First News November 2011

November 2011 Vol. 2 No. 11

FBC

Roundup

Sunday, November 20 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Chili Cook-off Western pictures Stick horse races Cupcake Walk Live music Wear your western duds.... hats, boots and belt buckles!

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SSFBC

What is happening at

Harvest Day 2011 November 6 Goal: $500,000

Harvest Day is our opportunity to give an extra gift to thank God for His continual blessings throughout this year!

Hopkins County Christian Alliance

Community

Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 20

Please pray and seek direction from God about your participation in Harvest Day 2011.

6:30 pm FBC Worship Cemter

Hopkins County Christian Alliance

Community Food Drive November 6-20 Drop off location at First Baptist Church next to the youth building

Benefiting the The Community Cupboard

Food needed: Canned meats, sugar, oil, hamburger helper and canned vegetables.

November

What is happening in

On-line Giving is now available at SSFBC.

Tithe and register for events... it is safe and secure!

More info @

www.ssfbc.org/#/online-giving

Middle School Final 5th Quarter Friday, November 4 Third Floor Bring $1 for Compassion.

One-Eighty meets every Wednesday at 7:50 am SSMS Library “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,endurance & gentleness.� 1 Timothy 6:11

After School Bowling Grades 1-5 Monday, November 21 3:30 - 5:00 pm Classic Lanes

$5 at the door (includes drink) Parents pick up children at 5:00 pm

Baby Dedication

Great Expectations

Sunday, November 27th 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services Call Denise in the church office to RSVP for the 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. service.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for all of the gifts you have donated to Operation Christmas Child this year!

Our goal is to pack 250 boxes in 2011!

Monetary donations are still needed to cover postage. It cost $7 to ship a box. If you would like to help ship a box to a child, please see Kathy in the church office.

6th Grade Disciple Now December 2 & 3 Details coming SOON!

SSFBC

What is happening at

WeeEngage Luncheon 12:15 pm Fellowship Hall What is WeeEngage?

Come find out on Sunday, November 6!

Tricia Ford Wilson grew up at FBC and is coming back to share with us how to share creative ways to impact our community.

WeeEngage exists to encourage Christians to fulfill the Great Commission by engaging in their communities, neighborhoods, and schools.

Lunch will be served...call the church office or register online... no cost...families of all ages are encouraged to attend.

Hymn Sing

with Rehoboth Baptist Association and First Baptist Church

10:00 am - 12:30 pm Fellowhip Hall

April 16-28, 2012 For more information, contact Fred Lewis.

Special music, preaching & lunch.

Week of Prayer Begins Sunday, November 27th Church Goal: $500,000

Featuring All of the Choirs and Orchestra of First Baptist Church

Rehoboth Annual Meeting

Saturday, December 10, 7:00pm

Sunday, November 6

Doors open at 6:15

September 21 & 22

FBC Mt. Vernon

for more information call (903) 885-0646

If you are interested in going, contact Shirley Bland in the church office.

6:45 pm Worship Service

CONFERENCE 2012

Celebrate! “...Be happy and full of joy, because the Lord has done a wonderful thing!� Joel 2:21

American Airlines Center

Sunday, December 11, 7:00pm 116 Oak Avenue Sulphur Springs

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ROC

Recreation Outreach

Volunteer Looking for a relevant ministry opportunity?

Volunteers are needed to work 3 hour shifts in the welcome center at the ROC. Email Mike @ mikearmstrong@ssfbc.org Be a blessing and be blessed.

opening soon

Address service requested

116 Oak Avenue Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482

Non-Profit Organization U.S Postage Paid Permit No. 174 Sulphur Springs, Texas