Volume 18
A Publication of First Baptist Ruston, Ruston, LA
December 5, 2018
Sunday Morning “The (Your) Christmas Story; You Need a Miracle?”
Midweek Worship Joint Service with LifeChurch
Memory Verse “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 ESV
Church Theme “In the Heart of Ruston With a Heart for You!”
Church Purpose Statement We exist to LOVE, WIN, and GROW Ruston and the world for Christ.
Deacons of the Week Ray Newbold Glenn Theis March 11, 2018 at 2:00 am Rodney Banks
Ministry Team: Dr. Chris Craig
Clayton Owen Wayne Bridges Josh Moore Merrick Nunn Josh Sanderson Ed Colvin Pam Flowers
Senior Pastor Brandon Ramsey
Ed./Admin./Singles Jamie Bolton Worship & Sr. Adults Xuan Liu Contemporary Worship Dr. Andy Johnson College Jeremy Magee
Brittany Jackson
Publications Assistant
Counselor
Kitty Carter
Receptionist
Media
JoAnn Barr
Music Secretary
Chinese Mission
Sylvia Roseberry
Church Hostess
Sr. Adult Emeritus
Bernard Gemelli
Building Superintendent
Missions
Sue Cruz
Building and Grounds
Youth Zach Yates
Young Married Associate
Jeff Moss
Building and Grounds
Children Braden Hilton
Middle School Associate
Marcus Spencer
Building and Grounds
Preschool Brenda Martin
Pastoral/Financial Assistant
Nesse Cooper
Building and Grounds
Church Event Schedule Sunday, December 9 8:45 am Traditional Service 8:45 am Contemporary Service (Depot) 8:45 am Children’s Worship 9:50 am Connection Groups 11:00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Children’s Worship 5:30 pm Children’s Choir Monday, December 10 8:30 am Pre-K 4 Tuesday, December 11 9:30 am Weekday Program 12:00 pm Prayer on the 3rd Floor Wednesday, December 12 8:00 am Prayer on the 3rd Floor 9:30 am Weekday Program 5:00 pm First Family Meal 6:15 pm Love Came For Me 7:00 pm Fellowship
Thursday, December 13 9:30 am Weekday Program Friday, December 14 7:00 pm Chinese Church
December 2, 2018, Weekly Attendance 8:45 am. …………356 Depot Service…..66 11:00 am……….. 448 Echurch…………. 48 Total Worship… 973
Connection Group……..611 Off-Campus Study….......84 Total Bible Study.….... 695
Stewardship Report, December 2, 2018 Received…...…………………………$46,714.10 Children’s Building Fund Received…...……………………..…...$5,696.00 Lottie Moon Received…...……………………..…....$6,208.92 Goal …...……………………..….. …..$38,000.00 Decisions from December 2, 2018 3 people prayed to receive Christ as their Savior. 3 people renewed their commitment to Christ.
December Teaching Series: UNDERCOVER CHRISTMAS – Make Others Your Mission Life App: COMPASSION –Caring enough to do something about someone else’s need. Memory Verse: God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIrV) SUNDAY, December 9 Bible Story: Someone Like You (Gabriel Appears to Mary) • Luke 1:26-56 (Supporting: Luke 1:5-25) Bottom Line: God can use anyone to meet others' needs. SUNDAY, December 16 Bible Story: Simply the Best (Jesus is Born) • Luke 2:1-7 Bottom Line: God gave us the greatest gift. SUNDAY, December 23 Bible Story: Start Spreading the News (Shepherds Visit) • Luke 2:8-20 Bottom Line: Share the good news about Jesus. SUNDAY, December 30 NO Kids Worship 252 Teams Every Wednesday 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM NO 1stKids ACTIVITIES on Wednesday 12/26 Children’s Choir Every Sunday 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM NO Children’s Choir on Sundays 12/16, 12/23, or 12/30
Jingle Jam - A Christmas Party BIG Enough for the Whole Family! December 19 at 6:15 pm Jingle Jam is the telling of the Christmas Story, and the idea of compassion – caring enough to do something about someone else’s need. God’s compassion for the people He created led to the greatest act of love the world has ever seen. God sent His only Son to make us right with Him. We reflect that compassion when we care about others and show them how much God loves them. Jingle Jam is a great way to share with families not only the Christmas story but also how we fit into that incredible story.
WIDOWS LUNCHEON Tuesday, December 11 Tea & Fellowship @10:30 AM Lunch @ 11:30 AM Please RSVP
[email protected] You can also call JoAnn @ 318 255-4628
Challenge 2019 will be held January 18, 19 and 20. Registration is now open online at fbcruston.life
Join our Social Media and see what’s going on in our church during the week. We will meet on Saturday, December 8th for our Habitat for Humanity Project.. We will meet at the bus barn at 7:45 am. Feel free to bring metal rakes and shovels as well as a good pair of work gloves.
While planning your Christmas giving, please consider a gift to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions. Church Goal: $38,000
Touch Ruston Grocery Delivery Make sure and grab a grocery bag, and fill it with the items on the shopping list attached to the bag. If you know a family that would benefit from a free Christmas meal let us know in the church office.
Facebook: First Baptist Ruston First Kids First Baptist Ruston c3 students First College FBC Ruston The Depot–FBC Ruston First Ruston Young Professionals Twitter: @fbcruston C3: @Joshysanderson College: @Firstcollege1 Young Adults: @ClaytonOwen1 Choir: @wbflash Instagram: Firstbaptistruston firstcollege1 Night To Shine is February 8, 2019. If you are interested in helping, we will have a buddy meeting on December 11 at 5:30 pm. If you would like to help in another way, then fill out the volunteer form on First Life under the Night to Shine card. Someone will be in touch soon to help get you plugged in. Year-End Giving
“Touch Ruston” Grocery Bag Delivery Saturday, December 15 at 9:00 am
It is the time of year that many of us consider our year-end giving to the church. We want to make it easy for you and still live up to the IRS requirements.
Christmas Candlelight Services Sunday, December 23 at 5:30 p.m. Monday, December 24 at 5:30 p.m.
Year-end gifts must be delivered to the office by noon on December 31 or postmarked no later than December 31 to be counted toward your 2018 contributions. If you desire to give stock or other convertible property, please contact Brenda or Clayton in the church office at 255-4628.
THE HEARTBEAT (USPS 447-820) is published weekly by First Baptist Ruston, except at Christmas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FBC 200 S. Trenton, Ruston, LA 71270. Periodical postage is paid at Ruston, LA 71270.
I want to send out a special Thank You to all those who helped to make our church and sanctuary so beautiful for Christmas this year. JoAnn Barr Wayne Bridges Diane Hunter April McKinney Jo Tatum
Carolyn Banks Robin Davidson Sally Leachman Jeff Moss
Stacy Bridges Bernard Gemelli Gay Magee Marcus Spencer
God Bless, Chris
New Member: Sara Beth Wheelis Member by Baptism
Christian sympathy is extended to Vivian Lassiter and family and friends on the passing of her husband, Perry.
Family Meal December 12
Poinsettias Help us decorate the sanctuary by purchasing Poinsettias in honor or memory of someone. Cost of the poinsettias are $18. They are beautiful poinsettias, purchased from Tech Farm. Forms will be available in the Atrium, church office, and front church entrance.
Regular Meal Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Broccoli Salad Green Bean Casserole
Kids’ Meal Corn Dogs Chips
Dessert Italian Cream Cake
Soup/Salad Rolls
First Baptist Ruston 200 South Trenton Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Phone: (318) 255-4628 www.fbcruston.org