Announcements

DEACON OF THE WEEK  will be Frederica Kernohan starting Sunday, January 11 . Deacons assist the Pastor in caring for our congregation. You may contact them through the church office: 270-843-4707.

BUCK IN A BASKET for Sunday will go to support Deacon’s Fund. Buck in a Basket Offering is an opportunity to consider contributing during the offering for a particular mission not included in our regular budget

LUNCH WITH LEADERS will be Sunday, January 11 immediately following the worship service in Fellowship Hall. Pastor Kyle is beginning a new monthly experience for people new to us called “Lunch with Leaders”. Every month on the second Sunday, Pastor Kyle and a couple of our elders or staff will provide a light sandwich meal for guests and newcomers.

THE AFTER CHURCH EATING OUT GROUP will meet Sunday at 12:00 p.m. at India Oven, 1755 Scottsville Rd. This group is for people who like to go out to eat after church and enjoy visiting with others. We hope you can join us for delicious Indian food and great conversation!

FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT As the demand for food assistance continues to rise, we are in need of your support to help us provide food for those in need within our community. We are currently in need for: 1lb bags of rice, 16 oz peanut butter and canned spaghetti sauce. If you need additional information, feel free to contact Robin (officeasst24@bgpres.org) or Terry (administrator@bgpres.org) or call the church office at 270-843-4707.

FLOWER CALENDAR Worship Ministry reminds the congregation that members are encouraged to place floral offerings in the Sanctuary for the enhancement of Sunday Services. Flowers may be purchased and placed in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings, to honor or memorialize friends and loved ones.  Call the church office to arrange for a date and a bulletin notation, if you wish to participate.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Sunday Morning Circle meets the second Sunday in each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Ladies’ Parlor; Circle 9 meets the second Monday in each month at 12:00 noon at a member’s home; Tuesday Evening Circle meets the second Tuesday in each month at 7:00 p.m.at Diane Simmons' home; Wednesday Morning Circle meets the second Wednesday in each month at 9:30 a.m. in the 10th Street Parlor; An exact location for Circle 9 meetings will be provided on the church bulletin’s calendar and in the  60-second email.

CRAFTING Is crafting your thing? Just bring what you want to work on. Whether you like to knit, sew, paint, diamond art, etc. Please come and join us on January 16 in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Terry in the church office at 270-843-4707.

SATURDAY MEALS On January 17, please consider assisting in our week to prepare and deliver meals to shut-ins around our Bowling Green/Warren County area.  There are several ways you can volunteer:

Early shift: 6:30-8:30
We need 9 volunteers for this shift.
This group will assist in sorting donated food, prepping food in the kitchen, and preparing the to-go boxes.

Delivery:  8:45  
We need 11 drivers for this shift.
Pull in to the queue at First Baptist Church, and the crew will load your car and give you instructions on delivery.  Most folks are finished within 1 hour.

Clean Up and Loading: 8:30-9:30
Assist in loading the items into the cars.
Sweep and Mop kitchen.

RE-FUEL POTLUCK Join us on January 18 in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service for the Re-Fuel Potluck-Salad Extravaganza.  Bring your favorite salad to share.  Chicken Salad, egg salad, pasta salad, fruit salad, or even a salad salad--you get the idea.  Hope to see you there. 

SEVENTEENTH ARTWORK EXHIBIT-The Seventeenth artworks exhibit is up in the fellowship hall gallery and will hang until January 16. Twelve local artists are participating in this annual winter exhibition which will conclude with a reception on Friday, January 16 from 5 to 7pm.

GLOVES WITH LOVE Our 10th Street fence will be dressed in gloves, socks, hats, and scarves after Christmas and during the DRITI season.  Your donations of items to hang on the fence will be greatly appreciated. All donations can be dropped off in the church office after Christmas.

INSPIRATIONAL MEDITATION have new hours. Class will meet here at the church on Tuesday afternoon, at 12:00 p.m. If you would like the opportunity to learn how integrate your mind, body, and spirit to align with God's Spirit, please come join this class. Instructor: Trudy Burkeen.

Thank you!

Preaching this Sunday: Rev. Kyle Otterbein
This Sunday: Heaven and Earth 

CALENDAR

Sunday, January 11
8:30 a.m.             Fellowship
9:15 a.m.              Sunday School Gathering
9:15 a.m.              Children’s Music
9:30 a.m.             Sunday School Starts
9:30 a.m.             Sunday Morning Circle
9:45 a.m.             Godly Play
10:30 a.m.           Worship
12:00 p.m.           Lunch with Leaders
12:00 p.m.           After Church Eating Out Group
5:00 p.m.             Youth Group
Monday, January 12
9:00 a.m.            GOD/DOG is Love
11:00 a.m.           Personnel Meeting
12:00 p.m.          Circle 9
5:30 p.m.            Finance Ministry Meeting
Tuesday, January 13
11:00 a.m.           Special Care
12:00 p.m.          Inspirational Meditation
7:00 p.m.            Sunny 16 Camera Club
7:00 p.m.            Tuesday Evening Circle
Wednesday, January 14
7:00 a.m.           Breakfast Group
9:30 a.m.           Crisis and New Creation
Class
9:30 a.m.           Wed. Young Mothers and Others Circle
5:00 p.m.           Chancel Choir
6:00 p.m.           Worship Committee
Thursday, January 15
6:00 p.m.           David's Room in the Inn
Friday, January 16
7:30 a.m.            Men’s Breakfast Group
6:30 p.m.           Crafting