I wonder what would happen if...

... Christians decided to turn off their television sets on Wednesday evening for 60 minutes, and pray.
There is an interesting story in Genesis 18:16-30. God was fed up with Sodom and had decided to judge the sin of its people. But Abraham cared about at least some of those people, because Lot, his nephew, lived there.

So Abraham prayed. And in his prayer for Lot and Sodom, he asked God how many righteous people in Sodom might cause Him to forego His judgement.

"50?" asked Abraham. "I won't destroy Sodom if there are 50 righteous there," said the Lord.

"45?" "Nope. Not if there are 45."

"40?"

"30?"

"20?"

"10?"

God would have stayed His judgement if there were but 10 believers present there.

What would God do in Randolph if 50 people turned off their TV sets tonight and came to prayer meeting and prayed? What about if 45 came? 30? 20? Even 10?

Prayer meetings occur every Wednesday evening from 6:30-7:30. Join us!

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart... (Luke 18:1 NKJV)

God Knows

In studying for this Lord's Day's sermon on Romans 8:31-39, I came across this wonderful thought from Chuck Swindoll:

God knows. It is a great truth of Scripture that God knows everything. He is omniscient. God is not discovering, God is not learning, God is not watching and then adapting His plan to fit what might help make us comfortable. His plan is set. His knowledge is thorough. He gives purpose to every chaotic circumstance of this fallen, corrupted world. Moreover, He loves us completely—more than any one can love us, even ourselves. Therefore, we can rest in His plan. As musician Michael W. Smith said in a recent concert, “God is still God and I’m still not.”

I'm comforted, encouraged, and strengthened by this wonderful truth. May you be, too.

As We R Ministries - Special Music This Sunday!

You won't want to miss our special musical guests this Sunday - As We R Ministries.

This southern gospel husband and wife team will be with us in the morning worship service.

BROTHERS... SISTERS... LET US PRAY!

Let us pray for our land.
Let us pray for our community.
Let us pray for our neighbors.
Let us pray for our husbands.
Let us pray for our wives.
Let us pray for our sons.
Let us pray for our daughters.
Let us pray for our coworkers.
Let us pray for our employers.
Let us pray for our president.
Let us pray for our congressmen.
Let us pray for our senators.
Let us pray for our judges.
Let us pray for our police.
Let us pray for our fire and rescue personnel.
Let us pray for Randolph.
Let us pray for Atwater.
Let us pray for Rootstown.
Let us pray for AMERICA!
Let us pray for our world.
Let us pray for our brothers and sisters around our world.
Let us pray for our CHURCH.
Let us pray for our SELVES.
BROTHERS...
SISTERS...
LET US PRAY!

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM 6:30-7:30.

“No man can progress in grace if he forsakes prayer.” —Charles Spurgeon

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

WOW... YOU DON'T WANNA MISS SATURDAY WITH FBC!!!!

8:00 Saturday Morning - Prayer Breakfast in Fellowship Hall. FOOD, Fellowship, Prayer, FOOD (did I already say that?)  JOIN US MEN!

5:00 Saturday Evening - Campfire Fellowship at the Weber/Goodyear Ranch.  FOOD, Fellowship, Fun, Fantastic Friends, FOOD (did I already say that?)  JOIN US EVERYBODY!

Special Prayer Meeting tonight!

Even if you don't normally join us for prayer on Wednesdays, join us this evening if you can, for Sue Givens, a missionary to Paraguay, will be with us and presenting her ministry there.

We love, support and send missionaries at FBC because, How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? (Romans 10:14-15 NKJV)

Join us at 6:30 PM!

My Favorite Picture from Old Fashioned Sunday

Every part of this picture makes me laugh.