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November 5, 2017
Welcome to . . .
Connecting ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Jesus Christ
Family Friendly Wednesday Nights Opportunities to Move to the Next Chair Go online at www.fbcstephenville.org
Drop off candy donations by Monday afternoon!
Sunday, November 19
FBC Worship Center
6pm
Join us for a Dessert Fellowship following the Service. Bring your favorite dessert. Room 224
"As the weather gets colder, GRACE PLACE needs to stock up on space heaters to distribute to clients. GRACE CLOSET is in need of winter coats/jackets.
Room 300
The Ministry Staff of First wants to express our deep Appreciation to all of you, our family at First, for the wonderful Minister Appreciation Month of October. Your many cards, kind words, and generous offerings have meant so much to us. We are truly blessed to serve with you in the family of God at Stephenville. Thank you for giving of yourselves, your time, your talent, and your offerings. The Minister Appreciation Offering was overwhelming. Thank You Church Family, Pastors Ken, Kevin M., Michael, Matt, Ryan, Kevin A., and Dick Sunday Bible Studies @ 9:15am • Sunday Worship Service @ 10:30am
Broadcast: Cable—Channel 9, Radio—93.1FM, or online at www.fbcstephenville.org Sign Language translation provided for the hearing impaired.
THIS WEEK AT FBC
WORSHIP SERVICE Baptism “The Garden”
Cooper Rodgers
Welcome Worship Medley
Congregation
Offertory Prayer
Brooke Spencer
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“If You Never”
Sanctuary Choir
How do you see life? (circle one in each pair)
Message
Pastor Ken May
Marching Orders: Moving Beyond the Impossible
half-full or half-empty? lifting others up or pulling them down? encourage people or criticize someone? SMILE or FROWN? giver or taker?
A Time of Response “Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing”
No. 18
“Forever Reign” Recognition of Decisions Connecting Events Final Thought
THREE IMPOSSIBLE COMMANDS: “Sanctuary” 1. Rejoice A__________ Now offering Extended Care for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners in the Preschool area of the Ed Building.
2. Pray without c_____________
The BGCT Conference is November 12 - 14 in Waco. Any member(s) that would like to represent First Baptist Stephenville as a "Church Messenger", please contact Hailey in the church office.
3. In everything Give Th____________ This is God’s Will for You in Christ Jesus Are you following the Will of God?
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Are these three things active in You?
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Are you allowing God to do the Impossible? Settling for Less than the Best …
•
Conclusion: God commands us to go beyond the ordinary, the mediocre, the possible. His Spirit lives in us to accomplish the impossible. Today, are you surrendered to His Spirit and His Will so that you are filled with joy, overflowing with prayer, and giving thanks in everything? Now is the time of surrender to His Will.
• •
HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN? Admit: Admit your need for God. (Romans 3:23) Believe: Believe that Jesus is the one and only cure for your sin. (Romans 10:9-10) Confess: Confess that Jesus is now the One you are following as Lord. (Romans 10:9-10) We would be honored to speak to you about following Jesus. Please come forward at the invitation or contact the church office. HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF FBC? Start following Jesus and be baptized...turn your life over to Jesus and follow Him, or Transfer of membership...from another Baptist church, or By Statement...that you are following Jesus and have already been baptized by immersion. GOD’S INVITATION TO YOU! During the invitation time at the end of the service, you will see people come respond to God. Will you follow Jesus and join us today? If so, then come forward and let us celebrate your decision.
Sunday, November 5 10:30am Worship Service—Worship Center 12:00pm WorldCrafts Day till 4pm—Fellowship Hall 4:00pm Strategic Planning Meeting—Education Building, Room 123 Youth Bible Drill—Education Building, Room 300 4:30pm Children’s Bible Drill—Education Building, 3rd Floor 5:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room University Challenge Family Meeting—Paradigm Building 6:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:30pm Youth Challenge Groups—Host Homes Monday, November 6 11:30am FFF First Monday Lunch—Fellowship Hall 5:00pm Trunk R Treat—Kinderbridge Parking Lot 6:00pm WMU’s Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer) - Calvary Baptist 6:30pm Ladies Fit N Fabulous—Education Building, Room 303 Tuesday, November 7 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast—Fellowship Hall 8:00am University Discipleship w/Pastor Ken—Beans N Franks 6:00pm English as a Second Language Program—Fellowship Hall Wednesday, November 8 8:00am University Discipleship w/Pastor Ken—Beans N Franks 5:00pm Family Meal—Stew and Cornbread Bells of Glory Handbell Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:00pm Preschool—Education Building, 1st Floor Children’s Quest—Education Building, 3rd Floor University Challenge Groups—Individual Homes Adults—Education and Worship Buildings 6:30pm Youth Merge—Ed Building, 2nd Floor 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room Thursday, November 9 9:30am Ladies Bible Study—Education Building, Room 221 10:00am Prime Time Choir Rehearsal—Chapel 4:00pm Riverwalk After School Program—Riverwalk Apartments 6:30pm Ladies Fit N Fabulous Class—Education Building, Room 303 8:00pm University Paradigm—Paradigm Building Saturday, November 11 7:30am Men’s Encouragement Team—Education Building, Rm 123 Sunday, November 12 DEADLINE for Christmas Shoe Boxes 8:00am Worship Rehearsal —Worship Center 9:15am Bible Studies for Life—Ed, Paradigm, & Worship Buildings 10:30am Worship Service—Worship Center Pray over Christmas Shoe Boxes 4:00pm Youth Bible Drill—Education Building, Room 300 4:30pm Children’s Bible Drill—Education Building, 3rd Floor 5:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:30pm Youth Challenge Groups—Host Homes CONTACT INFORMATION Monday—Thursday: 8:30am—4:30pm (closed during lunch hour) Friday: 8:30am—Noon 254-965-3187 • 334 W Green St • [email protected] NURSERY HOURS LIBRARY HOURS Sundays: 9:00am—12:15pm Sundays: 8:45am—9:15am Wednesdays: 5:45pm — 7:30pm Wednesdays: 5:00pm—6:00pm FINANCIAL REPORT Worship Attendance Last Week Giving Last Week 680 15,849.55
Connect
Serve
Go
November 5, 2017
Welcome to . . .
Connecting ordinary people to an extraordinary life in Jesus Christ
Family Friendly Wednesday Nights Opportunities to Move to the Next Chair Go online at www.fbcstephenville.org
Drop off candy donations by Monday afternoon!
Sunday, November 19
FBC Worship Center
6pm
Join us for a Dessert Fellowship following the Service. Bring your favorite dessert. Room 224
"As the weather gets colder, GRACE PLACE needs to stock up on space heaters to distribute to clients. GRACE CLOSET is in need of winter coats/jackets.
Room 300
The Ministry Staff of First wants to express our deep Appreciation to all of you, our family at First, for the wonderful Minister Appreciation Month of October. Your many cards, kind words, and generous offerings have meant so much to us. We are truly blessed to serve with you in the family of God at Stephenville. Thank you for giving of yourselves, your time, your talent, and your offerings. The Minister Appreciation Offering was overwhelming. Thank You Church Family, Pastors Ken, Kevin M., Michael, Matt, Ryan, Kevin A., and Dick Sunday Bible Studies @ 9:15am • Sunday Worship Service @ 10:30am
Broadcast: Cable—Channel 9, Radio—93.1FM, or online at www.fbcstephenville.org Sign Language translation provided for the hearing impaired.
THIS WEEK AT FBC
WORSHIP SERVICE Baptism “The Garden”
Cooper Rodgers
Welcome Worship Medley
Congregation
Offertory Prayer
Brooke Spencer
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“If You Never”
Sanctuary Choir
How do you see life? (circle one in each pair)
Message
Pastor Ken May
Marching Orders: Moving Beyond the Impossible
half-full or half-empty? lifting others up or pulling them down? encourage people or criticize someone? SMILE or FROWN? giver or taker?
A Time of Response “Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing”
No. 18
“Forever Reign” Recognition of Decisions Connecting Events Final Thought
THREE IMPOSSIBLE COMMANDS: “Sanctuary” 1. Rejoice A__________ Now offering Extended Care for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners in the Preschool area of the Ed Building.
2. Pray without c_____________
The BGCT Conference is November 12 - 14 in Waco. Any member(s) that would like to represent First Baptist Stephenville as a "Church Messenger", please contact Hailey in the church office.
3. In everything Give Th____________ This is God’s Will for You in Christ Jesus Are you following the Will of God?
• •
Are these three things active in You?
•
Are you allowing God to do the Impossible? Settling for Less than the Best …
•
Conclusion: God commands us to go beyond the ordinary, the mediocre, the possible. His Spirit lives in us to accomplish the impossible. Today, are you surrendered to His Spirit and His Will so that you are filled with joy, overflowing with prayer, and giving thanks in everything? Now is the time of surrender to His Will.
• •
HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN? Admit: Admit your need for God. (Romans 3:23) Believe: Believe that Jesus is the one and only cure for your sin. (Romans 10:9-10) Confess: Confess that Jesus is now the One you are following as Lord. (Romans 10:9-10) We would be honored to speak to you about following Jesus. Please come forward at the invitation or contact the church office. HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF FBC? Start following Jesus and be baptized...turn your life over to Jesus and follow Him, or Transfer of membership...from another Baptist church, or By Statement...that you are following Jesus and have already been baptized by immersion. GOD’S INVITATION TO YOU! During the invitation time at the end of the service, you will see people come respond to God. Will you follow Jesus and join us today? If so, then come forward and let us celebrate your decision.
Sunday, November 5 10:30am Worship Service—Worship Center 12:00pm WorldCrafts Day till 4pm—Fellowship Hall 4:00pm Strategic Planning Meeting—Education Building, Room 123 Youth Bible Drill—Education Building, Room 300 4:30pm Children’s Bible Drill—Education Building, 3rd Floor 5:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room University Challenge Family Meeting—Paradigm Building 6:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:30pm Youth Challenge Groups—Host Homes Monday, November 6 11:30am FFF First Monday Lunch—Fellowship Hall 5:00pm Trunk R Treat—Kinderbridge Parking Lot 6:00pm WMU’s Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer) - Calvary Baptist 6:30pm Ladies Fit N Fabulous—Education Building, Room 303 Tuesday, November 7 7:00am Men’s Prayer Breakfast—Fellowship Hall 8:00am University Discipleship w/Pastor Ken—Beans N Franks 6:00pm English as a Second Language Program—Fellowship Hall Wednesday, November 8 8:00am University Discipleship w/Pastor Ken—Beans N Franks 5:00pm Family Meal—Stew and Cornbread Bells of Glory Handbell Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:00pm Preschool—Education Building, 1st Floor Children’s Quest—Education Building, 3rd Floor University Challenge Groups—Individual Homes Adults—Education and Worship Buildings 6:30pm Youth Merge—Ed Building, 2nd Floor 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room Thursday, November 9 9:30am Ladies Bible Study—Education Building, Room 221 10:00am Prime Time Choir Rehearsal—Chapel 4:00pm Riverwalk After School Program—Riverwalk Apartments 6:30pm Ladies Fit N Fabulous Class—Education Building, Room 303 8:00pm University Paradigm—Paradigm Building Saturday, November 11 7:30am Men’s Encouragement Team—Education Building, Rm 123 Sunday, November 12 DEADLINE for Christmas Shoe Boxes 8:00am Worship Rehearsal —Worship Center 9:15am Bible Studies for Life—Ed, Paradigm, & Worship Buildings 10:30am Worship Service—Worship Center Pray over Christmas Shoe Boxes 4:00pm Youth Bible Drill—Education Building, Room 300 4:30pm Children’s Bible Drill—Education Building, 3rd Floor 5:00pm Student Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—Choir Room 6:30pm Youth Challenge Groups—Host Homes CONTACT INFORMATION Monday—Thursday: 8:30am—4:30pm (closed during lunch hour) Friday: 8:30am—Noon 254-965-3187 • 334 W Green St • [email protected] NURSERY HOURS LIBRARY HOURS Sundays: 9:00am—12:15pm Sundays: 8:45am—9:15am Wednesdays: 5:45pm — 7:30pm Wednesdays: 5:00pm—6:00pm FINANCIAL REPORT Worship Attendance Last Week Giving Last Week 680 15,849.55
