A Word from the Pastor
Dear FBC Family,
What a day this is to come worship with brothers and sisters in Christ! I pray you feel the JOY that comes from knowing Jesus. I also pray you know one of the most burden- releasing, joy-giving, God-filled moments is when we confess sin and are offered forgiveness as well as when someone confesses sin to us and we are allowed to grant our forgiveness! As the hymn says: “What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus!” Hallelujah! We don’t deserve forgiveness, but Jesus gives freely to all who repent and confess. May we continue to allow confession, repentance, forgiveness, freedom, and joy to cover our congregation!
God is working in me and you,
Dear FBC Family,
What a day this is to come worship with brothers and sisters in Christ! I pray you feel the JOY that comes from knowing Jesus. I also pray you know one of the most burden- releasing, joy-giving, God-filled moments is when we confess sin and are offered forgiveness as well as when someone confesses sin to us and we are allowed to grant our forgiveness! As the hymn says: “What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus!” Hallelujah! We don’t deserve forgiveness, but Jesus gives freely to all who repent and confess. May we continue to allow confession, repentance, forgiveness, freedom, and joy to cover our congregation!
God is working in me and you,
Pastor Danny
Pastor
Children’s Ministry News
On Sunday April 10th we will be having a Palm Sunday Procession with the children in our church at the 8:30 and 11:00 am service. All children are invited to participate and can meet us in front of the sanctuary doors before the service begins on that date. If you need any more information feel free to contact me or the church office. Registration for our summer events should start coming out soon, so be looking out for those.
Wednesday—SHOUT/Cultivate28—6:00 pm
Sunday—Sunday School—9:45 am
Summer Activities:
| FROG Camp (K-2nd) June 13-16 | Preteen Camp (3rd-6th) June 27-30 | VBS/VBX (K-6th) July 17-21 |
Student Ministry News
Youth Camp is happening!! This year we will be going to Encounter Week at Riverbend in Glen Rose, TX, June 6-10! Camp is my favorite youth event of the year and I hope every student can be a part! It’s going to be awesome! Mark your calendars and let Tim know your student wants to go!
Beloved Ladies Ministry
Bloom Ladies Spring Tea will be April 7th at 6:00 pm in Family Life Center. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15.00 each and on sale in the Welcome Center or Church Office until March 20. Christian, singer, songwriter, Cindy Galliant will be singing and several testimonies to be shared. Dinner will be served. You will be blessed! Hope to see you there.
Hope Center
Update on Baby Bottle Boomerang final giving amount from First Baptist Church. We have donated $6,500. Thank you to all that participated in this Community outreach and to the Beloved Ladies Ministries.
Clothes Closet Ministry
Thank you to our Clothes Closet Team!
Bus Ministry
There are two ways to help our bus ministry. First, you can drive a bus route. Second, you can pick someone up on your way to church. Don’t let the lack of transportation keep someone from experiencing the blessing of Christian fellowship. To help, contact the Church Office or Stan Osborne.
Habitat for Humanity
The next two Saturdays, March 23 and April 2nd, we would love all that have helped build our current home to come by and write scripture on the framework before the next phase of building.
Every Saturday morning you can help families build a place to call home. Work is from 8 am till 12 noon. For more information, see Rick Jarrell.
Bridal Shower
Please join us for a Bridal Shower honoring Courtney Reeves. Bride-elect of Chris Woolsey. April 9th, 10-11:30 am in Welcome Center. Registered at theknot.com & Canterbury Court.
Holy Week
Palm Sunday—April 10
| Classic Worship | 8:30 am | Sanctuary |
| Sunday School | 9:45 am | |
| Contemporary Worship | 11:00 am | Sanctuary |
| Lord’s Supper | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary |
Holy Wednesday—April 13
| Family Meal | 5:00 pm | Family Life Center |
| Blended Worship | 6:oo pm | Sanctuary |
Easter Sunday—April 17
| Sunrise Service | 7 am | Lake Halbert |
| Classic Worship | 9:30 am | Sanctuary |
| (No Sunday School) | ||
| Contemporary Worship | 11:00 am | Sanctuary |
Sunday Night
Hymn Sing – 6 pm
in the Sanctuary
Sanctuary Flower
The sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of Frank and Hazel Merrell, their daughter, Patricia Merrill Welkener and their sons, Alvin, Albert and Walter Merrell by Joan Merrell and family.
Deacon Ministry
Counselors:
Tom Lucas, Mike Gage
On Call:
Mike Richardson, Josh Wallen
Visitors:
Monty Trimble, Scott Royal
Calendar
April 7
Ladies Spring Tea
April 10
Palm Sunday (Lord’s Supper)
April 13
Holy Wednesday Service
April 15
Good Friday
Office & FLC closed
April 17
Easter Sunday Services
7:00 am @ Lake Halbert
9:30 am in Sanctuary
11:00 am in Sanctuary & Chapel
No Sunday School.
May 1
Mission Fest
Midweek Info
Family Meal
Sloppy Joes, French Fries,
Ranch Style Beans, Desserts,
Coffee, Tea & Water.
Bible Studies
“Survey of The Old Testament”
Book of Numbers
Led by Marla Woolsey
Wed @ 6pm in the FH
YHWH The Lord
Led by Deadra Gage
Wed @ 6 pm A102
Lesson 4: Days 1-5
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study
Led by Brother Danny
Wed @ 6pm in the Choir Room
Pickle Ball
Pickle ball will soon be coming to a Family Life Center near you. If you want to participate in this weekly activity, register with Rebecca Clopp in the Family Life Center.
Body Recall
Each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we offer a class that emphasizes strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. The class is led by Jimmie Buchanan, our local Body Recall expert.
Annie Armstrong
Goal $8000.00