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11.11.22

Dear Faith Family,

Well, today, I got my first Christmas letter of 2022 in the mail.  It was a sweet note from an old friend.  The letter was written on candy stationery with snowflakes and filled with stories of the year in review.  It was good to get the update!  However, I must admit…. I did look at the calendar and wonder, “What happened to Thanksgiving?”   

Thanksgiving always seems to get lost in the shuffle.  Retailers go from spooky costumes to candy canes in less than 24 hours!  I understand the reasoning.  I am not naive to the money-making potential.  And yet, I’m convinced that we don’t linger long enough in the realms of gratitude.  Perhaps it is just me?  But, the truth is…. I think we all need thanksgiving!  

The Psalmist declares in Psalm 136:1, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.  His love endures forever.”

Over the next couple of weeks, I want to encourage you to take time to give thanks.  I know your life is busy, and the days are short.  But gratitude and thanksgiving are the soil from which great joy can grow.  If you are out of the habit, it may take a little effort.  But push beyond the ordinary lists.  Sure, we are grateful for our family, but what specifically?  What traits?  What blessings?  What evidence of God’s love and grace has been on display?  Write them down.  Count them.  Name them, one by one.

I’d also like to invite you to celebrate Thanksgiving with your faith family on Sunday, November 20th, @ 6 PM.  We will meet in the Worship Center for a time of worship, prayer, and corporate thanksgiving.  We will share the Lord’s Supper together and then go to the HUB for desserts.

I am looking forward to this special night!  Please plan to bring your favorite dessert to share and maybe some of the things you are thankful for! 

You are loved!

Pastor Chris

Church Family,

This Sunday evening, our students will be participating in our annual Thanks-O-Ween event. This will include a costume party, a full Thanksgiving meal, and a pumpkin carving contest. We will enjoy a family style meal as we break bread together and see who has the best carving skills when it comes to pumpkins.

Youth Minister
Christmas Tree Treats for the Children at Hewitt Elementary
We are accepting monetary donations for Little Debbie Christmas tree treats for the children of Hewitt Elementary. You may give your donation by making a contribution to FBC Hewitt designated Kids' Hope.
 
Hewitt Elementary Service Opportunity
The principal, Christy Watley has invited us to help with outside campus clean up day this Saturday, November 12, 7:30-11:30am. Just show up if you can help.

Our next Deacon's Meeting will be this Sunday, Nov 13, @ 3:30 PM in the HUB.  Please note the time is a little earlier than normal.  This will be the final meeting of 2022.   

Once every seven years, Christmas falls on a Sunday.  This is one of those years.  As we prepare for Christmas morning, we'd like your opinion on our starting time for worship.  We will not have our Sunday Morning Bible Studies on Christmas Day, but we will gather for worship.  Please click the link below to answer a brief survey about worship times for Christmas Day. 
CLICK HERE!
LLL - November 15 - Noon in the Hub

Program: What Are You Thankful For?
Meal: Traditional Thanksgiving Meal - Cost: $7.00
Reservation Deadline: 9AM November 14

 
Holiday Survival Seminar - Monday, November 14
6:30PM in the Office Conference Area
Sponsored by Grief Share

Senior Adults Ministering to Homebound
The Senior Adults will be making/addressing Christmas Cards to the homebound on Tuesday, November 29th from 2-4 pm in the HUB.  Please bring approximately 50 Christmas cards and stamps.  Our goal is for the homebound to receive as many cards as possible during the Christmas holiday.  We will also have supplies available if you would like to make your own cards.

Main Street Bethlehem, Burnett, TX - Sunday, December 11
We will be carpoooling to Burnet to Main Street Bethlehem on Sunday afternoon, December 11th.  For more information and to register, call the church office or register in your Bible Study class.

Food Collection - Last day to drop off - Nov 17

Each year FBCH partners with local organizations in a canned food drive to help the hungry in the greater Waco area. The needs in our community are greater now than ever and every little bit helps! This is the last week to bring your items to the church. You may bring items this Sunday and any time during the week Mon.-Thurs., 8:30-5. Collection boxes are in both the HUB and Worship Center. Monetary donations will be accepted, you may make checks payable to First Baptist Hewitt. Help us bless those in need in our community.
Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to join us on December 11th for an evening of Christmas caroling at Royal Manor Nursing Home.  Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. for a time of blessing the residents with the sounds of the season. 

IMPACT WEEKEND - January 13-15

It’s that time again for one of our students’ favorite events, IMPACT Weekend. This year’s theme is TOGETHER. In our culture today, there is more division than there is unity. In all the division, the Gospel speak a profound truth: In Christ, we are united. We are together. We want to teach the students to embrace a Christ-Centered Community. We will be partnering with a few other churches in the area to encourage unity and togetherness in Christ. Those churches are Brazos Meadows BC, FBC China Springs, and Columbus Avenue BC. 
 
To sign up your students, click HERE.
 
All Payments will go to Brazos Meadows. To pay for your student, click HERE. Choose Impact 2023 under FUNDS and list the students name(s) in the Memo.
 
If you would live to volunteer for the weekend, then please sign-up HERE.
 
When:   Jan 13-15
Cost:      By Dec. 1. Is $50
After Dec. 1 is $60

November Prayer Focus & Bible Reading Plan

Each month, we as a church family are seeking to consistently read God's Word and pray for the Gospel to be known in different parts of the world.  Our November edition of Together for the Gospel is now available at the church or by clicking here. 

Our prayer focus for the month of November is: Syria

Financial Update 

Monthly Giving Requirement: $67,632
November Giving Receipts: $24,472.00

Year to Date Required:  $152,168
Year to Date Received:  $158,144
Year to Date Surplus/Deficit: +5,976
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