Assie Rasco - First Baptist Church Of Jasper, Georgia

2018November NewsletterWORSHIP IN NOVEMBERNov 4Hurricane MichaelWhile the October 10 landfall may be distantin our minds, the category 4 storm was thestrongest to hit the continental U.S.A. since2004 and many of our neighbors are stillstruggling to recover. The news of how theareas most affected are still dealing with theaftermath seems to have become buried inthe debris left in Michael's wake. The loss ofthings we often take for granted still presenta daily hurdle for many: complete loss ofhomes, jobs, and possessions; no access tobasic necessities and health care; no school;farmers' crops lost; the local economy inshambles; a lack of everyday resources andservices that were so readily available before. Victims are still hurting and strugglingto rebuild or reinvent their lives. So, as wesavor the wonder of the turning leaves, as weenjoy the myriad of fall activities and celebrations, as we busy our lives planning for theupcoming holiday gatherings and festivities,as we prepare for a season of giving and ringing in the new year, and as we debate beforeour November elections, let's give thanks andremember our brothers and sisters in need.Edie Stone is working to assist HurricaneMichael recovery efforts now and through theholiday season. Please reach out to her if youwould like to help in any way.Becoming Christian #8: Everyday Saints(All Saints Day)Colossians 4.7-18We will remember by name each member ofour church family who has passed awaysince last November 5. The newly nominatedslate of deacons will also be presented.Nov 11 The Power of a Wound2 Corinthians 12.7-10We will vote on six deacons for a three-year term.Nov 18 Martha Stewart, Thanksgiving Dinner,and Grateful LivingPsalm 100We will celebrate Thanksgiving together witha covered dish lunch at noon in Walker Hall.Nov 25 A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day1 Kings 19.1-18Church CalendarNovember 4 All Saints Day - Deacon Nominations PresentedNovember 11 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes DueVote on New DeaconsNovember 18 Thanksgiving Sunday Lunch (12:00 Walker Hall)November 28 Budget Discussion (6:00 Walker Hall)December 2 The Season of Advent BeginsVote on 2019 Ministry BudgetDecember 7 Senior Adult Christmas Lunch (12:00 Walker Hall)December 16 Sanctuary Choir Christmas Music (11:00 Sanctuary)December 17 Preschool Christmas ProgramDecember 24 Candlelight Communion Christmas Eve Service(6:00 Sanctuary)January 6Jody Long, CBF of GA Coordinator preaching (9 & 11)Missions Luncheon w/Jody Long (12:00 Walker Hall)January 27Annual Meeting and Lunch (12:00)March 6Ash Wednesday Service (6:15)April 18Maundy Thursday Service (6:30)April 21Easter Sunrise Service (7:00 PHS Football Stadium)Easter Worship (9:00 and 11:00)First Baptist Church of Jasper198 East Church Street, Jasper, GA 30143706-253-5015 www.fbcjasper.com

Lamplighters: Women on MissionThursday, November 8 at 10:15 a.m.Meet at church to carpool to Windsor LodgeOn a chilly autumn afternoon an old rivalrywas renewed. For years the Baptist and theMethodist Youth have been gathering on thegridiron to tussle for supremacy. It has, however,been an exercise in dominance from the Baptist.No one remembers, or at least will admit to, losingto the Methodist.This year's contest held true to form. TheBaptist scored on their first possession, and thenraced to a 40 - 14 victory. The Most ValuablePlayer was actually a family. The Powells showedtheir athletic prowess with Scott and Madisonboth intercepting passes and returning them fortouchdowns, while Mason engineered two scoringdrives as quarterback.At the end of the day, though, the scoreboardwas wiped clean, each side gathered and shookhands, and we all remembered that it is morethan a game we play. It is not about winning orlosing, but the friends you make along the way.And, that is why we do Youth group in the firstplace.ChristianInterim Youth Ministerkchristianburton@gmail.com706-253-5031All ladies are invited to join us for a tour of the facilityand visit with Mary Smith, Janis Stancil, and ElizaCagle. We will then join the residents for lunch in theirdining hall at 12:30. The cost of lunch is 7 cash.Please call Nancy Teague at 770-364-7415 byNovember 5th if you would like to join us. She needsto let the Lodge know how many te expect for lunch.The Lamplighters' Women onMissions group has been updatingthe missions bulletin board locatedin the hallway behind the chapel.Take a few minutes to see how FirstBaptist Church Jasper is involvedwith local and global missions. Youcan also see current needs forthe Weekend Snack Program andCARES and where to leave donations. We are Jesus' hands andfeet in and around Jasper!a warm note to sayTHANKYOUfor all of your supportfor the Fall festivalFBCJ Family,THANK YOU! I have been overwhelmed withall the support and love that has been offered to me.The past few weeks I have been able to get to knowthe wonderful children at FBCJ. They are amazingand filled with wonder. I can not wait to grow andwalk with them as we nurture their faith.As I get settled, please reach out if you have anyquestions for me.2018 Jasper Boo Who? Contest Youth ScarecrowIn Grace,Anna S. J. WalkerDirector of Children's Ministriesannasjwalker@gmail.com706-253-5032

Annual Pumpkin Contest 2018We have had a great month getting ready for fall! We have gone to Cagle'sDairy Farm and we have been preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences.Holidays are just around the corner and classes are gearing up for ourChristmas program and some much needed R&R. This year we added toour extracurricular activities Karate and Piano lessons. Both activities arefull and the kids are enjoying learning new things. Our teachers did a fantastic job decorating their pumpkins in our annual pumpkin contest. Thewinners were determined by online and ballot voting.Cassie RascoDirector of Preschoolpreschool@fbcjasper.com706-253-5017

Happy November Birthday!3 - Ruby Becker, Blake Brooks,Leo Pilla4 - Stephanie Baggs,Michael Callahan5 - Kendra Boteler, Dianne Jones,Rita Poole, Bobbie Shelnutt,7 - Rachel Bohannon,Pat Childers, Marcia McDaniel9 - Jeff Brown, Sharon Rasco,Judy Shaw10 - Vesta Doster11 - Cassie Hunter, Rose Ann Muse,Gretchen Rasco,Cade Robertson, Billy Wilson,12 - Pat Denson, Allie Stephens14 - Debbie Harris, Will Jent16 - Decie Lowe18 - Scott Childers,Douglas Dorsey, Joy Hyatt,Scott Powell,19 - Deborah Gay, Greg Pope,Brooke Rutledge20 - Donald Givens21 - Katherine France,Jan Simpson22 - Scott Higgins, Camlyn Lowe,John Luke Weaver23 - Martha Allen24 - Loretta Hicks, Kim Russell,JJ Wilson25 - Carrie McCurdy26 - Debbie Childers27 - Sam Dotson, Jana Steadman30 - Carla JarrettNEW DEACON ELECTIONSunday, November 11It is time to elect six new deacons for a new three-yearterm. The names of the candidates will be presented onSunday, November 4th and we will vote on November11th. The list of the present deacon body can be foundon the back of the newsletter. Please keep in mind theneed for a diverse deacon body (young and "experienced", male and female, etc.). Make sure you first havethe consent of the person being nominated.Thank you!Church Family,Words cannot express the appreciation for our churchfamily. The cards, prayers, and food were all such a blessingto our family. Myrna loved each and every one in the churchand would have been awed by all the kindness shown.Thank you again,Will DensonMike & Sandi DensonSunday, November 4th, has been declared “Georgia RetiredEducators Day” by Governor Deal. Members of our localRetired Educators Association will be wearing yellowribbons. Retired Educators donate thousands of hours ofvolunteer service in our community as well as contributefinancial support to charities such as the Ferst Foundationand Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. If you have theopportunity, please thank a retired educator.Many thanks for the following bookdonations for our Preschool Library!Janis & Frank Duckworth - 2 books in memory of Myrna DensonElaine & Fred Jacks - 2 books in memory of Myrna DensonJoan & Sherman McLemore - 2 books in memory of Myrna Denson

Sanctuary Flowers10/14 Given by Charles, Peggie and Clint Chapman,and Leslie and Mark Miller, in memory ofCarter Clinton Low and Lois Williams Low, inremembrance of what would have been their91st Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 2.10/21 Given in precious memory of our son Lamarwhose birthday was October 24. Givenby Bobbie Shelnutt10/28 Given in memory of Jesse D. Ward andRichard Higingbotham by David & Joan Ward.Memorial and Honorarium ContributionsIn Memory of Doris B. CarverGene & Angela HigginsIn Memory of Myrna DensonGerald & Martha AllenKen & Margo AustinRobert & Kitty BaldwinSteven &Meredith BarthChristie BeiringFaye BlackwellReeder & Robin BurchGeorgia CagleJimmy & Kathy CagleTracey ChastainJohn & Dana ClineLarry ColemanWilliam & Joan CookDonal & Nancy DorseyVesta DosterLisa DuckettJerry & Patricia EvansDan & Rebecca ForresterBill & Angie HallAlbert & Liz HamrickLoretta HicksGene & Angela HigginsFred & Elaine JacksJames & Dianne JonesMarcia McDanielJoan McLemoreJoyce McWatersGlenn & Betty MullinaxLynn NewCharles & Sandra PayneTom & Kathryn PickeringBill & Debbie PickettCharlie & Ann PittardKyle & Cassie RascoElizabeth RayGerald & Mary Jane ReidTonya RutenbergDavid & Helen StuartJesse & Glenda VarnedoeGeorge & Brenda WeaverBarbara P. WoodJo Ann WoodAlvin & Hettie YoungIn Memory of Betty McDanielDan & Chrystal GabrielGlenn & Betty MullinaxLarry & Mildred RaifordBill & Edie StoneAnnie Jo WoodIn Honor of Will DensonGeorge & Brenda WeaverIn Honor of Jamiah GregoryTracey ChildersIn Honor of Dr. Martha ShawLoretta Hicks

HandbellsJ.O.Y. ChoirNov. 5Nov. 9Nov. 12Nov. 26Wednesday Night Dinner·· 5:15 ·Adult Meal - 6Kid’s Plate - 4Family Max - 20Menus inSunday Worship GuidesWEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN NOVEMBERNov. 7Collection day isNovember 11th.Boxes have been placed around the church. If you needmore, please contact Kym McCrary. Remember no candyor tooth paste in the boxes and each box costs 9.00 to mail.5:156:006:006:007:00Wednesday Night DinnerPrayer Meeting and FBUThe Fruit of the Spirit: Self ControlMission FriendsGrades 1st - 6th(music, Bible study, & fun)Sanctuary Choir RehearsalNov. 14Sr. AdultChristmas LunchFriday, Dec. 7at 12 Noonin Walker HallThe Sanctuary Choiris now rehearsingChristmas Music.They will lead usin worshipDecember 16th at 11:005:15 Wednesday Night Dinner6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBUTBA6:00 Mission Friends6:00 Grades 1st - 6th(music, Bible study, & fun)7:00 Sanctuary Choir RehearsalNov. 21Nov. 28No Wednesday Night Dinneror Activities5:156:006:006:007:00Wednesday Night DinnerPrayer Meeting and FBU2019 Budget Discussion(voting Dec. 2 both services)Mission FriendsGrades 1st - 6th(music, Bible study, & fun)Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

November 2018Church CalendarFirst Baptist Church of JasperSundayMondayTuesdaySundaySchedule:9:00Chapel Worship10:00Sunday School11:00SanctuaryWorship4:00Youth CONNECT16All Saints Day5:30 Handbells6:00Yoga in ChapelCraig & SuzyMilesHolly Miller111213Veterans Day5:306:00HandbellsYoga in ChapelFinance Meeting78910:30Lamplighters7:30Worship BandRehearsal11:00J.O.Y. ChoirMark & LeslieMillerFrank & MartyMorrisSigmond Mosley141516GA RetiredEducators Day18NO YOUTHCONNECT2537:00Deacons MeetingJonie SueMosleyKent & BobbieMosleyRyan MosleyWarren MosleyGlenn & BettyMullinax19202122236:00Yoga in Chapel1017DECEMBERNEWSLETTERDEADLINE7:30Worship BandRehearsalTHANKSGIVING12:00ThanksgivingSunday Lunchin Walker Hall2SaturdayMichael &Joyce McWaters StephanieMcWhirter5Christmas ChildBoxes DueFridayWednesdayNight Schedulesee opposite page4Votingfor DeaconsThursdayWednesdayNo WednesdayNight Dinner MullinaxSandra Mullinax Rose Ann MuseLarry & Amanda Lynn NewNeighbors2627282930Pray for One Another:5:30 Handbells6:00Yoga in Chapel6:002019 BudgetDiscussion(voting Dec. 2)Matt & KristaNewtonJohnny & SusanNicholsonLaura NixOn the calendar you will find the names ofChurch Members to pray for five days a week.Andrew NolandJennifer Noon