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Welcome New Members to the Family!

Donald Compton,by letter

10/11

Photos not yet available:• Brittany & Evan Henegar, by letter (10/25)

Lauren Felts,by profession of faith

10/18

Deana & Neal Hemphill, and Bailey

by letter

10/25

Missions lauram@fbctrussville.org205.228.1014

Orphan SundaySunday, November 8On Orphan Sunday, Christians stand for the orphan. We are a people called to defend the fatherless…..to care for the child that has no family….to visit orphans in their distress. Join us as we pray for orphans and their adoptive parents around the world.

WMU MeetingTuesday, November 1010:30am • D200After a potluck lunch,we’ll welcome missionaries to Cambodia, Hoang and Kandi, speaking on their ministry there.

We’ll be collecting hygiene kits both for the homeless and for TEAM food baskets (needed by Nov. 18): toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, washcloth, razor, shaving cream, deodorant, and ponchos.

Calling All Crafters...Sunday, November 15 • 1:30pmWe’ll be making Christmas wreaths and memory boards for the ladies and olderteens at the Lovelady Center. Needed:small/unbreakable Christmas ball ornaments,thin/metal coat hangers, corrugated card-board, easel board/foam, quilt batting, smallribbon, pretty thumbtacks, bottle caps* (*neededin advance). For questions, please contactsherry.bircheat@gmail.com.

Recreation kathyb@fbctrussville.org205.228.1000

Upward Basketball: It’s here!Evaluations: Monday/Tuesday, Nov. 2 & 3This is a mandatory evaluation for basketball so that your child can be fitted and assessed for this year’s league.

Two options• Monday, November 2• Tuesday, November 3

K5: 5:30-6:30pm (girls & boys)1st-2nd: 6:30-7:30pm (girls & boys)3rd-4th: 7:30-8:30pm (girls & boys)

CheerleadersYour first event will be a mini-cheer clinic,Thursday, November 12 • 6:00-8:00pmThere you’ll learn cheers and be fitted

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November 2015The monthly newsletter of First Baptist Church Trussville

A look ahead at our planfor ministry for thecoming year.

A traditional Thanksgiving meal, followed by a brief time of communion and reflection. Sorry, no take-outs, kids menu item or salad bar on this night.

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Ministry of Praisehollys@fbctrussville.org205.228.1025

Children’s Choir Musical: A Tree Lot Christmas!Sunday, December 6 • 6:00pm When a group of kids selling Christmas trees for children in need encounter a greedy toy store owner outside his store, the adventure begins as these compassionate and fun-loving kids demonstrate the powerful love of Christ, inviting him into the family of God! Get those cameras ready, and kick-off the Christmas season with the FBCT kids!

Student BasketballEvaluations: Thursday, Nov. 125:00-5:30pm • In the Gym

First Practice: The week of Nov. 16First Game: 2nd week of December

Fellowship MealsServed Wednesday Evenings4:30–6:00pm • In the GymAdults: $5, Kids: $2, Family Max: $15Salad bar served as an alternative entreé.

11/4 - ham (kids: corndogs)11/11 - baked/fried fish (kids: pizza)11/18 - Thanksgiving Fellowship MealAdults: $5, Family Max: $20(No take-outs, kids item or salad bar)

11/25 - no meal; offices closed for Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER

Birth AnnouncementsMelanie & Josh Shores at the birth of their son, Austin Caleb. His excited big sister is Emma.

Ali & Jake Ham at the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth.

Katie & Jerry Birdwell at the birth of their son, Austin Jax. His excited siblings are Brody, Ethan, and John Paul Birdwell, and Seth McGill. The proud grandparents are Kay & Jerry Birdwell.

Christian SympathyMarlys McElroy and family in the loss of her mother, Josephine Folk.

Kathy & Thomas Garrett in the loss of her mother, Frankie Maurene Campbell.

Linda & John Springfield in the loss of his sister, Elaine Ballentine.

Jane & Paul Jones in the loss of her brother, B.W. Self.

Lisa & Michael Duke and family in the loss of his mother, Betty Duke.

Donna Harris in the loss of her mother, Margie Berry.

Helen Anthony in the loss of her husband, Harold Anthony.

John William & Paula Mabe in the loss of his father; Nicki & Jason Goodwin and family in the loss of her grandfather, John Phillip Mabe.

The family of Dellavinia “Tiny” Howell in her passing.

Operation Christmas Child THANK YOU to everyone who turned in a shoebox for OCC. If you haven’t yet, it’s not too late to do so! Boxes must be in no later than Nov 15th. We will be packing them up and sending them off on the 16th.For questions call (205) 228-1014

Small Groups 8/30 - 8:00 9:15 10:45 Total10/04 - 289 1,067 227 1,58310/11 - 300 910 225 1,43510/18 - 308 958 214 1,51310/25 - 304 995 227 1,526

Preschool whitneyw@fbctrussville.org205.228.1017

Family DedicationSunday, November 8In both morning worship services.

Preschool Parents’ Night OutFriday, December 4 • 6:00-8:30pmA special Christmas PNO for babies–K5 and their 1st–5th grade siblings! We’ll hear the Christmas Story through the eyes, ears and hooves of Clopper the Christmas Donkey!

$10 per child ($20 family max)Register thru Nov. 25 at fbctrussville.org

Students kelseyw@fbctrussville.org205.228.1018

Compassion6:30-8:00pmA200Our monthly combinedworship service formiddle and high schoolstudents as we continueour Grave Diggersseries, looking at howto put to death the sinin our lives.

with God with others

University& Young Adults kelseyw@fbctrussville.org205.228.1018

Night of WorshipSunday, November 15 • 7:00pmWe’ll meet off campus on this occasion for a night of worship. Stay tuned for location details.

Sunday Bible Study9:15am • E2087:00pm • Jeff Gardner’s (6835 Lexington Oaks Dr.)

Children whitneyw@fbctrussville.org205.228.1017

Neon NightWednesday, November 116:00-7:00pm4th & 5th graders should wear neon colors and prepare for a night of neon awesomeness. Games, fun and craziness in the gym will define a night you won’t forget!

Living Tree WreathsComing Wednesday, November 18 Watch for the display in the Gathering Space.

Senior Adultsdarrington@fbctrussville.org205.228.1006

JH Leadership Team MeetingMondays, November 2 & November 309:00am • D141

JH Singers Rehearsals10:00am • D142• Thursday, November 5 (w/ a light lunch)• Thursday, November 19

Alzheimer’s Support Group Mtg.Tuesday, November 17 • D139 • 6:30pm

Joyful Hearts Christmas BanquetThursday, December 10 • 6:00pmTickets ($6) go on sale November 15.

with God with others

Library connieh@fbctrussville.org205.228.0285HoursSundays: 8:00am-12:30pmTuesdays: 9:00am-5:00pmWednesdays: 4:00-7:30pm

Budget Needed WeeklyBudget ReceiptsG3 ReceiptsBudget Needed YTDBudget Receipts YTDG3 Receipts YTD

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Tithes and Offerings10/11

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4,6234,564,6534,341,754

257,969

10/04111,333117,847

5,9944,453,3204,236,556

253,346

10/18111,333113,563

5,9504,675,9864,455,317

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10/25111,333

76,1034,680

4,787,3194,531,421

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(No, we’re not having turkey, but you’ll feel like one if you miss it!)

Thursday, November 126:11am • In the GymMen’s Breakfast Gathering

Our last 6:11 of the year!