NORTH MISSISSIPPICHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD WORSHIP SERVICENOVEMBER 13TH, 5:00 P.M. For more information, see page 5.

LOTTIE MOONCHRISTMAS OFFERING

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I’ve been thinking... by Dr. Chuck Hampton, Transition Pastor

I can smell the turkey and dressing and taste the sweet potatoes already! Thanksgiving month has finally arrived with all the trimmings! What a great privilege to use this month to display appreciation to our Great Provider, the Lord Jesus!

And we all know what follows on the heels of the Thanksgiving season, the Christmas Festival! Tickets to this weekend of worship to the King of Kings will be available starting Sunday, November 13. Our Operation Christmas Child Program will also be Sunday, November 13, at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary. This is a joyful occasion when we engage in missions to all the little children of the world. It is our great privilege this year to be the official Operation Christmas Child Collection Center which will be open Monday, November 14-Monday, November 21 at the Lodge.

Our monthly Men’s Luncheon will be on Monday, November 14, at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall. David Pannell, writer for the Daily Journal and Pastor of Common Ground Christian Church in Wren will be our guest speaker.

The Deacon Ministry will be hosting an Ordination Worship Service on Sunday, November 20, at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary. We will be ordaining our new deacons and J.B. Long in the

Pastoral Ministry. This is an extra special time for these guys and our HBC family in this worship event dedicated to the service of Jesus. Please note that Wednesday will be on Tuesday, November 22, during Thanksgiving Week. The meal will be at 4:45 pm with Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Finally, Sunday, November 27, will be the celebration of the entrance of our Lord Jesus’ into our hurting world with the Advent Wreath Fellowship at 5:00 pm in theFellowship Hall. This is a meaningful time of transition from the season of thanksgiving for His provisions to the time where we celebrate His birth! By the time we finish with November, we will be hungry! Deb and I hope you enjoy your feasts, but most of all the special people in your lives. We are so thankful to be engaged with you during this season for His glory!

The best of Christ to you and yours!Pastor Chuck

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR SEARCH COMMITTEES

Pastor Search Committee:Bobby Smith, Chairman; Bill Collins, Helen Hancock, Mickey Holliman, Ross Loftin,

Roseanne McPherson, Sandra Ray and Jessica Roy;Student Representatives: Taylor Fikes and Ross Weeden

Missions Pastor Search Committee:Christy Flynn, Bob Fulgham, Tommy Green, Linda Hale, Brett Hildenbrand,

Phil Swords, and Joy Whitehead;Student Representatives: Garmon Fikes and Leigh Ellis Grisham

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. Offering evelopes will be available through-out the month of November in the pew racks. Please pray and give generously to help Harrisburg reach its $90,000.00 goal.

$ 67,352.27

$ 36,487.01 $ 81,557.19 $ 66,493.75 $ 54,577.11 $ 2,828,795.34 $ 2,559,877.43

$ 133,320.85

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NovemberAT A GLANCE

WEEKLY

SUNDAYSNovember 6th, Youth Sunday, DST EndsMorning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Zamar Student Choir 3:30 p.m.Evening Worship 5:00 p.m.Special Called Business Meeting 5:45 p.m.

November 13th

Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Zamar Student Choir 3:30 p.m.Operation Christmas Child 5:00 p.m.

November 20th, Budget Vote (both morning services)Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Zamar Student Choir 3:30 p.m.Deacon / Pastoral Ordination 5:00 p.m.Deacons’ Meeting 6:00 p.m. Choir Room

November 27th Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School 9:45 a.m.Festival Rehearsal 2:00 p.m.Advent Wreath Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) 5:00 p.m.

Church Offices ClosedThursday - Friday, November 24th and 25th

MONDAYSMother’s Day Out 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Men’s Luncheon November 14th, 11:30 a.m.Merrymakers Luncheon November 21st, 11:30 a.m.Trail Life 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAYSMorning Stretch 9:00 a.m.WMU 11:15 a.m. (1st and 15th)

WEDNESDAYSEvening Meal 4:45 p.m.Library Open 5:00 p.m.Music and Missions 6:00 p.m.Student Revolution 6:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAYSMother’s Day Out 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Morning Stretch 9:00 a.m.Heritage Singers 10:00 a.m.

Weekly Budget Requirement 2016

September 25October 02October 09October 16

Required to DateReceived to Date

Building and Maintenance Fund

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ivingExtended Teaching Care: November 6th 8:10 a.m.: Selena Davis, Amanda Holland, Christa Evans, Denise Green, John & Cathy Leslie, Dennis & Ashley Buse; 10:40 a.m.: Buddy & Krisha Mims, Steven & Jeanna Witt, Deb Duran, Sue Stokes November 13th 8:10 a.m.: Bonnie Webb, Jill Conerly, Al & Tonya Cox, Amber Steele, Ashley Evans, Matt & Christy Oswalt, 10:40 a.m.: Colee & Clarissa McCain, Keith & Gina Hood, David & Cathy Davis November 20th 8:10 a.m.: Brandon & Summer Blinson, Pam Hurst, Dee Dee Coker, Dana Long, Jackie Webb, Alan & Carol Flowers; 10:40 a.m.: Trina Gamiel, DeAnna Woods, Maria Page, Lynn Dean, Rick & Anna Morgan November 27th 8:10 a.m.: Jordan & Mary Heather Dozier, Justin & Stacey Loden, Jason & Jennifer Boyette, Kathy Ferris, Chase Farmer; 10:40 a.m.: Liz Troxler, Leah Sheffield, Oliver & Terry Tann, Briley Backstrom, Brenda Tidwell

Welcome Center Greeters, November 6th: Front: Kenneth and Patsy Williams, Back: Dick and Nancy Stevens | November 13th: Front: Lynn and Linda Norris, Back: Lee and Kim Tutor | November 20th: Front: Harry and Sarah London, Back: Mike and Margaret Robinson | November 27th: Front: Lee and Lynda Thornton, Back: Gerald Conaway

Sunday SchoolAttendance

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Wednesday Evenings begin at 4:45 p.m. with a Family Fellowship Supper in the Fellowship Hall. A delicious meal is served (with separate children’s meal) for only $4.00 for adults and $2.50 for kids, with a $12.00 family maximum. Also available is a Full Salad Bar for $4.00 or add the Full Salad Bar with the meal for $6.00. November 2nd: Breakfast for Supper! Children: French Toast Sticks and Fruit November 9th: Chili with Baked Potatoes, Open Salad Bar and Dessert Children: Hot Dogs and French Fries November 16th: Meatloaf, Black-eyed Peas, mashed Potatoes, Cornbread, Slaw and Dessert Children: Beef Sticks and Tater Tots November 22nd

(Wednesday on Tuesday): Turkey and Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, English Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, and Dessert Children: Corn Dog Nuggets and Sweet Potato Fries November 30th: Vegetable Beef Soup, Sandwiches, Cron Bread, Crackers and Dessert Children: Hamburgers and Chips

STAFF ON CALLIn the event of an emergency,

the minister on call can be reached at 891-7914. Nov. 5-6: Michael Kelly | Nov. 12-13: David Smith |

Nov. 19-20: Aaron Tomes | Nov. 26-27: Tim Alexander

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PRESCHOOL NEWS

PNO will be on Friday, November 11th from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. While you are out this month, your child(ren) will enjoy playing on the bouncies, making a Thanksgiving craft, and enjoying rice krispie treats and Cheese-Its for snack. Please bring a canned food item to help those in need. The cost is $15 per family for members and non-members. The deadline to reserve your spot will be Sunday, November 6, 2016. Please call Tonya Cox at 348-2505 or 372-6592 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

“Give thanks to the Lord,for He is good;

His love endures forever.”Psalm 107:1

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Harrisburg Day School is so thankful to have a new Director! Mrs. Lynne Bratton, one of our four-year-old teachers, has accepted God’s

call to be our new Day School Director, and she is already doing a wonderful job.

We really are in need of more willing hearts to serve in Extended Session. Please volunteer to help keep our babies through three year olds during our morning worship services. This is such a vital ministry, and we would love for you to be a part of it. We have two adults in each room, so maybe your spouse or a friend can volunteer with you. You will only be asked to serve four times a year, one Sunday a quarter, for one morning service. You can choose whether you serve in the early or late service, and you can let us know which age group you would like to work with – babies, ones, twos or threes. Please prayerfully consider becoming an ETC Volunteer! For more information or to volunteer, call Angela Mitchell (823-7124) or Nelda Hartley (823-7110). THANK YOU to those who already serve in ETC! You are such a blessing to our little ones and their families!

CHILDREN’S NEWSChristmas Tree Give-Away

GA and RA Lottie Moon FundraiserThe RAs and GAs are hard at work making ornaments and decorating

their trees for this year’s Christmas Tree Give-Away. You can register

to win during Family Night Supper on Wednesday, Nov. 16th. Our GAs and RAs ask

that you make a donation to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering when you register

for your ticket. Winning tickets will be drawn

at the beginning of Prayer Meeting.

NOVEMBER M&M’S SCHEDULE:Nov. 02 - Regular M&M’sNov. 09 - Regular M&M’sNov. 16 - Missions Only, Christmas Tree Give-AwayNov. 23 - No M&M’s, Thanksgiving BreakNov. 30 - Regular M&M’s for 1st - 3rd, Festival Rehearsal for 4th - 6th

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD PACKING PARTYDuring our Children’s Sunday School classes November 13th at 9:45 a.m., all children will use our VBS offering items to pack extra shoeboxes for children around the world. Please help in the effort by bringing $5.00 to help with shipping cost and one additional item to pack. All boxes that are packed at home should be brought to the program at 5:00 p.m. or to the Lodge by November 19th.

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STUDENT NEWSYOUth PRAYer BREAKfast!

Thursdays @ 6:46 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring money for Breakfast! Student-led devotional and prayer time. Transportation to schools is provided.

Disicple Now PreParty on November 30th. Sign up by November 30th to get early bird discount to pay only $60. Afterwards DNow will be $75. Go to our church website to register.

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“Walk Where Jesus Walked” | Israel TourApril 24 - May 5, 2017

Join us next April for the journey of a lifetime. Walk the ancient streets of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Capernaum. Stand on the Mount of Beatitudes, sail the Sea of Galilee, walk the Via Dolorosa and visit the Garden Tomb. Your Bible Study will never be the same. If you’re interested, pick up a brochure in the church office or contact David Langerfeld at 871-8731.

GRACE MINISTRY“I noticed the person in front of me didn’t have enough money to pay for her milk, bread, and a few other items, $18.25. Suddenly I felt the Holy Spirit compel me to pay for it. Who was blessed most, the lady or me? It was me!” That is what Grace Ministry is, spontaneous obedience to opportunities to share Acts of Grace. Become part of the Grace Ministry, “Acts of Grace”. Contact / text 231-4944, dsmith@harrisburgonline.org, or 823-7135, SROffice@harrisburgonline.org. A Free T-shirt will be given to those who join this ministry.

MERRYMAKERS EVENTSpecial Guest: Dr. Joe McKeever is a renown public speaker and minister of the Gospel with more than fifty years of experience. He has also been writing and cartooning for religious publications including The Baptist Record for more than forty years. We hope you will join us on November 21st, at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The cost for the evening meal is $5.00 per person. Please sign up by the Sr. Adult / Recreation Assistant’s Office or Call / Text 231-4944.

SENIOR ADULT TRIPSJoin us as we travel to Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, TN (Tuesday - Thursday, November 7th - 10th). Please sign up by the Sr. Adult/Recreation Assistant’s Office or Call/Text 231-4944.

MORNING STRETCHTuesday and Thursday mornings 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. in the gym. We gather to stretch our body and spirit with simple exercise and laughter!

NEED A RIDE TO CHURCHWe pick up on Sunday mornings for 8:30 Worship, 9:45 Sunday School, and 11:00 Worship. Call David Smith 231-4944 to arrange pickup route.

SHEPHERD’S CENTER Seniors Serving SeniorsThursday, October 20th, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Tupelo, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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RECREATION / SENIOR ADULT NEWS“Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.” Proverbs 18:15 (NLT)

CROSSING OVER TROUBLE WATERS!Moses led the Hebrews over the Red Sea; Joshua lead the Israelites over the Jordan River; Greg O’Quinn, the men’s ministry, and a gift from a church member has taken us over the Little Coonewah. The bridge is now in place behind the Adventure Lodge leading us to ten acres of possibilities! Join us in this new adventure.

BASKETBALLThe gym will be busy the next four months with basketball activities, games, practices, and hanging out. We will try to keep one end open for open play for the month of November until games start after Thanksgiving. Contact / text David Smith at 231-4944 about a specific request.

GYM FLOOR REFINISHINGThe gym will be closed Wednesday, November 23rd, thru Saturday, November 27th.

HOLIDAY HOURS We are working with our Day School to plan for additional hours of Open Play while school is out for the Christmas Holidays. Times will be listed next month.

To receive our informational text on your phone, please subscribe to our Text Signal.

Just text the word “HBCREC” to 43506or “HBCBB” to 43506.

Like us on Facebook at HBC Recreationto keep up with all the latest information!

November 6th

8:15 am - 9:30 amDean Thompson

9:45 am-10:45 amDan Sheals

11:00 am- NoonRoss Loftin

November 13th

8:15 am - 9:30 amDan Purnell

9:45 am-10:45 amRobert Yarber11:00 am- NoonFrank Kessler

November 20th

8:15 am - 9:30 amMurry Coward

9:45 am-10:45 amJamie Owens

11:00 am- NoonJohn HallSE

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8:15 am - 9:30 amBryan Tanner

9:45 am-10:45 amKirk Kennedy

11:00 am- NoonDavid Maddox

Please join us for our next Men’s Ministry Luncheon on Monday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Our guest speaker will be David Pannell who writes for the Daily Journal and is pastor of Common Ground Christian Church in Wren, MS.

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Bridal ShowersPlease join us for a Bridal Tea honoring Lily Wallis, bride-elect of Alex Dillard, son of Karen Evans and Martin Dillard, on Sunday, November 6th, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the home of Anna Riggs, 5168 Sunset Meadow Land, Tupelo, MS. Given by HBC Friends.

WeddingsJoin us for the marriage of Laci McMasters and Matthew Hood, son of John and Lisa Hines and the late Steve Hood, on Saturday, November 12th at 4:00 p.m. at Kingfishers Lodge in Verona.

Thank you NotesThank you notes have been received from Joye Killebrew, Paul & Carolyn Fairley, Keith & Gina Hood, the family of Gerald McGill, Kevin West, Linda Stephens, Max & Jamie Sturdivant, Billy Earl & Susan Gordon and Angela Fox & family.

UNLimited Special Needs Ministry at HBC continues every Sunday, during the 8:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service. If you know a family who has a child with special needs who would like to attend church but hasn’t been able to, PLEASE let them know about UNLimited. Please call 842-6917 for more details.