what they might like to do.

The theme for this year is “Once Upon FINANCIAL

Deacons In Service Greeters
Nov Charlie Boyd, Johnnie Nov Charles & Sue Carter
Gaidusek Dec Jason & Belinda Strawser
Dec Olin Hudson, David Johnson
Ushers
Extended Session Nov 9 Billy Hollingsworth, Ben
Toombs,
Until further notice, the
nursery workers will be Jon Seamanski, Kyle Ranne
responsible for extended Nov 16 Keith Allen, Tommy Layne,
session as well as the nursery. Jerry Foss, Ron Gibson
Nov 23 Micah Boles, Jack
THANKS for everyone’s help!
Roberson,
Chad Carr, Bryant Schuetz
a Manger”.
Weekly Requirements for November: $4,600.68
Received last week: $7,059.66
Received for November: $7,059.66
STEPS TO BECOMING A CHRISTIAN. . .
TOGETHER WE BUILD FUND: $91,539.05
REALIZE that you have sinned against God.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” -Romans
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REPENT of your sins.
“Repent, then, turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.” IS
-Acts 3:19

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Nov 30 Charlie Boyd, Michael
Sexton, REQUEST God to save you through Jesus Christ.
Dan Bateman, Byron Whitney “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

UPCOMING EVENTS
-Romans 10:13
Valley Mills, Texas
RECEIVE Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
YOUTH “Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name,
He gave the right to become children of God.” -John 1:12
November 9 – Variety Show 5 p.m. “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and
believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
Don’t forget about human video practice on Tuesday nights @ you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9
7 p.m.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THANKSGIVING BASKETS Sunday, November 9
It is time for Thanksgiving baskets. The food baskets with list to fill 9:45 A.M. Bible Study
with will be placed in the foyer on November 16. Our finances are 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
low, and we need to replenish this account, so we can continue to 5:00 P.M. Gospel Jam
help families in our community. Last year during the holidays we Mondays
were able to help 56 families with food baskets. With your 11:30 A.M. Prayer in Today’s Adults
continued giving and donating to our “benevolence program” we 1:00 P.M. Prayer Group for ladies’ October retreat
will have the opportunity to serve many families in our community. 6:30 P.M. BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDY
Thanks again, Jerry R. Ross/Benevolence Committee Wednesday, November 12
9:30 A.M. Ladies Prayer in Prayer Room
“LADIES OF ALL AGES” 3:45-5:00 P.M. Music Makers (1-3 grade) & Young Musicians (4-
Come and join us in spiritual aerobics and strength exercises, or 6)
walk if you choose. Dress comfortably & wear tennis shoes. Mats 5:00-6:00 P.M. TeamKids (1-6 grade)
are available at the church. 6:00–7:00 P.M. LADIES EXERCISE GROUP
WHERE: First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 6:50 P.M. Youth worship begins
7:10 P.M. Youth break into small groups
O P E R AT I O N C H R I S T M A S C H I L D 7:40 - 8:00 P.M. Big meeting time in Youth room
The list of items to go in the shoeboxes is on the table in the 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
Fellowship Hall. If you would rather make a donation, Erin Smith 7:00-8:30 P.M. Ministry Choir
will do the shopping for you!! Just give her a call at 932-5203. Thursdays
Deadline to have the boxes to the church is Wednesday, November 6:00 A.M. Men’s Prayer Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
19. Thanks for your participation. Sunday, November 16
9:45 A.M. Bible Study
ATTENTION CHILDREN & YOUTH!! 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
The exciting time of Advent is now a month away. Can you believe 5:00 P.M. Gospel Jam
it? It’s time for you to think how you can “give of yourself” to the
Christ child this Christmas because He came for you so long ago. S U N D AY S C H O O L A T T E N D A N C E
Any medium of art will be welcome, and those received by Sunday,
November 23, will be considered for the cover of our Officers 7 Youth 7
bulletin each Sunday during Advent. All artwork must be received Nursery/Preschool 10
by Wednesday, November 26, to be displayed the following Adults 51 Children 26
Sunday. Parents, help them get started by talking to them about
“A new command I give you: love one another. By this all PRAYER TIME
men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one
another.”
John 13:34, 35
THE WORSHIP OF GOD Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict,
many a doubt,
January 25, 2009 Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I
come, I come.
WELCOME AND GREETING
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; sight, riches, healing
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more, of the mind,
But the Master of the sea, heard my despairing cry, Yea, all I need in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come, I
From the waters lifted me, now safe am I. come.

Love lifted me! Love lifted me! Just as I am, Thy love unknown hath broken every
When nothing else could help barrier down;
Love lifted me! (2x) Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I
come, I come.
All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll cling
In His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing,
“It Is Well With My Soul” Hymn # ???
Love so mighty and so true, merits my soul’s best songs,
Faithful, loving service too, to Him belongs.
THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD John 6:16-24
Souls in danger look above, Jesus completely saves,
He will lift you by His love, out of the angry waves. MESSAGE John Wheatley
He’s the Master of the sea, billows His will obey,
He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. DECISION OF COMMITMENT
(At this time, you are invited to pray, speak with a pastor, make spiritual
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 27 commitments,
or indicate your desire to become a member of this fellowship.)
ONE: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
DOXOLOGY
The Lord is my light and my salvation-
OFFERTORY PRAYER
whom shall I fear?
OFFERING
The Lord is the strength of my life-
of whom shall I be afraid?
BENEDICTION
I am still confident of this:
Hallelujah! What a Savior! Hallelujah! What a friend!
I will see the goodness of the Lord. Saving, helping, keeping, loving; He is with me to the
Wait for the Lord; end.
be strong and take heart.
Teach me your way,
Lead me in the right path. All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI License #439151
Grace, mercy and peace to you in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
the Lord is the strength of my life. Amen!

“Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” Hymn # ??? TO OUR COMMUNITY. . .

MORNING PRAYER

“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

Hymn # ???

CHILDREN’S FEATURE
First Baptist Church Valley Mills
302 Ave. C – P.O. Box 627
Valley Mills, TX 76689
Phone: (254) 932-6273 – Fax: (254) 932-5189
E-mail: fbcvm@txwi.net – Web:
http://www.fbcvm.org
Our Ministry Staff
John Wheatley, Pastor
fbcvm@txwi.net
Sheri Allen, Secretary
sherifbcvm@txwi.net
Clint Followell, Youth Pastor
Clint_Followell@baylor.edu
M.J. Gallop, Minister of Music
mgallop@gmail.com
Allison Gilliam, Worship Coordinator
allison@sweetgospel.com
Jo Ann Heath, Nursery
Alleen Tibbs, Nursery
Belinda Strawser, Custodian
“It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and
teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up…”
Ephesians 4:11, 12