The Mission of Jesus

Weekly Update – March 4th, 2021

As we approach Easter in the next several weeks, we are going to center our focus on the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In reality, every Sunday should a celebration of the resurrection, but for the next several weeks we will specifically focus on the gospel of Mark. We will take 5 weeks and do an overview of who Jesus is, what he has done and how that affects us. For weeks 1-3 we will highlight, “The Mission of Jesus,” “The Ministry of Jesus,” and “The Response to Jesus.” Weeks 4-5 will be Passion week where we will highlight “The Triumphal Entry,” and “The Resurrection.”

On Passion Week, that being the week from March 28-April 4th, we are going to gather for Maundy Thursday as we typically do, but there will also be a devotional that will be posted every day. The goal of these devotionals is to draw our attention to the events of each day as they lead up to the crucifixion and resurrection. They will be brief, yet (Lord willing) they will still provide an opportunity to focus our minds on the hope that has come to us through Jesus rising from the dead.

I hope that you will be intentional about being here for the next several weeks. As I said last week, with the events of our day surrounding us, “the fields are white for the harvest” (John 4:35). Bring someone to church with you or invite them to watch online with you and make the most of every opportunity.

Again, this week we will be in the gospel of Mark. I hope that you will join us in person or via livestream.

Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson

Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson

Fighter Verse for the Week:

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever." - 1 John 2:15-17

Announcement:

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 $7500. 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: By God’s grace, on a regular basis we have been able to serve our community in a very practical way by providing food for those in need. Currently we have a need for a handful of items to continue this ministry. You can find a list of those items HERE. Feel free to drop non-perishable food items in the basket in the foyer.

Ladies’ Bible Study: Ladies, join us for a Bible study through the book of Colossians on Monday evenings at 6:30pm. The study will be a video based study led by Sheryl Nelson. There is a sign up sheet in the hallway, or sign up by contacting the church office. You can find more information HERE.

Missions Tea: The women of FBC are invited to attend the Blue River-Kansas City Associational WMU Annual Meeting and Mission Tea to be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Faith Center of First Baptist Church, Grandview. There will be a time of Fellowship with a Tea; Alan and Beth Locke, IMB missionaries to Ghana will be speaking; Prayer Calendar; an offering will be taken for the MO WMU Madge Truex and Alberta Gilpin Funds which will be split between the two funds and used to help missionaries and MK’s with scholarships. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. Please come and bring a friend.

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 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.