A Word from Our Pastor
Dear FBC Family,
I’m so happy to be with you this morning and especially because today we will be sharing the Lord’s Supper together.
Also, we will continue our series, The ReMARKable Life of Jesus. In today’s message, we will look at the following passage:
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
Mark 1.15-18
One of the first things Jesus asked His disciples to do was to follow him. And he did this so that He could make them fishers of men.
In the same way, Jesus wants us to follow Him. And he calls us to be fishers of men—that’s part of following Jesus. Fishing and following go together. If you’re not fishing, then you aren’t following!
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)
No D-Groups tonight due to Sing Me a Song Mr. Piano Man.
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
NO Children’s worship this week. Activity guides are available outside the Sanctuary.
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.
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 7-8 pm in the Sanctuary.
Solid Rockers Choir
Rehearsals will resume in September.
Beloved Ladies Ministry
Our next monthly fellowship will be September 8 @ 6 pm. Donna O’Toole will lead a craft night demonstrating how to make dimensional greeting cards. Supplies will be provided. We will also have a Potluck Supper so bring your favorite food to share. Childcare is available. Please register through the Church Office.
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.
Sunday School
We will be hosting the Discipleship Collective, a Sunday School training conference which brings together volunteer and staff leaders from across Texas.
This year’s focus on excellence in teaching will provide practical disciple-making help for leaders of kids, teen, and adult groups.
Tonight
Sing Me a Song Mr. Piano Man
Sanctuary Flowers
The sanctuary flowers are given in memory of David Bentz and David Zenk by their family, Marjorie, Jessica, Krissi, Becca, Karin and Helga.
Calendar
August 28
Sing Me a Song Mr. Piano Man
August 31
Budget Sent Out
September 5
Labor Day
Office & FLC Closed
Wednesday Meal
Make a reservation by Tuesday.
Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage,
Cole Slaw, English Peas
Salad & Desserts
$3 per person
Midweek Bible Studies
Be Still
Led by Brother Danny
Wed @ 6 pm in the Choir Room
Redeeming Your Time
Led by Marla Woolsey
Wed @ 6 pm in A102
Begins September 7
Gospel of Mark Study
Led by Deadra Gage
Wed @ 6 pm in E112
Begins September 28
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
Monty Trimble
Josh Wallen
On-Call
Jerry Eddins
Steve Adams
Visitors
Morris Applewhite
Mike Richardson
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.