party Sunday, December 15 9:45 am—Bible Study 11:00 am—Worship “Messiah, Heaven’s Glory” 5:00 pm—Bible Study Monday, December 16 7:00 pm—Scouts Meeting Wednesday, December 18 6:30 pm—Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm—Youth Refuge 6:30 pm—Team Kids Friday, December 20 6:30 pm—Ladies Craft Night Saturday, December 21 8:00 am—Men’s Breakfast

Sunday, December 22 9:45 am—Bible Study 11:00 am—Worship 5:00 pm—Bible Study Monday, December 23 Church Offices Closed Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Church Offices Closed Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day Church Offices Closed No Mid-Week Activities Sunday, December 29 9:45 am—Bible Study 11:00 am—Worship 5:00 pm—Bible Study Tuesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve

Guy & Betty Peacock Bob & Trish Pettit Ray & Mary Phink Phil & Nadine Pope Allen Randell Marlon Read Kathryn Roberts Conrad Rogers Jordan & Becky Sauceda Rodney & Nancy Schlotzhauer Jack Shelton-Mustang Creek Est.