9:00 A.M. - Sunday School

10:00 A.M.  - Morning Worship

These time changes are on a trial basis!

The church will decide by vote at the end of the month whether to permanently make a time change or remain at the traditional time.


 

Charles Colson, former special assistant to President Richard Nixon, went to prison for his role in the Watergate scandal and was converted to Christ through reading C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity.
He wrote of his conversion in Born Again, a book that was launched with a backbreaking tour that ended up in California. 

Arriving late at his hotel, he and his friend Fred went to the coffee shop for a snack.  The room had a Spanish motif; red tile on the floor, wrought iron tables and chairs.  A waitress in a pink uniform waited on them.  The men noticed she looked like a young starlet, blondish hair and pleasant-faced. “Two cheese omelets, one milk, and one iced tea,” said Fred.

After she left, the two men reviewed the next day’s schedule a few minutes, and then decided to ask the Lord’s blessings on their anticipated meal.  They bowed their heads, and, as blessings go, it was fairly long.  When they raised their heads, the waitress was standing nearby, omelets in hand.

“Hey,” she said loudly, “were you guys praying?” Everyone in the small room turned to look at them.
“Yes, we were,” said Colson. “Hey, that’s neat,” said the waitress. “I’ve never seen anybody do that in here before.  Are you preachers?”  They said no, but she persisted in asking questions.  Then she said, “I’m a Christian.  At least I was once.” “What happened?” the men asked. “I accepted Jesus as my Savior at a rally when I was a teenager.  Then I went to live in Hawaii.  Well, I just lost interest, I guess.  Forgot about it.”

“I don’t think you lost it,” Colson said gently.  “You just put it aside for a while.”
The waitress seemed thoughtful.  “It’s funny, but the moment I saw you guys praying I felt excited all over again.”
They talked to her at some length about returning to the Lord, about the prodigal son, and about the Lord’s love and forgiveness.

Later during their stay at the hotel they saw her again.  “Hey, you guys,” she shouted.  She told them she had already called a Christian friend and was joining a Bible Study the next day. “And I’m going to find a church, too.  I’ve come back.”

Colson later wrote, “Until that night, I had felt awkward at times praying over meals in crowded restaurants.  Never again.”

God has spoken to so many hearts through His word and the dynamic preaching of Dr. Charley Holmes!
Our church rejoices in the numerous visitors that are in our services and classes. Thanks to all our singers, ushers, musicians, prayer leaders, cooks, and winners of souls!

First Baptist Church delighted my soul on Sunday, September 5th. The meal, the plaque, the many cards, the song, and the gifts were such an encouragement; especially the hugs of the children, as we celebrated my 60th birthday. WOW!

In the year 2010, Darla and I celebrated 10 years at First Baptist in June, 40 years in the Gospel ministry in August, and my 60th birthday on September 8th.

Thanks for loving the Adams, for we truly love our church.

Bro. John

Our 2010 Revival time is upon us, as we yearn for a soul-stirring experience from God above.  Our guest speaker is Dr. Charley Holmes of Jacksonville, Texas, a great man of God.

Our F.B.C. family should be preparing our hearts for September 12-15.  God wants to bless us, if we are willing to let Him!
      Dr. Adams

Lot’s Wife:
The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot’s wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, ‘My Mommy looked back once while she was driving,’ he announced triumphantly, ‘ and she turned into a telephone pole!’