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December 10, 2023
Advent: The True Miracle of Hannukah
John 10:22-30
SAVE THE DATES
The holiday season is now upon us and life can get crazy. Make sure you mark the following fellowship/service opportunities on your calendar and plan on joining together with the church family.
November 26-December 10 - Blessing Tree. All gifts must be returned by TODAY.
December 17 - All Church Christmas Brunch - 11:00 am. Once again we will be gathering as a church family to celebrate the Christmas season and fellowship with each other. Watch for further details in the coming weeks. There will be no Sunday School.
December 24 – Christmas Eve Morning Worship – 9:30 am. Join us as Pastor Jeremy continues to share a message of hope. There will be no Sunday School.
“New to First” Class
Our next “New to First” Class is scheduled for Saturday, December 16 from 9 am to 12 noon. This class is for those who are interested in learning more about First Baptist Church. It is also a prerequisite for membership. The class will be held in Room 201.
If you would like to be a part of this class, please write “New to First” on your “Check In” Card or contact the church office (office@fbczeeland.org, 616-772-4377).
Students and Young Adults
There are two winter camps coming up for these age groups. Don’t miss the opportunity to have fun and fellowship this winter.
The Break - Young adults 18-29
January 5-7, 2024 $95 if registered by 11/30/23, $115 if after 12/1/23
Additional $20 discount with the code FBZ20 and you put First Baptist Zeeland as your church attending with!
Freeze Out - Grades 6-12
February 9-11, 2024 … Spots are filling up FAST so register by ASAP. (Registrations are refundable until February 1)
149 if registered by February 1, $155 after.
Additional $50 discount with the code FBZ50 and you put First Baptist Zeeland as your church
attending with!
f you have any questions, contact Roxanne Kaynor at 616.560.2162.
Baptismal Service
A baptismal service is scheduled for Sunday, December 24. If you have put your faith in Jesus Christ but have never followed Him in this step of obedience, please contact one of the pastors, call the church office (772-4377), or email the office at office@fbczeeland.org
LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found is getting quite full. It is located in the stairwell just off the Main Street entrance. Check it out today. Items still left will be donated to a local charity in January.
PRAYER FOCUS
Ministry
Gateway Mission
Missionary Children
Keagen, Jazlynn, & Juliet
Elders, Deacons, & Staff
Ryan Pusztai, Deacon
Homebound Worshiper
Jeanette Cogswell
Prayer
We would like to pray for your specific needs. Please call the church office (616.772.4377) or
Email prayer@fbczeeland.org.
Pastor on call number … 616.741.1399.
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This week at FBCZ
Today Morning Worship
Sunday School
Real Life Christmas Party
Monday Women’s Bible Study 9:30 am
Women’s Bible Study 7:00 pm
Wednesday Children’s Ministries
Bible Study and Prayer
Worship Team Practice
Saturday “New to First” Class
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LOOKING FORWARD
Dec 17 All Church Christmas Brunch
Real Life Service Project
Dec 22 Church Office Closed
Dec 25 Merry Christmas – Church Office Closed
Dec 29 Church Office Closed
Jan 1 Church Office Closed for New Year’s Day
Jan 2 Versiti Blood Drive
Jan 10 Wednesday Night Dinner begins
Jan 14 Mission Team Meeting
Jan 16 Elder Meeting
2023 Tithes & Gifts
General Fund:
Proposed Weekly Budget: ......................... $11,841
Received Last Week: .................................. $24,088
Budget Deficit Year to Date........................ $-41,851
Benevolent Giving:
Received Last Week: ....................................... $757
Received Year to Date .................................. $9,390
Faith Promise Missions Giving:
Received Last Week: .................................... $2,775
Received since January 2023 ...................... $25,570
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Tithes and Offerings can be placed in the
Worship through Giving boxes located
at the back of the auditorium and
at each door of the building.
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