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December 2010December 2010December 2010December 2010

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WALDOBORO

P.O. BOX 324—71 Grace Ave. Waldoboro, ME 04572 Phone: (207) 832-7659 Fax: 866-291-9919 www.fbcwaldoboro.org

Dear Church Family,Dear Church Family,Dear Church Family,Dear Church Family,

Christmas is upon us. Thanksgiving is behind us and if you are anything like me, I like to put up a tree be-Christmas is upon us. Thanksgiving is behind us and if you are anything like me, I like to put up a tree be-Christmas is upon us. Thanksgiving is behind us and if you are anything like me, I like to put up a tree be-Christmas is upon us. Thanksgiving is behind us and if you are anything like me, I like to put up a tree be-fore December begins. Stores are beginning to put up decorations and some retailers seem especially fore December begins. Stores are beginning to put up decorations and some retailers seem especially fore December begins. Stores are beginning to put up decorations and some retailers seem especially fore December begins. Stores are beginning to put up decorations and some retailers seem especially sensitive this year to make sure they include Christmas greetings and not merely say happy holiday. Of sensitive this year to make sure they include Christmas greetings and not merely say happy holiday. Of sensitive this year to make sure they include Christmas greetings and not merely say happy holiday. Of sensitive this year to make sure they include Christmas greetings and not merely say happy holiday. Of course as followers of Jesus Christ, we know that Christmas means a lot more than trees, decorations course as followers of Jesus Christ, we know that Christmas means a lot more than trees, decorations course as followers of Jesus Christ, we know that Christmas means a lot more than trees, decorations course as followers of Jesus Christ, we know that Christmas means a lot more than trees, decorations and presents. Christmas is when we place particular emphasis on the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ and presents. Christmas is when we place particular emphasis on the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ and presents. Christmas is when we place particular emphasis on the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ and presents. Christmas is when we place particular emphasis on the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ whom the Magi came to worship from afar, bringing gifts to show the regal nature of the King of kings whom the Magi came to worship from afar, bringing gifts to show the regal nature of the King of kings whom the Magi came to worship from afar, bringing gifts to show the regal nature of the King of kings whom the Magi came to worship from afar, bringing gifts to show the regal nature of the King of kings and the Lord of lords, the God/Man (Fully God and Fully Man) who had come to take away our sin debt and the Lord of lords, the God/Man (Fully God and Fully Man) who had come to take away our sin debt and the Lord of lords, the God/Man (Fully God and Fully Man) who had come to take away our sin debt and the Lord of lords, the God/Man (Fully God and Fully Man) who had come to take away our sin debt

and given us a new life, even life eternal.and given us a new life, even life eternal.and given us a new life, even life eternal.and given us a new life, even life eternal.

History of the Advent SeasonHistory of the Advent SeasonHistory of the Advent SeasonHistory of the Advent Season

The celebration of the Christmas season goes back as far as the Roman Christians in the fourth century The celebration of the Christmas season goes back as far as the Roman Christians in the fourth century The celebration of the Christmas season goes back as far as the Roman Christians in the fourth century The celebration of the Christmas season goes back as far as the Roman Christians in the fourth century having a time of preparation for Jesus Christ’s birth. These believers wanted to have more than just one having a time of preparation for Jesus Christ’s birth. These believers wanted to have more than just one having a time of preparation for Jesus Christ’s birth. These believers wanted to have more than just one having a time of preparation for Jesus Christ’s birth. These believers wanted to have more than just one day to remember such a monumental event when God steps into our human world in flesh and blood, day to remember such a monumental event when God steps into our human world in flesh and blood, day to remember such a monumental event when God steps into our human world in flesh and blood, day to remember such a monumental event when God steps into our human world in flesh and blood,

they wanted an entire month and it culminated with a great feast on December 25they wanted an entire month and it culminated with a great feast on December 25they wanted an entire month and it culminated with a great feast on December 25they wanted an entire month and it culminated with a great feast on December 25thththth....

The Sundays that came before December 25The Sundays that came before December 25The Sundays that came before December 25The Sundays that came before December 25thththth were used to mark the grandeur of the event. The Advent were used to mark the grandeur of the event. The Advent were used to mark the grandeur of the event. The Advent were used to mark the grandeur of the event. The Advent wreath which is made of greens, 4 outer candles and one white candle in the center (representing Jesus wreath which is made of greens, 4 outer candles and one white candle in the center (representing Jesus wreath which is made of greens, 4 outer candles and one white candle in the center (representing Jesus wreath which is made of greens, 4 outer candles and one white candle in the center (representing Jesus Christ and traditionally lit on Christmas Eve) originated in East Germany among Lutheran Christians. Their Christ and traditionally lit on Christmas Eve) originated in East Germany among Lutheran Christians. Their Christ and traditionally lit on Christmas Eve) originated in East Germany among Lutheran Christians. Their Christ and traditionally lit on Christmas Eve) originated in East Germany among Lutheran Christians. Their prepreprepre----Christian forefathers had celebrated the month of December with the burning of lights and fires. Christian forefathers had celebrated the month of December with the burning of lights and fires. Christian forefathers had celebrated the month of December with the burning of lights and fires. Christian forefathers had celebrated the month of December with the burning of lights and fires. Christians during the sixteenth century wanted to give Christian meaning to these fire traditions and so Christians during the sixteenth century wanted to give Christian meaning to these fire traditions and so Christians during the sixteenth century wanted to give Christian meaning to these fire traditions and so Christians during the sixteenth century wanted to give Christian meaning to these fire traditions and so they burned one candle per week leading up the Christ’s birth. The 4 candles represent the true Love, they burned one candle per week leading up the Christ’s birth. The 4 candles represent the true Love, they burned one candle per week leading up the Christ’s birth. The 4 candles represent the true Love, they burned one candle per week leading up the Christ’s birth. The 4 candles represent the true Love, Joy, Peace and Hope that we have because God has sent the mediator, Christ Jesus into the world to Joy, Peace and Hope that we have because God has sent the mediator, Christ Jesus into the world to Joy, Peace and Hope that we have because God has sent the mediator, Christ Jesus into the world to Joy, Peace and Hope that we have because God has sent the mediator, Christ Jesus into the world to save those who believe. The candles also remind us that Jesus Christ will come again a second time. Ad-save those who believe. The candles also remind us that Jesus Christ will come again a second time. Ad-save those who believe. The candles also remind us that Jesus Christ will come again a second time. Ad-save those who believe. The candles also remind us that Jesus Christ will come again a second time. Ad-vent means coming. During December, we celebrate His first coming (first Advent) when He was born in vent means coming. During December, we celebrate His first coming (first Advent) when He was born in vent means coming. During December, we celebrate His first coming (first Advent) when He was born in vent means coming. During December, we celebrate His first coming (first Advent) when He was born in

the manger in Bethlehem and look forward to his Second Coming (the second Advent).the manger in Bethlehem and look forward to his Second Coming (the second Advent).the manger in Bethlehem and look forward to his Second Coming (the second Advent).the manger in Bethlehem and look forward to his Second Coming (the second Advent).

As we light the Advent candles each week during December, let us remember the true meaning of As we light the Advent candles each week during December, let us remember the true meaning of As we light the Advent candles each week during December, let us remember the true meaning of As we light the Advent candles each week during December, let us remember the true meaning of Christ’s coming. He came to set the captives free. Captives held in captivity by their own sinfulness. It is Christ’s coming. He came to set the captives free. Captives held in captivity by their own sinfulness. It is Christ’s coming. He came to set the captives free. Captives held in captivity by their own sinfulness. It is Christ’s coming. He came to set the captives free. Captives held in captivity by their own sinfulness. It is only Jesus Christ that can take away our sin debt and make us truly free, fully acquitted of all transgres-only Jesus Christ that can take away our sin debt and make us truly free, fully acquitted of all transgres-only Jesus Christ that can take away our sin debt and make us truly free, fully acquitted of all transgres-only Jesus Christ that can take away our sin debt and make us truly free, fully acquitted of all transgres-

sions before the Righteous judge of the universe.sions before the Righteous judge of the universe.sions before the Righteous judge of the universe.sions before the Righteous judge of the universe.

During this season and throughout the year, remember those who do not know God personally and be During this season and throughout the year, remember those who do not know God personally and be During this season and throughout the year, remember those who do not know God personally and be During this season and throughout the year, remember those who do not know God personally and be especially sensitive by sharing the hope that they can have in the Savior who has come once and who will especially sensitive by sharing the hope that they can have in the Savior who has come once and who will especially sensitive by sharing the hope that they can have in the Savior who has come once and who will especially sensitive by sharing the hope that they can have in the Savior who has come once and who will

come again.come again.come again.come again.

Serving the New Born King with You,Serving the New Born King with You,Serving the New Born King with You,Serving the New Born King with You,

PJVPJVPJVPJV

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The First Sunday The First Sunday The First Sunday The First Sunday

Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm 122

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:36-44

The Second Sunday

Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

The Third Sunday

Isaiah 35:1-10

Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:47-55

James 5:7-10

Matthew 11:2-11

The Fourth Sunday

Isaiah 7:10-16

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

Scripture Readings for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day

Isaiah 9:2-7

Psalm 96

Titus 2:11-14

Luke 2:1-20

Scripture readings to remember Jesus Christ’s first Scripture readings to remember Jesus Christ’s first Scripture readings to remember Jesus Christ’s first Scripture readings to remember Jesus Christ’s first

coming and its significancecoming and its significancecoming and its significancecoming and its significance

(Advent means coming)

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Come and join us in celebration of our Savior’s birth!

Christmas and Holiday Events– 2010201020102010

Sunday, December 12th - CCNS Christmas Program - 3:00 p.m.

Friday, December 24th - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, December 31st - New Years Eve Prime Rib Supper/ Communion/ Activities - 5:30 p.m. to ? Fun and Games for the whole family. Sign ups are coming soon. Cost: TBA (watch your bulletin). Bring a hot dish and a dessert to share. The church will pro-vide the meat, salad, bread, drinks, and tableware.

2011 OFFERING ENVELOPES can be picked up in the foyer December 5th and 12th. If you currently DO NOT have envelopes, and would like some, please call the church office and we will assign you a numbered

box.

First Baptist Church

___ General ___ Building ___ Benevolence

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Operation Christmas Child

Lots of shoeboxes were brought in over the last week, and shipped to North Carolina!!! From FBC we collected 229 boxes,

and from our relay area 1,035 boxes were collected !!

Please continue to be in prayer for these boxes and for the lives of each child who

will receive one.

Thank you to each person who contributed to making these

shoeboxes possible!!!!

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The ongoing book drive for the

Kazembe Orphange in Zambia, Africa continues until Dec.26. We are seek-

ing modern, brightly colored picture books and reading books up through the third grade reading level. It

would be nice if the books were Christian, but not necessary. They

can be used or new. Why not give a Christmas gift to the children of Ka-zembe? For more information contact

Cherie or Sarah Hunter at 832-5890

or Pam Meservey 832-4351.

During the month of November, the elders-

~ Discussed plans to develop the 2011 budget

~ Discussed the annual review process for the church staff

~ Decided to talk to the architect about the possibility of putting a basement

(with classrooms) under the proposed sanctuary

~ Discussed the creation of a church counseling ministry

~ Voted to present Jerry Morrison to the congregation (at the annual meeting)

to become an elder

~ Met with several men to review the role of a deacon at FBC and ask them to

pray about serving in that capacity

~Discussed how we could further support a group of individuals that are

planting a church on Vinalhaven

There is a sign up in the foyer at the church for anyone interested in donating items for the Christmas baskets. All items need to be in by December 19th!!!!

For more information—contact Dana Burnham 832-7818

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CHURCH INFORMATIONCHURCH INFORMATIONCHURCH INFORMATIONCHURCH INFORMATION

Church Information

Phone: (207) 832-7659

Fax: (207) 832-7081

Website: www.fbcwaldoboro.org

Church Services

8:00 am: Worship

Service

9:30 am: Child & Adult

Sunday School

11:00 am: Worship

Service

6:00 pm: Open Forum

Staff E-mails

Pastor: jonvermilion@fbcwaldoboro.org

Pastor of Administration: jason@fbcwaldoboro.org

Youth Pastor: phil@fbcwaldoboro.org

Bookkeeper: bookkeeper@fbcwaldoboro.org

Secretary: office@fbcwaldoboro.org

New Ladies Bible Study beginning Tues. Jan. 4, 1011 at 9:00 a.m. "Escape the Coming Night" by David Jeremiah. This study of the book of Revelation is a video driven study and

includes a workbook. Sign-up is posted on the Women's Ministry Board and will end on Dec. 12.

Chair Team Appreciation BrunchChair Team Appreciation BrunchChair Team Appreciation BrunchChair Team Appreciation Brunch Chair Team Volunteers and their families and Sound Set-Up Volunteers and their

families are invited to attend an

Appreciation Brunch.

When: December 4, 2010

Time: 9:30 AM

Where: at FBC –in the Gym

Thank you for serving in this vital ministry!! Any Questions…

Please call Judy Bittel at

563-2422

Ladies …. Mark your calendar! Saturday, January 22nd Ladies …. Mark your calendar! Saturday, January 22nd Ladies …. Mark your calendar! Saturday, January 22nd Ladies …. Mark your calendar! Saturday, January 22nd

(7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the gym)(7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the gym)(7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the gym)(7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the gym)

Come and join other ladies in a time of fellowship and bring your craft that you are working on at home — knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, stamping etc. Craft along with us or just come and have a time of fellowship.

Lunch will be on your own — coffee will be provided!

Call the church office or email Laura at office@fbcwaldoboro.org to reserve your place (tables are

limited, so call soon)!

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Schedules for December

Chair TeamChair TeamChair TeamChair Team 12/4 Ostrander

12/11 Hafemann

12/18 Richardson

12/25 Ludwig

OfficialOfficialOfficialOfficial

ChairChairChairChair

TeamTeamTeamTeam

Jr. Jr. ChurchJr. Jr. ChurchJr. Jr. ChurchJr. Jr. Church

(4 & 5 yr. olds)(4 & 5 yr. olds)(4 & 5 yr. olds)(4 & 5 yr. olds)

12/5 Katie Hunt & Becky Moore

12/12 Alan & Angie Reed

12/19 Kenny & Amanda Spear

12/26 Pam & Grace Jameson

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

Night MealsNight MealsNight MealsNight Meals

Junior Church Junior Church Junior Church Junior Church

(1st and 2nd Grade)(1st and 2nd Grade)(1st and 2nd Grade)(1st and 2nd Grade)

12/5……….Pam Morrison &

Jaclyn Merrill

12/12……..Sorterup Family

12/19……..Faye Sorterup &

Christa Sorterup

12/26……..Matt & Bonnie

Moody

It is SO It is SO It is SO It is SO nicenicenicenice to to to to

meet you!!

meet you!!

meet you!!meet you!!

GreetersGreetersGreetersGreeters 12/5 Olsen/ Olsen

12/12 Olsen/ Olsen

12/19 Vose/ Meservey

12/26 Burnham/

R. Harris

12/1 Hamburgers &

Tossed Salad

12/8 Chicken Burgers

& Tossed Salad

12/15 Sloppy Joes &

Tossed Salad

12/22 NO MEAL!!!

12/29 NO MEAL!!!

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Kim Brown 12/1

Larry Scott 12/1

Gregory Fowles 12/2

Breckenridge Holladay 12/2

Sydney Kurr 12/2

Pam Jameson 12/3

Zachary Allen 12/4

Christina McLaughlin 12/4

Cassie Townsend 12/4

Amanda Young 12/5

Brittany Kirkham 12/6

Jacob Rowe 12/6

Frank Capone 12/7

Wesley Daggett 12/7

Joshua Henley 12/7

Barry Jones 12/7

Heidi Shannon 12/7

Kelly Peaslee 12/8

TJ Harriman 12/9

Kim Sweetser 12/10

Austin Turcotte 12/10

Vick Pease 12/11

Taylor Holland 12/12

Sam Pease 12/12

Cole Bruno 12/13

Jayden Brown 12/14

Dave Ricker 12/14

Benjamin Rowe 12/15

Derek Hall 12/16

Willow Johnson 12/16

Matt Norton 12/16

Teri Peaslee 12/16

Brittney Guimond 12/17

Blaine Burgess 12/18

Tom Wade 12/19

Dorcelle Brown 12/20

Jesse Delano 12/20

Nick Dolloff 12/21

Samantha Norton 12/21

Levi Philbrook 12/21

Caleb Pease 12/22

Betty Greiner 12/23

Jamie Lovely 12/23

Jennifer Morris 12/23

Peter Gray 12/25

Christine Hilton 12/25

Lindsey Ward 12/25

Hope Lash 12/27

Sherry McCormick 12/27

Joshua Tung 12/27

Martha Violette 12/27

Cornell Welch 12/27

Allyson Ames 12/28

Sara Hafemann 12/29

Abigail Reed 12/29

Cathy Thornton 12/29

Austin Piper 12/30

Ali Turner 12/30

December Birthdays

December Anniversaries! Allen & Cheryl Tomasello 12/01/1994

Wesley & Phyllis Daggett 12/01/1956

Robin & Jennifer Hafemann 12/04/2004

Jonathan & Jennifer Bubar 12/16/1995

Will & Lisa Truesdell 12/17/1994

Paul & Elaine Connolly 12/20/2001

Dick & Jean Vose 12/22/1979

Mike & Cathy Thornton 12/23/1983

Brad & Marcie Davis 12/24/2005

Dustin & Jen Oliver 12/28/1996

Mike & Lindsey Ward 12/28/2003

Dave & Sue Cole 12/30/1967

Ryan & Jasmine McNelly 12/30/2006

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