In this issueResolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2Bible reading plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2Newborns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2Church Triumphant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3Seasoned Saints trip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3Deacon election process begins.. . . . . . p. 3Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4Monthly info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5Current sermon series.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5SBC call to prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6

About the coverAngels and wise men from our Live Nativitylast month.

Pastor Jacob Brimm

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Pastor’s column

ResolutionsCan you believe that it is 2016already? To be perfectly honestit feels like we just finishedThanksgiving! Well, with a newyear come new possibilities.Will this year be like the last?Will things be different, or willthey stay the same? What NewYear resolution will you make?Will you actually go to thegym? The idea of “starting thisyear off right” is on everyone’smind, and it is a good thing. We

all want to “get off on the right foot”, but so often wefind ourselves falling into the same traps and pits thatwe fell in last year. I’m guilty myself! It seems likeevery year I make the same resolution, but fall flat onmy face; a fact that was proved recently as Jeanie andI spoke about the issue, and she said, “you said thesame thing last year…and the year before”! I, too, failat going to the gym!

God tells us “there is a time for everything, and aseason for every activity under the heavens”(Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV). There is a time foreverything! Maybe last year was not the time forwhatever it was you were trying to do. Do not bediscouraged because you are a year older, or becauseit never worked out in the past; perhaps it was not thetime, yet! Remember that you are a new creation inChrist, and from the time you became this newcreation you have been growing in maturity. Maybenow you are ready, finally mature enough to achieveyour goal, to hold firm to your resolution.

So what resolution will you make? Make is one thatwill change your life. Yes I encourage you to go tothe gym. Yes I encourage you to spend more timereading Scripture. Yes I encourage you to reach foryour dreams. More important than all of these, Iencourage you to seek a deeper, more intimaterelationship with Jesus. What better resolution tomake than to spend this year really seeking God andHis will for you?

In Christ, Jacob

Discipleship Journal’s

5x5x5 Bible Reading PlanThrough the New Testament in 5 days a week, 5 minutes a day

5 minutes a day. If you’re not currently readingthe Bible, start with 5 minutes a day. This readingplan will take you through all 260 chapters of theNew Testament, one chapter per day. The gospels areread throughout the year to keep the story of Jesusfresh all year.

5 days a week. Determine a time and location tospend 5 minutes a day for 5 days a week. It is best tohave a consistent time and a quiet place where youcan regularly meet with the Lord.

5 ways to dig deeper. We must pause in ourreading to dig into the Bible. Below are 5 differentways to dig deeper each day. These exercises willencourage meditation. We recommend trying a singleidea for a week to find what works best for you.Remember to keep a pen and paper ready to captureGod’s insights.

1. Underline or highlight key words or phrases in theBible passage. Use a pen or highlighter to mark newdiscoveries from the text. Periodically review yourmarkings to see what God is teaching you.

2. Put it into your own words. Read the passage orverse slowly, then rewrite each phrase or sentenceusing your own words.

3. Ask and answer some questions. Questionsunlock new discoveries and meanings. Ask questionsabout the passage using these words: who, what, why,when, where, or how. Jot down some thoughts onhow you would answer these questions.

4. Capture the big idea. God’s Word communicatesbig ideas. Periodically ask, What’s the big idea in thissentence, paragraph, or chapter?

5. Personalize the meaning. When God speaks to usthrough the Scriptures, we must respond. A helpfulhabit is personalizing the Bible through application.Ask: How could my life be different today as Irespond to what I’m reading?

See page 3 for the January Reading Plan.

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Mason has a new brother!Benjamin Tate Scarborough was born December 21weighing 8 lb. 3 oz. and 21 in. long. Congratulationsto parents Ansley and Cal and to big brother Mason. Congrats also to Lillian Gresham–Tate makes 13great grandchildren for Lillian.

Seasoned Saints going to The RookeryThe Seasoned Saints will leave at 11:00 a.m. onJanuary 9 going to The Rookery in downtown Maconfor lunch. Hosts this month are Elaine and TimPhelps so let Elaine know if you plan to go (433-2035).

New deacon electionprocess beginsAt the December 13th church conference, LillianGresham, Joe Kent and Floyd Tucker were elected toserve on the Deacon Nominating Committee. Anyactive BBC member may recommend a man fornomination by completing a Recommendation forDeacon Nomination Form and submitting it to theDeacon Nominating Committee. The Committee andPastor will interview each person recommended andsubmit a list of nominees to the church membershipfor consideration. The forms will be availableJanuary 3.

January Bible Reading Plan

Jan. 1 Mark 1 Jan. 17 Mark 13Jan. 2 Mark 2 Jan. 18 Mark 14Jan. 3 Mark 3 Jan. 19 Mark 15Jan. 4 Mark 4 Jan. 20 ReflectionJan. 5 Mark 5 Jan. 21 ReflectionJan. 6 Reflection Jan. 22 Mark 16Jan. 7 Reflection Jan. 23 Acts 1Jan. 8 Mark 6 Jan. 24 Acts 2Jan. 9 Mark 7 Jan. 25 Acts 3Jan. 10 Mark 8 Jan. 26 Acts 4Jan. 11 Mark 9 Jan. 27 ReflectionJan. 12 Mark 10 Jan. 28 ReflectionJan. 13 Reflection Jan. 29 Acts 5Jan. 14 Reflection Jan. 30 Acts 6Jan. 15 Mark 11 Jan. 31 Acts 7Jan. 16 Mark 12

The plan for the entire year is available at the churchhouse and also can be downloaded from our website.

Transferred to theChurch Triumphant

Curtis J. “Bud” Lamberth, Jr.December 30, 2015

7:00pm MovieNight

Bir thday s Weekly ScheduleSUNDAYSunday School. . 10:00amWorship. . . . . . . . 11:00amWorship. . . . . . . . . 6:00pm

WEDNESDAYKids & Youth . . . . . 6:30pmPraying Together. . 7:00pm

Nursery for all services.Children’s Church for

Sunday 11AM Worship.

SBC Call ToPrayer Month

Epiphany

8:00pm DeaconsMeeting

6:00pm SpecialFifth SundayService–DetailsTBA

11:00amSeasoned Saintsleave for lunch atThe Rookery inMacon

National ChocolateCake Day

Sanctity ofHuman Life

Sunday

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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25 26 27 28 29 30

1-1 Bubba Hunter1-2 Jimmy Barlow

Steven LamberthConnie RaperRebecca Worley

1-3 Noah Woodard1-4 Dianne Thompson1-5 Ryan Godfrey

John HoltBailee Thompson

1-7 Peggy Woodruff1-9 Nicholas James

Joe KentAngie Roberts

1-11 Jacob Brim1-12 Martha Noles1-14 Elaine Phelps

Brian Thompson1-15 Andy Dorsett

Paula SmithDarylAnn Thompson

1-17 Taylor Cavanah1-19 John-John Averill

Tres Bodrey1-25 Mary Lamberth1-27 Keith Evans

Janice Haymons1-28 Angie Peavy

1-28 Janet Willis1-30 Jen Averill

Clayton BrimmChristy DunmonWill Wilkes

2-1 Hilda Brackett2-2 Judy Brock

Brent WestMichael Huckaby

Pray for these folks on theirbirthday.

7:00pm DeaconNomination Com.Meeting

7:00pm VisionTeam Meeting

10:00am WomenOn Mission

6:30pm GEMS

January 2016

Pharmacists Day

National Pie Day

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Schedule of Volunteers for JanuaryPlease remember it is up to you to arrange coverage if you are unable to serve on your scheduled day.

Date Nursery AM Children’s Church Deacon of the Week Offering Bearers

Jan. 3 Paula/Mark Smith Alison/Taylor Willingham Arthur Roney Arthur RoneyRoger Roney

Jan. 10 Brenda LockermanTricia Kent

Vicki LamberthRobin Peavy

Floyd Tucker Mark SmithQuint Smith

Jan. 17 Beth/Arthur Roney Jenn/John-John Averill Joe Kent William SmithBobby White

Jan. 24 Ansley/CalScarborough

Sarah Averill BrannenJeanie Brimm

Jimmy Lockerman Buck ThompsonDenny Rogers

Jan. 31 Robin/Mark Peavy Ansley/Cal Scarborough Arthur Roney Jimmy LockermanMatt Youngblood

December Sunday School StatsSenior Adults 5FBIC 12CIA 3VOC 0Young Adults 7Early Adults 3Youth 3Older Children 3Younger Children 2Older Preschoolers 3Younger Preschoolers 6Nursery 1General Officers 2Musicians 2TOTAL 50

Financial $ummaryNovember receiptsGeneral offerings $ 9,685.25Interest on CD 4.25Special–Mailbox Club 77.62Special–Floor Fund 685.00TOTAL RECEIPTS 10,452.12

November disbursementsGeneral expenses 8,651.34MissionGeorgia 175.00World Hunger 100.00Houston Baptist Association 415.51Cooperative Program 1,080.33TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $10,422.18

Pastor Jacob will be preaching through The BaptistFaith And Message” in this series about what webelieve at Byromville Baptist Church and why webelieve it.

Byromville Baptist Church713 Patterson Street ` POB 126Byromville, GA 31007www.byromvillebaptistchurch.com478-433-2505Pastor: Jacob Brimm

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Blessings is published monthly by Byromville Baptist Church. Send news items and/or comments to Editor BrendaLockerman at POB 217, Byromville, GA 31007, email to brendalockerman@windstream.net or call 478-433-2791.

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January is month-long "Call to Prayer" in theSouthern Baptist Convention

This year's theme is In All Things Pray. Key points ofprayer for January 2016 are:

My Family. Select a family member who is unchurched orwithout Christ and pray that they would come to faith inChrist.

My Community. Select a friend, neighbor or colleague andpray that they would come to faith in Christ.

My Church. Select a specific area of ministry in your church, such as a small group or age-graded ministry, andask the Lord to use it to engage the lost with the Gospel.

My Nation. Select an elected national leader or a Send North America city (see North American Mission Boardnamb.net/cities webpage) and pray for the salvation of the leader or the church planting efforts in that area.

My World. Select an unreached people group (see International Mission Board imb/people groups webpage) andpray that the Gospel would be advanced among these people.

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a n d a d d i t i o n a l p r a y e r r e s o u r c e s v i s i twww.bpnews.net/46070/january-prayer-focus--in-all-things-pray and www.sbc.net/inallthingspray/