a time of worship for all supporting those who have experienced the death of a loved one
a celebration of the Christmas season featuring our Childrens, Youth and Sanctuary Choirs and The Sanctuary Orchestra
a festive evening of music featuring 24 hands on six grand pianos and The Sanctuary Choir
a service of celebration with The Sanctuary Choir and Nashville String Machine, with special guest Mario Da Silva
a special time of worship featuring carols, candles, and communion
THIS Sunday, November 27 | 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
On Sunday, November 27, you are invited to join us for a very special time of worship during this year’s Service of Remembrance and Hope. This service is especially helpful as the holidays arrive for individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one this year or in years past. Remembrance candles are provided for participants to light as the names of loved ones are read aloud during the service.
The Service of Remembrance and Hope begins at 6:00 p.m. As always, members and friends of First Baptist Nashville are invited to support those who are grieving by attending this service even if you are not remembering someone this year. Together, we will hold tightly to the hope that is ours in Christ and reaffirm our belief in the resurrection.
Contact: Margi Hawkins, 664.6050
Tuesday, November 29 | 6:30 a.m. | $5
Men of courage, join us for a prayer breakfast featuring First Baptist Nashville’s own Frank Lewis, Tuesday, November 29, at 6:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $5.
Contact: Tom Crow, 664.6020, tom.crow@firstbaptistnashville.org
“One Person, One Warm Coat”
First Baptist Nashville is pleased to participate in Project Coat Connect. Fellowship Hall serves as the drop-off location for coats on Sunday afternoons from 1 – 3 p.m. Coats are then taken to permanent storage on Mondays. Help us collect warm, new or gently used winter coats through December 4. To volunteer at First Baptist Nashville, contact Rus Roach at 664.6021 or rus.roach@firstbaptistnashville.org.
Coat Collection
Congregations, businesses, student groups, other organizations, and individuals are invited to participate in Project Coat Connect to collect warm, new or gently used winter coats through December 4.
Coat Giveaway
Homeless individuals can pick up one warm coat at The Bridge Ministry (under Jefferson Street Bridge on Second Avenue North) on Tuesday, December 6, services at 6 p.m.
For additional information, contact our Project Coat Connect chair, Allison Steel, at ProjectCoatConnect@gmail.com or 545.9110.
Friday, December 2 | 7 p.m.
The parade begins at 7 p.m., but volunteers at First Baptist Nashville are working the crowd well before that. For the last few years, we have distributed hot cocoa with our “jet-packs” and offered our patio with music, fires and food. We share the love of Jesus with anyone who will listen.
Our float is complete with sound and lights and is accompanied by 20 folks in biblical costumes giving out CDs of our Sanctuary Choir singing and Pastor Frank telling the Good News of Jesus. It is a great witness for our church to be a part of this big civic event. Our float is pure Christ in Christmas.
If you like this idea and would like to be a part of the chorus or the walkers, or maybe a worker helping prepare the float, contact Sam Sanders at 664.6051.
Friday, December 2 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Children and their families will celebrate the wonder of Christmas together with music, storytelling, crafts, and a sharing of talents before getting the best seats in the house for the Nashville Christmas Parade! Families are encouraged to invite friends, neighbors and extended family to be our guests. A family friendly dinner will be served. Cost is $5 per person with a max of $20 per family. Parking is provided. Contact the Children’s Ministry Office to RSVP or to register for the talent portion of the evening by Wednesday, November 30.
Contact: Marissa Moore at 664.6023, or marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org
The RA post office will be in the Foyer. Please give what you would have paid for postage to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions and don’t forget to check the post office for letters you may receive!
Friday, December 9 | 6 – 10 p.m.
Parents Night Out is not only fun for mom and dad, it’s a kids night out, too! Cost: $15 for one child, $25 for two children, and a maximum of $30 per family. Register online or use the registration envelopes available in the Preschool Suite. Place payment in an envelope and return to the Children’s Ministry Office. Registration is required by noon on Thursday, December 8.
Contact: Marissa Moore, 664.6023, marissa.moore@firstbaptistnashville.org
“Awake sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil.”
– Ephesians 5:14-16 (NASB)
Men, do you find yourself in need of developing more spiritual courage or more resolve and determination to move forward and stimulate growth in your journey through life and in your walk with Christ?
Mark your calendars now for our 2012 Men’s Retreat entitled “RESOLVE.” The retreat will be held at a nearby retreat center from January 20 – 21, 2012 (includes Friday dinner and evening sessions, and Saturday breakfast and morning sessions, concluding Saturday noon). Stay tuned for more information!
Space is limited to about 50 men.
Cost: $45 before December 21, $55 after that date
Contact: Tom Crow, 664.6020, tom.crow@firstbaptistnashville.org
Our Arts Service Group is now sponsoring a weekly Open-Studio. We invite professional or experienced artists and art students to hone their skills with “real people” as models, initially residents of Room In The Inn. We will continue with models from other ministries, businesses, condos, etc: simply “real” people from our “neighborhood” needing to be seen and touched in creative ways by the body of Christ. Come meet every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a break for our ongoing Business Lunch.
If you have any questions or interest, please contact Kenna Eaton at kennae@comcast.net, 483.2597.
It’s time to pull together and serve our homeless community. On Sunday evenings from November through March we will host 28 men and women in our Recreation Center from 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. We will provide dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch. Volunteers staff this ministry—primarily our Sunday School classes and departments.
In addition to opportunities to serve through your class or department, individual volunteers are needed to help occasionally assist classes with set-up, meals, overnight “inn-keeping,” and laundry. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals to donate part of an evening in ministry.
Children and youth are welcome and have helped frequently. Room In The Inn is a mission effort directed to those literally at our doorstep. Hebrews 13:2 reminds us to show hospitality to strangers and that by doing so, some have entertained angels. Come join! You might meet an angel!
There are 20 Sunday nights that we serve our guests. Please notify Rus Roach with which nights your group can help. A full list of responsibilities is available in the Main Office or by clicking here. Call soon to reserve your dates!
Contact: Rus Roach, 615.664.6021 rus.roach@firstbaptistnashville.org
“Awake sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ
will shine on you. Therefore, be careful how you
walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the
most of your time, because the days are evil.”
– Ephesians 5:14-16 (NASB)
Men, do you find yourself in need of developing more spiritual courage or more resolve and determination to move forward and stimulate growth in your journey through life and in your walk with Christ?
Mark your calendars now for our 2012 Men’s Retreat entitled “RESOLVE.” The retreat will be held at a nearby retreat center from January 20 – 21, 2012 (includes Friday dinner and evening sessions, and Saturday breakfast and morning sessions, concluding Saturday noon). Stay tuned for more information!
Space is limited to about 50 men.
Cost: $45 before December 21, $55 after that date
Contact: Tom Crow, 664.6020, tom.crow@firstbaptistnashville.org
Week of November 20, 2011
| Attendance | |
| Morning Worship | 743 |
| Extended Session | 38 |
| Sunday School | 595 |
| First Finances | |
| Budget Gifts | $47,834 |
| To Date | |
| Expected Gifts | $2,517,008 |
| Actual Gifts | $2,326,705 |
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study
10:30 a.m. - Worship
6:00 p.m. - Service of Remembrance & Hope
Sermon
“The Fullness of Time”
Text: Galatians 4:4-5
Music
Sanctuary Choir: “Do You Hear What I Hear”
Solo: Elizabeth Wood
