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May 21st, 2023

5/21/2023

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Greetings, Church Family and Friends!
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day that the Lord has given us. As you prepare for the Lord's Day tomorrow, may you be filled with adoration for our Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

BRIDGMANS TO THE HOLY LAND: This is also a special week in the life of our church as Kyle and Sue Bridgman will be traveling to the Holy Land for a 10-day tour. Last October, our church family decided to send the Bridgmans to Israel in recognition of Kyle's 25 years of faithful service at First Baptist. If you would like to contribute financially, you may do so by making a designated offering to FBC and marking the check or envelope either "HOLY LAND" (for the trip itself) or to "BRIDGMANS" (personal love gift for incidental expenses). Of course, you can always contribute directly to Kyle and Sue. We are excited for them to make this trip as neither of them have previously been to the Holy Land.

THE LORD'S DAY (5/21):
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adults, we have a group for you.
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. We will be in Luke 22:7-20, "Do This In Remembrance of Me." As Jesus ate Passover with His disciples, He also prepared them to eat it without Him in the future. The Passover meal was filled with Messianic significance for the Jewish people of Jesus' day, although this was hidden from their minds for the most part. At this last meal Jesus shared with His disciples, He instituted the Lord’s Supper, making much of that hidden significance plain. Jesus took a portion of the Passover meal and made it a perpetual meal to be shared by Christ-followers until His return. By it, believers commemorate Christ’s death. Almost invariably, I teach on some aspect of the Lord's Supper when we observe it as a congregation, but this will be the rare occasion when I teach on it without us sharing in the actual meal together. I am looking forward to teaching on the Passover meal, along with some visual aids.

Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 68:32-35
  • Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 32:1-2
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 23:10-33
  • Sermon Text: Luke 22:7-20
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 4 & 5 "On the Bible as the Word of God." For the entire catechism, follow this link.


  • Question 4: What is the Word of God?
    • Answer: The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, being given by divine inspiration, are the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice. 
      • Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; Isaiah 8:20; Matthew 5:17- 18; 1 Corinthians 2:13; Psalm 19:7-8.
      • Comment: "Scriptures" is a special word for the "writings" of the OT and NT. Perhaps you will want to explain that the OT deals with God’s word that came before Jesus was born; and the NT is the word of God that came after Jesus was born. "Infallible" means it will never lead us astray in what it teaches. It is true and does not err. It can be trusted. "Faith" refers to right thinking and feeling; and "practice" refers to right doing. We measure our thoughts and emotions and actions by the rule of the Bible. "Inspiration" means that it is God-breathed: by his Spirit he guided his spokesmen to speak his word in their language.
  • Question 5: How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?
    • Answer: The Bible evidences itself to be God’s Word by the heavenliness of its doctrine, the unity of its parts, and its power to convert sinners and to edify saints. But only the Spirit of God can make us willing to agree and submit to the Bible as the Word of God.
      • Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-7,13-16; Psalm 19:7-9; 119:18,129; Acts 10:43; 26:22; 18:28; Hebrews 4:12; Romans 15:4; John 16:13,14; 1 John 2:20-27; 2 Corinthians 3:14-17; 4:4, 6.
      • Comment: "Heavenliness" refers to the fact [that] the teachings of Scripture are of such a nature that they cannot be explained by mere human resources. They bear the marks of the supernatural. "No man ever spoke like this man" (John 7:46). The "unity of its parts" has to do especially with the way all Scripture points to Christ. "To him all the prophets bear witness" (Acts 10:43). There are detailed and scholarly historical arguments for the reliability of the Bible, but these are generally beyond the acquaintance of ordinary Christians, and so do not serve as widespread support for Scripture. They are needed, however, in the scholarly arena. [See "Is the Bible a Reliable Guide to Lasting Joy" in Desiring God by John Piper (Multnomah Press, 1986).]
  • Maysville High School Graduation Commencement, 1:30 pm, New Gym. Alexia Allen, Wesley Poston, and Cooper Berry are graduating.

MONDAY (5/22)
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 1 pm, using both Words and Deeds book and Walking With Ephesians.
  • Sewing Circle, 5 pm. All ladies are invited to attend, whether you sew or not. This is a time of "life on life" discipleship and prayer as well.
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 

WEDNESDAY (5/24)
  • Women's Wednesday morning ZOOM Bible Study is on hiatus until June 21.
  • Men's Wednesday Morning Discipleship Group is on hiatus for the summer.
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 6 pm (Robert Kendall, group leader, 816-724-4155).  finishing up Words and Deeds.
  • Youth Bible Study, 6:30 - 8 pm, in the youth room. Fellowship and hangout time, snacks, followed by time in the Word of God. We are "storying" our way through the Gospel of Mark. If you are in grades 7-12, come out and join us. 
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Exodus 17, "Water from the Rock." To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09    Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453    Passcode: 478672 

THURSDAY (5/25)
  • MEN'S DISCIPLESHIP GROUP is on hiatus for the summer.
SUNDAY (5/28)
  • May Birthday offerings for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home and May Anniversary offerings for Baptist Homes (homes for the aged) will be received at the end of the service. If you would like to know more about these vital ministries in our state, visit the following links: https://www.mbch.org/ and https://thebaptisthome.org/

ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio from Luke 22:1-6 and John 13:18-30 "And It Was Night"
Other previous messages are archived here .   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 
COMING UP:
  • GRAND OAKS CAMPS SAVE THE DATE https://sjbamo.org/2023-sjba-grand-oaks-camp/
    • Youth Camp, completed grades 7-12, June 19-23. Cost: $160, church funds 1/2 of the cost. (REGULAR REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE NOW)
    • Children's Camp, completed grades 4-6, July 24-28 (EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR $150 IS AVAILABLE NOW). Church funds 1/2 of the cost.
    • Introduction to Camping at Grand Oaks, June 23-24, for children who have completed grades 1-3. Cost is $25 per camper. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children for this overnight event. Pastor Kyle and myself will be on staff at Intro to Camping. For more info on Intro to Camping, follow this link. If you would like to attend with your child, please let me know. If you need financial assistance, please let me know.
    • Also, we are in need of volunteer staff to serve as cabin coaches and cooks for youth and children's camp, and ACITS (assistant coaches in training) for children's camp. The ACITS typically need to have completed their sophomore year in high school, but occasionally we will accept an ACIT who has only completed his or her freshman year. See me about either of these opportunities.
  • VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, July 10-14, in the evenings, around 5:15 - 8:15 or so. We will have a meal each night for all attendees. The theme is "Twists and Turns," and the idea is what it means to follow Jesus in the ups and downs of life. This event is fast approaching in just a little over two months! Contact Dava Hackett for more info.

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is Romans 12:20-21:
To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. Daily Bible reading is one of the leading indicators of spiritual growth and vitality in the Christian's life.

MAN KNOWS NOT HIS TIME: This week, the larger Christian community lost two men who made an indelible impression on their denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian in NYC, and Harry Reeder, pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian in Birmingham, AL, both served the Lord faithfully and well in their local churches and in the PCA. Keller (age 72) had been battling pancreatic cancer for the last 3 years. In recent years, Keller had begun to embrace more of the "wokism" which has become so prevalent in evangelicalism today. But that does not negate the powerfully positive impact his ministry made on a wide swath of Christians of all perspectives over the course of many years.
Reeder (age 75) was killed when the vehicle he was driving rear-ended a stopped dump truck. Less well-known than Keller, Harry Reeder was a mentor to many in his denomination over the years, and he stood staunchly for biblical conservatism as the PCA faced the challenge of liberal voices who were seeking to take the PCA in a leftward direction. Our hearts go out to their families and all those affected by their death of both of these men. [NOTE: For those who may not be aware, the PCA is a denomination formed in 1973 out of the former PCUS (Southern Presbyterians) over growing theological liberalism in that denomination. The PCA took a stand for the inerrancy of Scripture, the deity of Christ, and the Scriptural qualifications for men in the office of elder/pastor. The biblically and theologically conservative PCA has stood in stark contrast over the last half-century to the PCUSA, the larger, theologically liberal, mainline denomination which denies the inerrancy and authority of Scripture.]

See you in church!


Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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May 09th, 2023

5/9/2023

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Greetings, Church Family and Friends!

Thanks to all who came out for the National Day of Prayer gathering at the courthouse on Thursday. Around thirty of our community members were in attendance, and approximately one-third of them were representing First Baptist. 
I love you all so much, and I really appreciate seeing you all come out in support of community prayer events. 

As you prepare for the Lord's Day tomorrow, please take a few minutes as you read this email to pray for the services tomorrow, to pray for our graduates as we honor them, and to pray for those who have lost loved ones this week. We especially want to express Christian sympathy to Trina and Aaron Reeder on the death of their son, Trevor Dawson. Trevor's services were yesterday afternoon; thank you to all who were in attendance, who brought food, or in other ways supported the family during this difficult time.

THE LORD'S DAY (5/7):
  • Graduate Breakfast, 8:30 am. All are invited to join with us in honoring and celebrating our graduates, high school and beyond. Come on out and enjoy this delicious breakfast! We recognize Alexia Allen-Jones, Wesley Poston, and Hunter Hulett as graduates of Maysville High School (Commencement May 21 at 1:30 pm); Alyssa Allie as a graduate of St. Joseph Christian School (Commencement May 14 at 3 pm); and Laura Phillips, Physician Associate, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduated October 2022.
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you.
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. We will be in Luke 21:20-38 with the sermon entitled "Prepare to Persevere." Here is a summary along with the basic outline. The Christian life has been compared to a marathon. Those who endure to the end prove themselves to be the true believers in Christ. Christians are people who persevere in the faith. This passage continues the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return that we began looking at in Luke 21 last week. This is effectively “part two” of that message. As disciples of Jesus, we must prepare actively to persevere in the midst of trials with these three words of encouragement (find out what the blanks are tomorrow morning!):
    1. Learn ______from the past (vss. 20-24) cf. Mt. 24:9-14
    2. Look _______to the future (vss. 25-33) cf. Is. 34:4-5; Acts 1:9-11; 
    3. Live _____________in the present (vss. 34-38) cf. 2 Peter 3:3-4, 9-13

Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
  • Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:9-10
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 21:33 - 22:15
  • Sermon Text: Luke 21:20-38
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 117-118 "On the Lord's Prayer." For the entire catechism, follow this link.


  • Question 117: What do we pray for in the sixth petition?
    • Answer: In the sixth petition, which is, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us when we are tempted.
      • Scripture: Matthew 6:13; 26:41; Psalm 19:13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; John 17:15.




  • Question 118: What does the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer teach us?
    • Answer: The conclusion of the Lord's Prayer, which is, "For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever, Amen," teaches us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power, and glory to him; and in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say AMEN.
      • Scripture: Matthew 6:13; Daniel 9:18, 19; 1 Chronicles 29:11-13; 1 Corinthians 14:16; Philippians 4:6; Revelation 22:20.


  • BACCALAUREATE will be held at 7 pm (right after the scholarship and awards recognition in the commons area) in the Old Gym at Maysville High School. Come out and support the 44 graduating seniors at this service. Each church is to supply three dozen cookies for the reception. Please let me know if you can help in this way, and have the cookies at the old gym by 6:30 pm. If you would rather, cookies can be brought to the church in the afternoon, and we can deliver them to the school. Kathy Kagay coordinates the reception, so you may contact her directly if you like.

MONDAY (5/8)
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 1 pm, using both Words and Deeds book and Walking With Ephesians.
  • Sewing Circle, 5 pm. All ladies are invited to attend this group whether you sew or not. Enjoy the fellowship, discipleship, and prayer.
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 


WEDNESDAY (5/10)
  • Women's Wednesday morning ZOOM Bible Study.  The group is studying W. Phillip Keller's modern classic, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Contact Jan McElwain for details at 816-449-0424. To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above):  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666   Passcode: 844160
  • Men's Wednesday Morning Discipleship Group (Russ Wright, 816-724-0925). The "Master's Men" is on hiatus for the summer
  • Kids' Club, 3:30 - 5:15 pm. This after-school ministry is for children, K-6. This will be the final night of the school year, and will be followed by a brief program from 5:15 to 5:45 pm in the sanctuary. Come out and see what the children have been learning through the year.
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 6 pm (Robert Kendall, group leader, 816-724-4155).  Studying Words and Deeds.
  • Youth Bible Study, 6:30 - 8 pm, in the youth room. Fellowship and hangout time, snacks, followed by time in the Word of God. We are "storying" our way through the Gospel of Mark. If you are in grades 7-12, come out and join us. 
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Exodus 15:22-27, the bitter water made sweet.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09    Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453    Passcode: 478672 

THURSDAY (5/11)
  • MEN'S DISCIPLESHIP GROUP, 7 pm. We are on Week 5 of Words and Deeds book.
SATURDAY (5/13)
  • DEACON MEETING, 7:30 am, in the library
  • MEN'S MINISTRY BREAKFAST, 8:30 am. All men and boys are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for breakfast. We will enjoy a meal, reflect on what we have studied this spring, and look forward to the future. (We will need a crew to help prepare the meal. If you would like to coordinate this effort, please let me know ASAP).
  • MACH 4 Men's Ministry, 6 pm at Fairport Baptist. All men and boys are invited to participate in this ministry. We will share supper together, followed by a devotional time and ministry opportunities.

SUNDAY (5/14)
  • Mother's Day. We will honor our mothers with a potted flower following the service. Thank you Ron and Jan McElwain for supplying these for us.
ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio from Luke 21:5-19 "The Destruction of the Temple"

Other previous messages are archived here .   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

COMING UP:
  • GRAND OAKS CAMPS SAVE THE DATE https://sjbamo.org/2023-sjba-grand-oaks-camp/
    • Youth Camp, completed grades 7-12, June 19-23. Cost: $160, church funds 1/2 of the cost.
    • Children's Camp, completed grades 4-6, July 24-28 (EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR $150 IS AVAILABLE NOW). Church funds 1/2 of the cost.
    • Introduction to Camping at Grand Oaks, June 23-24, for children who have completed grades 1-3. Cost is $25 per camper. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children for this overnight event. Pastor Kyle and myself will be on staff at Intro to Camping. For more info on Intro to Camping, follow this link. If you would like to attend with your child, please let me know. If you need financial assistance, please let me know.
    • Also, we are in need of volunteer staff to serve as cabin coaches and cooks for youth and children's camp, and ACITS (assistant coaches in training) for children's camp. The ACITS typically need to have completed their sophomore year in high school, but occasionally we will accept an ACIT who has only completed his or her freshman year. See me about either of these opportunities.
  • VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, July 10-14, in the evenings. This event is fast approaching in just a little over two months! Contact Dava Hackett for more info.

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is Romans 12:14-16
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight."


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. Daily Bible reading is one of the leading indicators of spiritual growth and vitality in the Christian's life.

BONUS: I recommend podcasts from time to time. Here is one I have recommended in the past (I think), but a new season has just launched. It is called Open Book with Stephen Nichols. Dr. Nichols is a church history professor who is president of Reformation Bible College, Sanford, FL. This season he is interviewing Derek Thomas about books that have made an impact on him. Take a listen to these brief episodes, around 10 minutes each.

See you in church!


Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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April 02nd, 2023

4/2/2023

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March 26th, 2023

3/26/2023

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GREETINGS, FBC FAMILY AND FRIENDS, 
What a beautiful day God has given to us today! Please take time to read through this update in preparation for the Lord's Day tomorrow, and plan today to attend Bible Study and worship tomorrow morning. 

THE LORD'S DAY (3/26): 
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. The sermon will focus on Luke 20:27-40 "Resurrection Questions" in which the Sadducees try to stump Jesus on the subject of the resurrection from the dead. This is His third encounter with the religious leaders and their questions. Unlike the other two instances, however, He doesn't answer their question with another question; He responds directly, with clarity, brevity, and authority. After this, no one dared to ask Jesus any more questions.
Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 96:4-5
  • Confession: Psalm 130
  • Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:1-2
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-20
  • Sermon Text: Luke 20:27-40
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26


Baptist Catechism Questions
  • Question 103: How is Baptism rightly administered?
    Answer: Baptism is rightly administered by immersion, or dipping the whole body of the person in water, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
    Scripture: Matthew 3:16; John 3:23; Acts 8:38, 39.

    Question 104: What is the duty of those who are rightly baptized?
    Answer: It is the duty of those who are rightly baptized to give themselves to some visible and orderly church of Jesus Christ, that they may walk in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
    Scripture: Acts 2:46, 47; 9:26; 1 Peter 2:5; Hebrews 10:25; Romans 16:5.

MONDAY (3/27)
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 1 pm, using both Words and Deeds book and Walking With Ephesians.
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 

WEDNESDAY (3/29)
  • Women's Wednesday morning ZOOM Bible Study has resumed. They will be studying W. Phillip Keller's modern classic, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Contact Jan McElwain for details at 816-449-0424.                   To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above):  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666   Passcode: 844160
  • Men's Wednesday Morning Discipleship Group resumes (Russ Wright, 816-724-0925). Our men's discipleship groups are doing a six-week study of Charles Causey's book Words and Deeds: Becoming a Man of Courageous Integrity. Chaplain Causey is a career army officer of over 20 years and a published author of multiple books. He has been married for over 25 years to his wife, Lauri (who incidentally is niece to Sharon Carroll). Words and Deeds is available for $5. Let me know if you need a copy as all that we ordered have been spoken for.
  • Kids' Club, 3:30 - 5:15 pm. This after-school ministry is for children, K-6.
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 6 pm (Robert Kendall, group leader, 816-724-4155).  We will begin the six-week study of Words and Deeds, available for $5.
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Exodus 13:17-22. This passage concerns the Pillar of Cloud and Fire. To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09    Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453    Passcode: 478672 

THURSDAY (3/30)
  • Worship Team rehearsal, 6:30 pm.
  • Men's Thursday Night Discipleship Group, 7 pm (Greg Dixon, 479-238-3772). We began the six-week study of Words and Deeds, available for $5. All copies have been taken, but let me know if you need one and we can order more.
SUNDAY (4/2)
  • Lord's Supper will be observed during morning worship next week. Please take some time to prepare your heart to participate. Sample questions for self-examination are attached.
  • STEWARDS OF CHILDREN TRAINING, SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1:30 - 3:30 pm (lunch provided in fellowship hall right after worship service). This is a 2-hour training workshop led by a certified facilitator from Missouri Baptist Children's Home. The workshop uses a combination of video and live interaction to help those who work with children and youth (teachers, helpers, ministry leaders) and others achieve the following:
  • Learn the 5 steps to keep children safe
  • Learn to identify the signs of sexual abuse
  • Lean how to respond compassionately and responsibly if abuse is suspected, disclosed, or discovered
  • Learn what next steps our church needs to take to ensure youth and children are safe in our ministry
This training workshop is free and open to the public. If you are currently working with preschool, children, or youth at FBC, you need to attend this workshop. Please RSVP to Pastor Kyle if you plan to attend.
ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio from Luke 20:19-26 "Render to Caesar What Is Caesar's"

Other previous messages are archived here .   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

COMING UP:
  • Easter (Resurrection) Sunday is coming up on April 9, just a couple of weeks from now. Breakfast at 8:30 am provided by our men. This is a great time to invite someone to attend church with you. Folks are often open to an invitation to attend church on a special day. The first pastor that I served alongside in ministry was saved at age 25 when he attended church to please his wife and mother. He heard the Gospel with the ears of faith for the first time that day and came to know Christ. Soon after, he discerned a call into the pulpit ministry. He is now retired from full-time ministry, but still looks back on that day when he went to church to satisfy his family and ended up having a life-changing encounter with the living Lord.
  • GRAND OAKS CAMPS SAVE THE DATE
    • Youth Camp, completed grades 7-12, June 19-23
    • Children's Camp, completed grades 4-6, July 24-28
    • Follow this link for more information
  • VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, July 10-14, evenings. Contact Dava Hackett for more info.


FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is Psalm 96:4-5
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
    he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
    but the Lord made the heavens.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. Daily Bible reading is one of the leading indicators of spiritual growth and vitality in the Christian's life.


See you in church!


Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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March 21st, 2023

3/21/2023

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GREETINGS, FBC FAMILY AND FRIENDS, 
My apologies for the lateness of this update. Please take time to read through it in preparation for the Lord's Day tomorrow, and plan today to attend Bible Study and worship tomorrow morning. Until then, stay warm!

THE LORD'S DAY (3/19): 
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. The sermon will focus on Luke 20:19-26 "Render to Caesar the Things That Are Caesar's" e religious leaders opposed Jesus, but did so primarily with treachery. Sending spies  who feigned sincerity, they sought to trap Jesus in His speech and deliver Him up to Pilate. They asked Him a question which they thought would put Jesus on the horns of a dilemma (see 20:1-8 to see how this strategy worked out for them before!). The passage breaks down into the following outline:
    1. The Setup (19-20)
    2. The Religious Leaders’ Question (21-22)
      1. They begin with flattery
        1. They call him “Teacher”
        2. They profess to know about Him
          1. “You speak and teach rightly”
          2. “You show no partiality”
          3. “You truly teach the way of God”
      2. They then spring the trap: “Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?”
    3. Jesus’ Answer (23-25)
      1. Jesus truly knows them: “he perceived their craftiness”
      2. He answers first with a command and a question:
        1. Command: “Show me a denarius.”
        2. Question: “Whose likeness and inscription does it have?”
      3. Adversaries’ answer: “Caesar’s”
      4. Jesus’ response is twofold:
        1. “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s”, i.e. the things owed to Caesar
        2. “...and to God the things that are God’s”, i.e. the things belonging to God
    4. Conclusion: Marveling and Silence from Jesus’ Opposition (26)
Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-3
  • Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 4:32
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 181-27
  • Sermon Text: Luke 20:19-26
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26


Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 100-102 "On Baptism." For the entire catechism, follow this link.
  • Question 100: What is Baptism?
    • Answer: Baptism is a holy ordinance, in which immersion in the water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, signifies our being joined to Christ and our sharing the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.  Scripture: Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27.
  • Question 101: To whom is Baptism to be administered?
    • Answer: Baptism is to be administered to all those who actually profess repentance towards God, faith in, and obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ, and to no other.  Scripture: Acts 2:38; 8:12, 36; 10:47, 48; Matthew 3:6; Mark 16:16.
  • Question 102: Are the infants of professing believers to be baptized?
    • Answer: The infants of believers are not to be baptized; because there is neither command nor example in the Holy Scriptures, nor implication from them to baptize such. But baptism is made an expression of faith.  Scripture: Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21; Galatians 3:26, 27.

MONDAY (3/20)
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 

WEDNESDAY (3/22)
  • Women's Wednesday morning ZOOM Bible Study has resumed. They will be studying W. Phillip Keller's modern classic, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. Contact Jan McElwain for details at 816-449-0424.                   To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 
  • Men's Wednesday Morning Discipleship Group resumes (Russ Wright, 816-724-0925). Our men's discipleship groups are doing a six-week study of Charles Causey's book Words and Deeds: Becoming a Man of Courageous Integrity. Chaplain Causey is a career army officer of over 20 years and a published author of multiple books. He has been married for over 25 years to his wife, Lauri (who incidentally is niece to Sharon Carroll). Words and Deeds is available for $5 in the narthex.
  • Kids' Club, 3:30 - 5:15 pm. This after-school ministry is for children, K-6.
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 6 pm (Robert Kendall, group leader, 816-724-4155).  We will begin the six-week study of Words and Deeds, available in narthex for $5.
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Exodus 13:17-22. This passage concerns the Pillar of Cloud and Fire. To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09    Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453    Passcode: 478672 

THURSDAY (3/23)
  • SJBA Life Celebrators (Associational Senior Adult Ministry), 10 am at Faith United Baptist. See the attachment for more information. If you would like to go but need transportation, call or text me at 479-238-3772.
  • Worship Team rehearsal, 6:30 pm.
  • Men's Thursday Night Discipleship Group, 7 pm (Greg Dixon, 479-238-3772). We will begin the six-week study of Words and Deeds, available in narthex for $5.
SUNDAY (3/26)
  • Keith and Kristyn Getty Concert, Mar. 26 at Midwestern Seminary, is now sold out. If you have already purchased tickets, please contact me if you would like to carpool down that evening.

COMING UP
  • STEWARDS OF CHILDREN TRAINING, SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 1:30 - 3:30 pm (lunch provided in fellowship hall right after worship service). This is a 2-hour training workshop led by a certified facilitator from Missouri Baptist Children's Home. The workshop uses a combination of video and live interaction to help those who work with children and youth (teachers, helpsers, ministry leaders) and others achieve the following:
  • Learn the 5 steps to keep children safe
  • Learn to identify the signs of sexual abuse
  • Lean how to respond compassionately and responsibly if abuse is suspected, disclosed, or discovered
  • Learn what next steps our church needs to take to ensure youth and children are safe in our ministry
This training workshop is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Pastor Kyle if you plan to attend.
ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio from Luke 20:9-19 "The Parable of the Wicked Tenants."

Other previous messages are archived here .   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is Psalm 96:1-3
Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. Daily Bible reading is one of the leading indicators of spiritual growth and vitality in the Christian's life.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK: "Cling to the divine authority of the Scriptures with a death grip!" - C.H. Spurgeon

See you in church!


Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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February 12th, 2023

2/12/2023

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GREETINGS, FBC FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
Today we will lay to rest Dixie Thornton who passed away last Friday evening. Services are this morning at Turner Funeral Home with visitation at 10 am and funeral service at 11 am and burial to follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery. We remember Dixie as a faithful servant of Christ, committed to missions and missions education in our church and around the world. We extend Christian sympathy to Tommy and his family as they grieve her passing. 

MACH 4 Men's Ministry: This evening, MACH 4 will meet at Oak Christian Church at 6 pm for a meal and fellowship. Since it is close to Valentine's Day, men are encouraged to bring their wives for the meal. Please let Barry Kagay know ASAP if you plan to attend at bkkagay@gmail.com so that they can have adequate food prepared.


THE LORD'S DAY (2/12): 
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. The sermon will focus on Luke 19:1-10, "Today Salvation Has Come to This House," the account of Jesus' meeting with Zacchaeus. Still on the way to Jerusalem but stopping in Jericho, Jesus sees Zacchaeus the tax collector up in a sycamore tree trying to get a glimpse of Jesus. Jesus instructs him to come down because He is coming to Zacchaeus' house. Zacchaeus is converted that day and gives evidence of his repentance and faith to all those gathered that day. The title of the message is taken from Jesus' pronouncement, "Today, salvation has come to this house."
Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 135:1-7
  • Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 138:1-7
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 14:21-31
  • Sermon Text: Luke 19:1-10
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

  • Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 88-89 "On the Purpose of the Law." For the entire catechism, follow this link.
    • Question 88: Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?
      Answer: No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life, perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but daily falls short of inward and outward perfection.
      Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:20; Genesis 6:5; 8:21; 1 John 1:8; James 3:2, 8; Romans 3:23; 7:15; Philippians 3:12.

      Question 89: What then is the purpose of the law since the fall?
      Answer: The purpose of the law, since the fall, is to reveal the perfect righteousness of God, that his people may know the path of faith that leads to life, and that the ungodly may be convicted of their sin, restrained from evil, and brought to Christ for salvation.
      Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11; Romans 3:20, 31; 7:7; 8:13; 9:32; 12:2; Titus 2:12-14; Galatians 3:22, 24; 1 Timothy 1:8; Luke 10:25-28.

Super Bowl Sunday. We will have our annual chili cook-off and watch party that evening, Lord willing. Specific times are pending, but those bringing chili for the competition usually need to have them there around 4:00 to allow plenty of time for judging. Soups are also welcome and appreciated, but will not be part of the chili contest. I would also encourage you to bring items for the Living Hope Food Pantry. During the month of February, they would appreciate:
    • Deodorant
    • Canned Tomatoes
    • Tomato Sauce/Pasta Sauce
    • Macaroni & Cheese
    • Peanut Butter
    • Shampoo


MONDAY (2/13)
  • SEWING CIRCLE at 5 pm. All ladies are invited to attend whether you sew or not. This is a time of fellowship and mutual encouragement.
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 


WEDNESDAY (2/15)
  • Women's ZOOM Bible Study is on break until March
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 10 am in the library/conference room. This group finished up Walking With Ephesians study, but will still be meeting for further study in the book of Ephesians for a couple of weeks.
  • Kids' Club, 3:30 - 5:15 pm. This after-school ministry is for children, K-6.
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 6 pm (Robert Kendall, group leader, 816-724-4155). This group isusing the Walking with Ephesians devotional study guide, available on the literature rack in the narthex for $13. 
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Ex. 12:1-28 (or as far as we can get) this week. This is the passage concerning the establishment of Passover.The ZOOM invite is sent out in the late afternoon on Wednesday, so watch for it in your inbox.

THURSDAY (2/16)
  • Worship Team rehearsal at 6:30 pm
  • Men's Discipleship Group in conference room at 7 pm. We will be discussing week six of Walking With Ephesians by Fred Parry. The study guide is available on the literature rack in the narthex (cost: $13).

COMING UP
  • Gideon Speaker Dick Anderson will be sharing a 10-minute presentation during the morning service on February 19. If you would like to know more about the Gideons and their ministry of Bible publishing and distribution, visit gideons.org
  • Carry-in Dinner and Member Meeting will be Sunday, February 19, immediately after morning worship. Church provides table service and drinks, you provide main dishes, sides, and desserts. Plan on staying and enjoying the meal and the meeting. Just as a reminder, all members are expected to attend the bi-monthly member meeting unless providentially hindered from doing so.
  • Justin Peters' Conference is coming up March 3 & 4 at Journey Baptist Church, 5708 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph, 6:30 pm each evening. The event is FREE and open to the public. Justin is a nationally known speaker and will be addressing the topic "Why isn't everyone healed?" on Friday evening. Saturday evening he will be speaking on "The Penal Substitutionary Atonement of Christ." This is a central doctrine of Biblical Christianity, but it is being denied by many well-known pastors today, including Brian Zahnd of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph. Justin's message will equip you to understand the importance of this doctrine and help you answer those who have questions about its importance.


ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio on "The Seeing Are Blind, and the Blind See" Luke 18:31-43

Other previous messages are archived here.   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is Psalm 37:[1-2], 3-4
[Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
    be not envious of wrongdoers!
2 For they will soon fade like the grass
    and wither like the green herb.]
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
    dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord,
    and he will give you the desires of your heart.

READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. Daily Bible reading is one of the leading indicators of spiritual growth and vitality in the Christian's life. I want to encourage you to read through the Bible, or ...

...LISTEN THROUGH THE BIBLE As I shared last week, we now have access to multiple ways where you can listen to someone read the Bible to you. If you would like to hear the King James Bible dramatized, you can. If you would like to hear Max McLean read the ESV, you can. If you would like to hear David Suchet read the NIV in Oxford accent, you can. The apostle Peter describes the power of God's word this way in 1 Peter 1:22-25 (quoting from Isaiah 40):
22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for
“All flesh is like grass
    and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,
    and the flower falls,
25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
And this word is the good news that was preached to you.


BONUS: By now, most of you have heard about what happened at the Grammy Awards last Sunday night. For those who haven't heard, it was basically a musical tribute to Satan. If you want to hear (or read) more about it, I suggest the insightful episode of The Briefing with Al Mohler from last Tuesday. His analysis is spot on as usual.

BONUS BONUS: Keith and Kristyn Getty are coming to Midwestern Seminary on Sunday evening, March 26. You likely associate them with songs such as "In Christ Alone" and "The Power of the Cross." They have been a blessing to the church at large, and they are well worth seeing in concert. Tickets are $25 for general admission. For more information, visit this website.

See you in church!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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February 08th, 2023

2/8/2023

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GREETINGS, FBC FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
On this Saturday, take some time to pause, read Scripture, appreciate God's beautiful creation, and prepare you heart for the Lord's Day tomorrow. As we gather with the people of God, we pray that He will bless the moments we have together as we worship Him, come under the Spirit-empowered teaching of Scripture, and then are sent out to love and serve our neighbor with the love of Christ. 

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY EXTENDED
  • To the family of past member Pauline Kolb whose services were held last week. Pauline led the youth choir many years ago at First Baptist. We received a note from Gary and Gae Kolb and family which appears on the main bulletin board for you to read.
  • To the family of member Cora Fisher, who passed away on Tuesday. Some have asked about details for her service which is not as yet planned. The family will have a memorial service for Cora when the weather is a bit warmer to allow older family members to attend. We will share those details as we know about them. 
We received word of another member's passing into eternity just last evening, and more information will be shared tomorrow morning. It is our policy to wait at least 24 hours before giving notice of a church member's death through e-mail, texts, or social media messaging. This allows family members and others close to the deceased to be contacted and reduces the likelihood that someone close to the person will first learn of it through some public source rather than through a personal communication.

THE LORD'S DAY (2/5): 
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. The sermon will focus on Luke 18:31-43, "The Seeing Are Blind, and the Blind See". On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus foretold his death for a third time to his disciples. But they did not understand; in effect, they were blind to the truth. Then at Jericho, Jesus grants sight to a blind beggar who cries out to Him for mercy. The irony of these two events occurring back-to-back is part of the lesson: Jesus opens the eyes of whom He will, when He will, and how He will. The other part of the lesson is that Jesus brought healing to the blind man as an act of pure grace, but it was in response to the man's desire to be made well and His faith in Christ's ability to do it. This was the occasion for much rejoicing and praise, just as Isaiah 35:5 prophesied: "Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped..."
Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway.com
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 112:1-10
  • Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 85:1-3 
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 14:5-20
  • Sermon Text: Luke 18:31-43
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26


  • Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 85-87 "On the Tenth Commandment." For the entire catechism, follow this link.
    • Question 85: What is the tenth commandment?
      Answer: The tenth commandment is, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his man servant, nor his maid servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor’s."
      Scripture: Exodus 20:17.

      Question 86: What is required in the tenth commandment?
      Answer: The tenth commandment requires contentment with our own condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit towards our neighbor, and all that is his.
      Scripture: Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6; Romans 12:15; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Leviticus 19:18.

      Question 87: What is forbidden in the tenth commandment?
      Answer: The tenth commandment forbids all murmuring over our own condition and all envying or grieving at the good of our neighbor, and all inordinate affections for anything that is his.
      Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10; James 5:9; Galatians 5:26; Colossians 3:5.


MONDAY (2/6)
  • Seeds & Pizza, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. For those interested in exchanging seeds and all things gardening. See Ron McElwain for more information.  The public is welcome. Visit this facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749218362818352
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 


WEDNESDAY (2/8)
  • Women's ZOOM Bible Study is on break until March
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 10 am in the library/conference room. Walking with Ephesians with Russ Wright, group leader. Study guides are available on the literature rack in the narthex, $13.
  • Kids' Club, 3:30 - 5:15 pm. This after-school ministry is for children, K-6.
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 6 pm (Robert Kendall, group leader, 816-724-4155). This group is just resuming and will be using the Walking with Ephesians devotional study guide, available on the literature rack in the narthex for $13. 
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Ex. 11:1-10 this week. The ZOOM invite is sent out in the late afternoon on Wednesday, so watch for it in your inbox.

THURSDAY (2/9)
  • Worship Team rehearsal at 6:30 pm
  • Men's Discipleship Group in conference room at 7 pm. We will be discussing weeks two and three of Walking With Ephesians by Fred Parry. The study guide is available on the literature rack in the narthex (cost: $13).
SATURDAY (2/11)
  • MACH 4 Men's Ministry will meet at Oak Christian Church at 6 pm. Since this is close to Valentine's Day, our wives are also invited to this dinner and meeting. Please RSVP to me if you are planning on attending and the number so that we can let Oak know how many to prepare for. The earlier the better!

COMING UP
  • Sunday, February 12, is Super Bowl Sunday. We will have our annual chili cook-off and watch party that evening, Lord willing. Specific times are pending, but those bringing chili for the competition usually need to have them there around 4:00 to allow plenty of time for judging. I would also encourage you to bring items for the Living Hope Food Pantry. During the month of February, they would appreciate:
    • Deodorant
    • Canned Tomatoes
    • Tomato Sauce/Pasta Sauce
    • Macaroni & Cheese
    • Peanut Butter
    • Shampoo
  • Gideon Speaker will be sharing a 10-minute presentation during the morning service on February 19. If you would like to know more about the Gideons and their ministry of Bible publishing and distribution, visit gideons.org
  • Carry-in Dinner and Member Meeting will be Sunday, February 19, immediately after morning worship.
  • Justin Peters' Conference has been postponed to March 3 & 4 at Journey Baptist Church, 5708 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph, with the same schedule as previously advertised. The event is FREE, and if you are interested in attending, let me know so we can coordinate transportation to and from the location.


ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio on Luke 18:18-30 "What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?"

Other previous messages are archived here.   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is 1 Corinthians 1:18:For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.



READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. Whether or not you read the Bible through in a year, I encourage you to pick a book of the Bible and commit to reading it straight through, regardless of how long it takes you. Then when you are finished, pick another and do the same thing.
I encourage you to read the Bible every day, no matter how much or how little you read. A pastor friend of mine challenged his church to read at least seven verses a day. That takes less than one minute to do. You may not have one hour to read the Bible, but you do have one minute (and you likely have five minutes!).

LISTEN THROUGH THE BIBLE One of the miracles of modern technology is that, if you have a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone, you can listen to someone else read the Bible to you. If you would like to hear the King James Bible dramatized, you can. If you would like to hear Max McLean read the ESV, you can. If you would like to hear David Suchet read the NIV in Oxford accent, you can. The point is, there is literally more opportunity now than ever before to listen to the Bible. Many people find this easier or more convenient for any number of reasons. We have this truth about the value of hearing God's Word, that "faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ" (Rom. 10:17). While this is primarily concerned with the preaching of Scripture, it secondarily may be applied to simply hearing the Bible read. However you do it, take the Bible into your life.

See you in church!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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January 15th, 2023

1/15/2023

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GREETINGS, FBC FAMILY AND FRIENDS! 
Just a reminder at the start that a MACH 4 Men's Ministry will meet at 6 pm this evening at Fairport Baptist Church for a meal, devotion, and hands-on ministry initiative planning. All men and boys are invited and encouraged to attend. 
LIVING HOPE, our local food pantry, needs volunteers on Mondays from 2 pm to 6 pm. If you are available to serve drop by their location just drop by their location on Main Street just one block west of the church.

THE LORD'S DAY (1/15): 
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. The sermon will focus on Luke 18:-14, Jesus' Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican. This is arguably Jesus' most well-known parable after the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15. Jesus addresses those who were pridefully trusting in their own righteousness before God by saying that humility before God is needful. Humble contrition, a penitent spirit, and reliance on God's mercy are all characteristic of those whom God chooses to exalt. We'll learn more about this quality when we gather for worship.

Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 40:1-11
  • Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 40:16-17
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:40-51
  • Sermon Text: Luke 18:9-14
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

  • Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 76-78 "On the Seventh Commandment." For the entire catechism, follow this link.
    • Question 76: Which is the seventh commandment?
      Answer: The seventh commandment is, "Thou shalt not commit adultery."
      Scripture: Exodus 20:14.

      Question 77: What is required in the seventh commandment?
      Answer: The seventh commandment requires that we preserve our own and our neighbor’s chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior.
      Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18; 7:2; 2 Timothy 2:22; Matthew 5:28; 1 Peter 3:2.

      Question 78: What is forbidden in the seventh commandment?
      Answer: The seventh commandment forbids all unchaste thoughts, words and actions.
      Scripture: Matthew 5:28-32; Job 31:1; Ephesians 5:3, 4; Romans 13:13; Colossians 4:6.


Committee/Ministry Team General Organizational Meeting. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall to organize for 2023.  Each committee will meet to elect a new chairman, go over expectations, and plan for the coming year. If you agreed to serve on a committee in 2023, please make every effort to attend this meeting, especially if you have not served before. We will have pizza from Slice & Swirl for all those in attendance. Again, my apologies for needing to reschedule this meeting.

Tables will be set up for the following groups to meet. For your convenience, times are suggested to help avoid conflicts, although some couldn't be avoided. Please confer with your other team members to agree on your time to meet. Other ministry teams are welcome to meet at this time, the following are just the ones most likely to need to meet to organize.

4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Stewardship: Russ Wright, Betty Graham, Randy Morrow, Marsha Smith (treas.), Melissa Phillips (asst. treas.), Randy Hardin (trustee rep)
  • Personnel: Peggy Harwood, Ron McElwain, Matt Adams, Judy Hardin, Robert Kendall
  • Nominating: Melissa Phillips, Kelly Adams, Alice Stahl, Judy Hardin, Mary Morrow
  • Youth: Lorie Scott, Jonathan Hackett
5:00 - 6:00 pm
  • Trustees: Ronnie Stahl, Randy Hardin, David Ousley, Chet Owen
  • Transportation: Jonathan Hackett, Robert Kendall
  • Counting: Sharon Carroll, Jan McElwain, Becky Rhea, Judy Hardin, Melissa Phillips, Ruth Albright, Gary Dolan*
  • Mission Vision: Dianna Wright, Marry Morrow, Kyle Carroll, Marsha Smith (finance)
*to be added to team in the special called member meeting

Special Called Member Meeting: At the break of our committee organization meeting at 5 pm, we will have a brief member meeting to approve some additions to our committees/teams from the Nominating Committee. All members are welcome to attend this brief member meeting, which should take no more than 5 minutes. 

MONDAY (1/16)
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 


WEDNESDAY (1/18)
  • Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-449-0424)  To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above):  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666   Passcode: 844160
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 10 am in the library/conference room. Walking with Ephesians with Russ Wright, group leader. Study guides are available on the literature rack in the narthex, $13.
  • Kids' Club, 3:30 - 5:15 pm. This after-school ministry is for children, K-6.
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 6 pm (Robert Kendall, group leader, 816-724-4155). This group is just resuming and will be using the Walking with Ephesians devotional study guide, available on the literature rack in the narthex for $13.
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Ex. 9:13 and following this week. The ZOOM invite is sent out in the late afternoon on Wednesday, so watch for it in your inbox.

THURSDAY (1/19)
  • Worship Team rehearsal at 6:30 pm
  • Men's Discipleship Group in conference room at 7 pm. We will be discussing weeks two and three of Walking With Ephesians by Fred Parry. The study guide is available on the literature rack in the narthex (cost: $13).
COMING UP
  • Save the Date: Sunday, February 12, is Super Bowl Sunday. We will have our annual chili cook-off and watch party that evening, Lord willing. Specific times are pending, but those bringing chili for the competition usually need to have them there around 4:00 to allow plenty of time for judging. I would also encourage you to bring items for the Living Hope Food Pantry. Items are listed on the main bulletin board in the hallway, just across from the Great Room, and include:
    • laundry detergent
    • toilet paper
    • deodorant (men and women)
    • shampoo and conditioner
    • dish detergent
    • toothpaste and toothbrushes
    • paper towels
    • hand lotion
    • kleenex
    • bars of soap
    • baby wipes
    • trash

  • Justin Peters' Conference, previously schedule for Jan. 13-14, has been postponed to March 3 & 4 at Journey Baptist Church, 5708 King Hill Ave., St. Joseph, with the same schedule as previously advertised. The event is FREE, and if you are interested in attending, let me know so we can coordinate transportation to and from the location.


ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio on Luke 18:1-8 "Always Pray, Never Lose Heart"

Other previous messages are archived here.   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is Philippian 3:7-8
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. This is a chronological reading plan through the entire Bible in one year. Many Bible reading plans are available at this link. I encourage you to have a plan to read the Bible and stick with that plan. But if you fall behind, don't be discouraged. Just pick up where you left off and carry on. My main encouragement to you is read the Bible daily and read through each book of the Bible beginning to end, regardless of which Bible books you are reading.


BONUS: January is Sanctity of Human Life Month. Since the Supreme Court reversed Roe vs. Wade several months ago, we have seen a number of formerly predictably pro-life states overturn pro-life legislation or pass pro-abortion legislation. Please pray for the pre-born and their mothers. Consider supporting the following pro-life organizations who help to stop abortion, help stop human trafficking, and help adoption happen.
  • Pregnancy Resource Clinic and Willowbrook Women's Center (St. Joseph and Cameron)
  • Missouri Baptist Children's Home (campuses throughout the state) and The Lighthouse (Kansas City)



See you in church!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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January 08th, 2023

1/8/2023

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GREETINGS, FBC FAMILY AND FRIENDS! The New Year came in with much milder temperatures than we had the previous week, along with some much-needed rain, and what a blessing it was from the Lord! Thanks especially to all those who came out to Sunset Home for the vesper service. Eleven of our members joined with six residents for a time of prayer, praise, and devotion. it was our first time back since December 2019 (pre-COVID). The residents really seemed to appreciate us being there!

Right at the start, let me mention that the Committee/Ministry Team General Organizational Meeting scheduled for this Sunday is postponed to Sunday, January 15. I deeply apologize for any inconvenience, but earlier this week, I became aware of a direct conflict in my schedule for January 8. So on January 15, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall to organize for 2023.                 Each committee will meet to elect a new chairman, go over expectations, and plan for the coming year. If you agreed to serve on a committee in 2023, please make every effort to attend this meeting, especially if you have not served before. We will have pizza from Slice & Swirl for all those in attendance. Again, my apologies for needing to reschedule this meeting.

Tables will be set up for the following groups to meet. For your convenience, times are suggested to help avoid conflicts, although some couldn't be avoided. Please confer with your other team members to agree on your time to meet. Other ministry teams are welcome to meet at this time, the following are just the ones most likely to need to meet to organize.

4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Stewardship: Russ Wright, Betty Graham, Randy Morrow, Marsha Smith (treas.), Melissa Phillips (asst. treas.), Randy Hardin (trustee rep)
  • Personnel: Peggy Harwood, Ron McElwain, Matt Adams, Judy Hardin, Robert Kendall
  • Nominating: Melissa Phillips, Kelly Adams, Alice Stahl, Judy Hardin, Mary Morrow
  • Youth: Lorie Scott, Jonathan Hackett
5:00 - 6:00 pm
  • Trustees: Ronnie Stahl, Randy Hardin, David Ousley, Chet Owen
  • Transportation: Jonathan Hackett, Robert Kendall
  • Counting: Sharon Carroll, Jan McElwain, Becky Rhea, Judy Hardin, Melissa Phillips, Ruth Albright, Gary Dolan*
  • Mission Vision: Dianna Wright, Marry Morrow, Kyle Carroll, Marsha Smith (finance)
*to be added to team in the special called member meeting

Special Called Member Meeting, Jan. 15: At the break of our committee organization meeting at 5 pm, we will have a brief member meeting to approve some additions to our committees/teams from the Nominating Committee. All members are welcome to attend this brief member meeting, which should take no more than 5 minutes. **NOTE: This is a slight time change to allow for the maximum number of members to attend.


THE LORD'S DAY (1/8/23): 
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. The sermon will focus on Luke 18:1-8, Jesus' Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Unrighteous Judge. Following the brief parable, Jesus asks three questions: Will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to him day and night? (implicit Yes) Will He delay long over them? (explicit No) When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth? (unanswered). Join us as we explore this parable that Jesus gave to encourage His disciples that "they ought always to pray and not lose heart" (18:1). 

Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 29 
  • Assurance of Pardon: Acts 10:39-43 
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:29-41 
  • Sermon Text: Luke 18:1-8
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26
  • Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 73-75 "On the Sixth Commandment." For the entire catechism, follow this link.
    • Question 73: What is the sixth commandment?
      Answer: The sixth commandment is, "Thou shalt not kill."
      Scripture: Exodus 20:13.

      Question 74: What is required in the sixth commandment?
      Answer: The sixth commandment requires all lawful efforts to preserve our own life and the life of others.
      Scripture: Ephesians 5:29, 30; Psalm 82:3, 4; Proverbs 24:11, 12; Acts 16:28.

      Question 75: What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
      Answer: The sixth commandment forbids the taking of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, including whatever acts tend to this loss.
      Scripture: Genesis 4:10, 11; 9:6; Matthew 5:21-26.


MONDAY (1/9)
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 


WEDNESDAY (1/11)
  • Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-449-0424)  To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above):  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666   Passcode: 844160
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 10 am in the library/conference room. "Walking with Ephesians" with Russ Wright, group leader. This group is just starting again, so all men are invited to join.
  • Kids' Club RESUMES, 3:30 - 5:15 pm. This after-school ministry is for children, K-6.
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room, live and via ZOOM.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we study the book of Exodus. We will be in Ex. 9:8 and following this week. The ZOOM invite is sent out in the late afternoon on Wednesday, so watch for it in your inbox.

THURSDAY (1/12)
  • Worship Team rehearsal at 6 pm
  • Men's Discipleship Group in conference room at 7 pm. We will be discussing Week One of Walking With Ephesians by Fred Parry. The study guide is available on the table in the narthex (cost: $13).
FRIDAY (1/13)
  • Justin Peters Conference, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13-14, 6:30- 8:30 pm at Journey Baptist Church, 5708 King Hill Avenue, St. Joseph. On Friday evening, Justin will answer the question, "Why doesn't God heal everyone?" As a person who has cerebral palsy, this question is especially close to Justin's heart. On Saturday evening, he will teach on Penal Substitutionary Atonement. Justin lives in Bozeman, MT, and has a nationwide ministry, so we are very blessed to have him in our area. I highly recommend Justin Peters' ministry, and you can see some of his teaching here on Youtube. For more info, go to this Facebook link, or contact Pastor Calvin Haynes at calvin@journeystjoe.org   This is a ticketed event, $10 per event or $15 for both. If you sign up with FBC, the total cost is only $10 for both evenings. Please text or call me at 479-238-3772 if you want to attend and receive the discounted price. As always with a ticketed event, if you want to go, cost will not be an issue. We do not want cost to be a burden especially if multiple family members want to attend. If you need transportation one or both nights, just contact me.
COMING UP
  • Save the Date: Sunday, February 12, is Super Bowl Sunday. We will have our annual chili cook-off and watch party that evening, Lord willing. Specific times are pending, but those bringing chili for the competition usually need to have them there around 4:00 to allow plenty of time for judging. I would also encourage you to bring items for the Living Hope Food Pantry. Items are listed on the main bulletin board in the hallway, just across from the Great Room, and include:
    • laundry detergent
    • toilet paper
    • deodorant (men and women)
    • shampoo and conditioner
    • dish detergent
    • toothpaste and toothbrushes
    • paper towels
    • hand lotion
    • kleenex
    • bars of soap
    • baby wipes
    • trash

ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio on 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 "Remember, Anticipate, Commune"

Other previous messages are archived here.   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is 2 Chronicles 16:9:
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. The 2023 Five Day Bible Reading Plan is attached. This is a chronological reading plan through the entire Bible in one year. Many Bible reading plans are available at this link.

MISSIONS: On a personal note, one of our teens (who happens to be Lorrie's and my youngest daughter), Ruth Dixon, is going on a mission trip to Jamaica in the middle of February. The team will be doing Bible-quizzing in the public schools there. For more than 20 years, Lorie Scott coached Bible Quiz teams from our church, so many of you are aware of just how life-changing it can be to memorize large chunks of Scripture then be quizzed in friendly competition over what was learned. Ruth would appreciate your prayers and support. Please contact her directly for more information.
If you or someone you know from our church is planning to take a short-term mission trip, please let the church know so that we might pray for you/them and offer our support for the trip. We encourage you to consider an international mission trip as a way to spread the Gospel of Christ which is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe on His name.


BONUS: Take a few moments to visit the literature rack in the foyer this Lord's day. We moved it from the area near the fellowship hall to increase visibility. We also updated the literature to include missionaries for whom we pray as well as several booklets and tracts for your edification.


See you in church!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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January 01st, 2023

1/1/2023

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GREETINGS, FBC FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
On this last day of 2022, I want to wish you a Happy New Year as we stand on the cusp of 2023. A few years back, I shared with you a list of questions to ask at the New Year or on your birthday. I am once again sharing these questions with you as an attachment to this e-mail. I will also have printed copies available for you tomorrow. These questions come from Dr. Don Whitney and the Center for Biblical Spirituality, a trusted and trustworthy resource. Don Whitney is both a collector of questions and a composer of questions to help Christians grow in the spiritual life. These and other questions are available at this link.

As we gather tomorrow for worship, we will celebrate the Lord's Supper. What a powerful way to usher in the new year! I pray that you have had the opportunity to  engage in some self-examination in preparation for that service according to 1 Corinthians 11:23-34. The starter questions which I have shared before are also attached to this e-mail.

THE LORD'S DAY (1/1/23): 
  • Bible Study for All Ages, 9:30 am. Nursery through Senior Adult, we have a group for you!
  • Worship Together at 10:40 in the Sanctuary. As we observe the Lord's Supper, the sermon will focus on the 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 with the theme "Remember ... Anticipate ... Commune," considering the significance of the Lord's Supper in its past, future, and present attachments. You may choose to meditate on these points:
  1. Past Significance: By faith, let us remember the death of Christ (vss. 24-26) Matt. 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:19:14-20
  2. Future Significance: By faith, let us anticipate the return of Christ (vs. 26b) Acts 1:6-11; Rev. 19:11-21; 22:7, 12, 20; 1 Cor. 3:11-13
  3. Present Significance: By faith, let us commune with the living Christ (vss. 27-29) 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Scriptures for Sunday.  Here are the Scriptures we will be reading that will shape our corporate worship. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to see a printable version of these passages on biblegateway
  • Call to Worship: Psalm 148                          Assurance of Pardon: Hebrews 2:14-15
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:1-28        Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
  • Benediction: Hebrews 13:20-21

  • Baptist Catechism Questions are Questions 69-72 "On the Fifth Commandment." For the entire catechism, follow this link.
    • Question 69: Which is the 5th commandment?
Answer: The fifth commandment is, "Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God gives thee." Scripture: Exodus 20:12.
  • Question 70: What is required in the fifth commandment?
Answer: The fifth commandment requires that we preserve the honor and perform the duties which belong to everyone in their various roles as authorities, subordinates or equals. Scripture: Leviticus 19:32; 1 Peter 2:17; Romans 12:10; 13:1; Ephesians 5:21-22; 6:1, 5, 9; Colossians 3:19-22; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:7, 17.
  • Question 71: What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?
Answer: The fifth commandment forbids neglecting or offending the honor and duty which belongs to everyone in their various places and relations. Scripture: Proverbs 30:17; Romans 13:7, 8.
  • Question 72: What is the reason added to the fifth commandment?

Answer: The reason added to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve God’s glory and their own good), to all who keep this commandment. Scripture: Exodus 20:20; Ephesians 6:2, 3.
  • Sunset Home Vesper Service, 3 pm. Please join us for an afternoon service of praise and devotion as we minister to the residents of Sunset Home. This is a brief service of approximately 30 minutes in length. This will be our first time back at Sunset since December, 2019. By the way, a former FBC attendee, Nicky Grubb, is now a resident at Sunset Home, and she would love to see old friends. 
MONDAY (1/2)
  • Monday "Sunday School" online via ZOOM at 7 pm. See Pastor Kyle to join this virtual Bible study group.  To join Zoom Meeting, follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573789453?pwd=Zjg5ZWZ2N1h5WklxOEFjM3IrVUt1QT09      Meeting ID: 875 7378 9453       Passcode: 478672 


WEDNESDAY (1/4)
  • Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-449-0424)  To join Zoom Meeting, use this link (different from the one above):  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3665081666?pwd=N21LSEJaYURhUzZVSmRLcFhPdW8zZz09 Meeting ID: 366 508 1666   Passcode: 844160
  • Men's Discipleship Group, 10 am in the library/conference room. "Walking with Ephesians" with Russ Wright, group leader. This group is just starting again, so all men are invited to join.
  • Kids' Club will not meet on January 4. We will resume on January 11.
  • Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room.  Join us for a time of prayer and time in God's Word as we get back into our Exodus study.

THURSDAY (1/5)
  • Worship Team rehearsal at 6 pm
  • Men's Discipleship Group in conference room at 7 pm. We will be discussing Week One of Walking With Ephesians by Fred Parry. The study guide is available on the table in the narthex (cost: $13).
SUNDAY (1/8)
  • Committee/Ministry Team General Organizational Meeting, Sunday, 4-6 pm. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall to organize for 2023. Each committee will meet to elect a new chairman, go over expectations, and plan for the coming year. The time set aside will be 4-6 pm, but each committee should choose either the 4-5 pm slot or the 5-6 pm slot. This is to help avoiding conflicting times if you serve on more than one committee. If you agreed to serve on a committee in 2023, please make every effort to attend this meeting, especially if you have not served before. We will have pizza from Slice & Swirl for all those in attendance.
  • Special Called Member Meeting: At the beginning of our committee organization meeting at 4 pm, we will have a brief meeting to approve some additions to our committees/teams from the Nominating Committee. All members are welcome to attend this brief member meeting, which should take no more than 5 minutes.


COMING UP
  • Justin Peters Conference, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13-14, at Journey Baptist Church. On Friday evening, Justin will answer the question, "Why doesn't God heal everyone?" As a person who has cerebral palsy, this question is especially close to Justin's heart. On Saturday morning, he will teach on Penal Substitutionary Atonement. This is a ticketed event, $10 per event or $15 for both. I highly recommend Justin Peters' ministry, and you can see some of his teaching on Youtube. For more info, go to this Facebook link, or contact Pastor Calvin Haynes at calvin@journeystjoe.org 
  • Save the Date: Sunday, February 12, is Super Bowl Sunday. We will have our annual chili cook-off and watch party that evening, Lord willing. Specific times are pending, but those bringing chili for the competition usually need to have them there around before 4:30 to allow plenty of time for judging. I would also encourage you to bring items for the Living Hope Food Pantry. Items are listed on the main bulletin board in the hallway, just across from the Great Room.

ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio on John 1:1-5, 14 "Jesus Christ, the God-Man"

Other previous messages are archived here.   Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 

FIGHTER VERSE: Our Fighter Verse this week is Joshua 1:9:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE The Five-Day Bible Reading Plan is attached to this e-mail for your convenience. You may want to access additional resources to support your reading available at this website. The 2023 Five Day Bible Reading Plan is attached. This is a chronological reading plan through the entire Bible in one year. As I mentioned in last week's update, I want to encourage you to read the Bible daily this year. Many methods are available to accomplish this goal. Here is a link to Nathan Bingham's article last year on 2022 Bible Reading Plans, most of which are undated so they will work just fine in 2023.

See you in church!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Greg
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