A Publication of Fredericksburg Baptist Church 1019 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-4402 www.FredericksburgBaptistChurch.org

Number 50 Volume 54 December 16, 2016

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Our Advent Missions Offering Please support the ministry of Greg and Sue Smith by making a gift to our Advent Missions Offering. Use the special envelope included in your monthly packet, write “Advent Offering” on the memo line of your check, or make

an online gift through EGiving. Thank you for supporting their work.

Join With Your Church Family Join With Your Church Family

to Celebrate the to Celebrate the

Birth of Our SaviorBirth of Our Savior

Christmas EveChristmas Eve 5:00pm 5:00pm

A candlelight service designed to be especially convenient

for families with children. The Christmas story will be told, and the sharing of the light will help all to focus on the coming of the Christ-Child.

7:00pm7:00pm A more traditional candlelight service with hymns and music, readings, a time of reflection, and communion for all

Christian believers. The service will conclude with the

singing of “Silent Night” while the sanctuary is bathed in candlelight, a beautiful time of expectancy for the coming Christ.

It’s hard to believe, but only two Sundays remain in this year (Maybe just one, depending on when you read this newsletter!). Your continued commitment and generosity in giving to the mission of our church is much appreciated and

offers a strong witness to the depth of spiritual maturity

among many of our members.

Recently we have received a number of gifts that have really helped us financially. We invite you to consider joining with these in remembering our church with your special end-of-year giving. To meet our budget and pay our expenses for the year, we need to receive $200,000 by year’s end. For those of you wishing to make year-end

gifts, your gift must be received in the church office or postmarked no later than December 31, 2016; E-Giving online gifts and gifts of stock must be initiated no later than December 31st.

Again, thank you for your support through your offerings and gifts.

Only Two Sundays To Go Christmas DayChristmas Day 10:00am10:00am

Let us join in worship and welcome the newborn King. There will be one service and no Sunday school. During worship as we celebrate Christ’s birth, we will also celebrate three baptisms. Following the service you will have the opportunity to gather with your family and friends in the

Welcome Center for a time of refreshments and fellowship.

Celebration of Advent Through

Music Continues This Sunday

Thank you to the Sanctuary Choir for leading worship so beautifully in music last Sunday. This Sunday, the Children’s Choirs will continue our Advent celebration as they lead in the 11:00am worship service.

With the weather forecast not looking favorable for our outdoor presentation on Saturday, we decided to cancel our production for this year. We hope you will find ways on your own to proclaim the story of the greatest gift ever

given as you are going in this Advent Season.

-In Memory of- Ministry Memorial Fund for Edie Dyal, given by Barbara & Ben Eldridge; Larry & Pam Hicks; Susan Soults; Bill & Marla Tignor; Larry G. Valade; Un-Young Whang; Marian Wiltshire; Salvation Army Women’s Auxilliary; Tea & Talk Widows of FBC..for Gary Kemp, given by Nicholas & Joann Zurko...for Susie “Ned” Snellings, given by Harry & Norma Snellings

Watering the Roots for Edie Dyal, given by Evelyn H. Tignor...for Lois Simms, given by The Sojourners Sunday School Class; David & Sally Ellis; Gerry & Karen Hilty; Bill & Linda Keiner; David & Anne Scott; Ted & Ann Sniffin; Bonnie Stone… for Al & Lois Simms, given by Bill & Nancy Young

Building Upon Our Heritage for Edie Dyal, given by Starke & Madelyn Jones; Kathy Snider

Organ Restoration Fund for Al & Lois Simms, given by Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Hathcock, Sr.

Music Ministry for Mrs. Dee Dodd, given by Cathy Dodd...for Edie Dyal, given by Nolie & Tina Abel; Caverlee-Perry/Mary-Martha Class; David & Sally Ellis; Charlotte M. Walker; Bill & Nancy Young; Richard & Katherine Young

Special Friends Class for Jane Mann, given by Tim & Cassandra Gill; Gail & Chris Hylton; Charlotte M. Walker; Bill & Nancy Young

Hospitality Ministry for Jane Mann, given by Special Friends Sunday School Class of FBC; Marian Wiltshire

-In Honor of-

Building Upon Our Heritage for Sylvester Silver, for his 99th Birthday, given by Kathy Snider...for Lucille

Skinner, given by Katherine Payne

Special Friends for Marian Wiltshire, given by Lucille Skinner

Church Ministry for Liz Garnett, given by Allen & Sharon Brennan

Thursday Meal Ministry for Ben & Janice Clark, given by Bob & Wilma Jarrett

Ministry Budget

Weekly Needs $26,091

Sunday, December 11 $43,605

Y-T-D Total $1,134,474

Ahead/Behind Budget -$169,845

BUOH in Missions

Weekly Needs $4,808

Sunday, December 11 $2,623

Y-T-D Total $138,891

Ahead/Behind Goal -$101,5094

Capital Fund

Sunday, December 11 $470

Y-T-D Total $44,025

Would you like to make an online gift to the church?

Use this QR code and follow the prompts.

You can set up a regular user account or make a one-time

only gift

—Sympathy To— Sandy Anderson in the death of her father, John Kersey

—In The Hospital—

Healthsouth: Bessie Powell

A Church Funny

Guarding the front of the nativity scene under the

Christmas tree was a small armored figure with tape

over its mouth. When asked who it was, Kyle said, “That’s the silent knight!”

--Greeters Schedule--

Princess Anne St: Jerry & Vicki Silver Sanctuary Door: Joe & Pat DiCecca Caroline Street: Children’s Area: Bea Wondree Youth Area: Volunteer from Youth Class

Amelia St: Hugh Mullen

--Deacons-- 8:30am

Rick Frank (Lead), Carolyn Helfrich, Cheryl Seay,

Sarah Bush King David & Anne Pierce (W) Larry & Pam Hicks (B)

11:00am Jennifer Graham (Lead),

Jack & Phyllis Marcom, Berena Paul, Jean English, Ndayihaya Abel,

Bob Dungan, Pat DiCecca Charlie Payne, Burnie Parker (W&B)

--Ushers--

8:30am Brian & Amy Blanton, Kyle Loving,

Michael Silver Elevator: Mike Wondree

11:00am John & Mary Wayland Lawson,

Winston Ward, Randy Hart, Dewey & Judy Lowman

--Bus Drivers--

Mark Houghton, Dean Goff

Saturday, December 17 To Reach a Minister After Office Hours,

please call 540-300-1442

Sunday, December 18 8:30am Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship 12:30pm Kirundi Worship 5:00pm NOVA Classes 5:30pm Youth Sunday Night Activities

Monday, December 19 9:30am Ladies Bible Study 9:30am NOVA Classes 2:00pm Dementia Support Group 5:00pm NOVA Classes 7:30pm Theology on Tap (Spencer Devon)

Tuesday, December 20 6:00pm Yoga Class 7:30pm Theology on Tap (Sedona House)

Wednesday, December 21 9:30am NOVA Classes 5:00pm NOVA Classes

Thursday, December 22 5:00pm Community Meal

Friday, December 23 Church Closed

Saturday, December 24 To Reach a Minister After Office Hours,

please call 540-300-1442 5:00pm Family Christmas Eve Service 7:00pm Candlelight Communion Service

Sunday, December 25 No Sunday School

10:00am Christmas Day Worship

11:00am Fellowship Time in Welcome Center

Prayer Shawl Ministry

There will be no gathering of knitters

during the month of December, but

please keep knitting prayer shawls at home and as you travel this month.

Our supply is getting a little low.

There will be no Wednesday Night Supper or activities on December 21st or 28th.

Wednesday evening activities will resume on January 4th.

8:30am Michael Silver (Lead),

Ralph & Marsha Stewart, Chuck Pitts

Welcome Donna Guidry, Ed Monroe

Balcony Larry & Pam Hicks

Offertory Prayer: January 8 Angie Monroe January 15 Jean English January 22 Darrell Caldwell January 29 John Ingram

- Deacons -

11:00am Donna Updike (Lead),

Jeff Leggitt, Val Knight, Nzeyimana Jackson, Ben & Janice Clark,

Steve Gallahan, Shirley Onderdonk

Welcome and Balcony: Rex & Tammy Berfield

January 1 Extra Deacons for Communion:

Ollie & Darla Burton, Berena Paul

Offertory Prayer: January 1 Jane Sthreshley January 8 Darla Burton January 15 Donna Updike January 22 Rex Berfield January 29 Steve Gallahan

8:30am Dennis & Susan Dodson,

Chuck & Donnell Pitts Elevator: Mike Wondree

11:00am Billy Hoovler, Winston Ward, Kim Hoban,

Togie & Wendy Payne, Donna Morris

- Ushers -

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way to support our church.

Nominations for Board of Trustees

Nominations for the Board of Trustees are being accepted during the month of December with election occurring

at the business meeting in January. Terms of service are for two years commencing on February 1.

The primary function of the Board of Trustees shall be to make any and all decisions necessary for the smooth functioning of the Church between

regular and called business meetings of Members.

If you wish to nominate someone,

please confirm their willingness to serve and then submit their name to the church office. Please contact Dennis Sacrey for further info.

Nice Gift Ideas While making out your shopping list, consider this hanging ornament in the shape of our sanctuary building. It is a

highly detailed piece made of 24 karat gold plated brass that includes the inscription “Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Fredericksburg Virginia.” As a highlighting feature, the doors on the

ornament sport the color red. This

ornament includes a gift box and may be purchased in the church office for only $15.00 each, or two for $25.00.

National Symphony

Orchestra Coffee Concert

Friday, January 13;

Ticket Deadline is

December 17 We will leave the church at 9:00am and travel to the Kennedy Center, where you may purchase a cup of coffee and a snack before the 11:30am concert. Concert tickets plus a few dollars for

bus gas are $23. Make your reservation by turning in this fee on or before December 17, and we will purchase the tickets on December 18. Plan to go with us!

A perfect coffee table book is “Out Of Our Hearts,” the history of our church published as part of our bicentennial celebration. Written by Fred Anderson,

it is a wonderful recounting of the church’s first 200 years of ministry.

Copies are available in the church office for $24.95.

Upcoming Schedule

Changes December 21 No Wednesday Night Dinner or activities December 23 Church Closed

December 26 Church Closed December 30 Church Closed January 1 10:00am Worship, no Sunday school

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Creative Journaling

Thursdays in January (5, 12, 19, and 26)

9:30am Join us on Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00am in room PA111 for a time of

creativity and reflection! Barbara McPherson will lead us in exploring the art of creative journaling. As we begin the new year, this is a great way for us to add a creative expression to our daily devotional time or a great tool to have for times that are especially meaningful for any number of reasons! Barbara will share some of her own examples and offer ideas for how we may get started! For January 5, just bring a journal or composition notebook (lined or unlined) and

Barbara will have some art supplies we can try. Before the second week, you may want to purchase some special supplies of your own, or bring some you already have at home.

James Monroe High

School Auditorium

Friday, January 27

7:00 p.m. The Academy of Arts Logos Theatre

group from Taylors, South Carolina presents “Prince Caspian.” This is based on one of the books in the C.S. Lewis Narnia series and is presented by the same group who brought The

Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to James Monroe High School last year. It was an excellent production and we anticipate another extraordinary experience! Tickets are $15 and we will purchase a group of them on January 16. So please make your

reservation and turn in your ticket fee by January 15 and join in the fun!

Help Send Our Young People to

Faith in 3D http://faithin3d.org