Pastor Kenny Qualls 1 Corinthians 13:7 December 18, 2016

“This Thing Called Love”Part 14 Hold on at All Costs

FCO Report

Thank you, church family, for your continued generosity to our Faith Commitment Missions Offering above and beyond your normal tithe. It would be impossible to share everything that the Lord accomplished through your FCO giving this year, but here are just a few highlights:

• Hosted block parties, VBS, and weekly Bible studies in local multi-housing communities

• Hosted eyeglass clinics both locally and in Aurora, Colorado

• Supported a camp in Senegal where over 600 students heard the Gospel, many for the first time

• Equipped over 50 believers in our first ever evangelism/church-planting training for an unreached people group

• Trained Mexican students to share the Gospel in their local context

• Equipped six churches in Vancouver to share the Gospel through community outreach events

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Worship Pastor Chris Mason, Worship Choir & OrchestraWorship Through Song: Choir & Orchestra “Have You Heard About The Baby”Sermon by Pastor Kenny Qualls “This Thing Called Love”

11:00 AM Worship Associate Tyler Skrobonja & Worship BandSermon by Pastor Kenny Qualls “This Thing Called Love”

Worship Pastor Chris Mason, Rhythm SectionWorship Through Song: Lee ReadenourSermon by Pastor Kenny Qualls “Gospel Shoes of Peace” Ephesians 6:15

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“First Baptist Church of Arnold is about building God’s Kingdom through life-changing relationships that are biblical and relevant!”

It is a joy to welcome you to First Arnold. We are blessed that you are here and we pray that you will know the blessing of Jesus in your life today. Jesus has changed our lives and it gives us such joy to worship Him and point all people to Him. Our current sermon series is called “This

Thing Called Love”. God is love. Love is the greatest thing in all of the world. We are all wired to love and be loved. What does real love look like and act like? Let’s grow together in our compassion and connection in all of life’s relationships. God loves you and so do we. Welcome again! - Kenny Qualls, Senior Pastor

Are you a First Time Guest? If so, redeem your completed CONNECT CARD at the Hospitality Counter in the lobby and receive an appreciation gift!

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Thinking of Membership?

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Near the end of the service, you will be invited to the front of the auditorium where one of our church hosts will assist you with your membership decision.

Other ways?• Fill out the pew Connect Card  • Call 636.296.2703 to speak with a pastor • Text inquiries to 636.688.9001 • Visit the Membership Matters display in the lobby

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I LOVE MY CHURCH CHRISTMAS OFFERING We will receive this Christmas love offering throughout the month of December. If you have not received a brochure in the mail, please take one today from our lobby kiosk or welcome center. Your generosity is bringing hope to the hurting and changing lives for the glory of God!

CHRISTMAS WEEKENDThree identical services of Candle Lighting - Christmas Carols - Christmas Message Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24th, at 3:30pm and 5:30pm Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25th, at 11:00am. There will be no Bible Fellowship.

NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION WITH THE LESTERS Saturday, December 31st, 6:00 - 7:30pm. No reservations are required. A love offering will be received. Doors open at 5:00pm. For more information, contact Lisa Freiner at 636-296-7729 x110.

NEXT GEN APPRECIATION DINNER | January 13 @ 6:30pmWe would like to say “thank you” to all our volunteers who help in Next Gen! Join us along with your family in the Banquet Center for dinner and entertainment. RSVP is required by January 4 to lauren.hanning@fbca.us.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

WELCOME

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For Baptism: 27 By Letter: 19 By Statement: 20 Baptized: 23

ADDITIONS TO FBCA THIS YEAR *July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

KSIV RADIO BROADCAST AM 1320 10:00AM SUNDAYS*Deaf interpretation is provided in the 11:00am service.

Special needs ministry Friendship Class is provided during the 9:30am service.See Welcome Center for details.

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WorshipGive the Gift of Music this ChristmasFBCA’s Performing Arts Academy Spring Semester begins January 9, 2017. The Academy is offering studies in piano, guitar, voice, trumpet, trombone, violin and more. If you are interested in giving lessons to an adult or child as a Christmas gift this year, please contact debbie.graham@fbca.us or 636.296.7729 ext. 117. Registration for the Spring Semester will begin after Christmas.

Discipleship“Merry Christmas” Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Join us this morning in one of our Bible Fellowships! Many of our classes will celebrate Christ’s birth today with a Christmas lesson and goodies to eat. All of our classes have a seat for you and would love to have you! For more info about Sunday morning Bible fellowships, stop by the kiosk and sign up. During the week contact mark.stockton@fbca.us or call 636.296.2703 x125.

For medical emergencies or weekend hospitalizations:636.333.2955

THIS WEEK AT FBCAA glance at upcoming opportunities to get involved...

December 18, Sunday8:00am Worship/Bible Fellowship9:00am Men’s Prayer Group9:30am Worship/Bible Fellowship FUSION Children’s Worship (K-2nd)11:00am Worship/Bible Fellowship FUSION Children’s Worship (3rd-5th)6:00pm Worship

December 20, Tuesday6:00pm Learn Spanish Class (FL103)7:00pm Revive

December 21, Wednesday6:15pm Celebrate Recovery6:30pm Segue, Synergy, Pastor’s Class, Grief Share6:45pm Deaf Bible Study

December 22, Thursday9:00am Quilters

December 24, Saturday3:30pm Christmas Eve Service5:30pm Christmas Eve Service

Family Life CenterFBCA Basketball and Cheer Registration is now open!Grade levels Pre-k through 8th grade will join us again this year for an eight game season.Evaluations will be held at FBCA January 12th and 14th ! If you would like to signup, visit our website or come meet us in the Davidson Family Life Center!For more information or to make an appointment, contact isaiah.caldwell@fbca.us or call 636.296.7729 x163.

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