celebration. connection. commission.

The

Clarion January 7, 2018

All Sunday Night Ministries Resume on January 7, 2018

Adults: Social Media Awareness

Worship Center at 5:30 PM

Presented by Mrs. Gia Hughes

Hope Rising Ministries

Social media is a "world" in which most of our children and grandchildren live. Through Facebook,

Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and other social media platforms our youth communicate regularly

with one another. With the use of social media, however, comes certain inherent dangers from a va-

riety of sources. Examples of these dangers are sexual exploitation and bullying. Mrs. Gia Hughes

of Hope Rising Ministries believes it is critical for parents and grandparents to be aware of these

problems. Parents especially must be informed and equipped to help protect their children before

they encounter these evils through social media.

Students: Jesus and the Great Outdoors

Led by Joel Tucker in the Student Room

Children: TeamKID: 1st-5th Grades

Preschool Praise: Ages 4-5 Year old, ED 116

Nursery Available for Birth - Toddlers

With A Whole Heart

O ur Christmas celebration reminded us of God’s amazing love

for us in giving His Son Jesus to be our Savior. God spared no

expense to save us. What, then, shall be our response? Paul

answers this question in Romans 12:1, I urge you therefore, brethren, by

the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice,

acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. God calls His people to love Him

with a whole heart. This is our correct response to the One Who gave His all for us.

We begin 2018 as a church seeking to be whole-hearted for our God. On Sunday mornings and eve-

nings we will learn from the examples of Judah’s kings – both positive and negative. Our study

takes us to the book of 2 Chronicles which ‘chronicles’ these kings and their respective heart condi-

tions before God.

Weathered

or

Seasoned?

Did 2017 weather or season you?

Before you answer let me define the

terms as I am using them. To be

weathered is the concept that outside

influences wear down, degrade, or diminish something. Like

wind, rain, heat, and cold weathering exposed wood. Over

time these elements degrade, deteriorate and will ultimately

destroy wood left out to weather.

To be seasoned has a different connotation. It is the concept

of something being improved by things being added to it.

Think of your favorite dish of food. It began with a basic core

ingredient that had things added to it, to season it, to get that

taste that is so pleasing to you.

Forgive me for mixing metaphors but did 2017 weather or

season you? Have you ended the year worn down by the

experiences of the year? Did the circumstances of life change

you - but not in a good way? If you don’t change how you

respond to those influences they will continue to wear you

down, degrade you, and diminish you. This experience is

passive on our part. We view outside things as just

happening. We see them as acting upon us. We hunker down

and attempt to weather them on our own as if God were not

involved.

On the other hand has 2017 seasoned you? Have you

embraced the experiences, circumstances, and even

challenges of life as something God has sent or allowed to

season you? Have you allowed the Master Chef to add things

to your life that have seasoned you or changed you in a good

way? To get that favorite taste that God enjoys, which

scripture describes as a fragrant offering of a broken and

contrite spirit. To be properly seasoned we must actively

chose to yield ourselves to God, seeing all things as an

opportunity for Him to season us for His special purposes

designed just for us.

As many of you know our son, Mike, is a chef. When he

comes home he often cooks for us. He begins with basic stuff

that we are used to. He then starts adding all kinds of

ingredients that we couldn’t imagine would make a tasty dish.

We scratch our heads and wonder how it will ever turn out,

but we have learned to hold our tongue and just wait for the

finished product. It has always been better than good. So it is

with God and His seasoning of us. We often scratch our heads

in wonder but in the end He never disappoints.

Did 2017 weather or season you? Will 2018 weather or

season you? It’s your choice. Choose today to see all that

comes your way as an opportunity for God to season you into

that tasty person who is pleasing to Him, beneficial to others,

and fulfilling to you!

Mike Wehner

Leadership begins at the feet of Jesus. From behind the

scenes at SeaWorld to world-class speakers in exclusive

learning environments, SLU 101 teaches students the prac-

tical, relational, and life skills to change the way they think,

dream, and lead! There will be an informational meeting

for 10th-12th grade students and their parents on January 7,

2018 at 6:30 PM.

Student Leadership

University 101

LeaderTreks

Adventure Camp It’s days and nights spent in

the outdoors learning what it

means to take risks, to truly

step outside of your comfort

zone, and ultimately how to follow Jesus with your whole

heart. You’ll engage in adventure activities, all while

learning what it means to be a daring disciple of Jesus. The

camp date is July 15-21, 2018 in Manchester, Kentucky

for 6th-12th grade students. The cost is $369 per person and

includes all meals, all camping and adventure gear except

sleeping bag and sleeping pad, LeaderTreks staff, and

books.

An Interest Meeting will be Sunday, January 7 after the

Morning Worship Service in the Ministry Center.

TeamKID

Sunday Nights

1st - 5th Grade, Room 216

Lead by Paul & Pam Gordon

TeamKID is designed for Kids in Discipleship! It features

Bible memory games and application of Bible truths, en-

gaging missions videos and activities, and fun activity-

based learning all while helping your kids grow to be more

like Jesus.

Intentional Discipleship

for Students

Jesus and The Great Outdoors

Sunday, January 7, 2018

5:30 PM

Student Room

Jesus constantly used the natural world as both a teaching

point and as a platform in His ministry to teach us who we

are, who God is, and how to follow him. We will follow

Jesus' journey up the mountain, out to sea, and across the

field in this teaching series. Come with us this January to

see again that He is the authority over creation but also of

our lives. Our lives can often look a lot like the wilderness,

and we desperately need Jesus' true and guiding voice to

lead us through it.

Parent and Child

Dedication Service

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018

10:00 AM

Worship Center We will have a Parent and

Child Dedication Service on Sunday, January 21, 2018. If

you would like to participate in this service, make plans to

attend an orientation class on Sunday, January 14, at

11:00 AM in ED106. Please bring a photo of your child

that you would like in The Clarion to the class. Please call

the church office to register at 334-693-3220.

Sanctity of Life

is Sunday,

January 21, 2018 “Your eyes saw my unformed

body; all the days ordained

for me were written

in your book before one of

them came to be.”

Psalm 139:16

Our G.R.O.W. team will meet on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 6:30 PM

in the Church Office Conference Room.

J.O.Y Ministry

Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018!

11:00 AM

G.R.O.W. Orientation

Reaching Our

Jerusalem in 2018

M aking Christ known begins close to home – right here

in Headland. Our G.R.O.W. ministry is a monthly

outreach to people new to our community and church.

Team members choose to either write, phone, or visit people

who need enfolding into the body of Christ.

The Outreach Committee is offering an information and

orientation session for those interested in learning more and/

or participating in G.R.O.W. during 2018. This one-hour

meeting will occur Sunday, January 21 at 4:00 PM in the

Ministry Center. Refreshments will be served. We ask

G.R.O.W. team members for a commitment of one night per

month (first Mondays) for the next 12 months. Will you

commit to being on this winning team of outreach in our

community?

Please call the Church Office or register in Sunday School

so that we may plan for you.

Join us Tuesday, January 9 at 11:00 AM for some warm

soup and sandwiches! We will also have a Hymn Sing.

Join us!

Dear First Baptist Church,

Thanks to our loving Church Family for all the love and

the ways you have reached out to our family during our

most difficult year, the cards and hugs have been encour-

aging.

We thank you also for all the prayers and many acts of

kindness shown to us during Sam’s surgery and recovery,

you have truly been Jesus’ hands and feet.

We love our Church Family!

Sam & Nell Moore

Calling all kids 3 years - 5th Grade

Wednesday Night, January 31st

6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Ministry Center

Do you have a minute to win it?

Join us for a night of 60-second games and

have a chance to win some sweet prizes!

First Baptist Church exists…To Glorify God by Know-

ing Christ and Making Him Known.

Our colorful banners express our priorities

as we fulfill our mission –

“Celebration”, “Connection” and “Commission”.

In January of 2018 we’ll hear God calling

us from His Word to C ?????? tion – presenting

ourselves completely to Him.

Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Email addresses are available on the website.

Worship Spotlight

Sunday, January 7, 2018

10:00 AM Message

With A Whole Heart:

“Starting Well”

2 Chronicles 14:1-15:2 Cecil Sanders

Preschool 10:00 AM Contact:

Brook Phillips 333-1507

Infants Margaret McClenny & Pam Ellison

Creepers Tina Skipper & Rachel Bush

1 & 2 Year Olds Scott & Rebecca Burton

3 Year Olds Chris & Kimberly Grandstaff

4 & 5 Year Olds Kraig & Katie Hester

Alexis Grandstaff

Due to program changes with Comcast the

First Baptist Church Celebration Service is no

longer on the air. Keep in mind that you may

view services online at our website –

fbcheadland.com

This Week’s First Touch Team

Kathryn Boswell & Dot Miller

This Week January 7, 2018

Sunday, January 7:

8:45 AM Sunday School

10:00 AM Morning Worship

5:30 PM

Intentional Discipleship; Adults, Students; TeamKID; Preschool Praise; Nursery

Tuesday, January 9:

9:30 AM Women’s Prayer Group

Wednesday, January 10:

6:00 PM

Prayer Meeting, Celebration Choir, Breaking Point, Bible Drill, Mission Friends, First Steps

FBC Staff

Cecil Sanders Senior Pastor

Mike Wehner Associate Pastor

Joel Tucker Minister of Students, IT & Events

Tim Gay Minister of Music & Senior Adults

Kimberly Grandstaff CDC & Children’s Ministry Director

693-3599

Heather Armstrong Church Secretary

Carlando Hope Media Secretary

Pam Ellison Financial Secretary

Richard Kohl Licensed Professional Counselor For appointment (334) 722-9097

Campus Patrol Team 1 Sunday, January 7 8:00 AM -11:30 AM

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Campus Patrol Team 2 Wednesday, January 10

5:30 - 7:30 PM Sunday, January 14 8:00 AM -11:30 AM

5:30 - 7:30 PM

First Baptist Church

Headland, AL 36345

Tele: - (334) 693-3220

Fax - (334) 693-3641

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Children’s Church Murray & Jana Yance

The Record Speaks Dec. 31, 2017

Our People Attended

Sunday School 260

Worship 404

Wednesday No Ministries

Our People Gave Dec. 31, 2017

Weekly Need $20,693.52

Weekly Received $33,738.20

Over (Under) Budget $13,044.68

2017 Year-To-Date

Budget Required $1,096,756.56

Budget Received $1,120,533.07

Over (Under) $23,776.51

Lottie Moon $42,527.00

Bridge to Tomorrow Fund

Giving 12-31-2017 $3,060.00

Fund Total $448,208.94

Altar Flowers If you are interested in placing flowers in the Worship Center in

honor or memory of a special someone, please contact Carlando in the church office (693-3220) for an open calendar date.