802 South Caswell Street
La Grange, North Carolina 28551
www.lagrangefwb.org
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor
Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor
Christ-First • Bible-First • Ministry-First
Christ is First at La Grange First Church.
Everything we do grows out of our shared commitment to
Jesus Christ as Lord.
Bible is First at La Grange First Church.
We believe the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and is
God’s revealed word to man.
Ministry is First at La Grange First Church.
Our calling is to nurture and serve the people of God.
Opportunities for Service and Growth
Sun. Dec. 3 First Sunday in Advent
Symbols of Christmas
9:15am Partners in Prayer
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Worship & Celebration
4:30pm Kids Play Practice
6:00pm Christmas Candlelighting Service
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal – Fellowship Hall
Choir and Speaking parts – Dress Rehearsal
Mon. Dec. 4 7:15pm Sunday Night Live Band Practice
Wed. Dec. 6 7:00pm Christmas Play Rehearsal – Fellowship Hall
Sat. Dec. 9 10:00am Christmas Play Rehearsal – Fellowship Hall
Sat. Dec. 9 6:30pm The CRIB Christmas
Sun. Dec. 10 Second Sunday in Advent
9:15am Partners in Prayer
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Worship & Celebration / Christmas Play
4:00pm Hobgood Christmas Reception
4:30pm Choir Rehearsal – Fellowship Hall
Choir and Speaking parts – Dress Rehearsal
Tue. Dec. 12 9:00am Quilting Fellowship
11:00am New Women’s Group
7:00pm Dinner Theater Rehearsal
Wed. Dec. 13 7:00pm Dinner Theater Rehearsal
Sun. Dec. 17 Third Sunday in Advent
9:15am Partners in Prayer
9:45am Sunday School
3:45pm Choir Rehearsal – Fellowship Hall
7:00pm Journey to Bethlehem / Dinner Theater
Mon. Dec. 18 7:00pm Journey to Bethlehem / Dinner Theater
Wed. Dec. 20 6:00pm Christmas Caroling
Sun. Dec. 24 Fourth Sunday in Advent
10:00am Christmas Eve Worship & Celebration
Mon. Dec. 25 Christmas Day!
Wed. Dec. 27 NO Bible Study
Sat. Dec. 30 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)
Sun. Dec. 31 First Sunday After Christmas
9:15am Partners in Prayer
9:45am Sunday School
11:00am Worship & Celebration
6:00pm Called Business Meeting
Christmas Services
Sunday, December 3
First Sunday of Advent – Theme: Hope
11:00AM • Symbols of Christmas
6:00PM • Candlelighting Service
Sunday, December 10
Second Sunday of Advent – Theme: Peace
Children’s Christmas Play
The children’s Christmas play “A Red Letter Christmas” will be presented on Sunday, December 10th @ 11:00am. Remember the Kids and adult leaders in your prayers.
4:00PM • Hobgood Christmas Reception
Sunday, December 17
Third Sunday of Advent – Theme: Joy
11:00AM • Worship & Celebration
Journey to Bethlehem / Dinner Theater
Our annual “Journey to Bethlehem/Dinner Theater” will be Sunday, December 17th and Monday, December 18th @ 7:00pm. Make your reservations by contacting Tiffany Creech @ 252-286-5311.
Sunday, December 24
Fourth Sunday of Advent – Theme: Love
10:00AM • Christmas Eve Worship
Christmas Poinsettias
Scott, Kathy, and Baylie Cody in memory of Bill Cody
Scott, Kathy, and Baylie Cody in memory of Louise Hepler
Scott, Kathy, and Baylie Cody in memory of their uncles,
Tom, John, and Ebram
Doris Corbett in memory of Jesse Corbett
Mary Gresham in memory of Ben & Gwen Wade
Kendrick and Helen Harrison in memory of
Their parents and Hannah Beth Roddy
Jamie & Heather Ham in honor of their children,
Matthew, Maura, and Mallory
Jamie & Heather Ham in honor of their parents
Jimmy D. and Angie Herring in honor of our Shut-ins
Cliff & Carol Hardison in memory of
Kenneth and Marjorie Fisher
Cliff & Carol Hardison in memory of
Roy and Florence Hardison
Carl and Cleo Hinson in honor of Luke and Anna Baird
Ronnie & Mitzi Hobgood in honor of their grandchildren,
Emma and William Moss
Virginia Holmes in memory of N. C. Holmes
Robie and Eloise Killette in memory of Robie Killette, Sr. and Lou Woodard
Robie and Eloise Killette in honor of Sybil Killette
Robie and Eloise Killette in honor of their children
Gary and Bonnie Kornegay
in memory of Robbie Killette and in honor of Sybil Killette
David Letchworth & Kids in memory of Thurston and Dixie Letchworth
Diane Marx in honor of Virginia Holmes
Diane Marx in honor of Bobby & Carol Holland
Robert and DeeAnn Maready in memory of their grandparents
Donald & Christine Parrish in memory of Sally Parrish
James, Jennifer, Allen, and Olivia Sutton in memory of
Henry & Evelyn Health and James Sutton
Vernon and Shirley Sorrell in memory of their
WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
12- 3 Irene Wilson 12- 4 Jacob Maready
12- 8 Chris Roddy 12- 9 Mark Westbrook
12-13 Angie Herring 12-13 Carrie Letchworth
12-16 Bryce Harrison 12-18 Mitzi Hobgood
12-19 Dean Johnson 12-19 Brody Soles
12-20 Christine Parrish 12-20 Kim Johnson
12-21 William Sutton 12-24 Tracey Roddy
12-26 David Letchworth 12-27 Shannan Harrison
12-27 Vickie Singleton 12-28 Lee Taylor
12-29 Aiden Wade 12-31 Brandon Harrison
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Deacon of the Month: Jimmy D. Herring
Ushers for Worship
Head Ushers – Jimmy D. Herring & Royce Holmes
3- Jimmy D. Herring, Royce Holmes, Dallas Mayberry, Rob Mayberry
10- Jamie Ham, Matthew Ham, Royce Holmes, Tony Parrish
17- Chris Roddy, Cooper Roddy, Mike Sullivan, Kendrick Harrison
Greeters for Worship
North Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall
3- Ushers Tanya Craft Robie & Elosie Killette
10- Ushers Edna Johnson James & Jennifer Sutton
17- Ushers Fran Gibbons Jeff & Pam Thomas
24- Ushers Irene Wilson Sherwood & Sue Shivar
31- Ushers Ted Harrison Scott & Cathy Cody
Candlelighters
3- Fawn Creech 10- Dallas Mayberry
17- McKinnon Wade 24- Ainsley Taylor
31- Charlie Taylor
Children’s Church
3- Kim Johnson & Tracey Roddy 10- No Children’s Church
17- Jimmy & Bethany Jones 24- No Children’s Church
31- Emily Daniels & Christine Parrish
Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1) / Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2)
3- Kim Wade & Emily Daniels 10- Joyce Harrison & Cassidy Hipkiss
17- Sheila & Morgan Harrison 24- No Children’s Church
31- Mike & Kendra Sullivan
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Attendance for November 26, 2017
Sunday School 98
Worship & Celebration 158
WEDDING CELEBRATION
THE HARRISON AND HUNTER FAMILIES INVITE YOU TO
CELEBRATE THE MARRIAGE OF THEIR CHILDREN
MORGAN & BRAD
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 | 3:00 PM
LA GRANGE FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN OUR CELEBRATION
PLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 16, 2017
RSVP CARDS AVAILABLE IN GATHERING HALL
Worship & Celebration
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December 3, 2016 The Lord’s Day Eleven O’clock
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Symbols of Christmas
Welcome to La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church on this First Sunday of Advent. Today our Worship & Celebration will focus on the Symbols of Christmas. Symbols are intended to suggest meaning. A symbol represents something below the surface. This Christmas service will give special meaning to some of the symbols we all use at Christmas such as evergreens and the red poinsettia. Welcome to Worship!
Prelude Organist
Welcome and Announcements Pastor
Quiet Reflection with God People
Lighting of the Candles Acolyte
The Meaning of the Service
Joshua Hobgood, Youth Pastor
Call to Worship NLHS Chorus
Invocation Youth Pastor
Christmas Carol 134 “Emmanuel”
Christmas Carol 124 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
(Fellowship time with the Family of God)
The Advent Wreath
David and Mitchell Ann Letchworth
Candle of Hope
The Sanctuary Evergreens
Travis Harrison and Carrie Letchworth
Scripture Reading Isaiah 2:1-5
The Nativity
Luke and Anna Baird
Scripture Reading Matthew 1:21-23
Christmas Carol 157 “Away in a Manger”
The Christmas Poinsettia
Allen Sutton and Caroline Casey
Time of Prayer Laity
The Christmas Tree
Ashlyn Hines
Christmas Carol “O Christmas Tree”
The Gifts of Christmas
Joseph Harrison and Michaela Bryan
Scripture Reading Matthew 2:10-11
Offertory Giving His Tithes and Our Offerings
The Christ of Christmas
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor
Scripture Reading Luke 1:26-38
Anthem: “A Tiny Baby” NLHS Chorus
Message “A Miracle in the Making”
Invitational Carol 123 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
Altar Prayer and Benediction Pastor
Postlude Musicians
Glory to God in the Highest!
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A Concluding Prayer
O God, you have casued this world to shine with the illumination of the true Light. You have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon Him to reveal to us your glory and grace. As you have given this gift in love, may we receive it with joy. Grant that we, being regenerate and made your children by adoption and grace may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit. Grant us, we pray, that as we have known the mystery of that Light upon earth, so may we also reflect that light to a darkened world; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, on God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer Ministry
PRAISE…
Praise the Lord for the great and mighty things He has done!
SICK…
Patricia Hobgood Armitage (Aunt of Pastor), Robin Avery (Friend of the Hobgood Family), Patricia Bird (Erica Mayberry), Faye Boyette (Christy Smith), Mike Bowen (Chuck Wackerman), Scott Braswell (Uncle of Sara Hobgood), Faye Carmon (Friend of Terry and Gale Yarborough), Ed Creech (Brother of Asa Creech), Lamour Curdts, Laura Beth Daughety, Mary Harper Edsell (Friend of Marian Kennedy), Riley Fielding (Friend of Jimmy Jones), John Fisher (Brother of Carol Hardison), Esther Flowers, Sandra Foss (Edna Johnson), Barbara Sue Gray, Missy Hardy, Donnie Harrison, Holton Harrison, Carolyn Heath, Charles Hill (Mary Gresham), Dempsey Hill (Brad & Angela Taylor), Pat Hinson, Gary Hines (Father of Steven Hines), Virginia Holmes, Jennifer Jarman (Laura Eason), Carol Jones (David Letchworth), Dean Johnson, Clifford Jones (David Letchworth), Scott Jones (Brother-in-law of Susie Harrison), Joan Joyner (Lucille Harrison), Sybil Killette, Wade Killette (Friend of Lucille Harrison), Ronnie King (Sandra Rouse), Tom Landon (Friend of Sherwood Shivar), Ernie Langston III (Christy Smith), Fay Letchworth, Cindy Lewis (Mary Gresham), Joyce Martin, Tommy Millen (Christy Smith), Carol Lee Neal (Sister-in-law of Daryl Johnson), Allen Potter (Lucille Harrison), Asef Quader (Darlene Creech), Chuck Roman, Vernon Roman (Brother of Chuck Roman), Wayne Rouse, Rev. Buddy Sasser, Sharon Smith (Mother of Lucretia Creech), Robert Sorrell (Brother of Vernon Sorrell), Emil Stannish (Friend of Marian Kennedy), George Strickland (Brother-in-law of Holmes/Johnson family), Joyce Sutton (Mother of James Sutton), Brody Thornburg (Tommy & Sandi Crews), Colby Tucker, Charles Wackerman, Crystal Wackerman, and Lee Wiggins (Susie Harrison).
HOMEBOUND…
Nan Fields, Stan Rouse, and Enzie Singleton.
CHURCH AND DENOMINATIONAL…
First Church, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Deacons, Sunday School Leaders/Teachers, College Students, Convention of Original FWB, Denominational Ministries, Ronnie V. Hobgood (Convention President), Josh Whitfield (Convention Vice-President), Rev. Donald Fader (Director of FWB Minister’s Program & Church Finance), Rev. Chris Singleton (Rise Against Hunger), the Lost, Persecuted Christians, and all Christians.
SPECIAL CONCERNS…
Our military & their families: Camren Betts (Service/Sara Hobgood), Jordan Betts (Service/Sara Hobgood), Julian Fields (Navy), Bruce Jones (Service), Nathan Jones (National Guard), Josh Ormond [Service / Texas (Son of C. J. & Dee Foster)], Daniel Rectenwald [Friend of Madison Hines (Iraq)], Revival in the church.
CIVIC LEADERS…
US: President Donald Trump, Vice-President Mike Pence, Cabinet, Congress, and the Supreme Court
NC: Governor Cooper, NC Senators and NC Representatives.
La Grange/Lenoir County: Mayor Gurley, Town Commissioners, County Commissioners, County & Private Schools, and Lenoir Community College.
(As of December 1, 2017)
802 S. Caswell Street
La Grange, NC 28551
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor
Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor