A Word from Our Pastor
Dear FBC Family,
It’s a beautiful morning!! Thank you for being here today and a special welcome to the Navarro College Football Team! This morning, we are kicking off a new series of teaching on the Book of Mark. It all begins with Mark introducing us to John the Baptist, and John’s message was direct and simple. He said, “Repent and be baptized!” The word “repent” means to turn around. It means that you’re going in one direction, away from God, but then you hear the truth, and you turn from your sin and turn to God. It’s one turn, not two. You don’t have to first turn from your sin, and then turn toward God. When you turn toward God, you are turning from your sin.
Today, I want to ask you to do the same thing John the Baptist asked. I want you to repent. Consider how you’re living, and if you’re living away from God, turn back to Him. Repent and come home to Jesus Christ.
Praying for you,
Pastor Danny
Student Ministry
Sunday School | Sundays @ 9:45 am
Sunday School (Sundays | 9:45-10:30 am)
Join us in the FLC for small groups learning from Orange curriculum.
D-Groups (Sundays | 6-7 pm)
Join us at the Higgs’s home for bible study and fellowship.
EDGE (Wednesdays | 6:30-7:45pm)
Join us in the FLC for our mid-week service as we are deployed in our God’s Army series.
Childrens Ministry
Kids Praise | Sundays @ 11 am
Children’s worship is available in late worship service. Parents should register kids on the landing before service or when dismissed. Children can be picked up on the 4th floor.
Cultivate 28 | Wednesdays @ 6 pm
Cultivate 28 is a discipleship program for children that involves Bible skills, stories, missions, recreation, and choir all in one night each week.
We have new drop off and pick up procedures this year. You may sign your kids in at the Welcome Center and the Cultivate 28 team will walk them to their class. For pick up, parents can drive through the circle drive and hand your guardian tag to the team, and we will bring your child to you!
55+ Ministry
We have an overnight trip planned. On Friday, September 30 we will travel to Glen Rose, Texas to see The Promise, a musical production about Christ’s life featuring live animals & 200 actors. On Saturday, October 1 we will travel to historic Hico, Texas for a day of shopping and exploration.
Contact Nanette Bray to make a reservation for this trip.
Music Ministry
Celebration Choir
Rehearsals have resumed for the fall; Wednesday at 7-8pm in the Sanctuary.
Solid Rockers Choir
Rehearsals will resume in September.
Beloved Ladies Ministry
Our next monthly meeting will be September 8 @ 6 pm. We will have a craft night led by Donna O’Toole. Donna will demonstrate how to make dimensional greeting cards. Supplies will be provided. Childcare is available. Please register through the Church Office. We will also have a Potluck Supper so bring your favorite food to share.
Body Recall
Each week (M-W-F) we offer a class that emphasizes strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. The class meets in the FLC at 9 am and is led by Jimmie Buchanan.
Budget Planning for FY 22-23
August 21 – Budget Planning Meeting #3
August 31 – Budget sent to church body (available in Office)
Tonight
Church Conference @ 6 pm
Sanctuary Flowers
The sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of Frank and Katharin Marx by Frank and Risa Marx and Scott and Susan Middleton.
Calendar
August 21
Budget Planning Meeting #3
August 28
The Lord’s Supper—AM Worship
Sing Me a Song Mr. Piano Man
September 5
Office & FLC
Closed for Labor Day
Family Nights at First
Wednesday Meal
Make a reservation by Tuesday.
Hamburger/Cheeseburger, Seasoned Green Beans, Peaches,
Salad & Desserts
$3 per person
Midweek Bible Studies
Be Still
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study
Led by Brother Danny
Wed @ 6 pm in the Choir Room
Every Christian in our church should be in a deep, vibrant,
present, dynamic, daily relationship with God.
If you desire this kind of deep relationship with God,
this class will be designed to teach you how.
Lord Supper Schedule
Aug. 28 – AM services
Sep. 18 – PM service
Oct. 12 – Wed night (6pm)
Oct 23 – On the landing
Nov. 20 – AM services
Dec. 24 – Christmas Candlelight
Deacon Ministry
Counselors
Doug Woolsey
Jerry Ashcraft
On-Call
Loran Seely
John Arnold
Visitors
Jason Payne
Scott Royal
Ministry Opportunities
ESL (English Second Language)
Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 17 from 6-7:30 pm.
We have several volunteer needs:
1) Bilingual Helpers (6-7:30 pm) *
2) Full, Part-Time or Substitute Teachers (6-7:30 pm) * †
3) Registration Clerks & Guides (5:45-6:30 pm)
* If you are in the choir, you can help till 7:00 pm.
† Bilingual not required
Supply Needs: Old CD players. If you have one, let Mary Heard know.
Good News Café
On Mondays, team members prepare and serve a free hot meal to people in our community, ministering and praying for those who attend. Meals are served from 11:00am to 12:30pm.
Good News Closet
Team members sort and distribute donated clothes during the Good News Café. We are currently accepting donations. We prefer jeans, shirts, and casual shoes.
Good News Club
Team members lead a Bible club for various CISD elementary schools. If you are interested contact the Church Office or Michelle Purifoy.
Guest Services
We are looking for smiling faces to welcome families, students, and children to our facility. You can assist families with check-in, collect information from guests, and help guide visitors to the appropriate class or group.
Good News Cares—Hope Center
In August we are collecting the items listed below to shower the Hope Center.
Diapers, Pull-ups
Baby Wipes, Toiletries
Diaper Rash Cream, Body Wash
Shampoo, Baby Lotion
Pacifiers, Teething Rings
Bottle Brushes
Car seats, Playpens, Infant Swings
Educational Toys, Books
Additional gift ideas are available in the Welcome Center.
Habitat for Humanity
Every Saturday morning you can help a family build a place to call home. Work is from 8am till 12 noon at 1108 E 4th Avenue. For more information, see Rick Jarrell.
Worship Media Team
Team members help coordinate tech support for worship services. We are currently seeking a member to help run lights.