CD’s are available for each service for a Donation for $5.00 each. For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath Please see Brother Cornell Ballard or Trustee Jeff Gaines, Media Ministry. begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:5-6 “SERMON NOTES” Date: ______Scripture: ______New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Sermon Topic: ______2720 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA 23707

______December 2015 — 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Date: ______Scripture: ______Sermon Topic: ______In Reverence to the Holy Spirit, we request that there be no walking during ______Prayer, Reading of Scripture and Ministering of THE WORD. Date: ______Scripture: ______ORDER OF WORSHIP 7AM / 11:15 AM Worship Services

Sermon Topic: ______Musical Prelude & Praise Period Dec. 6th — Deacons D. Hall / L. Williams ______Come Let Us Worship - Invocation Mark 14:17-26 Trusteette Cheryl Kearney Date: ______Scripture: ______Trusteette Joycetine Burton Congregational Hymn Welcome Sister Emily V. Harris Sermon Topic: ______Scripture - Prayer Evangelist Eloise Casper

______Choral Response Dec. 13th — Deacons T. Jones / M. Elliott, II Date: ______Scripture: ______Psalm 121:1-8 Trusteette Hazel Turner ______Welcome & Fellowship Period Trusteette Dorothy Johnson ______Announcements & Welcome Trusteette Hazel Turner

PRAYER . . . Now that I have listened and learned, now LORD, help me to live Pastoral Reflections Sister Blanch B. McCoy

according to Your Word. Amen Giving of Tithes & Offerings Dec. 20th — Deacons R. Stateman / R. Reid

NEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (TAYLORSVILLE) Special Presentation ~ Angels with Isaiah 11:1-5 Trusteette Cheryl Kearney Wings Praise Dance Ministry Trusteette Dorothy Johnson Church Office: 757- 399-6730 [email protected] (2nd Sunday — 11:15 AM) Welcome Sister Sophia Brown Church Fax: 757- 399-6358 Web site www.newfbct.org Sister Emily V. Harris “Birthday March” Transportation: 757-726-3334 Facebook NewFirstBaptistChurchTaylorsville (3rd Sunday — 11:15 AM) Dec. 25th — Deacon E. Brower Christmas Worship Service @ 7 AM Sermonic Selection(s) Rev. Antonio Q. Revell, Supply Pastor Matthew 1:18-25

“The Preached Word” Dec. 27th — Deacon P. Burke, Sr. “High Noon” Prayer Service & Bible Study, Tuesday Deacon C. Leslie Williams, Chairman Invitation to Christian Discipleship Isaiah 6:1-8 Trusteette Hazel Turner 12 Noon — 1 PM Deacon Ministry, 757-393-2424 “We ask that all congregants move Welcome Sister Sophia Brown Mid-week Prayer Service & Adult/Youth Bible Study Trustee Michael E. Kearney, Sr., Chairman closer to the center as we celebrate Wednesday, 7 PM — 8:30 PM Trustee Ministry, 757-606-3137 December 27th @ 11:15 AM — “Youth in Charge” together as a church family” ANNOUNCEMENTS / BULLETIN UPDATES … Please submit in “writing” by the 15th of each (1st Sunday / Holy Communion ) Worship Leader Miss Brittany Williams month for the following month in order for them to appear in the Monthly Bulletin or to be Scripture Master Christian Smith Reading of the Church Covenant included in the Monthly Announcements. Drop off at the Church Office, use the Church Office Prayer Miss Leila Ward (1st Sunday) Mailbox, or email [email protected]. Announcement forms are located in the foyer Welcome Miss Teneyia Scarborough and on the church website. Holy Communion (1st Sunday) Announcements Master Alonzo Parks Altar Call (Last Sunday) Offering Miss Mykaila Eure Church Office Hours: Monday: Church Clerk / Secretary Out of the Office. Master SaiQuan Clark Tuesday: 12 PM — 6 PM Wednesday: 10 AM — 4 PM & 6 PM — 6:45 PM Benediction Thursday: 10 AM — 4 PM Friday: 10 AM — 4 PM “Youth Altar Call” SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS @ 9:30 AM “Praying Always for Our Church Family” Dec. 6th The Lord’s Day Exodus 20:8-11; 31:12-16 Dec. 13th Acceptable Offerings Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33 Ashburn, Sister Helen Johnson, Sister Eunice Stevens, Sister Gussie Dec. 20th Dedication of the Firstborn (Christmas) Exodus 13:13b-15; Luke 2:22-32 Askew, Sister Mary Jones, Sister Pearlie Dec. 27th Sincere Giving Matthew 23:2-12; White, Sister Mae Mark 12:38-44 Bazemore, Sister Jean Jordan, Sister Rethea Williams, Sister Mary Bowman, Sister Beulah Lennex, Brother Ronoker

Boyd, Sister Minnie Miss Teneyia Scarborough Mack, Sister Vanessa

From August 26, 2012 . . . Where is Teneyia now? Cuffee, Sister Dorothy McPherson, Sister Hattie As an active member of the Youth Ministry of New First Daniels, Brother Mack Baptist Church (Taylorsville), Miss Scarborough is a member of the Mills, Sister Irene Junior Usher Ministry (serving as Ministry Leader), Steelettes Youth Diggs, Sister Kimberly Choir, Junior Missionary Ministry, Angels with Wings Praise Dance Mitchell, Sister Emily P. Out-of-Town Family Ministry, and attends the Junior Girls Sunday School Class, Youth Bible Ellis, Sister Mable E. Sister Erma Ford Study, and Vacation Bible School. Psalm 118:24, “This is the day which the LORD Moore, Sister Allie Mae Riverview, FL 33579 hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it,” is her favorite scripture and “Something Goldman, Sister Mittie Newsome, Trustee Roosevelt About the Name Jesus” is her favorite Christian song. Sister Maggie Jordan Grant, Sister Alma Teneyia, daughter of Sister LaToya Scarborough, sister of T’Aundre Nibblett, Brother John Columbia, SC 29203 th Scarborough, and granddaughter of Sister Doreatha Bullock, is now a 10 grade Honor Griffin, Brother Darnell Roll student with perfect attendance at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth. Pierce, Brother John Sister Rosa Wilkerson

Griffin, Rev. George Upper Malboro, MD 20774 Teneyia participates in JV Softball and the International Club. Her goal is to get Porter, Sister Mary W. straight A’s, graduate with honors, and pursue a nursing career and become a Pediatric Nurse. Teneyia enjoys spending time with her friends, attending football games, going to Harmon, Brother Clifton M. Riddick, Brother Dillard Sister Eldred Young the movies, and texting. Durham, NC 27703 Harris, Sister Rosalind Rodgers, Sr., Brother Frank

Through her work with the youth ministries of New First Baptist Church

(Taylorsville), may she encourage other youth to learn more about the Lord. We pray Haywood, Sister Deloris Scott, Sister Hazel for her success in all her future goals. To our “Youth in the Spotlight,” Miss Teneyia Hollis, Sister Valerie Scarborough, Congratulations! May your light shine brightly for the Lord! Shoulders, Sister Florence Horton, Sister Estelle Snipes, Sister Jean Youth Development Ministry “Christmas Fellowship” Saturday, December 19th @ 11 AM - 2 PM — Laser Quest, Virginia Beach, VA Hunter, Sister Gussie All NFBCT Youth who signed up for the YDM Christmas Fellowship by Stephenson, Jr., Brother Brogie last Sunday, November 29th, please see Brother Linwood Joyner Hurdle, Sister Mae Bell (YDM Coordinator) for permission forms to be completed, signed, and Stephenson, Sister Lethia

returned by Saturday, December 19, 2015 in order to attend this event. You must submit a permission form to attend the YDM Christmas Fellowship.

Congratulations & Many Blessings to Brother Robert L. Williams, Jr., Minister of Music

Retirement ~ December 27, 2015 Evangelist Dorothy M. Clark Thank you for Your 50 Years of Service to Evangelist Dorothy M. Clark (83 years of age) and New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) with the blessings of the Lord will celebrate another birthday on December 19th has been a member of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) for over 68 years. Evangelist Clark was introduced to New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) by her aunt, Sister Allenies Roberts and Sister Hattie Diggs. She was married to the late Leroy Clark (who passed in 1981) for 33 years and together they raised eight Doris Belton 01 Everett Brower 10 Dominic Godfrey 23 children: five sons (two deceased) and three daughters. She is also the loving and devoted Laverne Blount 01 Melvin W. Flythe 10 Jermaine D. McCoy 24 grandmother of 10, the great grandmother of 12, and the great great grandmother of four.

Walter Swinton 01 Charlotte Felton 11 Addie Blanch Woods 24 Evangelist Clark’s joy comes from helping those in need within her neighborhood Tyler Cherry 02 Linda Reid 13 Darnell Dorsey 25 and anyone who may come to her for help. She loves reading her Bible, gardening, and Maggie Jordan 02 Willar Baum 15 Tammara Hinton 26 sewing. Her first job was that of a seamstress working for PW Laundry (sewing buttons Renee Mayo 02 Linda Elliott 16 Tyrhonda Wright 27 and badges on 1500 shirts per day). She was later employed at Portsmouth General Avis Walker 03 Thelma Burks 17 Asa Thompson 28 Hospital where she retired in 1992 after 28 years of service.

Ronald Gordon 05 Raymond Council 18 Lorraine Saunders 29 Evangelist Clark has always been active in church ministry. She serves with Evelyn L. Williams 05 Mary Askew 19 André Askew 30 the Senior Missionary Ministry, Helping Hand Ministry, Noon Day Prayer Band, and Marshall Dockery 06 Dorothy Clark 19 Elizabeth White 30 attends the Ladies Sunday School Class #2. She has been one of the Sunday School Robin Taylor 06 Dyamond Gant 21 Doreatha Bullock 31 Class #2 Leaders for 10 years. Evangelist Clark was also a member of the former Gospel Ronoker Lennex 08 Fannie Coefield 22 Choir for 22 years. Her love for the Lord lead her to attend the Mount Carmel Mission Vonda Rogers 08 School of Evangelist under the leadership of Bishop C. V. Russell, Jr. and graduated on May 28, 2005.

Evangelist Clark’s favorite scripture (in fact the entire Bible) Psalm 121, “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help . . .” and favorite Christian song, “Great Change in Me” and lives by the song, “You Can’t Make Me Doubt Him”. “And Two Shall Become One” What Evangelist Clark loves about New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) – Mr. Belton & Mrs. Vanita White, Jr. Mr. Charles & Mrs. Melinda Jefferson She enjoys her church and her church family. Evangelist Clark’s many years of 16 Years 47 Years service to the Lord through the ministries of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) is greatly appreciated and we continue to pray her strength in the Lord. Deacon Ronald & Deaconess Linda Reid 26 Years Congratulations to Evangelist Dorothy M. Clark, our “Senior in the Spotlight”. Mr. Willie & Evangelist Eloise Casper Mr. Wilroy & Mrs Paige Hill, Jr. We love you and we thank you for your many years of service 57 Years 52 Years to New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville).

Mr. McKinley & Mrs. Shirley Ricks 49 Years WEEK 1 Tuesday, Dec. 15th “Christmas Turkey“ Requests Friday, Dec. 25th “CHRISTMAS DAY”

Sunday, Dec. 6th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & 7 AM CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE If you are in need or know someone that is “HOLY COMMUNION” Bible Study in need, all requests are due no later than 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry Saturday, Dec. 26th Wednesday, December 9th. Monday, Dec. 7th Open — Helping Hand Ministry ALL Meetings / Rehearsals are Canceled. Please see the Deacon Ministry for a request

form. You may only submit One (1) form. 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal Wednesday, Dec. 16th WEEK 4 Christmas Turkeys will be distributed 7 PM Hospitality Ministry Meeting 7 PM - 7:45 PM Mid-week Prayer Service — Sunday, Dec. 27th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Service on Saturday, December 19th Widows/Widowers Ministry Tuesday, Dec. 8th 11:15 AM Youth in Charge of Service @ 8 AM until 10 AM - NFBCT. 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/Youth Bible Study Monday, 28th Bible Study Thursday, Dec. 17th Saturday, December 12th 6 PM Senior’s Ministry Meeting 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal 7 PM Male Chorus Rehearsal 4 PM — 6 PM @ NFBCT 7 PM “Choir Reunion” Rehearsal Tuesday, Dec. 29th Saturday, Dec. 19th “Senior Christmas Fellowship Dinner” Wednesday, Dec. 9th 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & 7 PM - 7:45 PM Mid-week Prayer Service — 8 AM - 10 AM Distribution of Christmas Turkeys Bible Study All Seniors Age 65 and Older @ NFBCT are invited! If you would like to Tutorial Ministry Wednesday, Dec. 30th 11 AM - 2 PM Youth Development Ministry attend, please sign-up in the 7:45 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/Youth Bible Study Mid-week Prayer Service & Bible Study “Christmas Fellowship” — Fellowship Hall. Thursday, Dec. 10th CANCELED Laser Quest, VA. Beach, VA — 6 PM Youth Development Ministry POC: Bro. Linwood Joyner, YDM Thursday, Dec. 31st “New Year’s Eve” Sunday, December 13th @ 3 PM Meeting Coordinator 10 PM “WATCH NIGHT SERVICE” & Concert Choir Anniversary 7 PM “Choir Reunion” Rehearsal 1 PM Senior Missionary Ministry Meeting BAPTISM All Star “Choir Reunion” Saturday, Dec. 12th 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir Rehearsal & Appreciation Service for 12 PM - 2 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal Friday, January 1, 2016 “Happy New Year” WEEK 3 Brother Robert L. Williams, Jr., MM

2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship — Saturday, January 2, 2016 Sentara Nursing Home, Sunday, Dec. 20th “Choir Reunion” Rehearsals @ 7 PM ALL Meetings / Rehearsals are Canceled. Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 8th & 10th 4201 Greenwood Drive, Portsmouth 4 PM Hospitality Ministry Anniversary — 4 PM - 6 PM Senior Christmas Fellowship Guest, First Baptist Church, South 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship — “ALL Former & Present Members are Autumn Care Nursing Home, Dinner @ NFBCT Dining Facility Portsmouth, Rev. Warren Amlet, Pastor invited to Make a Joyful Noise 3610 Winchester Dr., Portsmouth Ages 65 and Older Invited! unto the Lord.” Monday, Dec. 21st WEEK 2 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal Sunday, December 20th @ 4 PM

Sunday, Dec. 13th 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Tuesday, Dec. 22nd “Hospitality Ministry Anniversary” “Address / Telephone Number Change?” 3 PM Concert Choir Anniversary — All Star 12 PM - 1 PM “High Noon” Prayer Service & Guest Church — First Baptist Church “Choir Reunion” and Appreciation Bible Study Members are reminded that if you have South Portsmouth Service for Bro. Robert L. Williams, Jr., 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry moved since December of 2014, please Rev. Warren Amlet, Pastor Minister of Music (50 Yrs. of Service) Open — Helping Hand Ministry update your address and/or telephone

number. Membership Update Cards are Friday, December 25th @ 7 AM Wednesday, Dec. 23rd Monday, Dec. 14th available in the fellowship hall. This will “Christmas Worship Service” 6 PM - 8 PM Angels with Wings Rehearsal Mid-week Prayer Service & Bible Study CANCELED assist in making sure your Year-End

Thursday, Dec. 24th “CHRISTMAS EVE” Contribution Statement is mailed to the Thursday, December 31st @ 10 PM Church Clerk/Secretary Out of the Office. correct address. Please return card to the Church Office by December 30th. “Watch Night Service & Baptism”