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Kids Korner THE HERALD February 1

Citizens Police Academy– 6 pm

February 2

Ladies Fit Group—5:30 on the Seawall

February 6

Ladies Tea and Baby Sprinkle– 10-12

February 7

Lord’s Supper

Youth “Souper Bowl”- Noon

“Souper” Bowl– 6 pm

February 8


February 9

Senior Adult Game Day –LaMarque-1:30 pm

Ladies Fit Group– 5:30 pm on the Seawall

February 11

FBC Hosts BSM-Noon

February 13

Deacon’s Meeting– 8:30 am

February 14

Church Council– 4:30 am

Church Conference-6:00 pm

February 15


Financial Peace University-6:30 pm

February 16

WOM-9:15 am

Secretaries Luncheon


February 18

Jolly Elders– Noon


February 20

AMP it Up! flyer distribution– 8:30 am

Judson Group-9:30 am

February 22



February 23


February 28

Men’s Breakfast– 8:00 am

February 29– Leap Day



First Baptist Church, Galveston

February 2016

DeWain Adcox at his

baptism, Jan. 24th.

New Members Trey, Sara, and Gracie Swain

(Below) Learning about Indonesia at the

International Mission Study.

Nathan’s Notes

Angie’s List “Life is better Connected.”

I was doing some reading this past week and ran across

an article that I found quite interesting. It was one of

those 10 ways to do this or 5 ways to do that article. I

am not a fan of formulaic solutions to anything, I think

there are too many variables to make solutions formu-

laic. There was one point in this article that did catch

my eye, and it has stuck with me all week. The point

that was elaborated on is this: Everything is Outreach.

That point is incredibly true. Everything that we do as

a church is geared to reaching into the community in

hopes of making a connection with them.

This is an extremely important thing for us to grasp. If

we really grab this idea and hold on to it everything

about our church will be transformed. We will be and

become a welcoming and inviting body. Welcoming any-

one who comes into our doors, and be intentional about

inviting our friends and neighbors to be a part of the

things that we are doing.

Personal invitations are the best way to encourage peo-

ple to be a part of the things that are going on at FBC. I

want to challenge you this year to be intentional with

your friends and neighbors and invite them to things

that we have going on at the church. You may hear no

many times, but I promise, if you keep asking and keep

working you will eventually hear yes. Isn’t it worth

hearing no twenty times to hear yes once, and it may be

that one yes that leads someone to a saving knowledge

of Jesus.

This year there are going to be many opportunities to

invite people to engage in things that are church, but

not traditional Sunday morning church. These are the

specific things to invite your skeptical friends and

neighbors to. We are starting off the year February 15

with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace. If you have read

Bro. Ray’s article we are going to be having Keith Tom-

linson back in April. This summer we are going to have

a Marriage Enrichment Weekend. This fall we are go-

ing to have a Parenting Workshop. Things are going on

here that we can invite people to, and welcome them as

they come. These events give an opportunity for people

to engage the church in a different way.

The most important thing we can do is invite people to

be a part of what God is doing here in our midst. I chal-

lenge and encourage us to get to work inviting people

that we know to join us here.

Blessings,

Nathan

5 NEW CHRISTIANS

5 new Christians and their families learned the

meaning of the Lord’s Supper during our lunch and

training last week. Prayer partners and small group

leaders circled together as church and family to lead

our new Christians. February 7th they’ll take the

Lord’s Supper together in the sanctuary.

KIDS LEARNING TO GIVE THROUGH MISSIONS

Every Sunday we have a weekly penny offering in

Chapel! Kids are discovering the meaning of offer-

ings, tithes & missions. These offerings go to mis-

sions that our church supports – each month we focus

on specific missions and how we’re all missionaries in

our own community.

DEVELOPING SMALL GROUP LEADERS & EN-

GAGING PARENTS

We’re engaging families and developing leaders

through Weekly. Weekly is an online subscription

that gives a weekly checklist for doing ministry bet-

ter. It has a plan for personal development, training

leaders, and social media as well as a weekly email

for groups and parents with a guide to what kids are

discovering weekly.

FAITH, FOOD, AND FITNESS

The Ladies Fit Group made a connection in our com-

munity with Studio 85 and heard a presentation on

living a healthier lifestyle. We’re committing to mak-

ing good habits through faith and friendships so we

can be successful. The Ladies Fit Group meets on the

Seawall at 5:30 every Tuesday.

LEADING STRATEGICALLY

If we want to reach the next generation, we have to

be committed to personal development. A fourth

grader today was born when the I-phone came out.

Sometimes, we have to suspend our thinking in or-

der to reach the next generation. That’s why 5 lead-

ers are going to the Orange Conference in Atlanta

from April 26th-29th. Our small group leaders are

committed to learning the phases that kids and fam-

ilies are in so we can leverage those opportunities to

impact their future.

In order to inspire an authentic faith, you must first

practice and prioritize it in your own life,

Angie

SPRING RENEWAL

As I write this it is hard to think Spring is not al-

ready here. It is sunny and 65 degrees outside.

However, we still have a few weeks left before we

can declare "Spring has sprung" on Galveston Is-

land. Several have asked me if we were going to

have a time of renewal this year as we did last

year. It is my pleasure to announce that our

preacher from last year, Keith Tomlinson, has

agreed to come and lead us in a time of revival/

renewal on the weekend of April 22-24 . Please

begin to pray for Bro. Keith as he begins his prepa-

ration to be with us. I believe the Lord is going to

do some great things during this weekend.

THERE IS A LOT GOING ON!

As you observe February's calendar, you will find

there are many opportunities to serve and to learn.

On Sunday afternoon, February 7, we will be host-

ing our 15th Annual Souper Bowl for Galveston's

homeless and underserved. I know Greg Samford

could really use several more volunteers if you are

available.

The Galveston Citizens Police Academy began

meeting on the last Monday of January and will

continue through April 11. On Monday, February

15, Larry and Carmen Gore will be leading the

Dave Ramsey Financial Study. It will also finish

on April 11. You will find more information on this

elsewhere in The Herald , and these opportunities

are worth your time. I encourage you to consider

getting involved.

The Pastor Search Committee is hard at work put-

ting together a profile of who we are as a church

and a profile of the qualifications for our future

pastor. Please be praying for thecommittee as they

spend many hours in prayer and discussion as they

continue their search. I could name others, but

you can see we have a lot going on for the glory of

the Lord.

Please continue to pray for me as I pray for you.

I Love You,

Bro Ray

(Above) Ministry in a moment, Larry and Car-

men Gore explaining the Upcoming Financial

Peace University course. (Below)

The Judson Group going to the International

Mission Study on our new to us bus.

(Left) April and

Ruth showing off

their Indonesian

Hats from the

mission study.

(Below) the AMP it

Up! Bible Study and

Movie Night

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