Posts from 2022 (Page 3)

Weekly Update – July 14th, 2022 This week, we have had the opportunity to host our annual Vacation Bible School.  The theme for this year is, Monumental:  Celebrating God’s Greatness.  Every day children from all over our community have come to learn about how big our God is and how much he cares for them.  This has been shown through the different memory verses that we have had, as well as through our teaching time about the life of Joseph. …

Weekly Update – July 7th, 2022 When we think about this longing for community that each one of us has, we must understand that it is not as simple as joining a church and living out our days in peace and harmony.  No, true community takes work.  It takes humility, repentance, intentionality and grace.  That is why many have sought to modify the true community of the church in order to make it easier.  The way that this happens is…

Weekly Update – June 30th, 2022 There has been a lot of controversy over the last week as to what actually happened when the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade on June 24th.  This controversy has stemmed from many different sources, but regardless, what I want to do for you this week is provide a brief history of abortion in our country, followed by a case for life, to then a countering of the common misunderstandings that are being promoted. …

Weekly Update – June 23rd, 2022 We all go through difficult times.  Even as Christians, we still face cancer, accidents, or the loss of loved ones.  Some of our adversity may be chronic and difficult.  Some adversity may be short and mild.  Either way, God has not exempted His children from the painful circumstances and situations of life.  Then we add to this, that not only does God not exempt believers from pain, but He actually allows it and even…

Weekly Update – June 16th, 2022 This week, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) convened in Anaheim, CA.  Every year during the second full week of June, Southern Baptists gather to vote on important matters that pertain to the mission of the convention (you can find their mission/vision HERE), as well as discussing new ways in which participating churches can connect to reach the world for Christ.  There are over 47,000 churches that partner together with the common goal of fulfilling…

Weekly Update – June 9th, 2022 As you all know by now, Vacation Bible School is just around the corner.  Every summer, First Baptist Church has a week where we specifically focus on teaching children about the gospel of Jesus Christ.  This year’s theme is titled: Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness. Within this theme, kids will learn about the God of the universe who created all things, visible and invisible.  He is a vast and great God, who is far above…

Weekly Update – June 2nd, 2022 On Sunday I gave a response to the events that are currently taking place within the Southern Baptist Convention. This response is meant to function as the position our church will take as well as hopefully provide you with a response in conversations you might have with others. Here is a summary of what I said: “Last June, the messengers of the churches representing the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) asked that an independent investigation…

Weekly Update – May 26th, 2022 This week, another horrible tragedy hit our nation.  The unimaginable became true once again as 19 children and 2 teachers were killed in a mass shooting.  Eighteen-year-old Salvador Ramos walked into Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX., barricaded himself in a classroom and opened fire.  But as we think about tragedies such as these, our first thoughts can’t be to blame others.  Many people are ranting and raving about new measures for gun control…

Weekly Update – May 19th, 2022 As we now approach the end of May, it is safe to say that summer is quickly upon us. This season is easily one of my favorites of the year.  I love the hot weather, the afternoon storms, the long evenings and the different pace that the season brings.  But with this season of leisure and refreshment there also comes a temptation.  The article listed below titled, “Setting Our Minds on Things Above in…

Weekly Update – May 12th, 2022 As Christians, we are all called to a type of ministry.  There is no such thing as isolating ourselves from other believers, just as there is no such thing as inactivity when it comes to serving the Lord.  We are to be actively investing ourselves into the lives of others, younger and older, mature and immature, similar to us or different.  Ministry isn’t only a call to those who are paid or to those…

Weekly Update – May 5th, 2022 The major news story of this week has been the leaked document from the Supreme Court about the upcoming overturning of Roe v. Wade.  In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Norma Leah Wilson (Jane Roe) essentially allowing abortion on demand.  On the same date, the Supreme Court ruled in Doe v. Bolton defining health as “anything that a woman defines it to be, even if it is nothing more than her…

Weekly Update – April 28th, 2022 After over a two-year hiatus, we will open up two new home groups this summer.  In the past we have had home groups, and in fact, even now, there is still one currently meeting over zoom.  These groups will be intentionally filled with a range of people, from children, to married couples, to singles and senior adults.  Our goal is to meet on Sunday evenings over dinner for fellowship, study and prayer.  There are…