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The Herald1 Vol. XLIV
February 17, 2016
No. 07
Sunday, Feb 28 at Noon in FLC
THANK YOU CHURCH AND ALL THE HELPERS, LEADERS, CASSEROLE MAKERS AND HOST HOMES FOR A SUPER DNOW! RYAN REALLY GREW THIS WEEKEND.
Pastor’s Pen What a great weekend! I was blown away by DNow! Ryan and all of our adult leaders prepared an amazing experience for our students. There were many different times in which I was awestruck by the generosity of you, the members of FBC. Many of you gave all weekend to make sure the students learned and encountered God in a special way. Thank you for the investment in our students. To those who donated food and time preparing meals, thank you. Now, I have a question I would like you to consider. Was it worth it? If we consider the money and time spent this weekend as an investment, did we receive a good return on our investment? My answer is absolutely. One young lady made her commitment to Jesus public Sunday morning with some others working on making that decision complete in their lives. Add to that, the number of students working on their Christian walk and experiencing serving and leading others in Bible study. In my book, that makes the investment absolutely worth it. We learned some great lessons to help us prepare for the move to three worship services and two Bible study times. The Pastoral staff will evaluate and talk through adjustments. Holding the three services really gave us a great opportunity to learn and adjust for our future.
Pastor Grant Bowles - Senior Pastor
Goal $7,000.00
Total $380.00
Men’s Adult IV class available for light repair and lawn work. Call Olan Gooch at 940-458-4871.
He is Able A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Three worms were placed into separate jars. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. The second worm was put into a jar of cigarette smoke. The third worm was put into a jar of good, clean soil. At the conclusion of the sermon, the minister reported the following results: 1. The first worm in alcohol - DEAD. 2. The second worm in cigarette smoke - DEAD. 3. The third worm in good, clean soil - ALIVE. So the minister asked the congregation, "What can you learn from this demonstration?" A little old woman in the back quickly raised her hand and said, "As long as you drink or smoke, you won't have worms!" That was not quite what the pastor wanted them to learn. This past weekend, was DNow weekend, which is all about discipleship. Ryan and a whole lot of volunteers led our youth to be focused on serving the Lord. We all probably approached the weekend with different pre-conceived notions of what it would be about. There were Bible Studies on being a servant; there was worship where kids were saved; there were opportunities to serve and then we had three worship services on Sunday to boot! “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above what we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians 3:20 I learned a lot throughout the whole weekend: how great our youth are and all the things they will tell you when it’s late and they’re tired! I learned we have a lot of folks that can make great breakfast casseroles! I was reminded that God is still in the business of changing lives! Sure, the 9:30 service went a little long, but seeing kids praying at the altar makes it all worth it! Lest we forget, that is why we are here. That’s why this building is standing on 5th Street! We are here to help people find Jesus and experience real life change.
Br. John Guerra - Associate Pastor
For the Record - Feb 14, 2016 Enrollment ..............................................829 New Members .............................................. 0 Guests .......................................................... 1 Attendance Adults (509 enrolled) ..................... …….. 190 Youth (177 enrolled) ..................................69 Children (92 enrolled) ................................22 Preschool (47 enrolled) ..............................33 General Officers (7 enrolled) ....................... 4 Total Sunday School .............................317 Weekly Budget Needs .................$18,119.31 Weekly Budget Received .............$13,297.00 Building Fund ....................................$705.00 New Bus ............................................$160.00
Contribution Statements Available Pick up your 2015 Contribution Statement on Sunday or at church office during business hours.
Growth Groups News - Growth Group starting dates are posted on the Serving Wall. - “I Am A Church Member” books will be on sale in foyer on Sunday, Feb 21. Cost: $5.00
Wednesday, March 2
Guest Speaker: Cory Largent FCA Rep in DFW area
Saturday, March 5 Rock & Worship Roadshow Wichita Falls
Sunday, March 6 First Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch Students going on Mission Trip are required to serve Wednesday, March 16 SIX FLAGS DAY
No Uprising
(you can also purchase one in the church office weekdays)
Tickets still available for Beth Moore Conference , March 4 & 5 Please contact Phyllis Sanders at 940-390-5755. Pinewood Derby Pancake Breakfast - April 2 We are putting pit crews together for our Derby. If you are interested in helping our RA boys, please call the church office.
Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor [email protected]
Pork or Chicken Tamales For Sale! $10 per dozen Help Iglesia Emanuel! Sign up at Help Desk before March 4. Tamales should be picked up at Iglesia Emanuel on March 6 at 4:30 pm.
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL February 21, 2016
Babies: Kathy Buel Walkers/2 yr olds: Greg & Amanda Taylor 3’s & 4’s: Marjan Schram & Jalie Gillum February 14 First Responders Marshall McCoulskey/Richard Muir
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, Feb 17, 6:00 pm Recreation Committee Meeting. Conference Room. Saturday, Feb 20, 9:00 am - Noon Peacemakers Quilt Ministry. Fellowship Hall.
Mark Your Calendars Parent and Child Dedication Sunday, March 20 Please sign up by Sunday, Feb 28 by marking your Connection Card. Sunday, Feb21, 6:00 pm Business Meeting.
Monday, Feb 22, 6:30 Church Council Meeting. Conference Room. Sunday, Feb 28, Noon V.I.P. (Extended Care Workers) Luncheon. FLC. Sunday, Feb 28 Get on Board Sunday. Special Ingathering for church buses. Sunday, Mar 6, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Sarah Vinson Bridal Shower. Fellowship Hall. Sunday, Mar 6, Noon Fundraiser Lunch for Mission Trip. FLC. God’s Table Volunteers Monday, Feb 22 Hardy, Purnell, J. Gooch SS Classes
TUESDAY EVENINGS 6:30 pm
Location: 711 Annex
February 17, 2016
No. 07
Sunday, Feb 28 at Noon in FLC
THANK YOU CHURCH AND ALL THE HELPERS, LEADERS, CASSEROLE MAKERS AND HOST HOMES FOR A SUPER DNOW! RYAN REALLY GREW THIS WEEKEND.
Pastor’s Pen What a great weekend! I was blown away by DNow! Ryan and all of our adult leaders prepared an amazing experience for our students. There were many different times in which I was awestruck by the generosity of you, the members of FBC. Many of you gave all weekend to make sure the students learned and encountered God in a special way. Thank you for the investment in our students. To those who donated food and time preparing meals, thank you. Now, I have a question I would like you to consider. Was it worth it? If we consider the money and time spent this weekend as an investment, did we receive a good return on our investment? My answer is absolutely. One young lady made her commitment to Jesus public Sunday morning with some others working on making that decision complete in their lives. Add to that, the number of students working on their Christian walk and experiencing serving and leading others in Bible study. In my book, that makes the investment absolutely worth it. We learned some great lessons to help us prepare for the move to three worship services and two Bible study times. The Pastoral staff will evaluate and talk through adjustments. Holding the three services really gave us a great opportunity to learn and adjust for our future.
Pastor Grant Bowles - Senior Pastor
Goal $7,000.00
Total $380.00
Men’s Adult IV class available for light repair and lawn work. Call Olan Gooch at 940-458-4871.
He is Able A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Three worms were placed into separate jars. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. The second worm was put into a jar of cigarette smoke. The third worm was put into a jar of good, clean soil. At the conclusion of the sermon, the minister reported the following results: 1. The first worm in alcohol - DEAD. 2. The second worm in cigarette smoke - DEAD. 3. The third worm in good, clean soil - ALIVE. So the minister asked the congregation, "What can you learn from this demonstration?" A little old woman in the back quickly raised her hand and said, "As long as you drink or smoke, you won't have worms!" That was not quite what the pastor wanted them to learn. This past weekend, was DNow weekend, which is all about discipleship. Ryan and a whole lot of volunteers led our youth to be focused on serving the Lord. We all probably approached the weekend with different pre-conceived notions of what it would be about. There were Bible Studies on being a servant; there was worship where kids were saved; there were opportunities to serve and then we had three worship services on Sunday to boot! “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above what we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians 3:20 I learned a lot throughout the whole weekend: how great our youth are and all the things they will tell you when it’s late and they’re tired! I learned we have a lot of folks that can make great breakfast casseroles! I was reminded that God is still in the business of changing lives! Sure, the 9:30 service went a little long, but seeing kids praying at the altar makes it all worth it! Lest we forget, that is why we are here. That’s why this building is standing on 5th Street! We are here to help people find Jesus and experience real life change.
Br. John Guerra - Associate Pastor
For the Record - Feb 14, 2016 Enrollment ..............................................829 New Members .............................................. 0 Guests .......................................................... 1 Attendance Adults (509 enrolled) ..................... …….. 190 Youth (177 enrolled) ..................................69 Children (92 enrolled) ................................22 Preschool (47 enrolled) ..............................33 General Officers (7 enrolled) ....................... 4 Total Sunday School .............................317 Weekly Budget Needs .................$18,119.31 Weekly Budget Received .............$13,297.00 Building Fund ....................................$705.00 New Bus ............................................$160.00
Contribution Statements Available Pick up your 2015 Contribution Statement on Sunday or at church office during business hours.
Growth Groups News - Growth Group starting dates are posted on the Serving Wall. - “I Am A Church Member” books will be on sale in foyer on Sunday, Feb 21. Cost: $5.00
Wednesday, March 2
Guest Speaker: Cory Largent FCA Rep in DFW area
Saturday, March 5 Rock & Worship Roadshow Wichita Falls
Sunday, March 6 First Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch Students going on Mission Trip are required to serve Wednesday, March 16 SIX FLAGS DAY
No Uprising
(you can also purchase one in the church office weekdays)
Tickets still available for Beth Moore Conference , March 4 & 5 Please contact Phyllis Sanders at 940-390-5755. Pinewood Derby Pancake Breakfast - April 2 We are putting pit crews together for our Derby. If you are interested in helping our RA boys, please call the church office.
Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor [email protected]
Pork or Chicken Tamales For Sale! $10 per dozen Help Iglesia Emanuel! Sign up at Help Desk before March 4. Tamales should be picked up at Iglesia Emanuel on March 6 at 4:30 pm.
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL February 21, 2016
Babies: Kathy Buel Walkers/2 yr olds: Greg & Amanda Taylor 3’s & 4’s: Marjan Schram & Jalie Gillum February 14 First Responders Marshall McCoulskey/Richard Muir
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Wednesday, Feb 17, 6:00 pm Recreation Committee Meeting. Conference Room. Saturday, Feb 20, 9:00 am - Noon Peacemakers Quilt Ministry. Fellowship Hall.
Mark Your Calendars Parent and Child Dedication Sunday, March 20 Please sign up by Sunday, Feb 28 by marking your Connection Card. Sunday, Feb21, 6:00 pm Business Meeting.
Monday, Feb 22, 6:30 Church Council Meeting. Conference Room. Sunday, Feb 28, Noon V.I.P. (Extended Care Workers) Luncheon. FLC. Sunday, Feb 28 Get on Board Sunday. Special Ingathering for church buses. Sunday, Mar 6, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Sarah Vinson Bridal Shower. Fellowship Hall. Sunday, Mar 6, Noon Fundraiser Lunch for Mission Trip. FLC. God’s Table Volunteers Monday, Feb 22 Hardy, Purnell, J. Gooch SS Classes
TUESDAY EVENINGS 6:30 pm
Location: 711 Annex
