First Baptist Owensboro
April 2017
GOD AT WORK IN EAST ASIA
EASTER ON THE ISLAND
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Lord is working in East Asia as our
The Grays explain why Easter is
Sunrise Children's Services, Know Your
mission team recounts in God at Work.
not celebrated on their island.
Deacons, Construction Updates, & more!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Word from Paul ................................................. 1 Disciple Now by Will Smith.................................. 8 God at Work in East Asia .................................2–3 In February 2017, our Student & Recreation Minister, Will Smith, took at team of men to East Asia on mission. In this month's God at Work, the mission team shares what the Lord is doing in the places they traveled.
Our students attended a city-wide Disciple Now weekend in March. And what a great time of worship, fellowship, and service it was!
Know Your Deacons.............................................. 9
Easter on the Island by the Grays.....................4–5
This month we introduce a new feature: Know Your Deacons! In March, our Chairman, Steve Swift, and Assistant Chairman, Jim Lambert, introduce themselves.
The Grays are on mission on an island where Easter is not celebrated. In this article, they discuss the people on their island and how Jesus is affecting or not affecting their lives.
Construction Update & the New Addition by Bob Farmer .................................................... 10–11
Parenting Seminar & Dedication of Families .... 6 Our Dedication of Families is coming up in May, so we will host an ApParent Privilege seminar in April for all parents. Learn more about how you can participate.
Renovation on the 1920s building and construction of the new addition is moving along. Bob Farmer updates us on the progress of the project so far.
Holy Week Devotional Reading & Schedule ......................................................................... 12–13
First On Mission Focus: Sunrise Children's Services ................................................................... 7 Happening in April: An Overview of Upcoming Events ............................................................. 14–15 Each year, your First On Mission giving supports Sunrise Children's Services. Learn more about Sunrise in this month's First On Mission Focus.
Calendar of Events ..............................................16 March: A Month in Review ................................17
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MEET OUR STAFF PASTOR
Paul Strahan PStrahan@fbcowb.org
WORSHIP
Derry Billingsley DBillingsley@fbcowb.org
DISCIPLESHIP
Wesley Dunn WDunn@fbcowb.org
ADMINISTRATION & SENIOR ADULTS
Bob Farmer BFarmer@fbcowb.org
CHILDREN
Suzie Horner SHorner@fbcowb.org
STUDENTS & MISSIONS Will Smith WSmith@fbcowb.org
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Alisha Williams AWilliams@fbcowb.org
OFFICE MANAGER Judi West JWest@fbcowb.org
FINANCIAL SUPERVISOR
LOVE TO THE UTTERMOST
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DEVOTIONAL READINGS FOR HOLY WEEK FROM JOHN PIPER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Maeghan Adams MAdams@fbcowb.org Michele Burton MBurton@fbcowb.org Susan Dant SDant@fbcowb.org
Barbara Wright BWright@fbcowb.org
230 JR Miller Blvd • Owensboro, KY 42303 • 270.683.3505 • fbcowb.org
by Paul Strahan, Pastor
I
recently began a series of messages on the doctrines, or core
EASTER IS OUR SUPER BOWL
principles, of our Christian faith.
I smiled as one of our pastors de-
Paul knew the truth. He was an eye-
The basis of this teaching is the Word
scribed the importance of Easter
witness: “But in fact Christ has been
of God. The apostle Paul told Timothy,
Sunday. He said: “Easter is our Super
raised from the dead, the first fruits of
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is
Bowl. It’s the biggest day of the year. If
those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corin-
useful for teaching, rebuking, correct-
we don’t make it happen on Easter, we
thians 15:20).
ing and training in righteousness.”
have missed a real opportunity.”
(2 Timothy 3:16 NIV) In a short time we will be celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! Let’s begin praying for this most important Sunday! Let’s also begin thinking of ways we can reach our unchurched neighbors and friends this Easter. This can be the greatest outreach Sunday of the year. Let’s reach out and touch someone! To the right are some thoughts on Easter from my good friend and pastor, Dr. Waylon Bailey.
by Dr. Waylon Bailey
Those who were with Jesus from the
While that may be an exaggeration, it
beginning continued to serve and to
is only a slight exaggeration.
risk their lives because they knew the
Easter is a great opportunity to tell the life-changing power of Christ. It is the
truth—Christ had been raised from the dead!
opportunity to let our friends know
If all this is true—including the Super
why we worship and why we serve.
Bowl analogy—why don’t we invite our
We do so because of the hope of the
unchurched friends to join with us as
resurrection.
we worship and praise the resurrected
Paul made it clear that our only hope
Lord?
is in the resurrected Christ. “If for this
Is there any better time to reach out to
life only we have hoped in Christ, we
the unchurched around us? Though
are of all men most to be pitied” (1
the world is generally illiterate about
Corinthians 15:19). “If Christ has not
Scripture, they know that Easter has to
been raised, your faith is futile and you
do with Christ.
are still in your sins” (I Corinthians 15:17). The resurrection is everything!
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GOD AT WORK
IN EAST ASIA
I
n the 18th century, Robert Burns
where we had planned, we decided to
penned a poem called “To A
stay in a larger city neighboring the vil-
Mouse”. In it a mouse builds a
lage in which we had planned to spend
winter nest in a wheat field only to see
our time. This city is also in the target
a farmer come along and plow up the
area that our missionaries are trying to
field for planting. It is from that poem
reach. Having zero contacts, we decided
that we get the phrase “the best laid
that the best use of our time would be
plans of mice and men often go awry”.
to prayer walk this city. They happened
That couldn’t have been more true for
to have an outdoor market, so we began
our East Asia trip. Regardless of how
our prayer walk there. After 45 minutes
well you plan and how you try to lay out
or so, we decided to head back to our
expectations to the team, if God has His
hotel. As we begin to leave the market,
hand in it, there's a good chance it will
a Chinese man looked at our group and
change. Initially we planned to spend
said “Jesus Christ is good news!” We
five days sharing the story of Jesus in
were obviously stunned and motioned
remote villages in East Asia. However,
for our missionary to come over and
almost from the moment we left the
talk with the man. We found out that he
U.S., our plans began to unravel. We
was a house church pastor of a church
missed flights and had long car rides
that was meeting at the very moment
after those missed flights. Our contact
we were prayer walking the area. It was
in one village got hurt while working
confirmation to our group that the Lord
and ended up staying in the hospital
was indeed working and that He has
for three days, resulting in us trying to
everything under control. Please pray
figure out “plan B”. Due to his hospital-
for that house church pastor. Pray for
ization, we were not able to spend our
our missionaries working tirelessly to
time at the villages. It was at this point
reach their people group. Pray that God
the Lord said, “Watch this!"
would be glorified throughout every
Once we found out that we could not go 2 | Connect Magazine
tribe, tongue, and nation.
by Will Smith (Students & Missions) and the 2017 East Asia Mission Team
Kent Moore Several times throughout our trip we made it a priority to visit different temples containing multiple gods that the E people worshipped. We did this specifically to pray that the Most High God would free the E people from the fear and idolatry that controls them spiritually and that He would open their eyes, hearts, ears, and minds to His Truth. These temples were usually built on the highest peaks, and as we looked out at the numerous homes that spotted the hillsides in every direction, my heart broke because of the darkness that these people didn’t even know they were in. On one specific occasion, after hiking almost one mile straight up the side of a mountain, we reached a temple where I was able to read Isaiah 44 aloud in the presence of the statue of Buddah. As I read, I prayed God would reveal Himself to the E people and that they would realize their sin and the futility of worshipping images made by the hands of man. At the same time though, I also praised God that He had seen fit to
reveal Himself to me and save me from
we also planted many seeds. We were
a life of idolatry. It hit me that God has
also able to encourage our mission part-
not done this solely for my future ben-
ner and others who have been called to
efit of eternal life with Him in Heaven
the long term mission field.
but for the here and now as well. I have been saved for His Glory and my good, so that I can be His mouthpiece and messenger to a lost and dying world that will spend eternity separated from Him if they do not confess with their hearts and mouths that Jesus Christ is their Savior and Lord. “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to hear without someone
Chad Hall For most of us our daily lives are planned out, or at least controlled somewhat, by a schedule. We make
Will and our mission partner had an
plans for our weekends and plan trips
agenda. It was rather obvious that God
and vacations months in advance. On
was not concerned with their agenda
our recent trip to East Asia, this was
or ours. God had a plan of His own,
true as well. Plans and schedules where
and He continued to place us where we
made in order to make the most of our
would be most effective to do His work.
time there, but what happens when plan
Each day was an adventure. We never
don’t go as expected? You see God at
knew where He would lead us, but it
work! While our work in planning and
always seemed to be the right place.
preparation was with good intent, God
I believe the Lord sent me to East Asia
had another plan.
not only to share and encourage, but
Delayed flights, changes in weather, and
also to grow me in my walk with Him. I
missed contacts all can be frustrating,
was encouraged by Chad and Kent and
but it forced us to change our plans. The
their eagerness to share. I did not have
people we met because of these frus-
an opportunity to share directly, but
trations could have only been in God’s
I was able to pray with a man that we
plans. An adventure into a new village
encountered while hiking in the moun-
just “to see the country” turned into an
“And I heard the voice of the Lord say-
tains. Kent tried to share with him, but
opportunity to share the gospel! Rain
ing, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will
he did not seem receptive so we prayed
ended our day early in another village,
go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send
with him and went on our way.
which turned into an opportunity to
preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!’…So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” —Romans 10:14-15, 17
me.'" —Isaiah 6:8
We had a few issues traveling to and
meet a believer in the market!
Here I am Lord! SEND ME.
from, but Will handled it like a pro. I
It became evident to us as plans
Aaron Walker
am thankful for his friendship. I am
changed that God’s plan was made
also thankful for Chad and Kent. I
clearer. The frustrations turned into en-
What an amazing trip! We had many
know that God purposefully placed me
couragement. It was at that point it was
opportunities to share, but not only
around these three godly men.
clear to see God at work in East Asia!
were we able to share the Good News,
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by the Grays
H
appy Easter! Actually, Easter isn’t a holiday that is recognized on the island. Years ago, the Catholic Church was given the option to select which holidays that Christians would celebrate and rather than choose Easter, the leaders chose to celebrate All Saints Day. Sad, but this is a true reflection of the place that we call home. As the body of
Christ, we still celebrate this amazing day with believers on the island, regardless of the government’s stance on this special day in our lives. I sat in an old building in the middle of downtown and watched a large multitude of people hurrying about their day like every other day of the week. I would describe it as chaotic. As I looked through the window, my focus changed and I realized at one point that I was looking through a fractured windowpane. The pane was severely fractured and I would guess there were no less than 200 individual pieces of all sizes and shapes still connected in the frame. I was quickly reminded of some of the people that we are currently engaging in ministry…shattered people, somehow holding it together…people that are prosti-
tutes, drug addicts, criminals, adulterers, abused, sick, neglected, hopeless, and disenfranchised. Chaos abounds. Brokenness 4 | Connect Magazine
abounds. These people have never
decisions for Christ, but the decision did
experienced the resurrection! These
not come from their heart. How do we
people have never had the experience of
know? When a person makes a com-
having Jesus as Lord and Savior of their
mitment with their head they typically
lives. These people need to experience
return to their sinful ways within a short
the power found in the resurrection of
period of time and they experience no
Jesus. As a matter of fact, there are many
transformation. If this is an example of
people experiencing Jesus through the
your life, my encouragement for you is
proclamation of the gospel. We are so
to ask the Lord for His forgiveness and
excited to watch people walk out of the
choose with your heart to make Him
darkness and into the light. The resur-
king of your life.
rection makes this possible!
When a person makes a decision for
There is another group of people that
Christ from their heart, transformation
we see on the island. Some of them
always follows. The resurrection becomes
have brokenness, trials, sickness, and
a precious reality and a powerful force in
struggles, but we find them inside the
their life. If this is you…Praise God!
church on Sunday mornings. However, this group of people are sharply dressed, they know the Word of God, they can recite Scripture, they sing along during the time of worship at church, they attend the meetings, they give money, but the reality is that they have traded being a disciple of Jesus to being a good church member. To this group, Easter isn’t just any ordinary day! This is a day to dress up, go to church, and after church visit their extended family for a meal. The resurrection has lost power in their lives. They have gone through the motions their entire life. It’s just another Easter like all of the others. New clothes, lots of candy, and a 30-minute message from the Bible. However, there are people in this group that are realizing that there must be more to following Jesus than going to church. We are learning that a lot of
If you find yourself in a season of complacency…there’s still time. Do you want to experience the power of the resurrection? If so, repent. How do you restore the power of the resurrection in your life? Obey Jesus. Jesus gave His followers clear instructions that gave them purpose and brought transformational power to others. You want to see HIS power? Heed the instructions of Jesus and “go make disciples”. There is no greater joy, nothing more exhilarating than helping a friend, loved one, or a complete stranger make a decision to give their life to Christ. This Easter, let’s commit to honor Him by proclaiming the Good News. As you pursue your Jerusalem, we’ll continue to pursue the ends of the Earth. Together, we can accomplish the Great Commission!
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PARENTING SEMINAR Friday & Saturday, April 28–29
ApParent Privilege Apparent Privilege will arm parents with Biblical understanding and up-to-the-minute research to show them the unparalleled opportunity they have to be the primary influence of their children. It will give parents a Biblical view of parenting, answer questions and concerns we all have, and help them understand how Christian parenting must become more than taking your children to church. Participants will receive the book ApParent Privilege (one per household) along with a companion listening guide. This seminar is a prerequisite to participation in the Dedication of Families service on Sunday, May 7th. Friday: 6–8 PM (Dinner provided) Saturday: 9 AM–Noon (Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM) Register online at fbcowb.org/parent or by contacting the church office at 270-683-3505.
DEDICATION OF FAMILIES Sunday, May 7 in Both Morning Services
This is a special service where the parents and congregation join together in their commitment before God and one another to raise these new children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Contact Alisha Williams at AWilliams@fbcowb.org if you have any questions about these two events. 6 | Connect Magazine
FIRST ON MISSION FOCUS "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." —James 1:27
What is the mission of Sunrise? Sunrise Children's Services provides care and hope for hurting families and children through Christ-centered ministries. Sunrise Children's Services has been at the forefront in the fight to protect Kentucky's children since 1869. Today, Sunrise is a home for children who have been abused and neglected—children whose lives have been scarred by unspeakable physical, sexual, and emotional abuse—and who have been removed from their homes. From the president of our organization down to our direct care staff, our goal every day is to provide a place of refuge, of hope, of love, and of healing to these children whose lives have been devastated. For these children, Sunrise is a place where they can begin to feel safe, a place where they encounter adults who give unconditional love, a place where they can begin to learn that the world can be a good place.
How does Sunrise Children's Services help hurting children throughout Kentucky? SCS provides or assists those in need in the following: adoption, family services, foster care, independent living, psychiatric treatment, therapeutic residential care, VentureOn (support for those ages 18–21 who are no longer a part of the foster system), and youth support services.
How can I support Sunrise? You can give financial support by sacrificially giving to our First On Mission offering. Each year, First Baptist Owensboro gives 5% of our total First On Mission offering to Sunrise Children's Services. To give to the FOM offering, just designate FOM on your offering envelope, your check, or by designating an amount when giving online at fbcowb.org. Our online giving is located under the Resources menu item. If the Lord is calling you to give more than just financially, prayerfully consider fostering a child. SCS is seeking families to surround a child and invite him or her to experience a community that is the church made real in action, not just in word. Coming to the defense of the broken, showing the love of God to the helpless, creating an environment of love and support for the forgotten and seeking justice in the midst of chaos is the very calling of the church, and Sunrise works to fulfill that calling every day. To learn more about how you can foster a child through Sunrise Children's Services, visit sunrise.org and click on the Foster Parenting menu item.
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DISCIPLE NOW 2017 by Will Smith, Students & Missions
Our Student Ministry had the opportunity to participate in the city-wide Disciple Now (DNow) weekend, March 17–18. If you are not familiar with DNow weekends, they are a specifically designed weekend that encourages and challenges students to grow closer in their walk with the Lord. We joined five other churches at Bellevue Baptist Church for a weekend of worship, Bible study, and community service projects. Saturday we had the opportunity to serve at three different locations. We served at Friends of Sinners, Crossroads Outreach Center, and the YMCA. Our crew was phenomenal! We shoveled dirt, moved rocks, cleaned floors, wiped down doors and baseboards, removed
brush, cleaned up garden planters, and a few other things along the way. They worked extremely hard and never once complained. Our students were able to be the “hands and feet” of Jesus throughout our community. I consider it a great blessing to have served along side them on DNow weekend!
Student & Leader Testimonies Garrett Mayfield: "I enjoyed serving the community, spending time with friends, and worshipping God." JJ Poole (Leader): "DNow was a great weekend, and I'm very thankful for the opportunity to help lead our youth. Being able to gather with other churches in our community was incredible. I was extremely proud of how hard our youth worked during the volunteer projects."
KNOW YOUR DEACONS
This month, we introduce a new feature: Know Your Deacons! These men of God are tasked with the mission of caring for our church's needs. Keep them in your daily prayers as they seek to serve our congregation and pursue unity in the church. somebody would think about. It is the first chapter of Matthew where he is showing the lineage of Jesus. What made an impression on me from this section, and what I tried to impress on the Mavericks Sunday School class that I teach, is how God can and does use whoever He chooses to accomplish His will...
STEVE SWIFT, CHAIRMAN How long have you been an FBC member? Kim and I have been members for seven years.
What is a passage of Scripture that has recently had an impact on you and in what way? A passage that has had an impact on me just recently is from one of our recent Sunday school lessons. It is certainly not one that
including a former prostitute (Rahab) and a former idol worshiper (Ruth). If God chooses to extend His mercy towards them, and use them in such an important way, then He can certainly use you and me today!
What are specific ways that you pray for the congregation of FBC? My prayer for FBC is that we will understand how deep the Father's love is, that nobody is beyond His reach, and no believer is too old or too young to be of use to Him.
What is a passage of Scripture that has recently had an impact on you and in what way? I have two favorite Scriptures. The first is John 3:16 and the second is the 23rd Psalm. These Scriptures have had a longterm as well as a recent impact on my daily Christian walk.
JIM LAMBERT, ASST. CHAIRMAN
What are specific ways that you pray for How long have you been an FBC member? the congregation of FBC? Judy and I moved to Owensboro from Meade County in the summer of 1971 and joined First Baptist that fall.
I pray for our church staff and missionaries serving throughout the world. I also pray for my family and our church family as they face difficult life issues.
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T
here has been a tremendous amount of changes in our construction project this past
month. Walls have been added to all of the rooms located on the third floor of the renovation area. The steel joists have been added to the first and second floor areas. Lanham is now installing all the steel joists in the office complex area so that you can actually see the outline of all of the offices. Installation of the sprinkler system is about 80% complete
in the renovation area. The new addition has taken shape as they have completed most of the structural work. Recently they installed the concrete wall board on the new addition and enclosed the window areas
ers have also been onsite recently to install the roof on the new addition and to tie in to the existing buildings. According to Lanham, we are now “dried in” so they can continue to tie in to the existing buildings.
with plastic to allow the contractor
One of our intended goals for the
to move forward with the sprinkler,
renovation and construction was to
plumbing, and electrical work. Hope-
be energy efficient. We are installing
fully soon they will insulate the outside
LED lighting, installing energy efficient
walls with insulation foam so they can
heating and air, and replacing all win-
begin bricking the new addition. Roof-
dows with new windows that are energy
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE & THE
10 | Connect Magazine
rated. Due to the installation of these
The work in the CLC is the next big
received a new time schedule. We hope
energy saving elements we will see a de-
change on the construction schedule.
to be able to give you a new comple-
crease in our energy bills in the future.
Lanham has begun demolition of the
tion date in our update next month.
walls where the new entrances will be
Obviously, there are many factors in a
located going into the CLC from the
construction project that might delay
new addition. Due to elevation issues
the project, but I am hopeful we can
they must build ramps going from the
have a clearer time schedule by the end
new addition into the CLC. Hopefully,
of April.
The new temperature controls have been installed in the CLC and the Education building. The controls are now controlled by a software program which will allow us to monitor all temperature controls in every room in the church with one software program. We will
this work will be completed by the end of April.
have the ability to make changes quickly
Many of you have asked when the proj-
if it is necessary.
ect will be completed. We have not yet
NEW ADDITION
by Bob Farmer, Administration & Senior Adults
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LOVE TO THE UTTERMOST
DEVOTIONAL READINGS FOR HOLY WEEK Easter is a special time of celebration for the Christian. The church gathers to celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ! Sure, that is our intention each and every week and there are no days that are more particularly holy than others, but for most of church history there has been a special emphasis on Holy Week‌beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating on Easter Sunday! We would like to help as you walk through these eight days this year by providing a devotional guide. The guide is from Desiring God Ministries and authored by John Piper. It includes a biblical and devotional reading each day that will help you to freshly encounter the good news, The Gospel of Jesus Christ! May the Lord use our time in the Word and prayer this Holy Week to draw us closer to Himself and emboldened to share this good news with eternal impact! The booklets will be made available at the locations where Connect Magazines are found. Please pick one up prior to or on Palm Sunday and join together with others in walking through the devotional this Holy Week. DEVOTIONAL READINGS FOR HOLY WEEK FROM JOHN PIPER 12 | Connect Magazine
HOLY WEEK AT FIRST BAPTIST PALM SUNDAY
GOOD FRIDAY
Celebration of the Lord's Supper | April 9 at 8:30 & 11 AM
Office & CLC Closed | April 14
Matthew 21:7-9: They brought the donkey and the colt and placed
John 19:28-30: Later, knowing that everything had now been
their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread
finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am
their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees
thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge
and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him
in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to
and those that followed shouted,
Jesus’ lips. When He had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, He bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
“Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Easter Celebration | April 16 at 8:30 & 11 AM
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Luke 24:1-6a: On the first day of the week, very early in the morn-
Service of Shadows | April 13 at 7 PM
ing, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the
John 13:14–15, 34–35: "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you...A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
EASTER SUNDAY
tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!
Find specific details about these events on page 15.
HAPPENING IN APRIL
Spring is here, and Easter is almost upon us! Here are some activities going on at FBC this month.
NO WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES Wednesday, April 1
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 16 at 8:30 & 11 AM
Celebrate the risen savior with us on Easter
There will be no activities on Wednesday, April
morning! Friends, family, and our communi-
1st. This includes noon prayer lunch and all
ty are welcome, so invite away! Children are
evening studies, activities, and rehearsals.
encouraged to worship with their families as
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
Children's Church will not meet.
We will remember and proclaim Jesus Christ's
We encourage all fathers, grandfathers, and
sacrifice during worship on Palm Sunday, April
K-5th grade princesses to join us for a wonder-
9th in both morning worship services! Take the
ful night at the Cinderella Ball in the Fellowship
opportunity to prepare your heart and mind in
Hall! The cost is $30 per couple, $40 for 3, and
the days prior to this special time.
dress is dressy dress for girls and escorts. Visit
Sunday, April 9 at 8:30 & 11 AM
CHILDREN'S VBS SING-ALONG
Begins Wednesday, April 12 at 6 PM
CINDERELLA BALL Friday, April 21 at 6 PM
fbcowb.org to register by April 19th (required).
SECRET CHURCH
Friday, April 21 at 5:30–11:30 PM
Join us in Room 300 as we say Y-Y-Y-Y-Yes to
We will explore answers to critical questions
V-V-V-VBS by singing VBS songs from past
about the Bible in order to discern what place
themes and from our upcoming 2017 VBS!
it should (or should not) have in the lives of
SERVICE OF SHADOWS
Christians and what those answers mean for
Thursday, April 13 at 7 PM
This service, also called a Tenebrae service, focuses on the last hours of Christ’s time on the earth. Included are readings from the gospels,
our lives, our families, and our churches in the culture around us. More info on the back cover.
PARENTING SEMINAR Friday & Saturday, April 28–29
music, and candles which are extinguished as
All parents are welcome to join us for our
the service progresses. Join us as we remember
ApParent Privilege seminar! Participants can
Christ and His sacrificial love. Featuring our
register online at fbcowb.org/parent. See page
Sanctuary Choir and instrumentalists.
six for more information.
OFFICE & CLC CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY
DISCOVER FBC
Friday, April 14
Sunday, April 30 at 3–7 PM
Want to learn more about FBC? Interested in
The church office and the Christian Life Center
becoming a member? If so, register by Wednes-
will be closed on Good Friday, April 14th.
day, April 26th at fbcowb.org/discoverfbc. April 2017 | 15
APRIL Calendar of Events
2 SUNDAY
No Children's Church
8:30 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Classic Worship Sunday School Elevate Worship Evening Worship
5 WEDNESDAY 6 THURSDAY 9PALM SUNDAY
No Wednesday Activities
6:00 PM Seekers Prayer Lord's Supper Observed
8:30 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Classic Worship Sunday School Elevate Worship Evening Worship
11 12 WEDNESDAY TUESDAY
9:30 AM Jo Nelson Study
12:00 PM Prayer Meeting 4:45 PM Family Supper 6:00 PM Studies & SS Review
6:00 PM Children's Sing-A-Long Begins
13 THURSDAY 7:00 PM Service of Shadows 14GOOD FRIDAY Good Friday | Office & CLC Closed
16EASTER SUNDAY
No Children's Church No Evening Worship
8:30 AM Classic Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Elevate Worship
19
WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM 4:45 PM 6:00 PM
Prayer Meeting (FH) Family Supper Studies & SS Review
20 21FRIDAY 5:30 PM Secret Church THURSDAY
6:00 PM Seekers Prayer
Monday–Thursday 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 1 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 3 PM
OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8 AM - 1 PM
6:00 PM Cinderella Ball
BROADCAST INFO
8:30 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Our service is broadcast on 90.3 WKWC on Sundays at 10 AM and Channel 72 Tuesdays at 7 PM and Wednesdays at 9 AM. Services are on a one week delay.
23SUNDAY
Classic Worship Sunday School Elevate Worship Evening Worship Deacon Meeting
26WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM 4:45 PM 6:00 PM
Prayer Meeting Family Supper Studies & SS Review
28 FRIDAY 29SATURDAY 30SUNDAY
Parenting Seminar Day One
Parenting Seminar Day Two
8:30 AM Classic Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Elevate Worship
3:00 PM Discover FBC 6:00 PM 16 | Connect Magazine
CLC HOURS
Evening Worship
Note: If sensitive information is mentioned in a service, it cannot be broadcast. An older service will be aired in its place.
MINISTER ON CALL If you have an after hours emergency, please call 270.683.3505 and press 9 to reach the minister on call.
MARCH: A MONTH IN REVIEW
"If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together." —1 Corinthians 12:26
CHURCH FAMILY REPORTS
FEBRUARY 21–MARCH 20
CONGRATULATIONS...We rejoice with Julie & Wesley Dunn in the birth of their son, Jesse Kenton Dunn, on March 16th. SYMPATHY...We offer Christian love and sympathy to Don (Ann) Harris in the death of his mother and Larry (Lamone) Mayfield of his aunt, Eva Flourine Bradford Harris; to Debbie (Randall) Brown in the death of her father, Jessy Rhoades; to Mary Alice Riherd in the death of her mother, Eleanor Mann; and to Larry (Cheryl) Sansom in the death of his sister, Janet Holbrook.
WELCOME FIRST BAPTIST'S NEWEST MEMBERS!
Joined by Transfer of Letter October 16th Nathan Howard Joined by Statement of Faith October 16th Jill Howard Pictured with their children Emily & Mason Howard
Joined by Transfer of Letter February 19th Jeff & Vicky Hammond
Joined by Transfer of Letter March 5th Tyler & Kailey Matthews
Joined by Baptism March 19th Andrew Hollis April 2017 | 17
SCRIPTURE AND AUTHORITY IN AN AGE OF
SKEPTICISM FRIDAY, APRIL 21 AT 5:30 PM
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