Rev. Randy Mullinax, Interim Pastor

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Guy & Julie Moore and Ronnie & Patti Crawford in the death of their mother, Kathleen Seagraves, on 11/6/17. Danny & Wanda West in the death of their son, Steve West, on 11/9/17. Owen & Wanda Davidson in the death of her sister, Peggy Rodgers, on 11/9/17. Myles Crawford in the death of his father, Bobby Crawford, on 11/10/17.

Welcome To Our Newest Members

By Baptism—3 By Transfer of Membership—2 By Statement—3

Rev. Randy Mullinax, Interim Pastor

Morgan & Dot Wright in the death of their brother-in-law, Hulett Stephens, on 11/11/17. 5900 Prestley Mill Road

Financial Summary

VOL. 45

Douglasville, Georgia 30135

770-942-5481

December 1, 2017

www.fbcdouglasville.org

NUMBER 12

As of November 12, 2017

Budget Receipts $ 1,958,260.97 Budget Needs $ 1,991,202.00

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meals Dinner is served from 5:00pm-6:30pm

December 6 December 13 December 20 December 27

Chopped Steak, Rice & Gravy, Biscuit, Salad Bar, Dessert Child’s Alternate: Hamburger Baked Ham, Broccoli Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Salad Bar, Dessert Child’s Alternate: Pizza No Meal—No Wednesday Activities No Meal—No Wednesday Activities

Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday 8:30am-11:30am

Adults $4.00, Children 3-12 $2.50, under 3 Free Please call the church office by noon on Tuesday to add or cancel reservations.

Please join us on Saturday, December 2 for a church-wide reception to meet Tim Akin and family 11:00am-2:00pm (drop-in) First Baptist Church Atrium

First Baptist Church 5900 Prestley Mill Road P.O. Box 1796 Douglasville, GA 30133 Address Service Requested

Church Office Fax Number Early Learning Center Prayer Line

770-942-5481 770-942-5279 770-942-5481, X112 770-942-5481, X308

WE CARE is published monthly by First Baptist Church Douglasville, Georgia

www.fbcdouglasville.org

He will preach on Sunday, December 3 after which a motion will be presented to extend a call to become our next Senior Pastor.

WE CARE

Christian Sympathy is Extended to...

Preschool & Children’s Ministry

Women’s Ministry LIFELINE FOR WOMEN Offers new 2018 opportunities Ladies’ Morning and Evening Bible Studies begin in January including Revelation, I & II Peter, Sermon on the Mount & more. Register now!

Ladies’ Power Luncheon

1st & 3rd Thursdays—12:00pm—Fellowship Hall

Ladies’ Active Adventures Details at the LifeLine Information Table or www.lifelineforwomen.com.

Support Groups

Men’s Ministry

A 13-week DVD based Support Group with weekly topics important to the healing process. New Classes begin January 10, 2018 Wednesdays—6:30pm

Leader: Michelle Dooley

Saturday, December 9 @ 7:30 a.m. Golden Corral on Douglas Blvd. $5.00 Per Person

Music Ministry

Missions

Week of Prayer for International Missions December 3—10, 2017 Church Goal: $35,000

Recreation Ministry News Impact Cheerleading State Championships. The Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders will be holding the Georgia State Championships at the Greater Atlanta Christian School on Saturday, December 9th. All three FBC teams will be participating. Our Impact Cheerleading teams will also be competing in the Impact National Championships in Orlando on Saturday, January 6th. Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Pr actices will continue thr ough Tuesday, December 12th. Games will be played on Saturday, December 2nd, 9th and 16th. There will be no activities from December 18th through January 7th. Practices will resume on Monday, January 8th and games on January 13th. Flag Football Registration Begins this month. Registr ation for Spr ing Flag Football begins in December. Open to both boys and girls age 5 through 8th grade. Look for additional information and register online at www.fbcdouglasvillerec.org.

COMING IN JUNE 2018 RUNNERS CAMP!

FBC will be offering the inaugural season of Runners Camp from 8:30am to noon, June 4th through 9th. Open to both boys and girls ages 6 to 12. On-line registration begins in January. See www.runnerscampdouglasville.com.

Preschool & Children’s Christmas Parties Wednesday, December 13th Preschool & Children’s Choir Parties at 6:00pm Preschool & Children’s Parties at 6:45pm

First Students Youth Ministry Youth Sponsored Float & Booth Friday, December 1 6:30-9:00pm Douglasville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Volunteers needed (children, youth & adults) to walk in the parade, pass out candy, and help with the craft booth. Contact Phillip to be in the parade and Jamie to help with the booth.

Annual Youth Christmas Party Wednesday, December 13 6:30pm in the Youth Area Dress up like your favorite Christmas character (prize for best costume) Guys bring drinks Girls bring snack or dessert There will be plenty of food, lots of fun, and exciting giveaways! Everyone invite a friend!

Youth Christmas Caroling Thursday, December 21 Meet at church at 5:00pm Bring money for food. Holiday Schedule Wednesday, December 20—No Activities Friday, December 22—Church Office Closed Sunday, December 24—No Sunday School 10:45am Service Only Monday, December 25—Wednesday, December 27 Church Office Closed Merry Christmas

Sunday, December 17 3:00pm-5:30pm A PARTY BIG ENOUGH FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Join us for a Christmas Party filled with worship, activities, games, food, and fun!

Oh...and don’t forget the Christmas Express Train!!! Tickets: $20 per immediate family Includes all activities, a large pizza, drinks & dessert—Additional pizza is $7 Sign up at the Preschool or Children’s Welcome Desk on Sundays & Wednesdays or at the Church Office.

So...get your family to Jingle Jam and get ready to

“Put a Bow On It!”

Children’s Ministry Upcoming Dates for 2018 February 10 May 29-June 1 June 25-29

The Chill Zone 10am-5pm PreTeen Camp Vacation Bible School 6:30pm—9:00pm

Senior Adult Ministry Keenagers Meeting Monday, December 11 Entertainment: Walt & Gayla Brown

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Dec 8—Stone Mountain Christmas Lights & Waterside Restaurant See Danny or Ruby Patrick to sign up.

Wednesday, December 27—No Activities

Merry Christmas from The Minister of Senior Adults & Staff

Thursday & Friday, December 28 & 29 Office Hours 8:30am -11:30am

We are going to have a great New Year full of fellowship, adventure, and lots of good food!

Sunday, December 31 Sunday School & 10:45am Service

January 16—Marietta Fish Market and Town Center Mall