A Publication of First Baptist Church of Inverness

Donnie Seagle Sr. Pastor

First Baptist Church of Inverness

550 Pleasant Grove Road Inverness, FL 34452

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Inverness, FL 34452

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Brian York, Music Director

New Website: www.fbcinverness.com

Scott Connelly, Minister to Students

Happenings

First Baptist Church of Inverness Donnie Seagle Sr. Pastor

Phone (352) 726-1252 Fax (352) 726-0227

550 Pleasant Grove Road Inverness, FL 34452 www.fbcinverness.com

Shelley Smith, Church Secretary

Brian York, Music Director

Scott Connelly, Minister to Students

From Donnie’s Desk...

I N T H I S I S S U E :

From Donnie’s Desk

Fuse Student Ministry

Worshiper’s Corner

Children’s Ministry

Thank You Notes

In the Library

FBC Ministries

Memorials and Honors

Inserts: Birthday List, Calendar of Events,

“Oh give thanks unto the Lord for He is good, for His loving-kindness is everlasting. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so! Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary and gathered from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and the south.” Psalm 107:1-3 As we head into November and the Holiday Season it is so easy for us to get so wrapped up in the hectic pace and the busyness that we forget all about giving thanks to God for His great mercy, grace, and love! When faced with deadlines and crowded calendars, it is easy for us to lose sight of the meaning and purpose of this season! It’s easy to forget that we have been so blessed and are so privileged as Christians in this nation! We tend to forget that there are millions around our world who do not have the luxury, the privilege, of gathering to worship freely. In fact, there are millions that have never heard the Gospel at all! We forget because in this great nation there are churches on every corner!

part by giving to Operation Christmas Child or by filling some shoe boxes to be sent. Our goal is to send 1000 or more boxes from FBC this year! We can participate in the Thanksgiving Feeding Alliance as we help provide food for thousands of needy folks right here in Citrus County. My prayer is that out of our gratitude we will give…and serve...and go! We have been… Called to follow Compelled to share Contagious in our love

because He first loved us.!

Blessings, Donnie

November 2011

You have to work hard at NOT hearing the Gospel in our nation . We forget that as we stuff ourselves with turkey and dressing and all the fixings...there are people right here in our community with no food, no shelter, and no hope on the horizon. We forget that there are millions in our world who do not know when they will eat again! We forget that there are children all over this world who know nothing of Christmas and the story of the birth of Christ...unless we tell them! We forget. This season of Thanksgiving I ask that each of us stop and give thanks to God for all the incredible blessings He has poured out upon us. I pray that we will genuinely and deeply bow before Him and rejoice in the goodness of God. I pray that we will look outside of ourselves to the needs around us and determine that we will be a part of the solution! You and I can help carry the Gospel to the nations, those still lost in darkness by giving to the Lottie Moon Offering for Foreign Missions. We can

Happenings

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Thoughts from Our Youth Pastor...

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YOUTH WORKERS POT LUCK LUNCH… SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13th– Meet in Youth Room at Noon and bring a covered dish to share!

Casting Crown Concert November 18th-Those who have reserved your spot need to arrive at church by 4:30. We load the bus and leave for the concert at 4:45 pm Discipleship Now weekend January 27-29-More details to follow!

Pastor Scott can be reached by email at:

scott@fbcinverness.com

In Youth Ministry there are some basic fundamentals I try to instill in our students that are non-negotiables, and one of those primary objectives is this: We are called to serve. If you are saved the bible commands and Jesus modeled to us a lifestyle of service. So as I am planning for this next year I have purposely designed ways and areas that our students can serve the body. If a student is a regular attendee to Ignite and Sunday School they are able to

help out in Awana and other children’s programs. Also for this next year we have scheduled two mission trips. The first will be during spring break and the second will be in July to Ft. Gaines, GA. I want to make missions and serving into more than just an event so we want to give many opportunities to stress the importance of this concept, but in my 10 years plus of experience the number one way to get students involved in service is to see a church modeling it for them. I firmly believe that what students see the previous generation doing will directly influence the trajectory of their generation in how the church will exist. Our ceiling will be their floor so we need to lay a good foundation for them. With that being said we have several pressing needs and gaps we need to fill particularly in the Children’s Ministry. Below is a list of positions we need filled before the first of the year. Would you prayerfully considering serving in one of these positions. We have easy to use curriculum and people that will help you. Lower Elementary grade Sunday School (lead teachers and helpers) Children’s Church workers (lead teachers and helpers) Children’s Church Coordinator (Organizes schedule and makes sure we have enough workers) I will help a lot on this one. Child/parent check in and registration Youth workers in several areas-drama team leader, Ignite helpers We are also in desperate need of a Bus driver for Wednesday nights and Sunday nights. You must have CDL with passenger endorsement

Please consider being a servant and touching the lives of our students. Pastor Scott HE Must Increase, but I Must Decrease John 3:30

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The Bread Basket Café ~ Open on Wednesdays at 4:30pm to 5:45pm for your dining pleasure.

Bread Basket Café needs a few more good chefs! TO VOLUNTEER: #352 464~0501 or EMAIL~dawn.theroux@era.com

Giving... Through September 2011

SEPT. YTD Revenue $57,527. $490,730 Expenditures $49,015. $485,950 + $8,512 $ 4,780 Rounded to nearest dollar

Creative Card Making... FBC Card Makers will meet from 11am to 2pm in the Youth Room on: Nov. 16th and Jan. 18th. Please call Nancy Shaner-476-6504. for information on supplies needed and to reserve your spot.

BIBLE STUDY: Sunday Nights at 6pm ZUMBA– Beginners on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm Intermediate Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm Advanced Sundays at 7:30pm Video Led Latin Style Dancing Workout! Smooth soles on your shoes are recommended. Come let the rhythm move you! For more info on FBC Inverness Movers and Shakers please contact Shelley! email:Shelley@fbcinverness.com

Ministry of Warmth Meets Every Thursday - We meet at 6pm on Thursdays for Crochet/Knitting. Ministry Leader Sue Coolman and some of our ladies make hats and other items that are sent with our missionaries to distribute all over the world! .

Next WOM Meeting will be November 15th at 10am in the Youth Room

All ladies of the church are invited to attend and help support several local and international missions!

Our Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange will be held on Sunday, December 4th at 2pm in the Dining Hall.

More information will be posted in the November Weekly Bulletins!

  

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CSM– Help those in our community that are in need... Thank you for your contributions! Please continue to donate to CSM! Volunteers are needed to help keep our doors open!! Volunteer 3 hours a month and share Jesus to those in need! Also any men who can help once a month on Wednesday or Thursday Mornings to help pick up and unload the food delivery please contact Jackie Dracy for info!

HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

Those interested in bringing joy to the homebound are welcome to come join this ministry. If you know of a home bound person in need of visitation or

want to be a part of visitation of our home bound please contact Homebound Ministry Leader Frank Swasey.

Be watching for info on the Next Homebound Meeting .

Homebound Ministries

PRIME TIMERS... Game Night has been discontinued until further notice. Questions regarding Prime Timers can be directed to Dee Williams.

IMO: Adah Rhinebarger FOR:Food Pantry FROM:Koinonia SS Class, Homebound Ministry, Joseph & Beverly Capo FOR:Food Pantry FROM:Don & Belva Giddens

IMO: Homer & Kathryn Loom FOR:General Fund FROM:Marjorie McGahey

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2011 GOAL IS 1000 SHOE BOXES! TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! We need all shoe boxes and donations at the church by the week of November 6th. Pastor Donnie has challenged us to increase our goal from 800 to 1000! We will have a box packing party on November 10th at 6pm in the Dining Hall. Help share the good news of Christ! Please see Sherry White for info.

Monday Night Outreach at 6:30pm. Contact Jo Woody and get involved! Help bring in the Harvest of Souls for the Kingdom of God! Our Military Service Men and Women – FBCI is sending cards and care packages to those currently serving in the Armed Forces. Jo Woody has asked that you please forward up to date military names and addresses to Shelley at the office or by email

IMO: Al Sukut FOR:General Fund FROM:Don & Belva Giddens FOR:Debt Retirement FROM:Mrs. Faye Gavin FOR:Food Pantry FROM:Lavern Register

IMO: Percy Beal FOR:General Fund FROM:Agape 2 SS Class, Betty Matson FOR:Lottie Moon Christmas Offering FROM:Don & Margaret Sonnamaker

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS… FBC Worship Ministry will be presenting

“The Night Before Christmas” December 17th and 18th.

Join us as we re-tell the true story of Christmas and celebrate the Birth of Our Savior!

Choir Practice is Sunday Afternoon from 4-5:15pm!

Worship Choir is for any age from Youth to our Senior Saints! You do not have to read music to sing in the choir!

Praise Band and Praise Team Vocalist Meet Wednesdays at 7:30pm. For information on joining our Praise Band contact Brian York.

Childcare is provided during practice times for Worship Ministry participants with children! Brian’s email: brian@fbcinverness.com

FBC Inverness        welcomes back  Bryan Popin!   

Come be blessed as some of our Worship Team joins Bryan in leading us in a Night of Worship as we “kick off” our Christmas Season in style.  Our very own Praise Kids will also join him with two songs in celebration of the True Reason for the Season! Bryan’s talent and energetic style will bless you as He leads us to Worship!  A Love offering will be taken so come ready to be a blessing and be blessed!  

The Worshiper’s Corner

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Church Family Thanksgiving Feast

Join us in the Church Dining Hall on

Sunday, November 20th at 6pm. This year we are trying something new!  Be watching in  November for a pick up location in the church foyer for disposable tin pans!  On the bottom of each pan will be the type of dish we are requesting. 

  The dishes you can choose from: Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes,  Rolls or Cornbread, , Peas, Green Beans, Corn, Butternut or Misc. Squash , Cranberry Sauce, and Pie.  Ms. Dawn will have the correct amount of pans we need for each item! Simply pick up your tin and bring it back full with that item when you come to dinner at 6pm!  Come celebrate and join together to give thanks!   Questions can be directed to Dawn Theroux or call Shelley Smith at the office! 

Praise Kids Wednesday Nights from 6pm to 7:30pm

For children in Kindergarten to 5th grade! Bible study, Scripture verses, crafts and of course... MUSIC & MOTIONS!!

We need help in this ministry!! Please contact Shelley at the church office Or send an E-mail for more info to: shelley@fbcinverness.com

First Baptist Inverness Awana ClubsFirst Baptist Inverness Awana ClubsFirst Baptist Inverness Awana Clubs Sunday Nights from 5:15 to 7:15pm !!

Awana Yard Sale-November 4th and 5th here at the Church. No sales before Sunrise! Come support Awana. Proceeds help with scholarships and general funding of Awana and it’s activities.

Awana Child Sponsor/Scholarship– Awana cost $40 per child for the entire year. This price will cover dues and uniforms and books! We have several children who need help. Many of the children in need come from un-churched homes. Help us bring Jesus into their lives! Please see Kris Cusack or place an envelope marked AWANA SCHOLARSHIPS in the offering plate or send it to the Church Office.

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NEW ADDITIONS: The Lightkeeper’s Daughter by Coleen Coble (F)—Addie Sullivan discovers she is not who she thinks she is—can this long ago mystery be unraveled? Beneath the Night Tree by Nicole Baart (F)—Julia DeSmit, single mom, knew she would have to face the question eventually—tell Daniel about his father. Julie begins a tightrope walk between what was, what is, and what she hopes for. Reaching for the Invisible God by Philip Yancey (231.7)—How do I relate to a invisible God? Yancey offers deep, satisfying insights that affirm the question we’re sometimes afraid to ask. The Best of Larry Ford (DVD)—15 favorite songs from the Gaither Gospel series. Great People of the Bible (DVD)—From Abraham to the Apostle Paul…the stories of sacrifice and devotion of God’s chosen people. THANKSGIVING TRIVIA: 1.The Indians celebrated the first feast of Thanksgiving. The Indians had long held similar harvest feasts. So had earlier English settlers in Virginia and Spanish settlers in the southwest. 2. The drink that the Pilgrims brought with them in the Mayflower was beer. 3. Only about half the people aboard the Mayflower were Pilgrims. They called the others aboard “Strangers”. DID YOU KNOW? ... that the last Sunday of the church year, the Sunday before Advent, is often called “Stir up Sunday”?

Dear Church Family,

My 50th Birthday was one I will never forget! Each of you made the day a special time of fun and laughter and celebration! I am blessed to have so many that I can call friends. The cards and the cake and the expressions of love were overwhelming! Thank you! I will never forget the sight of the church full of folks all dressed in black! Thanks so much for the many cards and all the expressions of encouragement and love for Pastor Appreciation Month. October was a great month for us. Sharon and I are very grateful for you and for the privilege of serving here at FBC. We look forward to many more years together!

Blessings, Donnie Seagle

Dear Church Family,

My wife and I would like to thank you for the kind words of encouragement and for the gift for Pastor Appreciation. It has been a blessing and a privilege to serve here. We pray that the Lord allows us to serve here for many years to come.

Thank you, Scott & Denise Connelly

Dear Church Family at FBC Inverness,

Thank you so much for the shelves you provided for our storage area. I especially want to thank Dallas Cerny, Robert Cusack, and Bob Poore for all the time and effort that went into the construction and installation. You are such a blessing! Sincerely, Kathy Davis

Dear Church Family,

Thanks so much for the recognition you gave Denise and I for “Pastor Appreciation Month”. We both consider the opportunity to serve a GREAT pleasure, and we hope to be able to serve for many more years to come. Thanks so much for the Deacon’s dinner, and the wonderful cards we’ve received. It’s an HONOR to serve next to the rest of our staff, and we are ecstatic to see what God has in store for our church in the very near future!

Sincerely, Brian & Denise York

Dear Church Family, Thank you for thinking of Paige and me during Pastor Appreciation Month. The cards, words of encouragement, and dinner out with the deacons were all very much appreciated.

It is a pleasure and honor to be part of what God is doing here at First Baptist Inverness. Sincerely, Dwight & Paige Hooper

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