January 2018

See calendar for other regularly scheduled activities.

1 New Year’s Day, Church Office Closed

3 Regular Wednesday Evening Activities

Resume

7 New Sunday Schedule Time and Worship

Time Begins

Budget & Finance Committee Mtg

8 Newsletter Deadline

9 Church Council Mtg; Fit for the Master

WINGS (Young Adult Bible Study)

10 Regular Wednesday Activities

14 Arthur Ave Collection date; AWANA-

Light Out Night

15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Church

Office Closed

16 Deacons Mtg.

17 Business Mtg.

18 Saints Alive Luncheon

21 Lord’s Supper

22 Nominating Committee Meeting

23 WINGS Bible Study; Fit for the Master

24 Regular Wednesday Night Activities

26-27 Men’s Summit, Urbancrest BC, Lebanon

28 AWANA (VIP Night)

29 WEE School Sunday

30 WINGS Bible Study; Fit for the Master

31 Regular Wednesday Night Activities

Page 2:

Tim’s Desk (Pastor Tim Binns)

My Two Cents (Jonathan Thiede)

Grace Notes (Daniel Young) Page 3: ♦ Ministry Events Page 4:

Facts and Figures

Risner Scholarship Inserts:

More Ministry Events / Calendar

Inside This Issue…

Precept Bible Study

“II Corinthians”

Tuesday Evening Ladies Class Begins

January 16, 2018

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This book tells us how to be strong in the Lord when accusations and

persecutions are directed toward us, how to have

confidence in Him and not lose heart, and even how to correct those who

are our accusers. Contact Debby Devoli at 937-864-5221, text

937-408-9352 or email debodavoli@woh.rr.com as soon as

possible as we need to order workbooks. Child care by reservation only.

Call Roxie Tomas at 879-4553 to make child care reservation.

For overnight accommodations, please call & arrange payment at the

Baymont Inn & Suites, 2793 Water Park Dr., Mason (513) 754-1166.

LOCATION: URBANCREST, LEBANON OH

FRI. DINNER @ 5PM, SUMMIT @ 7PM;

SAT. BREAKFAST @ 7 AM, SUMMIT @ 9 AM

“Fit for the Master” — Ladies Exercise Class

Tuesdays starting January 16, 2018

Fellowship Hall

New Time: 10:00 am-11:15 am

“Fit for the Master” is for women of all ages. All fitness levels are able to

participate, so come and join us on this transformational journey! There is no cost. Child

care is provided by reservation only. If you plan on attending, please call Roxie

Thomas at 879-4553 to make your reservation.

For more information contact Debby Davoli by call 937-864-5221, text

937-408-9352, or email debdavoli@woh.rr.com.

And that I did not shrink back from proclaiming to you anything that was profitable or from teaching it to you in public and from house to house. Acts 20:20

Men’s Summit—A Conference For Men January 26-27, 2018

Urbancrest Baptist Church

2634 Drake Road, Lebanon, OH 45306

Sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan on attending.

Cost is $15. Deadline to register is January 19.

Sign up and pay Trey Clifton!

It is hard to believe it is December. Time sure is flying. We are

celebrating the birth of our Savior as I write this and preparing

for a new year. As your Transitional

Pastor, I want you to know I really appreciate all of your support as I try to prepare you for your next

pastor. Please continue to pray for him and his family. Being the transitional pastor, I have to help make

hard decisions. That is why we had a survey for our early worship attenders. We received many different

responses as to why people attend that service. Many were very valid. Others were not quite as valid. The staff and

I discussed them all. We have come to the conclusion, though, that at this time we would be better stewards of our resources and volun-

teer manpower to go to one service. We really feel that since one of the issues made apparent at the church

memories workshop was that 20% do 80% of the work. We need to protect the 20%. One reason that I see is unity. Since we have been looking at Acts, the church seemed to always be

gathered in one place as God did wonderful works. This allowed everyone to experience the wonders of the Lord

together. Another reason is appearance. A sanctuary that is less than a quarter full does not look inviting to guests. They see

a church that is past its growth time. We know better, but need to show them a better picture. The last reason is one that we do not like to talk about, is security. I plan on having a team come in and lead training

to help our church become more secure. One concern I know they will have is the number of doors that we have

open from the first service until the end of the second service. Going to one service will make it easier to plan on

which doors to lock and when. I know this will not please everyone, but when we go to one service the first Sunday in January, we will also change

times a little. The new times will be 9:15 A.M. for Bible Study and 10:30 A.M. for worship. This will allow our AWANA

leaders a little more time to have a break before they return to work with our children.

Pastor Tim.

Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers, and be compas-sionate and humble.” -- 1 Peter 3:8

Unity is a gospel attitude. Because of Jesus’ blood, we are not only united to Christ, but to one another. When you see a church squabbling, it’s usually because one or two groups of people have elevated their own agendas over Christ’s. Unity is the biggest reason I am in full

support of moving to one service. Going forward, unity in the gospel must be key. We all must agree on the essentials, having the humility to look past secondary and tertiary issues (our preferences) if it means being united under Christ. There are some who will find reason to discourage this move, but I believe for unity’s sake we must see the good in this.

Tim Binns - From Tim’s Desk

Daniel Young - Grace Notes

Jonathan Thiede - My two Cents

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!”(Ps. 133:1) Happy New Year! I know that many people have strong opinions about moving to a single service at 10:30AM. I, for one, am fully in favor of this move. Our musicians and techs work very hard all week long for their employers, and because of their servant hearts, they have also put in very early hours on Sunday morning for years. I have actually lost choir members because they could not

commit to both services and felt guilty about committing to only one. The very day that Tim announced our move in 2018 to one service, one former choir member came up to me and said she would return to choir since we will be in one service. In other words, reducing commitment levels will increase participation. That is only woman’s story. This move affects all of us in one way or another. Please take care to see the good things that this decision brings.

“His Hands”

Lap Quilting Ministry

Tuesday,

January 2 ~ 9:00 a.m.

Meet in the Annex

Collection Date: January 17

50+

Luncheon for

Saints Alive (50+)

Thursday, January 18 12:30 p.m. at

Collier’s Family

Restaurant, Springfield

Sign up on the reservation

sheet at the SA bulletin

board. Transportation is

available.

Canned goods and

hygiene items

needed: Deodorant,

shampoo, toilet

tissue, paper towels

Saturday, January 20Saturday, January 20

9:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.

Foy’s Rock and Roll GrillFoy’s Rock and Roll Grill 22 E. Main St., Fairborn22 E. Main St., Fairborn

7th grade and older, $6; 1st-6th grade, $4;

Preschoolers - K, Free; Maximum for family, $25

Sign up in the foyer by the Sunday prior.

If you are on the standing reservation list and know ahead of time you will not be able to attend, please mark your name off the list for that week or call the office .

Available each week: Coffee, Ice Tea, Lemonade, Water

January Menu

January 3- 5:30 p.m. Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn,

Rolls, Salad, Dessert Kids: Pancakes, Sausage January 10 - 5:30 p.m.

Fried Chicken, Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Corn, Rolls, Salad, Dessert

Kids: Chicken Nuggets, Pretzels, Butter Bread January 17 - 5:30 p.m.

Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Corn, Rolls, Salad, Dessert

Kids: Grilled Cheese, Potato Chips January 24 - 5:30 p.m.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Salad, Dessert

Kids: Hotdogs, Mac & Cheese January 31-5:30 p.m.

Spaghetti and Meatballs, Texas Toast, Salad, Des-sert

The way to Heaven takes a step of...

Faith F is for forgiveness God’s forgiveness is in Jesus only. Romans 3:23 & Ephesians 1:7

A is for Available While God’s forgiveness is available, it is not automatic. John 3:16 & Matt. 7:21

I is for Impossible According to the Bible, it is impossible to get to heaven on our own. Eph. 2:8-9

So how can a sinful person have eternal life and enter heaven?

T is for Turn Turn, or repent, from sin and self. Luke 13:3

Turn to Jesus alone as your Savior and Lord. John 14:6

H is for Heaven Heaven is a place where we will live with God forever. John 14:3

Eternal life begins now with Jesus. John 10:10

Weather Advisory Policy

If Greene County issues a Level 2 or 3 road condition advisory for our area, Sunday or Wednesday night church services/activities will be canceled. If a Level 1 condition is issued, but it is determined by Pastor and in consultation with the Chairman of Deacons, that sidewalks and parking lot conditions are unsafe, an announcement will be placed on television stations, our website, and Facebook.

The Pastor and Chairman of Deacons will determine the need for closures during normal weekday office hours.

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. January 3,10,17,24,31 Call Roxie at 878-4074.

Wednesday Night Activities

For Our Children:

Children’s Choir,

Mission Friends , RAs & GAs

Preschooler: 3 yrs and potty trained through

Kindergarten.

Mission Friends/Music 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Wing, Rm D106

Children’s Choir

6:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

Grades 1-6

Girls In Action

Girls, Grades 1-6

6:30 p.m., Rm. B204 Leader: Ginny Howell

Royal Ambassadors

Boys, Grades 1-6

6:30 p.m., Rm. B205 Leader: Bob Andes

Sundays 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Cubbies - 3 yrs old (& potty trained) Sparks - K - 2nd grade

T&T - 3rd - 6th

VBS INSTiTUTE

March 10, 2018

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Dublin, Ohio

Winter Olympics Friday, February 2, 2018

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Children 1st-6th grade

Pick up a registration form in

the Children’s wing.

IN-REACH

Sunday, January 21, 2018

12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The children will be making welcome gift

bags for children who visit FBC

children’s wing.

Sundays 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Cubbies - 3 yrs old (& potty trained) Sparks - K - 2nd grade

T&T - 3rd - 6th

THE PEOPLE CAME

Sunday School

11/26 170 12/03 215 12/10 202 12/17 175 12/24 n/a

Morning Worship Service 11/26 199 12/03 268 12/10 250 12/17 217 12/24 n/a

Evening Activities 11/26 n/s 12/03 121 12/10 244 12/17 72 12/24 n/a

THE PEOPLE GAVE

Weekly Budget $13,405.51

Tithes/Offerings

11/26 $6,771.00 12/03 $21,044.50 12/10 $14,503.75 12/17 $13,828.00 12/24 n/a

Weekly Budget To Date: $683,655.00 - as of 12/17/2017 Tithes/Offerings To Date: $606,184.83 - as of 12/17/2017

Over/(Under): ($77,470.17) - as of 12/17/2017

Steve Risner Scholarship

The Steve Risner Memorial Scholarship Committee has up

to $2,000 in scholarship funds for qualified graduates or

graduating youth in the Greater Dayton Association of

Baptists.

Applicants must be preparing for full-time church or

missionary service.

Deadline for receipt of applications is February 1, 2018.

Scholarship criteria are available through the church office

or our website: www.fbcfairborn.org.

Transition Meeting

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

6:30-8:00 p.m. In the Fellowship Hall

This will be the first of a series of meetings to work

through the transition process. We will be looking at

the church's current reality. Program leaders, deacons

and anyone interested can attend.