The MessengerFirst Baptist Church of HudsonNovember 28, 2018 - Volume 46, Number 47

Family Night at Christmas THIS Sunday, December 2nd,

6 PM in the Sanctuary A time to prepare our hearts for Christmas. All our choirs will sing as we celebrate this special time of year. You don’t want to miss this!

Toy Store Volunteer Opportunity!Every year the Toy Store provides toys for the children in our community who need it most! The parents are invited to come and “shop” for their child’s Christmas presents FREE OF CHARGE! Not only that, they are also given the good news of Salvation through Jesus Christ while they are here! If you would like to volunteer to help, volunteer sheets are now available at Connect Central, bulletin locations, and the church office. Volunteer days are December 11, 13, & 14.

Cookie Caper for Homebound Members

THIS Sunday, December 2nd, 2018The Life Applications class is once again doing their Cookie Caper ministry for our Homebound Members. Please bring homemade cookies to the Life Center Kitchen this Sunday December 2nd before Life Groups begin. Life Applications class will package the cookies and place them with the Homebound Christmas gifts right outside the church office.

Thank You!A big “Thank You” to Josh & Delana Turner for the big breakfast that you put out for the “Seniors” of our church on November 17th - also thanks to the “Helpers” that assisted the youth. It was delicious and enjoyed by all. It was a real treat and we appreciated it very much. Looking forward to it again.

In Christ’s Love, Nancy M. Ramsey

Christmas Day Lunch!It’s beginning to look a lot like...Christmas Day Lunch Time! Volunteer forms are now available! Start planning your time to serve. You can also sign up to have meals delivered for you or someone you know. Look for more information in the coming weeks.

-CDL TeamBroughton Hospital Christmas Wish List

Broughton Hospital has been caring for citizens with mental illnesses since 1875. They are in need of prayers, monetary funds and a variety of items for their patients. To donate money, send checks to; The Cheer Fund, Broughton Hospital Volunteer Services, 1000 South Sterling St., Morganton, NC, 28655. Wish list items can be dropped off or you can schedule a pick up with Stephanie McClure at 828-433-2141. Wish list items include: slippers, gloves, adult coloring books, wallets, game books, chap-stick and fleece throws. For a complete list contact the church office.

For Sale!The church is selling left over metal chairs for $2.00 each. First come, first served. Call the church office at 828-728-4297 if you are interested.

Christmas Cantada 2018

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEKSunday, December 2

First Day of Advent8:45 AM - Media Center Open9 AM - Morning Worship, First Kids Worship10 AM - Life Groups/Sunday School11 AM - Morning Worship1:30 - 4:30 PM - LCG Reserved5:30 PM - Media Center Open6 PM - Family Night at Christmas

Monday December 35 - 9 PM - LCDR & K Reserved, Blanche Fox Class

Tuesday, December 46 PM - Missions Committee Meeting, LCDR

Wednesday, Decemebr 56:30 PM - Prayer Meeting, RA’s & GA’s7 PM - Adult Choir

Thursday, December 65 - 9 PM - LCDR & K Reserved, Circle of LoveBus #2 Reserved, W.H.O.

Friday, December 75:30 - 8 PM - LCDR & K Reserved, Pairs & Spares Class

Saturday, December 83 PM - 7 PM - LCDR & K Reserved

First Kids Trip!Christmas Lights at the

Charlotte Motor SpeedwaySunday, December 9th

The group will be leaving at 4 PM from Hudson First. There is no cost, just bring money for food. Please sign up by Wednesday, Dec. 5th. Sign up sheets are located at Connect Central, the First Kids Worship Area, and the First Kids Sunday School Department.

GA’s Lottie Moon Post Office Begins!The GA’s will be collecting Christmas Cards to deliver to Life Groups/Sunday School classes each Wednesday and Sunday through January 2nd. The cost for the GA’s to send your letter is $.25 or any donation. Please deposit your cards and donation in the blue mail box that is located right outside the church office.

Toy Store Dinner Theater Spring 2019

Miracle on the Mountain, a play by Bill Wilson, recounts the story of Crossnore School founder, Mary Martin Sloop. This production will be a fund raiser for the Toy Store. Roles are available for anyone age 6 and up. Questions? Call Stephen Starnes at (828) 514-8193 or email him at lincstaff1@gmail.com. Performance dates are March 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd of 2019. Rehearsals will start in January 2019.

Bus Trip to Hamrick’s in Gaffney, SCWednesday, December 5th

Depart at 8 AMBring money for lots of Christmas shopping and lunch. Sign up at the bulletin board outside the Media Center or call the church office at 828-728-4297.

Hudson - South Caldwell Alumni Choir presents: Part 1 Handel’s The Messiah

December 2nd, 20183:45 PM

This performance will be located at The Church of the Latter - Day Saints, 1775 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir, NC.

Welcome New Members!

Callie White1371 Cedar Valley Church Rd

Lenoir, NC 28645-8015Callie White joined our church family on November 4, 2018. She is the daughter of Chad & Amy White who are also members of Hudson First!

Report for November 25, 2018Sunday School Enrollment 508Sunday School Attendance 234Worship Attendance 390

Designated Gifts ReceivedBack Pack Food Ministry 25.00Christmas Lunch 35.00Shoebox Ministry 185.00Toy Store Fund 755.00Total Designated 1,000.00General Funds Required Year-to-Date 127,448.00% Received Year-to-Date 101%General Funds Receipts are currently 1% above our needs.

Welcome New Members!

Ashley Beck Macchia169 Cedar Ave

Hudson, NC 28638-2207(828) 310-9212

Ashley Macchia joined our church family on November 4, 2018. She is newly wed to Jake Macchia, who is also a member at Hudson First!

Todd & Donna Swanson1850 Lee Pearson Rd

Granite Falls, NC 28630-9287(704) 713-6357

Todd & Donna Swanson joined our church family on November 4, 2018.

Senior Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev . Mack Jarvis, III

Associate Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev . Luke Brakefield

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Pianist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan RenfrowPraise Team

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NURSERY WORKERS:December 2, 2018

9 AM: Donna & Lewis Miller, Sandy & Jeanne Winkler, Lynsey Burgess11 AM: Betty Barnhart, Peggy & Wayne Wilkie, Wilnita Cloer

First Kids WorshipEach Sunday, 9 AM

Check IN: 8:45- 8:55 AMCheck OUT: 10 - 10:10 AM

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