Good afternoon Fellowship Church,

Crosby George Kear has finally arrived (6lbs 4 oz, 19.5″). Congratulations to Chris and Tara Kear on the birth of their son! Check out the latest at http://www.thekears.blogspot.com/. Only Chris Kear would have pictures on his blog within minutes of the birth!

We are blessed to gather each week for a meaningful worship time and solid biblical teaching. This last week Scott Jackson helped us to see how God was at work even through the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:

• five women are mentioned, indicating God’s compassionate love for the outcasts of society
• many of the women are Gentiles (non-Jews), indicating God’s love for all people
• the women were associated with sexual scandal, indicating that God is able to forgive and use people who have sinned greatly
• the women were tenacious, indicating that God honors a courageous faith

Pretty cool stuff!

Pray about giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. Our international missionaries depend heavily on our prayers and on our Lottie Moon gifts since that one offering funds so much of what Baptists do around the world. Every little bit helps!

Remember to make your ornament for the Christmon tree. We will decorate the tree with white and gold ornaments this Sunday morning as we continue to celebrate Advent, the coming of our Lord.

This Sunday night in place of k-groups, we will have a church-wide fellowship at the worship center at 6 pm. Bring a snack to share with others and an appetite for board games. There is a time to play together!