First Baptist Church

Discover the Love of Christ

Frostproof, Florida December 2018
Dear Church Family,

Isn’t it amazing? As I write this article we are four weeks away from Christmas. The trees
and decorations have been out in stores for awhile. The craziness of it makes me cringe. But
with that said, I really like Christmas. I enjoy the lights and sounds. At no other time of the
year do the faces of little children glow with such wonder. And there’s nothing like the
music of Christmas! They’re playing our songs in grocery stores, shopping malls, and on
most every radio station: “Joy to the world! The Lord is come.” They’re talking
about our Savior. It’s our message on their lips. Have you noticed? Don’t miss that! And I
must add, what better time of the year is there to share with others your faith in Jesus
Christ? At no other season is the unbeliever’s heart softer toward the message of Jesus. Be
aware of that. Stay sensitive to that. Be ready to speak about Jesus when the opportunity
presents itself.

This is God’s annual reminder to us—luring us, pulling us, encouraging us, in effect: “See
those lights? Smell that tree? See those gifts? Hear those songs? My Son came and died for
you. I love you.” All these things familiar are reminders of things essential.
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Christmas can do the same for us this year. You string up the lights. You decorate the tree.
You buy gifts. You wrap the presents and place them under the tree. You send cards. You
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attend a church service. You sing the carols. You know the songs by heart. You know the Pastor’s Remarks

story about Jesus. It’s all familiar . . . it’s all routine. It’s just words, just lights, just a tree,
just gifts, just songs—Wait a minute! Maybe it’s time to use these familiar traditions as Lottie Moon Christmas 2
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reminders of essential truths. Don’t forget that Jesus was born of a virgin—His very
conception, a miracle! Remember how the angels lit the shepherds’ field with God’s glory
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that night, announcing the birth of a Savior. A Savior. You and I needed a Savior—One Breakfast With Santa
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who would and could die for our sins.

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Allow the traditions of the season to stir you up by way of reminder. Allow the things Service Schedules
Christmas Program
familiar to point you to things essential. Remember that you and I needed a Savior and so Carols In the Courtyard

do many family, friends and neighbors as well. It is a wonderful time to share Jesus (your
story) or at the very least, invite someone to attend your class/ group parties and come to
church with you. It could change their life for eternity.
Merry Christmas,
Bro. Darrol
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LOTTIE MOON
CHRISTMAS
OFFERING

ANNUAL GOAL:
$160M.

Week of Prayer for

International Missions
December 2-9, 2018

Well over 100 years ago, a single missionary named Lottie Moon, while
serving in China, began writing letters challenging the American church
to send and support more workers to go there. After her death on the
field, her challenge was heeded in the formalization of an offering in her
name. Even if you’re not a Southern Baptist who has given to the Lottie
Moon Christmas Offering, her life is a reminder of why we must give to
send and support missionaries serving among unreached peoples in
unreached places.

We believe every church and every church member has a critical role to play in bringing the
gospel to the world. Your church’s participation in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is a key
part of that.

Because you and your church give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, International Mission
Board missionaries can take the gospel to unreached peoples around the world. Every dollar
you give makes a difference, because 100% of the money collected goes to the work of
reaching every nation.
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December 2018
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Week of Prayer for International Missions-December 2-9, 2018

2 Deacons serving: 3 4 5 6 7 8 Breakfast with

Dale Williams Awana & Student Santa 8:30-11am
Doyce Cotton Refuge 6-7:30 Bible Prayer Team 5:30 Joy Class Party 4pm
Study 6:30 Smith Bldg. Smith Bldg.

9 Deacons serving: 10 11 WMU Team 9am 12 13 14 15

John Cavanaugh Fellowship Hall Awana & Student
Bill Rankin Refuge 6-7:30 Bible Prayer Team 5:30
Study 6:30 Smith Bldg.

16 Deacons serving: 17 18 19 20 21 22
Freddie Senterfitt Awana & Student
Ernie Wasdin Refuge 6-7:30 Bible Prayer Team 5:30
Study 6:30 Smith Bldg

23 Deacons serving: 24 Christmas Eve 25 Merry Christmas! 26 27 28 29

Ed Butler
Larry Ogburn Office closed Office closed

30 Deacons serving: 31
Larry Blackwelder Children’s Program “Best Day Ever” Dec. 16, 2018 11am and
Garry Talley Carols in the Courtyard 5pm Fellowship Hall

Visit our Church Library, our hours are: Sunday 9:15-9:45 am, 10:45-11:00 am & 12:00-12:15 pm.

Families are invited to a free pancake breakfast!

3 Josh Brown 27 Marilyn Piatt

4 Cameron Sousa 29 Johnny Brantley,
5 Larry Ogburn Beverly Scarborough,
11 Mandy Long, Kimberly Wasdin
Kerry Wood 30 Stephanie Hukle,
12 Breanna Robarts Joe Piatt, Date: December 8, 2018 —Time: 8:30 - 11am
13 Leon Pierson Walt Schilg
14 Betty Crews, 31 Larry Blackwelder, Where: First Baptist Church Frostproof
Buck Smith Jim Hawkins
17 Briana Rivers,
Carol Blackburn Smith Building
20 Mary Phyl Koloze
21 Courtney Jones For additional information you may call the
22 Joshua McCawley
office at (863) 635-3603.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
96 West. B. Street
Post Office Box 327
Frostproof, Florida 33843-0327
Phone: 863 635-3603
Fax: 863 635-6923
E-mail: fbchadden@verizon.net
Website: www.fbcfrostproof.org
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First Baptist Church of Frostproof
December 2018 Newsletter
First Baptist Church Ministry
Vision For FBC: He desires us to be a church that impacts our community with
the Gospel.
Mission For FBC: Making disciples, leading believers to become fully devoted
followers of Christ.
Strategy For FBC:
• Connect with God through worship and with others through relationships.
• Grow spiritually and numerically through small group Bible study.
• Serve others by joining a team engaged in ministry.
Service Schedules
Sunday
Life Group Classes 9:45am
Celebration Worship Service 11:00 am
Worship Service 6:00pm

Wednesday
Connecting with God! Student Refuge and Awana 6:00 pm
Connecting with Others! Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm

The Children’s Department

Presents:

“Best Day Ever”

Sunday, December 16, 2018 Carols In the Courtyard
11:00 A.M.

Sunday, December 16th

Time: 5:00 pm

Following the Children’s Christmas Join us as we celebrate

Program on December 16, 2018, you the birth of Jesus!
are invited to our Christmas Fellowship Bring a friend!
Luncheon in the Smith Building.
Refreshments
Bring your favorite dish and join us for a
special time of fellowship!