Weekly Update – March 12th, 2025
On April 6th, we will have a mini conference at First Baptist Church titled, Taking Every Thought Captive. Our speaker for the entire morning will be Marshall Adkins. Marshall has been with us before, but on April 6th, he will take time to specifically address many of the common thoughts of our day, how these thoughts influence us in our relationships with others and what we need to do to counter these thoughts with Scripture. We will begin all together in the sanctuary during our Equipping Hour at 9:15am discussing the topic, Applying Scripture to Worldly Thought. After that, we will have our worship service where we will hear from Colossians 2:6-15 on The Sufficiency of Christ.
Our call as Christians is to apply Scripture to every area of life. Second Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” What this means is that Scripture provides us with more than facts about historical events and information needed to go to heaven. It provides the very words of God and contains everything needed “for life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3). Therefore, the only way that we will be able to discern what is good, acceptable and perfect for our lives and in our interactions with others, is through understanding the Scriptures and specifically what they say about Jesus Christ (Rom. 12:2).
It necessarily follows then, that if Scripture is truly sufficient for every area of life, then we must believe that people can be healed, strengthened and helped as they grow in their understanding of the gospel and in their relationship with Jesus Christ. As Hebrews 4:12 says, “the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword and piercing as far as the division of the soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” When the word of God is opened before us and applied to our hearts, we are changed from one degree of glory to the next (2 Cor. 3:18).
The problem that we face is that the culture surrounding us gives us alternative views to Scripture, especially when it comes to how to handle personal and interpersonal problems. Often advice comes in the form of a new diagnosis, a call for prolonged therapy, or inward focused, self-produced solutions. And though much of what we receive from those around us may be well meaning and generally accepted by our society, we must evaluate everything we hear with a careful ear so that we might discern what is pleasing to the Lord (Eph. 5:10). To do this we can’t compartmentalize our church life and separate it from the problems we face. Instead, we must see the sufficiency of the scriptures and seek to apply them to every area of life.
The goal of our time together on April 6th will be to understand how it is we can take every thought captive by the word of God. We must see that the battles we face are not merely physical, but spiritual, and the weapons that we fight with have “divine power to destroy strongholds” (2 Cor. 10:3-5). Therefore, we must make sure that no one takes us captive by the popular thoughts and secular theories of the day (Col. 2:8). I encourage you to make every effort to make this time a priority as we first join together at 9:15am, followed by our service at 10:30am.
Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson
Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson
Fighter Verse for the Week
Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died-more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
-Romans 8:33-34
Announcements:
Prom Dress Giveaway: The prom dress giveaway is in need of volunteers. See Amy Blankenship or sign up on the bulletin board in the hall. Click HERE for more details.
Farewell to the Snodgrasses: On Sunday, March 16th, immediately following the morning service, we will have a farewell reception to say good-bye to the Snodgrasses. They will return home Monday, March 17th.
Membership Matters Class: This is a 4 week class (2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16), meeting at 9:15am during our Equipping/Sunday School hour. You can find out more about our membership process HERE.
Ladies Bible Study: On Tuesday, February 25th, a seven week Bible study through the book of Esther began. There are two sessions, one at 9:30am and another at 6:00pm. You can check out more information about this Bible study, HERE.
Sisters in Service: For the first time in a long time, the Sisters in Service will be meeting. All ladies of the church are invited to attend at 7pm on Thursday, March 20th. See Sheriann Kessinger for more details.
Men’s Study: On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 8:00-9:15pm, a men’s study through the book, The Measure of a Man, takes place. See Clint Blankenship for more information.
Members’ Meeting: Following the morning service on Sunday, March 30th, we will have a potluck lunch and members’ meeting. There is a signup sheet for the potluck on the bulletin board in the hall.
Worship Jam Night: On the last Friday of each month, at 6:30pm, there will be a worship jam night for all who are interested. The purpose of this event is to have fun and develop musical skill here at FBC for the glory of God. You don’t have to be a part of the praise team to participate. Bring any worship, hymn, or CCM song in a format that can be shared with the other musicians (like a chord chart or a lead sheet). See Martin for more details.
FBC Mini Conference: On April 6th during our Equipping Hour and our Worship Service, we will have Marshall Adkins with us for a mini conference titled, Taking Every Thought Captive. Marshall is an assistant professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the assistant director of the Biblical Counseling Center at Midwestern.
Sunday Evening Service: Our next Sunday evening service will be this Sunday, April 13th at 6:00pm. On this evening we will pray together and hear from Scott Neal as he preaches from 1 John 2:28-3:10.
Snodgrasses: If you are interested in supporting Simon and Hannah, you can talk with them or give to them directly HERE (make sure to designate their name for the gift). Additionally, consider praying for them if you don’t already. To get put on monthly update and bi-annual prayer sheet, you can email Simon at Simonsn@cefireland.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering: Every year at this time, we raise funds to support missionaries all over North America who are serving with the North American Mission Board (NAMB). This year, our goal at First Baptist Church is to raise $8500. You can give on Sunday mornings through one of our offering boxes located in the foyer or the welcome center. Just mark your envelop as “missions” or “Annie.” Or you can give online HERE and choose “missions” under the Fund tab. You can find more information about this offering HERE.
Food Pantry: The food pantry is currently in need of peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti noodles and spaghetti sauce, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned tuna, boxes of macaroni and cheese, cereal, and oatmeal. For a complete list of food pantry needs, click HERE.
Awana Bible Club
Awana is held at 6:30pm on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Dinner is at 6:00pm. Children can be registered HERE.
Equipping Hour
We have three classes held at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. “Firm Foundations” meets in the Sanctuary, a study in Isaiah in the Fellowship Hall, and a Ladies’ class studying the New 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.
Facebook live: HERE.
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 1-3rd meet upstairs in U-5.
Grades 4th-6th meet upstairs in U-6.
Grades 7th-12th meet downstairs in the youth room.