A Biblical family equipped to show the love of God to the world.

Isaiah 61:3

...that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.



NEWSLETTER FOR

June 10 - 16, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 11 | 2:00 pm

Join us in celebrating with the families of Jae & Carole McKee (Anita & Morris McKee) along with Corwyn & Lori Tiede for the upcoming wedding of Jessica McKee and Daniel Tiede.

June 14 | 6:00 pm

Join us for dinner and Bible study for all ages. A great time to reach out to neighbors and friends and invite them to join in. Be sure to register EACH WEEK by Monday so that we can plan for the food.

June 16-17 | 9:00 am

A men's conference will be held in Huntsville, AL, on June 16-17 at the Propst Arena. Tickets are $109 and may be paid through the event website or at the door. For more information, visit the event website or contact Bro. Fred Karthaus.

June 18 | 9:00 am

Celebrate our dads with donuts and juice and a quick picture before small group classes begin on Father's Day.

July 2 | 12:00 pm

Join us following morning worship on July 2 for a simple indoor "picnic" and fellowship. The church will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, fixings, and drinks. Please bring your favorite dessert!

July 5 | 6:00 pm

Bring a homemade ice cream or sweet treat, your lawn chair or blanket, and plenty of smiles to the northern FBCR lawn (under the trees by the bus garage). Also, bring your instrument for some pickin' & grinnin' if you want to participate in the laid-back fun!

July 9 | 3:30 pm (JUNE 18 DEADLINE)

Anyone who would like to attend a Trash Panda game as a church group on July 9, should complete an online form and pay online or in person by June 18. Tickets will be purchased together to receive the group discount. Any questions, please contact Bro. Fred.

NEW MEMBERSHIP

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Beginning May 28 through July 23, Sunday night services will not be held at FBCR; however, small groups are encouraged to use the time to connect and invite others into your fellowship. Also, look for some possible special fellowship/outreach times during those weeks!

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES

RESOURCES

ROOTED IN THE WORD

This week's devotional from the heart of Sister Bridget

IS IT WORTH IT?

Vacation Bible School is wrapping up at First Baptist Church this week. As a body, we have put countless hours into preparing for the upheaval of children entering our church’s doors. And honestly, it is tiring. Sometimes we may ask if the time and effort spent creating decorations, making schedules, detailing menus, grocery shopping, organizing, cutting, gluing, studying, planning, etc., etc., etc…. we may ask if it is all worth it?

The Bible encourages that as we share His Word it will do the work of carrying out His purposes.

Scripture also instructs us to allow the children to come to Him. It is like children that we must become in spirit to be with Him.

And His Word teaches that whatever we do (teach the Bible lesson or drive the bus), we do it to bring glory to God.

So to answer our question concerning the worth of Vacation Bible school...

This week at FBCR

...we had more children on our lowest day than the highest number in past years (ever)! The opportunity for more SEEDS to be planted!

...one child was videoed having a conversation with his grandmother. He asked her, “Can I just live at VBS?” to which his brother joined in, “Yeah! I want to do that, too!”

...we’ve watched volunteers blossom into leaders and adults form new relationships with their siblings in Christ.

...we celebrate 4 salvations!

The resounding answer to is VBS worth it?

Y-E-S! YES!