God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1.

This past week our church has called on that promise again and again as we prayed for Pastor Phillip. He was suffering chest pains and after a trip by ambulance to DeTar and several tests, he had 3 stents put into arteries that were up to 95% blocked! All this took place over several days, but now he is home and recovering. Please continue to keep him and Katrina in your prayers.

Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say. Rejoice! Philippians 4:4

Storms of a different sort have been continuously pounding us with rain, wind, flooding, tornado warnings and power outages. They seem never ending. Even hurricanes leave after 2-3 days. This storm looks like it may be with us for several more days! Sunday starts FBC Vacation Bible School (July 11-14). I am confident that the sun will be shining on that day and continue for the rest of the week. Last year, during COVID, VBS was held outside in the HOT July sunshine, but we had a large group of children. This year, thankfully, we will be mainly inside. We are counting on collecting a large donation for the South Texas Children’s Home in Goliad and we will also again be welcoming the teens from Arkansas, as well as our own FBC teens, to help with VBS.

We were able to have our semi-annual Birthday Bash on June 27. Hamburgers, cooked by Bro. Phillip, and all the trimmings were enjoyed by the large crowd. It is such a blessing to be able to gather together again after so many months. A good time was had by all.

Remember that FBC is waiting to welcome you at 410 W. Jefferson to any or all of our gatherings. Sunday morning we have Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 and church services at 11:00 and 6:00. Tuesdays we have Bible study for women (4:00) and men (7:00). Wednesday evenings are for prayer meeting and youth activities at 6:00. No reservations necessary! Come as you are! Call 361-983-2727 for more information