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MEMORIAL DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
DECEMBER 2014
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger . ’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising G o d , a n d saying “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, g o o d w i l l toward men.”
Luke 2: 8-14
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PASTOR’S
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PICTURES OF CHURCH
This week I attended a memorial service for the daughter of a community leader. I sat in a sanctuary filled beyond capacity with young and not so young. She was 22 years old and many of her friends attended. Her parents are slightly younger than me so their friends were there as well. The day before the service, her grandfather and sister were in attendance at our service. I’d never met them until that day. I expressed my sympathy in their loss telling them I would attend the memorial service. Being a parent and a grand-parent I could not imagine the deep sense of loss and what must seem like being lost in a fog of emotion. I asked myself, “How does one go through this experience, especially if one does not have a community of faith?” (I have been told the parents attend church in the area.)
Reading through the New Testament, I am struck by the metaphors used to describe the church. One well-known metaphor is the Body of Christ, another is a family or a community because we are called bothers and sisters. If the church is a family, you stick with it, work it out, stay in it. The church becomes more than what you get; it is what you give. Today, most people do not see the church as a communal family. The picture today is of a store (the church) and consumers (the individual). If a church is a retail outlet, it is no more than, where can I get the most bang for my buck? “Who has the best Black Friday deals?” or “Where is it most convenient?”. That leads me to ask you: How do you see the church? What are you doing to make it more like family?
- Pastor Jim
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From our families to yours Dr. & Mrs. Jim Doremus
T he Beasley Family Sabrina & Chloe Smitherman
Student Leadership
Memorial Drive Baptist Church students, we are looking to you for leadership in our new children’s ministry, Upwards. There is plenty of opportunity to volunteer your time on Sunday mornings to help lead, teach and mentor our children. You can make a huge impact! Please see Ryan or Lea Beasley for more details on how you can serve.
WORSHIP & STUDENTS
Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for the reception after the Christmas Program on Sunday, December 14. We currently have 2 people but ideally would like 5 or more. If you can help, please contact Ryan Beasley.
Christmas Party On Friday, December 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. there will be a Christmas Party for the students with a white elephant gift exchange. Ryan Beasley will be sending out more information soon.
White Elephant Gift Exchange Rules: Please keep the gifts to a $10 maximum. Each person brings one wrapped present Everyone gets a number. The person with the number 1 chooses a present to
unwrap. The person with the number 2 has a choice: they
can choose a new present OR “steal” the present from the first person.
If they “steal” the present from the first person, that person chooses a new present.
The game continues until all presents have been unwrapped.
Photos With Santa
Saturday, December 6 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by John Daugherty Realtors
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Upwards Children’s Church
Volunteers are still needed for Upwards Children’s Church. The intention is to get enough people to volunteer so we can have rotations, perhaps one month on, two months off. If you are interested and willing to help, please contact Lea Beasley.
Children’s Christmas Program & Party
The Children’s Christmas Program will be during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, December 14. We have room for children 5th grade and younger. Rehearsals will take place on Sundays during the Upwards Children’s Church service, so I hope to see all of our kiddos there! On Sunday, December 14 at 9:00 a.m. there will be a Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to attend.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Deacon of the Week November 30 - December 6
Jim Grubb 713.591.1155
December 7 - December 13 Nelda Ivey
281.413.7618 [email protected]
December 14 - December 20
Aaron Toler 832.687.9988
December 21 - December 27 Susan Schwartz
832.264.4478 [email protected]
December 28 - January 3
Marc Schwartz 832.265.0765
Poinsettias We have ordered poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas. If you would like to designate one in memory or honor of someone, there will be a sign up sheet with price in the foyer starting Sunday December 7 or you can email Sabrina Smitherman in the church office. You may take your poinsettia home after the Christmas Eve service or the following Sunday.
Missions Banquet Join us on Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. for wonderful Greek cuisine, catered by Simply Good Greek, and good company. Robert “Bob” and Janice Newell with Porta Tomorrow will be our guest speakers. You won’t want to miss this wonderful event. Tickets are $15/adult and $5/child under 12 and are on sale now from any member of the Missions Team or in the church office.
Wish List Worship Center Computer $2,000
Digital Mixing Board $2,500
Office Phone System $2,500
Camera Zoom Lens $300
Playground Shelter/Shade $2,800
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24 6:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a special candlelight
service.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Promise Keepers
DATE CH. SUBJECT LEADER
(BACK-UP)
12-5 53
That the Grace of God Doth Not Join
Itself with Those Who
Relish Earthly Things
Scott (Charlie)
12-12 54
Of the Different
Motions of Nature and
Grace
Stan (Harold)
12-19 55
Of the Corruption of Nature and Efficacy of
Divine Grace
Charlie (Rich)
A Charlie Brown Christmas Trivia 1. Pig Pen is the only person that Charlie Brown knows who can do what? 2. When catching snowflakes on his tongue, Linus thought the flakes needed something.
What? 3. What might Linus do with his blanket when he grows up? 4. How much does Lucy charge for psychiatric help? 5. During Charlie Brown’s psychiatric session with Lucy, he reveals that he has
pantophobia. What’s that? 6. Instead of getting “a lot of stupid toys”, what is it that Lucy wants for Christmas? 7. In dictating a letter to Santa, Sally ultimately asks Santa for one gift. What is it? 8. Lucy was kissed once during the show. Who kissed her? 9. How many good reasons did Lucy give to Linus to encourage him to memorize his lines
for the play? 10. What part is Sally asked to perform in the Christmas play? 11. What song did Schroeder play indicating it was his selection for the Christmas play
music? 12. What song did Lucy ask Schroeder to play that she didn’t recognize until he finally
played with only one finger? 13. What traditional Christmas carol does the entire Peanuts gang hum, and then eventually
sing at the end of the show? Trivia Answers
1. “Raise a cloud of dust in a snow storm.” 2. “Needs sugar!” 3. “Maybe I’ll make it into a sport coat.” 4. “Five cents please!” 5. The fear of everything! 6. Real Estate 7. “Just send money. How about tens & twenties?”
8. Snoopy…”ahhhhgg I’ve been kissed by a dog!” 9. “I’ll give you 5 good reasons!”...as she made a fist. 10. A shepard’s (Linus) wife. “Isn’t he the cutest thing!” 11. Fur Elise. “Beethoven Christmas Music!” 12. Jingle Bells 13. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
GENERAL INFORMATION
Coming Up In January... January 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR! (Church Office Closed) January 12 Deacon Meeting January 13 BYKOTA January 15 Messenger Deadline January 19 Leadership Meeting
12 Katherine McLaurin 16 Sally Gaines 16 Mitchell Sevcik 17 Ruth Johnson 25 Edwin Pierson 25 Robert Taylor 26 Mason Sanders 27 Tanner Hutchings 31 Lea Beasley
“Eye Opening” Orientation Session Learn the truth about real money for college
Tuesday, December 2 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Memorial Drive Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Speaker and Team Member of MY SAT Power (www.mysatpower.com), Kristi Dina, will share college test tips and helpful information. My SAT Power has helped thousands of students make better grades, increase SAT/ACT scores and create more scholarship opportunities. During the FREE presentation you will hear about:
Preparation: College advising and planning; PSAT/SAT/SAT Preparation; Academic Advising and Self-Management Skills
Packaging: Increase test scores, GPA and class rank; recommended extra-curricular activities
Positioning: Selecting colleges to maximize opportunities, best practices for admissions applications, power strategies to attract funding, find and secure college money
Email [email protected] to reserve your seat
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2
9a Mother’s Day Out 7p Trustee Meeting 7p “Eye Opening” Orientation Session
3 5:30p Dessert & Devotion 7p Choir Rehearsal
4 9a Mother’s Day Out
5 6:30a Promise Keepers
6 10a Pictures with Santa
7 2:30p Play Rehearsal 6p Missions Banquet
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
8 6p Deacon Meeting
9 9a Mother’s Day Out 11a BYKOTA
10 5:30p Dessert & Devotion 7p Choir Rehearsal
11 9a Mother’s Day Out
12 6:30a Promise Keepers 7p Student Christmas Party
13
14 9a Children’s Christmas
Program Party 11a Children’s Christmas Program 6:30p Christmas Program
15 Messenger Deadline
7p Leadership Meeting
16 9a Mother’s Day Out
17 5:30p Dessert & Devotion
18 9a Mother’s Day Out
19 6:30a Promise Keepers
20
21 22 23 24 6p Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve
25 26 27
28 29 30 31
New Years Eve
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p Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 9a Mother’s Day Out 7p Trustee Meeting 7p “Eye Opening” Orientation Session
3 5:30p Dessert & Devotion 7p Choir Rehearsal
4 9a Mother’s Day Out
5 6:30a Promise Keepers
6 10a Pictures with Santa
7 2:30p Play Rehearsal 6p Missions Banquet
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
8 6p Deacon Meeting
9 9a Mother’s Day Out 11a BYKOTA
10 5:30p Dessert & Devotion 7p Choir Rehearsal
11 9a Mother’s Day Out
12 6:30a Promise Keepers 7p Student Christmas Party
13
14 9a Children’s Christmas
Program Party 11a Children’s Christmas Program 6:30p Christmas Program
15 Messenger Deadline
7p Leadership Meeting
16 9a Mother’s Day Out
17 5:30p Dessert & Devotion
18 9a Mother’s Day Out
19 6:30a Promise Keepers
20
21 22 23 24 6p Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve
25 26 27
28 29 30 31
New Years Eve
DECEMBER 2014
Church Office Closed
Sunday Schedule 8:30 a.m. Prayer
9:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts 9:30 a.m. Small Groups
11:00 a.m. Worship & Upwards Children’s Church
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