Web Edition, December 1, 2011 First Baptist Church of Knoxville Upcoming Advent Worship Opportunities Christmas Joy!

Concert* Sunday, December 4, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary Childrens Choirs Christmas Concert* Wednesday, December 7, 6 PM, Sanctuary Knoxville Nativity Pageant 2011 December 11, 3 PM, & December 12, 13, 7 PM *Childcare available Habitat for Humanity Generosity Testimony
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Are YOU a Volunteer? - Volunteer Banquet Monday, December 5, 6:30 PM All volunteers are invited to this banquet to show appreciation for you and your hard work in the ministries of First Baptist Church. RSVP by Wednesday, November 30 by calling the church at 546-9661. The receptionist will take your reservation.

Habitat House Dedication Service Sunday, December 18, 2 PM, 1642 Boyd Street

Sanctuary Flowers December 4, 2011 Advent flower donations can be made to Kim Pieratt.

Joe & Betty Chandler 50th Wedding Anniversary December 18, 2-4 pm, Trentham Hall You are cordially invited to celebrate with the family of Joe and Betty Chandler for their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Mom's Connection December 9, 10 AM, Trentham Hall Christmas Brunch Saturday, December 10, 8 AM On Saturday, December 10, we will host the 7th Annual Christmas Brunch. Information about items being collected for distribution at the Brunch is online and in First Light. All volunteer meeting is December 3 in the Sanctuary immediately following 11 AM worship. Christmas Brunch - UPDATE Saturday, December 10, 8 AM We are still in need of 360 reusable grocery bags, 140 pairs of pajamas (larger sizes needed most), socks for adults and children, and small bottles of hygiene items.

Staff Celebrations Chase Tipton, hired November 30, 2003 Rhonda Ward, hired November 30, 2009

Croatia Offering Through December 25 The annual missions offering in December supports the Pastoral Center, gypsy ministries, and pastor training for Croatian Baptist ministers. Use green envelopes are in the pew, checks payable to First Baptist, designated Croatia. The McGinley trust will match up to $5,000 of the money received. All gifts will be divided among these three ministries in Croatia. Donate From Your Smartphone!

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First Baptist Church of Knoxville now offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phones Quick Response - Volunteer by filling out one of the volunteer forms and (QR) code reader! placing it in the box in the reception area. - All volunteers should attend a meeting in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 3, at noon. Senior Adult Department Christmas Party Thursday, December 15, 5:30 PM, Trentham Hall Everyone is invited to join the Senior Adults for dinner by The Entertainer and "Program by the FBC Network Details at 6 PM" following. Tickets are $13, available on Sunday mornings on the 3rd floor crossover.

Nursing/Retirement Home of the Week Shannondale Healthcare Center 7424 Middlebrook Pk (37909) Mary Hodge, Rm 415 Bea Faulkner, Rm 236 Melvin Faulkner, Rm 236

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December December December December December 4 Sanctuary Choir Christmas Joy! 5 Volunteer Banquet 7 Childrens Choirs Concert 9 Mom's Connection 10 Christmas Brunch

If the Weather Outside is Frightful In the case of inclement weather on a Sunday, please call the church office at 546-9661 for updates. The 11 AM worship service will always be held. All updates will be posted at fbcknox.org by 7 AM on Sunday mornings. Wednesday Activities: If Knox County schools are closed on Wednesdays due to bad weather, all regular Wednesday night activities will be cancelled. If inclement weather arrives during the day on Wednesday, please check with the church office, 546-9661, or online at fbcknox.org. Groups that meet during the week will make their own decisions about meetings in consultation with the church staff. Call for info. In Service This Week In Service (cont'd)

Ministry Needs

Gifts for Christmas Brunch see above. Kids Hope Mentors contact Carol Linger at rlinger185@aol.com or 963-9993. Wednesday Dinner Menu December 7

Attendance & Giving Sunday School 380 First Community 84 11:00 AM 362 Deaf 42 Passage 13 Combined 501 Weekly Giving MTD Giving Monthly Need YTD Giving YTD Need SunTrust Loan Beginning Balance Principal Current Balance Interest $48,139.32 $148,956.56 $156,333.33 $1,573,517.53 $1,731,692.31 $650,000.00 $224,113.15 $425,886.85 $34,210.62

Minister On Call - (865)246-4650 TV Ministry Team Michael McEntyre December 2-4 Link Hudson Bill Shiell December 9-10 Reba Green Marion Carter First Comm. Worship Hospitality Elaine Rhodes John & LaNita Rorrer Charles Brooks Dickie Kaserman Tiffany Brooks Seva Ball First Comm. Worship Greeters Jenny Lewis Host Ministry Team John & LaNita Rorrer Ray Malcolm, Alan Tatum, Arleen Malcolm, Bill Coley Welcome Center Greeters Anne Scrivner, Virginia Bounds Hospital Ministry Team Steve Bowman, Barbara Eubank Preschool Extended Care Melanie Franks, Erin Frost New Member Ministry Monitor: Wes Franks Scott Moore Bob Calloway Loaf Ministry Team Marion & Diane Graybeal Outreach Deacon Bob & Carolyn Calloway Bob Breazeale Betty & Bill Coley David & Tina Higdon TeleCare Ministry Becky Earle & Jama Mosher

First Baptist Church of Knoxville

510 W Main St

865-546-9661

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