WE’VE GOTTEN OFF TO A GOOD START It’s a new school year, and we’ve gotten off to a good start! I am so thankful for you and your love for God and your faithfulness to Him and His church. Our worship services, connect groups, and all of our ministries have been equal to or exceeding the pre-pandemic levels. With all …

Beginning last Wednesday night, I asked those participating in our Wednesday evening Bible study (from The Book of Joshua) to pray specifically and fervently for a fruitful harvest last weekend and for the weeks to come. We asked God according to His will, and He blessed His church. At the 11 o’clock service last week we had five pastors receiving …

PLEASE READ THIS Would you join me in specific and targeted prayer? Wednesday night I taught from Joshua 1 and emphasized the cooperation of the people of God in taking the land which the Lord had promised to give them. I then noted how many good and wonderful things can happen when people work together. We have all seen the …

I hope that you have been blessed with a wonderful summer that included family, friends, and times of refreshing. This has certainly been part of our summer.  I also hope that you will now turn your thoughts and prayers to how God can use us all to grow in Him and to accomplish His purposes. Let me give you some …

Martha and I have had a wonderful time away. We are grateful for the opportunity you give us to relax and refresh in July, but we have missed our church family and are happy to be returning to begin a new season of ministry with all of you. I am looking forward to my normal teaching and preaching routine this …

Week 4 of “Did you know?” In the three previous weeks we pointed out Support Groups, Resources, and Service Opportunities – this is the final week and we will look at Missions.   God wants His Word to “speed on and triumph” all around the world as it did in 2 Thessalonians 3:1. Here are a few ways we have to …

Week 3 of “Did you know?” In the two previous weeks we pointed out Support Groups and Resources – this week is Service. Did you know that we need you to serve? Below are several areas where you can join in and be a blessing to others through your service. This is just “some” of many! First Impressions Team Door Greeters: …

Week 2 of “Did you know?”  In the same way that we pointed out Support Groups last week, we want to point you to several RESOURCES which can help you and your family. Family Room Open during all weekend services and located beside the Worship Center Entrance near the Coffee Shop. This room is setup to assist families with small …

Over the next few weeks, I want to highlight some of the ministries of First Baptist Church. And the question I ask is: “Did you know?” Today, we want you to look at some of our SUPPORT GROUP MINISTRIES. These are practical and caring groups to help you navigate life in difficult times. GriefShare Thursdays @ 9:30AM-10:45AM  Room W412 Wednesdays @ …

At our most recent congregational meeting, I reported to the church concerning our worship attendance, Connect Group attendance, and giving over the past few months. I want to share these areas with all of you and update the information. First, let’s look at worship attendance. The following statistics come from the time of Mardi Gras weekend through last week. This …