First Baptist Church Lumberton

Dear Friends,

“Who’s in Charge Here?” this Sunday 1-22-12 at 10 a.m. from Genesis 3:1-5 takes a penetrating, practical look at the issues of authority and who is in control of your life. That night at 6:00 “Listening, Learning, Looking” is a midway review of the book of Ecclesiastes as we explore 4:4 – 6:12.  There’s room for here, so y’all come!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

Sure do appreciate our Deacons!  Sunday morning 1-15-12 at 10:00 we’ll look at II Kings 5:1-6 to get some handles on helping people.  That’s what Deacons do, and we plan to recognize our Deacons at that time.  That night at 6:00 we’ll continue our study of Ecclesiastes 1:2 – 2:6.  Hope you can come!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

Dear Friends,

“Creative Living” is this Sunday 1-8-12 at 10 a.m. where in Genesis 1:1-5 we find practical lessons from God the Creator for living our lives to the fullest in the New Year of 2012.  That night at 6:00 we begin our January Bible Study with a penetrating look into the book of Ecclesiastes.  Hope you’ll come!

Sent with care,

Bro. John

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