A Word from the Pastor
Welcome to First Baptist Church!
God’s Spirit is working among us, and I want to invite you to join with me today as we continue in the sermon series that we started 2 Sundays ago. The title of the sermon series is“Beyond Conversion,” and the heart of this series is about spiritual growth.
You see, many people accept Jesus as Savior, but they never grow as Christians. They never move beyond their conversion. They accept Christ, but they never learn how to live the Christian life. This sermon series is all about teaching us how to live the Christian life.
The specific title of today’s is…
Beyond Conversion…There is Worshipping!
Here’s the deal…Many people today believe that they don’t need the Church. Maybe they’ve been turned off by “Organized Religion.”
But please listen to me…
“Anyone serious about living for Jesus and growing to spiritual maturity needs the church.”
It’s always been that way. It will always be that way because the Bible knows nothing of a church-less Christianity. Today, we will learn key reasons we should be committed to coming to church!
Proud to be your pastor,
Bro. Danny
Tonight
Church Conference @ 5:00pm
Hispanic Fellowship 16th Anniversary @ 6:00pm
Sanctuary Flowers
The sanctuary flowers are in celebration of the First Baptist
En Espanol 16th Anniversary.
Deacon Ministry
Counselors:
- Darrell Shelton
- James Hooser
On Call:
- Thomas McNutt
- Chris Higgs
Visitors:
- Tom Lucas
- Scott Royal
Midweek Bible Studies
The Gospel of John reminds us to believe in Jesus and find life in his name. Despite what our culture may argue, there is only one hope that is truly trustworthy and that is our savior, Jesus Christ.
Led by Pastor Danny | Wednesdays @ 6:00pm | Choir Room
A Bible study for women led by Marla Woolsey | Wednesday @ 6:00pm | E308
A Bible 101 study led by Deadra Gage | Wednesday @ 6:00pm | Fellowship Hall
Family Meal
Wednesdays @ 5pm in the Family Life Center.
Cost is $3 per person. Call the Church Office (903) 872-7473 by Tuesday to make a reservation.
Shepherd’s Pie, Black-eyed Peas, Salad, Desserts; Coffee, Tea or Water.
Music Ministry
Worship Team meets Wednesday at 5:15pm in the Sanctuary.
Celebration Choir rehearsals resume this week.
Solid Rockers Choir rehearsals resume after Labor Day.
Children’s Ministry News
No Kids Praise today. Guides for kids are located outside the Sanctuary.
KDO
Our Kids Day Out program starts on September 5. We will have a meet the teacher time on August 31 from 9:30-11:30. Be in prayer for the kids and teachers who are a part of this special ministry.
Student Ministry News
Sunday School | FLC | 9:45am
EDGE | FLC | Wednesday @ 6:30pm
D-Groups will return on September 10 @ the Higg’s home. The Study of ACTS. An explosion of Faith!
Hispanic Fellowship
Our Hispanic Fellowship is celebrating 16 years of existence. God has been good and has been with this group faithfully. We hope to honor the faithfulness of our Lord by celebrating this occasion on Sunday, August 27. We will have a special service, thanking God, at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. Afterwards, we will go to the Family Life Center for a celebration dinner.
55+ Ministry
Fall Game Night |October 5 @ 6 pm in Fellowship Hall
State Fair of Texas | October 19 | $2 secures your seat on the bus.
Christmas Trolley Trip | December 14
Branson Trip
For more information go HERE.
Mens Ministry
Connection Groups | Monday @ 6:00am. Resumes on September 11.
Men’s Retreat | October 20 & 21 @ FBC. Contact Phillip Kelner.
Good News Club
Team members help lead a Bible club for various CISD Elementary Schools in the Fall and Spring. To help, contact Michelle Purifoy @ 214-529-5233.
Fall Schedule:
Fannin | September 5th thru October 3rd
Bowie | October 17th thru November 14th.
ESL Classes
ESL teachers and substitutes needed. Spanish not required.
Contact Mary Heard @ 361-894-3084.
OCC Workshop
We will host an Operation Christmas Child Shoe box training with Jody Brownwell & Nanette Bray in Fellowship Hall @ 10-11:30am on Sept 9
Mission Arlington
We will be partnering with Mission Arlington, an organization that takes church to people, on October 7.Leaving at 9:00am and returning around 5:00pm bringing a sack lunch. There will be several ministry opportunities including: picking up donations or making deliveries, working in a food pantry or clothes closet, passing out Bible study fliers, or helping with Backyard Bible Clubs. If you would like to participate, contact Michele Purifoy.
Additional Opportunities
For more ways to serve go HERE.