Wilkesboro Baptist Beacon

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Vol. 56	November 30, 2011	No. 48
“SOUNDS OF THE SEASON” December 4, 6:00 p.m. Christmas Music-Preschool & Children’s Choirs Cookie Fellowship December 11, 6:00 p.m. Handbell Christmas Music-Children’s Chimes, Children & Adult Handbells December 18, 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. “Tapestry of Light” Adult Choir & Orchestra December 18, 5:00 p.m. Churchwide Caroling and Chili Supper Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. December 21, 5:00 p.m. Family Night Meal-Fellowship Hall December 21, 6:15 p.m. Family Night Christmas-Sanctuary December 24, 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion December 25 10:00 a.m. Triplett Sunday School Class 11:00 a.m. Worship

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, December 4 8:50 a.m. The Way—Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m. Video Ministry-Channel 4 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Triplett Sunday School Class (WKBC) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship—Sanctuary (WWWC) 4:00 p.m. Sign Language Class Youth Praise Team 4:30 p.m. Adult Handbells 6:00 p.m. Preschool & Children’s Choirs Cookie Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Youth DiscipleLife Tuesday, December 6 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 5:30 p.m. Solos 7:00 p.m. Adult Praise Team Rehearsal Wednesday, December 7 4:30 p.m. Children’s Chimes & Bells 5:00 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT 5:45 p.m. Story Time in Library 6:00 p.m. Prayer Time Preschool & Children’s Choirs Youth Bible Study 6:45 p.m. R.A.s, G.A.s, M.F.s Diaconate Cabinet Meeting Hands of Truth 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 8 12:00 noon Men’s Bible Study 5:00 p.m. Gleaner’s SS Christmas Social at Don’s 9:00 p.m. Video Ministry-Channel 4 Friday, December 9 5:00p.m. The Nutcracker—Farthing Auditorium NEW MEMBER CLASS Sunday, December 11 10:00 a.m.—In the Pastor’s Study This class is for anyone that has recently joined Wilkesboro Baptist or anyone that is interested in learning what it means to be a member at WBC.

SUNDAY MORNINGS IN ADVENT Sunday, 12-4 A CHRISTMAS WISH LIST Sunday, 12-11 GETTING WHAT YOU DO NOT WANT THIS CHRISTMAS Sunday, 12-18 “TAPESTRY OF LIGHT” Adult Choir & Orchestra Christmas Eve, 7:00 p.m. WISE MEN THAT WERE WISE Sunday, 12-25 10:00 a.m.—Triplett Sunday School Class 11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship HIS HEART, HIS HANDS, HIS VOICE LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING National Goal: $175 Million NC Goal: $16 million WBC Goal: $10,300 Given to Date: $25.00 FAMILY NIGHT CHRISTMAS Wednesday, December 21, 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in sharing your talent during this special time please contact Mike by Wednesday, December 14.

BIRTHDAY PRAYER CALENDAR December 3—Virginia Farthing, Larry Vannoy, Kelly White December 5—Holly Stone December 6—Ben Barker, Diane Ward December 7—Meredith Osborne, Dean White

We will place poinsettias in the sanctuary again this year to be enjoyed. If you would like to place a poinsettia in memory of or in honor of someone, please call the church office or fill in the form below and place in the offering plate. The deadline for placing your order is Dec.14. Cost $8.50. The poinsettia list will be printed in the December 18th bulletin. NAME_____________________________________ IN HONOR OF_______________________________ IN MEMORY OF______________________________ “A FAMILY NIGHT CHRISTMAS” Wednesday, December 21 Dinner: 5-6 p.m.—Fellowship Hall Program: 6:15 p.m.—Sanctuary Make your family night Christmas reservations for a delicious meal. Everyone must remake their reservation for this one night only. No standing reservations will be honored. Christmas music, Drama and lots of fun. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS Thanks to everyone who gave to H.O.P.E. Ministries Toy Store. The youth priced and tallied 187 toys. Thanks also to those who participated with the Angel Tree. 140 Angel gifts (representing 70 children) will be given through our congregation. Donations given to Angel Tree were $689.00. BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY FOR MOMS OF SONS Ages birth-18 Sundays, January 22-February 26 10:00 a.m. Old Youth Area Topic: 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son by Vicki Courtney If you would like to participate in this study please sign-up in the office by Wednesday, December 21.	RECORD UPDATE - LAST WEEK
	Morning Worship	8:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m.			174 167
	Sunday School	10:00 a.m.			335
	Discipleship Training	6:00 p.m.			110
	FINANCIAL REPORT
	Current Fund Our Time To Build Current Fund YTD Our Time To Build GTD		GIFTS 13,832.49 160.00 752,189.13 7,279.50		REQUIRED 17,914.00 859,872.00
	EXTENDED SESSION WORKERS
	December 4 Sarah Call, Director Sharon Phillips Katy Phillips Terry Carroll Gwen Miles			December 11 Terri Delbridge, Director Andrew/Michele Shepherd Marshay Craig Craig/Kathy Bennett Diane/Ellen Cleary
	CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXPRESSED TO ...the family of Rev. Latt Beshears ...the family of Grace Shepherd FAMILY NIGHT MENU Baked Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Stir Fry Broccoli, Rolls, Coconut Cake KIDS: Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Chocolate Pie