Do you ever wonder where the center of activity is in Port O’Connor? This month it has definitely been at First Baptist Church! We have started a new ministry opportunity, our baptismal has been in use, our services have been crowded with worshipers, many, many people have been working on the 24th annual Sweetheart Banquet and our new pastor, Brother Miller has been acquainting himself with his new home town! Wow!
Our Homebound Minister teams have been out in the community this month visiting. Please let us know if you or someone you know could use some cheering up while they are confined to the house or nursing home/rehab center and they will be added to our list. You do not need to be a member of FBC to receive a visit. Call 361-983-2727.
Our Sweetheart Banquet is behind us for another year. This was FBC’s 24th year to hold this event! Over the years, it has grown into the gala it is now. Since it outgrew our church Fellowship Hall and was moved to the POC Community Center, attendance has grown to fill even that space to capacity. Everyone enjoyed beautiful decorations, wonderful entertainment, great food and even better company.
If you missed being there, you missed Dorothy Beeler Ruehman, who entertained us with her beautiful voice. You missed our spectacular decorations, many of which journeyed here all the way from Colorado, courtesy of Fred and Barbara Robbins and a meal that was out of this world!!
There are not enough ways to express THANK YOU to all who come together each year to make this happen. Any event which serves our community takes many hands and many hours to put together. The youth from 4H served drinks and cleaned tables. FBC men served meals, set up and took down tables and chairs and anything else needed.
The Port O’Connor Community Service Club once again worked long and hard, in all areas, over many days to help FBC with this project. These ladies do so many wonderful things for our community. The sewing group at Beacon 44 RV Park made chair covers and ,of course, our members contributed greatly to the successful outcome.
The Christmas Shoe Box Ministry has become a year round project instead of just October and November. Each month we will post suggestions for items to donate. These are suggestions that coincide with sale items available for those months, but any small item that will fit in a shoebox is welcomed. We will also be collecting money to purchase more items and also cover shipping costs. January and February suggestions are knitted hats and scarves, gloves, hairbands, bows, combs, brushes and barrettes. If anyone knits or crochets and would like to make scarves or hats, we have yarn available to use. Call Diane 903-467-6335 and I will bring you some!
It’s not too early to plan for Vacation Bible School. The date set for this year is June 15-19. Now is the time to reserve your grandchildren for that week so they can attend. We have classes available for preschool 5 year olds through those that have just finished sixth grade. Every year is an adventure and this year will be no exception. As the time gets closer, more details will be shared.
If you and your family would like to become part of all this excitement, here are your opportunities. You are invited to attend any of the following. Sunday church services are at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. as well as youth activities. Women’s Bible study (4:00 p.m.) and men’s Bible study (7:00 p.m.) are both on Tuesday. Our church van is available on Sunday mornings to pick up youth for Sunday School. Call the church to get on the list. We are waiting to welcome you.
