First Baptist Church Lumberton

Dear Friends,

“Get ‘er Done!” is this Sunday 1-1-12 at 10 a.m. where Romans 12:1-2 points us to an action-packed New Year! That night at 6 p.m. we plan to have a 6:00 Community Service here at First Baptist of Lumberton, Mississippi.  Hope you will join in!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

Christmas Eve at the Methodist Church here in town offers the Lord’s Supper Celebration 5:00 p.m. with their pastor Dr. Jodie Cothen at their location 410 W. 11th Avenue in Lumberton, Mississippi.  Christmas Day at First Baptist Lumberton we will meet only at 10 a.m. that day to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  May you come and worship Him with us and have a very Merry Christmas!

Dear Friends,

“Have Room for Christmas” is this Sunday 12-18-11 at 10 a.m. from Luke 2:1-7.  That night at 6:00 our cantata “The Heart of Christmas” will end up with a candlelight service.  Can’t wait!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

Single ladies may get a free oil and filter change for their vehicles this Saturday 12-10-11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Lumberton, MS.  On Sunday 12-11-11 “Cradle, Cross, and Crown” will be a unique, unforgettable experience of The Lord’s Supper for everyone present.  That night at 6:00 “Christmas in Action” from Matthew 1:18-21 will emphasize that celebrating Christ’s birth is a call to doing what spreads God’s love.  Hope to see you here!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

Dr. Kevin and Pam Shearer will be our Guest Speakers Sunday morning 12-4-11 at 10:00.  Kevin is the pastor at 38th Avenue Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS.  He and Pam served as International Mission Board Missionaries to Peru for 20 years.  They returned stateside in 2010 and are both from Jones County, MS.  That night Dr. Brian Williamson will be our Guest Speaker at 6:00.  Brian was raised as an Air Force brat and is currently the Chaplain at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS.  Come hear some good preachin’!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

No Wednesday night activities this week…  The next day is Thanksgiving Day!  Our Church Offices will be closed on November 24 and 25.  ”Thanksgiving Leftovers” will be our 10 a.m. message on Sunday 11-27-11 where Colossians 2:6-7 gives handles supporting an attitude of gratitude for every day.  That night at 6:00 we’ll find “Domino Faith” in our enduring travel through the Book of James where 2:20-26 will encourage us in and reveal results of a genuine dependence on God.  Do come and take part with us…  You’re welcome here!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

Our Thanksgiving Feast is open to the public this Wednesday 11-16-11 at 6 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall…  A lot of food, and everybody is welcome!  Then, “Thank You for Being a Friend” is Sunday 11-20-11 at 10 a.m. from Acts 28:11-16 where we find some good reasons for celebration, not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day.  Community Thanksgiving service is that night 6 o’clock at Lumberton United Methodist Church located at 410 W. 11^th Avenue in Lumberton, MS.  Sure hope you can take part in all of this!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

“Love From God” this Sunday 11-13-11 at 10 a.m. from Hebrews 13:1-6 will show us how to love others, how to love home, and how to love life.  Then at six o’clock we keep exploring James 2:14-19 in our Book Study with “Faith That Works”, helping us translate our believing Jesus into living for Jesus.  There’s a lot going on at First Baptist.  Come join us!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

“When Does Life Begin?” is this Sunday 11-6-11 at 10 a.m. where Jeremiah 20:12-18 answers that question…  Not only for physical life, but also for eternal life.  Our Veterans will be honored at this same time, as we get together.  That night at 6 o’clock “From Belief to Behavior” in James 2:8-13 carries on the travelling around in the Book of James.  Won’t you come?  Do let us know if we may help you out, offer some encouragement, or give you a listening ear.  Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

“The Persecuted Church” is this Sunday 10-23-11 at 10 a.m. from Matthew 10:17-23 where we’ll find insight into dealing with a world that is increasingly hostile to Christians.  That night at 6:00 we’ll keep prospecting through the book of James as we encounter “Rich Man, Poor Man” in James 2:1-3 where we find out how to live out the truth in very practical, applied, everyday ways.  Hope you can come!

Sent with care,

Bro. John