A NOTE FROM PASTOR RONNY…
It's hard to believe that we're nearing 2025. I'm praying that this is a great year for FBC Clarksville. What are you praying for the Lord to do in our church?
Time in God's Word
One desire in 2025 is for you to read and study God's Word every day. There's an inseparable connection between spiritual growth and Bible intake. Reading God's Word changed my life and walk with the Lord. Our Discipleship Team is offering you four Bible reading plans.
Chronological Bible Plan
Through the Bible Plan
The New Testament Plan
One Chapter A Day Plan
You can pick up copies of all four plans in the Church's Concourse. You'll find them at one of our Connect Centers and the Discipleship Display. I hope you'll commit to spending time in God's Word in 2025.
New Deacon Leadership Group
I love our deacons. These men are servants and partners in ministry. We have five deacons who serve on the Deacon Leadership Group every year. I meet with these five men monthly. Depending on what's happening in our church, we may meet more than one time a month. Our Deacon Leadership Group advises, encourages, and supports the staff team and me throughout the year.
Here are the names of the Deacon Leadership Group for 2025:
Jason Daugherty (Chairman)
Brandon Chambers (Vice-Chairman)
Ron Pendergrass (Secretary)
Ron Samuels (Personnel Committee)
Glen Rainey (Finance Committee)
I encourage you to pray for these men. I'm asking the Lord to keep us united and focused on the main thing in 2025. I'm thankful for these men and their hearts to serve.
Five Goals for 2025
Every year at FBC, we pray and develop five goals. These goals help us to worship God, love people, share Jesus, and make disciples.
What are the five goals for 2025?
Baptisms. We pray for people to obey the Lord. Knowing Jesus as Savior is a biblical requirement for baptism. Following a conversion experience, we encourage new believers to obey the Lord in baptism. We pray to fill and use the baptismal pool every Sunday in 2025.
Discipleship. The Great Commission calls us to make disciples. We're launching many Midweek Growth Groups, beginning Wednesday, January 8. We have ministries and classes planned for every age group on Wednesday nights. Our prayer is for people to attend, give, and serve at FBC.
Facilities. We made amazing progress in 2024 with the Faith Building Project. The Lord blessed us with unity and resources. Our two ad hoc teams served for God's glory. Other decisions need to be made as we finish the project prayerfully in 2025. The land needs to be sold and other funds raised to finish the project with no debt. Our God is faithful and will supply all of our needs.
Churches. God has given us a kingdom vision. We're one of the leading mission-giving churches in the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Our prayer for 2025 is for the Lord to allow us to replant churches, revitalize churches, plant churches, and strengthen churches. This will be accomplished by strategic partnerships and mission trips. We'll invest in pastors, too.
Health. A healthy church requires healthy members, healthy staff members, and a healthy pastor. We desire to implement a holistic approach. We plan to focus on physical, relational, financial, mental, and spiritual health. These are important days for kingdom work and advancement. We must be healthy to make the most of our days. To God's glory, we pray for His church to be healthy.
I'm praying for a glorious move of our Lord in 2025. I'll focus on revival and spiritual awakening on Wednesday nights, beginning January 8.
"Lord, revive us in 2025!"
Angie and I love you and are praying for you. Thank you for being faithful to the Lord and His church.
Blessings,
Pastor Ronny
John 3:30
2025 Bible Reading Plan
Follow along with us as we read the Bible through in 2025! There are three versions you can choose from to follow along with, Through the Bible, Chronological, and New Testament.
NEW to First Baptist Clarksville? WELCOME! We’re so glad you’re worshiping with us! We’d love for you to fill out an online Connect Card so that we can learn more about you and help get you connected! Visit fbct.org/connectcard and someone will contact you shortly!
IN-CHURCH WORSHIP
ONE in-church worship at 10:30am
ONLINE WORSHIP
There are so many ways to watch our morning worship even if you are not able to be with us in person. You can watch live on our church website at fbct.org/live.
LIVE on Facebook: facebook.com/firstclarksville. After the live event, you can replay on this same Facebook page. We will stream on Sundays at 10:30am, 2pm, and 7pm, Mondays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 6pm, and Saturdays at 7pm.
LIVE on Youtube: youtube.com/c/firstclarksville.
You can listen to and watch past services at fbct.org/sermonarchive
You can also watch a recent sermon on television through WCKV-TV which is Channel 6 on Charter/Spectrum, Channel 12 on CDE Lightband and over the air through an antenna on Channel 22.1. These programs air at:
- 9am on Sundays
- 4:30am on Mondays
- 7pm on Mondays
- 8:30am on Wednesdays
- 4:30am on Thursdays
- 4am on Fridays
SAVE THE DATES:
January 1, 2025: NO Wednesday Evening Activities (New Years)
January 5, 2025: 2025 - 12-1pm: Mission Opportunities / Trips Informational Meeting | Original Fellowship Hall | Online Form
January 5 - 4-6pm: The Forge Movie | Fellowship Hall | No Cost
January 8 - 6:00-7:15pm: Growth Groups Begin | fbct.org/growthgroups
January 12, 2025 - 12-2pm: First Steps Class | fbct.org/firststeps
January 26 - 5:00pm: Deacon Ordination Service
January 29 - 6:00pm: Quarterly Church Conference
February 2 - 3-5pm: Connect Group Leader and First Impressions Greeter Training | Fellowship Hall | fbct.org/training
March 30 - 3-5pm: Marriage Matters Marriage Conference | fbct.org/marriage
October 10-22, 2025: Journeys of Paul Tour | fbct.org/journeysofpaul
LIVE STREAM - SUNDAYS AT 10:30AM
Aren’t available to join us in-person on Sunday? You can live stream our 10:30am service while it is live in the room from wherever you are! Click the link below or visit fbct.org/livestream.
THE FORGE MOVIE NIGHT
Join us Sunday evening, January 5 from 4-6pm in the Laida Fellowship Hall to watch “The Forge.” This will be a great night for families of all ages! Popcorn will be served! There is no cost for this event!
FIRST STEPS CLASS
NEXT CLASS: SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 | 12-2PM
LOCATION: GRACE BUILDING, THIRD FLOOR STEEPLE LANDING
Our First Steps class is designed for new members and guests. We invite you to join our Senior Pastor, Dr. Ronny Raines, and our ministry team for our next membership class. We'll treat you to a delicious lunch and then help you discover how God wants to use you at First Baptist Church. As you attend the class, we'll cover the following subjects:
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Meaning of church membership
Biblical baptism
The Lord's Supper
The church's beliefs and vision
Opportunities to give
Ways to serve in the church
Ministries at First Baptist Church
Meet our ministry team
Time for Q&A
Tour our church facilities
We hope you'll join us for our next First Steps class. You can register by filling out the online form at fbct.org/firststeps or by contacting Dana in the pastor's office at 931.245.0000 or dana.abee@fbct.org.
CONNECT GROUP LEADER TRAINING
Sunday, February 2 | 3-5pm | Fellowship Hall
Training for Connect Group Leaders, Greeters, and Safety Volunteers
Schedule:
3:00pm - Opening/Worship Songs - John Mark Cox
3:10pm - Vision Casting and Devotion - Pastor Ronny
3:45pm - Prayer to Dismiss to Snacks and Breakouts - Chris Beck
4:00pm - Breakout Sessions
5:00pm - Dismiss
Breakout Sessions and Locations:
Adults - Pastor Ronny (Original FH)
Students - Cole McCartney (Student Space)
Kids - Tabitha Dowdy (2234 FH)
Preschool - Cheryl McCrary (2230 FH)
Greeters - Chris Beck, Greeter and Safety Team (2223 FH)
Registration for childcare required Sign up at fbct.org/training.
MARRIAGE MATTERS MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
Sunday, March 30 | 3-5pm
Bob Russell, Guest Speaker
Schedule:
3:00 - 4:00pm: Session 1
4:00 - 4:15pm: Cookie and Coffee Break
4:15 - 5:00pm: Session 2
Location:
Fellowship Hall
Childcare:
Provided upon reservation - Register at fbct.org/training
Cost:
Free (Reservation for event not required)
RIGHTNOW MEDIA
First Baptist Clarksville provides members full access to a large streaming library of Bible studies for men, women, youth, marriage, and family, leadership, children shows, history, missions and outreach, and so much more. RightNow Media is an excellent online resource for our Connect Groups, personal or family devotions, and animated shows for children like Veggietales and Adventures in Odyssey. Rightnow Media también tiene muchos recursos en español. Please clink link below to request an invitation to RightNow Media and begin exploring a growing online Christian resource.
MEMBERSHIP AND GIVING TOOLS
Fellowship, Worship and Discipleship are fundamental to an obedient life in Christ. First Baptist Church maintains several tools to help us stay connected, share and offer the sacrifice of praise, and grow together. Scroll to the bottom of the home page at fbct.org and click on "app" to see options for adding these tools to your phone or other device. You can use these tools to stay connected to your discipleship group, contact the church, watch past worship services and sermons, as well as support the FBC financially as the Lord directs for you and your family. There are even instructions for how to access these tools using your web browser.
Using these apps, updating your profile information to share with the church is easy. When changes occur in your family life such as a move to a new home, change in email address, etc. you can update your information to be sure that our communication with you is efficient. You can even add a picture to make it easier for your church family to put a name with a face!
Information about any groups that might be of interest to you, such as Connect Groups, teams, committees, etc will be available as well. Group Leaders can use the tools to take attendance online and access other features. You can contact the church through the app, read messages from group members/leaders and browse the church directory.
Check out fbct.org/app for instructions on how to get the app and reach the membership and giving website.
FRIDAYS - DAY OF PRAYER
We invite you to join us every Friday for a Day of Prayer. No need to sign up, just pray. We ask you to set aside 15 minutes during the day to stop and pray. A new prayer guide will be posted at fbct.org/pray each Thursday to help direct your prayer time. Every day is a day for us to pray. We are reminded to continually be in a spirit of prayer.
2 Chronicles 7:14 ”And my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”
ONLINE BULLETIN
Whether you worship at home or join us in-person, you can now visit fbct.org/bulletin and find out about what's happening at First Baptist Clarksville through our NEW online bulletin! You can find helpful links, give, and follow along with sermon notes! Check back each week for updated information!
FIRST BAPTIST MUSIC
You can now view and listen to our First Baptist Worship Team music that is used for our online worship! Head over to fbct.org/music and be sure to share the page and your favorite songs with others!
GET CONNECTED
We have many online and in-church Connect Group opportunities for you and your family! Visit fbct.org/connectgroups to learn more!
RightNow Media is an awesome tool for small groups. To get plugged in to Right Now Media, simply text to get started! Text: RightNow FBCClarksville to 41411
Wild Adventure Wednesday Resumes
Wild Adventures Wednesday night activities resumes on January 8, 2025. Come join the fun!
Jesus Loves you “SNOW” Much!
January 12, 2025
Preschoolers, join us on January 14th as we learn that Jesus loves you “Snow” much! From going to church, to reading our Bible, to loving God, and Baptism, Jesus is our ultimate example. In fact, through fun snow themed crafts, games, and a very special Bible story, our preschoolers will learn the depth of how much God truly loved us when He sent His Son, Jesus.
Mark your calendar to join us Jan. 14th at 9:00 & 10:30am as we learn that Jesus loves you, Jesus loves me, and Jesus loves the world “Snow” much!
Baptistry Tour
January 26, 2025
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, our PreK and Kindergarten students will tour the baptistry with Pastor Ronny. At this tender age, children are naturally curious and open, making it the perfect time to introduce them to the concepts of the Christian faith. The children will be able to ask questions and learn what baptism means.
Staying Healthy
To keep our preschool a place of health and happiness, we kindly remind you to monitor your children for any signs of illness. If your child exhibits any symptoms, please err on the side of caution and keep them at home. We require children to be fever-free, without the use of fever-reducing medication, for at least 24 hours before returning to school. This policy helps protect not only the other children but also our valued teachers and staff.
During this time, we encourage you to reinforce good hygiene habits at home, such as frequent hand-washing, using tissues, and covering mouths when coughing or sneezing. We are committed to doing the same in our classrooms. Our cooperative efforts ensure that all families can enjoy the happiest and healthiest of holidays.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
*REMINDER: According to Preschool Ministry Health policy, any preschooler sent home due to illness by the Preschool Ministry may not return to the Preschool Ministry for a minimum of 24 hours. A doctor's note may be required at the discretion of the supervisor for any child sent home more than once.
YOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG!
On Sunday, December 15th, our PreK and Kindergartners learned that you're never too young to Worship God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples!
Engaging in Christmas Caroling to our Legacy Connect Group classes at 9 am and then to our younger preschool classes at 10:30 am, our little ones shared the love of Jesus and the true meaning of Christmas over 150 times! A heartfelt thank you to our Preschool Connect Group teachers, and all the moms and dads who helped prepare them for this special day. We're also grateful to our Legacy Connect Group classes for inviting us to Christmas Carol.
kidS
KIDS CONNECT GROUPS
Wednesdays: Every Wednesday night at 6pm in the Kids Worship Room
Connect Groups: Every Sunday morning at 9am in the Kids Area
KIDS EAT FREE ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!
Did you know that Kids 10 and under eat FREE every Wednesday night at First Baptist?! Join us on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm in the Laida Fellowship Hall for a meal before Wednesday Night Connect Groups at 6pm! We can’t wait to see YOU there!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR KIDS!
Interested in serving in Kids? We would love to have YOU! Wednesday night volunteers are needed. Email Tabitha Dowdy, Kids Ministry Director, at tabitha.dowdy@fbct.org for more information or to sign up for this opening.
STUDENTS
SAVE THE DATES!
MDWK: Every Wednesday night at 6pm in the Student Space
Connect Groups: Every Sunday morning at 9am in the Student Space
DNOW Weekend: February 21-23 | fbct.org/dnow
DNOW 2025
Students, join us for DNOW 2025, February 21-23!
DNOW is a local weekend retreat, hosted in the homes of our church members and a local church facility. This year it is being hosted right here at First Baptist Clarksville, and we are expecting hundreds of students from local churches to come and encounter Jesus. The cost this year is $60, which includes all meals for the weekend, as well as curriculum, and a t-shirt.
For: Students 6th-12th Grade
Date: February 21-23, 2025
Location: FBC Clarksville
Cost: $60
Your student must have a completed Code of Conduct & Medical Release completed by registration to participate in this event. Sign up at fbct.org/dnow.
STUDENT NEWSLETTER
Check out the monthly Newsletter for Students at movementstudents.org.
Student Ministry Remind
Parents, sign up for our students ministry remind app for an extra layer of fast communication. Just text “@2k9abc” to 81010
adults
WEDNESDAYS NIGHTS BEGINNING JANUARY 8, 2025
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROWTH GROUPS
6:00-7:15pm | Cost: $10
The Gospel of John - Mikka Doyle - Room 2230 FH
Mikka Doyle teaches Melissa Spoelstra’s study on the Gospel of John. Learn how to slow down and linger with the living Word. As a result, you’ll grow in intimacy with Jesus and learn to live, serve, and rest in His peace. Join this diverse group of ladies who infuse each session with a dose of joy and laughter, and get ready to make a friend.8 Money Milestones - Marshall and Beth Biter - Room 2208 Parlor
Based on Art Rainer’s 8 Money Milestones, Marshall and Beth Biter discuss biblical financial principles with individuals and couples. Join them on the path to financial health and generous living. A milestone is an important marker on a journey. You can reach financial peace as you reach each milestone on your financial journey. Learn how to handle money God’s way!Prepare Your Heart for God’s Word - Steve and Rachel Megyesi - Room 2232 FH
In the first book of the Navigator’sThe 2:7 Series,Growing Strong in God’s Family, you will complete exercises that strengthen your spiritual foundation through enriching Bible study, Scripture memory, and group interaction. Join Steve and Rachel Megyesi as they navigateThe 2:7 Series,based on Colossians 2:7. Be taught, rooted, built up in Christ, and abounding with gratitude.Women’s Study - Tabitha Dowdy - Room 2234 FH
Join Women’s Ministry Director Tabitha Dowdy In this 7-session study on Esther by Kelly Minter. You are invited into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai—a faith rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.Men’s Study - Mike Madewell - Room 2223 FH
“The Man God Uses” is an enriching daily study of the ways an encounter with God will change your life forever. Mike Madwell will lead this seven week study that is designed to enhance a sense of God’s presence and power. Spiritual transformation will take place as your mind is renewed, and you find yourself putting the truths of God’s Word into practice. It is a call for men to return to the Lord (Zechariah 1:3).
Sign up at fbct.org/growthgroups.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS
6:00-7:15pm
Revival and Spiritual Awakening - Pastor Ronny - Grace Worship Center
Has God’s fire gone out? Join Pastor Ronny as we explore what God says about revival and spiritual awakening. This 7-week Bible study will ignite a passion in your soul for a fresh encounter with God. Throughout the pages of the Bible, the movement of God is revealed. His people drifted and sinned, leading to an urgent need for spiritual renewal. History unfolds many glorious examples of God’s activity, too. Is revival needed in our day? If so, will the Lord do it now? Let’s come together and ask the Lord to revive us again. May we experience a fresh movement of God, a downpour of His Holy Spirit! We hope you’ll join us for this timely study.Students - Acts - Cole McCartney - Student Space
NextGen Pastor Cole McCartney digs into the Book of Acts with students as they continue to look at the spread of the early Christian church and the continuation of Jesus’ ministry through the power of the Holy Spirit. If you are a student in grades 6 - 12, join other students, Cole, and student leaders for an inspiring time of worship, fellowship, and teaching.Kids’ Night Children’s Ministry, Hope Building - 1st Floor
Join us at Kids Night for a high-energy mid-week ministry that encourages kids to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through Bible Study, missions education, worship, and recreation games.Preschool Wild Adventures, Grace Building - 1st Floor
Wild Adventures is our Wednesday night program where preschoolers rotate through Bible study, crafts, music and recreation to learn about the love of Jesus.Hispanic Ministry - How to Defeat Giants in My Life - Dr. Ed Rocha - Room 2120
The Hispanic Ministry continues in the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17 until January 29. Nestor Martinez will continue teaching from God’s word in February.Korean Ministry - Jesus Christ and the Church - Korean Pastor John Lee - Room 2352
The Korean Ministry will study Jesus Christ and the Church based on John 20:31. The study will focus on Witness, Faith, and Life.Adult Choir Rehearsal, Grace Building Choir Room
Join us to lead our congregation in worship. For more information, please contact John Mark Cox, Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, at john.cox@fbct.org.ReUp Men’s Beta Group, (Class Full) in Fellowship Hall
D-CONNECT GROUPS
SUNDAY NIGHT D-CONNECT GROUPS:
GriefShare, Room 2208, Led by Lyle and Pam Carlson, Begins January 5 (15 weeks) Register at www.GriefShare.org
GriefShare is a support group to help you move through the grief process. It is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.
TUESDAY MORNING D-CONNECT GROUP:
Men’s Prayer Group, Chick-Fil-A, 6:30am, Led by Ron Pendergrass
Currently they are going through the minor prophets.
TUESDAY NIGHT D-CONNECT GROUP:
MomLife, Steeple Landing, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00pm, September- May, 3rd Floor Steeple Landing, Led by Tabitha Dowdy, fbct.org/momlife
MomLife exists to see groups of moms in all ages and stages grow in their faith and spiritual friendships. WHOLEHEARTED - LOVING GOD: HEART, SOUL, MIND, & STRENGTH. Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:29-31, ESV)
SENIOR ADULTS
conNect groups
CONNECT GROUPS on Sunday mornings are our main time of discipleship. There are classes for everyone at 9am on Sundays followed by worship at 10:30am.
Grace & Grit Ministry
January 14 | 10:00am | Room 2208, Hope Building
Come join Grace & Grit, our widow’s ministry, on January 14, 2025. We’ll look back at 2024 to see how God has worked in our lives. We’ll also be looking forward to what God has planned for 2025.
To RSVP, call Karen Bone at 931.245.0004 or email Karen at karen.bone@fbct.org.
Legacy First Thursday Lunch
January 9 | 10:30am-1:00pm | Laida Fellowship Hall
For all who are 55 and older, join us on Thursday, January 9, 2025, starting at 10:30am for a special time of spiritual enrichment, lunch, and fun. Bible study starts at 10:30am. At 11:30am after delving into God’s Word, we will enjoy a delicious meal, offering a chance to connect and share stories in a relaxed setting. The day will end with a variety of engaging activities each month.
Our speaker will be Steve Springer from Stone, Rudolph, Henry CPA. He will be giving an update on Senior Taxes.
Come and be a part! We can’t wait to see you there!
To RSVP, call the church office at 931.245.0000 or email Carrie Graham at carrie.graham@fbct.org.
MISSIONS
ATLANTA MISSION TRIP UPDATE
Thank you for praying for our Atlanta mission team. They were able to serve for a shift in an Operation Christmas Child distribution center. Now, pray as the boxes are about to be sent overseas to thousands of children. These children will receive these gift boxes as they hear about the greatest gift - JESUS!
2025 MISSION OPPORTUNITIES / TRIPS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Join us on Sunday, January 5th from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Old Fellowship Hall as we roll out the mission opportunities for you and your family to be involved with in 2025. We will have both local and global opportunities. Lunch will be provided at no cost. There will not be childcare. We will have a kid’s area in the back of the room where kids can color and make a craft as we share. Help us to plan for the food by filling out a registration form in Missions Landing or scan the QR code provided here by December 29.
PRAYER MINISTRY
Beginning on the 2nd weekend in January 2025, we will continue to participate in the “City of Prayer” movement. First Baptist is one of 30 local churches praying one day a month for our community.
At 8:15am over 10 people begin our 24-hour prayer time by praying for one hour. Each hour over the next 23 hours people are praying for our church, our city and our county. By the 7:15am time on Sunday morning over 70 people will have prayed. We would encourage more church members to participate. Members can sign up on Sunday mornings. You can select any hour that fits your schedule. You can call the church office 931-245-0000 and let the receptionist know what hour you want to pray. You will be emailed an acknowledgement of your time and receive an email Prayer Points for January 2025.
Library
JANUARY LIBRARY NEWS
January dates
Brain Teaser Month, Candy Month, Skating Month
New Year’s Day
5 National Bird Day
8 Bubble Bath Day
11 Wolf Moon
13 Sticker Day
17 Kid Inventor’s Day
18 Winnie the Pooh Day
19 World Snow Day
20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
28 International Lego Day
29 Chinese New Year
Sermon Series Books
In support of the Pastor’s next sermon series, Lessons from the Psalms, the following titles are available in the church library:
Anderson, THE NEW CENTURY BIBLE COMMENTARY; PSALMS VOLs. 1 and 2
Beck, THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
Davidson, PSALMS AND PROVERBS and THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM
Harris, THE PSALMS OUTLINED
Keller, A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23
Kidner, PSALMS 1-72 and PSALMS 73-150
Leupold, EXPOSITION OF THE PSALMS
Lewis, REFLECTIONS ON THE PSALMS
McEachern, PSALMS
Rothschild, PSALM 23. (Housed in the church office)
Ruth, MY OWN PSALM 91 BOOK
New Books
Beginning January 5, the following new books will be available in the church library:
Cahn, THE JOSIAH MANIFESTO
Jeffress, THE 10
Jeffress, WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW
Jeremiah, THE GREAT DISAPPEARANCE
Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DIPER OVERLODE, NO BRAINER, THE DEEP END,
WRECKING BALLPrince, SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Resolutions
Brief resolutions that can continue all year: Eat healthy, Organize your home, Include daily exercise, Spend more time reading God’s Word, Pray more often.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Menu:
Dinner: 4:30-6pm | $10 per person, Kids 10 and under eat FREE!
December 25: Christmas Day – No Meal
January 1: New Years Day – No Meal
ATTENDANCE
(Attendance includes online and in-church worship)
November 24, 2024: 5,788
Total On-Campus: 972 Total Online: 4,816December 1, 2024: 6,200
Total On-Campus: 893 Total Online: 5,307December 8, 2024: 6,469
Total On-Campus: 941 Total Online: 5,528
BAPTISMS
December 1, 2024: Jael Arnold, Doijion Cooper
December 4, 2024: Jeremiah Alexander
December 24, 2024: Annabell VanVelzer, Peter VanVelzer
STAFF ANNIVERSARIES - JANUARY
John Lee - Pastoral Team: 19 Years
John McClain - Facilities Team: 17 Years
Jaime Casiano - Preschool Team : 17 Years
Sherry Donaldson - Admin Team: 11 Years
Debra Burr - Operations Team: 11 Years
John Mark Cox - Ministerial Team: 7 Years
Christian Sympathy
Our church extends Christian sympathy to…
…Neal (Cheryl) Slate and Jane (Kirby Talley) Slate-Siena in the passing of their mother, Mary Sue Slate on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
…Ronald Purnell in the passing of his wife, Ethe Claire Hardy Purnell on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
…James I. (Melba) Wyatt in the passing of his mother, Ruth Wyatt. Lucas Wyatt and Hannah Wyatt (Earle) Hudson in the passing of their grandmother. Franklin Hudson and Tessa Mai Hudson in the passing of their great-grandmother on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
…Cheryl (John) Kemp in the passing of her mother, Irene Hughes on Friday, November 1, 2024.
…Julia Elizabeth Carney and John Wesley (Sarah) Carney III in the passing of their father, John W. Carney Jr. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Thank you for your faithful giving to First Baptist Clarksville. Your financial support and investment in our church has a direct impact on our ministry. God is at work in our church and because you give, we are able to see lives touched, changed and redirected to honor Him. Learn more about different ways to give at fbct.org/giving or give instantly at fbct.org/give.
JOB OPENINGS
Accountant
First Baptist Church is seeking an experienced accountant who can prepare financial reports, make journal entries and work in the general ledger, create and analyze spreadsheets and budgets, and perform other tasks related to church financial matters. Please send resumes and questions to chris.beck@fbct.org.
If you are interested in volunteering anywhere throughout the campus,
please visit fbct.org/volunteer and let us know!
PRESCHOOL MINISTRY
9am Connect Group Hour
Greeter/Attendance
Connect Group Assistant Leaders
Connect Group Leaders
10:30am Worship Hour
Greeter/Attendance
Worship Hour Smiles Team Member
Wednesday 6pm
Wednesday PM Babies Helper
Wednesday PM Pre-K TeamKID Leader & Assistant Leader
KIDS MINISTRY
Teachers for elementary-age kids for Connect Groups
Wednesday night volunteers
STUDENT MINISTRY
Connect Group Leaders and Co-Leaders
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY
Photographers (capture Sunday mornings and events)
Camera Operators during in-person worship for online services
TECH MINISTRY
Audio, Video, and Lighting
MILITARY MINISTRY
Military Appreciation Team
Event Coordination Team
Mentor Group
Research Assistance Team
Resource Management Team
WORSHIP MINISTRY
Adult Choir, Worship Team, Musicians
LEGACY MINISTRY
Loving Touch Care for the Homebound and Nursing Homes
first events/KITCHEN ministry
Kitchen Helpers (making coffee, serving food, and setting up and cleaning up after events)
FIRST IMPRESSIONS MINISTRY
Sunday Morning First Impressions Greeters and Connectors
Lillian Bradley Church Library Ministry
Displays/bulletin boards
Advertising
Book processing
Typing
Man circulation desk
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