FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HARRISON

AUGUST, 2018 VOL. 63 NO. 8

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The true meaning of love…Christ died for us. John 3:16

Challenger FBC

June 27—July 3

Our Canada Mission Team

Larry Brandt, D. J. Collins,

Dale Preston, David Stahler

Our Canada Mission Team completed a patio at the

Impact Mission House in Sherbrooke. This house is

home for summer missionaries and year round

missionaries for Church 21 and Bishop University.

Painted on the Encounter Ministry Building which is a

meeting place for youth ministries at Bishop University.

Worked with Church 180 in Quebec City helping Senior

Adults, the handicapped, and those in need move

when annual rent and lease contracts come due at the end

of June. Robert and Sharon Pinkston were there to help

coordinate the moving.

Thankfully we completed all the moves safely.

Handed out over 4,000 Church 180 water bottles at

the annual Canadian Days National Holiday

Festival.

Our team presented Sharon Pinkston, our moving

days coordinator, with an Arkansas hoodie and

some Cavender’s Greek Seasoning.

We appreciate all the prayers you gave us while on this trip.

It is always a blessing to be On Mission.

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Wednesday Evening

Fall Schedule

begins August 22nd

Wednesday Fellowship Meal… 5:15 pm

Adult Choir, Prayer Meeting… 6:00 pm

Awana Clubs, Student Ministries, Preteen… 6:00 pm

Bible Study… 6:30 pm

Get Involved … Come be a part of these Ministries

THE.ROB.BLOG

Since there’s a lot of talk

lately about civility… I thought I’d put in my two

cents worth on the topic. By

the way, think about that “two

cents worth” phrase. When it came into being two

pennies had actual value. When I was the kid, the

little mom-and-pop store near our house had cookie

bins. You could get one for THREE CENTS!! To-

day, however, there is talk of doing away with the

penny. I say all that to let you know the real value

of my thoughts. So, with miniscule appraisal of

profit and with maximum cranial effort, I forge on.

There will always be cantankerous peo-

ple…who are just…um…carriers of unpleasant-

ness. (I tried to be kind.) These people are not look-

ing to make progress, see the greater good, build

relationships, or do good. They are just spoiling for

a fight. They don’t see a middle ground. Shucks,

they don’t even acknowledge a different viewpoint.

I didn’t say agree with one…just acknowledge one.

Oh, wait! Let me give you an example.

ELECTED OFFICIALS – WASHINGTON, D.C.

I can fix this, but I’ll need your help. If you

are a Believer, we can model civility. First, let’s

understand what it is. Oxford dictionary defines it

as “formal politeness in behavior or speech.” The

Bible puts it another way. Three- year-olds have

been quoting it since memory verses became a

thing. “Be ye kind one to another.” (It’s Ephesians

4:32 if you’re keeping a box score.)

Let me break this down for you.... “BE” – It’s who you are. No doubt. Your “state of

being” includes kindness and civility.

“YE” – This has just messed up some of you. It’s

how the King James version says “y’all” – which is

how we southerners say “you.” It’s an individual

responsibility that cannot be shirked. The duty of

kindness is not an optional thing. Read the verse.

It’s a command – not a polite request.

“KIND” – Do we really have to define it?? Respect-

ing other people as valued by God is a great place to

start. Just “do unto others” in a way that reflects

God’s heart. You may not agree with someone’s

politics, lifestyle, or choices but you can still treat

that someone kindly.

Remember those people…I called cantanker-

ous? Remember how I said I was “trying to be

kind”? Kindness and civility may require a lot from

us. People love to push other people’s buttons.

Therefore, we must be ready (prepared), willing

(submitted to God), and able (empowered by the

Holy Spirit). It’s work. The good news is that we

can become a kind person. One of the Spirit’s fruit

in us is gentleness. Another: self-control. So, we got

this!

But remember this…if your tweets or posts

don’t reflect kindness, compassion, or righteousness

you may want to re-evaluate your social footprint.

You can have opinions. (Nice of me to give you

that.) Share them in a way that honors God and not

you. You aren’t “THAT GUY” who is throwing

those word-grenades are you? Are you looking to

throw down? Hey, Believer! Just remember what

my dear granddaddy used to say: “If somebody’s

looking for a fight…he may be cruisin’ for a

bruisin’.” (He also said “itchin’ for a switchin’” but

that’s just overkill.) God disciplines His kids.

Your “Kindly” pastor,

Rob

FALL

Back to School

Sunday, August 12th

Praying for our Students

at School Campuses

5 pm

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What’s happening in FBCH Student Ministry…?

July was another great month of student ministry.

We started the month off with a movie night watching “I Can Only Imagine.” Then on July 11th we

had a group of 16 participate in a service project with the Hope Cottages renovation (see picture

below). Our big July event was the annual St. Louis mission project week. Our mission team of 29

students and adults were able to minister to a low income community and share the gospel. During

the week our students also were encouraged and challenged by large corporate worship services with

other youth groups. July 25th we had a blast with the pool party at the McCuistion’s house.

On August 1st we will have

our final summer activity

trip. The details of the trip have not

been finalized but be looking for them

soon! There will not be any activities on

August 8 or 15.

The normal Wednesday night

schedule will resume on

August 22nd

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The weekend of August 17-18

we are planning a Back 2

School event!!!

FROM YOUTH SUMMER INTERN>>>LUKE STOCKTON

Since I first saw the opportunity through an email at Southwest Baptist University, where I

attend school, to come and be an intern at First Baptist Church Harrison; I was excited. I had done

mission work with this group in past St. Louis mission trips and am close friends with Ryan. I had

prayed long for God to show me what he wanted me to do this summer. If that was to go back home

and work with my home church or to go on a long-term mission trip. I prayed through it, and I just

felt God keep telling me that this is where he wanted me this summer. I was excited to be able to in-

vest in kids that I have already seen and known for a while. It was a great opportunity for me this

summer.

Seeing how a church staff operates, as well as seeing what a church should do towards

missions will always impact and be with me. I saw the love that this church has to reach people in

Canada, Suriname, and especially in Utah. Being on the mission trip to Utah, seeing the church plant

there, and the love that they have for the community is inspiring to see. This church helps in the

growth of that church which is so impactful to me. There are places around the world that need

Christ, but this church also understands that there are places in the U.S. that still need Jesus too.

This church has taught me so much this summer.

I want to thank the church and the staff of First Baptist Church Harrison for the opportunity

to spend the summer with ya’ll (picked up that this summer too). This internship has really settled

my calling to the ministry. I’m glad this is what God has called me to in this life and this place will

always have a place in my heart from this summer.

Recreation Ministry ROC Volunteers Needed!!!

Thursday—4:00-6:00pm

HARRISON, AR 72601

PERMIT NO. 73 NON-PROFIT ORG.

fbc@fbcharrison.org

FBC Harrison FBCH Students

www.fbcharrison.org

www.truelife.org

Our Purpose: First Baptist Church exists to help people develop loving relationships with God and with others.

Our Staff: Rob E. Davis Jr. Senior Pastor Dave Hart Assoc. Pastor Music Ryan Puls Assoc. Pastor Youth/Recreation

Renee Cates Preschool Director Jessyka Dove Children’s Director

Susan Anderson Financial Secretary Betty Johnson Receptionist/Secretary Ron Pittman Facility Supervisor

First Baptist Church

P.O. Box 996

Harrison, AR 72602

Return Service Requested

Thank you for sharing your

children with us this Summer

at Adventure Club/Slam

Our enrollment was 96 children.

Through parables in the Bible of the lost coin, the lost

sheep, and the prodigal son we learned that Jesus

rescues us in any situation and that He cares for us.

Through the Bible story of Mary & Martha we learned how

Jesus holds us close and to be still and know that He is God.

Jesus is our salvation and gives us eternal life.

We made new friends,

sang new songs, played

games, had many

adventures, learned many

truths from the Bible.

What a good Summer

of FUN!

Stephanie Akin

Director

Since January 2018

By Letter: Mary Corbin

By Statement: Larry & Rita Coffman

Libby Campbell, Dee Holder

Lee, Brenda, & Stacy Fisher

Eddie & Melinda Keeton

By Profession of Faith & Baptism: River Northey

Travis, Nicole, Kolby, & Chase Clark

Budget Receipts

July 1st—23rd...

$70,387.77

Received to Date: $523,813.17

Required to Date: $545,194.49

EXTENDED SESSION

WORKERS

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 a.m.

August 5th... Babies: Ronelle, Erica

1 Year Olds: Freda Keller

2 Year Olds: Marjorie & Amber Weller

3 & 4 Year Olds: Jonathan & Jessyka Dove

August 12th... Babies: Ronelle, Erica

1 Year Olds: Jeri Redding

2 Year Olds: Chris & Mary McNew

3 & 4 Year Olds: Brandon & Laura Horn

August 19th... Babies: Ronelle, Erica

1 Year Olds: Shelly Hyatt 2 Year Olds: Jennifair & Olivia Ditmanson

3 & 4 Year Olds: Derek & Stephanie Henderson

August 26th... Babies: Ronelle, Erica

1 Year Olds: 2 Year Olds: Deana, Hays & Ryan Reed

3 & 4 Year Olds: Evan & Jenny Cowling

You are invited to the Harrison Christian Women’s Connection

AUGUST LUNCHEON

Tuesday, August 14th 12:00 noon—2:00 pm

First United Methodist Church 1100 W. Bower Ave.

Speaker: Peggy Lee “Surviving Life’s Detours”

Special Feature: Charlotte Parnell “Legacy Hospice”

Music: Lyndia Lee

Tickets: $7.50 For Reservations call Wink: 715-5243

You are invited to attend the

50th Wedding Anniversary

Reception honoring

Cathy and Larry Brandt

August 12, 2018 1:30—3:30 pm

FBC Fellowship Hall

No gifts or cards please

VOLUNTEER

STORYTELLER

needed for

Good News Club

The Good News Club is an after school

program for children that meets from

3—4:15 pm on Thursdays at Forest Heights

Elementary School 7 weeks in the Fall and 7

weeks in the Spring.

If you would be interested in being a

storyteller along with other volunteers,

please contact Carolyn Rook...741-7706

or Jessyka Dove… 577-3275.

Taking the Gospel to the Public Schools

I am excited about

starting up again.

If you are returning or thinking about

joining us for the first time, we will

have our first choir

rehearsal Wednesday,

August 15th at 6 pm in

the choir room.

Can’t wait to see you again.

Any questions, call Betty at the

church office.

Dave Hart

Items

needed

for

Packing Party 2018

for August

we are collecting:

BACK TO SCHOOL

SUPPLIES...

6” rulers, pencils,

pens, pencil sharpeners,

glue, scissors,

small notebooks, etc.

Boys and Girls in over

130 countries

have experienced God’s

love through the power

of simple shoebox gifts

from Operation

Christmas Child.

Be a partner with

Samaritan’s Purse by

helping us fill shoeboxes

with gifts and share in

the life-changing

Good News

of Jesus Christ.

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