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Community Thanksgiving Service
The Strafford Ministerial Alliance invites you to the annual Community Thanksgiving Service this Sunday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Landmark Church. Pastor Chris Bartholomew of Strafford Church of the Nazarene will be preaching. Bring finger foods to share after the service.
A youth service will be held here at First Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m., with worship led by the ThreeSixTEENS. Pizza will be served. All 7th-12th graders are invited.
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December Message Series
Join us on Sunday mornings beginning December 1 for our message series, “The Cast of Christmas.” During the four weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas, we will experience the anticipation of the prophets, the joyful proclamation of the angels, the journey of the shepherds and wise men to honor Him–and discover how all of this fits in with how we prepare and celebrate for Christmas now. Invite unchurched friends and family to join you here this Christmas season!
This Sunday, November 24, we will begin distributing a special “The Cast of Christmas”-themed devotional book for you and your family to use this Christmas season. Make sure to pick up a copy from the Information Desk.
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Live Nativity
Churches around the Springfield area will perform a FREE live dramatic presentation of the story of Christ's birth and life Thursday, December 5 through Saturday, December 7 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Arena. Performances will be at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. each night. Members of our choir will be participating in the nativity choir.
The church bus will be going one of the three nights. Sign up at the Information Desk if you're interested in going. For more information, contact Doris Buckner or Mike Bruton.
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Christmas Dinner & Annual Business Meeting
Our annual church-wide Christmas dinner will be held on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. The church will provide the meat and drinks. Plan to bring at least one dish per adult/teenage member of your family. No nuts due to food allergies, please. Following the meal, we'll move the worship center for our annual business meeting to vote on the 2020 budget as well as new officers and committees.
Copies of the proposed 2020 budget will be distributed this Sunday, November 24. If you have any questions about the budget, talk with Terry Bruton (church treasurer) or Josh Erisman.
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Christmas Program
Be here Sunday, December 15 at 10:45 a.m. for a special Christmas program, featuring music from the FBC worship choir, the ThreeSixTEENS student ensemble, the KidsNOW children's choir, and our band and orchestra.
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Christmas Cards for Shut-Ins, etc.
If you know of a shut-in, someone in the nursing home, someone in the military, someone sick or alone, etc., add their name to the list at the Information Desk. Our painting classes would like to send them a beautiful, hand-painted Christmas card for let them know we are praying for them. Contact Martha Ogle or Jane Love for more information.
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This Week @ FBC Strafford
Sunday, November 24
9:00 a.m. - TA Truck Stop Service
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School
10:45 a.m. - Worship Service
3:30 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal
5:00 p.m. - ThreeSixTEENS Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Community Thanksgiving Service (Adults @ Landmark Church / Youth @ First Baptist Church)
Monday, November 25
5:30 p.m. - Missions Team Meeting
Tuesday, November 26
9:30 a.m. - Knitting & Crocheting Group @ Strafford Senior Center
1:00 p.m. - Painting Class
Wednesday, November 27
Church Office Closed
No NOW
Thursday, November 28
Thanksgiving Day
Church Office Closed
CLICK HERE to view full calendar.
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This Sunday, November 24
ECM - Linda W./Courtney E.
Greeters - Donna O./Louise L.
Information Desk - Martha O.
Kids Check-In - Connie W.
Van Driver - Matt L.
Audio - Wayne S.
Video - Garrett L.
Security - Larry A./Steve E.
Children's Church - Tyler & Richmond J.
Counters - Colleen A./Ryan F.
If you cannot serve on your assigned Sunday, please arrange a substitute and let the church office know by calling 736-2148 or emailing church@fbcstrafford.org. Thank you to all those who serve our church in these important roles each Sunday morning!
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