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Celebrating
THE BIRTH OF THE SAVIOR!
Children Celebrate the Story of Jesus’ Birth
Sunday, December 5 ◾ 6:00 p.m. ◾ Sanctuary
Season of Joy (A Celtic Christmas Celebration)
Sunday, December 12 ◾ 6:00 p.m. ◾ Sanctuary
Student led Christmas Worship
Sunday, December 19 ◾ 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
Friday, December 24 ◾ 4:00 p.m. ◾ 4:00 p.m.
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Christmas Holidays
Matt Powell, Senior Pastor CHRISTMAS EVE DAY
Friday, December 24
Church Office Closed
Silent night… or was it? quiet moments reveal He is still
there and working. “Be still, and Christmas Eve Service
It is rather hard to escape noise in know that I am God.” When we stop 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
this world. In fact, the world’s our striving and worrying and slow
leading cosmologists tell us the down enough to listen for His voice
universe began with a “big bang,” we find He is not silent. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26
and the noise hasn’t slacked up 8:30 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary
since. I believe it was the Grinch At the same time, any casual 9:45 a.m. Grow Groups
who cited Christmas’ greatest 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Fellowship Hall
reading of the Christmas story from
problem, “all the noise, Noise, Luke reveals there was nothing
NOISE!” Parties, packages, relatives,
silent about that first Christmas CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
and kids on winter break… and this
night: a delivery, a crying infant, Monday, December 27
is only to mention a few because
elated parents, shouting angels, and Church Office Closed
the list goes on and on.
wondering shepherds. The first
Noise can be annoying, but noise is Christmas was indeed a Holy night
also a blessing. Noise implies life! A but was far from silent. I am sure
totally quiet house is an empty one, people sleeping in the Bethlehem
and a completely silent world is a inn were indeed
lonely one. We know that light having a silent night,
travels faster than sound, therefore but for the people
we can see lightning before we hear around the manger,
the crash of thunder. The first act of there was nothing
creation, however, was not light, but noise.
it was sound. The sound was a voice
that broke through the eternal Don’t get me wrong,
nothingness of precreation which God is working in the
said, “Let there be…” The first noise silence, but when
in the history of the universe was heaven breaks its
not a “bang,” it was a “blessing.” A silence, there is noise
blessing spoken into the dark that on the earth.
literally turned the eternal night
into day. So, I wish you a quiet Christmas, or
maybe I don’t. Maybe you need
Words spoken in the dark are a
some noise, or maybe you need to New Year’s Holiday
reoccurring theme throughout the
Scriptures: Abram was told under a be reminded that those noises
starry sky he would be the father of which are driving you crazy, just NEW YEAR’S EVE
many children, Joseph was told in a might be the beginnings of a Friday, December 31
blessing. My prayer for you this Church Office Closed
dream to take Mary to be his wife,
and a handful of shepherds were Christmas is God would give
promised if they would run into you a silent night, then that He SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 2022
town, they would discover a baby would bring you noise. So much 8:30 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary
wrapped in swaddling clothes. noise, that you would not be able to 9:45 a.m. Grow Groups
miss His blessing. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Fellowship Hall
God still speaks and works today
but often we cannot hear and see Merry Christmas,
because of all the distraction and Matt and Andrea
noise. However, the occasional Luke 2:9-14
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Missions & Support Lee Allred, Executive Pastor
The Season of Giving : Merry Christmas
Three Ways to Give at Year-end that will Benefit the Kingdom
to a wonderful
Prayerfully consider giving to the October 2022, the church will be able
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for to continue moving forward with the Church Family
International Missions project with the least amount of
I personally believe this is the most financed debt as possible.
important offering we receive all year
long. One hundred percent of the Prayerfully consider year-end
funds given to The Lottie Moon giving to the regular budget
Christmas Offering support and offering
sustain the work of 3900 plus Southern Giving to the regular operating budget
Baptist International Missionaries offering supports and sustains the
around the world. Our missionaries day-to-day ministry from our home
through the International Mission
base to Tupelo and beyond.
Board continue to reach new believers
and provide discipleship as borders for
many countries remain closed. Our Testimonies from Our International Ministry
goal this year is $100,000. Perhaps you
(Unedited: Published as received.)
had planned to travel in 2021 on a
The situation here is still difficult. The increase of salaries with disproportionate increase
mission journey and would have given
of prices of products and utilities has created a real problem, including pastors, whom
to cover the costs of travel. Would you their churches cannot pay according to the new scale. Even the Convention cannot
consider a gift equal to or greater than pay their workers the minimum salary. As a result, the Seminary staff is not receiving
what you would have paid for your the lowest salary the government pay, which is not enough neither. The stuff we are
mission journey in 2021 to help reach receiving from the funds you are sending has been a blessing for us and for the rest of
the goal of $100,000? the people we are helping.
Prayerfully consider a year-end gift The Cuban population is really struggling due to the economy, particularly the church-
to“The Harvest” Building Campaign es. Hopefully, when the country opens their frontiers the situation will improve.
We really need a breakthrough. Also, as I said before, it has been providential that
We are currently in Phase 1B-E of the the funds are coming through M_____, since paradoxically, it is easy to buy stuff in
construction process with a contracted Pinar rather than in Havana. Over here the corruption is higher and there are people
amount of $10,835,865 million plus getting as much as they can in order to sell outside the system much more expensive.
approximately $225,000 in soft costs of This is an overview of our current situation. God's provision through you and your
work to be done. This amount of work partners has been an oasis in this extreme situation. We appreciate your willingness to
completes phase 1 which provides the be a channel and also the desire of your church to participate in this project. God
new building just occupied, renovation has blessed us with this help more than we expected. We are really thankful and
of the existing preschool and Youth overwhelmed.
space, new Commons building, new
Grand Hall and expanded and
renovated Fellowship Hall, and new Mission Journeys 2022 Year-End Contributions
level parking and pavement. We The plan for mission journeys in 2022 In order to receive contribution credit for
anticipate the demolition of the are listed below. Prayerfully consider year-end tithes and offerings, all contribu-
children’s building around the first of where the Lord would have you serve in tions must be turned into the church
February 2022, with a hopeful goal of 2022. office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday,
seeing the steel structure for the new December 31, 2021 or postmarked, not
Across the Street/Around the Corner date listed on the check, no later than
Commons going up by early May 2022. March 17- 20, 2022 December 31, 2021. All electronic giving
Serving Tupelo is our goal during these transactions must be made no later than
Building Fund Giving and Expenses days. You can serve four days or one 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2021. All
through November 21, 2021 day. If you know of neighbors or contributions received after the times
widows or widowers that need help in listed will be posted on 2022 contribution
Pledged to Date: $6,090,193.18 our community, please email Lee at records. Checks received in the mail will
Collected to Date: $5,202,341.26 lallred@fbctupelo.org. be posted according to the postmark and
Expenses to Date: $5,163,535.21 not the date on the check.
Balance on 11/22/2021: $48,912.20 Hawaii
June 25-July 3, 2022 For non-cash gifts – IRA charitable
Working with Waikoloa Baptist Church rollovers, marketable securities, real estate,
The challenge during the celebration other appreciated personal property –
banquet for “The Harvest” was to finish in Waikoloa, Hawaii.
please contact Lee or David for FBC’s
our commitments strong. By giving to Japan, Poland, Maine, Canada account information to complete timely
help complete your commitment by Information and details coming soon. transfers.
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Worship Ministry RANDY WOOD, Worship Pastor
Sunday, December 12, 6:00 p.m. FBC Tupelo Sanctuary
With all that is going on in our day and time…strife, unrest, discord,
anxiety, rebellion, anguish, turmoil, confusion, sadness, and all that our
world offers, we have a HOPE! We have JOY! What great timing to
celebrate a Season of Joy. Our Adult Choir and orchestra will lead us
to worship the Lord this Christmas with the … Season of Joy. But the
angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will
cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10)
We will combine the passion of Celtic music and traditional anthems
this Christmas as we celebrate Christ’s birth. A standout offering is the
stunning overture, which features fiddles, penny whistles and bagpipes.
Our choir and orchestra will present “Carolin’ Reel,” Chris Tomlin’s
“Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground),” Travis Cottrell’s “Jesus
Saves,” along with the beautiful choral arrangements “Noel” and
“Breath of Heaven.” Phillip Keveren’s “O Holy Night” and “Joy to the
World” will stir the souls of our worshippers. Our congregation will
openly express praise as they sing “A Festival of Carols.” Please mark
this date on your calendar and come enjoy the gift of God’s Son in
this ... Season of Joy.
December 5 at 6 p.m. FBC Tupelo Sanctuary
It is called "that most wonderful time of the year" for good reason … because it is!
It will be a wonderful evening of worship on December 5, as our children celebrate
the story of Jesus’ birth. Our children will present the timeless story of Jesus
through scripture and a blend of new songs, carols, and hymns. Familiar Christmas
carols in new settings like “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Joy to the World,” “Angels
We Have Heard on High” and “I Adore You” with “O Come, All Ye Faithful” will
allow you to worship and express praise to our God. Pray for our children as they
prepare for this special service.
Sunday, December 5
Children Celebrate the Story of Jesus’
Birth, 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Sunday, December 12
Season of Joy (A Celtic Christmas
Celebration), 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT GOD SENDING HIS SON,
Sunday, December 19
JESUS, INTO THIS WORLD FOR YOU AND FOR ME. Student led Christmas Worship
“Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary, 11:00 a.m. in
shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” the Fellowship Hall
God with us makes for a Merry Christmas! Friday, December 24
Merry Christmas, dear friends at FBC Tupelo. Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
RANDY AND MARILYN WOOD
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LOTTIE MOON
Sunday CHRISTMAS
8:30 a.m. Morning Worship (S);
9:45 a.m. Group Groups for all ages OFFERING
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship (FH)
4:30 p.m. Bible Drill (Tweens Rm.) Let’s Advance
8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship services are
available at First Baptist Church Tupelo on Facebook and at
God’s Kingdom
www.fbctupelo.com online. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Grow Groups
will continue to be available at First Baptist Church Tupelo on
Facebook and at www.fbctupelo.com online.
Monday Together, we can bring help and hope to a
9:00 a.m. ESL (Adult Educational Bldg.) hurting world. Today, you
can transform lives
Wednesday with the Gospel.
9:00 a.m. “Book of Revelation” for Ladies (Rm. 120-121)
5:00 p.m. Handbell Choir (Handbell Room)
5:45 p.m. Men’s Bible Study (Rm. 110-112)
6:00 p.m. Choir/Worship Team Rehearsal (Choir Rm.)
ESL (Adult Educational Bldg.)
Wednesday, December 1
4:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
Pizza (FH)
Serving the Community (FBCT Parking Lot)
FBC Tupelo Goal:
$100,000
Thursday, December 2
11:00 a.m. JOY Choir (Choir Rm.)
11:45 a.m. JOY Luncheon (FH)
Sunday, December 5
4:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal (S)
100% of your gifts
6:00 p.m. Children’s Choir Musical (S) To the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
directly support IMB missionaries and
Wednesday, December 8 their ministries overseas.
4:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Supper (FH)
5:30 pm. Cookies & Caroling (GH) IMB.ORG/GENEROSITY
6:00 p.m. Student Christmas Party (Youth Bldg.)
Friday, December 10
6:00 p.m. Parents’ Night Out
SUNDAY NIGHT MEAL, ADULT BIBLE STUDY, STUDENT
Sunday, December 12 EVENTS, CHILDREN’S CHOIR, AND SLAM WILL NOT MEET
9:45 a.m. Happy Birthday, Jesus, Party (Preschool) DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.
6:00 p.m. Adult Choir & Orchestra Christmas Program (S)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT KINGDOM KIDZ WILL NOT MEET
Friday, December 17 DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. THERE ARE OTHER
6:00 p.m. Late Night Christmas Party (Children) EVENTS PLANNED DURING SOME DECEMBER WEDNESDAY
NIGHTS. PLEASE SEE KIDZONE (PAGE 7) FOR DETAILS.
Sunday, December 19
8:30/11:00 a.m. Student led Christmas Worship (S/FH)
Friday, December 24
Christmas Eve—Church office closed
4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service (S)
Lynda Kelly, Gina Smith, Michael, Tanya, Holly-Grace and
Monday, December 27 Chrestman Kelly, Richard and Debbie Garrett, Mark and
Christmas Holiday—Church office closed Shelia Vernon, Tom and Mona Swindle
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Discipleship & Education RICKY YOUNG, Discipleship Pastor
Reading the Bible through this month takes us to the end of
the book. I surely hope you have received a blessing as you have read through
God’s amazing Word this year. This month we will read through Hebrews,
James, 1 and 2nd Peter, 1st, 2nd and 3rd John, Jude and Revelation. It is unclear
who wrote the book of Hebrews, but it was written to encourage the original
JOY CHOIR readers and us today to remain committed to our faith in Jesus. James, written
Thursday, December 2 by the half-brother of Jesus, is a book filled with wisdom and insight. He draws
In the Choir Room heavily from the Proverbs, especially the first 9 chapters, the Sermon on the
Mount and other of Jesus’ teachings to teach us to receive wisdom and to live
out our faith with our actions, to be careful with our words and to come near to
JOY LUNCHEON God. In his two epistles, Peter reminds us that we are not made for this world
Thursday, December 2 but for another, that we need to stand true to our core beliefs, and to remember
11:45 a.m. in the the Lord is coming back soon. John, in his three letters, tells us that God forgives
Fellowship Hall us when we ask for forgiveness, we need to walk in the light of His love, obeying
Enjoy a good meal and His commands and to selflessly support God’s work. Jude encourages us to
the FBCT Staff will lead in stand firm in the truth of the Word and reject false teaching. The Revelation is a
a Christmas celebration. message John received while in exile on the Island of Patmos. The book can be
challenging to understand, but in the end, he reminds us that no matter how
Lunch is $5.
Call the church office or
difficult life may be in this world, in the end we win!!! We, who are believers get
sign up at the Welcome to spend eternity in the amazing heavenly home God has prepared for us. Enjoy
Center, lower lobby or reading and closing out this year of digging into God’s Word. We are promised
outside the Sanctuary. that it., “never returns void.” God bless you.
Reading God’s Word in December:
December 1: Hebrews 1-2, Psalm 25; December 2: Hebrews 3-4, Psalm 26; December
3: Hebrews 5-6, Psalm 27; December 4-5: Hebrews 7-10, Psalm 28-29; December 6:
Hebrews 11-13, Psalm 30; December 7: James 1-3, Psalm 31; December 8: James 4-5,
Psalm 32; December 9: 1 Peter 1-2, Psalm 33; December 10: 1 Peter 3-5, Psalm 34;
December 11-12: 2 Peter, 1 John 1-2, Psalm 35-36; December 13: 1 John 3-4, Psalm
37; December 14: 1 John 5, 2 John, 3 John, Psalm 38; December 15: Jude, Psalm 39;
Merry Christmas and December 16: Revelation 1-3, Psalm 40; December 17: Revelation 4-6, Psalm 41;
December 18-19: Revelation 7-10, Psalm 42-43; December 20: Revelation 11-13,
a Big “Thank You” Psalm 44; December 21: Revelation 14-16, Psalm 45; December 22: Revelation 17-18,
TO OUR SUNDAY MORNING Psalm 46; December 23: Revelation 19-20, Psalm 47; December 24: Revelation 21-22,
TEACHING TEAM Psalm 48; December 25-31: Catch up days
You have done an amazing job this
year and have led our classes and
ministered to our people so well. It is
a blessing to have such gifted people
who work hard to prepare and lead
From the Youngs to our FBC family,
our Bible study each week. We wish you a very Merry Christmas.
We are so blessed to be a part of this
Please be sure to thank your teacher family of faith. We have seen God’s
for all of their hard work and make hand at work in our family all year and
sure they know you don’t take them we are so grateful for the way God is
leading and blessing. We have also
for granted. They are a special gift seen God move in tremendous ways
from the Lord. in our church family throughout 2021.
Our prayer for you is that you enjoy
time with family and people you love
through the holidays and that we step
OUR SUNDAY MORNING into 2022 with excited and expectant
SCHEDULES WILL NOT CHANGE FOR hearts anxious to see how God is
DECEMBER 26 AND JANUARY 2. going to work in our families and in our
church. Merry Christmas and God
We will have worship services at bless you and yours.
8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Ricky
11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Grow Groups will meet at 9:45 a.m.
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KidZone CARRIE DEVENNY, Director of Children’s Ministry
BETSY O’NEAL, Director of Preschool
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT FOR BIRTH THROUGH SIXTH GRADE
PIZZA AND Friday, December 10th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The cost is $8.00 per
child or $20 maximum for a family. To ensure there are enough workers,
you must prepay by Sunday, December 5th to secure your spot. See Kim
in the church office or sign up at the Grow Group drop off and pick up
location. Drop off and pick up will be at the north door beside the play
ground.
MISSION PROJECT
Wednesday, December 1
Family Pizza Night
Begins at 4:45 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall
We will need families
and children to Friday, December 17
Serve the Community 6:00 p.m.—10:00 p.m.
Hot dogs and Chips at 5:45 p.m.
in the West Parking Lot Cost is $5.00 to sign up.
There are 50 spots available.
See Kim in the church office or
sign up at the Grow Group
drop off and pick up
location.
CHILDREN’S CHOIRS will EXTENDED SESSION volunteers
perform their Christmas Musical are greatly needed during our
on December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship
the Sanctuary. They will rehearse services. If you are not signed up
at 4:00 p.m. that afternoon. and would like to, contact Betsy.
Two Years—Kindergarten will
celebrate the birth of our Lord and
King during Grow Group
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
Our gift to Jesus is our Lottie Moon
Christmas Offering.
The Children and Preschool
Departments would like to invite all
SLAM will not meet in December. It will Church members to join us on
resume in January. Wednesday, December 8 as we go caroling
and bring joy to our homebound, widows/
KINGDOM KIDZ will not meet during the widowers. Meet in the Grand Hall at 5:30 p.m.
month of December. It will resume on for cookies and to make cards. It will take a large
January 12th. group of people so we ask that you join us as we carol
and deliver cards and cookies to so many of our faithful
BIBLE DRILL will not meet during the month church family. We also need some parents to help drive.
of December. It will resume on January 12th.
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MATT POWELL, Senior Pastor BUDGET OFFERING BUILDING FUND
matt@fbctupelo.org Annual Budget $3,020,000.00 October 31 $21,096.00
LEE ALLRED, Executive Pastor Weekly Budget Requirement $58,077.00 November 7 $50,780.63
lallred@fbctupelo.org Budget Received November 14 $48,838.00
RICKY YOUNG, Discipleship Pastor October 31 $47,287.29 November 21 $32,822.00
ryoung@fbctupelo.org November 7 $67,655.41
RANDY WOOD, Worship Pastor November 14 $49,302.30 Balance as of 10/01/17 $10,106.15
rwood@fbctupelo.org November 21 $72,249.74 Received after 10/01/17 $5,202,341.26
ANDREW MAYHAN, Student Pastor Required to Date $464,616.00 Expenses Year to Date $5,163,535.21
andrew@fbctupelo.org Received to Date $433,494.15 Current Balance $48,912.20
CARRIE DEVENNY,
Director of Children’s Ministry
cdevenny@fbctupelo.org
BETSY O’NEAL,
Director of Preschool Ministry
boneal@fbctupelo.org
ANDREW MAYHAN, Student Pastor
First Tupelo Students and Parents,
December 5 I hope you all had a wonderful time with family during Thanksgiving.
8:00 a.m. Mike Flowers, Matthew Wafler
10:30 a.m. Phil Daughdrill, Cory Dewett December is a pretty light month for student ministry. The only event we
December 12 have will be December 8th. This will be our annual student ministry Christmas
8:00 a.m. Mike Ivy, Zane Sawyer party. Every year we ask that students bring a new toy to be donated to an
10:30 a.m. Danny Dickey, Lane Ferguson orphanage. We take care of the rest of the evening and we always have a
blast. The party will start @ 6:00 p.m. in the New Youth Facility and we will
December 19
conclude at 8:00 p.m. Dinner will be served.
8:00 a.m. Shad Lamb, Jeff Moon
10:30 a.m. Sam Hall, Clint Howard
We will not meet on December 15th (exam week), December 22nd and
December 26 December 29th (Christmas Break). We look forward to seeing everyone on
8:00 a.m. Phillip Poe, Larry Pugh January 8, 2022.
10:30 a.m. Ian Ikemori, Jay London
Make Christ’s Name Known,
Andrew Mayhan
December 5 DAY SCHOOL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
8:30 a.m. Stanley Downs
Part-time positions are available during the afternoons.
11:00 a.m. Jonathan Chaney
Applicants should contact the Day School office at 662-718-0018.
December 12
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