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| Attendance & Finances |
November 1, 2009
for the week of
October 26 - November 1, 2009
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| General Budget |
| Budget Receipts: Week |
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313,247 |
| Required Budget: Week |
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261,422
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| Over/(Under): Week |
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51,825
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| Budget Receipts: YTD |
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11,184,968
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| Required Budget: YTD |
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11,502,568 |
| Over/(Under): YTD |
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(317,600) |
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| For the Joy of All Generations |
| FTJOAG: October 25, 2009 |
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55,490 |
| FTJOAG: Received to Date |
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19,920,894
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Attendance View Report
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| Worship Service |
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4,086
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| SMBS |
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3,540
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| New Members to Date |
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64
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a look at November
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| 8 |
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National Orphan Day
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| 15 |
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World Missions Emphasis
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| 22 |
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Parent Commitment
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| 24 |
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"Wednesday on Tuesday"
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| 25 |
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No Wednesday Evening Activities
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| 26 |
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Offices Closed for Thanksgiving |
| 27 |
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Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
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A Glimpse at December
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| 4 |
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Kids Christmas Adventure
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| 6 |
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Dr. Charlie Gordon: Designed on Purpose
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| 13 |
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Christmas Celebration in Morning Worship
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| 16 |
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Wednesday Evenings end for year
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| 23 |
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Offices Closed for Christmas
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| 24 |
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Offices Closed for Christmas
Christmas Eve Lord's Supper |
| 25 |
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Offices Closed for Christmas |
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Bulletin & Worship Folder Items
Week of November 1, 2009
Churchwide
Church Calendar
Freeman Scholarship
We are now accepting applications for spring 2010 Green Acres Baptist Church Freeman Scholarship. A current high school or college transcript must be submitted with the scholarship application. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, November 16 by 5:00 pm. For more information please call Debbie at 903-525-1126 or view online.The Green Acres Scholarship relies entirely on donations. Please consider making a contribution to the scholarship fund to help our GABC college students.
GABC Newsletters
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Adult Education | 903-525-3249
SMBS Outreach Opportunity! First Touch Outreach meets Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor balcony of the Lighthouse. Have questions? Call Amy 903-525-3252.
Adult Impact | 903-525-1186
Widows WIN-terize your car!
The Widows in Need (WIN) Ministry is offering a free car check-up for GABC widows on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Lighthouse parking lot (by the main weekday entrance). For more information call the WIN hotline at 903-525-3290.
Orphan Sunday Concert
Next Sunday morning (November 8), as part of Orphan Sunday, we will recognize all families who have been blessed through adoption. If your family has been touched by adoption, please plan to be a part of our recognition. For more information on this please stop by the Hope for 100 table in the foyer or contact the Adult Impact Ministry office at 903-525-1186 or
adultimpact@mail.gabc.org.
Preschool | 903-525-1122
PALS of Preschoolers is changing names to V.I.P. (Volunteers in Preschool). We are enlisting 400 new volunteers! Get information at the Children’s Ministry Atrium Welcome Desk.
Children | 903-525-1122
Is God touching your heart about assisting in Children’s SMBS? For more information please email
lanettej@mail.gabc.org.
Christmas Adventure
Friday, December 4
1 yr – 2nd Grade: Petting Zoo
3rd – 5th Grade: Hayride, Hot dogs and Dessert!
$5 per child/No family limit. Register online or at Children’s Atrium Welcome Desk by Sunday, November 22.
College | 903-525-3256
Flashpoint SMBS
11:15 a.m., Studio 3 in the One-Ten Student Center, come join us for worship and teaching.
Fall Bible Study
Tuesdays at 8105 Crooked Trail and 5817 Brynmar Court, Wednesdays at 8208 Crooked Trail, 7 p.m., food provided.
Late Night Thursdays, 9-11 p.m., volleyball, Green Acres gym
Forerunners | 903-525-1165
AARP Driver Safety Program
Monday, November 2. For Reservations, Call: Randy Vanderstay at 903-752-0240.
GraceWorks | 903-533-1817
Are you struggling with grief, sadness, anger, anxiety or addictions? Do you have hurts, habits or hang ups? Come join us for Celebrate Recovery at the One-Ten Student Center every Monday from 6:00-9:30. For more information please call 903-533-1817 or email
help@celebraterecoverygabc.com see full meeting schedule at
www.celebraterecoverygabc.com.
Missions | 903-525-1112
Colorado Construction Mission
January 3-9, to do light construction work on a Baptist camp in Larkspur, Colorado. Cost $200 per person. Contact AIM ministry, 903-525-1186 for more information.
After-school homework helpers needed!
Mon.-Wed. from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at local apartments. Read with children, help with elementary math and spelling, and build relationships that will impact a life! Call 903-525-1112 for more information.
Pastoral Care | 903-525-1165
Prayer
Call 903-5-WE-CARE (593-2273) for prayer.
“My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer” Special Places for Prayer:
- Gethsemane Prayer Room - A new special place to pray near the sanctuary, open weekdays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- GABC Prayer Center, 24 hour intercessory prayer ministry, 1317 Wilma.
Call 903-525-1165 for more information.
Recreation | 903-525-1116
LAKE RETREAT CENTER CLOSED
During month of January for general repairs and maintenance
Upward Basketball
Boys & Girls K-6th Grades. Cost $65; after October 15 $80. Season January 9-February 20; Practice begins November 30. Call 903-525-1116.
Ping Pong Tournament
Tuesday, November 17 6-10 p.m., Cost $5/person. Deadline to register November 14. Call 903-525-1116.
Extreme Logging at the Retreat Center
Texas Forest Service, will teach you how to get the most out of your chain saw, Thursday December 3. This is a hands-on class and participants will be able to use their saws on full-size logs. The class will be limited to 15 people. Sign up by November 22 at 903-216-3115.
Nascar Mission Trip
October 31-November 8, Texas Motor Speedway Contact Brad White at 903-525-1149
Single Adults | 903-525-1123
WIRED Singles (Ages 18-34)
Real Life Singles (Ages 35+)
"Boundaries" Bible Study
Sundays at 4:00 p.m. AEB 203. Books available in the GABC Bookstore.
Reality Bible Study
Sunday Nights, 5:30 p.m., AEB 103. Join us as Gary Lesniewski teaches a new study on the book of Ezra.
Vision Bible Study
Wednesday Night, 6:00 p.m. AEB 103. This week, our own Mila Hightower and Donna Rayborn will be discussing their recent Mission Trip to Africa.
G.R.O.W. Ladies Night Out
Thursday, November 5, Brunos on Old Jacksonville, 6:00 p.m.
South Campus | 903-839-7232
Stephen Ministry | 903-525-1165
Become a Stephen Minister! Drop by our foyer table today to sign up for Stephen Ministry training, or call 903-525-1165 for more information.
Students | 903-525-1190
DON’T FORGET MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT AT SKY RANCH!Middle School eat before coming then meet at the Student Center on Friday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m. Will return to the Student Center at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. High School eat before coming then meet at the Student Center Saturday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. and return at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Questions? Call 525-1190.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Middle School Live series “BIG TIME BASICS” wraps up this Wednesday at One-Ten Student Center from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- Elevate choir meets from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Studio 3 tonight.
- Middle School DIG meets in Studio 3 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bring $3 for pizza.
HIGH SCHOOL
- High School Remix meets Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in grade level homes.
- Praise Alive Choir Rehearsal tonight in the choir room from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
- High School Ministry Teams 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Student Center tonight. Bring $3 for pizza!
Women | 903-525-1141
Thursday Lunch Connection
Meets November 5 at the Potpourri House for a mid-week spiritual pick-me-up! Susan Howard teaches through Psalm 132, from Beth Moore’s study, Stepping Up. Buffet and drink, $10. First time guests eat free.
Caring Hands
Meets first Thursday, November 5, in the FLC Craft Room, 9:00-11:30 a.m. for a wonderful time of ministry projects. Pin, cut, sew or stuff! Call the Women’s Office for more info!
A.S.K. Prayer Ministry
Join with women on Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. in the Gethsemane Room for a time of intercessory prayer. Contact Margie at 903-581-6275 for more information.
Worship | 903-525-1114
Kidz Praise Patriotic Night
Wednesday, November 11. Everyone wear red, white & blue to Kidz Praise.
Kinderpraise & Praise Makers Holiday Program, "Share the Good News!" Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel