FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HARRISON

NOVEMBER , 2012 VOL. 57 NO. 11

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FBC RAISING TERRIFIC KIDS IN TURBULENT TIMES

(Raising Champions In a Changing Culture)

Dr. Charles Lowery will be our special guest speaker for this conference on Sunday, November 11th

There will be four sessions… Sunday School Hour, Morning Worship, Discipleship Time, and Evening Worship

Dr. Lowery discusses passing wisdom down from generation to generation. Our culture is changing dramatically and we can all benefit, whether parents, grandparents, or singles, from ensur-ing that the next generation learns the Biblical principles of wis-dom that come from the book of Proverbs.

Parenting may well be the toughest job in life, especially in our ever-changing society. When there is a problem between parents and children, the whole family suffers. In this series, Dr. Lowery gives Biblical principles and practical solutions to problems we all face in parenting. Raising Terrific Kids is for today’s parents. Learn about real opportunities to make things right in your family rela-tionships.

We cover these four dynamic topics:

How to Enter Your Child’s World How to Motivate Your Child Through Love How to Discipline Your Child Positively How to Live with a Teenager

If you are a new parent, an old parent, a potential parent, or a grandparent heavily involved in your grandchildren’s lives, you will learn incredible lessons from this series.

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Well, it’s not the aesthetics…of the feet that the

writer is focused on actually but the movement of them.

Yeah, we can get caught up in the “feet parade” if we

aren’t careful. Isaiah (and later Paul) is really saying that

what makes them pretty (valued) is what they bring. Here,

they are pictured as the vehicle that brings the best news

ever! The feet are doing their thing to make sure that peo-

ple everywhere can get the very thing they need.

So, they become beautiful…not because of appear-

ance but because they make an appearance! God takes the

ugly and makes it the center of attention, the focal point of

praise. They DO something to change people’s lives. They

tell them the GOOD NEWS!

Let’s bring it home…with this. How are your feet

looking these days? Oh, not to you…to others. Are you

making the effort to take the news to someone? To any-

one? To THE one? It may take effort, you understand. One

verse mentions the beautiful feet on the mountain. I have

struggled up mountains in Nicaragua with other men from

FBCH to share this life changing, destiny altering news.

Not once did anyone we met notice my feet. Well, except

for the old farmer who laughed at my spiffy Merrell hiking

boots – which were no match for the mud and muck of the

rainy season. Most were very glad that we made the jour-

ney to share about Jesus.

Let me suggest that…you beautify your lower ex-

tremities by, as Bill Hybels says, walking across the room

(or office or yard) and sharing your faith. Your feet will

thank you.

Oh, and just so you know…my pedicure is right

after I have bought tons of ammunition, camo, and fishing

stuff at Bass Pro. So, guys, we’re good, right?

Your “man-card” intact Pastor, Rob

Dr. Charles Lowery (cont’d)

Dr. Charles Lowery is a talented psychologist who gives practical, humorous, down-to-earth approaches

to business communication, understanding relationships, and life.

Dr. Lowery is president and CEO of Lowery Institute for Excellence, Inc., a non-profit educational organization.

Dr. Lowery’s diverse background includes private practice, college professor, management consultant and corpo-

rate motivator. Charles’ unique style of humor, encouragement, and motivation has made him one of the most

sought after speakers in the country. For 10 years Dr. Lowery was pastor of Hoffmantown Church which was one

of the fastest growing churches in America. Hoffmantown baptized over 3000 people during his ten years there.

Dr. Lowery holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of South Carolina, and he has com-

pleted post-doctoral work at Columbia International University.

LIFE, Inc. offers practical and helpful conferences that assist each person in achieving his or her full potential.

LIFE, Inc. also provides resources addressing a wide variety of subjects.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

Through Dr. Lowery’s blend of humor with the realities of life, young and old alike

will be encouraged and built up in their walk as a Christian.

Don’t miss one of the most effective Christian communicators of our generation...

Dr. Charles Lowery on Sunday, November 11th.

THE.ROB BLOG

The 440 page report was

gonna cost $4500!

What report…you ask? The trade

report that would tell me how much

Americans spent on foot care products

in 2011. I didn’t even try to scrape together the cash. I’m

interested but not insane. The best information (FREE infor-

mation) I can find points to totals in the hundreds of mil-

lions of dollars a year spent…on feet!!!

Of course, if your feet hurt…you would spend ANY

amount to make it stop. Hey, you motor around on those

puppies and it really helps not to hurt. You would buy

creams, ointments, shoes inserts, and soaks to take care of

them.

Now, let’s face it…feet aren’t made for beauty pag-

eants. They put up with a lot. An overweight Rob on dainty

little feet spells trouble for one or the other – actually both.

Feet don’t look great on even their best days. The wear and

tear of years and mileage show up “down there.”

Don’t judge me, men…but I confess to an occasional

pedicure. Runners (and I include myself in that group – I

ran…with Larry Brandt…in Haiti…once) have to take spe-

cial notice of the feetsies. At this moment I am nursing a

split toenail that happened during a run. (I tripped.) Any-

way, they look worse the more the mileage piles up.

So, the Bible says…“How beautiful are the feet of

those to preach (bring) the Good News.” Seriously?!? Nope.

Never seen ‘em. I’ve seen big feet, tiny feet, wide feet,

skinny feet, gnarled toes on feet, blistered feet – but never

beautiful feet. So, what’s up with this view on feet?

What’s Happening in FBCH Student Ministry..?

In October the students have been learning

about the theme “Follow the Leader”, which is

focusing on being a disciple. During these

Wednesday nights we have talked about topics of Unconditional

Surrender, Counting the Cost, Staying on Course, and Warning

Signs. As a follow through with these topics they have been rein-

forced during the Sunday School hour.

On Sunday nights during small group we are covering a series

called the Life in 6 Words. These six words are God, Our, Sins,

Paying, Everyone, Life. If you look at them acrostically they spell

GOSPEL. The crux of this study is going through the whole gospel

from Genesis to Revelation and learning the theology of the full

gospel story.

In November our theme will be “Get the Grip”, which will be focus-

ing on students’ emotions and self-control. Also in November keep

your eyes and ears alert to the weekly announcements as I’m trying

to prepare an activity for the weekend of November 9—10.

Ryan

ROC

ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED!!!

Monday: 6:30—8:00 a.m.

Thursday: 6:30—8:00 a.m.

and

6:00—8:00 p.m.

Friday: 12:00—2:00 p.m.

Bring your family for 2 hours in the

evening while you volunteer/team up

with someone and trade off weeks or

months at a time/take some time dur-

ing your week to serve the commu-

nity through this ministry.

If interested contact Ryan or call the

church office.

Registration is now open for

UPWARD BASKETBALL

and CHEERLEADING

1st through 6th grade for Basketball

K through 6th grade for Cheerleading

The early bird registration deadline is November 18th.

If you are interested grab a brochure, fill it out and bring it back.

Also, check the website: harrisonupward.org

We are very excited that our

Mother’s Day Out Ministry is Growing!!

We now have five classes… (1) Bed Babies class with 2 staff

(1) 1 year old class with 2 staff (2) 2 year old classes with 4 staff (1) 3 & 4 year old class with 3 staff

God has blessed our ministry with a wonderful, loving staff who have a heart for chil-

dren and I am truly grateful to be able to work with these women each week. If you

would like to know more about this ministry or how you can enroll your child, please

call me @ 715-7818 or the church office @741-3415. MS. KIM

MDO… Days: Tuesday & Thursday each week Time: 9:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Cost: $12 per child per day

If there are 3 children in the same family, one child goes free and the cost is only $24 per day for all three children.

First Baptist Church

P.O. Box 996

Harrison, AR 72602 Return Service Requested

HARRISON, AR 72601

PERMIT NO. 73 NON-PROFIT ORG.

Our Purpose: First Baptist Church exists to help people develop loving relationships with God and with others.

Our Staff: Rob E. Davis Jr., Pastor Dave Hart, Associate Pastor Music/Senior Adults Bob Johnson, Associate Pastor/Administrator Ryan Puls, Associate Pastor Youth/Recreation Kim Rosson, Director of Preschool Ministries Susan Anderson, Financial Secretary Betty Johnson, Receptionist/Secretary

fbc@fbcharrison.org

FBC-Harrison FBCH Students

fbcharrison.org

TrueLife.org

Our Annual

Churchwide

Thanksgiving

Dinner

will be Sunday,

November 18th

We will meet in the Sanctuary at 5:15 p.m.

The meat, rolls and drinks will be provided. We ask you to bring the vegetables, salads, and desserts.

Everyone is welcome, invite your family and friends.

At 6:30 p.m. the guys

who make up the Dallas/

Fort Worth based

Christian music group,

FOURTWELVE

will be in concert

in the Sanctuary

For the guys who make up FourTwelve—

Brian White, Jeremy McKissack, and Andrew

Lowe—leading audiences in His praise, and

serving the community and the world in the

name of Christ is the very essence, purpose and

passion of FourTwelve’s music.

Though this group has deep and diverse roots

in a variety of musical styles, FourTwelve’s

sound falls into a category all its own. With

tight-knit harmonies and unique vocal arrange-

ments, FourTwelve’s music continues to

bring audiences to a place of hope. Being more

than just music, FourTwelve continues to move

outside the norm to present the gospel message

to all audiences.

Those who know FourTwelve know that this

group’s desire to lead in worship through music

with the hope that their ministry work on and

off stage and will continue to direct people to

Christ.

Come worship with FourTwelve as we give thanks to God for His many blessings!

Remember to turn

your clocks back

one hour!