First Baptist Owensboro
January 2018
A NEW BEGINNING
DAILY BIBLE READING
DISCOVER FBC
Pastor Paul talks about the new year
Start the new year in God's Word! Let
Discover FBC is now a month-long
and how we can see God's perspective.
this three month plan be your guide.
Sunday School class! Info on page 3.
A
fresh start, a new beginning,
year that God is causing all things to
I consider bad. However, that little
a chance at redemption—and
work together for good? Paul says that
three-letter word cannot be dismissed.
in my favorite sport, golf—a
we know, and so he is speaking not by
Paul said God causes ALL things to
mulligan. These are ways to express
hearsay or from someone else’s experi-
work together for good. Do you believe
that a New Year is beginning. I am sure
ence. He is declaring that he has had the
God can and will use even the things we
many of you are like I am in this re-
experience and knows God is doing this
label as “bad” and “unwanted” to work
spect; I am excited to start with a clean
in his life. The apostle found himself
together for good?
slate for 2018. As I reflect on the past
many times in jail for his faith, and
year, I can see clearly how God used
there is no doubt Paul saw each of those
the good and the bad to challenge, love,
instances as God working those experi-
grow, encourage, and even discipline
ences together for good.
me in my spiritual life.
This verse has one more caveat. Paul qualifies who can claim it as a promise from God. He states very clearly that “those who love God and are called
Are there things that happened in
according to His purpose!” The coming
Paul’s words to the church in the book
your life in 2017 which you can apply
year will be filled with the good, the
of Romans are easy to recite but some-
Romans 8:28 and believe that God will
bad, and the ugly. However as people
times difficult to accept. In Romans
cause those things to work together
who love God, who are called accord-
8:28 we read these words, “And we
for good? I sometimes wish Paul had
ing to His purpose, we can trust God
know that God causes all things to work
written, “God works all things and it
will cause all things to work together
together for good to those who love
is GOOD,” but he did not say it that
for good. Let’s love God with all our
God, to those who are called according
way. Paul said God causes all things
heart, mind, soul, and body, then look
to His purpose.” That verse flows so
to work TOGETHER for good. I have
for God in all things that He might be
smoothly over my lips, but in reality
also wanted many times for Paul to say,
glorified in and through us this year.
and practice, it is often a difficult lesson
“God causes only the GOOD THINGS
to learn. Are there any life lessons this
to work together” and not the things
DAILY BIBLE READING PLAN Disciples of Jesus take part in regular Bible reading and prayer. We are providing the following plan as a guide to help with these disciplines. Our hope is that participants will be guided and taught by the Holy Spirit to see God more clearly, focusing our thoughts on Jesus each day in a way that changes us from the inside-out. These helps are provided for those who desire further guidance in the disciplines of Bible reading and prayer. Starting and continuing a plan to read the Bible can be intimidating, as well as difficult. We encourage you to plan the best time and location for you and resolve to pursue God each day. This reading plan is for each day of the week, lasting for a quarter of the year. For many, the yearlong plan can be daunting, so this is an attainable goal that has a “finish line” in sight! January 1
Lamentations 1
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January 31
Ezekiel 33
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March 2
Hosea 5–7
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January 2
Lamentations 2
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February 1
Ezekiel 34
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March 3
Hosea 8–9
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January 3
Lamentations 3–4 ___
February 1
Ezekiel 35
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March 4
Hosea 10–12
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January 4
Lamentations 5
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February 3
Ezekiel 36
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March 5
Hosea 13–14
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January 5
Ezekiel 1–2
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February 4
Ezekiel 37
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March 6
Joel 1–2
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January 6
Ezekiel 3
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February 5
Ezekiel 38
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March 7
Joel 3
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January 7
Ezekiel 4–5
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February 6
Ezekiel 39
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March 8
Amos 1–2
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January 8
Ezekiel 6–7
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February 7
Ezekiel 40
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March 9
Amos 3–4
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January 9
Ezekiel 8
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February 8
Ezekiel 41
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March 10
Amos 5–6
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January 10
Ezekiel 9–10
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February 9
Ezekiel 42
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March 11
Amos 7–9
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January 11
Ezekiel 11
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February 10
Ezekiel 43
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March 12
Obadiah 1
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January 12
Ezekiel 12
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February 11
Ezekiel 44
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March 13
Jonah 1–3
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January 13
Ezekiel 13–14
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February 12
Ezekiel 45
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March 14
Micah 1
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January 14
Ezekiel 15
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February 13
Ezekiel 46
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March 15
Micah 2–3
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January 15
Ezekiel 16
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February 14
Ezekiel 47–48
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March 16
Micah 4–5
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January 16
Ezekiel 17
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February 15
Daniel 1
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March 17
Micah 6–7
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January 17
Ezekiel 18
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February 16
Daniel 2
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March 18
Nahum 1–3
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January 18
Ezekiel 19
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February 17
Daniel 3
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March 19
Habakkuk 1–2
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January 19
Ezekiel 20
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February 18
Daniel 4
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March 20
Habakkuk 3
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January 20
Ezekiel 21
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February 19
Daniel 5
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March 21
Zephaniah 1–3
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January 21
Ezekiel 22
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February 20
Daniel 6
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March 22
Haggai 1
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January 22
Ezekiel 23
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February 21
Daniel 7
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March 23
Zechariah 1
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January 23
Ezekiel 24
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February 22
Daniel 8
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March 24
Zechariah 2–4
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January 24
Ezekiel 25
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February 23
Daniel 9
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March 25
Zechariah 5–7
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January 25
Ezekiel 26
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February 24
Daniel 10
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March 26
Zechariah 8
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January 26
Ezekiel 27
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February 25
Daniel 11
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March 27
Zechariah 9–10
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January 27
Ezekiel 28
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February 26
Daniel 12
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March 28
Zechariah11–12 ___
January 28
Ezekiel 29–30
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February 27
Hosea 1
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March 29
Zechariah 13–14 ___
January 29
Ezekiel 31
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February 28
Hosea 2
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March 30
Malachi 1–2
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January 30
Ezekiel 32
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March 1
Hosea 3–4
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March 31
Malachi 3–4
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Discover FBC is designed to help
those adults who may be interested in
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Why does membership matter?
consecutive Sundays for the class.
•
What does First Baptist Owensboro
This is a wonderful time for anyone to
believe (as Southern Baptists)?
attend because it is either right before
membership at First Baptist Owensboro or anyone who is visiting and merely
•
What is FBC's mission and purpose?
or after one of our worship services on
wants to know more about the church.
•
What goes on at FBC (worship,
Sundays! In addition, it is a wonderful
ministry, and missions)?
time for families to attend since there
The class is primarily structured for adults who are new followers of Christ
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Discovering your purpose at FBC
are Sunday School classes for all ages
or are seeking a new church home and
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Introduction to the staff
of children/students that coincide with
attempts to cover the following topics:
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A tour of the church building
our time.
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Questions you may have
Please join us to learn and discover
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What is the Gospel?
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What does it mean to be a follower/
We conduct this during our Sunday
more about FBC and our wonderful
disciple of Jesus Christ?
School time at 9:45 AM, utilizing four
family of faith!
New in 2018
Discover FBC is now a four-week Sunday School class! Register online at fbcowb.org/discoverfbc. Our first session begins January 7th.
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First On Mission 2017 GIVING
FOM Total $110,341
Oneida Baptist Institute $4,414 4%
$5,542 5% + $25
Eliza Broadus $6,965 6% + $345
$13,999
10% + $2,965
$96,415
75% + $13,660 Totals are comprised of each area's First On Mission offering percentage plus funds designated to that specific area. Learn more about First On Mission at
fbcowb.org/fom
Total FOM & Designated Giving as of December 27, 2017
$127,335
A rehearsal from December's Keyboards at Christmas performance.
DECEMBER 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 NOVEMBER 13–DECEMBER 20
Sympathy...During their time of loss, we offer Christian
Darling, Bill (Shirley) Spurrier and Sonny (Linda) Spurrier (Nora Ellen Spurrier Stinnet, sister and aunt respectively), Vicki (Mike) Hoesli (mother, Ora Collier), Lamone (Larry) Mayfield (cousin, Ronnie Mayfield), the family of Margaret Moore, and Ellen McLimore (husband, Perry McLimore).
love and sympathy to the family & friends of Robert (Bob)
Welcom e to Our Church Family!
Profession of Faith on November 26 Patty Pate
Profession of Faith on December 3 Preston Horner
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
INTERIM STUDENTS JJ Poole JJPoole@fbcowb.org
CHILDREN Suzie Horner SHorner@fbcowb.org
RECREATION Dave Roberts DRoberts@fbcowb.org
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Ginger Mayfield GMayfield@fbcowb.org
FINANCIAL SUPERVISOR Barbara Wright
BWright@fbcowb.org OFFICE MANAGER Judi West JWest@fbcowb.org ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Michele Burton MBurton@fbcowb.org Susan Dant SDant@fbcowb.org
230 JR Miller Boulevard • Owensboro, KY 42303 • 270.683.3505 • fbcowb.org
Coming in th e month of
JANUARY
1MONDAY 3WEDNESDAY 6SATURDAY 7SUNDAY
Office & CLC Closed for New Year's No Wednesday Activities Upward Basketball Begins 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
Classic Worship (Baptism Service) Sunday School
9:45 AM Discover FBC Begins 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Elevate Worship Evening Worship
9TUESDAY 10WEDNESDAY 9:30 AM
Jo Nelson Bible Study
12:00 PM 4:45 PM 6:00 PM
Prayer Lunch Evening Supper Studies for All Ages
13 14SUNDAY
SATURDAY Upward Basketball No Children's Church
8:30 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
Classic Worship Sunday School & Discover FBC Elevate Worship Evening Worship
CLC HOURS
15MONDAY 17WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM
Seekers Prayer Group
12:00 PM 4:45 PM 6:00 PM
Prayer Lunch Evening Supper Studies for All Ages
20SATURDAY 21SUNDAY
Upward Basketball
8:30 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Classic Worship Sunday School & Discover FBC Elevate Worship Evening Worship Deacons Meeting
24WEDNESDAY
12:00 PM Prayer Lunch 4:45 PM Evening Supper 6:00 PM Studies for All Ages
27SATURDAY 28SUNDAY
Upward Basketball
8:30 AM 9:45 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
Classic Worship Sunday School & Discover FBC Elevate Worship Evening Worship Deacons Meeting
31WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM 4:45 PM 6:00 PM
Prayer Lunch Evening Supper Studies for All Ages
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
OFFICE HOURS BROADCAST Monday–Thursday INFORMATION
Wednesday
Friday
6:30 AM - 8 PM 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 1 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 3 PM
8 AM - 4:30 PM 8 AM - 1 PM
Our service is broadcast on 90.3 WKWC (Sundays at 10 AM) and Channel 72 (Tuesdays at 7 PM and Wednesdays at 9 AM). Services are delayed by a week. Note: Sensitive information 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.
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230 JR Miller Blvd • Owensboro, KY 42303 • 270.683.3505 • fbcowb.org