Happy Wednesday to you all. I wanted to post an update on the blog for you. I don't have any pictures for you because they're all on my phone. I have uploaded a few of those to the church facebook group if you want to check there.
We had a good trip in on Saturday, and we picked up an extra team member from a church in Kentucky. Charlotte has been to Naco 3 times before and was talking with Jennifer a few weeks ago saying that she wanted to come back, so Jennifer invited her to join our team.
Sunday was worship at Naco Baptist and in the afternoon we spent time planning our VBS days and going to pick up supplies.
Monday and Tuesday we were running our VBS. In the mornings from 10am-12pm we do VBS in Naco, AZ. In the afternoons from 5pm-7pm we do the same VBS in Spanish in Naco, Mexico. Monday we had 43 kids (12 in AZ, 31 in Mexico). Tuesday we had 69 kids (19 in AZ, 50 in Mexico).
The Lord has blessed us with good sleep and stamina. Thanks for your prayers! I look forward to being back you in worship on Sunday morning.
Bro. Mark
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Announcements (6.1.12)
Vacation Bible School - There is a meeting this Sunday at 5:00pm for all volunteers. If you are serving in VBS please make every effort to come to this meeting. VBS will be from Monday thru Thursday (Jun 4-7) at 6:00 - 8:00 each night.
For EVERYBODY - Even if you are not serving each night at VBS, you are still critically important to the success of our VBS in 2 ways: 1) Prayer 2) Inviting / bringing children. We need everybody to do this!!!
Business Meeting - Our bi-monthly business meeting will be this Sunday night after evening worship service.
True Gospel Sermon Series - Our sermon series from the book of Galatians continues this Sunday morning. We'll be looking at Galatians 1:11-17 in a sermon called "Conversion"
Naco Mission Team - Our mission team to Naco, AZ / Mexico will be leaving June 9. Team members are Mark Bass, Emily Bass, Luke Bass, Heather Shehane, & Jordan Atnip. Please be in prayer for the team as they minister to children in both Arizona at Naco Baptist and Mexico at a new church plant.
For EVERYBODY - Even if you are not serving each night at VBS, you are still critically important to the success of our VBS in 2 ways: 1) Prayer 2) Inviting / bringing children. We need everybody to do this!!!
Business Meeting - Our bi-monthly business meeting will be this Sunday night after evening worship service.
True Gospel Sermon Series - Our sermon series from the book of Galatians continues this Sunday morning. We'll be looking at Galatians 1:11-17 in a sermon called "Conversion"
Naco Mission Team - Our mission team to Naco, AZ / Mexico will be leaving June 9. Team members are Mark Bass, Emily Bass, Luke Bass, Heather Shehane, & Jordan Atnip. Please be in prayer for the team as they minister to children in both Arizona at Naco Baptist and Mexico at a new church plant.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Announcements (5.18.12)
Vacation Bible School volunteers needed - Below are the areas that we still need additional volunteers in our VBS. The number in parentheses is how many more we need. Please speak with, email, or call Anthony or Mark to let us know how you'll serve. If you have already signed up, Thank You!!!
IMB Missionary Appointment Service - On Wednesday, May 23rd we are traveling to Brentwood to attend a commissioning service for newly appointed missionaries with our International Mission Board. You will not have another opportunity to attend one of these services for a long time, as the IMB uses churches all over our country to host their missionary appointment services. We will not be having services here at First Baptist on Wednesday. We will be leaving the church parking lot at 5:00pm prompt. Please let pastor Mark know if you are going. Click here for a brief info spot on IMB website.
AWANA - A huge "Thank You" to everyone who volunteered and served in AWANA this year. It was a great year and you have made an eternal impact. In case you weren't there on Wednesday night for our end-of-the-year awards ceremony, I want to give you one number: 1,789. That's how many total Bible verses were memorized by our kids this year. That's Awesome!
True Gospel Sermon Series - Our sermon series from the book of Galatians continues this Sunday morning. We'll be looking at Galatians 1:10 in a sermon called "God Pleasers"
- Basketball Coach (1)
- Cheerleading Coach (1)
- Soccer Coach (1)
- Basketball group leaders (3)
- Cheerleading group leaders (4)
- Soccer group leaders (4)
- Preschool (3)
- Nursery (1)
- Photography (1)
IMB Missionary Appointment Service - On Wednesday, May 23rd we are traveling to Brentwood to attend a commissioning service for newly appointed missionaries with our International Mission Board. You will not have another opportunity to attend one of these services for a long time, as the IMB uses churches all over our country to host their missionary appointment services. We will not be having services here at First Baptist on Wednesday. We will be leaving the church parking lot at 5:00pm prompt. Please let pastor Mark know if you are going. Click here for a brief info spot on IMB website.
AWANA - A huge "Thank You" to everyone who volunteered and served in AWANA this year. It was a great year and you have made an eternal impact. In case you weren't there on Wednesday night for our end-of-the-year awards ceremony, I want to give you one number: 1,789. That's how many total Bible verses were memorized by our kids this year. That's Awesome!
True Gospel Sermon Series - Our sermon series from the book of Galatians continues this Sunday morning. We'll be looking at Galatians 1:10 in a sermon called "God Pleasers"
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Announcements (4.25.12)
The True Gospel - This Sunday starts our new sermon series on the true gospel. This series is based on the book of Galatians. Unfortunately, over time the gospel can be eroded, distorted, and abandoned. This was the exact situation for the churches that Paul was writing to in Galatia. They needed to recover the true gospel that they once were committed to!!! We start this Sunday morning for with Galatians 1:1-5.
Vacation Bible School - Our VBS is planned for June 4-7 in the evenings. We doing a Sports Camp VBS like we did last year. It's time for you to sign up to serve!! Sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board next to the sanctuary. Areas of service needed are head coaches, huddle group leaders, Bible story leaders, snack crew, registrations, preschool & nursery, nurse's station. There's a way for you to help!
AWANA Awards Ceremony - Wednesday, May 16th is our Awards Ceremony for all the kids. Even if you're not involved in AWANA, you are invited to come be part of this celebration!
IMB Commissioning Service - Wednesday, May 23rd we will travel to Brentwood for a commissioning service for newly appointed missionaries with our International Mission Board. We need to know how many people will be going so we can arrange appropriate transportation. Please let Pastor Mark know if you'd like to got. If you have never been to a missionary commissioning service, it is highly recommended that you go. You will hear inspiring testimonies.
DCHS Baccalaureate Service - On May 13th we will be hosting the DCHS Baccalaureate service in the LEC at 6:00 pm.
Vacation Bible School - Our VBS is planned for June 4-7 in the evenings. We doing a Sports Camp VBS like we did last year. It's time for you to sign up to serve!! Sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board next to the sanctuary. Areas of service needed are head coaches, huddle group leaders, Bible story leaders, snack crew, registrations, preschool & nursery, nurse's station. There's a way for you to help!
AWANA Awards Ceremony - Wednesday, May 16th is our Awards Ceremony for all the kids. Even if you're not involved in AWANA, you are invited to come be part of this celebration!
IMB Commissioning Service - Wednesday, May 23rd we will travel to Brentwood for a commissioning service for newly appointed missionaries with our International Mission Board. We need to know how many people will be going so we can arrange appropriate transportation. Please let Pastor Mark know if you'd like to got. If you have never been to a missionary commissioning service, it is highly recommended that you go. You will hear inspiring testimonies.
DCHS Baccalaureate Service - On May 13th we will be hosting the DCHS Baccalaureate service in the LEC at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Announcements (4.4.12)
Easter Sunrise Breakfast & Service - 6:30am this Sunday morning at the LEC. Our deacons will be serving up a hot breakfast!!! Worship to follow.
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - 2:00pm this Saturday at the home of Lillian Rice (420 Hickory Ln.). Also, we're still in need of more eggs filled with candy.
Disciple Now (Youth) - April 20-22. We need a few more host homes. Speak with Jordan.
AWANA store - We are having our final AWANA store of the year on May 9th. We need your help to stock the store with summer time toys. For those who are not familiar with the AWANA store...the kids earn points throughout the year by reciting verses from memory, bringing friends to club nights, wearing their uniforms, etc. AWANA store is the place where the kids can spend their points.
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - 2:00pm this Saturday at the home of Lillian Rice (420 Hickory Ln.). Also, we're still in need of more eggs filled with candy.
Disciple Now (Youth) - April 20-22. We need a few more host homes. Speak with Jordan.
AWANA store - We are having our final AWANA store of the year on May 9th. We need your help to stock the store with summer time toys. For those who are not familiar with the AWANA store...the kids earn points throughout the year by reciting verses from memory, bringing friends to club nights, wearing their uniforms, etc. AWANA store is the place where the kids can spend their points.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Announcements (3.28.12)
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 7th we will host an Easter Egg hunt at the LEC and adjoining church lots. We need you to bring lots of Easter Eggs filled with candy to the church office. There will also be a drop off box in the sanctuary lobby for you to use on Sunday morning.
AWANA schedule - There is no AWANA on April 4th since schools are on spring break.
AWANA store - We are having our final AWANA store of the year on May 9th. We need your help to stock the store with summer time toys. For those who are not familiar with the AWANA store...the kids earn points throughout the year by reciting verses from memory, bringing friends to club nights, wearing their uniforms, etc. AWANA store is the place where the kids can spend their points.
Palm Sunday / Easter Sunday - This Sunday (Palm Sunday) our youth sign team, "Signs of Love" will be leading us in worship with the praise team. On Easter Sunday we will have our sunrise breakfast and worship service at the LEC at 6:30am, followed by regular times for Sunday School and worship service.
Disciple Now (Youth) - April 20-22. See Jordan to sign up. Cost is $45 for weekend.
Business Meeting - This Sunday night after evening worship.
Naco Mission Trip - June 9-16. This Sunday is the last day to sign up for the trip.
Vacation Bible School - June 4-8. We are still in need of a lead person/team for VBS.
AWANA schedule - There is no AWANA on April 4th since schools are on spring break.
AWANA store - We are having our final AWANA store of the year on May 9th. We need your help to stock the store with summer time toys. For those who are not familiar with the AWANA store...the kids earn points throughout the year by reciting verses from memory, bringing friends to club nights, wearing their uniforms, etc. AWANA store is the place where the kids can spend their points.
Palm Sunday / Easter Sunday - This Sunday (Palm Sunday) our youth sign team, "Signs of Love" will be leading us in worship with the praise team. On Easter Sunday we will have our sunrise breakfast and worship service at the LEC at 6:30am, followed by regular times for Sunday School and worship service.
Disciple Now (Youth) - April 20-22. See Jordan to sign up. Cost is $45 for weekend.
Business Meeting - This Sunday night after evening worship.
Naco Mission Trip - June 9-16. This Sunday is the last day to sign up for the trip.
Vacation Bible School - June 4-8. We are still in need of a lead person/team for VBS.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Not Your Typical Announcement Blog
I just wanted to begin this week's edition of the announcements with something a little different.
I want you to know that I love you, and I count it a privilege to be your pastor. I don't take lightly the opportunity I have to share the Word of God with you every week. Nothing lasts forever, so while I have this opportunity I will embrace it fully, and I hope you'll come prepared every Sunday to hear from our Lord.
You are loved. You are also prayed for. I want you to know that the work of the ministry is not accomplished in human strength, power, or wisdom. It is accomplished by the Spirit of God through prayer. I am praying for you and for our church corporate, that God would do great things through us. I am also constantly praying that we would experience Jesus every Sunday and see him exalted in our midst.
On to the announcement list...
Vacation Bible School - We are looking to build a lead team for VBS. We are going to do the same VBS as last year, Mega Sports Camp. The dates for VBS are June 4-8. Please let Anthony or Mark know if you would like to be part of the lead team.
Sola -This Sunday we continue our sermon series covering the "5 Solas" of the Reformation. The word "sola" comes from Latin and means "alone". These 5 statements listed below were the theological truths that Protestant Reformation was built around, as they attempted to return the church to its Biblical roots.
Naco, AZ / Mexico Mission Trip - The dates are June 9-16. This trip will focus mostly on children's and youth ministry and a little on some light construction projects. Naco Baptist Church has started a new church in Mexico, and we are going to do a VBS on the Mexico side of the border to help establish this new church. We will also rerun the same VBS in the evenings at Naco Baptist on the Arizona side of the border.
Approximate trip cost is $400. Sign up on the bulletin board. We will purchase plane tickets by the end of March.
Membership Discovery - This is for anyone interested in knowing more information about FBC. If you're wanting to become a member of FBC, then you need to attend this class. March 25th at 5:00pm.
I want you to know that I love you, and I count it a privilege to be your pastor. I don't take lightly the opportunity I have to share the Word of God with you every week. Nothing lasts forever, so while I have this opportunity I will embrace it fully, and I hope you'll come prepared every Sunday to hear from our Lord.
You are loved. You are also prayed for. I want you to know that the work of the ministry is not accomplished in human strength, power, or wisdom. It is accomplished by the Spirit of God through prayer. I am praying for you and for our church corporate, that God would do great things through us. I am also constantly praying that we would experience Jesus every Sunday and see him exalted in our midst.
On to the announcement list...
Vacation Bible School - We are looking to build a lead team for VBS. We are going to do the same VBS as last year, Mega Sports Camp. The dates for VBS are June 4-8. Please let Anthony or Mark know if you would like to be part of the lead team.
Sola -This Sunday we continue our sermon series covering the "5 Solas" of the Reformation. The word "sola" comes from Latin and means "alone". These 5 statements listed below were the theological truths that Protestant Reformation was built around, as they attempted to return the church to its Biblical roots.
- Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone)
- Sola Gratia (Grace alone)
- Sola Fide (Faith alone) - This Sunday
- Solus Christus (Christ alone)
- Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God alone).
Naco, AZ / Mexico Mission Trip - The dates are June 9-16. This trip will focus mostly on children's and youth ministry and a little on some light construction projects. Naco Baptist Church has started a new church in Mexico, and we are going to do a VBS on the Mexico side of the border to help establish this new church. We will also rerun the same VBS in the evenings at Naco Baptist on the Arizona side of the border.
Approximate trip cost is $400. Sign up on the bulletin board. We will purchase plane tickets by the end of March.
Membership Discovery - This is for anyone interested in knowing more information about FBC. If you're wanting to become a member of FBC, then you need to attend this class. March 25th at 5:00pm.
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