The Freeing Love of Our Father
The Freeing Love of Our Father Day 7 — August 28, 2018 By Nikao Wallace For the past few weeks I’ve been listening to a teaching that has majorly impacted the way I view God’s love for me. I think we take for granted how significant the words “God loves you” are. In the Bible, […]
Just Give Me a Minute
Just Give Me a Minute Day 6 — August 27, 2018 By Missy Smith The waves were roaring, the wind howling and the lightning was flashing in the darkness of night as the disciples became restless with the situation they were in. It was a storm and here they were in the middle of the […]
That Time I Surrendered
That Time I Surrendered Day 5 — August 26, 2018 By Katie Graves Surrender is a scary word. Typically, we humans don’t like to relinquish control. In any area. Especially our entire lives. Our being. Our future. The unknown can be unsettling at best, terrifying at worst. I’ve gotten pretty accustomed to my GPS giving […]
The Oil Left in the Jar
The Oil Left in the Jar Day 4 — August 25, 2018 By Edith Hoffman 1 Kings 17:7-5 tells us of the Old Testament prophet, Elisha, asking a poor widow for a piece of bread. Her response was that she only had a little bit of oil in her jar, and a little bit of […]
It’s All about Going Deeper
It’s All about Going Deeper Day 3 – August 24, 2018 By Tony Tench A few weeks ago our family had a great time traveling together to Florida to visit at “Mickey’s house” near Orlando. We knew it was going to be a joy watching our granddaughter, who just loves all the Disney princesses, meet […]
Bring Your Puzzle Piece
Bring Your Puzzle Piece Day 2 — August 23, 2018 by Tammy Bass When I think of spiritual gifts, I think of a jigsaw puzzle. When every piece is on the table and hooked with other pieces in just the right spot, it makes one single beautiful picture! I think the Body of Christ is […]
Beginning a New Year
Beginning a New Year Day 1 — August 22, 2018 by Susan McConnell I don’t know about you, but for me, September is the beginning of the New Year. Almost 40 years of “new school years” have caused me to feel this way. It is a time for beginnings. A fresh look at things. Anything […]
30 Days of Devotionals to Ready Us for the Equipping and Commissioning Weekend, Sept 21-23
Heavenly Father, May the words of this upcoming daily devotional series touch our hearts in a powerful way as YOU speak through them. Bring us together as a congregation as we journey toward our Equipping and Commissioning weekend coming up on SEPTEMBER 21-23. Increase our desire to come to a place of full surrender-as a […]
Back to the Future
In preparation for our re-entry to the Sanctuary on Sunday, August 26, we are thankful for Sunday School Classes that will lead us to pray our way “Back to the Future” in the worship in the Sanctuary. Thanks for noting the following schedule and for praying with us as we prepare for these dates: July 22 – […]
And Now….After Sunday’s vote, what happens next?
25 May 18 After Sunday’s vote, what happens next? This past Sunday, at a Called Church Conference, the members of First Baptist Church voted by an 88% margin to press ahead with the future staffing proposal recommended by the Personnel Committee, the Future Story Steering Committee and the Board of Deacons. That being so, this […]