Posts from November 2021

Posts from November 2021

Thanksgiving 2021

Weekly Update – November 25th, 2021 Thanksgiving is often a great time to catch up with friends and family members. Sometimes though, in the midst of trying to talk with someone you haven’t seen in a while, or sitting around a table with a bunch of people, it can get difficult to have real, meaningful conversation. Below are a list of questions, put together by Donald Whitney, to hopefully aid in meaningful discussions that fit the season. – What’s your…

Why Leadership?

Weekly Update – November 18th, 2021 As we have been examining the topic, “Why Church” on Sunday mornings, we answered the question, “Why Leadership” this past Sunday.  Now, I understand that this may not necessarily be a question that many people ask when they walk into a church.  In fact, many may not even know what form of leadership a church has.  But scripture is clear, especially in the New Testament, that the leadership structure given by God for his…

Why Disciple?

Weekly Update – November 11th, 2021 Over the last several weeks, we have been looking at why we do what we do as a church.  As we have said, in our Covid/Post-Covid climate, it is easy to become complacent or even confused about what the church’s purpose is and why the church does what it does.  Specifically, for us at First Baptist Church, we have asked many questions over the last several weeks such as:  Why Gather? Why Preach?  Why…

Remembering the Reformation

Weekly Update – November 4th, 2021 As always, we had a wonderful time this past Sunday night with our trunk or treat.  We estimate that we had around 300 people attend.   I am thankful that, as a church, we are able to not only provide a safe alternative for children and their families in Grandview, but that we also had the opportunity to meet and talk with many of our neighbors.  In addition to our trunk or treat, last Sunday also…