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Come join us! Beginning January 1st, anyone who chooses may read along through the Bible in one year; with others in the church. We will be using the Daily Bible (International Bible Society) in that reading. Many of you have that Bible from several years ago. If you choose, you can read online at the following site. You can also load this on your phone and have it with you wherever you go. https://www.biblica.com/resources/reading-plans./ A list of the daily scripture reading is available in the office. If you prefer a softcover Bible, or have other questions please let me know. Bro. Jerry
Mark your calendars!!!!
The Activities Committee will be hosting a Chili Cook-off on Sunday, January 19th at 5:00 p.m. in the FBC gym. Be watching
your bulletin for more information.
  
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (1 Cor. 5:17) Have you ever been going strong…for days, weeks, and even months, until one day you realize you’re not? You wonder if it’s just a slump or a phase or a hormonal spike, then admit it’s not going away…whatever it is. To utter the words, “I think I need a reset,” can be scary. What if God, in all of His Sovereignty, leads us to those vulnerable places? What if all along, He is allowing us to run out of steam so that we will finally…stop? What if a “reset” is exactly what you need? And what does that really mean? I found some interesting descriptions of what it means to reset something. Here are a few of them: To set back to the initial state; to set anew; to adjust again after an initial failure. Individuals and churches, many times need to stop and evaluate where we are and how we got here. It may be time to hit the Spiritual Reset button in our lives, to go back to the place God wants us to be. How different would our lives be if we asked God to set things anew and sincerely meant it? Would our daily routines look the same? Would our attitudes remain as they are? If you are sensing from the Holy Spirit that you need a real and lasting change in heart and mind, I encourage you to spend some unhurried time in that secret, quiet place, where you can meet with God. Why not pray this prayer: “Lord, I long for those moments early in my faith when I felt your closeness, your joy, your energy and zest for life. I confess that the daily grind has ground down my passion for you. I confess that I allow the cares of the world to choke out the joy of the gospel. Lord, turn my heart toward you again. Fix my eyes on you, fix my heart on you. Help me have a reset in my faith and in my life, starting today. Renew my heart, renew my life for you and your ways. Help me see the daily routines of life as moments to gracefully submit to your will. Thank you for being the Lord of my life every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Do you need to hit the Spiritual Reset button in 2020? Bro. Jerry
 IMPORTANT DATES TO SAVE
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Sunday Night Girls/Guys
Bible Study
Every Other Sunday night youth 7-12th grade girls and guys have a bible study.
Bible Study 5-8PM
-Vans leave the church at 5 and return at 8
-Snacks are provided
Girls November Schedule:
Guys November Schedule:
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IMPORTANT DATES TO SAVE:
Dnow Weekend—Mar. 20-22
Easter Retreat Falls Creek—April 9-11th
Super Summer—July 6-10th
College & Career Ministry Class
The range for this ministry is singles ages 18-24. We will meet every other Thursday evening at 6:30. This class will be led by Trent and Kaley Hodgkinson. Contact Trent or Kaley for more information.
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Jan 13 - Ladies Bible study class #1 6:30 p.m.
Jan 14 - Ladies Bible study class #1 9:00 a.m.
Jan 15 - Sr. Adult – Game Day
Jan 16 - Coffee w/Pastor - 7 a.m.
Jan 17 - WM – Painting –6:30 p.m. Fellowship hall & kitchen
Jan 18 - Men’s Ministry breakfast – 7 a.m.
Jan 19 - Chili Cook-off @ 5 p.m. - gym
Jan 20 - Prayer Warriors @ 6:00 p.m.
Jan 20 - Ladies Bible study class #2 6:30 p.m.
Jan 21 - Ladies Bible study class #2 9:00 a.m.
Jan 23 - Coffee w/Pastor - 7 a.m.
Jan 27 - Ladies Bible study class #3 6:30 p.m.
Jan 28 - Ladies Bible study class #3 9:00 a.m.
Jan 30 - Coffee w/Pastor – 7 a.m.
Contact Church Office for more Information or to Add an Event or Activity, 903-429-6742.
 BACK-PACK Buddies
The Back-pack Buddy program is an outreach project being organized through our Collinsville schools. A back-pack of nutritional foods is sent home on Fridays for students in need over the weekend. FBC will be contributing supplies to the school once a month to help with this project. This a partial list: fruit cups, pudding cups, individual juices, small cans of ravioli, spaghetti Os, soups, meats, crackers, little Debbie snacks, fruit snacks. For a complete list, check your Sunday school classes or pick up one in the office. If you have any questions please contact Marilyn Head.
 Children’s church is for our 4 to 7 years old children. Children need to sit with their parent/parents. The children will be dismissed when the choir is dismissed. There will be attendants at the back to take the children to the classroom. You may pick up your children following the service, in the 1st & 2nd grade Sunday school classroom. Please direct your questions to our children’s church coordinator – Janelle Hodgkinson
Outreach Opportunities
FBC Food Pantry sponsored by the Joanna SS Class
Donations are accepted the first Sunday of each month – your donations maybe dropped off in the old kitchen.
If you know of a need contact either Polly Pruitt, Marilyn Head or Wanda Overstreet.
Our pantry is very low….please remember you may bring items the first of each month….place items in the old kitchen….also remember if you know of a need please contact either Marilyn Head or the church office. ------------------------------------
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-------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies mark your calendars for January 17th! We have a special treat for you. Susie Holamon, the President of Geary Girl’s Ranch, who is also an accomplished artist, will be coming to teach us to paint an original on our own canvass. She will also be telling us all about how we can minister to Geary Girl’s Ranch. Women’s Ministry will be hosting. We
will be having hot chocolate with yummy snacks. Also, during December Susie will be selling her cookbook for $20 to help support Geary Girl’s Ranch.
The next Ladies’ bible study will begin the week of January 13, 2020.
‘Seamless’ Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story
by Angie Smith
This will be a 7-session bible study. Classes will be Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings. Books will be $14.00
Stop by the office window to sign up.
Attention: Men of all ages
This is your opportunity to enjoy a time of devotion, fellowship and a good hot breakfast with your fellow man. Next Breakfast - Jan 18th @ 7:00 a.m. ------------------------------
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Special Thank you………
Dear Church family,
Thank you so much for all the prayers during and after my surgery! God is Good!!! The food, cards and encouraging phone calls were all very much appreciated. It is a church family like you that gets you through these times.
Love to all, Marilyn Head
Dear FBC,
Thank you very much for your cards, concerns, and most of all your prayers. I am doing better now. God bless each of you. Love, Barbara Hite
Dear Church family,
Words cannot express how thankful we are to have you all praying for us during this time of loss. All the cards, phone calls, text messages and food that was brought to the church for Aline’s service was greatly appreciated. This meant the world to our family. We know that Aline is “Rejoicing in the Lord at all times” Phil 4:4
Thank you again to all who brought food for our family meal! It was wonderful. John & Sharon Farr
Mission Friends, Team Kids and God Chasers would like to thank everyone for all of their support throughout the month of December. The fundraiser did very well again; combined with last months’; it will allow a lot of children to attend camp at little to no cost which is an incredible blessing! We also appreciate your presence at the Christmas program, it meant so much. Thank you!
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