First Baptist Church Pea Ridge May 2018
Newsletter
Pastor Al
I know that most of you were able to celebrate with us on April 15, when we set aside a Sunday to give God thanks for completing the payment of our building note. It was good to celebrate God’s faithfulness and provision. It’s no small thing that we look back on the time since beginning this relocation project and see how God has provided. The step forward from facilities built in 1929 and 1954 to what we have now has provided multiplied opportunities for Kingdom purposes. God has worked in and through His people in this place to accomplish His purposes. I’ve personally enjoyed a bit of reminiscing over this journey. Particularly thinking back over how God has worked through His people in this place. Some who during this journey have gone on to be with our Lord and others who are still here serving faithfully in God’s work in this place. It’s always about God’s work through His people. I give God glory and thanks for His people and their obedience. Of course, we’ve reminded ourselves again and again that it’s never been about buildings. Those are simply tools to help us be about God’s work in this place. We give God credit for bringing us to this place. We believe that God has brought us to this place at this time, that we might serve Him in such a manner as to bring Him Glory and see His work move forward. So yes, it’s a significant milestone in the life and history of FBC, but the real story is about the people impacted through the life and ministry of FBC. It’s about partnering with God in His redemptive work. We who have been privileged to be a part of this journey agree with what David had to say about the offering for construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your own hand. 1 Chronicles 29:14 (CSBBible) This principle is true in everything God chooses to do in and through us. It’s God’s work, God’s power, and God’s ability. We simply have the privilege to be His instruments in His work. To God be the glory! May brings many opportunities and I know that your calendar may well be full in these coming weeks. I encourage you to make your personal walk with Jesus a priority in the midst of your busyness. Sometimes it seems the enemy of our souls likes to get us busy enough to distract us from what’s most important. God has been at work in the life and ministries of FBC of late, growing and expanding His work in this place. Let’s all keep our heart in tune with what God wants to do in us. He will continue to be glorified in us as we continue to surrender our lives as living sacrifices for His purposes.
Message from the Pastor
partnering with god
Mortgage Burning
Special Music
Company History...................................................
No celebration is complete without cake
We would like to thank everyone who help put this special event together.
Scripture Reading by the youth
Celebration Service
Jamae Harp spoke to us.
Great Food at the Potluck!
May is a busy month around here! With graduations, the end of school, and the summer beginning it makes for a crazy month. First, congrats to ALL the graduating Seniors. Great job on your finishing out this chapter of your life! Also, to our precious Kindergarten class that will have their graduation as well. FAMILY SUNDAY IS MAY 6TH!! NO KIDS CHURCH PARENT/CHILD DEDICATION is May 13th on Mother’s Day. I look forward to this precious time of year when parents pledge to God to raise their child in a Christ-centered home. Church, our role in this is vital that we come alongside the parents and help them in their journey of parenthood. If you are regular attender that would like to take part please contact the church office and let Debbie know so she can give your more information. The deadline will be May 10 to participate. VBS MEETING IS SUNDAY MAY 20TH @ 2PM. Mark your calendars!! If you are signed up at all for VBS it is important that you attend. Lots of go over!!! Thank you to everyone that helps during VBS! This is one of the bigger outreaches that our children’s ministry does during the year.
Easter Fun
Children's Ministry
THE LAST BLAST IS MAY 23RD. That night we will have our last short Bible lesson then play messy games. Please have your children wear PLAY CLOTHES that night. We will also have the ice cream truck here for snack. It will be a fun .
VBS June 10th-14th 6:00pm-8:30pm Ages: 4 years through 6th grade Registration begins online May 7th (link will be available)
MAY
May 20th Andrew Easterling May 23rd Elizabeth Spencer Victoria Spencer May 30th Betty Brown May 31st Jace Dye Jypsy Oliver Glen & June Henry May 11th Lee & Diana Rosser May 30th
May 6th Rodney Long May 7th Bella May Heckman May 9th Cade Vincent May 10th Doug Rogers May 16th Leaneasha Crowell
Happy Anniversary
May Birthday's
As April comes to a close, we are only gearing up for the madness of May! We are getting ready for graduation, baccalaureate, and squad wars! Please take note of the upcoming events: Mother’s Day: May 13th Make sure to be in service this Sunday morning. We have a surprise for the mothers from the kids and students! Baccalaureate: May 18th Graduation: May 19th Squad Wars: May 23rd Be sure to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting color powder all over! White will be the best to show the colors. We will have squad wars shirts for sale leading up to the event and at the event itself. Super Summer: look at graphic below: Glen & June Henry May 11th Lee & Diana Rosser May 30th
April has been a great month and we have gotten to see our students participating in many activities in the community and their schools! The band has performed multiple concerts. A few students supported another student in a play performance. The juniors and seniors attended prom. The students led worship on one Sunday morning, and did a fabulous job! We went to the trampoline park and had a great time.
PRSM
As kids submerge themselves in God’s Word, they will discover that Jesus saw people differently. He didn’t just see what’s on the outside; He saw who people were down deep. A relationship with Jesus Christ changes everything! All you have to do is dive in!
Do you feel like there is a gap between where you are and where you want to be? Experiencing God's presence can change that. One single moment with Him can activate your passion, purpose, and potential, and propel you into your God-given destiny. If you would like a ticket that we have already purchased they are $49.99 - contact church office. Sat. Sept. 22nd - Fayetteville
Haiti Mission Trip
Please join us as we celebrate Jesus and honor all Moms on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13th. Invite your mom and all your family to celebrate with us at our regular Sunday Worship service at 9:30am.
Women's Conference
June 10th - 14th
We invite you to join us for our Mother's Day Service
Board of Directors
Upcoming Events
Take a trip to Haiti - It will change your life! We have a team trip this summer - July 28th - Aug 3rd. We ask that you would pray for the team that is going & the people our team will minister to.
Vacation Bible School
Many of you know that twice a year for many years we have a Sunday event that we call Outflow. It’s a time when we dismiss worship early and ask each Bible Study group to engage in a service event outside the church walls. This year it will be this Fall before we schedule an Outflow event. However, I would encourage all of you to look for those service opportunities, through which you can demonstrate the love of God to the world around us. It is always essential that we see the people around us through the eyes of Jesus and be proactive in reaching out to them with the Gospel. Thank you for having the heart of Jesus!
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 Wed. Night Dinner-5:00pm BLAST-6:00pm PRSM -6:00pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm
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5 Men's Breakfast 7:00am
6 Worship Service 9:30AM Sunday School 11:00AM
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8 Children's Committee Meeting - 6:00pm
9 Wed. Night Dinner-5:00pm BLAST-6:00pm PRSM -6:00pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm
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12 Faith Riders Ride
13 Mother's Day Worship Service 9:30AM Sunday School 11:00AM
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16 Wed. Night Dinner-5:00pm BLAST-6:00pm PRSM -6:00pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm
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18 Baccalaureate 6:00pm
19 Pea Ridge High School Graduation
20 Worship Service 9:30AM Sunday School 11:00AM VBS Meeting 2:00pm
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23 Wed. Night Dinner-5:00pm BLAST-6:00pm PRSM -6:00pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm
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27 Worship Service 9:30AM Sunday School 11:00AM
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30 Wed. Night Dinner-5:00pm BLAST-6:00pm PRSM -6:00pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm
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May Calendar
Mission Report Oct. - March
10% Cooperative Program $ 22,628.82 2% NW AR Association $ 4,525.76 Lottie Moon $ 666.00 Annie Armstrong $ 275.00 Misc. Missions $ 75.87 Gideon $ 209.00 Benevolence $ 274.79 Quilters Mission $ 216.48 Community Missions $ 1,166.69 Haiti Missions $ 26,236.06 Total: $ 56,236.06 Same period last year: $ 44,055.00 God’s Tithe…...Our Offering (March) Budget Required: $ 30,416.66 Offering Received: $ 44,965.97
FBC is a church community that seeks to offer relevant messages and God honoring worship in an informal atmosphere. We believe the process of entering into a relationship with Jesus Christ and developing as disciples should be simple. We seek to provide clear opportunities to Love God, Grow Together and Impact the World so that together we can accomplish God’s purposes.
1650 Slack Street Pea Ridge, AR 479.451.8192 www.prfbc.org office@prfbc.org
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