Faith Baptist “Where JESUS will always be our first love”
April 13, 2025

 

Pastor’s Corner
The Christian Life, the Church, our Faith are not about us, they’re about His Plan, His Kingdom, His Glory. It is a struggle

because it goes against our old nature not to put ourselves first. The first four words of the Bible tells it all, “In the beginning God”. They really do change everything; from the way you think about your identity and how you approach even the most incidental of human task. 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Even the

everyday seemingly unimportant task of my life must be shaped and directed by the heartfelt desire for the glory of God.

Now I don’t know about you, but in the busyness of life I at times lose sight of living every moment for God. Remember we

were not saved to live independent and self-directed lives. We are meant to exist for God and to live and serve in Kingdom work. Every morning get up and say “Father here I am I am all Your’s. My desire today is to do Your will not mine.”

You will never have a fuller and more blessed life than the life lived for God.

Love, Bro. Brian 

 

Ken Souder Apr 25

 

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Who was Annie Armstrong? Annie was born in 1850 and lived most of her life in Maryland. She was a Southern Baptist
leader and played an important part in the founding of the Women’s Missionary Union. This remarkable advocate and strong
supporter of missions to the poor, sick, and disadvantaged people had a passion for helping others learn about Christ.
Each year our church supports Annie Armstrong Ministry through our donations. These donated gifts support missionaries
salaries, training, church plantings, evangelism efforts and shows our gratitude towards God. We can help to bring hope of
our Savior to those in desperate spiritual need. Thank you for your support. God bless you.

 

EVANGELISM/Missions Team
Bob White, Missions Leader
One more week to act on the opportunity to invest in the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. We are moving rapidly to
Resurrection Sunday. Remember to reach out to those you feel led to share the joy of the sunrise service. We will move
quickly to Mother’s Day and are looking for volunteers to assist in handing roses to Mothers that are confined in nursing
homes or assisted living facilities. If you are willing to be a part of the ministry to Mothers in this effort, let us know. I will
put out a sign -up sheet in the front lobby. May the Lord bless you as you recognize opportunities to share the

Gospel Message and the Love of God to those you meet this week.

 

Easter Sunrise Service
Sally Wagner 321-482-7579.
Join us Sunday morning, April 20th for Easter Sunrise Service. We will meet at 7AM in the parking lot.

Please use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex for a breakfast casserole to share.

 

Ladies of Faith
Gayle Netto, Ministry Leader
The Ladies of Faith will be hosting the “Daughters of the KING Tea” on May 31. If any of you have teapots we may use as
table decoration please let me; Large-Medium-Small. Thank you all. Love in Christ, Gayle

 

Take Them a Meal
Sandy Gillespie, Team Leader
The Take Them a Meal Team will be activating a meal schedule for Zana Renak. If you would like to participate please see the Take Then a Meal tab above or you may contact Sandy Gillespie at 321-412-5515 

 

Choir
Missy Jones, Choir Director
The Choir is practicing a couple of specials for the Lenten Season. They will be presenting one special on Palm Sunday, April 13th and the second one Easter Sunday, April 20th. We are praying it will be a blessing to you. If you would like to a part of the Choir please contact Missy and join us for practice each Sunday evening at 5:00PM.

 

Pam Burwell 321-536-5995
The house keeping crew is in need of some volunteers for once a month cleaning. Please contact Pam Burwell if you are in a position to volunteer for this needed ministry. 

 

Luke 19: 37-38 “Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples
began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying: 38 “ ‘Blessed is the King
who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

 

In the Life of the Church
Prayer is such an important part of our Armor of God and our relationship with Christ. If you are submitting a prayer request for
a friend, please seek their permission first. We would like to respect the privacy of those listed.

 

Continued Prayers for the Following
Pastor Brian
Billy Meyer
Dorothy Thimm
Carolyn Wiggins
Kenny Boyer
Justin Harper

 

Missy’s mother, Hope – knee problems.
Missy’s knee sore from all the hiking.
Pastor’s mother, Pete – not doing well.
Marilyn Camden’s Aunt Milly’s health is dwindling – ready to go Home to be with Jesus.
Fritz Wagner – prayer for John Lake. He needs encouragement in the Lord (a believer).
Alice McClellan – prayers for the Special Gathering Retreat.
Jo Ann Lamb – Cataract Surgery.
Dennis Lamb – Arthrosporic Knee Surgery Wednesday.
Haley (the Lamb’s granddaughter) – two interviews with Winnie Palmer Hospital, praying the NICU job comes through.
Bob Shearer – parathyroid surgery Friday.
Gail Swindle – erratic blood pressure issues
Ken Collin’s sister, Cynthia – surgery on Monday colon issues.
Pam Burwell’s sister – Barbara Brewer, Christian, severe Fibromyalgia and depression.
Pastor’s friend Ruth – bad cancer report.
Judy Hampton – Eye surgery on 17th
Beverly’s husband Steve Schlundt – ruptured Appendix
Grover Bowling – prayer for those affected by the severe storms this past week and our Leaders.

 

Helping Hands Ministry
If you are in need of assistance around your home such as:
pressure washing, gutter cleaning, changing a light bulb, moving furniture, contact Fritz Wagner and his ministry team for their assistance.
321-368-3831