It is Vacation Bible School time again!! Unfortunately, by the time the paper comes out, it will be all over. Each year we have between 50 and 60 children join us for 4 days of Bible study, music, food, fun and games. So much excitement all compressed into 3 hours each day. The laughter and music can be heard all over town. I hope your child was able to be part of the fun, fellowship and learning this summer. A big thank you goes out to everyone who volunteered to help out this year. It takes about 25 people to keep everything flowing smoothly each day. What a blessing you all are to FBC.
It is also Summer Bible Camp time again. This year we have about 30 campers looking forward to spending a week at the Texas Baptist Encampment in Palacios. It’s a wonderful experience for campers and councilors alike, right on the bay. There will be a BAKE SALE on Saturday, June 17, starting at 8:00 a.m. at POC Hardware. The proceeds go toward the cost of sending all these campers to Palacios. Please come by and purchase some baked goods or make a donation. FBC pays the cost for each child and anyone is welcome to apply. The cost this year is over $200 per child, so all donations are appreciated.
We have our next Birthday Bash on June 26 at 6:00. The church will be providing lasagna and pulled pork sandwiches. Come and join us in celebrating birthdays and welcoming our new pastor, Rich Schaller. You can bring a side dish, salad, or dessert if you want. There is always plenty of food for everyone!! Baptists are famous for liking to cook and especially eat! Weekenders, visitors, members, non-members are all welcome to share this time at FBC. Come and see what we have to offer.
Our Ladies Bible Study is is continuing throughout the summer months, but we are not doing a planned study until the fall, when we will start……
Come any Tuesday at 4:00 in the Fellowship Hall next door to the church and share time with a wonderful group of ladies. Members, visitors and non-members alike, are all part of our FBC Bible Study group. Please come join us.
We are still collecting nonperishable food items for the Community Food Pantry distributed by Fishermen’s Chapel. Bring items any Sunday and leave them in the basket by the front door and we will deliver them. Monetary donations are also welcomed.
Shoe Box delivery time is getting closer and closer! If you would like to be a part of this wonderful ministry that delivers Christmas presents and Bible literature to children all over the world, it starts right here in POC! POC takes donations of things small enough to fit into a shoe box, packs them up and delivers them to be sent all over the world. Items most requested are small toys, bar soap, combs, brushes, crayons, T-shirts, sewing kits, fishing line and hooks, wash rags, etc. Donations are welcome. We are hoping to surpass 200 boxes this year. We have sent that amount the last two years.
Our doors are open and FBC is waiting to welcome you to any of our services, Sunday we meet at 10:00 for Sunday School and 11:00 and 6:00 for church services. CHOIR MEMBERS wanted! We meet each Sunday at 5:00 for practice. Come raise a joyful noise unto the Lord with us.
