Weekly Update – January 7th, 2021
This past Sunday I wanted to encourage you in the midst of a new year, not to something new or to something big, but to something ordinary. We as a people typically like big, grand and new things, but it is the way that we handle the ordinary things in life that shape us into who we are. Therefore, as we begin a new year with the circumstances that are still surrounding us, I want to press you to greater faithfulness and consistency in the ordinary disciplines of the Lord.
First, to help aid you in consistency and faithfulness this year, I want to encourage you to be in the Word of God. For this, I want to pass along to you a few Bible reading plans:
The first one is called the 5 X 5 X 5 Plan. You can find it HERE.
The second one is called The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan. You can find it HERE.
The third one is called Through the Bible in a Year Plan. You can find it HERE.
The final one is called The Two Year Plan. You can find it HERE.
In addition to Bible Reading, every week there will be, what is called, a fighter verse posted. This simply comes from the website fighterverses.com. The goal of this verse is to press you in fighting for the faith as you walk through your week. I would encourage you to read it, write it out, post it somewhere and memorize it. This week’s verse is Deuteronomy 7:9:
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
Secondly, to help aid you in consistency and faithfulness this year, I want to encourage you to be in prayer. If you struggle to know what to pray for, or want to simply bring a bit of variety to your prayer life, you can find an example of what to pray for HERE.
Also, if you are looking for a good resource to help aid your prayer life, there is a short book titled Praying The Bible. You can find it HERE.
Third, to help aid you in consistency and faithfulness this year, I want to encourage you connect with the church. This one may be the most difficult action item listed because for some, it may still not be safe to come out. If you can physically come, then I want to press you to be here every week. If you can’t come out, then I want to press you to watch our services digitally every week. In addition, remember, we post the order of service every week to help you prepare for our worship gathering. You can find it HERE.
As many people do, set New Year’s Resolutions, aim to start off strong and make plans to do new things, but, do not neglect the ordinary. Stand firm and strive for consistency and faithfulness in knowing the Word of God, prayer and in corporate worship.
This week we begin a brief series titled, Growing Your Faith. We will take 5 weeks and consider what it means to grow in our faith before the Lord. Our message this week will be titled “Spirit-Empowered Effort” from 2 Peter 1:3-8. 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:
Contribution Statements: This year, to minimize contact in the sanctuary, 2020 contribution statements will either be emailed or mailed to you.
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. So far we have received $5,640. If you haven’t already, 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.
Need: Robert Ramsey is a longtime member of First Baptist Church who is currently homebound. For the next few weeks, he will need help with some basic errands. He lives in Grandview, a few blocks from the church. If you can help, please contact the church office.
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
Every Sunday at 5:45pm, children ages 3 years to 6th grade are invited to join us for Awana. You can view our health guidelines for this ministry HERE.
Bible Study
We are currently in a study through the book of Galatians. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays at 9:15am. You can find a video explaining what to expect during our Bible Study hour HERE.
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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