Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. (Isaiah 55:1)
This Sunday, April 21 is Easter! We will have 2 services, 9am & 11am, with programs for children during both. There will be refreshments between the services as well! Our theme for Easter this year is “Living Hope”. I am excited to hear two numbers from our Brownsville Gospel Choir and powerful songs of worship led by our worship team. I am speaking on Isaiah 55, “Come, All You Thirsty!” This chapter clearly and compellingly calls all people to come to Christ and be saved.
I will be challenging those that want to commit their lives to following Christ to see me after the service and pick up a short follow-up study booklet called “Living in Christ.” Pray that many will do that and commit to completing the study with a Christian friend (possibly you)!
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But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? (1 John 3:17 ESV)
This Sunday is going to be exciting! Our Mexico Mission Team will be sharing testimonies, leading worship, and giving us a report about God’s work in and through them over Spring Break. Pastor Justin will show us a video he has put together from the trip, and will be sharing about their devotional times in the book of 1 John. He recommends we read 1 John 3in preparation for this Sunday.
Also, please remember that we are receiving a special offering for Andy Alvarez as part of the celebration of the Mexico trip. Prayerfully consider a generous gift to help with Andy’s large medical expenses.
Tonight is the AWANA Grand Prix! Come join us for the racing action! Check in and Hot Dog Dinner starts at 6pm, and the races begin at 7pm.
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“In overflowing anger for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD, yourRedeemer. (Isaiah 54:8 ESV)
Our sermon this week will be from Isaiah 54. Please take some time to read over the chapter is preparation for Sunday. One of the great missionaries of the past, William Carey, preached a famous message from this chapter, where he exhorted people to: 1) Expect great things from God; and 2) Attempt great things for God. Let’s look into this great chapter together this Sunday.
Last Sunday I spoke on what is probably the most important passage in the book of Isaiah (perhaps all of the Old Testament) — Isaiah 52:13-53:12. If you missed it, you can listen here: ISAIAH 53
April 21 is Easter! That’s 16 days from today! We will have 2 services, 9am & 11am, with programs for children during both. Please be praying for great impact upon our community, and for the friends you will be inviting! Our theme for Easter this year is “Living Hope”.
The new movie about Abby Johnson, “Unplanned” is out in theaters. I want to urge you to consider seeing this important film about the former Planned Parenthood director who had a dramatic change of heart and life. Click the following link to watch the trailer and find out where it is playing near you: UNPLANNED
A box is being put together to mail to Molly in South Africa. We would loveto include notes and cards of encouragement for her. If you would like to write something for her, please bring it to FBC this Sunday. Thank you!
April 14th, our Mexico Mission Team will be sharing in the Sunday morning worship service. You’ll want to make sure to be here to be encouraged by their report!
Love From Your Pastor,
Michael
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“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” (Isaiah 51:11 ESV)
This Sunday’s sermon will cover Isaiah 51, and is entitled, “Salvation & Righteousness Forever”. We’ll be reminded again that God’s saving actions in the past are the key to our hope for the future. Please read the chapter and join us Sunday!
Men – tomorrow morning at 8am is our monthly breakfast! Sorry for the late reminder – but if you see this tonight please be sure to join us in the morning!
Please also come and pray with us during our Day of Prayer on Monday, March 18, from 5-9am & 5-9pm. You can join us for a one hour time slot or more! We will be seeking the Lord together for guidance and direction for our future ministry at FBC.
Love From Your Pastor,
Michael
Love From Your Pastor
“I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.” (Isaiah 50:6 ESV)
On Sunday our message will be from Isaiah 50, and is entitled, “I Gave My Back…” It’s a short but powerful chapter regarding how God’s Servant (who we know to be Jesus Christ) will save all who turn from self and listen to Him. Please read the passage prayerfully and ask the Lord to speak powerfully to our church family, and that we will listen to Him!
We will also be remembering the Lord’s death together by participating in Communion. Isaiah 50 will lead us perfectly into that time. Please come with humble and repentant hearts.
On March 1-3, Pioneer Christian Academy in Brownsville will be hosting a Creation Seminar put on by the Alpha Omega Institute. This looks like a great opportunity for learning about the importance of the biblical account of creation in Genesis. It is FREE (a love offering will be taken). More info is on the bulletin board by the church office, and was in your bulletin last Sunday. But if you think you may go, please contact Mike Kirk (541-990-0502) to let him know, as he’s been asked to inform the hosts so they can plan for the right amount of food!
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“It is too light a thing that You should be My servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob to bring back the preserved of Israel; I will make You as a light for the nations, that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:6 ESV)
Let’s try again! This Sunday we’ll be looking into Isaiah 49, and seeing how God’s “Servant” will EXTEND God’s salvation to the ends of the earth. Please be prayerfully reading this passage prior to Sunday morning’s worship!
Thank you to everyone who turned out on Monday to help Heather Dillon and family with her move! We appreciate how so many were so generous with your time and effort! Please continue to pray for a good permanent housing solution for them.
Also thank you for your generous support of our youth, and their fundraiser last Sunday for the mission trip to Mexico! I believe I heard that they raised around $1,600! Praise the Lord!
I’m excited that 8 of us (that I know of) will be attending the 4-Chair Discipling Seminar in Albany tomorrow! It’s still not too late! If you’d like to go, please contact me ASAP!
On March 1-3, Pioneer Christian Academy in Brownsville will be hosting a Creation Seminar put on by the Alpha Omega Institute. This looks like a great opportunity for learning about the importance of the biblical account of creation in Genesis. It is FREE (a love offering will be taken). More info is on the bulletin board by the church office, and will be in your bulletins Sunday. But if you think you may go, please contact Mike Kirk (541-990-0502) to let him know, as he’s been asked to inform the hosts so they can plan for the right amount of food!
Love From Your Pastor,
Michael
Love From Your Pastor
“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you.” (Colossians 1:3 ESV)
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! God loves you more than you can imagine!
This Sunday we are blessed to have Bruce Tissell, our missionary in Brazil, here to preach for us in the worship service as well as sharing during Sunday School hour! His sermon will be on Colossians 1:3-12, “Praying For Those Who You Do Not Know.” This will be a tremendous Sunday, I hope you will be here to be blessed by Bruce’s ministry with us!
Please consider joining me in Albany on February 23 for Sonlife’s 4-chair discipling seminar. Click on the following link to register: DISCIPLING SEMINAR. If you are planning to go, please reply to this email to let me know!
Youth Mexico Trip Fundraiser – some of our high school youth are planning for the Spring Break mission trip to Mexico. There will be an enchilada meal after the worship service this Sunday! Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. There is also going to be a dessert auction, so plan to help with that as well!
Recommended Reading (Great book to help with the romance in yourmarriage, appropriate for Valentine’s Day – but of course could/should be read anytime of year!)
- Rainey, Rekindling the Romance
Men’s Breakfast this Saturday at 8am! This time there will be a Burrito Bar! Join us for the great food and fellowship!
Heather Dillon and family are needing help moving this coming Monday, February 18th, starting at 11am. We could use all the help we can get. If you can help, and would like more info, please contact Rob Hester, 541-606-9478. Thank you!
Love From Your Pastor,
Michael
Love From Your Pastor
“It is too light a thing that You should be My servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of Israel; I will make You as a light for the nations, that My salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:6 ESV)
This Sunday’s message is from Isaiah 49, “A Light for the Nations.” We’ll see how the Servant of the Lord will EXTEND God’s salvation to the ends of the earth! Please prayerfully read Isaiah 49 prior to the worship service.
Please continue to bring items that can be distributed to people through ourencouragement baskets this week! Thank you!
Please consider joining me in Albany on February 23 for Sonlife’s 4-chair discipling seminar. Click on the following link to register: DISCIPLING SEMINAR. If you are planning to go, please reply to this email to let me know!
Youth Mexico Trip Fundraiser – some of our high school youth are planning for the Spring Break mission trip to Mexico. There will be an enchilada meal after the worship service on February 17th. Tickets will be available for purchase this Sunday. If you’d like to see if there are still donations needed for the ingredients, please contact Tina Kittel. There is also going to be a dessert auction on the 17th, so plan to help with that as well!