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December 23, 2014

For our sermons this December, we are looking at Christmas from the perspective of the eyewitnesses to the original event.  We are seeing Christmas through the eyes of the angels, the shepherds, and the wise men, through the complex views of Mary and Joseph and even through the perspective of God Himself.  Hope you can join us in worship as we reexamine the most important event in all of human history!
 
Posada
Saturday, December 20, FBCD observed our first "Posada", a Mexican Christmas tradition that is marked by singing, food, pinatas and candy for the children and concludes with the 3 Kings coming and bearing gifts for every child!  There were over 150 in attendance!  Family photos were made and framed copies were given to guests as a gift from the church.  Music was provided by our own choir and an Hispanic worship band called Freedom Sound from Lagrange GA.  This was a great cross cultural gathering with people from 10 different nations in attendance!


Preschool Christmas Program


Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The  Preschool Ministry had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 17th to celebrate the opening of the new toddler playground.  The Church and Weekday Staff, and members of the Weekday and One Initiative Committees joined the celebration along with the Weekday parents and toddlers.  A Big "Thank You" to the church, the many volunteers and leaders who supported and made this playground possible.  There will be a Church Playground Dedication immediately after Worship on Sunday, January 11th.  Please make your plans to participate.
 
COMING SOON...Spring 2015 Yard Sale on April 25 for fundraising of the expansion of the older preschool playground.  Please stay tuned for more details.   

Kids Ministry 
Half Time kids finished 2014 with their involvement in the Christmas musical with the adult choir.  It was a wonderful way to end the year!  

We will kick off our Half Time classes for 2015 on January 7th in the Family Life Center.  Children will choose a new class to participate in, with classes starting on January 14th.  For more information about classes offered and how to get involved in Half Time, check out the Half Time brochures at the Kids Desk.

Student Ministry

Level3 students will be back together on January 7 @ 6PM.  Reminder no SS this Sunday.  Merry Christmas!

 

Year End Gifts

The year is winding down quickly and many of you will be preparing to make "End of the Year contributions".  Please remember that your year-end gifts may be made in two ways in order to be credited in 2014.  You may bring them to the church office by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, or mail them to the church with a postmark on or before Wednesday, December 31.

 

COMING SOON...Worship Center Improvements 2015 

CLICK HERE for more details. 

WELCOME

Scott, Ginger & Nathan Hales joined by Letter on December 7, 2014.


 

Family Life Schedule

 December, 2014

24 Christmas Eve Service at 6 PM

24-26 Christmas- Office Closed 

28 No Sunday School.  Worship, ETC and Kids Theatre as usual at 10:50 AM

 

January, 2015

1-2 New Year's- Office Closed

6  Triple L Lunch at noon.  Speaker, Shruti Samuel on Indian Culture

7  Ladies Bible Study at 6:00 PM

12 Men's Bible Study at 8:30 AM

 

Ladies Bible Study

 

Beginning Wednesday, January 7

6:00 PM in Room 217

$13 per workbook

Facilitated by Ann Steed

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Men's Bible Study

 

Beginning Monday, January 12

8:30 AM in the Conference Room

$10 per workbook

 

Memorials

In memory of Glen Wright from Mrs. Mae Neal and Jeannette McBrayer.

Wednesday
Fellowship Menu
Forks
1/7/2014
Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Broccoli, Salad Bar and Pudding with Red Velvet

Kids Menu- Chicken Sandwich, Tater Tots and Cookies

1/14/2014
Roast Pork Loin with Apricot Sauce, Seasoned Tiny Taers, Candied Yams, Green Beans, Salad Bar and Chocolate Cake

Kids Menu- Personal Pizza or Corn Dogs and Cookies
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IS JESUS


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Dr. Mark HearnSenior Pastor
Keith MurdockMinister of Adults
Jeremy GreerMinister of Administration
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Travis BoydMinister of Music and Worship
Jan LangstonDirector of Children Ministry
Todd JonesMinister of Students
SoYoung LeeDirector of Preschool Ministries
Robert William, Missionary in Residence
Tom Rhe, Ministry Intern