TRADITIONAL SERVICES - Chris Johnson • 8:30 am & 11:00 am CONTEMPORARY LOGOS SERVICE - Don Guthrie • 11:00 amPREACHING NEXT WEEK JAN. 6:

December 30, 2018

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WEEKLY REPORT I SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018

THIS WEEK: December 31 – January 6 MONDAY December 31 Church Office closed 9:00 PM Zomi Celebration (Gym)

TUESDAY January 1 Church Office closed

WEDNESDAY January 2 Church Office open No Evening Activites...except... Spanish Mid-Week Service

THURSDAY January 3 11:00 AM Prayer Meeting (Parlor) FRIDAY January 4 6:30 PM Parents’ Night Out SATURDAY January 5 10:00 AM Spanish Band Rehearsal (Kokernot 301) SUNDAY January 6 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Time (Conference Rm) 8:30 AM Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 AM Bible Study International Bible Study 10:30 AM Orchestra at First Rehearsal (West 206) 11:00 AM Worship (Sanctuary) LOGOS Worship (Chapel) Spanish Worship (Blanchard Lounge) International Worship 12:00 PM Undeck the Halls 12:30 PM International (Zomi) Worship (Chapel) 3:00 PM Youth Praise Band Rehearsal 6:00 PM Refuge

TODAY: December 30, 2018 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Time (Conference Rm) 8:30 AM Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 AM Bible Study International Bible Study 10:30 AM Orchestra at First Rehearsal (West 206) 11:00 AM Worship (Sanctuary) LOGOS Worship (Chapel) Spanish Worship (Blanchard Lounge) International Worship 12:30 PM International (Zomi) Worship (Chapel)

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As the NEW YEAR approaches, most of us will be making resolutions for 2019. Will you make one of those a commitment to join the FBCSA family in Re:Verse?

We are united by a unique design for Bible study called {Re:Verse}. The name implies doing something, then backing up and doing it again.

{Re:Verse} is an encounter with a designated scripture in 5 different ways.

“His delight is in the Law of the Lord...whatever he does prospers.” – Psalm 1:2-3

READ DAILY Re:Verse Scripture Passage

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Sunday Morning Small Groups

Worship Through The Word

Application of Re:Verse

PASTOR’S BLOG

WORSHIP

CIRCLES OF SIX

BIBLE STUDY

RE:VERSE

Weekly Attendance:Bible Study: 985 Worship: 1,448

Offerings WeekYear to Date

(YTD)YTD Budget Variance

Favorable (Unfavorable)

Unrestricted $175,060 $4,832,231 $223,831

Television $12,193 $380,319 ($29,681)

Total $187,253 $5,212,550 $194,150

New Life. Historic Faith.www.fbcsa.org

HighlightsHighlights

PRAYING THE HIGHLIGHTSEach week we will “cover” in prayer the Highlights cover story. COVER IN PRAYER:Lord grant us a sincere respect for your Scriptures. May our hearts greatly rejoice as we come to Re:Verse text day by day, obediently seeking your wisdom and waiting on your Word.

If you have a praise report to share, email it to prayer@fbcsa.org.

FBCSA FAMILY HAPPY NEW YEAR

FIRSTFRUITS: “A CELEBRATION OF GIVING” JANUARY 11 • 6:00 PMAs we dedicate the newly completed 4th Street Crossing, we honor the past, and God’s generous provision for this healthy church. We will celebrate the present in our beautiful new worship space, and embrace the future as we discuss our Kingdom Rhythm of giving.Childcare is available by reservation.fbcsa.org/firstfruits

GUTHRIE RETIREMENT RECEPTION JANUARY 13 • 12:15 PM - 3:00 PMFOURTH STREET CROSSINGPlease join us as our congregation celebrates Don and Holly’s 23 years of ministry at First Baptist Church of San Antonio and wish them well in retirement!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYARMOR OF GODBY PRISCILLA SHIRER WEDNESDAYS 7:00 PMSTARTS JANUARY 9All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you. A cunning, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on your emotions, your mind, your family, your future. This Bible study is an action plan for putting on your armor and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory against the enemy. To register: fbcsa.org/womensbiblestudy

EASTERN EUROPE & OBERAMMERGAU TRIP JULY 21 -30, 2020SINGERS & NON-SINGERS WELCOMEOnce every 10 years for nearly 400 years the small village of Oberammergau, Germany has staged a retelling of the story of Jesus. In the summer of 2020 members of First Baptist Church will be taking a trip to Germany and Austria to witness this wonderful Passion Play. There are several spots available to join the group led by Associate Pastor of Worship and Music Aaron Hufty.

Contact the music office for more information barbie@fbcsa.org.

AVAILABLE JOBS

EXECUTIVE PASTORADMINISTRATION (FULL-TIME)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR (PART-TIME)It is a part-time job averaging 20-28 hours a week. This person will provide support, training and troubleshooting services for communications systems, hardware and software applications in a networked environment. If interested send resume to kathy@fbcsa.org or call the church office. For job descriptions and more information on these jobs visit fbcsa.org/jobs

IMAGO POSITIONSAre you passionate about music, love to teach and are interested in working in a faith-based atmosphere? IMAGO Arts Academy is looking for private music lesson instructors for the following instruments: • BANJO • CELLO • VIOLIN/VIOLA Go to fbcsa.org/imago for more info.

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED SUNDAY MORNINGSJANUARY 13 • 9:30 AMWEDNESDAY EVENINGSJANUARY 16 • 6:15 PMThis 10-week course is designed to introduce people to Jesus Christ, to refresh and reinforce the basic truths of Christian faith for those who have been Christians “All Their Lives.” Watch for more info on how to register.

GIFT OF GENEROSITY: 2018 YEAR END CONTRIBUTIONSThis holiday season, we thank everyone who has supported the Church this year with their contributions of time, talent, and financial resources. We look forward to your support in the New Year. We encourage you to consider our electronic giving options at fbcsa.org/giving, especially if you plan to make additional gifts by year-end. Please note that year-end contributions (including electronic) must be received by the Business Office by Monday, December 31st to be included in 2018 contributions. Thank you for your continued support in helping us build a church in the heart of the city!

WELCOME TO THE FIRST FAMILY

John Ellebracht Linda Ellebracht

FBCSA MISSIONS BOOTH

EVERY CHURCH...EVERY NATIONUNITY HALLEvery member of FBCSA can be mobilized toward carrying the news of Jesus Christ to those who’ve never heard. Stop by the Missions booth in Unity Hall and check out how you can be a part of reaching the lost around the world. If you have further questions about how our church is on mission, contact larry@fbcsa.org

FBCSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSDUE JANUARY 11, 2019Since 1966, FBCSA has been able to provide financial assistance to students who have committed to Christian service. If you have made that commitment and are in need of assistance for the spring semester, please contact Nerina Pedraza at nerina@fbcsa.org. All supporting documentation for the 2019 spring semester is due January 11th.

The retreat is for all ages. Meals are provided, outdoor games and activities, campfire, group and individual devotion time, dorm style sleeping arrangements. Sign-up will begin December 30 in Unity Hall or fbcsa.org/allchurchretreat

ALL-CHURCH RETREATJANUARY 25 - JANUARY 27, 2019ECHO VALLEYHEB CAMP • LEAKEY, TX

IMAGO ARTS ACADEMY2019 SPRING SEMESTERJANUARY 8 - MAY 30, 2019 Tuesdays through Thursdays.Sign-up at fbcsa.org/imago

STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 • 6PMSATURDAY, JANUARY 19 • 9AMJoin us at our Annual Strategic Planning Sessions. We want to hear from you to better understand the state and direction of the Church before we begin crafting the 2019 Strategic Plan. You are the Church and your perspective is vital as we serve together to forge a new future for ministry in the heart of San Antonio! Come Friday evening or Saturday morning. Childcare will be provided for either session by reservation only at fbcsa.org/strategicplanning.

THANK YOUFBCSA FAMILYTHANK YOU for being ON MISSION during this Christmas season. As an FBCSA family, we provided and delivered:Gifts to 80+ children (including beds for a family being raised by grandparents)193 Food boxes500 Hand-written Christmas Cards to recruits at Lackland AFB1,191 cookies to recruits at Lackland AFBPlease continue to pray for the lives represented in this outreach. The real gift to them is the awareness of the God who sees them and loves them. We rejoice to be used as instruments of His love and peace. Watch for more opportunities to be on mission in 2019! communitymissions@fbcsa.org

MISSIONSCOMMUNITY

SLEEPING BAGS NEEDEDPacked up your camping gear for the year? Have an old sleeping bag that you never use? Community Missions is looking for gently used or new sleeping bags to donate to the homeless. A receptacle bin will be in Kokernot Hall.

MEDIA MINISTRIES: TV “SPECIAL OFFERING” UPDATEFor 47 years our weekly live broadcast has been made possible through the generosity of individuals. Each year FBC establishes a goal to help cover the costs of the TV Ministry. This year’s “TV SPECIAL OFFERING” goal is $450,000. Year-to-date we have raised $368,125 However, we still need to raise another $81,875 by the end of December to make budget for 2018. Will you pray & consider a gift this Christmas to help support this very important outreach ministry? You can make a donation by going to fbcsa.org/tvspecialoffering, texting FBCSA to 77977 from your mobile phone, or by contacting 210.226.0363.

UNDECK THE HALLSJANUARY 6 AFTER MORNING WORSHIP Come help take down Christmas decorations. Lunch is on your own.

RE|ENGAGE FEBRUARY 10 Whether your marriage needs to be reignited, or is in need of a complete resurrection, re|engage is a safe place for couples to reconnect. Sign Up for the spring session at fbcsa.org/reengage.

SAVE THEDATE

MISSIONSFIRST ON

UKRAINE MISSION 2019Feel lead by God to go on a mission trip? Ukraine Mission 2019 is currently starting the process of getting interested individuals together for future training and fellowship. If you’re interested contact Dave Rohmfeld dave@fbcsa.org.

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