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April 24th, 2021

4/24/2021

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​Greetings, everyone! Hallelujah, Christ is risen! He is risen from the dead! Let all who trust in Him give praise, praise to our exalted Head!

TODAY is the last day of quizzing for our Nationals Bible Quiz Team members. Pray for them as they compete and as they travel back from Wisconsin overnight, arriving in St. Joe mid-morning tomorrow. Follow this link, then click on site 1, 2, or 3 to see some of the quizzing live streamed.

TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY!
We will gather for Bible Study at 9:30 am followed by corporate worship at 10:40. Dads, I want to exhort you especially on this point: One of the best things you can do for your family's discipleship long-term is to lead your family to consistent, weekly attendance at Bible Study and worship. Moms, if Dad is unable or unwilling to lead out on this point, it is up to you to make sure you and your family are present. Providential hindrances (the proverbial "ox in the ditch") and works of necessity (police, fire, EMS, emergency healthcare, folks who keep our utilities functioning) are exceptions, but otherwise, worship with God's people on the Lord's Day. That is a commitment you will never regret.


As we gather, we will be reading the following Scriptures. Take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for corporate worship:


Fighter Verses: Psalm 1:1-23-4
Call to Worship: Psalm 23
Scripture Readings: Acts 4:5-12; 1 John 3:16-24
Assurance of God's Pardon: John 10:9-11
Sermon Text: Luke 5:27-32
Benediction: Romans 15:5-6; 13; 33


THIS WEEK
  • APRIL 26 (Monday):
    • Missouri Baptist Historical Commission meeting in Jackson, MO. I will be leaving Sunday afternoon, returning Monday evening.
    • "Sunday School" via ZOOM at 7 pm. Contact Pastor Kyle if you would like to attend. A link is sent out each Monday for those participating.
  • APRIL 28 (Wednesday):
    • Midweek Service, in person and via ZOOM, 6:30 pm
  • MAY 2:
    • Graduate Recognition Sunday. If you are graduating or know someone who is graduating from high school, college, or grad school, and would like to participate with us in being recognized, please let us know. We will offer a breakfast that morning for graduates and families at 8:30 and will recognize those wishing to do so at the end of the worship service that morning. All graduates, high school and up, are invited, along with the whole church body.
    • MHS Baccalaureate at 7 pm in the Old Gym. Everyone is invited to attend, and I am sure we will need some folks to provide several dozen cookies for the reception following.
  COMING UP  
  • MAY 6 (Thursday):
    • National Day of Prayer, gathering on the courthouse lawn at Noon, weather permitting. Rain location will be inside courthouse (provided court is not in session) or at First Baptist in the narthex (if court is in session). We will be praying for our nation and our leaders at the national, state, and local levels.
  • MAY 9:
    • Mother's Day!
    • Monthly Member Meeting, 6 pm
  • MAY 16:
    • Graduation Commencement Exercises at 1 pm (**NOTE: This is a correction from last week**)
  • JUNE 15-16
    • Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN
  • JUNE 27-30
    • Community REVIVAL Services with M. R. Hamilton, June Conley Building each evening
    • Noon Bible Study with M. R. Hamilton each day at First Baptist Church
  • JULY 5-9
    • SJBA Youth Camp at Grand Oaks
  • JULY 12-16
    • Vacation Bible School at FBC
  • AUGUST 9-13
    • SJBA Children's Camp at Grand Oaks



ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message "Forgiven and Healed" Luke 5:17-26
Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 



READ THROUGH THE BIBLE
Week 17 of the 5 Day Bible Reading Program.
Read through the entire Bible following this plan, or read only the New Testament (in italics).
Day One: 1 Samuel 9-10; Acts 8
Day Two: 1 Samuel 11-13; Psalm 38; Acts 9
Day Three: 1 Samuel 14; Psalm 124; Acts 10
Day Four: 1 Samuel 15-16; 1 Chronicles 1; Psalm 39; Acts 11
Day Five: 1 Samuel 17; 1 Chronicles 2; Acts 12
Visit the website for more up-to-date information!


BONUS:
I recommend podcasts from time to time, and one that I recommend on a recurring basis is The Briefing, a daily 25-minute podcast with Al Mohler. Dr. Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and one of the more insightful commentators on culture from a biblical worldview. This episode from Thursday describes what is going on in England and Australia to effectively silence Christian teaching and Christian morality, specifically when it comes to the advancement of the LGBTQ+ agenda. The current controversy involves government bans on so-called "conversion therapy," a loaded term which formerly referred to extreme techniques such as electro-shock therapy to try to "convert" someone from homosexuality to heterosexuality, often employed against their will. Now the term "conversion therapy" is being used to refer to any and all attempts to help someone change unwanted homosexual desires, behaviors, or orientation by any means, including parental conversation with their own teenagers, preaching from Christian pulpits, and even prayer. Mohler discusses how this is coming to America.
The revolution is on our doorstep, and it is not going away.
What can Christians who are committed to the Bible and the Lordship of Christ do?
1. Keep preaching and teaching the truth.
2. Keep standing athwart the coming revolution and shouting, "Stop!" (apologies to William F. Buckley)
3. Be prepared to go to jail. We recently saw this happen in Canada in a church where the pastor dared to defy the provincial government mandate on limiting gatherings. He was jailed, and only released due to public outcry.
4. Be prepared to go "underground." I have been advocating this for years. Churches of the future America will need to meet secretly in homes for worship, teaching, and fellowship because public gathering will be outlawed or greatly curtailed.
5. Be prepared to surrender comforts and privileges. If jail and harassment by the police are not used, other means will be. This will be the soft totalitarianism of a "social credit" system, not unlike what is going on in China now. The public is monitored by the technology they voluntarily use (smart phones, electronic tablets, and computers combined with public cameras and facial recognition software). Those who download the speeches of the Communist Party chairman, who buy things approved by the Party, go places approved by the Party, etc., will have a higher social credit score, resulting in more "freedoms" granted by the Party. More freedom of movement; more favor from the Party in issuing government contracts, loans, and grants; more economic opportunity in terms of job promotion and higher wages; more freedom from harassment by the state police. On the other hand, those who use their devices to listen to Christian sermons or read the Bible, who buy things not approved by the Party, who go to church, etc., will have a lower social credit score. Their movement is impeded, their employment is stifled, they are frequently harassed by the state police, and they may even be jailed for their activities, especially for religious or free-speech activities.
This last item is the most pernicious because it is coercion by voluntary means. Those who go along with the prevailing opinion of the secular state will be treated with preference, while those who go against it will be treated with disfavor.


To all this, what Jesus said to His disciples should sustain us as well: "In the world you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)


See you in church!


Grace and peace,


Pastor Greg
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Weekly Update

4/18/2021

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Greetings, everyone! Here is Part Two of our weekly update:


TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY and as we gather for worship, we once again rejoice in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus from the dead. To remind us of this and to help prepare our hearts to gather tomorrow, I share with you these words from John of Damascus who died in the year A.D. 750. Click on the link to hear a glorious choral arrangement of this hymn and follow along with the lyrics: "Come, ye faithful, raise the strain of triumphant gladness;
God hath brought his Israel into joy from sadness;
loosed from Pharaoh's bitter yoke, Jacob's sons and daughters
led them, with unmoistened foot through the Red Sea waters.


"'Tis the spring of souls today; Christ hath burst his prison,
and from three days' sleep in death as a sun hath risen.
All the winter of our sins, long and dark, is flying
from his light, to whom we give laud and praise undying.


"Now the queen of season, bright with the day of splendor,
with the royal feast of feasts, comes its joy to render;
comes to glad Jerusalem, who with true affection
welcomes in unwearied strains Jesus' resurrection.


"Neither might the gates of death, nor the tomb's dark portal,
nor the watchers, nor the seal hold thee as a mortal;
but today a midst thine own thou didst stand, bestowing
thine own peace which evermore passeth human knowing."


Our corporate worship will be framed and informed by the following Scriptures. Please take a few moments to read and meditate on them as you prepare for worship.
Fighter Verses: Psalm 1:1-2
Call to Worship: Psalm 4
Scripture Readings: Acts 3:12-19; 1 John 3:1-7
Assurance of God's Pardon: Romans 8:1
Sermon Text: Luke 5:17-26
Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26


THIS WEEK


  • Sunday Afternoon: SJBA Semi-Annual Meeting will be today, 4-6 pm at Whitesville Baptist, Rea, MO. This is a time of worship preaching, and hearing about what God is doing through our sister churches. We also get to fellowship with brothers and sisters from those churches. Everyone is invited to attend. Just let me know if you need transportation. We ill plan to leave the church parking lot at 3:06 pm and arrive back by 7 pm or so.
  • Monday 4/19: Virtual "Sunday School" at 7 pm via ZOOM. Please let Pastor Kyle know if you would like to attend
  • Tuesday 4/20: SJBA Vacation Bible Workers' Clinic will be at 6:30 pm at FBC St. Joseph, 1225 Francis St. Anyone interested in serving in VBS as a worker is invited to attend.




COMING UP: SAVE THESE DATES!


  • MAY 2:
    • Graduate Recognition Sunday. If you are graduating or know someone who is graduating from high school, college, or grad school, and would like to participate with us in being recognized, please let us know. We will offer a breakfast that morning for graduates and families at 8:30 and will recognize those wishing to do so at the end of the worship service that morning. All graduates, high school and up, are invited, along with the whol church body.
    • MHS Baccalaureate at 7 pm in the Old Gym. Everyone is invited to attend, and I am sure we will need some folks to provide several dozen cookies for the reception following.
  • MAY 9:
    • Mother's Day!
    • Monthly Member Meeting, 6 pm
  • MAY 16:
    • Graduation Commencement Exercises at 1 pm (**NOTE: This is a correction from last week**)
  • JUNE 15-16
    • Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN
  • JUNE 27-30
    • Community REVIVAL Services with M. R. Hamilton, June Conley Building each evening
    • Noon Bible Study with M. R. Hamilton each day at First Baptist Church
  • JULY 5-9
    • SJBA Youth Camp at Grand Oaks
  • JULY 12-16
    • Vacation Bible School at FBC
  • AUGUST 9-13
    • SJBA Children's Camp at Grand Oaks
ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message Luke 5:12-16 "Clean!"
Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. Also, the virtual Good Friday service is in this collection.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE
Week 16 of the 5 Day Bible Reading Program.
Read through the entire Bible following this plan, or read only the New Testament (in italics).
Day One: Ruth 1-2; Acts 3
Day Two: Ruth 3-4; Psalm 37; Acts 4
Day Three: 1 Samuel 1-2; Psalm 120; Acts 5
Day Four: 1 Samuel 3-5; Psalm 23; Acts 6
Day Five: 1 Samuel 6-8; Acts 7


Visit the website for more up-to-date information!






See you in church!


Grace and Peace,


Pastor Greg

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UPdate

4/10/2021

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Greetings, everyone! It is the end of a full day of ministry, so I will make every attempt to be brief and to the point.


TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY
You can view or download tomorrow's bulletin here. Take a few moments to read through and meditate on the Scriptures for the service. Please note the correction in the Scripture reading, Acts 4:32-35 and 1 John 1:1 - 2:2.

THIS WEEK'S Fighter Verse (James 1:4-5) and Announcements are available here. Tomorrow evening is church council at 5 pm followed by our monthly member meeting at 6 pm.

COMING UP: SAVE THESE DATES!


  • MAY 2:
    • Graduate Recognition Sunday. If you are graduating or know someone who is graduating from high school, college, or grad school, and would like to participate with us in being recognized, please let us know. We will offer a breakfast that morning for graduates and families at 8:30 and will recognize those wishing to do so at the end of the worship service that morning.
    • MHS Baccalaureate at 7 pm. Everyone is invited to attend, and I am sure we will need some folks to provide several dozen cookies for the reception following.
  • MAY 9:
    • Mother's Day!
    • Graduation Commencement Exercises at 1:30 pm
    • Monthly Member Meeting, 6 pm
  • JUNE 15-16
    • Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN
  • JUNE 27-30
    • Community REVIVAL Services with M. R. Hamilton, June Conley Building each evening
    • Noon Bible Study with M. R. Hamilton each day at First Baptist Church
  • JULY 5-9
    • SJBA Youth Camp at Grand Oaks
  • JULY 12-16
    • Vacation Bible School at FBC
  • AUGUST 9-13
    • SJBA Children's Camp at Grand Oaks


ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message "I Have Seen the Lord!" John 20:1-18
Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. Also, the virtual Good Friday service is in this collection.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE
Week 15 of the 5 Day Bible Reading Program.
Read through the entire Bible following this plan, or read only the New Testament (in italics).
Day One: Judges 7-8; Luke 22
Day Two: Judges 9-11; Psalm 17; Luke 23
Day Three: Judges 12-16; Psalm 146; Luke 24
Day Four: Judges 17-18; Psalm 21; Acts 1
Day Five: Judges 19-21; Acts 2


Visit the website for more up-to-date information!


BONUS: If you are concerned about the moral revolution so rapidly happening all around us (and you should be), you will do well to listen to this episode of The Briefing with Al Mohler. Here, Dr. Mohler discusses the current legislation in Arkansas to protect youths and children with gender dysphoria, the "scandal" of a British Labour Party leader attending a Christian church which actually adheres to the biblical understanding of gender and sexuality, and the subject of Biblical complementarianism with particular reference to Beth Moore and her recent announcement that she is leaving the Southern Baptist Convention.


See you in church!


Grace and Peace,


Pastor Greg





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Holy Week

4/3/2021

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Greetings, everyone! Thanks to all who came out in support of our weekday Holy Week services each noon hour this week. We had a tremendous time fellowshiping around God's word and pondering the events of the last week of Jesus' ministry prior to His crucifixion. Today, we considered John 18-19, and taught on the subject of "Jesus, Our Great High Priest." We have a big weekend coming up:



TODAY (FRIDAY)
  • Virtual Community Good Friday Service, 7 pm, access from our church website (Our choir providing special music; Judy McElwain, piano music; Paul Cockram, First Christian Church, preaching).
TOMORROW (SATURDAY)


  • Family Easter Good News Drive Through, Saturday, April 3, following city Easter Egg Hunt (about 10 am). The story of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection will be told visually at ten stations on our church property as folks drive through and listen to a pre-recorded message broadcast from our FM transmitter to their car radios. For those who complete the drive and the worksheet to go with the stations, candy for the kids will be provided. The drive-through experience will take approximately 10 minutes for each care to go through.
***NOTE***Help is needed setting up for the GOOD NEWS DRIVE THROUGH beginning at 7 am Saturday morning. If you can help out it will be much appreciated!



THE LORD’S DAY
  • Easter Morning Breakfast, April 4, 8:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. Our Baptist Men will be cooking and serving breakfast for the whole church that day. Come out and bring a friend. If you would like to help, please contact Russ Wright at 816-724-0925 (call or text).
  • Bible Study for All Ages begins after the breakfast. Our regular time is 9:30, but we usually allow about 15 extra minutes for breakfast on Easter morning.
  • Resurrection Sunday Worship! Join us for this great service of worship at 10:40 as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. Every Lord's Day is about the resurrection of Jesus, but we give special emphasis to that on Easter with the hymns, Scriptures, prayers, and sermon. An added bonus is the Choir will be back after a long absence to encourage us in worship. Scriptures that will frame our time of worship are:
    • Fighter Verses: James 1:2-3
    • Call to Worship: Psalm 18:1-2, 14-24
    • Old Testament: Isaiah 53:3-6
    • New Testament: Matthew 28:1-9
    • Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:24
    • Sermon Text: John 20:1-18
    • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26
Take a few moments to read and meditate on these Scriptures in preparation for the Lord's Day worship service.


MONDAY
  • ZOOM "Sunday School" at 7 pm. Current study: James
WEDNESDAY
  • Midweek Service, in person and via ZOOM at 6:30 pm. Current study: Francis Schaeffers' Basic Bible Studies (This week we will look at Jesus Christ the Mediator: His Office of Prophet)
SATURDAY (4/10)
  • Deacon Meeting, 8 am
  • Funeral Meal for the Family of Ileen Maynes in the Fellowship Hall, 11 am (services at Turner Funeral Home, visitation at 1 pm, funeral at 2 pm).
  • MACH 4 Men's Ministry, 6 pm at Hopewell Baptist Church
SUNDAY (4/11)
  • Church Council, 5 pm; Monthly Member Meeting, 6 pm


COMING UP
  • Missouri River Quilt Auction, Craft, and Bike Show, Saturday, April 17. Save the date for this benefit event for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Held at the Platte County Fairgrounds and sponsored jointly by First Baptist Weston and MBCH, a quilt auction from 10 am to noon is the main focus of the day. Doors open at 8:30 am. Food vendors, craft vendors, Christian music show, bike show, devotional moments will all be a part of this event. Volunteers are needed! Contact Steve Noyes at [email protected] or call/text at 816-271-3891. (We have forms for vendors and for quilt auction donation as well).


  • Sunday, April 18: St. Joseph Baptist Association Semi-Annual Meeting, 4 -6 pm at Whitesville First Baptist Church. This is a time of music, preaching, and hearing about what God is doing through our sister churches. Everyone is invited to attend. Please let me know if you need transportation.
  • Tuesday, April 20: SJBA Vacation Bible School Clinic, 6:30 pm at FBC St. Joseph. All those planning to serve in VBS leadership are requested to attend.
SAVE THE DATE: Vacation Bible School will be the week of July 12-16. If you are interested in serving, please contact Dava Hackett.
ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message "A Time to Remember Christ" Matthew 26; John 13
To view last week's service, and previous services, in their totality, visit our YouTube Channel.


READ THROUGH THE BIBLE
Week 14 of the 5 Day Bible Reading Program.
Read through the entire Bible following this plan, or read only the New Testament (in italics).
Day One: Joshua 14-17; Luke 17
Day Two: Josh. 18-21; Psalm 15; Luke 18
Day Three: Josh. 22-24; Psalm 116; Luke 19
Day Four: Judges 1-3; Psalm 16; Luke 20
Day Five: Judges 4-6; Luke 21


Christian Sympathy is extended to Audrey Ousley, Irene Sifers, Nancy Jo Stahl, and Keith Estes on the death of their brother, Marvin Estes this week. Services are scheduled for Saturday, April 10, 1pm Visitation, 2 pm Funeral, at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home in Cameron.


Visit the website for more up-to-date information!


See you in Church!


Grace and Peace,


Pastor Greg
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