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December 23, 2014

The Builder First Baptist Church Covington, Tennessee

Closing Out 2014

2014 … where have you gone? Was

it a few days or weeks ago we were

welcoming you into our lives? Now

you are leaving never to return. 2015 is knocking at the

door soon. What will it hold in store for us?

No one could have predicted the events of 2014 …

especially gas at $1.99. I pulled into the convenience

store immediately and filled the tank. No one could

predict the unrest both in our country and around the

world. No one could predict the political events. No one

could predict the swift manner that the “sexual

alternative lifestyle” would crash into our lives whether

we like it or not. No one could predict that FBC would

experience the rapid growth in attendance.

One thing I can predict … Hebrews 13:8 … Jesus

Christ will be the same yesterday, today and forever. He

is ready for the unpredictable; capable to direct us

through the uncertainties, and willing to comfort in

times of distress. I am glad He’s my Savior. I am glad to

be your pastor in 2015.

In His Grip,

Bro. Chuck

FBC

Lottie Moon Offering

Goal: $14,500

Received:

$12,743.67

Parent/Child Dedication Service Sunday, January 18

If you and your child would like to participate, please notify Sara White or the church office.

All Committees Meeting Sunday, January 4

6:30 p.m.

The Builder will not be published next week

due to the holidays and

the church secretary’s vacation.

JANUARY USHERS

Don Armstrong Jimmy Burnett Lee Downing

Weston Downing Mike Dunn Tommy Hatcher

Kelly Henson Gary Pinner Chris White

Stan Whitley Charles Wolfe

End of the Year Giving

Thank you for your continued support of

FBC ministries. Any end of the year

giving should be turned in by

Wednesday, December 31.

Financial Secretary Applications Available

FBC, Covington is currently receiving job applications for the

position of Church Financial Secretary. All interested applicants are

invited to complete a job application and submit a job resume in a

sealed envelope by noon on January 16th, 2015. Job application

forms and a job description may be picked up at the church office.

Welcome New Member: Brooklyn Folk by baptism

Resignation Sharon Southall, who has been the Financial Secretary at

FBC for 17 years, has resigned. All who have known her

have loved her and will be missing her greatly. Her spiritual

impact on the church and the office cannot be measured.

She leaves a legacy of integrity, high competency, joyful

heart, and a life filled with the Holy Spirit. Her resignation

is effective January 30, 2015.

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Tynes request your thoughts and prayers as their daughter,

Stephanie Joy and

Kyle Michael Hilleary unite in marriage on December 28, 2014

Sunday Morning Worship Televised on KBJ - Sunday - 2:00pm; Thursday - 6:00pm Televised on WTWV Channel 14/23 - Saturday - 8:00am;

Sunday - 12:30pm

Extended Teaching Care

Sunday, December 28 1st Service: Alex Griffin,

Michelle Griffin and Gail Kellum

2nd Service:

Bed Babies Jennifer Waddell

Toddlers A Anna Whitley

and Sharon Whitley

Toddlers B Suzanne Glass

and Mary Jane Knight

Preschool A Kevin

and Cecilia Hamman

Sunday, January 4 1st Service: Amanda Baskin,

Renee Dickey and Lia Phillips

2nd Service:

Bed Babies Shelby Maughn

and Patsy Pinner

Toddlers A Robert

& Rebecca Brower

Toddlers B Jason

and Kim Turner

Preschool A Michelle Kirk

and Callie McDaniel

Van Driver Sunday, December 28

Sue Wetzel

Sunday, January 4

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Deacon Of The Week

December 28

Collin Pinner

January 4

Paul Rose

Wednesday Night Meal

December 31 Cancelled

January 7 Spaghetti

Italian Salad Breaded Mushrooms

Onion Soufflé Ice Cream Cake

(Reservations must be made or cancelled by Tuesday noon)

December 21, 2014

The People Came Sunday School Attendance ........................................................ 355

Sunday Morning Worship Attendance

1st Service ............................................................................. 142

2nd Service ............................................................................ 351

TOTAL ................................................................................. 493 Wednesday Night Activities ...................................................... 197

The People Gave

Budget Offering Received .............................................. $25,715.27

Budget Year to Date Offering Received ................... $1,459,042.86

Building Fund Offering Received ................................... $1,590.00

THURSDAY DECEMBER 25

Merry Christmas * * * Church Office Closed * * *

FRIDAY DECEMBER 26

* * * Church Office Closed * * *

SUNDAY DECEMBER 28

8:30 AM 1st Morning Worship Service

9:45 AM Sunday School

10:55 AM 2nd Morning Worship Service

5:45 PM Evening Worship Service

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31

6:00 PM Prayer Meeting

All Other Activities are Cancelled

(Nursery Closed)

THURSDAY JANUARY 1

Happy New Year * * * Church Office Closed * * *

SUNDAY JANUARY 4

8:30 AM 1st Morning Worship Service

9:45 AM Sunday School

10:55 AM 2nd Morning Worship Service

5:45 PM Evening Worship Service

6:30 PM All Committees Meeting

MONDAY JANUARY 5 6:00 PM Deacons Meeting

TUESDAY JANUARY 6 6:00 PM “GROW” OUTREACH, G & R Teams

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7 4:45 PM Fellowship Meal

5:30 PM RAs, GAs, and Mission Friends

5:45 PM Adult Discipleship Training

6:00 PM Prayer Meeting

6:00 PM Youth “PrimeTime” - Family Life Center

6:15 PM Children’s Choir Party

6:15 PM Preschool Choir

7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Hospitalized

Kathy Cranford, Baptist East

Wilma Hamilton, Baptist East

Jenny Massey, Baptist East

In memory of J.B. Snoderly by Mr. & Mrs. David Sage.