WEATHER ALERTS

December 8, 2024

Emmanuel: God With Us

Matthew 1:18-25

 

Weather Cancelations

Winter is upon us and with winter often comes inclement weather and bad driving conditions.  FBC's policy is that if the school system closes down, then all FBC programs held that day/night are also closed.   Closures will be put on Facebook and sent out via the pray chain and weekly update if the decision is made to cancel services on a Sunday.  

 

Sunday School Classes 
There will be no Second Hour Classes during the month of December.  Classes will resume on January 5, 2025

 

Upstairs Custodian Needed

We are looking for an upstairs custodian who can work every other week. This position involves cleaning the upstairs of our facility and setting it up for the various ministries to use each week.  It usually requires between 12 and 15 hours each week, depending on the building use schedule for that week.  It involves such tasks as cleaning the bathrooms and replenishing paper supplies there, vacuuming, emptying trash, washing windows and glass doors, dusting flat surfaces, and setting up and taking down tables and chairs.  Physical requirements include good health, freedom from back problems, and the ability to regularly lift and carry at least 50 pounds.  Starting pay begins at $14 an hour, depending on experience.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Pastor Tom (pastortom@fbczeeland.org).

 

Mark your Calendar

• No Second hour classes during the month of December

• December 1-15 – Blessing Tree

• December 8 – Meet and Greet with Clint Echols, 11:00 am

• December 11 – Last Big Life and Real Life Middle of the year

• December 15 – Children singing in Morning Worship and Christmas Brunch

• Church Offices are closed – December 23-24 and December 31-January 1

• December 31 – End of the Year Giving must be into the church office by this date  

 

Meet and Greet with Clint Echols

Our missionary, Clint Echols, is scheduled to worship with us TODAY. Following the morning service, Brother Clint will be in Room 201 (Parlor). Light refreshments will be served. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get to know Brother Clint better.

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Blessing Tree

Each year as a church we have a service opportunity to bless and help our church family and community.  The Blessing Tree is located in the Foyer and is decorated with ‘ornaments’ that will list opportunities to fill various needs.  All gifts must be returned by next Sunday, December 15.

 

Christmas Brunch

Once again we will be gathering as a church family to celebrate the Christmas season and fellowship with each other on December 15.  The children will be singing in the morning service and this would be a great time to invite the grandparents, cousins, friends to come hear them sing and then stay for the brunch.  There is a sign up in the Foyer for dishes to bring and let us know how many to plan on attending. 

 

Congratulations to

Josiah and Mei Meiste

On the birth of their daughter

Arielle Grace

November 30, 2024   1:16 pm

5 pounds 12 ounces           19 ¼ inches

 

Outreach Training

This winter we will host three different trainings that will help us better equip our congregation for outreach with the Gospel to our community. These trainings will be hosted by leaders from the Joshua Center (affiliated with Positive Options) and are open to all adults. They will meet from 5pm-7pm Sunday nights on the following dates. Sign up by emailing the church office (office@fbczeeland.org). Limited childcare will be available.  Please contact the church office to let us know that you will need childcare so we can plan accordingly.

 

January 5 and 19 - God's Story, Our Story: The Gospel as a Blueprint for a Culture of Life  

February 2 and 16 - Sharing the Gospel: Turn Everyday Encounters to Jesus Conversation  

March 2 and 16 - Speaking to the Tough Issues: Posturing and Practice

 

 

PRAYER FOCUS

Mission

      Jason & Lisa “Howard”  

Missionary Children

      John Martin and John Anthony Reyes  

Elders, Deacons, and Staff

      Ryan Pusztai, Deacon       

Homebound Worshippers

      Leon and Joan Gordillo        

 

Prayer

We want to pray for your specific needs. Please call the church office at 616.772.4377 orEmail us at prayer@fbczeeland.org.  

Pastor-on-call number … 616.741.1399.

 

This week at FBCZ

Today                  Morning worship

                            Children’s Choir Practice

                            Meet and Greet with Clint Echols

Wednesday        Bible Study and Prayer

                            Children Ministries – last one this year

                            Real Life Middle – last one this year

                            Worship Team Practice

Friday                  Real Life Christmas Party and Overnighter

 

 

Looking Ahead

December 1-15             Blessing Tree

December 15                Children Sing in Morning Worship

                                       Christmas Brunch

December 24-25           Church Office Closed

December 31-               Church Office Closed

    January 1, 2025

December 31                End of Year Giving must be into church office by this date

 

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2024 Tithes and Gifts

General Fund

Proposed weekly budget                 $11,795

Received last week                           $11,405

Budget deficit year to date            $-43,170

Benevolent Giving

Received last week                                $502

Received year to date                      $12,588

Faith Promise Mission Giving

Received last week                                $980

Received year to date                       $22,931

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