First News
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Vol. 3 No. 3 March 2012
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Vol. 3 No. 3
March 2012
PastorA W o r d F r o m Y o u r
M i n i s t e r i a l S t a f f
Senior PastorMark Bryant [[email protected]]
Associate PastorFred Lewis [[email protected]]
Worship PastorNeal Terwilliger [[email protected])
Associate Worship PastorDarren Gray [[email protected]]
Minister of EducationBruce Welch [[email protected]]
Minister of Recreation & OutreachMike Armstrong [[email protected]]
High School Student PastorBrian Brewer [[email protected]]
Middle School PastorHeath Anderson [[email protected]]
Minister to ChildrenBrit Fisher [[email protected]]
Director of Preschool & KindergartenTracey Cody [[email protected]]
Business AdministratorTommy Johnston [[email protected]]
La Primera iglesia Mission PastorAmadeo Miranda
Pastor Mark Bryant Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to do the things you know you should do and at the same time, it is so easy to do the things you really do not desire? It is an age-old problem. Paul writes to the church in Rome and says, “For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil I do not want”. I realize that some of you are reading this and you are thinking, “He is really messed up”. I anticipate that Paul is not alone in his dilemma. If we are honest, we all struggle with sin. It may not be a struggle with an addiction or one of the sins we categorize as a “big” sin; it could just be a problem with controlling our tongue, our attitude, our temper or even our fork! The point is that in our own strength, we do not have what it takes to live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord and defeat the enemy. We do not have the resources to overcome the fiery darts of the enemy and if we try, we will live in defeat
During the month of March, we will continue to focus our attention on iSurren-der and we will be looking at what that looks like to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit. We will take some time looking at what the word of God says about how He enables us to live according to His will. If you are longing to have the strength to triumph over the sins that constantly control you and you are looking for the answer you will not want to miss this series. I recommend that you spend some time reading Galatians 5. This will be a foundational passage for the entire series.
There is one last thing that we need to remember. March usually marks the beginning of a time where our attendance begins to slide. Just remember how important you are to the overall health of the body of believers. Your presence is an encouragement to others. We have a privileged position as the sons and daughters of God and I pray you will make sure you are following the leadership of the Spirit as you make your plans to be a part of what God is doing during the weeks and months ahead. You never know what the Lord has in store as we gather as a community of faith, worshipping our King!
Be blessed, Pastor Mark
First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs...
With the Bible as our basis and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we exist to -
INTRODUCE people to Jesus
IMITATE the life of Jesus, and to
IMPACT our community and the world for Jesus
OUR CORE VALUES• Prayer• Unified Direction• Strategic Missions• Biblical Preaching and Teaching• Transformational Discipleship• Effective Evangelism• Strong Families• Authentic Worship• Intentional Fellowship• Relevant Ministry
Saturday Night at the ROCPlay ball and Games, Eat Pizza!
Grades 1-5 Saturday, March 24th
6:30 -9:30Sign up is not required, pay $5.00 at the door.
Invite your school friends!
Mark your calendar...June 18-22, 2012
For kids entering Kindergarten
through Completed 6th Grade
Diamond SetAdults 55+
Tuesday, March 27
10:00 a.m. Games11:30 a.m. Meal
Bring a vegtable or a salad. Church provides meat & dessert.
Fellowship Hall
Men’s BreakfastSaturday, March 31
8:00 a.m.Fellowship Hall
Cost: $3.00
We need crosses for a project we are doing at The ROC.
If you would like to donate a cross to FBC, please bring it to the church office. Wood, metal, ceramic, small, large, new, old....
(Please no crucifixes)
middle school
sundays 5:30 pm/3rd floor
WednesdaysSSMS 7:50 am
middle school
FBC Goal: $15,000
Nicaragua Mission TripFundraiser Meal
(In place of Wednesday Night meal)
Wednesday, April 4th @ 5pm
55+ Spring TripEureka Springs & Mountain View
May 17-20, 2012(Registration & deposit of $250 is required by March 12th)
More information is available in the church office.
NoN-Profit orgaNizatioNU.S PoStage Paid
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