23 Sep God’s Love Woven in our Daily Lives
So much of ministry is not about what we plan but how we respond to the situations we’re faced with each day. In the middle of our “good” plans for ministry the “God” moments show up—spiritually recognizing the difference of...
04 Sep Before God Speaks, Say Yes!
Proverbs 16:9 says “Even when you cannot see the way forward, God is already preparing the path. He will light your steps and guide your heart”. World Changers…..2011…..theme for the week: “God, show me Your will for my life TODAY”....
13 Aug Youth Ignite kicks off August 20 with Sterl the Pearl
School is in session! The syllabus week has come and gone, teachers are already counting down the days until May, and sports are picking up! Students have gone from seeing each other once a week (if that) to seeing each...
07 Jul Faithfulness and Fun with our Senior Adults
We have so many things to be grateful for at First Baptist Church and one of those blessings is our LifeGroup teachers. These men and women spend countless hours preparing for the lessons that are taught each Sunday morning to...
21 May VBS is June 9-13
Vacation Bible School is just around the corner!This is one of my favorite times of the year and it involves children, parents, and a LOT of volunteers. The primary purpose of the week is to introduce children to Jesus Christ...
23 Apr Carl Morrison retires after 40 years
Carl Morrison has announced his retirement as Building Maintenance Supervisor effective April 30th. What began as a two week commitment eventually turned into four decades of service. Carl has seen a number of changes in our facilities, people, our town,...
17 Apr Easter
The lilies make an appearance on Easter Sunday. It's a way of remembering loved ones and clinging to the hope we have in Christ.Cory Wilson, in "Why Resurrection People Remember the Dead" says this: "When I was a child, a...
10 Apr Pastor Danny’s new Podcast
I've referenced an Old Testament story that has personal appeal as a title for my new podcast. It's entitled "Elisha's Bears" and I'll be talking about faith, the Bible, theology, Baptist life and the church in general. There may be (and...
27 Mar “I have seen the Lord”
An elderly woman showed up for church one Sunday. An usher wanted to help her and asked, "where would you like to sit?" The woman responded, "I'd like to sit up front." The usher tried to discourage her, but she...