The Lord has been doing a lot of things in and through First Baptist Church over the last month. In fact, I think it is helpful for us to stop and take stock of what the Lord is doing often, so that we don’t lose sight of his goodness in our lives. Therefore, this week, I want to highlight for your five evidences of God’s faithfulness shown through First Baptist Church over the last month.
First, Baptism: This was a little bit over a month ago, but it still calls for celebration. Braydon Cromwell came to know the Lord in early April. Many in our church had been praying for him. His wife, Rachel, joined our church last year, but Braydon was still skeptical. In an answer to prayer, God intervened and saved Braydon. He was baptized on April 19th!
Second, Nursery Expansion: With growing families comes an increase in children. Expanding the nursery has been a conversation that has been going on for a number of years, but as of last week, that conversation has finally become a reality. This expansion allows us to use the existing space in a more strategic way to serve our church
Third, Gym Update: Last September we officially began our fundraiser for phase one of our remodel. That phase included a new HVAC system in the Faith Center Gym. After several months of raising funds and waiting for the materials to come in, the HVAC system is finally installed and running. This system will allow us to continue with ministry in our gym this summer and for years to come. Thank you for giving! Be on the lookout for more updates about our fundraiser
Fourth, Parent/Child Dedication: We typically do a parent/child dedication on Mothers’ Day, but this year, it was a bit more expansive. We had seven families with new babies who came forward to commit with the church to raising their children to know the Lord. This commitment is more than just for the families though. It is for the church to commit in walking beside these families to encourage and exhort them as they walk through the challenges of parenthood. We praise the Lord for the blessing of new children this past year!
Fifth, Harry’s Hay Days: On May 2nd, we hosted the children’s area for the city of Grandview’s annual Harry’s Hay Day festival. Every year, the city blocks off Main Street and hundreds come out and look at vendors, watch the parade and take their children to our parking lot to play. This event has allowed us to meet all sorts of people over the last few years. In fact, it is not unusual to have a conversation with someone and they say, “aren’t you the church that hosts the children’s area.” This year, we had another wonderful year of meeting people, forming friendships and inviting the community to join us for our summer outreaches.
I could go on with the many ways the Lord is using our church to proclaim and display his gospel. These five evidences of God’s work is only a sampling of what he has been doing among us. This does not account for the conversations that are had, the friendships that are being formed or the change that continues to happen through the word of God being taught and preached. Therefore, I want to encourage you to continue to looking for evidences of God’s working in our church and celebrate them as do. “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen” (Rom. 11:36).
Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson
Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson
Fighter Verse for the Week
"Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."
- Isaiah 40:30-31
Announcements:
Holsten Mission Trip: From July 10-26th, the Holsten’s will be going on mission to the Philippines. Prayer cards can be found in the church Welcome Center, and if you’d like to partner financially with them, you can access their online portal HERE.
Soccer Camp: Mark your calendar. This year, we will host a soccer camp in connection with Sports Crusaders on Monday, June 29th-Friday, July 3rd. There will be two sessions. Session 1 will be for those who completed kindergarten – completed 2nd grade from 9:00-11:00am. Session 2 will be for those who completed 3rd grade – completed 6th grade from 1:00-4:00pm. Cost is $25. You can register HERE.
Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendar. This year, we will host Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 6th-Friday, July 10th from 5:45-8:00pm. Dinner will be served at 5:15pm. Check out this year’s theme HERE. You can register HERE. We also need lots of volunteers. Sign up sheet will be up soon…
Family Discipleship Guides: These guides are designed to help equip parents further engage with what our children and youth are learning. You can find a guide for AWANA, HERE and for our Youth, HERE.
Men’s Study: Our Men’s study meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights at 8:00-9:15pm. The book for this study will be The Case for Christ. See Clint Blankenship for more information.
Building Remodel: If you would like to give to our remodel fund, there are commitment cards available in the welcome center. Feel free to pick up one and return it to one an available basket. If you would like to give a one time or a reoccurring gift, you can do so HERE and select “building remodel.” You can also give through one of the offering boxes at church. Be sure to mark your envelop, “building remodel.” Check out a video highlighting the work done so far.
Food Pantry: The food pantry is currently in need of some food items. For a complete list of food pantry needs, click HERE.
Awana Bible Club
Awana is officially on summer break. Clubs are typically held on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Dinner is at 6:00pm with Awana Clubs starting at 6:30pm. Children can be registered HERE.
Equipping Hour
We have three classes held at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. “A Survey in Church History” meets in the Sanctuary, a study in Hebrews in the Fellowship Hall, and a Ladies’ class studying the Old Testament meets in the classroom next to the nursery. You can find more information HERE.
Giving
To Give Online, Go HERE.
You can also mail your offering to: 1416 Main Street, Grandview, MO. 64030
Home Groups
Home Groups typically meet on the first and third Sunday of each month. Please contact Pastor Michael if you would like to join a Home Group. You can find more information HERE.
Prayer
An updated Prayer Guide can be accessed HERE.
Prepare for Sunday
Guide for Worship can be found HERE.
Worship Service
Worship Service begins at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. Nursery care for children ages 0-4 years is available during the worship hour.
Livestream
Continue to join us at 10:30am on Sunday mornings.
YouTube: HERE.
Join us and invite a friend or family member to watch with you.
Sunday School
Children and Youth Sunday School take place at 9:15am on Sunday mornings.
Ages 0-2 and 3–k meet in the nursery suite.
Grades 1-2nd meet upstairs in U-5.
Grades 3rd-6th meet upstairs in U-6.
Grades 7th-12th meet downstairs in the youth room.