Weekly Update – December 10th, 2020
Last Sunday we had J.S. and his wife with us to share about their service in overseas missions. Only his initials will be used in print for security reasons. J.S. and his family are serving in south Asia and have been overseas now for over 15 years. They are currently home on furlough and are looking to go back sometime in January. If you want a picture of J.S. and his family, there are some available in the welcome center. I would encourage you to take one home, put it up somewhere and pray for their ministry every time you see it.
During Bible Study on Sunday, J.S. and his wife shared a bit about their ministry and their testimony. In addition to this, they both talked a little bit about what it means to support missions as a church. If you missed it, I would strongly encourage you to go back and watch it. You can access the video recording of their talk HERE.
J.S. then preached for us during our worship hour. Here he shared a bit more of he and his family’s ministry as he preached from Revelation 7:9-10. You can access the entirety of that service HERE or just the sermon audio HERE.
This week we continue our focus on the Advent season with the theme of Joy. Pastor Matt will be preaching for us from Luke 2:8-20. I hope that you will join us in person or via livestream.
Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson
Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson
Announcements:
Christmas Baskets: This year we will be putting together 4 Christmas baskets. First Baptist will supply the turkeys, but we are asking you to help supply some of the other items. HERE is a list of what we need. Please drop these needed items in the basket in the foyer by December 13th.
Christmas Eve: For a variety of reasons, our Christmas Eve service will only be available through video this year. That video will be posted to Facebook and YouTube at 6:00pm, Christmas Eve night.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering: Every year at this time, we raise funds to support missionaries all over the world who are serving with the International Mission Board (IMB). The goal of the IMB is to raise 175 million dollars this year. Our goal at First Baptist Church is to raise $9000. Will you consider partnering with us by giving, as we seek to support international missions? 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 “Lottie Moon.” Or you can give online HERE. Choose “missions” under the Fund tab. You can find more information about this offering HERE.
Health Guidelines: With no changes from the Health Department, we will continue in Phase 2.5 here in Jackson County. That means masks are still required. You can find the official guideline on mask wearing from the health department HERE. You can also find a video that outlines what Phase 2.5 looks like for our church HERE.
Awana
Awana is a ministry where children ages 3 to 6th grade are welcome to come and hear the truth about Jesus, memorize Scripture, and play games every Sunday evening. You can view our health guidelines for this ministry HERE. We will restart Awana on January 10th, 2021 at 5:45pm.
Bible Study
This will be our last week in the book of James. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15am on Sunday. After this week, we will not meet again for Bible Study until January 10th, 2021.
Giving
To Give Online, Go HERE.
You can also mail your offering to 1416 Main Street, Grandview, MO. 64030
Prayer
An updated Prayer Guide can be accessed HERE.
Prepare for Sunday
Guide for Worship can be found HERE.
Join us and invite a friend or family member to watch with you.
Worship Service
Worship Service begins at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. Nursery care for children ages 0-3 years is available during the worship hour. You can find the health guidelines for the nursery HERE.
Livestream
Continue to join us at 10:30am on Sunday mornings.
Facebook live: HERE.
YouTube: HERE.
Guide for Worship can be found 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.
Grades 1st – 5th meet upstairs in U-5.
You can find the health guidelines for these classes HERE.
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