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Volume 56, No.12

2832 Ledo Road Albany, GA 31707 229-436-5700 www.byne.org

Volunteers Fridays, December 11 & 18:
Needed Music Performances at Center Court,

Call the 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Church Office
for more Saturdays, December 12 & 19:
information, ALL Ministries (Hospitality Fun Station & Music)
229-436-5700.
11:45 am to 6 pm

Sundays, December 13 & 20:
ALL Ministries (Hospitality Fun Station & Music)

1:00-4:00 pm

Wednesday
December 23, 6:30 pm

WELCOME WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES

A Christmas Message For the week of November 29 - December 5, 2015

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son…” Sunday - November 29 Wednesday - December 2

God gave, God modeled for us what the Christmas season should be 9:30 am Sunday School 7:00 am BSF Men’s Breakfast
about. God loved us so much that He gave. Christmas is about us
loving so much that we also give. It is hard to keep from getting 10:45 Worship 10:30 Exercise
caught up in the commercialized craze of the American Christmas
experience. If we aren’t careful, the season becomes about 4:00 pm Keyboard Rehearsal 2:30 pm Whiz Kids Tutoring
shopping, and eating, and parties, and decorating. We can get lost in
the mayhem and forget the model given to us by God Himself. ESL Classes 5:00 Supper

In our version of Christmas, we often give and take out of obligation. 6:00 Worship 5:30 Handbells Rehearsal
We miss the joy of truly giving out of love because we are too
worried about the impression our gift will make. This year, let’s Monday - November 30 Library Open
make a choice to give out of love. Let’s give to our family and friends
with an open heart. Let’s give them sincere times of listening to their 10:30 am Exercise 6:00 Children’s Choirs
problems, concerns, and victories from the past year. Let’s give to
God a sacrificial gift offering that will help us to remember what really 5:30 pm BCS Bd. Mtg. 6:15 Celebration Choir
matters. Let’s give to our kids an understanding of God’s goodness.
If we can manage to stay true to the example God gave, we will Tuesday - December 1 6:30 Children’s Missions,
experience the fullness of the gift that God gave to each of us in His
Son, Jesus Christ. 9:30 am Week of Prayer Program Ladies Bible Study, Men’s

Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas, The Byne Staff Fraternity, Prayer meeting,

Student Worship

7:30 Worship Team Rehearsal

Thursday - December 3

6:00 pm C.A.R.E.-Team “C”, Rm.114

Friday - December 4

Nov. 30 - Dec. 6: 6:30 pm Happy Hearts Christmas
Dr. Kerry Reeves
Banquet

Saturday - December 5

Stewardship Team New phone #? New home To access the free Wi-Fi
address? New email address? If available at Byne, use the
December is the month of giving and we spend a lot of time finding password followhim.
the perfect Christmas gifts for those we love. Although most of us you have changes to your
try to stick to a budget during this season, we often over spend contact information, please call Deacons December
because we love giving to those we care about and want them to on Call Mr. Jack McCorvey
have the very best. So, as you get busy with your decorating, or email the Church Office to
parties, shopping and other activities of celebration during this update your Dr. Phillip Roberts
season, the Stewardship Team just wants to remind you to not forget record,
the real reason for the season. God, our Father, gave His Son to die
for our sins, His GIFT IS EVERLASTING AND FREE TO ALL WHO [email protected]
ACCEPT IT. He is the one who loves the most, paid the greatest 229-436-5700.
price and gave the greatest gift of all. Remember to worship, honor,
glorify and celebrate Him during this holy season of the year. Attendance & Financials
John 3:16

Pastoral Team Donna Pinson, Administrative Officer Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday printing schedule, the
Jim Wagenshutz, Headmaster attendance and financial reports were not available.
Dr. Kerry Reeves, Interim Preacher Matthew Tanner, Media
Tod Lanier, Interim Church Leader
Steve Williams, Music

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Share the Joy 2015 Schedule

Friday, 6 - 8:30 pm Musical Performances
12/11 and @ Center Court
12/18
Acts 1:1-10 Morning Sermon Series by Dr. Kerry Reeves

Saturday, 11:45 am - Fun Station: Bounce Sunday, November 29. 2015
12/12 and 6 pm houses, crafts, balloons, greeters, gift
12/19 wrap, musical performances @ Center 10:45 Morning Worship
Court
Congregational Songs “Open Up the Heavens”

“To God Be the Glory”

Sunday, 1 - 4 pm Fun Station: Bounce houses, crafts, “10,000 Reasons”
12/13 and balloons, greeters, gift wrap, musical
12/20 performances @ Center Court Prayer

Announcements & Greeting

Gideon Testimony Glen Phelps

Byne Christian School - Jim Wagenshutz, Headmaster Prayer for Offering Deacon

Byne Christian School presents… Worship with Tithes & Offerings

2015 Byne Baptist Christmas Dinner and Program Congregational Songs “Whom Shall I Fear”
Join us for a wonderful Christmas dinner with
“What A Savior”
entertainment from the students of Byne Christian
school and members of Byne Memorial Baptist Church. “I Stand Amazed”

The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for students. Tickets may be Testimony Jinhe Ausby
purchased at the school office or in the Church Foyer after the
Time of Response “I Surrender All”
morning service on Nov 22 and 29th.
Closing Prayer

6:00 Evening Worship

Musical Message Amanda McRee

Wednesday December 2015 Menu: Favorite Hymn Sing
Night Family
Supper is 12/2: Baked ham, hash brown Prayer
served from casserole, green beans, tossed salad,
5 to 6 pm in biscuit & dessert Welcome & Announcements Rev. Steve Williams
the
Fellowship 12/9: Beef vegetable soup, grilled Congregational Song “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
Hall every Wednesday cheese sandwich or PBJ sandwich,
evening. Call the Church tossed salad, crackers & dessert Offering Prayer
Office to make reservations
or cancellations by Tuesdays 12/16 Roast beef, mashed potatoes Worship with Tithes & Offerings
at noon, & gravy, vegetable medley, tossed
229-436-5700. salad, roll & dessert Musical Message Rev. Steve Williams

12/23 No Wednesday Night Supper Message Dr. Kerry Reeves

12/30 No Wednesday Night Supper Prayer

Time of Response “We Gather Together”

Postlude

Interpretation available for the Deaf during the 10:45 am service as needed. All music projected
or printed is used by permission through Christian Copyright Licensing International #525364.

ANNOUNCEMENTS MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Happy HeartsSenior Adult Ministry Prayer Team Ministry

Happy Hearts Christmas Banquet December 4 @ 6:30 is In these days when much of our world is in high alert
the annual Happy Heart Christmas Banquet. Tickets are $9 status due to terrorists, let us remember who the
each and are available in the Church Office or from Inez ultimate terrorist is; and be on high alert in our own
Ledden. Cole Tucker, award winning ventriloquist will lives to know the One who has defeated him, to
present our program this year. Get your ticket today! know His Word and obey it, and to testify of Him to
our world. Let us especially pray for our missionaries, like the Dyals
Operation Christmas Child and the McLanes who are standing for Christ where the enemy wants
fear and terror to reign so the people will remain in darkness.
We have 515 Shoeboxes so far. Will give the final count in
January Byne Line. Truly amazing how we all work “9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not
together (Byne School, Sunday School, mission stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the
organizations) to touch lives around the world. It is always knowledge of His will through the wisdom and understanding that the
a blessing to see how God uses different people each Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and
year. Thank you so very much. Our hearts are thrilled to please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in
see all those boxes. "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according
good! His mercy endures forever" Psalm 136:6 to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and
patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified
Randy & Jane Tucker, OCC Coordinators you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of
light. 13 for He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and
Mission’s Ministry brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have
redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:9-14
Byne’s Goal: $12,000
“14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we
Missions...100% of your gifts to the offering profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to
supports missionaries and their ministries. Last empathize with our weakness, but we have one who has been
year they reported: tempted in every way, just as we are--yet he did not sin. 16 Let us
• 1.75 million people heard a gospel witness then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may
• 275,000 became new believers receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
• 14,000 new churches and 4,000 new groups Hebrews 4:14-16

were formed Food Pantry Ministry - Suggested • Cereal
• Jelly
Week of Prayer for International Mission, November 29-December 6, Every week we receive requests groceries: • Mac and
is an opportunity for Churches to come together in focused, specific from people in the
prayer for the work of missionaries they send to proclaim the glory of Albany area for food to • Canned Cheese
God to the nations as well as a time to reflect on giving to the Lottie help feed their family.
Moon Christmas Offering that supports them. Please consider being a Beans • Peanut Butter
part of this ministry by (kidney, etc.) • Rice
You are invited to attend the special Week of Prayer Program making a contribution • Tuna or
for International Missions on Tuesday, Dec. 1 @ 9:30 in Room of non-perishable food • Canned Corn
114. • Canned Fruit salmon
items. Bring your contributions • Canned
Church Family News to the Church Office.
Green Beans
Our deepest sympathy is to extended Tammi Edmonds,
Clotine Frowine & Jack McCorvey in the loss of loved ones. • Canned Soup

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Byne Child Development Center Music Ministry - Rev. Steve Williams

Byne Child Development Center will “Worship - A Lifestyle” December Worship Leaders
once again be selling Boston Butts this
year in time for Christmas! The Boston Future Worship Services 6th 10:45 Worship Team
Butts will be $25 each and will be prepared by Meatslanger’s of Lee 12/6 PM Byne Christian School 6:00 Byne Christian
County. Please see a CDC Board Member in the Church Foyer to School
purchase your tickets by Sunday, December 13 or stop by the Byne Christmas Drama
CDC office to place your order by Monday, December 14. Orders will 12/13 AM Children’s Choirs 13th 10:45 Children’s Choirs,
be available for pickup at the CDC/Byne School Office from noon to 12/20 AM Celebration Choir Sings Worship Team
6 pm, Friday, December 18. Thank you for your support.
Donna Hayes, Director, (229) 432-1591 “Praise Noels” 6:00 Barry Savage,
12/23 PM Christmas Candlelight Cheryl Blackwell
Children’s Ministry
Dates to Remember… Service 20th 10:45 Celebration Choir,
Dec. 16: Christmas Caroling during the regular Wednesday 12/27 PM No Evening Service Worship Team

evening Mission Group time. 6:00 Mike Adams,
Dec. 20: Breakfast in Bethlehem for all our Children Keyboardists

Ministry kids and their families in the Fellowship Hall 27th 10:45 Worship Team
during the Sunday School hour, beginning at 9:30 am
No Wednesday Activities Dec. 23 or 30 6:00 No Evening Service

Student Ministry Preschool Ministry
Dates to Remember…
Dec. 2: Bonfire--hot dog roast, hot chocolate & s'mores Joyce Williams 12/6/2015 Volunteers In
Dec. 12: Christmas Progressive Dinner Lynn Lee
Rhonda Shedd Please be in your place by
at 5 pm. Bring a $5 gift for gift 10:30 am. If you cannot be
exchange Todd & Darlene Butler 12/13/2015 here, please make sure to find
Dec. 29 - Jan 1: Xtreme Winter someone to fill your spot and
Conference, Gatlinburg, TN. $175 per Mark & Melissa let Randy Carlton know. His
person. Medical Release forms are Reynolds number is 407-0762.
required.
Stan Edmonds 12/20/2015
Gary & Penny Knight
Joy Reeves

Paula Crawford 12/27/2015
Joyce Sadler
Randy & Jane Tucker

DECEMBER 2015 Please Note: Byne Activity Sheets are available through the Church Office and
must be submitted prior to an event being scheduled on the Church Calendar.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Week of Prayer for International Missions - November 29 through December 6 - Byne Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal: $12,000

Sunday Schedule: 1 2 3 4 5
9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Week of 6 pm CARE, 114 6:30 pm Happy Hearts
10:45 am Worship Prayer Program, 114 See Wednesday Schedule Christmas Banquet, FH
4:00 pm ESL 7 pm Renewed Minds, below
5:00 pm Discipleship Class 319
5:30 pm Life Group
6:00 pm Worship

Student Worship

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
6:30 pm Freeman/Dyal 6 pm CARE, 114 6 pm Share the Joy 11:45 am Share the
See Sunday Schedule above WOM See Wednesday Schedule Joy
below 5 PM Students
4 pm Vision Team Christmas Progressive
6:00 pm Christmas Dinner
Dinner Theater, FH

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 pm Dirce Cooper 7 pm Renewed Minds 6 pm CARE, 114 11:30 am Byne 11:45 am Share the
See Sunday Schedule above WOM See Wednesday Schedule Employees Christmas Joy
below Lunch, FH
1 pm Share the Joy 6 pm Share the Joy
4 pm ESL Christmas
Party, FH

Byne Christian School Christmas Holidays - December 21 - January 4

20 21 22 23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Merry Christmas! 26
6:30 pm Deacon’s Mtg. No regular Wednesday
See Sunday Schedule above The Church Office
Activities and CDC will be
9:30 am CM Breakfast 6:30 pm Christmas closed both
in Bethlehem, FH Candlelight Service Thursday & Friday.
1 pm Share the Joy

27 28 29 30 31 Wednesday PM Schedule:
7 pm Renewed 2:15 pm Whiz Kids
See Sunday Schedule above Minds See Wednesday 5:00 pm Supper
Schedule at right 5:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal
Please note there will 6:00 pm Children’s Choirs
be no evening 6:15 pm Celebration Choir
activities or services. 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting

Student Xtreme Gatlinburg, Children’s Missions
Ministry to Conference TN, 12/29-1/1 Adult Bible Study
7:30 pm Worship Team