The first day of fall will be here soon! Where has the year gone? The calendar is already filling up for the rest of the year. Our new pastor, Brother Rich Schaller (see separate article introducing him to POC) is ready to welcome you to FBC. Come and hear what God is leading him to say each week.
Team Kids is off to a great start. We are averaging about 25 youth per week for dinner, Bible study and recreation. We will be starting a new tradition on Wednesday, September 13. All Team Kids and Youth participants will be inviting adults of their choice to come for dinner on the second Wednesday of each month. Also included in the invitation will be any siblings too young to be enrolled in either activity.
Team Kids will entertain the adults with songs and Bible verses they are learning. We hope for a big turn out. Our first meal will be hot dogs, baked beans, watermelon and chips. Come support your youngsters in this very important activity. They like to show off how much they are learning!
On October 1, at noon, there will be a lunch and business meeting after church. This will start another new tradition of quarterly meals and business meetings. Our first meal will be sandwiches, sides and desserts . Please plan on attending this important opportunity to learn about and be part of the ongoing workings of FBC. Your voice and opinion are important to FBC.
The ladies have a new Bible study starting on September 12, at 4:00 p.m. It is entitled Encountering GOD by Kelly Minter. This study will be an encouragement to practice spiritual discipline, essential for a more vibrant spiritual life. Any woman interested in being part of this exciting study can call the FBC office at 361-983-2727.
One more new tradition FBC has started is moving Wednesday night prayer meetings to Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. Because of the big response to our children and youth programs on Wednesdays, most church members are involved in working with that program and could not attend Prayer Services. Now everyone is able to do both.
POC Community Thanksgiving will be held at FBC this year on November 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Mark your calendars to attend this very important and special event in our wonderful town. It’s the one time each year when the whole town comes together in praise and thanksgiving, thanking God for all He has done for us. If your have never experienced a community get together, now is the time to see what you have been missing! We’ll be waiting for you.
FBC has several services and activities each week besides those already mentioned. Sunday School is at 10:00 for all ages. Church services are at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Another new opportunity to worship and pray has been started on Monday mornings at FBC at 10:00 a.m. You can come to the sanctuary to pray with others or you can pray wherever you are at that time. Pray for our country, our town, personal issues or whatever God lays on your heart. Tuesdays is ladies Bible study at 4:00. Wednesday is Team Kids and Youth activities at 5:30 until 7:00. Thursday at 6:00 is prayer meeting . We’re waiting to welcome you with open arms. As you step in the door, you will see our extraordinary and special greeter, Evelyn Kitchens. She’s always ready with a hug or a handshake!
