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First Baptist Church Fbcstephenville.org

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Table of Contents: Page 3

Letter From the Minister of Education

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Family Wednesdays

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Adult Bible Studies

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University Ministry

Youth Ministry

Children/Preschool Ministry

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House of Prayer

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Teachers Bio

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Winter/Spring Calendar

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Dr. Wilson is a profes-

sor and director of

Pastoral Leadership

studies at Southwest-

ern Baptist Theologi-

cal Seminary in Ft. Worth. He

currently serves as FBC Interim

Pastor and is a gifted teacher and

disciple maker. Dr. Michael Wilson

Greg and Polly own

several local busi-

nesses and love

serving people.

Greg has served as a staff minister

before coming to FBC. Their

classes are great fun, and will make

a real life differ-

ence for you

every day.

Greg & Polly Hamilton

Sara is a wife and mom

with a great teaching

background. She

loves to bring Bible

discoveries into real life

application for women. Sara’s fun

and practical style creates enjoy-

able and meaningful study

experiences. Sara Fambrough

Christine loves lead-

ing women’s studies

at FBC. She is an

exceptional teacher

and encourager.

Christine’s classes are never afraid

to confront the real issues women

face and find the God-size solu-

tions we need in

everyday life. Christine Poen

Marcus is a deacon,

teacher and leader

from FBC’s Newly

and Nearly Wed

class. His style will

help you identify true priorities and

discover the steps you need to take

to be everything that God wants

you to be. It’s

time to get real. Marcus Cook

Joe has great experi-

ence serving on

education ministry

staff before arriving at

FBC and currently

works at TSU. Joe is a tremendous

Bible teacher and has a passion for

helping folks discover the powerful

truths of God in

the Bible. Joe McLatchy

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The thrill of discovery. That is my best description of what

happens when we make it a priority to go on adventure with

God. As we read the Bible, we have such mental pictures

of the lives of the disciples and the amazing events they

experienced. The great news is that Christ has called each

one of us to be disciples. That means each one of us can

have the same thrill, excitement, joy and awe that the

original disciples had as they came to know Jesus and how

He made a difference in their lives.

I encourage you to begin your journey of discovery now.

Our Wednesday night discipleship classes and activities are designed for you and your

family, so that everyone has the opportunity to discover God in new and personal ways.

God is so big that we can spend our lifetimes getting to know him and we will get the

same thrill of discovery on our last day just as we did on our first.

Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ takes commitment and effort. But the results are

greater than you could ever expect. Wednesday nights at FBC may look like just another

thing on the schedule of your very busy week. In reality, however, they are energizers

and adventures with God. Each and every time you sit down to spend time and know

Him better you will experience the thrill of discovery and what it means as Jesus makes

you into His disciple.

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Family Friendly Wednesdays!

Starts @ 5pm.

Fellowship hall.

Great food and time

for all ages to unite as

one family in Christ.

$1 University students

$3 Youth

$4 Adults

$15 Entire Family

Kids under 5 eat free

Starts @ 6pm after

family meal.

Topics and studies that

interest and help you.

An overall great way to

grow in being a disciple

of Christ!

Great foundations for

every member of your

family.

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House of Prayer

On special Wednesday evenings, the entire family of the

people of God gather together for a time of prayer. Kids,

students, young adults and adults of all ages come together

in the Worship Center to share in a time of calling on the

name of the LORD.

Each of these prayer services are built around a central

theme and include songs of worship, hands on elements

such as a cross, writing in the sand as Jesus did, and

opportunities for private and family prayer. You are

invited to come and meet with God in a way which you

may never have experienced before.

January 7. April 1. June 3.

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University Ministry

Challenge Discipleship

- Student led discipleship groups in revolu-tionizing your character to be more like that of Christ

Paradigm Bible Study

- Worship experience for College students on Thursday nights at 8pm. Our hope is to engage college students with songs of worship, teaching of the Bible, and biblical community. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is at the center of everything we do at Paradigm. Our hope is that through the teaching of the Gospel, students will be empowered to reach their world by being disciples. Students

Youth Ministry at FBC includes grades 7 through 12. We meet on the second floor of the Education Building. Wednesday nights include several options for youth. Youth Bible Drill meets from 6pm to 7pm in the Youth Area. Youth Worship meets from 7pm -8:15pm, for a time of fun, worship, and Bible Study. Also High School Home Groups are Sunday nights from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

Locations are posted in the Youth Area. Junior High meet from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in the Youth Area for “The Hub." Home Groups and “The Hub” meet from Feb. 8-March 29.

Children/Preschool Wednesday Ignite contains the things that kids love to do and parents love to see them do!

FBC Kids ministries goal is to impart God's Word to the next generation. Your child will experience the love of teachers called to work with kids: teachers who will help them discover Jesus and create the strong foundation that they can build a lifetime on.

Through music, bible, missions and hands on activities, your child grows in a Jesus centered

way. Special events and guest speakers allow your child to see God at work in the whole wide world.

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Pastor’s Bible Study: No Cost The book of Galatians

Join Dr. Michael Wilson as we study the Letter to the Galatians. The letter contains some of the most powerful and memorable teachings in scrip-ture including passages on the fruit of the Spirit, freedom from

the law, and justification through faith and not due to works.

Many refer to Galatians as a letter about freedom in Christ, with a focus on life with Jesus versus a life lived in fear of the law. This is perhaps Paul’s earliest letter and he spends some time demonstrating how life can be different when lived through the power of God rather than the power of mankind.

In biblical times, names communicated a person’s essence-their history, nature, or character. That’s why God revealed Himself by dozens of different names in Scripture. No single name could convey the fullness of His character

and works.

In this study, pastor Tony Evans examines prominent names of God in Scripture. God’s names invite you to know Him as Creator,

Ruler, Provider, Warrior, and more. We will explore the biblical meanings of the names and related attributes of God. By understanding His names, you can experience Him more deeply.

Power of God’s Names: By: Tony Evans

$15 (workbook)

$5 (book)

5 Love Languages: Of Children

Kids desperately need to know how much you love them. But if you don’t know their special “love languages”, you might as well be speaking gibberish. Every child (like every adult) expresses and receives love best through one of five communica-

tion styles. Find out which love language your child speaks.

If your love language is different from your child’s, you’d better learn to translate fast! Or you could miss your chance to meet their deep-est emotional needs. Discover how to express unconditional feelings of respect, affection and commitment that will resonate in their souls and inspire them for the rest of their lives.

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$10 (Workbook) Self study w/ help Spanish is the third most spoken language on earth and knowing some basic Spanish is becoming an essential skill in connecting with people. As FBC undertakes

missions to Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Mexico, and Peru, learning some basic Spanish will help you feel more comfortable and become more effective in your service to God’s people.

This self-study course will help you grasp enough Spanish to be polite, ask for things you need, and share basic truths about God and the love of Jesus Christ. Teacher Sara Fambrough is there by email to answer and assist at any time you hit a trouble spot.

The Purpose Driven Life: By: Rick Warren

The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and

ambitions. If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God. You were born by His purpose and for His purpose.

Meet each Saturday morning with our Men’s Encouragement Group for a great time of fellowship and share in the journey of discovering God’s purpose for your life.

Saturday Mornings @ 7:30am

MEN’S STUDY

$15 (book)

Women’s Study: Nehemiah By: Kelly Minter

Nehemiah’s heart broke so deeply for the suffering Jews that he left the comfort of his Persian palace to restore their desolate community. Through these in-depth and relation-al study sessions, Nehemiah will in-

spire you to listen to what God has put in your heart to do. God is faithful and trustworthy. Experience the renewal of the covenant He has made for you. Let the reviving begin!

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Women’s Study: Covenant $20 (Book) By: Kay Arthur

Covenant explores God's initiatives with humanity by studying His covenants throughout history. Kay shows that the idea of covenant - God's enduring promise - is key to understanding our relationship to God. Explore the benefits and responsibilities of covenant as well

as the character of the covenant initiator. Learn about the remarkable ways the old covenant points to the promises of the new covenant.

Believing what God says about covenant will absolutely transform your life. Promises made are kept. Relationships last a lifetime. Trust and commitment are honored by action. Discover the covenants made for our well-being, the covenants God made for you.

The Truth Project: Focus on the Family

In a recent study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evan-gelical world. Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a

biblical worldview. Because of this, today's believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life's ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as

a people and a nation. To counter this slide within the body of Christ, Focus on the Family has launched one of the most ambitious and powerful projects in the history of their ministry - The Truth Project .

$10 (Book))

$10 (Book)

Mingling of Souls: By: Matt Chandler

In today's world, we're inundated with songs, movies, and advice that contradict and cheapen God's design for love and intimacy. Helping married

couples and singles navigate these concerns, Matt Chandler offers an eternal, counter-intuitive perspective from the Song of Solomon. Discover the process that this biblical role model followed - from attraction and courtship to marriage and arguing.