F I R S T B A P T I S T

C H U R C H

G A D S D E N 235 South Fifth Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

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Jan Denton 600 Holly Ave. Apt. D-1 Gadsden, AL 35901

First Baptist Church Gadsden

November 22, 2020

Guests: We are glad you are worshiping

with us today! Please fill out the

information card and place it in the

offering plate as you leave the service.

Or if you prefer:

GUEST INFORMATIONGUEST INFORMATIONGUEST INFORMATIONGUEST INFORMATION

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MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials

Bob Galloway Anona Aderholdt Ken & Jan Flowers

Daniel Webb Ken & Jan Flowers

Rev. Mat Alexander ............................................................................................. Pastor

Rev. Woodie Turner ...................................................................... Minister to Families

Rev. Nathan Edwards ........................................................................ Minister of Music

Miss Lydia Sewell ................................ Director of Children’s Ministries and Missions

Mrs. Sharon Reynolds ......................................................................................... Pianist

Mrs. Lana Cornutt ........................................................................................... Organist

Christian SympathyChristian SympathyChristian SympathyChristian Sympathy

Is extended to Cameron & McKenna White and family in the loss of

Cameron’s grandmother, Jackie Jenkins.

Weekly Records for November 15, 2020Weekly Records for November 15, 2020Weekly Records for November 15, 2020Weekly Records for November 15, 2020 Stewardship RecordsStewardship RecordsStewardship RecordsStewardship Records Budget .......................... $14,199.18 Tithes Received ............ $19,955.86 Designated ........................ $338.00 Budget to Date ........... $653,162.28 Received to Date ........ $641,925.74

WorshipWorshipWorshipWorship Attendance .......................... 109 Kids Worship ......................... 21 Total Attendance ................ 130

Online giving is available at: https://portal.icheckgateway.com/firstbaptistgadsden/

Checks may be mailed to: PO Box 456, Gadsden, AL, 35902. PO Box 456, Gadsden, AL, 35902. PO Box 456, Gadsden, AL, 35902. PO Box 456, Gadsden, AL, 35902.

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It’s time to start shopping for Christmas and the EBA Missions Center has their wish list ready for gifts to distribute to those in need.

They will distribute gifts until December 18. CHRISTMAS WISH LISTCHRISTMAS WISH LISTCHRISTMAS WISH LISTCHRISTMAS WISH LIST

• Remote Control Cars • Toy Cars/Trucks • Dolls • Learning Toys • Superhero Toys • Disney Character Toys • Crafts • Books • Board Games • Coloring Books

• Crayons • Musical Instruments • Headphones • Radio/CD Players • Sports Equipment • Fishing Gear • Wrestling Toys • Skateboards • Skates • Pajamas

• Alabama/Auburn Items

• Sweatshirts/Hoodies • Coats • Purses/Wallets • Nail Care • Cologne • Hair Care • Jewelry • Gloves/Scarves

Sunday, November 29Sunday, November 29Sunday, November 29Sunday, November 29 Hanging of the Green 10:30 am

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering begins

Sunday, December 13Sunday, December 13Sunday, December 13Sunday, December 13 Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra Program 6:00 pm

Friday, December 24Friday, December 24Friday, December 24Friday, December 24 Christmas Eve Services 4:30 pm & 6:00 pm

Advent DecorationsAdvent DecorationsAdvent DecorationsAdvent Decorations

Help us decorate the sanctuary for the holiday season by ordering an

amaryllis or poinsettia in memory of or in honor of someone.

Please fill out the form below and Hurry! Numbers are limited.Hurry! Numbers are limited.Hurry! Numbers are limited.Hurry! Numbers are limited.

There are only 6 amaryllis, and 25 poinsettias available.

____________Amaryllis ($25) Pick up the week after Christmas

____________Poinsettia ($25) Pick up after Christmas Eve Service

In memory / honor of (circle/one): ____________________________________

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By_________________________________

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Prelude Mrs. Lana Cornutt Call to Worship 544 “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It” REDEEMED Stanzas 1, 3, & 4 Welcome Rev. Mat Alexander, Pastor Hymn 197 “Rejoice, the Lord is King” DARWALL Stanzas 1, 2, & 3 Responsive Reading 693 “Salvation” Choral Worship “Your Grace Still Amazes Me” Mr. Kent Back Rev. Ronnie Cornutt Mr. Wayne Cornutt Choral Worship “Speak, Lord in the Stillness” Schwoebel Pastoral Prayer Rev. Woodie Turner, Minister to Families Hymn 161 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” DIADEMATA On the final stanza, children are invited to FirstKids Worship. Message “Able Even to Raise Him from the Dead” Pastor Genesis 21-22 Time of Reflection Mrs. Sharon Reynolds Congregational Benediction 197 “Rejoice, the Lord is King” DARWALL Stanza 4

Rejoice in glorious hope! Our Lord and judge shall come And take His servants up to their eternal home; Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again, I say, rejoice! Postlude Mrs. Lana Cornutt

Sunday, November 22, 2020 10:30 am Sunday, November 22Sunday, November 22Sunday, November 22Sunday, November 22 8:15 am Deacon’s Meeting-Budget 9:30 am Joint Sunday School in Chapel 10:30 am Morning Worship 11:45 am Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 8:00 pm Rebroadcast

Comcast Channel 5

Monday, November 23Monday, November 23Monday, November 23Monday, November 23 8:00 am Ladies Exercise

Tuesday, November 24Tuesday, November 24Tuesday, November 24Tuesday, November 24 10:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Decorating Group Meets

Wednesday, November 25Wednesday, November 25Wednesday, November 25Wednesday, November 25 8:00 am Ladies Exercise

Church Facilities close at noon

Thursday, November 26 and Thursday, November 26 and Thursday, November 26 and Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27Friday, November 27Friday, November 27Friday, November 27

Church Facilities closed for Thanksgiving

This Week at FBCThis Week at FBCThis Week at FBCThis Week at FBC

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Wednesday, November 25Wednesday, November 25Wednesday, November 25Wednesday, November 25 • Church facilities close at noon

Thursday, November 26 Thursday, November 26 Thursday, November 26 Thursday, November 26 ---- Friday, November 27Friday, November 27Friday, November 27Friday, November 27

• Church facilities closed for Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 29Sunday, November 29Sunday, November 29Sunday, November 29 • Hanging of the Green

Wednesday, December 2Wednesday, December 2Wednesday, December 2Wednesday, December 2 • Lasagna for Lottie

Angela Ganshaw Corri Edwards

Whitney Alexander Becki Morgan & Lydia Sewell

Clay & Cathy Ellis Vanessa Walker Kylie Turner

Scott Morgan & Will Turner

Allen Ray, Chris Alexander Matt Jackson, Kay Moore Ricky Ray, Jarrod Walker

Larry Brittain Roger Higgins

Every Sunday there are numerous people serving behind the scenes.

What a blessing these people are to FBC.

Budget 2021Budget 2021Budget 2021Budget 2021

• Sunday, November 22, 8:15 am - Fellowship Hall Special Called Deacons Meeting Special Called Deacons Meeting Special Called Deacons Meeting Special Called Deacons Meeting (Budget Presentation)

• Sunday, December 6, following Morning Worship - Fellowship Hall ChurchChurchChurchChurch----Wide Budget DiscussionWide Budget DiscussionWide Budget DiscussionWide Budget Discussion Due to COVID restrictions, this will also serve as the Open Budget MeetingDue to COVID restrictions, this will also serve as the Open Budget MeetingDue to COVID restrictions, this will also serve as the Open Budget MeetingDue to COVID restrictions, this will also serve as the Open Budget Meeting

• Sunday, December 13, following morning worship Special Called Business Meeting Special Called Business Meeting Special Called Business Meeting Special Called Business Meeting (Budget Vote &Membership Changes)

Church members are welcome to attend this meeting to share proposals for the 2021 budget. If possible, please contact Becki

Morgan at bmorgan@fbcgadsden.org or (256) 547-6828 with proposals before the meeting.

Dona�ons may be made at the door or online at: https://portal.icheckgateway.com/firstbaptistgadsden/

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