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Happy Birthday!…If you are a church member and your birthday is not listed, please call Melissa(792.5117,ext.247)andmakesurewehaveyourbirthdateonfile.

November 18: Wes Harrell, Marie Nelson, Brenda SmithNovember 19: Joe Culver, Wesley Davidson, Jennifer Farish, Kim Hart, Lydia ScarveyNovember 20: Gabriela Lopez, Don McMullan, Carmen StricklandNovember 21: Amber Price November 22: Suzy Coe, Sylvia Dykes, Sherry Kennedy, Austin Nowell, John Proctor, Joe WestonNovember 23: Patricia Battisttini-Smith, Ronnie Creel, Rick Grigsby, Louise Moon, Nina Nelson, Ray Rollins, Jr.November 24: John Bowen, Sherry Daniels, Abby Melton, Rebecca Ramsey, Leigh Ann Sharon

Deacons for October November 18–24, 2012Prospect Visitation: Todd Parker (678.0692)

Deacon on Call& Hospital Visitation:Jerry White794-3653

Troy Street MonitorNovember 18A.M. & P.M.ServicesClay Parrish

• Prayer Team •Anyone in need of special

prayer, please contact:Kevin Woodcock (793.5770)

Jim Fitzgerald (793.0677)or Johnny Fain (792.5117).

November 18, 20128:15 a.m. Worship

Contemporary Worship in the ChapelThe Gathering

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10:45 a.m. WorshipTraditional Worship in the Sanctuary

A Celebration of 125 Years at First BaptistVideo Presentation

Hymn 206 - O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Introduction and Invocation - Justin Cobb

Choral Praise - Sanctuary ChoirWhen I Think About the Lord

Solo: Tracy Wallace

Hymn 176 - Fairest Lord Jesus

During Hymn 176, Preschoolers (PS4) and Kindergarten 5 (K5)will exit with Wee Worship leaders.

Children, Grades 1-4, will exit with Worship KidStyle leadersat the Sanctuary entrances on either side of the choir loft.

Offertory Prayer - Patrick Reed

Offertory - Sharon Tolleson

Message - Johnny Fain“Thankful Inheritance” - Romans 5:1–2

Invitation Hymn 307 - Just As I Am

Presentation of Decisions

Benediction Hymn 206 - O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing(Verse 1 only)

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6 p.m. Worship

Welcome and Evening Prayer - Mike Golson

Hymn 8 - A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodHymn 411 - Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus

Offertory Prayer - John Turner

Offertory - Beth Nowell

Hymn 406 - The Solid RockHymn 334 - Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine

Message - Johnny Fain“Sovereignty of God” - Ecclesiates 3:10–18

Invitation Hymn 275 - I Surrender All

Presentation of Decisions

Benediction

Music in The Gathering service provided by the FBC Praise Team.Today’s instrumental music in the 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. worship services

provided by Ron Tolar, Sharon Tolleson, and Beth Nowell.

Please remember to silence all media devices during worship services.

November 14, 2012FirstBaptistChurChDothan

Volume XLVII, No. 44

Ministers .............The People of First Baptist ChurchPastor ......................................................... Johnny FainMusic and Worship ...................................... Ryan ShippSenior Adults, Media & Missions ...................Bob GrossFamilies ......................................................Mike GolsonPreschoolers......................................Mary Ann ThomasKids...............................................................Brad StromCommunity Missions & Single Adults ........Stan SanfordRecreation .............................................Dan TankersleyStudents ..........................................................Ross Lee

Connecting with FBC:

www.fbcdothan.org

- First Baptist Church of Dothan, Alabama - The Gathering FBC Dothan - First Baptist Dothan Youth - First Baptist Dothan Kid’s Ministry - First Baptist Dothan Preschool Ministry - FBC Dothan Family Life Center

FBCDothan password: fbcpublic

Morning Worship Service broadcast at 11 a.m.on WDHN-Channel 18.

First Baptist Church300 West Main Street - Dothan, AL 36301

Office Hours: M–F 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.FLC Hours: M, Tu, Th 6 a.m.–9 p.m.

W, F 6 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Church Office: ...................... 334.792.5117 Family Life Center: ..............334.792.3217 Intercessory PrayerLine:.....334.673.7207 E-Mail: ........................ fbcd@fbcdothan.org

Weekly Summary–November 11, 2012Budget Receipts .................................$50,074.48Weekly Budget Requirements ............ $44,611.53Budget Receipts YTD ....................$1,827,601.13Budget Requirements YTD ............$2,052,130.38

Celebrating 125 Yearsof

Ministry & WorshipSunday, November 18

8:15 - The Gathering Worship

9:30 a.m. - Sunday Bible Study

10:45 a.m. - Traditional Worship

Churchwide LuncheonServing Begins at 10:30 a.m.

$6 (12-up); $4 (6-11); Free (5-under)

All Youth in Grades 7-12 & Their Parents Are Invited…

Breakfast to WelcomeJustin and Melissa Cobb

Our new youth minister and his wifeSunday, November 18th, 2012

9:15-9:45 a.m.in the Youth Area.

Parents, drop-in to meet them!Youth will stay for their regular Sunday Bible Study.

Dothan’s First Baptist Church

Mike and Sue Marie Coe, and Anna Coe come by letter from Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA. Mike and Sue Marie are retired, and Anna is employed by Kelly Services. Sue Marie is the daughter of Phil and Beth Shealy.

Members in the Hospital

Flowers 229 Miss Emma Savoy 361 Mrs. Jennifer AdamsExtendicare Rehab 130 Mrs. Farrie Murphy

Sunday’s Flowers: TheflowersthisSundayareplacedinhonorofthe125thAnniversary of First Baptist Church.

Our Sympathy To: Brad Strom and family on the death of his grandfather, Mr. Paul Strom, of Rockford, Ill. Dorothy Robbins and family on the death of her brother-in-law,Mr. Ted Husted, of Dothan, AL.

Sunday, November 18 - 7:30 a.m. Coffee at The Gathering 8:15 a.m. The Gathering Worship 8:45-10:40 a.m. Media Library Open 9:15–9:45 a.m. Youth Breakfast to Welcome Justin & Melissa Cobb 9:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Studies 10:30 a.m. Churchwide Luncheon (begin serving) 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Wee Worship (Pre 4–K5) Worship KidsStyle (Grades 1–4) 3:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting, Conference Room 4 p.m. Precept Bible Study, Library Reading Room 4:30 p.m. Deacon’s Meeting, Parlor Youth Choir, Choir Room Handbell Rehearsal, Handbell Room Omni Fit (4:15 p.m. - Stretching), Omni Field 5:15 p.m. Branches Sunday Night Life Group, Sanders’ Home 5:30 p.m. Youth Snack Supper 6 p.m. Evening Worship Monday, November 19 - 5:15 a.m. Omni Fit (5 a.m. - Stretching), Omni Field 10 a.m. Senior Agility Mobility (S.A.M.), FLCTuesday, November 20 - 5 p.m. Tae Kwon Do, FLC 5:30–7:30 p.m. Spanish Lessons, FLC 6 p.m. Omni Fit (5:45 p.m. - Stretching), Omni FieldWednesday, November 21 - 12noon ChurchOfficeCDC,FLC,CommunityMiss.close (No Family Supper, Children’s and Youth Activities, Bible Studies, Prayer Meeting, or Choir Rehearsal)Thursday, November 22 - Happy Thanksgiving ChurchOffice,CDC,FLC,Comm.MissionsclosedFriday, November 23 - 5:15 a.m. Omni Fit (5 a.m. - Stretching), Omni Field ChurchOffice,CDC,FLC,Comm.MissionsclosedSaturday, November 24 - Family Life Center Closed (No Spanish Lessons)Thru November 18 - Churchwide Food Drive

Adult/Senior AdultSunday Bible Study Leadership MeetingSunday, Nov. 188:30 or 10:50 a.m.Room B204For anyone who is a Leader in the group!

A Note from Johnny…

We are celebrating the 125th anniversary of First Baptist Church of Dothan. This is a time to celebrate, but also a time to recommit our mission to the Lord.

Where did it all start? Let me share with you a brief history of this great body of God who is called First Baptist Church of Dothan.

First Baptist Church of Dothan was organized in November of 1887, with Reverend J.C. Skipper serving as pastor of nine charter members. The church constructed their first house of worship in 1888 at 205 South St. Andrews Street – a one-room structure erected at a cost of $420. By the end of his ministry at First Baptist in 1890, the membership had grown to 52, and had joined the Columbia Baptist Association.

First Baptist was incorporated on April 4, 1893, and built a new facility that same year at the southeast corner of Main and Oates Streets. The pastor, W.M. Burr, worked enthusiastically alongside the hired and volunteer laborers. He proved to be a master woodworker, fashioning the pulpit and communion table used by the fellowship for the next 40 years. The cornerstone of the new building read “The love of Christ constraineth us,” and the Hebrew phrase “Jehovah-Jireh,” translated “The Lord will provide,” was carved above the baptistry…most significant and visionary words for the young congregation.

As God gave numerical and spiritual growth, organizations such as the Baptist Young People’s Union (B.Y.P.U.) and the Women’s Mission Society were organized. Around 1910, First Baptist established the first of many mission churches in the Dothan area, and in 1917 ordained its first foreign missionary, Mr. Jesse Rodgers, who served in China. During the 1922–1923 church year, the Sunday School outgrew its space and serious discussion emerged about relocation. In 1925, the Cooperative Program was introduced, which remains in place today as the key financial avenue whereby all Southern Baptist Convention causes are supported. Progress also began in earnest for construction of our current facility. In 1927, the church conducted its first Vacation Bible School and on May 6, 1928, held its first service in the new facility.

The 50’s and 60’s saw dramatic growth in all areas of church life. Under the leadership of Dr. Samuel Maddox, the value of church property doubled, facilities were enlarged, additional staff members were added, more missions were started, and the television ministry began.

From those years to the present, First Baptist has endured some trying times, but the grace of our Lord has shown greatly in our midst. The mission from the start has been to reach a world with the message of Christ starting from downtown Dothan and moving into all parts of the world.

Relationships, missions, and the Word of God have been the standard that has held us together and they, by the grace of our Lord, will lead us into the next generation.

Thank you church, for carrying the torch which has been passed down from the generations before.

Bro. Johnny

FBC Men’s Ministries Outdoor EventKids/Youth

Deer Hunt And Hog Cooking

Saturday, December 811:00 a.m.–until

Join us for a day of food, fun and fellowship! The FBC family is hosting a hunting fellowship geared toward providing boys and girls with an opportunity to deer hunt and enjoy the outdoors, as well as a hog cooking, pork pulling good meal prepared by some of the best outdoor cooks in the area.

Watch for more info!

It’s Time to Order Your Christmas PoinsettiasDeadline to order will be Tuesday, November 27.

Our church will use poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for the Christmasseason.Ifyouwouldliketoparticipate,pleasefillouttheformbelowandplaceitintheofferingplateorsendittothechurchoffice,withyour check made payable to FBC, for $30.00 per plant. The plants will be placed in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 2. We ask for you to leave the poinsettias in the sanctuary until after the Communion Service on Christmas Eve. At this time, you may take your plant home.

Name ____________________________________________________

Number of plants ordered _____ Total cost @ $30.00 each _________

Placed in Memory of _________________________________________and/orIn Honor of ________________________________________________

Notify Honoree _____________________________________________ (street) (city) (state) (zip)

$7DayShoe Box OfferingGiven To Date: $2,779

Goal: $2,800

Annual Mission Trip To AtlantaMon–Wed. December 3–5

Leave Monday at 6:30 a.m.Return Wednesday Afternoon

Cost: $75 per person (double occupancy)Includes lodging, transportation & 2 breakfasts

We will go to the Processing Center to inspect,tape, and pack shoeboxes into cartons for shipping

around the world.Great time of fellowship and serving.

Sign up in the church office by paying your $75.

Operation Christmas Child

This offering covers the $7 shipping per shoe box for Operation Christmas Child. (Write “shoe box” on check’s memo line.)

Be here for the Journey!

Family Ministry OpportunityFamily Christmas

CarolingWednesday, December 12

Meet at FBC at 6 p.m.

Join us for a night of caroling to homebound FBC members and Extendicare residents. We will meet at the church at 6 p.m. After a brief meeting in Room B204 (off Troy St. Entrance outside the nursery), we will divide into teams and caravan to various homes to spread joy through the singing of Christmas favorites. Carols and directions will be provided. It should take less than an hour. Don’t miss this opportunity to spread the joy of Jesus as a family!

ChristmasMemorial Service

Sunday,December 9

3:00 p.m., Parlor

This is a service of remembrance and comfort for families in our church and community who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The names of the loved ones will be read and a candle will be lit in memory of each individual.

Bring a framed photo of the person

to be remembered.

ThanksgivingHoliday Schedule

There will be no Family Supper, Preschool, Kids, or Youth Activities,

Prayer Service, Bible Studies or Adult Choir Rehearsal on Wed., Nov. 21.

•~ First Baptist Closings ~

The Church office, FLC, Community Missions, and Child Development Center will close at 12 noon on

Wed., Nov. 21, and be closed Thur. & Fri., Nov. 22 & 23, in observance of

the Thanksgiving Holidays.

The Family Life Center will alsobe closed Sat., Nov. 24.