Faith Baptist Chandler
by Melva Allison

Dick Jarrett, along with eight others, recently returned from Albania. They flew from Dallas-Fort Worth to Zurich and then on to Skopje, Macadonia. They were met at the airport in Skopje by First Baptist Church pastor and church members and had a good visit. Four of the party members were in Skopje the first part of the year. The group went to church and met many old friends as well as making new friends. The next morning, the pastor picked them up and carried them to Albania. It was a five-hour trip, but they saw a lot of beautiful country while traveling.

When they arrived at their destination, they met eight people from Romania and one from Macadonia who joined the group. The missionaries from the U.S. trained them in personal evangelism. While there, they stayed at a hotel on a very beautiful lake. It was 15 miles wide and over 1,000 deep. The lake extended through three nations.

The group has been invited to go to Romania in October, 2007. If anyone would like to go, call Dick at 903/849- 6284.

We appreciate all those who use their time and financial resources to reach out to people around the world.

Our Lottie Moon International Missions offerings help support mission efforts around the world. Our church goal is $4,000, and we are well on our way to obtaining it.

The church was blessed by the beautiful Christmas music presented by the adult choir Sunday morning under the direction of Gina Tucker. Jase Bray provided the narration.

Several individuals enjoyed a trip to see the Johnny High Christmas musical in the Dallas area on December 16.

Melva Allison hosted a luncheon for the senior adult ladies on Monday, December 11.

The Senior Adult Ladies Class hosted lunch for the residents of Timber Ridge Apartments on December 18. They also enjoyed singing Christmas music and gift-exchanging.

The Discipleship Class had their Christmas party at the church Friday night. A good time was had by all.

A special Christmas Eve service was held on Sunday night, the 24th.

A New Year ’s Eve Party will be sponsored by the youth after the evening worship service on December 31st.

A prospective pastor will be preaching in both morning and evening services on January 7, All members are encouraged to be present.

A revival will be held Sunday through Wednesday, beginning January 14. Wade and Jennifer Burleigh from First Century Ministries will conduct the services. The services will be at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, and at 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Everyone is invited to attend.

Among those celebrating wedding anniversaries in December were Joe and Mary Waddill (55 years) and Andy and Gina Tucker.

Chris Weeks celebrated her birthday on Christmas Day. Others having birthdays in December were Devin Carver, Ashton Bench, Jill Seale, Betty Peavy, and Ken Redfearn.