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the purpose of the first baptist church of carrollton is to be a dynamic spiritual church empowered by the holy spirit to share christ with as many people as possible to be a worshiping fellowship experiencing an increasing awareness of god and a growing response to his leadership to nurture christians toward spiritual maturity to be a church whose members are christ-like in their daily living the 1baptist@bellsouth.net www.carrolltonfirstbaptist.com 770 832-6359 · 770 832-6467 fax worship broadcast radio station 102.7 fm messenger volume 62 number 01 january 2 2012 established 1847 first baptist church 102 dixie street carrollton georgia 30117 being congenial in the new year quick who can tell me the name of the current miss america those of you with nebraska roots might know that one from your state teresa scanlan is the 2011 winner and on january 14 she will surrender her crown to the next miss america by the way you can vote online and if you do please cast your ballot for miss alabama certainly the most beautiful talented and intelligent one and from my home state did you know that the miss america contest was not carried on a major network for many years because of sagging ratings it got dropped years ago by abc and was somewhere on cable the tlc network i think well i am glad to see that abc has now picked it back up and all of you can gather in front of the tele and watch this years pageant when i was a kid the miss america pageant was one of the biggest tv events of the year hosted by burt parks there she is miss america he would sing almost 40 of american households would gather in front of their black and white tv to watch it was a huge pop culture event there was the elegance of the evening gown competition the talent displays miss mississippi twirling a baton while singing battle hymn the swimsuit competition almost barbie like and of course the formal interview in which each finalist said that she just wanted to help the less fortunate well today s pageants feature some really impressive young ladies as did those in my day and it is now billed as a scholarship pageant with big money going to the winner for her college of choice even though ratings are not what they used to be for the show congeniality is making a comeback in 2006 the miss congeniality award was handed out for the first time in many years miss congeniality has the inner beauty that such pageants are supposed to be about by the way miss congeniality for 2011 is katie lynn laroche who has done much to further the awareness of the problem of human trafficking she really is helping the less fortunate congeniality refers to one s pleasant disposition i had a friend years ago who was in the miss alabama beauty contest she won miss congeniality if a girl wins that award then she has natural winsome qualities that make her a likeable person to the other contestants i don t think the apostle paul would have ever been considered congenial confrontational maybe however in colossians 3 12 paul is talking about the kind of traits that we should have that will make us winsome and that will build up the church they are the kind of traits that should make any one s list of new year s resolutions paul uses a clothing analogy just as beauty contestants will change clothes several times during a contest sounds like our daughter getting ready for school each morning paul says we are to put on compassion kindness humility meekness and patience i like to be around people who have those congenial traits and by the way helping the less fortunate is a good thing for all of us to do pageant winners or not stop hunger now saturday january 7 10:00 a.m noon · burns hall your help is needed to package meals please call or email the office asap to volunteer for this group of 40 children must stay with parents practicing what we preach missions month at fbc january dr davis sermon theme doing missions in our world really global missions day parade of flags sunday january 8 guest speaker amy w derrick field personnel selection manager for the cooperative baptist fellowship of georgia stop hunger now s meal packaging program provides volunteers the opportunity to package dehydrated high protein and highly nutritious meals that are used in crisis situations and in feeding programs for schools and orphanages in developing countries around the world join us as we welcome amy who in addition to her personnel work also serves with student.go a college program to prepare students to go on mission trips while in school attention flag bearers must be high school age up please report to the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m look inside for more mission opportunities!

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yard sale for missions donations accepted at the place now don t re-gift that christmas gift just yet the youth will gladly accept it along with other items fbc youth will hold a yard sale this summer to help pay for mission trips and other events throughout the year as you clean out your closets garage and attic please consider donating those unneeded items we are accepting donations as of january 1 at the place if you cannot deliver the donations call tubbs at 404-5388486 to schedule a pick up oh and tell your neighbors co-workers family members etc sign up for our 2012 missions day saturday january 28 9 a.m noon · meet in burns hall caring people sharing god s love baked soup baked ato lunc unch potato lunch for youth passport camp sunday january 29 12:15 p.m · burns hall our youth parents will prepare this luncheon to help send students in grades 6-12 to an inspiring fun summer camp lunch will be by donation in burns hall following the 11 a.m worship service we want every family to be a part of this morning of service in our community local charities and ministries will be the focus as we perform needed services volunteers are needed on the 28th as well as donations of canned food for the soup kitchen hospice gently used clothing for children women residing at the women s emergency shelter please bring all donations to the stage in burns hall asap volunteer services will range from writing cards sorting clothing donations at fbc to yardwork and painting at local organizations such as the boys girls club the ccrcc the ccwes the pregnancy resource center we will meet back at burns hall for lunch at noon please sign up by completing the form below you will be contacted with your ministry assignment beforehand names phone cell email practicing what we preach missions please join us the pinewood derby is coming this much anticipated race is for ra s ga s in grades 1-5 kits for derby cars will be sent home with your child this wednesday january 4th please follow guidelines carefully to qualify to compete the event is wednesday february 22 annual ladies soup luncheon tuesday february 7 · 11:30 a.m until 1 p.m carrollton presbyterian church please bring donations of the following items for the emergency shelter lunch childcare cleaning supplies canned food paper goods clothing for women children baby items or miscellaneous items such as disposable aluminum pans reusable plastic containers aluminum foil waxed paper or plastic wrap childcare up to age 4 will be provided at fbc by reservation just for grades 3-5 wednesday nights fbc back on schedule all wednesday night activities resume this wednesday january 4th this includes all choir/ensemble rehearsals january 4-march 28 omitting feb 29 due to pinewood derby cars come home this wednesday january 4th ministers mates after christmas dinner tuesday january 10 · 7 p.m · burns hall sponsored by the carrollton baptist association this dinner is for all ministers in the association and their wives the cost is $12.50 per person please rsvp by wednesday january 4th to the association 770-834-3451 5:15-6:15 p.m · children s church room dinner will be served by advance request in the cc room at 5 p.m this bible study requires a lot of commitment from the children but the spiritual rewards will be great parents if you did not have an opportunity to attend the information meeting or have not received a letter please see andrea chapman melanie mclendon or jennifer jindrich for details forms to sign up your child please complete a registration form return it to jennifer no later than december 14th with $12 to help cover the cost of materials if your third-fifth grader is not able to attend this study they will continue to attend ra s ga s from 5:30-6:15 p.m as usual vacation bible school early bird clinic monday january 30 · 7 p.m · tabernacle for all directors of vbs come get a preview!

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in the hospital as of 01/02/12 scottish rite garrett goldin fyi dr davis is doing well and resting at home after knee replacement surgery last week he hopes to be back with us in a couple of weeks senior adult happiness group january happenings monday january 9 2012 monastery of the holy spirit conyers ga · 9:00 a.m 3:30 p.m $10 per person plus lunch at cracker barrel the monastery of the holy spirit is a roman catholic contemplative religious community belonging to the world-wide order of cistercians of the strict observance more commonly known as trappists this monastery is the first native-born trappist foundation in the usa and the first daughterhouse of our lady of gethsemane abbey in kentucky usa founded in 1944 mohs is currently a community of 40 monks spanning several generations who live work and pray at the abbey the monks dedicate themselves to the worship of god in a hidden life within the monastery under the rule of st benedict they live a cloistered life within a community wholly oriented to a contemplative life of prayer the day visit will be like a brief retreat and tour visitors are welcomed seven days a week sympathy our deepest sympathy is expressed to becky pike and family in the loss of her uncle dorsey duffey and to keith perry and family in the death of his father don perry thank you thanks again to everyone who helped with the angel tree including bruce brewer whose name was inadvertently left out of the list of assistants we couldn t do this ministry without your help john and zan marie steadham call the church office to reserve a place by january 3 2012 open hands needs list warm coats sweatshirts blankets please bring new or gently-used warm coats sweatshirts blankets quilts to the collection boxes around the church or to open hands on tuesday thursday between 2 4 p.m thursday january 26 2012 movie day secondhand lions · 4 p.m · the place read the bible through with fbc in 2012 passage assigments jan 1 luke 5:27-39 genesis 1-2 psalm 1 jan 2 luke 6:1-26 genesis 3-5 psalm 2 jan 3 luke 6:27-49 genesis 6-7 psalm 3 jan 4 luke 7:1-17 genesis 8-10 psalm 4 jan 5 luke 7:18-50 genesis 11 psalm 5 jan 6 luke 8:1-25 genesis 12 psalm 6 jan 7 luke 8:26-56 genesis 13-14 psalm 7 jan 8 luke 9:1-27 genesis 15 psalm 8 jan 9 luke 9:28-62 genesis 16 psalm 9 jan.10 luke 10:1-20 genesis 17 psalm 10 jan 11 luke 10:21-42 genesis 18 psalm 11 saltine crackers spaghetti sauce please bring your donations to open hands on tuesday thursday between 2 4 p.m to the office or to the children s hall wagon of hope save the date sunday january 22 annual men s chili cook-off ladies bring desserts mexican cornbread to this fun event at 6 p.m in burns hall please call or email the office asap if you can bring chili cornbread or dessert women s winter bible study congratulations congratulations to skipper and debbie harmon upon the birth of a grandson bentley austin liles december 26th he weighed 9 lbs 10 oz and measured 21.5 inches the proud parents are rita and nathan liles by beth moore james mercy triumphs this eight week study will begin tuesday january 10th it is based on james the brother of jesus who became the leader in the jerusalem council after jesus death it was written to instruct and encourage christians those interested in joining the study are asked to sign up in the office and pay $15 for the book by sunday january 8th team committee night sunday january 8th the following are scheduled to meet properties committee 5 pm-heritage room happiness team kitchen team worship planning team 6 pm heritage room fine arts team recreation team sunday school team 4 p.m heritage room children s fellowship team college ministry team green team student ministry team please contact the office with times locations of your meetings asap wednesday night discipleship study by kirk jones addicted to hurry this is a much-needed resource that debunks the need for speed mentality that so many people have embraced as a part of their everyday lives the book goes beyond social and psychological analysis to include spiritual perspectives on the dangers of letting hurry become a chronic condition addicted to hurry is ideal for anyone desiring to lead a more calm and satisfying life and a gift for those who seem to be burning out from the frantic pace at work or at home join ed mcgee this wednesday january 4 for this 5 week study in the heritage room each week from 6-7 p.m books are $10 rsi team meeting wednesday january 11 · 7 p.m · heritage room missions team meeting wednesday january 4 · 7 p.m · heritage room

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january 8 duty roster deacon of the week chris smith deacon on patrol john steadham lay reader ronnie williams greeters 9:30 david melanie brooks eura foster welcome team parking lots ed smith 8:15 joel gray taylor smith 11:00 welcome center betty giebeig escort kat smith morning ushers 8:30 duane teresa spruill marvin williamson 11:00 jon kristie davis family kevin drummond spencer allyn jim hughes youth acolyte logan brown youth ambassador mitch mclendon ambassadors carl brack rufus dixon extended nursery mark ashly lord ben christy bass children s church brandon melanie haigood grounds team january 7 david brooks herb forrister 3:30 p.m 5:00 p.m 5:30 p.m 5:30 p.m 5:30 p.m 5:45 p.m 6:00 p.m 6:00 p.m 6:00 p.m 7:00 p.m 7:00 p.m 10:00 a.m 8:30 a.m 9:15 a.m 9:45 a.m 11:00 a.m 4:00 p.m 5:00 p.m 6:00 p.m 6:00 p.m upcoming meetings events wednesday january 4 youth open place/grades 6-12 family supper/burns hall youth ensemble/grades 6-12/music suite children s missions music/age 3-grade 5 grades 3-5 beth moore bible study/children s church prayer meeting/bible study/burns hall addicted to hurry heritage room handbell choir/adult i youth bible study/grades 6-12/the place sanctuary choir rehearsal/music suite missions team meeting/heritage room saturday january 7 stop hunger now project/burns hall sunday january 8 early worship service/amy derrick cbf of ga coffee/donut fellowship/burns hall sunday school morning worship service/amy derrick cbf of ga sunday school team meeting/heritage room properties committee meeting/heritage room worship team meeting/heritage room youth sunday night fellowship/bible study/grades 6-12 the place monday january 9 prayer breakfast/burns hall tuesday january 10 cba ministers mates after christmas dinner/burns hall 7:00 a.m 7:00 p.m special gifts faith/future in memory of murl smith given by wayne ann lipham kin joan white patti brown traylor in memory of kate bouchillon given by the randy almon family in memory of alfred hulsey given by kin joan white in honor of cooper cullen smith given by patti brown traylor first facts december 25 2011 sunday school break general fund $22,343.12 required weekly $14,917.89 required to date $775,730.00 received to date $735,122.12 non-budget missions $1,413.00 to date $50,510.71 faith for the future $985.00 to date $171,684.07 total $716,169.91 properties fund $1,675.00 to date $29,716.93 designated $896.00 to date $62,747.11 total gifts $27,312.12 january 4 menu 1 2 3 tba 4 adult 3students12-up 2 child 15 family salad baked potato/cost $3 adult $2 child 15 family max special gifts media center in memory of murl smith given by steve sheila hildred moore children or youth pizza/cost $2 child 3 students 12 up special gifts transportation in memory of murl smith given by theron sherry jennings church staff dr steve davis pastor jennifer jindrich minister of children brandon tubbs minister of students dr glenn eernisse minister of music worship debbie malloy ma lapc dr ron huggins counselors electronic giving would you find it helpful to have your offering debited directly from your bank account as you do other monthly drafts fbc offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have your contributions transferred electronically to the church s account if you travel this is particularly helpful in keeping up with your intended offerings eliminating the need to make up the difference later if you are interested please contact the church for an automatic withdrawal form the messenger usps 415-470 published weekly except the weeks of july 4 and december 25 by first baptist church 102 dixie street carrollton ga 30117 postmaster send change of address to 102 dixie street carrollton ga 30117.

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