First Baptist Church

Discover the Love of Christ

Frostproof, Florida November 2021

Dear Church Family,

In 1621 the early Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest festival. They were thankful
to God for their food, shelter, clothing, family and friends. They were thankful for
the little they had. How much more should we be thankful for all that our God has
blessed us with. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it is good to set aside one day but
God’s blessings are not limited to one day and neither should our gratitude be
limited. God’s blessings and compassions are new every morning (Lamentations
3:23). In spite of what we have endured this year we are indeed blessed.
I want to encourage everyone to be involved in a small group, which we call LIFE
Groups. Here are some reasons why small groups are important to a believer’s
spiritual growth:
1. It helps you learn to get along with “family members”. We need to remember
that we are all “imperfect” believers, and we need to experience the connection
God intends for us to have with others. God expects you to love others in the same
way that Jesus loves you.
2. It moves us toward maturity by engaging “one another”. We are commanded to
love each other, pray for each other, accept each other, forgive each other, and
many other “one another’s.” You cannot grow to maturity just by attending worship
services and being a passive spectator. In order to grow you need other believers.
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3. A small group helps confirm your identity as a genuine believer. You are not the
body of Christ by yourself. You need others to express that. Together we are the
body. 1
Pastor’s Remarks
4. A small group helps us as we take the love of Jesus into the world. We are not to
just love one another; we are to take Christ’s love to a lost world. Jesus had a small Angel Tree Gifts 2
group as He walked this earth. Together is easier. Frostproof Care Center
5. A small group helps us to stay on track. None of us are immune to temptation.
We have the responsibility to keep each other on track. We are to be involved in November Calendar 3
each other’s lives.
November Birthdays
6. A small group is a place for you to discover, develop and use your gifts and
talents. Your family needs you. God has gifted you, and you have a ministry FBC Ministry 4
assignment that God wants you to do. Service Schedules
Thank You Notes
Bible study is important, but there is so much more. I hope you will get connected.
What Are You Thank For
Imagine what it would be like if we were fully devoted followers of Christ!
In His Love,

Bro. Darrol
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Angel Tree Gifts

Each year our church supports Christmas gifts for children and students in our church and
community. This year the Angel Tree names will be available in the foyer on Sunday, November
21, 2021.

Ages begin with babies to youth. Pants, shirts, and dress sizes will be provided. Also, each card
will list several hobby items. You may purchase gift cards, give a monetary gift, or purchase the
gift. If you would like Mandy to shop for you, please let her know.

Wrapped gifts should be returned to the office no later than Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

For additional information concerning Angel Tree gifts, contact Mandy Long at (863) 589-8297.
Thank you for your support and generosity to this ministry.

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Frostproof Care Center
on Amount of NAMB budget provided by Coopera ve Program: 38%
• Amount of NAMB budget provided by Annie Armstrong Easter Offering: 49%
Year offering started: In 1895 by
The Frostproof Care Center is preparing to provide 250 food baskets for Thanksgiving within
•our community. This year, our church is collecting boxes of stuffing
Year offeringand macaroni
named and cheese.
a(er Annie
Armstrong:
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dropped off at the church office or the church foyer. Thank you for assisting with
•the needs of our community.
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Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make

November 2021 known His deeds among the peoples.
1 Chronicles 16:8 NASB

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Young Adult Bible 2 3 Team Kid, Student 4 5 6

Study 6:45 pm Refuge & Bible Study
Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm

7 Deacons serving: 8 Young Adult Bible 9 Women’s 10 Team Kid, Student 11 12 13

John Cavanaugh Study 6:45 pm Missionary Union Refuge & Bible Study
Garry Talley Fellowship Hall 9am Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm

Time change- Fall Back!

14 Deacons serving: 15 Young Adult Bible 16 17 Team Kid, Student 18 19 Men’s Ministry 20
Joel Campos Study 6:45 pm Refuge & Bible Study Meeting-6pm
Freddie Senterfitt Fellowship Hall 6:30 pm Fellowship Hall

21 Deacons serving: 22 Young Adult Bible 23 24 No Classes 25 26 27

Larry Blackwelder Study 6:45 pm Happy Thanksgiving
Larry Ogburn Fellowship Hall Office closed

28 Deacons serving: 29 Young Adult Bible 30

Cliff Lightsey Study 6:45 pm
Ernie Wasdin Fellowship Hall

Visit our Church Library, we are open on Sundays 12:00-12:15 pm.

Happy Birthday!

2 John Irby 23 Judy Ogburn

3 Ernie Pittman 27 Veronica Bullock
4 Anspimo Gomez 30 Jonathan Ogburn
7 Kasie Robarts
10 Greg Ervin,
Carrie Starnes
12 Mary C. McDowell,
Barbara McFarr
13 Cliff Lightsey,
Diane Nicholas
15 Renee Sousa
16 Ruth Cavanaugh
17 Chris Hill
20 Mary Ann Harris
22 Sonny Leonard
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Discover the love of Christ!
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
96 West. B. Street
Post Office Box 327
Frostproof, Florida 33843-0327
Phone: 863 635-3603
Fax: 863 635-6923
Website: www.fbcfrostproof.org
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First Baptist Church of Frostproof
November 2021 Newsletter
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First Baptist Church Ministry
Vision For FBC: He desires us to be a church that impacts our community with
the Gospel.
Mission For FBC: Making disciples, leading believers to become fully devoted
followers of Christ.
Strategy For FBC:
• Connect with God through worship and with others through relationships.
• Grow spiritually and numerically through small group Bible study.
• Serve others by joining a team engaged in ministry.
Service Schedules
Sunday
Life Group Classes 9:45 am
Celebration Worship Service 11:00 am

Wednesday
Connecting with God! Student Refuge 6:30 pm
TEAM KID 6:30 pm
Connecting with Others! Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm

Thank You Notes

It Is Good
To my Church family,
to Give Thanks
Thank you does not seem enough for
the love and support you have shown
my family and I throughout Martha’s L God of Hosts,
illness and homegoing. who is strong like You, L ?
Your faithfulness surrounds You.
From those who prayed for us, You rule the raging sea;
called, texted and visited, to those when its waves surge, You still them.
who attended her Celebration of Life You crushed Rahab like one who is slain;
Service and hosted the wonderful You scattered Your enemies with Your
powerful arm. Heavens are Yours; the
lunch afterwards, I thank you from
earth also is Yours.
the bottom of my heart.
The world and everything in it—You
I am so grateful to be part of such an founded them.
incredible church and blessed to call You have a mighty arm; Your hand is
you my friends. powerful; Your right hand is lifted high.
Happy are the people who know the
Thank you again, joyful shout; Yahweh, they walk in the
light of Your presence.
Ernie Wasdin and family
Psalm 89:8-11, 13, 15 HCSB