26 | Advent Devotional released
Pick up a physical copy of an Advent Devotional starting Sunday, November 26 to have to reflect this Advent season. To keep it simple, it’s a one sheet, front and back, that will guide you through each week of the Advent season. Every day you will repeat the same activities for the corresponding week. You can also download a digital version of the Advent Devotional here. This was created by Rev. Courtney Willis. She would love to talk to about any part of this devotional if you wish to share with her
Giving Tree and Honor Cards available
Once again the Missions Committee is sponsoring a Giving Tree and providing Honor Cards to purchase. Both are ways that help support the work of our Missions Partners in our community. Learn more about the Giving Tree here or Honor Cards here.
2 | FBCKids Cookies, Cocoa & a Christmas Parade | 10 am
Join us at the Sherouse’s for Cookies and Cocoa. They live within walking distance of downtown Greensboro, so feel free to leave your car and walk to the parade route after we decorate cookies and have our fill of cocoa. This is a drop-in event so come when you can and no reservations or sign-ups are required.
3| FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT | HOPE
November Book Club | 9 am
Hanging of the Green in Worship | 10:30 am
NC A&T and INSPIRO concert | 4 pm
The North Carolina A&T State University Choir will present a free Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 4 pm in our sanctuary. Our very own INSPIRO, triad community youth choir, will also be a part of this holiday tradition this year. Mark your calendars for a wonderful way to start off the Advent season.
4 | Christmas luncheon | Noon
The Senior Adult Council is pleased to host a Christmas Luncheon on Monday, December 4 at Noon. All are welcome to join on December 4th at noon for a lunch feast and music offered by Parker and Hannah Webb of the music duo “Guilford”. Cost is $12 per person. Make your reservation no later than Wednesday, November 29 by clicking here or contact Keighley Johnson in the church office.
6 | Midweek | 5:30 – 7 pm
Advent Vespers in Chapel | 6:15 pm
FBCKids: Sam and Melody Harrell with Africa Exchange
FBCYouth Game Night
Join us in the Chapel for Advent Vespers as part of Midweek. We will hear from our very own Patrick Cardwell, who will be speaking on the theme of “Do Not Fear”. We hope you join us for this special time this Advent season. You may also register for Midweek meals at fbcgso.org/advent-vespers-2023.
10 | SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT | PEACE
Youth and Children Sing in Worship
Church Conference
Sunday Evening Youth
Make plans to join us for our December Church Conference, including important items of business and updates on the life and ministry of First Baptist Greensboro. Our December Conference includes a vote on the 2024 Budget and Ministry Plan. Members received a copy of the proposed budget from the Finance Committee last Sunday. Finance is having an optional review and discussion session today after worship in the Chapel. Review the 2024 Budget and Ministry Plan here: fbcgso.org/2024-budget-proposal-narrative.
13 | Last Midweek of 2023
Advent Vespers in Chapel | 6:15 pm
FBCKids Christmas Party
FBCYouth Game Night
Join us in the Chapel for Advent Vespers as part of Midweek. We will hear from our very own Amelia Britt, who will be speaking on the theme of “Do Not Fear”. We hope you join us for this special time this Advent season. You may also register for Midweek meals at fbcgso.org/advent-vespers-2023.
14 | Book Club | 5:30 pm
Our last bookclub of the year is coming up! December book will be “A Stubborn Sweetness and Other Stories for The Christmas Season” by Katherine Paterson. You can purchase books at Scuppernong Books downtown (scuppernongbooks.com). If you need help getting a copy of the book, connect with Courtney Willis.
16 | Youth Christmas Party | 3 -5 pm
Join us at Andrew Petitt’s house on Saturday afternoon, December 16 from 3-5pm. We’ll hang out, do our annual White Elephant Gift Exchange, and eat delicious appetizers and desserts.Middle School: Bring your favorite savory appetizer to share! High School: Bring your favorite sweet dessert to share!
17 | THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT | JOY
Lessons and Carols in Worship | 10:30 am
Happy Hearts Holiday Lunch | Noon
Spontaneous Nativity | 4:30 pm
Youth Choir singing
Christmas Eve Poinsettias Deadline
Order a poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary on Christmas Eve in honor or in memory of a loved one. Poinsettias are a $20 donation each. You may call or email Keighley Johnson (keighley@fbcgso.org) in the church office.
18 | Giving Tree gifts deadline
20 | Longest Night in the Chapel | 6pm
Final day to purchase Honor Cards
23 | Christmas Eve Eve Football at Lake Daniel Park | Noon
Join us at Lake Daniel Park by the basketball court (at the entrance off Benjamin Parkway) for a fun game of touch football. All ages and abilities are welcome! This game happens rain, snow, or shine.
24 | FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT | LOVE
Christmas Eve Coffee & Cocoa | 9:45 am
Morning Worship at 10:30 am
Carillon Concert | Noon
Christmas Eve candlelight service | 5 pm
25-26 | Church Offices Closed
27 | No Midweek (will return Wednesday, January 10)
