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Missions Goal Exceeded

Missions Goal Exceeded!

Thanks to your generosity and heart to see the world KNOW+LOVE+LIVE FOR JESUS, we exceeded the goal of $8,000 and have already received over $11,000!

Special Offering

Thank you for your generous partnership!

The stewardship team requested a special offering to help solidify our financial position. Thanks to your generosity, we are Nearing $30,000!

In this season of Night to Shine preparation, we will take time to break down those difficult questions that we have all faced.

Pastor Mark and Lyndsays class will not meet separately until after Night to Shine. Be on the lookout for the great studies coming soon with these small groups!!

Sunbeam Registration

Mission Friends Registration

Girls in Action Registration

Royal Ambassadors Registration

If you have any questions, please see Tod Lanier or Ellier Gervero

Every Wednesday, between 8am and 1pm, we dedicate our time to enhancing and maintaining our facility to honor the space we have been blessed with.

For further details, please reach out to Pastor Hal.

Our church food pantry is always in need of items. We are blessed that we are able to serve many families when they call and need a bag of food.

The pantry plays a vital role in our community, providing food for those who are in need. Your generous donations can make a significant difference in someone's life.

We're currently in need of non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, snacks, Ramen noodles, snack fruit cups, canned soups, bottled water and cookies. If you're able to contribute, please bring your donations to the church office.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a blessing to our community.

Join us on Fridays at 6:30 in our small group room

We are a supportive community for individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including mental illness, addiction, poor health, grief, and more. Together, we can work toward overcoming these obstacles and emerge stronger and more resilient.

EXERCISE

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 10:30AM - 11:30AM

LINE DANCING

THURSDAY 4:00PM - 5:30PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

ELLEN KING: 214-310-2668

For years, we looked forward to buying new calendars. I bought a desk calendar, a wall calendar, and a pocket calendar-each with its own design or theme. Beautiful landscapes, cars, animals, and sometimes pictures of family adorned each calendar. When God designed the calendar, He went over the top with design: He hung the sun, moon, and stars and ordered them to keep track of time.

Genesis 1:14 says, "Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years."

Years were divided by God to have a beginning and an end. As we close out 2025, God prepared a sky full of conclusions to remind us that we have a new beginning. If all creation is set to reset, so are we.For the first seven weeks of 2026, we will walk through Matthew 7, discovering some of the most practical teaching in scripture.

Before we dig into Jesus' words, ask yourself the following questions to maximize the transformative power of God's Word:

1) At which point(s) through the year did you feel most connected or fulfilled in your relationship with God?
2) What negative attitude(s) did you unintentionally find yourself drifting into?
3) What bad habit have you fallen into as a coping mechanism to deal with a spiritual deficiency?
4) What is one spiritual discipline that would impact your life if you grow in it?
5) Who are people who encourage spiritual growth in your life?

God has given us the gift of another year. Use it. Reset. Revive.

MISSIONS UPDATE

Mission Opportunities

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Our goal was $8,000, and by God's grace we collected $11,645.73 - thank you for your generosity and faithful support of missions!

Mission Trips

Puerto Rico Mission Trip
? April 22-27, 2026
Please begin praying for the 16 team members:
Hal & Donna Pinson, Fred & Joyce Jones, Johnnie & Rhonda Dyal, Ed & Rhenda Coxwell, Stuart & Allegra Zahacy, Robert & Debbie Titus, Ryan Eubanks, Danny Wilkinson, Christian Eulo & Denise Hall.

Philippines Mission Trip
? November 6-14, 2026
Please begin praying now about joining what God is doing in the Philippines.

Special Opportunities

Happy Hearts - Tuesday, January 6

Men's Ministries

Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:15 PM
Charlie Brown leading "Overcoming - Revelation" by Matt Chandler

Ministry Opportunities

Night to Shine
Night to Shine is just around the corner! Sign up now to volunteer or sponsor.
If you can help with projects during the week, please contact Hal Pinson.

Workdays:
• Wednesdays, 8:30 AM - 12 PM
• Monday-Friday, February 2-6, 9 AM - 4 PM
• Saturday, February 7, 9 AM - 1 PM

Philippines Ministry Pickleball Tournament - January 17
Your fellowship and support continue to impact children, students, families, teachers, and pastors in the Philippines.

FAITH Riders
Thank you to all who are sharing their stories. Let Durwood know if you are willing to participate in the Share Tent.

Overcomers
Fridays at 6:30 PM in Room 114
A meaningful small group for encouragement, fellowship, and life sharing.

International Ministry

International Small Group
Sundays at 9:30 AM - Room 316

ESL Classes
Sundays from 4:00-6:00 PM
A wonderful opportunity to learn English, build friendships, and share the Good News.

Red Cross Blood Drive - January 22

Maintenance Opportunities

We are always looking for volunteers to help around campus. Please call the church office if you are interested.

New Church Bus Update

We currently owe approximately $40,000 on our church bus. If God leads you to help pay off the loan, please give and designate your gift to "Church Bus."

Vision Statement

To be a multicultural, multi-generational, Great Commission church that exalts Jesus Christ and leads people to discover their purpose in Him through love.

Mission Statement

To Know, Love, and Live for Jesus!

Byne Kids

Kids Ministry Update

We are starting a new series called "Defined: Who God Says You Are." This series will be an 8-week journey through who God says we are and how we can combat all of life by understanding our identity is in Him. In a word so full of chaos and confusion, it's so important to help our children find truth. The world would tell them they aren't good enough or not smart enough. God calls us HIS!

The key verse is Ephesians 2:10 "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do." I pray this scripture is set to memory for our children, along with the many scriptures they will be introduced to in this series.

We would love for you to partner with us in prayer as we seek God's guidance to help us be defined.

Instructions to Get the App & Give Online

Setting Up Online Giving with Planning Center:

Download the Church Center App
- For iPhone/iPad: Visit the App Store and search for "Church Center"
- For Android: Visit the Google Play Store and search for "Church Center"
- Download and install the free app
Connect to Our Church
- Open the Church Center app
- Search for our "Byne" in the app
- Tap to connect to our church
Create Your Account
- Tap "Sign Up" if you're a new user
- Enter your email address and create a password
- Verify your email address through the confirmation link sent to your inbox
Set Up Your First Gift
- Once logged in, tap the "Give" tab
- Tap "Give Now"
- Enter your gift amount
- Select the fund you wish to give to (General Fund, Missions, Building Fund, etc.)
- Choose your payment method:
  - Add a bank account (ACH - no fees)
  - Add a debit/credit card
- Review and complete your gift
Set Up Recurring Giving (Optional)
- In the "Give" section, tap "Schedule a Gift"
- Choose your gift amount and fund
- Select frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
- Choose your start date
- Select your payment method
- Confirm your recurring gift

Giving Through the Website:

You can also give directly through our church website www.byne.org. The process is similar to the app-simply create an account, enter your gift details, and complete your transaction.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance with the transition, please contact the church office at 229-436-5700. We're here to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

Important Note: Please cancel any recurring gifts you have set up through Subsplash before December 31 to avoid duplicate giving during the transition period.

Financial Reports

January 2: Overcomers

January 6: Happy Hearts

January 7: Night to Shine Prep Rally

January 7: Wednesday Night Activities

January 9: Overcomers

January 12: Richardson WOM

January 13: McLane/Campbell WOM

January 14: Wednesday Night Activities

January 16: Overcomers

January 17: Philippines Pickleball Tournament

January 18: BYG to Winter Jam

January 19: Deacon Meeting

January 20: Security Team Meeting

January 21: Night to Shine Prep Rally

January 21: Wednesday Night Activities

January 22: Blood Drive

January 23: Overcomers

January 28: Wednesday Night Activities

January 30: Overcomers

January 31: Night to Shine Prep Rally

Children's Bible Recommendation

What Bible should I read?

What version will help my children better understand God's word?

What do the red letters mean?

How can I help my children be more excited about reading their Bible?

All of these are great questions so we want to provide you with a great recommendation. We aren't in the book business but we are trying to make every effort to partner with parents to help in training our children in the way they should go. (Proverbs 22:6) The best way we can do this is to model to them how we connect with God on a daily basis.

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