A Word from Our Pastor
Dear FBC,
It is hard for me to believe that one year ago today I had just been admitted to the Covid wing of Baylor hospital in Dallas. Over the subsequent 11 days I had to fight to breathe and for my life. From there, as you remember, it took me a total of 50 days before I could make it back to the pulpit.
Today, I sing praise with you that God is mighty to save!! He heard our prayers, and He has restored me. As I preach today, it will be a testimony to God’s power and care for His people. It will also be a reminder to us of the power of prayer!!
Thank you so much for praying for me! And let’s never forget that HE IS THE WAYMAKER!
Deeply grateful,
Pastor Danny
Student Ministry
We will NOT be meeting at Sonic (Drive-In on 7th Ave) Tonight.
FBCSM will be involved with VBS in various ways and all other Student Ministry activities will be suspended for the week.
Childrens Ministry
Kids Praise
Children’s worship is available in the 11 am service. Parents should sign in kids on the landing before service or when dismissed. Children can be picked up on the 4th floor.
Pray that God’s hand would be on each child who enters our doors to hear and understand His message of salvation this week.
Happy Campers
Last meeting: July 27 @ 6 pm | Children (completed K-6th grade)
VBS/VBX (July 17-21)
Register at the VBS table or with the link below.
It’s not to late to register. Kids (completed K-6th grade) can register online at fbccana.org or at the VBS table in the Welcome Center.
VBS Operations
Pray for safety for all VBS attendees and volunteers. Pray for the Holy Spirit to grace each assembly with His presence. Pray that God’s kingdom would be advanced. Pray that the lost, both children and their families would come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pray for spiritual enrichment and growth for all Christians involved in VBS.
Music Ministry
Celebration Choir
NO rehearsal for the rest of July.
Regular rehearsal will resume Wednesday, August 3.
Solid Rockers Choir
Solid Rockers will not be singing during summer.
Beloved Ladies Ministries
Victoria Bailey will lead a Bible Study during the summer monthly meetings (August 11) from 6-8 pm in Fellowship Hall. The Bible Study is, Breathe, Making Room for Sabbath, by Priscilla Shirer. We will be in sessions 5 for first half of study. Childcare is available. We will have a meeting from 7:15-8 pm to review this years business and future year for Beloved Ladies Ministry. We invite all who want to be part of Women’s Ministry and want to serve in this ministry. Contact Victoria Bailey at 214-995-2319 or in the church office.
Budget Planning for FY 22-23
Budget Planning for FY 2022-2023
All budget recommendations should be submitted to Jeff Fitzhugh by Sunday, July 24.
August 7 – Budget Planning Meeting #1
August 14 – Budget Planning Meeting #2
August 21 – Budget Planning Meeting #3
August 29 – Budget sent to church body (available in Office)
Tonight
VBS Kickoff Event @ 6 pm
SANCTUARY Flowers
The sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of Steve Stroube by Elaine, Gil and Lauren, Anne and Turner and Kate and Dirk.
Sanctuary Flowers
The sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of Steve Stroube by Elaine, Gil and Lauren, Anne and Turner and Kate and Dirk.
Deacon Ministry
Counselors:
Terry Williams, David Taylor
On Call:
Joe Allen, Morris Applewhite
Visitors:
Steve Adams, Loran Seely
Calendar
July 17-21
VBS | Children (K-6th)
July 18
Good News Cafe
August 2 & 3
Backpacks of Love
August 11
Ladies Bible Study
Midweek Info
Bible Studies
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study
Led by Brother Danny
Wed @ 6pm in the Choir Room
“THRIVING IN BABYLON”
These are confusing times for many Christians. Traditional biblical values are not only rejected; it seems as if they’re attacked on every front. It has all happened at warp speed, leaving many spiritually and culturally disoriented or even fearful, frustrated, and angry. How can we spiritually survive in an increasingly spiritually hostile environment?
Body Recal
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.9 am in FLC.
Church Life
We have started planning for the upcoming fiscal year. If you would like to give input or submit a recommendation, contact Jeff Fitzhugh.
Committees and Ministry Teams should submit recommendations by Sunday, July 24. Budget Request forms are available in the Church Office.
Deacon Ministry
Counselors
Terry Williams
David Taylor
On-Call
Joe Allen
Morris Applewhite
Visitors
Steve Adams
Loran Seely
Ministry Opportunities
Backpacks of love
You can help in four ways:
1) Doers—distribute backpacks on August 2 & 3.
2) Sharers—pass out flyers to promote campaign.
3) Providers—bring prayer requests of needs.
4) Givers—donate funds to purchase supplies to fill supplies for the Navarro County area thru July 10.
$25.00 will fill one backpack.
FIFTY-FIVE+MINISTRY
Game Night | Thursday, August 4, 6 pm
Tickets are $5. They will be sold July 24 & 31.
Good News Closet
We still need people to sort through clothes donations. If you would like to help, contact Cleita Ferrell.
Good News Café
Our Good News Café will be serving meals starting August 18th.
Good News Cares
The Mission Committee is sponsoring a shower for the Hope Center. We are looking for a leadership team of hostesses who will create a collection display, collect donations on Sundays, organize the donations, and deliver them with refreshments to the Hope Center. We will prepare in July, collect in August and deliver in early September.
Contact Michelle Purifoy at 214-529-5233.
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.
Habitat Workday
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.