Order of Worship

December 23, 2007

Morning Services: 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
INVOCATION CALL TO WORSHIP: The King is Born . . . . . . . . . . .arr. Cranfill Sanctuary Orchestra WORSHIP IN SONG: The First Noel We Three Kings Good Christian Men, Rejoice

Upcoming Events
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Tonight 5:00 p.m. Worship Center
Attention, students! Freedom Weekend is February 28 - March 2, and the theme is Stretched. Its an entire weekend of a nonstop adrenaline rush. You will stretch yourself from head to toe and fully saturate yourself in Christ through worship, Bible study, concerts, small group chats and more. Registration is $75, but this year we are trying something new. We will have a ONE-DAY signup special on Sunday, January 6 in the Student Ministry area. Its called $25 Day so come sign up and buy two more spots to give away to your friends at school. Be STRETCHED! For more information, go to www.ATLstudents.com.

Welcome Guests
December 23, 2007
Please place this form in the offering plate or give it to one of our staff located in the Central Rotunda. Our ushers, greeters and staff welcome any questions you may have. Thank You!

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Sunday School Schedule

Our Sunday school classes will not meet today. Preschool Ministry will be available for children birth - age 4. Sunday school will resume next Sunday, December 30.

SPECIAL MUSIC: Jesus is Born Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr . Hamby Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra Soloist: Rosalie Smith WELCOME WORSHIP IN SONG: OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY: Christmas is Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . arr . Speck & Goss Forever His and Sanctuary Orchestra MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor INVITATION
Our Vision Is To Touch The World With The Word Of God, Motivated By A Passion For God And Compassion For People. The In Touch Bookstore is open: Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Closed Friday and Saturday
Please do not use flash photography in the Worship Center. Turn off all cell phones and pagers. Please refrain from taking beverages into the Worship Center.

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Joy to the World

Special Guest Artist Sunday, December 30

First Baptist Atlanta welcomes The Hoppers, a Southern gospel group from North Carolina. The Hoppers are family members who have been performing together for 50 years. They have gained national recognition through awards and chart-topping tunes. Come enjoy wonderful praise and worship with The Hoppers.

Watch our Night of Praise on FamilyNet

Did you miss our beautiful Night of Praise, or do you just want to experience it again? FamilyNet has been broadcasting the presentation and has three remaining airtimes:

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1:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. December 24 9:30 a.m. December 25

FamilyNet is carried on Comcasts Channel 265. To find other carriers of the cable station, visit their website, www. FamilyNet.com, and click on Where to Tune.

Have You Taken This Step of Obedience?

Now is a great time to celebrate our Saviors birth by being baptized. There is only one more Sunday for baptism this year. Baptism is: An act of obedience An opportunity to experience the symbol of Christs death, burial and resurrection An example of Christs own baptism Following Christs example For more information or to schedule your baptism, please contact Rick Taylor at 770-234-8391 or e-mail rick@fba.org.

Baptism

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School classes are available for all ages at 9:00 A.M. or 10:45 A.M.
Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Birth - Kindergarten Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades 1 - 5 GAP57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grade 6 Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades 7 - 12 Young Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 29 years Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 59 years Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 - 59 years Senior Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 years & older International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All ages Deaf Ministry (9:00 a.m. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .All ages Special Education (10:45 a.m. only) . . . . . . . . . .All ages Class information is available at the welcome desk in the Central Rotunda, and on the website at www.fba.org.

The Box Office opens Friday, January 4, at 9:00 a.m. To order tickets for the Atlanta Passion Play, you may call 770 - 234 - 8400, visit the Passion Play Box Office at the church, or order online at www.atlantapassionplay.org. Ticket prices are $25, $20, $15, and $10. Box Office hours are Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Performance dates are March 8-9 and 14-16. All performances are held at the Atlanta Civic Center.

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Church Offices Closed

In observance of Christmas, our church offices will be closed December 24 - 28.

FIRST CLASS
The First Class is an essential five-session course for membership at First Baptist Church Atlanta. New members and those interested in membership are encouraged to attend. Please note that there are no more First Class sessions scheduled for 2007. The class will resume in the new year with Session 1 on Sunday, February 3, 2008.

HOOL

The
The Messenger is now available in the In Touch Bookstore. This device that contains over 70 messages by Dr. Stanley was given to 50,000 U.S. troops. Come by the bookstore and purchase one as a gift today.

Wednesday Schedule
There will be no Wednesday evening activities for the remainder of the year. Activities will resume January 9, 2008.

Good News
Grace Heaven Is a Free Gift The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 We cannot earn our way to heaven, and none of us really deserves to go. It is a gift.
Man We are all Sinners All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 Every person who has ever lived has missed Gods standard of perfection. GOD He Loved Us God is love. 1 John 4:8 While God loves us and does not want to punish us, we should also know that, as a just God, He must punish sin. The soul who sins shall die. Ezekiel 18:4 CHRIST God Balanced Justice and Love Through His Son Jesus Jesus is the infinite God-man, God in the flesh. He died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for our sins and to purchase a place for us in heaven, which He offers as a free gift. FAITH The Gift of Eternal Life Is Received by Faith Saving faith is not merely intellectual assent. It is trusting in Jesus Christ alone and what He has done rather than what we can do to get us to heaven. what must I do to be saved?Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. Acts 16:30b, 31 The Bible says, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13 You can do that now by simply praying, Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins, and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation, and I accept Your free gift of eternal life. If this prayer is the sincere desire of your heart, look at the promise of Jesus, Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has eternal life. John 6:47 We want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually. Please call us at 770-234-8300.

Announcements
Faith Promise Commitment Cards We are continuing to receive your Investing in Eternity faith promise commitment cards. If you have not filled one out for this coming year, please pray about what the Lord would have you give. These cards can be found in the Worship Center seat backs or on the Missions Mall off the Central Rotunda. For more information, contact the World Missions Ministry at missions@fba.org or 770 - 234 - 8236. Atlanta Passion Play Company Meeting The Atlanta Passion Play 2008 Company Meeting will be Sunday, January 6 at 4:00 p.m. in the First Act Studio Theatre. Tables will be open for script checkout from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.atlantapassionplay.org. Atlanta Passion Play Rehearsals The tlanta Passion Play 2008 chorus rehearsals begin on Wednesday, January A 9 at 8:30 p.m. in Room 1560. This is the Wednesday following the Company Meeting. For more information, please visit www.atlantapassionplay.org. New Young Adult Class The new class for couples in their 20s starts soon, January 6, 2008! It will meet in Room 1376 at 10:45 A.M. The first few weeks will be spent exploring a simple truth taught by Christ: that we would know the truth and the truth would make us FREE. Keith Langland will be leading this class. If you have questions, call the Young Adult Ministry office at 770-234-8322. Ten Commandments Yard Signs This Christmas think about decorating your yard with a Ten Commandments yard sign. Suggested donations are 1 for $10, 2 for $15 and 4 for $25. For more information, stop by the Chosen People Sunday school department in Room 1550. Media Library Ministry Check out our librarys Christian resources for all ages. Books include reference sources, Christian bestsellers, fictional works, biographies, and special sections for children and teens. We have videos/DVDs on the Bible, church history, discipleship, financial stewardship, marriage building, and others for the whole family. We also have audio books, Christian magazines and missions periodicals. The church library is located across the hall from the elevator on the lower level. For more information, call 770-234-8269. Hours: Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. New Tuesday Morning Womens Bible Studies to Begin Two new Bible study classes for women will begin Tuesday morning, January 8 at 10 a.m. in Room 2410. The Grace Life The Key to Victorious Living is an eight-week study that will help you develop a deeper understanding of the power of Gods grace and how it can transform your life with Christs life. Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent explores Psalms 120-134. Join Beth Moore in this seven-session journey to God. For more information, please call the Womens Ministry at 770-234-8473.

Baptism Today
Baptism services are held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. every Sunday. Before you can be baptized you must: Speak to an Invitational Counselor Register to be baptized by calling Rick Taylor at 770-234-8391
Before your child can be baptized, parents of children (grades 1-6) must contact the Childrens Ministry at 770-234-8212. Parents of preschoolers must contact the Preschool Ministry at 770-234-8283.