August 28th, 2022

GREETINGS, EVERYONE! Thanks to all of you who came out to pray at the school last Sunday evening. We had a really good turnout representing several area churches. Around forty folks total, with 16 from FBC, prayed for Maysville School, students, teachers, administrators, staff, board members, and those who fill in the gaps by substitute teaching or bus driving. Continued prayers are requested, especially for those who are new to the area or to the school. As a homeschool dad, I would also like to emphasize the need to pray for our students and families who choose, for a variety of reasons, to home educate. Also, pray for those students who may be enrolled in Christian or other private schools. Unique challenges accompany each situation. Pray for the provision of daily grace for daily needs for all those involved.
THE LORD'S DAY (8/28): 

• 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 studying Luke 14:1-6 together on the subject "Another Sabbath Healing." Jesus is eating with a ruler of the Pharisees. There he finds someone in need of healing. After asking the lawyers and the Pharisees if it is lawful to heal on the Sabbath, Jesus heals that person as an act of mercy. And no one could say a word to him.
  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 81:1,10-16 
  • Scripture Reading: Exodus 2:1-22
  • Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 32:1-2
  • Sermon Text: Luke 14:1-6
  • Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26

• Baptist Catechism Questions 25-26
  
• Question 25: Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?
  

Answer: The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was and continues to be God and man, in two distinct natures and one person, forever. Scripture: Galatians 3:13; 1 Timothy 2:5; 3:16; John 1:14; Romans 9:5; Colossians 2:9.

• Question 26: How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
  

Answer: Christ, the Son of God became man by taking to himself a true body and a reasonable soul. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and was born of her, yet without sin. Scripture: Hebrews 2:14; 4:14; 7:26; Matthew 26:38; Luke 2:52; John 1:14; 12:27; Luke 1:31, 35; 2:52; Colossians 2:9.

• Family Movie Night, 7 pm: "American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story." Take a look at the trailer for this heartwarming story of faith, family, and determination. Come on out and bring a friend. Popcorn and water will be provided. While we have some padded chairs available, you may want to bring your favorite lawn/camping chair. Take a look at the trailer here. 

MONDAY (8/29)

• 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 (8/31)

• Women's ZOOM Bible Study, 9 am (Jan McElwain, 816-465-0985)  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

• WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSAL, 5:45 pm

• Bible Study and Prayer, 6:30 pm in the Great Room. We wrapped up our summer study on Global Christianity, looking at how Christianity spread to China, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India. My intention is to start studying the book of Exodus on Wednesday evening. We are reading through Exodus on Sunday mornings, so we will plan to look at the same passage on the following Wednesday. SO this week will be Exodus 1-2. We will meet in person or via ZOOM this week (for ZOOM use the above link). Join with other faithful believers around God's word as we lift up prayers of praise, petition, thanksgiving, and confession to the Lord.

• Men's Discipleship: Disciplines of a Godly Man, 7 pm in library (Robert Kendall, 816-724-4155)

COMING UP:

• Wednesday, Sept. 7 - Kids' Club starts after school, 3:35 pm - 5:15 pm. We are in search of volunteers to help with children in grades K-6. This is a time of fun focused on the truth of Scripture and reinforced through games, music, and other activities.
• Saturday, Sept. 17 - Missouri Quilt Festival, Weston, MO, to benefit Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Forms for quilt or craft donation are available in the foyer.

ICYMI: Last Sunday's sermon audio "Jesus, Tough and Tender" Luke 13:31-35

  Please visit our YouTube Channel to see the edited service video. 
FIGHTER VERSE: We are not currently reciting the Fighter Verses during the worship service, but I encourage you to do so in your Sunday School class and your Bible study group. Personally commit these verses to your heart, and I believe God will bless you as you do.
This week's verse is 1 Peter 4:16
Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

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.

BONUS: You have heard me recommend The Briefing on multiple occasions for a daily podcast analyzing news and events from a Christian worldview. I stand by that recommendation, and I would also like to recommend Al Mohler's long form interview series entitled "Thinking in Public." Here is a link to Dr. Mohler's interview with Andrew Roberts on Roberts' recent book "The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III." A fascinating topic for us as Americans since it was during his reign that our nation won its independence.

See you in church!


Grace and peace,


Pastor Greg