Welcome!
December 22, 2024
Thank you for worshipping with us today! We hope you feel welcomed and will come back to visit again soon.
Our various ministries are designed to build community and growth specific to your stage of life. We desire to serve you and serve with you.
Our staff is always here to help if you have any questions or specific prayer needs. You can learn more about information about FBJ, Sunday School, upcoming events, ministries, staff, and more, here on our website.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Today’s Worship Service
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Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
The First Noel
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
King of Kings
OFFERTORY
He Shall Be Called
MESSAGE: The Gift
Chip Stevens, Senior Pastor
I Surrender All
Flowers
Flowers are placed in celebration of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. David Grant Thaggard and in memory of their great -grandparents, grandparents, and friend Ms. Lake Little.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Join us in celebrating our Savior’s birth through carols, scripture, the conclusion of Pastor Chip’s Christmas series, The Gift. Note: Childcare will not be available for this service.
Christmas Traditions Blog
During this Christmas seasons, members of our FBJ family have shared some of their favorite traditions that point to Jesus during Christmas. We will share a new story each week.
Year-End Giving
First Baptist Jackson is blessed by the contributions of members as well as others as we GATHER, GROW, GIVE, and GO to bring Joy to Jackson. In preparation for 2024 year-end giving, please note the following information based on regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS):
- All year-end contributions received at the church by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, OR received in the offering plate on Sunday, December 29, 2024, OR received in an envelope postmarked on or before December 31, 2024, OR made online through the FBJ website or church app before 11:59 p.m. (CST) on December 31, 2024, will be added to your 2024 giving statement. Please note that a check delivered in-person to the church on or after January 1, 2025, or received in an envelope postmarked on or after January 1, 2025, or received online on or after January 1, 2025, cannot be backdated and added to your giving statement in 2024.
- Year-end contributions in the form of stock must be transferred to and received by the church’s brokerage account on or before December 31, 2024, to be added to your 2024 giving statement. Any contribution in the form of stock received on or after January 1, 2025, in the church’s brokerage account will be added to your 2025 giving statement.
- For your convenience, Dr. Billy Stewart, Executive Pastor for Administration, will be stationed in the preschool drive-through on Tuesday, December 31, from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to receive your year-end contribution.
REMEMBER: Now is a great time to update your personal information with the church. If you’ve had a change of address, phone number(s), or email address(es), please contact Diana at 601-949-1929 or [email protected] and share those changes with her.