Softball Update

SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL

It's SOFTBALL time. Game 1 takes place Thursday, 6:30 PM at the New Baltimore fields (behind New Baltimore Ice Cream).

We need players - male and female! And we need cheer leaders. And we need score keepers!

Join us? Guaranteed you will have fun, and you might even get some ice cream, too.

GO FBC TEAM!

Oklahoma Update

For those who have volunteered to join us in going to Moore, Oklahoma with Samaritan's Purse, here is a quick update:

We are still in the queue to help.  Our preference was to go this week, and that is already past.  If you are still praying about this opportunity to serve, please redouble your efforts, and keep your calendar clear for the next few weeks.  I've swapped a couple of phone conversations with Samaritan's Purse now, and although we have not yet bubbled to the top of the queue, it sounds like we are getting there.

Thanks for your heart to serve others!

Haven Haven Haven!

Two opportunities for the Haven of Rest this month -

1. Join the team as we serve Saturday morning at 10:00. Meet at the Haven. Wear a hat!

2. Hear Jeff Kaiser present the ministry of the Haven of Rest during our Lord's Day worship service. You won't want to miss hearing about this amazing ministry!

You Have Friends Here!

“People don’t care whether your church is friendly.  They care whether they can find friends there.”  

I heard that at the BASICS conference, and it really resonated with me.  Our tagline is “You’ve got FRIENDS here!”  But friends don’t just meet for an hour a week and then ignore each other all week long.  They are in each other’s lives, loving one another, laughing and crying with one another, and just generally sharing life.  

A couple of verses come to mind.  “A friend loves at all times.” (Proverbs 17:17) “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and FELLOWSHIP, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42) 

One of the great things about summer at FBC is the opportunity to develop this aspect of our church. Most of the activities and events are oriented around fellowship and friendship.  Things like Campfire Fellowships, and Pastor’s Masters golf outings, and COED Softball, are all opportunities to make and be FRIENDS with others at FBC.  I encourage you to take advantage of these things, and to open your homes and hearts to them. It doesn’t take a lot - just attend when invited to a brother or sister’s home, or invite them to yours!  Have a cup of coffee.  Sit around a campfire.  Be together with your brothers and sisters in Christ.  These things don’t replace the importance of Sunday worship, but rather enhance it.  

Because remember - “People don’t care whether your church is friendly.  They care whether they can find friends there.”

Worried? Don't be.

Good article - http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2013/05/28/how-to-survive-a-cultural-crisis/

Calling All Service Men And Women

Hello,

I am looking for two members of the armed forces to carry the flags Sunday morning during the worship service. We would love to see you in your uniform, but that isn't necessary. Any men or women that have previously served or are actively serving and are members of FBC or regular attenders are welcome to participate. If you're interested, please contact Amy Johnson immediately at 330-714-3522. We'd love to see some new faces get involved, but it will be on first come first served basis.

We want to take the opportunity to honor you and your family for your service!

God Bless,
Amy