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Volume 57 Thursday, January 5, 2017

Anderson County Church Youth Basketball League Starts This Saturday, January 7

Come out and show your support! FBC Boys Game at 8:30 am FBC Girls Game at 9:45 am

As the new year begins, perhaps you have taken time as I have to look back at 2016 and evaluate your life, your family, and your ministry. It’s a good time to assess where you are in life and see what changes may need to be made. Otherwise, it’s very easy for a sense of complacency to set in. Such certainly was the case for the people of Israel during the ministry of the prophet Malachi. For the most part, they had forgotten the

Lord and dishonored Him with their actions. Thus, the prophet set about the difficult task of exposing the corruption that he saw in their worship, their marriages, and even their finances urging people to repent before the coming of the day of the Lord. Likewise, we too must continue to call for persons to return to the Lord and serve Him faithfully especially as we await the second coming of Christ and the judgment that is to come. With that in mind, I hope you will join us this Sunday as I begin a new series of messages at both morning services entitled “Confronting Complacency: A Study of the Book of Malachi.” Before our D-Groups resume in February, I will also be preaching a new series of messages on Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. entitled “Walking By Faith: Overcoming Life’s Greatest Fears.” All too often, we let our fears dictate how we will live rather than walk by faith as God’s Word clearly commands us to do. Join us this Sunday night as we look at Matthew 6:25-34 and consider how we can overcome the fear of the unknown. In His Service, Bro. Bob

Worship Music for Sunday (January 08) This Sunday morning Bro. Bob will be preaching the message:

Confronting Complacency, from Malachi 1:1-5, at BOTH a.m. services! Our praise team will lead the music of the

Contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. The Worship Choir will open the 10:50 a.m. service with the up-beat “Lead Me

to that Rock” Medley! Michael and Lance will play the instruments at the Traditional service at 10:50 a.m. Plus, Jack Lee

will share a solo (“Through”) just before Bro. Bob’s message! Bro. Bob will begin a new sermon series over the next 5

Sunday nights on “overcoming fear.” He will begin this Sunday night with: “Overcoming Fear of the Unknown,” from

Matthew 6:25-34. Abey Frasure will share a solo during the 6:00 p.m. service!

Sassy Ole Souls Pot-Luck and Rook THIS Tuesday (Jan. 10) If you are planning to come for fried chicken, pot-luck, and

Rook playing. Please call the Church Office (839-6966) to make your reservation! Please call before Monday afternoon,

so we can have an exact count for the fried chicken! The church will provide coffee, tea, chicken and table ware. You

bring your pot-luck dish and your Rook game skills! We will begin with the pot-luck meal at 11:30 a.m. Card playing will

follow until around 3:00!

The Worship Choir Will Have THIS Wednesday Off (Jan. 11) There will be no Worship Choir rehearsal this coming

Wednesday (January 11) at 5:45 p.m. Be prepared to preview our new Easter music on the following Wednesday (Jan. 18

at 5:45). We will be working to prepare this music to present on Palm Sunday morning, April 9, as the traditional worship

service at 10:50 a.m.

Please Remember That Handbell Choirs Won’t Resume for Two Weeks Youth Handbells will start up again on

Tuesday, Jan. 24, after school from 3:30 to 4:30. And Children’s Handbells will begin again that Thursday, Jan. 26, after

school from 3:30 to 4:30. Yours in Christ, Mark

Hey Everyone! We have Winter Jam coming up this Saturday, January 7 in Louisville at Freedom Hall. Winter Jam is a concert that Features many popular Christian artists. We are going to meet at the youth building at 1:00pm this Saturday. The plan is to grab lunch on the way. They will need money for lunch, as well as $10 cash for the concert. Make sure your student bundles up! Admission is first-come-first-serve, so we will have to wait outside. The tentative plan is to be home around 1:00am. It’s going to be an awesome

day! Please respond to me by email if your student will be able to attend with us. Also, anyone attending needs to fill out a medical release form. If you need one, I can get you one by email. Make sure and let me know if you need one.

In Christ, Joel

AWANA and Kids on Mission/Flyte are back in full swing! We had a great reboot of our Wednesday activities on Wednesday. The kiddos got to meet Kevin & Dinda - two Indonesian children we will be sponsoring as a children's ministry. Each of our kids has been challenged to try and bring $1 every month for Kevin and Dinda. This money goes to Compassion International to ensure Kevin and Dinda have food, clean water, clothes, are

getting an education, and are hearing about Jesus. Be looking for an information sheet about the two new additions to our kids' ministry next week! On Monday, Jan. 16th we will be going to Main Event in Louisville, KY for some bowling, Laser tag, and arcade fun. The cost is $17 ($12 for activities and $5 for food), and we will be meeting to leave from the church at 9:45am. Pick up a permission slip and turn the money in to myself or the church office by Sunday, Jan. 15th. Enjoy the snow and be safe! Cheerfully in Christ, Jeremy

In the Hospital Jean Hood - Richmond Place

Willie Partlow - UK Davy Warford - Frankfort

At Home Betty Sue Louallen, Donnie Leathers, Ruth Murphy

Keith Royalty, Charlotte Wright, Darren Rowe, Ron Howard, Nancy Baker, Jane Thompson,

Jan Cooke, Brenda Disponett, Gayle Bradbury,

Heritage Hall Ann Campbell, Kathleen Carlton, Liffy Hanks,

Ruby Gabbard, Margaret Spaulding, Susie B Wiley, Mae Lewis, Marjorie Stratton,

Anna Marie Parker, Nellie Woods

Hometown Manor The Lantern Ann Hellard Jim Boyd

IN SYMPATHY Martha Adams - December 24

Cheri Brown Carlton - December 25 William Burgess Lancaster - December 27 Bobby Raymond Lacefield - December 27

Edgar L. Pulliam - December 28 Katherine Bontrager Amburgey - December 30 Blonnie Jean Thompson Bottom - December 30

Bette Southwell Pearce - December 31

We extend our deepest sympathy to these Families

The Safety and Security Team is looking for more people that would

be interested in helping keep our church a safe place. There will be a

meeting Sunday, January 15 at 12:30 pm in the Seekers Sunday

School classroom for current team members and anyone interested in

learning more. Lunch will be provided for anyone that attends.

The Deacons and Trustees will meet this Sunday,

January 8 at 7:00 pm.

If you or someone you know is

interested in playing volleyball on

the FBC church team, please

contact Andrew Hays at

502-418-4461

At our last monthly business meeting, Keith Currens reported for the master plan committee. After two years of study, the committee is recommending a plan that will address the top facility needs as identified by our congrega-

tion: the construction of a two-story building that will provide educational space for children and youth as well as the renovation of our Fireside Room and kitchen. It will also include a covered entrance, a welcome center, and a secure check-in area for parents to drop off their children. Copies of the plan are available on the literature table by the elevator. Please look it over and give any feedback you may have to members of the committee.

Just Desserts Night

Sunday, January 15

Ladies get out your favorite dessert

recipe because we are having a

dessert fellowship following the

evening service for Baptist Men’s

Day in the CLC. Awana starts

back up this

Sunday, January 8

5:00 pm

Baptist Men’s Day

Sunday, January 15

Kent Ostrander In 1989, Kent Ostrander founded what is known as The Family Foundation of Kentucky. Having graduated from Lafayette High School in Lexington and Vanderbilt University, Kent works closely with legislators in Frankfort to

promote the values and policies that strengthen Kentucky families. Come and hear Kent speak next Sunday at both morning services as he shares with us what we can do to protect families today!

Deacons of the Weak January 8 - January 14

Keith Currens & David Taylor

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Nursery Workers 8:30 am January 1 Pam Rowe 10:50 a.m.

January 8 Melissa Monroe

January 15 Beth & John Michael Woolums

Evening Service January 8– Janis Logsdon

Daily Readings

Sunday, Jan 8…..............................Luke 13:22-35

Monday, Jan 9.................................Luke 16:19-31

Tuesday, Jan 10..................................Mark 12:1-2

Wednesday, Jan 11.......................Exodus 12:1-14

Thursday, Jan 12.............................Psalm 51:1-17

Friday, Jan 13.......................................Psalm 130

Saturday, Jan 14..............................Isaiah 40:1-11

JANUARY

Joy & 7th & 8th Graders

8:30 am 2’s & 3’s Patty Adamson

4’s & 5’s Carrie Tucker

10:50 am 2’s - 3’s

Jenny Harrod 4’s - 5’s

Carrie Tucker 1st - 4th grade

Shaun Harrod

JANUARY GREETERS

8:30 am Service Joretta Russell

Sunday School Nancy Bowen

Nancye Hyatt

10:50 am Service Charlotte Lunsford & Davy Warford

JANUARY ENROLLMENT CLERKS

8:30 am Service Cindy Couch 10:50 am Service Jennifer Hays

Weekly Events Saturday, January 7 1:00 PM Youth to Louisville for Winter JAM 8:30 AM Boys Church Youth League BB Game 9:45 AM Girls Church Youth League BB Game

Sunday, January 8 8:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service 9:45 AM Sunday School Hospitality Team: Jenny Harrod & Amanda Green 10:50 AM Traditional Worship Service 4:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting 5:00 PM Awana 5:00 PM Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Deacons and Trustees Meeting

Monday, January 9 6:30 PM GROW Visitation “R” Team

Tuesday, January 10 11:30 AM SOS Luncheon and Rook Tournament

Wednesday, January 11 5:45 PM Worship Choir Practice 6:00 PM Youth Bible Study 6:00 PM Kids on Mission 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting 6:45 PM Preschool / Children’s Choirs

Thursday, January 12 9:00 AM Second Blessings Clothes Giveaway 6:00 PM Volleyball Open Gym

Sunday Report - January 1 Sunday School 206 8:30 am Service 83 10:50 am Service 226 Total Worship Attendance 309

Van Ministry Driver this week: Phillip Bush

If you need a ride please contact 502-839-6966 or 502-598-6146

Sunday Services January 8

Message by Bro. Bob

8:30 am & 10:50 am

“Confronting Complacency”

Malachi 1:1-5

6:00 pm

“Walking By Faith:

Overcoming The Fear

Of The Unknown”

Matthew 6:25-34

Ushers -Ushers - Ushers

Sunday Morning 8:30 am

Clark Gregory, Eric Downing, Todd Hyatt, Robert Hendricks,

Hugh Samuels, Phil Cooke

10:50 am Jamie Elam, Larry Simpson,

Leland Boatman, Andrew Hays, Ray Flores, Kyle Watkins

A Gift has been given

In Memory of

Marion ‘Doc’ Logsdon

To the TV Ministry

By Edna Margaret Case

A Gift has been given

In Memory of Lester Herald &

Marion ‘Doc’ Logsdon

To the Lottie Moon Offering

By Ed & Ginger Yeaste

A Gift has been given

In Memory of Roger Hardin

To the Hims of Harmony

By Jane Cunningham

Year end procedures for 2016 have not been com-

pleted. Below is a preliminary report for the first

spending in 2017.

Budget Offering: $10,778.25

Beyond Measure Offering: $ 355.00

Restricted Receipts: $ 1,270.00

Total Deposit: $12,403.25