SelfStudy - First Baptist Church

Hey Team,

Thanks to Eva for getting us off to a great start with our study of the book of Ruth. It was great to have so many of you participate in the discussion. Obviously, the regular guy better step it up if and when he comes back. Thanks Eva!

We will pick up with the second chapter of Ruth this Sunday. Hope you will be able to join us.

"People may not remember what you say or what you do, but they will remember how you made them feel."

Press on.

Andrew

SelfStudy

Hey Team,

Several things as we prepare to celebrate our nation's birthday:

1. Thanks again to Mark G., Lisa M., Tim B., and Beth P. for the testimonies they shared this past Sunday. What an awesome worship service. It takes a lot of courage to do what they did. We thank them for their willingness to be vulnerable and to share from their hearts.

2. Thanks also to those of you who shared personal things following their testimonies. These kinds of experiences allow us to get to know each other better, to understand each other better, and hopefully to encourage and love each other better. Thanks!

3. What a great blessing it was to have the Barnett family join our church. Although they have been a very real part of us for some time, "welcome" to Ronnie, Shawna, Peyton, and Bailey.

4. Don't forget that my favorite Bible teacher of all time (who also happens to be my favorite wife of all time) will begin our study of Ruth this Sunday. You won't want to miss it. Please come.

5. Finally, remember that we are having a churchwide fellowship lunch after the morning worship service this Sunday. The church will provide the meat and drinks. Please bring a vegetable, salad or dessert (you know the drill).

Press on.

Andrew

Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests for June 28, 2009

• Dr. Self recovering from heart surgery and having a pacemaker put in


• Colton Hall-involved in a 4-wheeler accident, head injuries and broken vertebrae


• Kimberly, co-worker at Heritage Bank, upcoming surgery


• Jury on the Charles Bussell case


• Kahle's nephew Wade as he continues his recovery process


• Families of all the boys involved in the auto accident


• Meagan & Tanner Parrent as they start their lives together
  

Praises

• The wonderful testimonies that we heard on Sunday morning


• The Barnett family "officially" becoming members of our church family
  
• Every member of our Sunday School class
  

Remember that we start our study of Ruth led by Eva this coming Sunday.
We also need to make contacts this week for our Sunday School baseball.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe July 4th holiday!
Mike

Randy Sigler-Blogger-2009

SelfStudy - FBC

Hey Team,

I am very excited about what we are planning for Sunday School over the next several weeks!

First, this Sunday, June 28, four of our class members will share brief testimonies. Each time we have done this previously it has been a very meaningful time. I am excited about those who have agreed to share. Please be praying for them and please come to hear and support them.

Then, beginning July 5, we have a very special treat. My favorite Bible teacher (and favorite person in general) will be leading a study of the book of Ruth. Yes, I'm talking about my wife, Eva. Many of you women have been in studies with her before, but I suspect most of the men have not. Please plan to come. It's going to be great!

Hope to see you this Sunday. Invite a friend or neighbor to come with you.

Press on.

Andrew

SelfStudy Sunday School

Hey Team,

A few things to think about as we are now knee deep in what will be a very short summer for most:

1. VBS wraps up tomorrow (Friday). Thanks to Shirley, Pat S. all those who worked, and especially to the children who came for making this a wonderful week. As usual, I suspect there are some children who are thinking about their relationship with God a little differently after this week. Let's pray for them, and let's thank God for those who have taught them, played with them, fed them, etc.

2. We are still having Sunday School every week and we would love for you to come when you can, including this Sunday as Mike Beck continues to lead our study on "The Baptist Faith and Message." I know some of you are going to be out of town on vacation this weekend and we hope you have a good, safe, relaxing time. For everybody else, we would love to see you Sunday.

3. Finally, church giving typically takes a hit during the summer months, but the church expenses remain basically unchanged.

Even though we may miss some time from church this summer, let's do our best to remain faithful in our giving.

Press on....

Andrew