Space for standard masthead LINDA’S LINES CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fern Creek The observance of Advent begins Sunday, December 2. It is a season of spiritual WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 preparation for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The word Advent means 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner Baptist Church “arrival” or “coming”. Christ has come into our world; Christ is coming into our 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship lives; Christ will come again! For the Christian, Advent is a season of celebration. L.I.G.H.T for Youth 5920 Bardstown Road Our celebration should lead to both an inward and outward sense of rejoicing as Preschool & Children's Choirs Louisville, Kentucky 40291 we commemorate the birth of Jesus for us, His birth in us, and His final coming in 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal 239-0316 / 239-0317 glory. I hope you will be present for each of the worship services during this holy THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 season. Join us as we celebrate our Savior!! 6:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - Bates Elem. Child Development Thanks to those of you who wrote devotionals for our Advent /Christmas 7:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - St. Gabriel Center Devotional Book! Please thank these people for helping you during your personal SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 239-8952 devotional times! Also, we hope that you will share these books with others! 10:00 a.m. “Hanging of the Greens” Rehearsal Rev. Linda Barnes Popham On December 24, 1912, foreign missionary Lottie Moon died. She refused to see 1:00 p.m. Fruit Baskets to the Pastor the Chinese people she loved go spiritually or physically hungry. Lottie was Homebound 239-6628 overwhelmed by the Foreign Mission Board’s indebtedness and inability to help SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 with relief during a Chinese famine; therefore, she stopped eating as a protest and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Dr. Rocky Hardymon gave her money to those who were suffering. Since the people were starving, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Minister of Music & Children / Lottie felt that she could not eat either. She gave all she had to give, from her food 1:15 p.m. Filipino Worship Service Associate Pastor, ext. 111 to her last ounce of strength. 5:00 p.m. Youth Choir Kristin Jones Lottie Moon often comes to our mind during this season of giving. Motivated by 6:00 p.m. Hanging of the Greens Service Associate Minister of Music, her example, Southern Baptists have given to foreign missions through an offering & Reception ext. 116 that bears her name. We hope that you will give generously this season to spread MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018 the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world. Will you give a sacrificial 6:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - Wheeler Terri Bosemer gift? The Christmas Offering for International Missions is in your offering 7:00 p.m. GROW (G Teams) CDC Director, ext. 108 envelope box. We will have a special time during the “Hanging of the Greens” 8:00 p.m. CLC Reserved - St. Gabriel Service on December 2 for you to put your offering under the tree. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 Joellen Johnston Organist Please join me in anticipation of a glorious Lord’s Day this Sunday! And as 10:00 a.m. GROW (G-3 Team) always, continue to pray, “Lord, Send a Great Revival!” 2:30 p.m. Open Gym 5:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - St. Gabriel Joy Stelly “Young at Heart” Luncheon 6:45 p.m. All Committees Office Coordinator, ext. 100 Thursday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Administrative / Ministry Wildwood Country Club (5000 Bardstown Road) Jodie Towles Committees Entertainment – Phil Kelley and Rocky Hardymon Bookkeeper, ext. 102 8:00 p.m. Church Council Please sign up at the shelf in the common area foyer. The cost per WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 Leonard Westmorland person is $15 (includes the buffet luncheon, tax, & gratuity). The 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner Director of Facilities, ext. 104 money will be collected at the luncheon. Please bring a gift for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship the gift exchange ($7-$10 cost). Questions? Contact Brenda L.I.G.H.T for Youth Pennington. Preschool & Children's Choirs MEN’S MINISTRY KICK-OFF BREAKFAST 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Saturday, January 5, 8:30 a.m. GROW (G-4 Team) Guest Speaker – Roger Palmer from Crossings THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 Watch for more details! 10:00 a.m. Women on Mission / Quilting Questions? Contact Chris Berry or Chris Towles. 6:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - Bates Elem. 7:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - St. Gabriel Tuesday, December 18 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2018 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 9:30 a.m. SCHOOL OUR STEWARDSHIP 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Cracker Barrel in 156 Weekly Budget Needs $ 10,081.00 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Fern Creek MORNING Budget Received $ 12,657.10 1:15 p.m. Filipino Worship Service WORSHIP Year-to-Date Budget Needs $ 120,972.00 5:00 p.m. Youth Choir 194 Year-to-Date Budget Received $ 108,251.33 6:00 p.m. Instrumental Christmas Service BUILDING FUND MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 Weekly Total $ 79.00 11:30 a.m. LRBA Retired Ministers’ Sunrise $2,023 SUNDAY SCHOOL Year-to-Date Balance $ 9,529.04 Luncheon 6:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - Wheeler Elem. WEEK OF DECEMBER 2 WEEK OF DECEMBER 9 Join us every Sunday 7:00 p.m. GROW (R Teams) DEACON OF THE WEEK DEACON OF THE WEEK morning at 9:30 a.m. for 8:00 p.m. CLC Reserved - St. Gabriel Chris Towles 468-7369 Ralph Beard 445-6824 Sunday School. We have TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 TRUSTEE OF THE WEEK TRUSTEE OF THE WEEK excellent classes for all 2:30 p.m. Open Gym Kevin Blansette 671-5351 David Magruder 592-7306 ages. 5:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - St. Gabriel CHILDREN’S CHURCH CHILDREN’S CHURCH WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 TBA TBA 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Dinner EXTENDED SESSION EXTENDED SESSION 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Worship TBA TBA L.I.G.H.T for Youth SOUND TECHNICIAN SOUND TECHNICIAN Preschool & Children's Choirs FERN CREEK Sunday - Ben Hale Sunday - Ben Hale 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal BAPTIST Wednesday - Sam Frizzell Wednesday - Lisa Payne CHURCH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN Reaching Up… 11:30 a.m. “Young at Heart” Luncheon Alex Gibbs Lucy Bickers Reaching In... 6:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - Bates Elem. YOUTH SNACK SUPPER YOUTH SNACK SUPPER Reaching Out... 7:30 p.m. CLC Reserved - St. Gabriel Hanging of the Greens - No Snacks Instrumental Christmas - No Snacks Please pray for members / attendees in the hospital / ADVENT/CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES rehab as of November 25, 2018: December 2: The First Sunday of Advent Bill Magruder (Jenny Magruder’s husband) – Friendship l0:45 a.m. – Lighting of the Candle of Hope Health and Rehab – Room 321 6:00 p.m. – “Hanging of the Greens” and Reception Jason Routt - James Quillen VAMC (Tennessee) (led by the Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Children’s Choirs, Instrumental Ensemble, and Narrators) WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER - 5:30 p.m. December 9: The Second Sunday of Advent Thank you for letting us know who wants to have a standing reservation for 10:45 a.m. – Lighting of the Candle of Peace every week. Please call the church office (239-0316) by noon on Monday to make or cancel your reservation. 6:00 p.m. – Instrumental Christmas Adults…………………..$5.00 Children and Youth……..$4.00 December 16: The Third Sunday of Advent Under age 6………….......Free Family Maximum……...$16.00 10:45 a.m. – Lighting of the Candle of Joy (.50 additional charge for carry-outs) 6:00 p.m. – Youth and Children’s Choirs Christmas Service November 28 7:00 p.m. – New Members’ Reception Spaghetti Salad Texas Toast Dessert December 18 December 5 7:00 p.m. – Child Development Center Christmas Program Chicken Stroganoff Green Beans Bread Dessert (Four-Year-Olds) December 12 December 20 Pork Chops Macaroni and Cheese Vegetables Bread Dessert 10:30 a.m. – Child Development Center Christmas Program (Two and Three-Year-Olds) Music Tots Music Friends December 23: The Fourth Sunday of Advent Two & Three Year Olds Four & Five Year Olds 10:45 a.m. – Lighting of the Candle of Love (must be two by 8/01/18) (must be four by 8/01/18) “Joy! A Gospel Christmas Celebration” (by Joel Room 107 Room 101 Raney), presented by the Adult Choir Music Makers / Young Musicians 5:00 p.m. – Christmas Caroling First Grade - Fifth Grade December 24: Christmas Eve Room 204 9:30 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast Wednesday Evenings - 6:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – Candlelight Christmas Eve Service For more information contact Kristin Jones, 239-0316, ext. 116. Lighting of the Christ Candle December 30: The First Sunday of Christmas HANGING OF THE GREENS AND RECEPTION 10:45 a.m. – We Celebrate the Birth of Christ. Rehearsal - December 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. January 2 Program - December 2, 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – Service of Comfort and Hope Celebrate with us as we present the Advent Wreath, the Chancel Childcare for preschoolers is available during all of these services. Decorations, the Sanctuary Greens, the Chrismon Tree, the Lighting of the Tree and Candles, the Reading of the Christmas Story, the INSTRUMENTAL CHRISTMAS Ringing of the Christmas Bells, and offer you the opportunity to participate in DECEMBER 9 – 6:00 p.m.