The monthly newsletter of FBC Trussville

December 2012

Sunday mornings in December @ FBCT

Presented  by  the  Contemporary  Worship  Team

www.fbctrussvi l le.org

Our Christmas Gifts To You

BEHOLDthe  LAMBof  GOD

BEHOLDthe  LAMBof  GOD

Ministry of PraiseChoir & Orchestra

with Special Guests,Act Of Congress

Andrew  Peterson’s

Sunday, Dec. 26:00pm

Our Children’s Choir Christmas Program!

The Ministry of Praise’s Trussville Christmas Celebration!Sunday, December 9 • 6:30pm

FeaturingAct of Congress!

Sunday,December 16 in both Worship Services...

Sunday,December 16 in both Worship Services...

presented by theContemporary Worship Team

The Lottie MoonChristmas Offering

In benefit of SBC World Missions

The Month at a Glance2 - Sundays @ FBCT2 - “Christmas At Bethlehem Gulch”5 - Midweek @ FBCT (Final of 2012)7 - Preschool Parents’ Night Out9 - Sundays @ FBCT2 - “The Trussville Christmas Celebration” Living Tree items due back Widow/Widower’s Banquet12 - The Living Tree Dinner16 - Sundays @ FBCT2 - “Behold The Lamb of God”18 - Senior Adult Christmas Banquet19 - Christmas Candlelight Service23 - Sundays @ FBCT (One service at 10:00am)24 - Christmas Candlelight Services (FBCT Offices closed)25 - Christmas Day! (FBCT Offices closed)31 - New Year’s Eve (FBCT Offices closed; business office open till noon)

Children 228-1017

The Living TreeThrough Sunday, December 9

• Pick an ornament from one of the trees within the display.• Bring the item listed on the ornament wrapped by Sunday, Dec. 9.• Leave the gift at the table near the trees.

Impacting a child’s lifeis that simple!

Acts 1:8Our last Acts 1:8 of the semester will be Wednesday, December 5. Make sure you kids complete their objectives to receive their rewards for the semester!

For Preschool or Children’s Ministry information contact abbyw@fbctrussville.org.

Recreation 228-1000

Practices beginning!Practices for Student Basketball, Upward Basketball and Upward Cheering get underway this month. Team members will be contacted by their coaches regarding practices dates and times.

Gym ClosingThe FBCT Gym will be closed December 24-January 1.

For Recreation Ministry information contact kathyb@fbctrussville.org.

Wednesday, December 19 6:00pm

Monday, December 24 4:00 & 5:30pm

A special evening of music and worship

with your First Baptist Family.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIASOrder through December 2ndDisplayed in honor or memory of your loved one. Order now at the Event Center or using your Sunday worship guide tear off.

$10

FBCT Library HoursSundays: 8:00am-12:30pmTuesdays: 9:00am-6:00pmWednesdays: 4:00-8:00pmClosed:Wednesdays, December 19 & 26Sunday, December 23Wednesday, January 2

Birth Announcements Michelle & Michael Davis at the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Joy. The proud grandmother is Rhonda Ray, and the proud great-grandmothers are Betty Fricke and Betty McNamee.

Christian Sympathy Dorothy & Murray Armstrong in the death of his brother, John Lee Armstrong.

Lisa & Loyd Gravitt in the death of her father, Jones Martin.

Kathy & Chuck Burgin and family in the death of his father, Howard Burgin.

Tina & Donny Fortenberry in the death of her grandfather.

Gwen Roper in the death of her husband; Karen & Jeff Roper and family in the death of his father; Bobbie & Rick Roper and family in the death of his father, Rudy Roper.

Toni & Ronnie Whitten in the death of his mother, Mary Rose Whitten.

Velma Daniels in the death of her husband, Ted Daniels.

New Members to the Family

Makenzi Jackson,by statement

Tithes And OfferingsBudget Needed WeeklyBudget ReceiptsG3 ReceiptsBudget Needed YTDBudget Receipts YTDG3 Receipts YTD

11/11101,66593,99811,180

4,676,5904,357,852

759,403

11/18101,66580,23517,408

4,778,2554,438,087

776,811

$$$ $ $ $

11/04101,665126,25110,665

4,574,9254,263,854

748,223

11/25101,665

86,9137,722

4,879,9204,525,000

784,533

Sarah Womack,by profession of faith

Nellie Hogan,by letter

11/04

11/11

11/11

Lindsey Faucher, by letter

(Also shown, Phillip)

11/11

11/04

327

1,083

199

1,612

11/11

315

938

218

1,471

11/18

316

967

211

1,503

11/06

8:00

9:15

10:45

Total

11/25

305

847

206

1,358

Small GroupTotals

Paula Trimm,by statement

Ken Ladner,by letter

11/18

11/18

Rebecca Cornelius,by letter

11/25

Chad Northcutt,by letter

(Also shown, Erica)

10/28

Sunday, December 9th • Noon

RSVP by 12/05 at 228-1020.

Widow/Widower’sChristmas Banquet

Sunday, December 23rdOne worship service at 10:00am.No small groups or childcare on this day.

Sunday, December 23rdOne worship service at 10:00am.No small groups or childcare on this day. CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

Children’s Worship for K5-4th graders has concluded for 2012. Children’s Worship will resume on Sunday, January 6, 2013!

P.O. Box 27Trussville, AL 35173

The Link Monthly is published monthly by FBC Trussville, 128 Chalkville Road North, P.O. Box 27, Trussville, AL 35173. Periodical’s postage paid at Trussville, AL 35173. Send address change to FBC Trussville, P.O. Box 27, Trussville, AL 35173, (205) 655-2403.

PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID

TRUSSVILLE, ALPermit No. 16191

Senior Adults 228-1014

Joyful Hearts Singers RehearsalThursday, December 610:00am • D142A light lunch will follow.

Senior Adult Christmas Day TripMonday, December 16Huntsville, ALWe’re going to see the FBC Huntsville Living Christmas Tree performance. Contact Stephanie Benzaia to reserve your spot at (205) 228-1014.

Senior Adult Christmas BanquetTuesday, December 18 • 6:00pm • FBCT GymTickets available at the Event Center ($6.00).

For Senior Adult Ministry information contact stephanieb@fbctrussville.org.

December 201212/05: pork chops (kids: grilled cheese)Salad bar offered as an alternative entréeServed 4:30-6:00pmAdults: $4 Kids: $2 Family Max: $15

This will be the final Fellowship Meal of 2012.Our meals will resume January 9, 2013.

Fellowship Meal Menu • In the Gym

Missions 228-1014

Christmas StockingsThe Women on Mission are also collecting Christmas Stockings for homeless children. Fill a stocking with age appropriate toys and candy. Get your stocking tag at the Missions Wall, dropping it in the bin there.

Women on Mission General MeetingWednesday, December 18 • 10:30pm • D200A pot luck lunch will follow.

Gifts for Fort Deposit Find the Fort Deposit tree at the Living Tree display and help a child in need in this area.

TEAM Wrapping Project at Kohl’sWork a 4-hour shift in benefit of this ministry providing food to Trussville’s needy year round. Three shifts available (Wednesday, 12/12, 5pm-8pm; Friday, 12/14, 5pm-8pm; Saturday, 12/15, 4pm-8pm). A great holiday family missions project! To help, contact the FBCT Missions Office at 228-1014.

For Missions Ministry information contact stephanieb@fbctrussville.org.