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FIRST  WORDS
 
Volume XII Issue 49
662.323.5633 | FBCSTARKVILLE.com 
 
 
 
 
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FIRST WORD from PASTOR CHIP STEVENS
 
 

As we wind down down 2014, this will be the last edition of the First Words newsletter.  Beginning January 2015, we will be moving to a monthly magazine that will feature some wonderful stories of how God is at work at FBC while still communicating ways you can be involved in ministry and mission opportunities.  Be looking for it in your Inbox or your mailbox by the end of the year!

Please make special notice of our schedule changes over the next couple of weeks.  The next two Sunday mornings, we will only have ONE combined worship service at 10:30 AM.  There will be no early service, and there will be no Sunday School those days.  Also, we hope that you and your family will join us for the Christmas Eve service at 5:00 PM as we take a closer look at the real meaning of Christmas.  Hope to see you here!

Thank you for allowing us to GATHER…GROW…GIVE…and GO…with you!
 
 
 
 
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Holiday Calendar
  • Sunday, December 21
    No  Sunday School
    10:30 am Service Only
    10:30 am Children's Church
    10:30 am Preschool Happy Birthday Jesus
    No Evening Activities
  • Dec. 24 - Dec. 26
    Church Office Closed
  • Wednesday, December 24
    No Lunch Break
    Christmas Eve Service | 5:00 pm | FBC Sanctuary
  • Sunday, December 28
    No  Sunday School
    No Childcare
    10:30 am Service Only
    No Evening Activities
  • Dec. 31 at noon - Jan. 1
    Church Office Closed
  • Wednesday, December 31
    No Lunch Break or Evening Activities
 
 
 
 
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Charity Gwaltney | Director of Preschool
662. 323. 5633 | cgwaltney@fbcstarkville.com
 
 
Happy Birthday Jesus Preschool Party
For Kindergarten and Younger
Sunday, December 20 | 10:30 am | Preschool Department
Preschoolers, we are having a party for Jesus!  Hear the Christmas story, sing some Christmas songs, enjoy a special birthday cake, and have some Christmas fun celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Sunday School Leader Training
January 7 | 5:45 pm | Ray Bld.
 
 
 
 
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Leah Frances Eaton | Director of Children's Ministry 
662. 323. 5633 | lfeaton@fbcstarkville.com
 
 
Children's Church Christmas Party
December 21 | 10:30 AM | Fellowship Hall
Join us for an exciting Christmas Party as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with games, Christmas crafts and more!

FBC Kids Leader Training
January 7 | 5:45 PM | 3rd Floor Applegate.  
This training event will be for all adults who work with 1st-6th Graders on Sundays and Wednesdays at FBC.  Please make a point to be at this meeting.  Important information will be given regarding the NEW Children's Building and changes in Children's activities.  

FBC Kids
January 14 | 5:45 PM | 3rd Floor Applegate
All 1st - 6th Graders are invited to join us this semester as we learn to study God's Word and hide it in our hearts.  We will have games, activities and more each Wednesday! You won't want to miss it!
 
 
 
 
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Nathan Taylor | Missions Minister 
662. 323. 5633 | ntaylor@fbcstarkville.com
 
 

FBC Goal: $75,000    To Date: $29,968
 
 
 
 
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Have you joined The City?
 
 
What is the The City?
There are a hundred different ways to describe The City, but it all comes down to communication. The City was made to help our church stay connected in a central location, extending our capacity for community and ministry throughout the week, because church doesn’t end on Sundays. The City will help everyone in our church stay engaged in daily life and ministry. It’s a group-oriented social network that’s all about helping our church build deeper community and extend the love of Christ to the world.

Why join The City?
The people and groups in The City are the people and groups who make up our church. Every part of The City is designed to lead our church into deeper community with tools that build connection and encourage growth as we share the light of Jesus with each other and the world.

What is there to do in The City?
Plenty, but the main things are:
  • Connect with people
  • Join Groups
  • Stay in the know with the church calendar of upcoming events
  • Dive deeper through growth tools, prayer requests, share resources, and organize help
Sign up by clicking the banner above. If you have any questions or need help email Bobby D. at bobbyd@fbcstarkville.com.
 
 
 
 
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SAVE THE DATE
February 27 
Ladies Night Out! A Grow and Go event!
 
 
 
 
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Sunday School Leader Training
January 7 | 5:45 pm
  • Adult | Applegate 114-115 | Tom Crocker, Lifeway Consultant will be leading our session on Sunday School in the new year.
  • Pre-School | Ray Building
  • Kids | 3rd Floor Applegate
  • Youth | Outreach Center
 
 
 
 
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Lunch Break 
- Menu -
 
 
Lunch Break will return on January 7.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
 
  Sympathy To
 
 
  • Jody and Catherine Ray and family, on the death of Jody’s father
  • Dr. Jerry & Diana Turner and family, on the death of Jerry’s Aunt
  • Polly Earnest and family, on the death of husband Sam Earnest
  • Friend and family, on the death of Leona “Topsy” Wells
  • Duncan and Tinna McKenzie and family, on the death of Tinna’s mother Faye Vaugh
  • C.P. & Dot Foster and family, on the death of Dot’s brother-in-law Ivy Whitmire
  • Edwina Norris and family, on the death of son Bill Norris
  • Kristie Norris and family, on the death of husband Bill Norris
 
 
 
 
IMG   Giving Budget Receipts
 
 
December 14 |  $35,376.72
 
IMG   Sunday School Totals
 
 
December 14 | 937
 
 
 
 
 
 
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