| |
|
Tis the Season…
| So many of you know how this traditional Holiday song
goes, “Tis the season to be jolly…” But this is the
season for so much more. |
| Tis the season for reflection. The end of the
year is an opportune time to reflect and take an inventory
of the year. Physically, professionally,
spiritually is this where you wanted to be? Some
circumstances are beyond our control (unemployment, car
wreck, etc.) but spiritually speaking God is always ready
for us to trust Him more. Are you making time
every day for prayer and studying the Word; are you being
obedient to Hebrews 10:25, “do not forsake the assembly”? |
| Tis the season for inviting others. Life Way
research has revealed that 80% of all unchurched people
would attend church if they were invited. It’s even
more applicable during the Christmas season. If you
think it’s important for your friends, family, and
co-workers to understand the reason for the season then
invite them to church with you! |
| Tis the season for comfort. For too many people
this is not the season to be jolly but rather to be sad.
Rates of suicide and depression increase dramatically during
this season as the loss of a loved one becomes all the more
apparent. Be sensitive to those whom you know has
experienced a loss this year and make it a point to reach
out to them with Christ’s love and comfort. |
| Tis the season to plan ahead! It’s a good
time for reflection but it’s also a great time for
preparation. There are so many things that can
be said here but I will keep it pertinent to
spiritual preparation. Is there a ministry
need you see that the church isn’t filling?
Let me know and we will seek the Lord’s wisdom on
the next step together! Is the Lord calling
you into full-time missions? Share it with the
church! Have a good idea for a lesson? Start a
Bible study! God has a plan for
you and for our church, together let’s use this
Christmas season to seek it out for the coming year.
|
| Pray, Share His Word, Show His Love. |
| |
| In Christ, |
| Pastor John |
|
|
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH |
| SECOND ANNUAL TRUNK AND TREATS |
|
|
On a cool evening, Saturday
October 31st, the church held its second annual
“Trunk and Treats” event. Several cars circled
around the parking lot and opened up their trunks
full of treats for the little ghosts and goblins.
We had everything from princesses and football
players to clowns and creepy critters, all sizes and
ages joined in the fun. We even had a few
adults dressed for the occasion, with a cereal box
athlete (aka Pastor Harms) to cats, and law
enforcement officers (well they may not have dressed
for the event, they were actually on duty) also
helped out with evening festivities. Hot dogs that
were roasted in an open ring of fire were easily
snatched up by the scary creatures of the
night. Some arrived by foot and some arrived by
train. Ed Henderson was the train conductor of the
Henderson Express which carried his
grandchildren safely for their treats.
Approximately 100 little trick or treaters were
greeted during the evening. Meeting friends,
old and new, having fun and sharing the word of God
were enjoyed by all.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| TeamKids are off and running again for another
great season of learning about God, using the Bible
and living for Jesus. The TeamKid motto says what
the coaches, Judy Lawson, Mica Bohannan and Autumn
Crawford are trying to teach the children in the
Burden community. The group also enjoy games,
movies, crafts, music and of course food. |
| While the weather was still warm the kids
visited the park and made a game of picking up hedge
balls in the park. We learned we need to keep God’s
world neat and clean like He made it for us. |
| We welcomed home soldier Kevin Miller by making
a big banner for him and giving him some candy. We
had been praying for him and his family while he was
overseas. |
Our group, 4 years to 6th grade, are looking
forward to many enjoyable weeks ahead learning,
doing and serving our Lord Jesus, as the Bible
teaches us to do.
|
|
| FAMILY AND FRIENDS BIRTHDAY |
| December |
January |
February |
|
|
| 4 |
Sitty Cannon |
11 |
K C Colvin |
2 |
Ron Cannon |
| 17 |
Caiti Dwyer |
16 |
Kent Rierson |
6 |
Nick Kimple |
| 17 |
Mica Bohannan |
23 |
Mary Otto |
10 |
AM Beckham |
| 20 |
Jaurene Lauppe |
23 |
Hannah Dobbs |
13 |
Bob Lawson |
| 21 |
Shad McMinn |
26 |
Marvin McMinn |
17 |
Christen Rierson |
| 21 |
Blaine McMinn |
26 |
Candy Dennis |
18 |
Zella Shaffer |
| 23 |
Teresa Cannon |
26 |
Cheri Colvin |
20 |
Brendon Mackey |
| 24 |
Steve Otto |
26 |
Lloyd Cox |
22 |
Loel Bohannan |
| 27 |
Bryant Lawson |
26 |
Kim Bair |
23 |
Richard Mackey |
| 29 |
Lorri Lowe |
29 |
Keagan Harms |
|
|
| 31 |
Quinlynn Harms |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| BAPTISIM |
| Emily Crawford |
October 25th, 2009 |
| Hunter Rierson |
November 22nd, 2009 |
| |
|
|
Praise the
Lord God Almighty!!!!!
|
|
| M |
Missions are everywhere. We are to look
around. Where is God working? That’s where we should be. This time
of year offers many opportunities to show God’s love. Pray to see
what God wants you to do. Then Get Busy! |
| I |
In October, The Trunk-&-Treat party was a
great success. That means many people came by and received invites
to church, tracts, happy times with the love of Christ shown along
with their candy and hot dogs. We estimated close to 100 people
attended. Since then, some have attended activities at church.
Praise God. |
| S |
Several attended the championship football
game. Letters went home with grade school students letting the
parents know we would pick up the cost of the ticket if they wanted
to attend. 15 adults and 13 children took us up on the offer.
Several have stated they appreciated our effort to help our school
and community as we show God’s love. |
| S |
Shoeboxes were filled with gifts for children
around the world in connection with Samaritan’s Operation Christmas
Child. People of the church came together in great love with 78
boxes being collected and sent on with prayer to bring children and
their families to Christ. What a fun way to do missions! |
| I |
Included in the sewing group are quilts
that are made to share with others the love of Christ. Two
families will receive quilts for new babies in December. |
| O |
One hundred dollars was given to Joseph’s
Storehouse for school supplies to be used in the local
communities. This program helps students who need the supplies
to get off to a good start at the beginning of the year. |
| N |
Needs in our church and community are met through help in
various ways. |
| S |
Something you can get involved with:
Christmas Tree Angels. This program is sponsored by Joseph
Storehouse but is handled within churches in the communities to
provide gifts and a Christmas dinner fixings for those who need
a hand. Adopt an angel and help a child! Also the LOTTIE MOON
OFFERING is beginning. This goes to foreign missionaries to help
in numerous ministries throughout the world. |
Missions are everywhere. Look around and join in. Invite others to help out!
Opportunities to Serve and Fellowship
| December 2009 |
January 2010 |
February 2010 |
| Weds: Prayer Meeting 6:00 |
Weds: Prayer Meeting 6:00 |
Weds: Prayer Meeting 6:00 |
| Fris: Quilting 9:00 |
Fris: Quilting 9:00 |
Fri: Quilting 9:00 |
Sun: Team Kids-Youth and
Adult Bible Study 6:00 |
Sun: Team Kids-Youth and
Adult Bible Study 6:00 |
Sun: Team Kids-Youth and
Adult Bible Study 6:00 |
| Dec 6 Youth Christmas Party |
|
|
| Dec 12 Women’s Bible Study 1:00 to 3:00 |
Jan 9 Women’s Bible Study 1:00 to 3:00 |
Feb 13 Women’s Bible Study 1:00 to 3:00 |
| Dec 12 Christmas Angels Due |
|
|
Dec 12 Harms Christmas
Party5:00 to 8:00 |
|
Feb 26-27 Women’s Conference |
| Dec 29-31 In-Depth |
|
|
|
|
|
| Cheri’s Testimony |
| It’s amazing to me that I even have
God in my life. When I was young I knew little of who He
was, but to know Him I did not. My dad was an atheist and my
mom took us to church a handful of times. We didn’t talk
about God in my household. Mom and Dad got divorced and I
felt abandoned. While in junior high I didn’t like where I
was going with my life but I didn’t know how to change it.
My life was full of chaos, depression, aloneness, and
hanging around the wrong types of ‘friends’. I contemplated
suicide when I was 17 but something made me not go through
with it. I couldn’t figure out why my life was full of such
sorrow. It wasn’t until I was 20 years old and I moved from
Topeka with my friend and moved to a really small town
called Winfield, KS. I remember thinking that this town was
so small that there was no way I could make my life here. I
wasn’t there a week when someone came into my life that
would change it forever. He was a Christian, as was his
mother. They told me about God, Jesus and the trials and
tribulations Jesus had gone through. They also expressed to
me how wonderful a feeling it was to feel the Holy Spirit
come into your life when you accept God. Boy! Did I ever
want that. They took their time with me; and accepted me for
who I was. As stated earlier, I did not have God in my life
and they really had to be patient with me because I was
rough around the edges. I started going to church with them
and I accepted God into my life. Having Jesus in my life has
brought such an inner peace that I have never felt before.
Sure, there are challenges in my life but I have learned to
lean on Him and trust Him with all my mind, heart and soul.
Oh, and that special someone that God sent my way years ago
was no other than KC. We will be celebrating our 26th
wedding anniversary Dec. 3rd. I always thought I wasn’t good
enough to marry but God took that thought right out of my
head. Life is Good! |
| Cheri Colvin |
|
|
 |
Bowling, a corn maze, skating, canned food, and
teenagers. What do all of these things have to do with one
another? It’s all been part of our youth activities during
the past few months.
We took one of our largest groups yet on a bowling trip.
Over 25 teens chowed down on pizza, took a short trip to
Wal-Mart, and had a great time bowling.
In September, the Team Kids invited us to join them at the
skating rink. What a great time! Several adults even skated,
and no one went to the emergency room.
We traveled to Walter’s Pumpkin Patch and spent an afternoon
in their corn maze. We’re happy to report that everyone who
went into the maze found their way out!
The youth helped to restock the food pantry at Joseph’s
Storehouse by going door to door and collecting canned
goods. This is a great service project and something that we
hope to do again.
We’ve been very busy and have taken several trips, but our
primary focus is teaching the youth about God’s word. These
young people are learning and growing. Thank you for all of
the support, and please continue to keep our youth in your
prayers. |
Steve Macke |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| 124 Years and Counting |
As some of you may or may not know our congregation was established
in 1885 which would make this next October our 125th Birthday! We
are currently putting together a planning committee in order to
organize our 125th celebration but we want to give all of you plenty
of notice about the upcoming party! While the details are sketchy
here’s what we do know, on October 10, 2010 we are having a BIG
125th Celebration of God’s continued work in this church and
community!
So make sure you mark on your calendars to be here on 10-10-10 for
this amazing occasion! Of course, to God be the Glory for these 124+
years! |
In Christ,
Pastor John |
PS: If you would like to help plan the celebration please let me
know!
|
Who’s Missing? Whose Mission?
|
|
“Time is very short, “he says. “ I must go, pray and preach
the Gospel.” |
Moses pleaded with
his Hindu gods and goddesses for relief from debilitating
arthritis. But the teenager’s condition worsened and he
began to lose hope.
One day a stranger handed him a tract with the story of the
Great Physician. Moses began attending church and soon gave
his life to Christ. Fifteen days later his arthritis was
gone!
He became a successful businessman but felt convicted to do
more. Leaving their comfortable lifestyle, Moses and his
family began their journey to remote Himalayan villages
where, along with Southern Baptist workers, they are using a
creative, visual approach to share the Gospel. Together they
are discipling believers and starting house churches.
Moses is a bold witness in a country where Christians are
persecuted. Despite the hardships, he is driven by a sense
of urgency. |
|
Pray for Moses during Week of Prayer
Nov. 29-Dec. 6.
Learn more about his work at imb.org/weekofprayer.
And remember, your gifts to the Lottie Moon Christmas
Offering enable missionaries all over the world to work
alongside national believers like Moses.
First Baptist Church’s goal this year for the Lottie Moon
Christmas Offering is $1,000.00. Please pray about your
contribution to spreading the Gospel to some of the 1.5
billion people that are missing out on the opportunity to
hear the Good News about Jesus Christ.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
