Bulletin
First Baptist Church of Rockwall
December 8, 2024
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Rockwall! We are glad to worship with you today.
Below, you will find announcements for upcoming events, an order of service, stewardship details, information on how to join the church, and a place to leave prayer requests.
If you are visiting with us today, we would love to know more about you. Click here to fill out our guest registration form.
If you have questions or wish to contact the church, click here to email us or call 972-771-8459.
For more updates, follow us on social media. You can use the links below to find us.
Help us plan by registering below!
MENU
Adults - $6 | Kids - $5
December 11, 2024
ENTREE
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Kids Option: Chicken Nuggets or Pizza Bites
SIDES
Coleslaw
Chips
Fruit & Salad Bar
DESSERT
Strawberry Cake
Sugar Free Cherry Pie
*Meal is subject to change based on availabilty of ingredients.*
announcements
Sunday School
Sunday School classes and full childcare are available!
Need help finding a class?
Visit the Welcome Center if you would like assistance.
Wednesday Activities
- Wednesday Night Meal is from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
- Wednesday night activities for children start at 6:00 PM in the Children’s Building. Contact Amanda for more details.
- Journey (grades 7-12) is from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the Student Building.
- Chapel Bible Study is at 6:30 PM in M.L. Jones Chapel.
- Adult Worship Choir & Orchestra are in the Choir Room. Contact the Music Ministry for more details.
Sermons and Podcasts
To watch or listen to Pastor Michael Criner’s sermons, please visit the homepage of our website.
Emmanuel
“God With Us”
A Christmas Concert
Featuring our FBC Choir and full Orchestra
Sunday, December 8
2:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Worship Center
Tickets are free but required.
JOY Lunch
Monday, December 9
11:30 am
Fellowship Hall
Bring a side, salad or dessert to go with Baked Ham.
Entertainment: Our very own Stacy Chapman and his brother Scot Chapman will be here to lead us in some Christmas cheer!
FIRST STEPS
(New Member Class)
Sunday, December 15
9:30 AM
Fellowship Hall
Curious about becoming a member of First Rockwall? Join our informative class to learn more about our beliefs and how you can be part of our church family.
Attending this class is required for church membership.
KID Christmas
Wednesday, December 18
6:30 am
Worship Center
Join us for a kid led Christmas celebration!
(formerly known as our Family Christmas Service)
The Wednesday Night Kids Choirs, consisting of 150 voices from PreK-6th graders, will be presenting The Bethlehem Beat Musical.
Invite your friends, family, and the community to join us. All ages are welcome to join in this fun evening in the city of Bethlehem.
Candlelit Christmas Eve Service
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
Tuesday, December 24
3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM
Worship Center
Registering helps us plan ahead and prepare.
Recovery Ministry
Journey for Discovery: A Christ-centered, 12-step Recovery Ministry
Tuesdays
January 14 – May 20
6 PM – 7:30 PM
The Journey for Discovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program based on the life-changing truth of the Bible and the practical application of the 12-steps.
If you struggle with an addiction, a sense of powerlessness, unmanageability, overwhelmedness, or general distress over the day-to-day of your life, come find hope and healing in a safe community for ages 18 and up – all are welcome.
Venture 2025
Friday, January 17th – Sunday, January 19th
Venture Weekend is our biggest Student Ministry event of the year!
Students (grades 7-12) are encouraged to attend and adults (age 19 and up) are invited to volunteer.
Registration will re-open in December.
Grief Share
Grief Share is a special support group for people grieving the lose of someone close. FBC Rockwall hosts Grief Share meetings each Tuesday at 2 PM & 6:30 PM in room B102.
For more information, email northcutt.linda@yahoo.com
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Joy To The World
WELCOME
Go Tell It On the Mountain
Adore
Gratitude
MESSAGE
Dr. Michael Criner
CLOSING
Stewardship
$87,638
AMOUNT OF WEEKLY INCOME WE REQUIRE
$167,094
AMOUNT RECEIVED
LAST WEEK
$4,206,624
AMOUNT OF YEARLY INCOME WE REQUIRE
$5,235,495
AMOUNT WE HAVE RECEIVED THIS YEAR
HOW TO JOIN THE CHURCH
Step 1
At the end of the church service, during the invitation time, come down to the front of the auditorium.
Step 2
Tell the Pastor that you are wanting to join the church by one of the following ways.
- By Letter: The last church of which you were a member was Baptist.
- By Statement: The last church of which you were a member was a Bible church or a non-denominational church.
- By Baptism: You are professing faith, and/or have never been baptized in a Baptist, Bible, or non-denominational church.
Step 3
When available, attend a 2 & 1/2 hour church membership class, in which we will go over what it means to be a member of FBC Rockwall and answer any question you might have. Then, if necessary, proceed forth in baptism.
We believe in the power of prayer
Have a prayer request? We would be honored to join you in prayer. Click the link below to leave your prayer request.