At last, we=ve moved into our home in Christmas season, along with our adults and handbells. 11 Mae Brooks - Sunday School Mary N., Lisa & Tracy,
Gerald & Bonnie Lee - Worship Jordan, Jill
Midland. There are still boxes to Watch your calendars carefully. You won=t want to miss
18 Felix & Carolyn Hinson - Sunday Meredith & Scott, Lori,
unpack and things to put up, but it is any of the special Christmas programs and activities.
Sch. Bill & Sonya
beginning to feel like home. I want to This is my favorite season as we joyfully celebrate Jim & Cheryl Cameron -
thank you for giving us this Christ=s birth and the hope which is in our hearts Worship
opportunity and thank the deacons because of Him. 25 Tom Hill - Sunday School Jim & LeeAnn, Cory &
Watts and others for helping us physically Harold & Louise Floyd - Worship Abby, Jamin & Janna
Up?? move our heavy furniture, including two Finally, I want to thank everyone for participating in our
pianos and a pump organ. We couldn=t pictorial directory. We had a great turnout and eagerly
have done this without your help. I also want to thank await the arrival of our best book ever.
Dec Deacon of the Week Stewardship – Dec.
you for providing the parsonage for us to use for the
Love Pastor Terrell 7 Gerald Lee Jim Cameron
last ten years. We are already missing the convenience
Felix Hinson
of living so close to the church. The parsonage has 14 Ann Burgess
been appraised, and a recommendation about this 21 Ted Parker Jan. – Harold Floyd
property will be presented soon. 28 Danny Poplin Betty Huneycutt
De Church Greeters Nursery - Worship
Jan 4 Alan Smith Usher – Dec.
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We have so much to be thankful for as a church. God
11 Chip Alsobrooks Wes Tucker
7 Felix Hinson - Sunday School Jane G., April, Ashley,
continues His work here in a wonderful way. Now that
Deborah Tucker - Worship Tinker, Doris 18 Doug Burgess Usher - Jan
permits have been obtained, we can get to work on
14 Daren & Stacie Stoker - Sun. Angie, Matt & Melanie, 25 David Efird Todd Craven
completing renovations on the Davis Building for our Sch. Marilyn, Danny & Julie
Youth. Jamin Brown - Worship
21 Margaret Tyson - Sunday School Ronell, Shannon, Bonnie,
I am amazed at the growth of our children=s choir and Charles Kippes - Worship Amber, Dot A.
28 Edith Coble - Sunday School Kayla P., Thomas & Nicole,
Jennifer Eaglen - Worship Tucker W., Gale
Ja Telia Baucom - Sunday School Kay & Cody, Ashlea, Kayla
n Todd Craven - Worship H., Paige, Wes & Rebekah
4
youth choir. They will be sharing with us during this
We continue to extend our drop off your donations in the large box located in the Ajourney@ is free, but you=ll be responsible for your
prayers, love, support, and basement kitchen area. meal. Please sign up for this outstanding depiction of
Christian sympathy to the familes the nativity.
of Vivian Lorch, Lewis Efird,
Croppsie Barnhardt, and Junior You missed it!! If you didn=t go to see AThe Real
Morton. Christmas Story,@ then you truly missed a great time Ladies, don=t miss the
and wonderful music and drama. We hope to go again Women=s Bible Studies on
in the spring to see another show at Narroway which December 8 and January 12 at
For December, we are collecting toiletries such as toilet illustrates the miracles of Jesus. More information later. 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the
tissue, paper towels, cleaning supplies, shampoo, We will be traveling to China Grove on December 12, church. Dianne Hudson continues to lead our study. If you
toothpaste, soap, deodorant & personal hygiene for the leaving at 5:00 p.m. to drive through AJourney to need any information, please contact Amy Boger.
Stanly Community Christian Ministries (SCCM). Please Bethlehem@ and have dinner at Gary=s BBQ. The
In memory of Dot Smith, Mary Jo Elting Lorch by:
donations were given to the Building Fund by: Rachel Furr Margaret Tyson
Scott & Meredith Broadaway Tony & Joy Helms Wiley & Joyce Little
Matt & Melanie Hudson Pamela Wellons Jim & Cheryl Cameron
Bud & Teresa Smith Lewis & Frances Davis Ted & Jewell Parker
Clyde & Doris Hatley
Betsy Stewart Heath Terry & Patty Whitley Oakboro High School Class of 1959
Rick & Linda Smith Ruth Turner Jim & Shelbie Davis
Amy Whitley Clinton & Marie Teeter
Margaret Bowers Margaret Tyson In memory of Croppsie Barnhardt,
Jim & Shelbie Davis Harriet & Bill Archer contributions to the Building Fund were
Amy Whitley given by:
A donation was made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Jerry & Doris Eudy & Family, Harding & Cora Eudy, Mae Brooks
by Clinton & Marie Teeter in memory of Dot Smith. Dwight & Zelma Eudy & Family Doug & Ann Burgess
Dan & Eleanor Brooks Wiley & Joyce Little
Ted & Jewell Parker
In memory of Margie Huneycutt Jim & Shelbie Davis Tom & Bertha Rogers
donations were given to the Building Fund by: Chip & Dot Alsobrooks
Matt & Melanie Hudson Contributions were given to the Building Fund by Margaret Tyson
Wilson & Aline Tarlton Bud & Teresa Smith and Jim & Shelbie Davis in memory of Larry & Judy Tucker
James & Dianne Hudson Mildred Huneycutt. Clyde & Doris Hatley
Doug & Ann Burgess Keith & Barbara Drye
Bud & Teresa Smith Charles & Louise Berg and Mazeppa Boy
Pat Almond In memory of Dwight Hill, a donation was given to the Building Scout Troop 167
Fund by Betsy Stewart Heath. Wilson & Aline Tarlton
Rella Huneycutt, Zoe Burleson, Evelyn Hatley
Stephen Burleson, & Shanna Crump In memory of Vivian Lorch, in sympathy of Elizabeth Arrowood Miky & Marilyn Huneycutt
Betsy Stewart Heath Family, contributions were made to the Building Fund by Wilson & Jim & Shelbie Davis
Robert Eggleston Jr. Aline Tarlton. First Baptist Church, Oakboro
Peggy Davis Hazel Brattain Snider, Raymond & Prue
Ronald & Christina Huneycutt Donations were given to the Building Fund in memory of Vivian Snider, Jerry & Kathy Snider, Janice &
Douglas Harris
Louise & Ernest Witherspoon Keith & Barbara Drye Mae Brooks.
Michael Redding Ted & Jewell Parker
Jack & Bea Goodman
A memorial was given to the
NC Baptist Children=s Homes
by James & Dianne Hudson in memory of ATo Our Church Family,
Croppsie Barnhardt.
In honor of Ola Helms=s birthday, a gift was presented to During our time of loss you have been such a
Contributions were made to the Building Fund the Building Fund by blessing. From prayers, visits, cards, phone calls, food
in memory of Lewis Efird by: Mae Brooks.
Mae Brooks and flowers. We appreciate all of you! Even now that
Wiley & Joyce Little
Ted & Jewell Parker In honor of The Brotherhood, a month has passed, you continue to show love and
Mae Brooks made a donation to their fund.
Margaret Tyson
First Baptist Church, Oakboro support you will never know how much that means to
A donation was made to the Baptist Children=s Homes of us. During the last year of grandmother=s life her
In memory of Lewis Efird, Brooks & Jane Barnhardt made a
North Carolina by Geraldine Stewart in honor of Vera mind was deteriorating. Thank you for
Robinson.
donation to the NC Baptist Children=s Homes. making her feel she was fine. Again,
In memory of Billie Crisco, and Harold Curlee, a donation In honor of Deborah Tucker=s birthday, Ted & Jewell thank you for everything. We love you
was given to the Building Fund by Jim & Shelbie Davis. Parker gave a contribution to the Building Fund.
All!!@
In memory of Junior Morton, donations were made Sonja Linthicum made a donation in honor of the Ladies #2 Dot Smith=s Family
to the Building Fund by: Sunday School Teachers: Evelyn Hatley, Hope Gaston, and
Mae Brooks
Christmas programs and the Oakboro Parade and the West Stanly Players Cast and Crew (so much
Families Involved
festivities. talent!) and their tremendous productions of AMurder
From the Jenkins family of in Serving Him
Is Fun!@ and AKilling Mr. Withers.@ We attended
Oakboro to your family: May
Here=s some CONGRATS. Gavin Phillips was inducted opening night Thursday, November 20, and everything
God bless you at Christmas and always. We are really
into the Beta Club at their respective schools, and was AWESOME! Judy & Larry Tucker and Kim Goodman
excited about celebrating Jesus Christ=s birth with our
Preston Flowers, Hannah Privette, Allison Efird, Hailey spent much time preparing for the guests with great
precious Oakboro family! We encourage you to
Bates, Brooke Harvey and Daniel Jenkins are all in food and hospitality! Thank you, thank you!
remember the reason why Jesus came to Earth, and we
their second year of Beta Club at their schools. We
all have much to do before the Lord returns. Our
admire their good grades and hard work and are so THANK YOU for helping provide 19 Operation
middle-school youth Sunday school lessons have been
very proud of you! Congratulations also to Ashlea Christmas shoe boxes. That will
very deep and intense on the need to ALive Out Loud@
Watkins, who has been accepted to the University of make 19 kids VERY HAPPY! ~~
with the message from Romans 15:30 ASo reach out
North Carolina at Greensboro. We love and appreciate Dana Jenkins & Amy Boger
and welcome one another to God=s glory.@ Please ask
you so much! (Let Dana know of your achievements!)
people that you see every day if they are Christians and
Merry Christmas to ALL the boys and girls and ALL
have a daily relationship with the Lord. Please pray for
More BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Wes Tucker and all the families of First Baptist Oakboro.
this community. I=m looking forward to all of the
Big Youth Events Coming Up! food once inside arena.
All Youth 6th - 12th Grades and Youth Leadership You=re Invited: We invite EVERYONE to come and hear Mandy Smith & Dana Jenkins are going to take the
are invited the presentation of ALord, I Lift Your Name on group of Youth in lieu of Youth Choir that night.
December 13 High@, written by Karla Worley & Steven Taylor by the
6th - 12th grade Youth Choir of First Baptist Church. You Groups include: Hawk Nelson, NewSong, Toby Mac,
5:00 - 9:00 pm.
will be blessed by this service of worship ON Brandon Heath, Stephanie Smith, Francesca Battistelli &
Meet at and return to the church
Tony Nolan (guest speaker)
December 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Dress with coats, hats, scarves & gloves
JOIN US! The Preschool and Children=s Choirs will
Winterplace
Each individual is asked to bring a total of 4 canned sing on Sunday morning, December 7, and then will
present AChristmas Songs@ and ACase of the Missing 30 Youth and Adults from First Baptist have made
goods or non-perishable items: 1 for each course of
Christmas@ written by Dennis & Nan Allen. ALL reservations for Winter Weekend in West Virginia for
the night. We will collect canned goods at 5:00, then
preschoolers and children and their families are February 27 - March 1, 2009
progress to various locations.
invited to a AHappy Birthday, Jesus@ party after the (Reservations are closed!)
evening service at 6:00 p.m. We are excited about the great weekend planned.
Food Middle School High School
Please pray about what God will reveal to us!
Appetizer Families of Preston Families of Andrew The Children=s Choir has been invited to present ACase
s Flowers & Zach Smith & Kayla of the Missing Christmas@ and sing at two other A mailbox will be operated by our GA=s and RA=s and
Broadaway Plummer is located on the first floor of the educational building.
locations.
Location: 213 Glenwood Location: 1171 N. Please donate 424 for every Christmas card you would
December 8 - Children=s Choir as usual and 4:00
Dr. Main St
performance at Spring Arbor. want to mail to someone in the
Salads Families of Elizabeth Families of Hunter December 15 - Children=s Choir as usual and 4:00 church family and help support
Maness and Jade & Harvey and Ashlea the Lottie Moon Christmas
performance at Stanly Manor
Gavin Phillips Watkins
offering. The church goal is
Location: N Main Street Location: 130 Osborne
Winterjam Tour Spectacular $6,200, so please send cards to your church family
Dr
For all 6th - 12th graders through this project, which will help achieve our goal
Main Fellowship Building Sunday night, January 11, 2009 this year. We do ask that you place them in alphabetical
Entree LASAGNA Charlotte, North Carolina @ Time Warner Cable order. THANK YOU!!
Arena
Desserts Home of Jenkins Family
812 Meadow Dr. Doors open early; we will meet at church at 4:00 p.m. The GA=s and Mission Friends made some beautiful
You need $10 cash for ticket plus any money for Christmas ornaments, and for every $300 the church
BBQ Donations 509.35
Country Store 318.32
receives for the Lottie Moon offering, an ornament will Scholarship 50.00
Youth Ministry 20.00
be placed on the small tree in the fellowship building.
Sights and Sounds of Janice Watts
and Bethel Baptist Church - Mr. Wes Watts
December 21 - 4th Sunday of Advent ALOVE@
11:00 a.m. - Adult Choir, Instrumentalists, Handbell
Choir
December 7 - 2nd Sunday of Advent ~ APEACE@ Message - Dr. D. Terrell Watts
11:00 a.m. - Adult Choir, Instrumentalists 6:00 p.m. - First Baptist Church Adult Choir Presents
Preschool Choir (ages 2-5 years) Songs AJoy, Joy, Joy@ at First Baptist, Oakboro
Children=s Choir (K-5th grade) Songs
December 24 - 11:00 p.m.
Message - Dr. D. Terrell Watts
Christmas Eve Service
6:00 p.m. Preschool Choir presents AChristmas
Candles, Carols & Communion
Carols@
Children=s Choir presents ACase of the Missing
Christmas@
written by Dennis & Nan Allen
From the Entire Staff
(Happy Birthday, Jesus! Party will follow service)
December 14 - 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ AJOY@
11:00 a.m. - Adult Choir, Instrumentalists,
Youth Choir Praise (6th - 12th grades) Tithes & Offerings
Message - Dr. D. Terrell Watts
6:00 p.m. Youth Choir (ages 6th - 12th grades)
presents
ALord, I Lift Your Name on High@
by Karla Worley & Steven Taylor
December 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
Community Presentation of AJoy, Joy, Joy@
written by David Clydesdale
presented by Adult Choirs of First Baptist Oakboro-Mrs.