September always signals the beginning of the new church year. New teachers and committee members take their places as the activity in the church continues. We have had the recent addition of a communication committee that will begin its work in September. This committee will be responsible for delivering messages to the church members regarding news and information about upcoming events. They will do this through the calling post technology. Calling post is an automated voice message delivery system that calls each member with a prerecorded message. If you have not received on of these calls, please call the church office so that we can correct the problem, or fill out a calling post census form.
Last Sunday morning we started a sermon series on High Definition Living. With all the excitement about the new switch to digital TV, many families have been forced to switch over to High Def TV, and the picture is stunning. Before we had HD TV we never knew what we were missing, but now, many would never go back to their low resolution TV’s. It is the same way in our Christian lives. The life that Jesus describes that he gives to believers is an abundant life (John 10:10), but many Christians spend their lives living in low resolution and miss out on the High Definition life that God is offering them. This sermon series will help us to understand how we can live our lives for the Lord in High Definition. We will continue this series throughout the month of September, so invite a friend or neighbor. Let’s experience all that God has for us together!
Two new adult Discipleship Training Classes will begin on September 13 in addition to children and youth classes. (GROWING) Look for more information about these classes on the bulletin board. We will also be starting a bus ministry in September. (SHARING) Pray for those who have volunteered to drive and help. We may also need some help with supervision before Sunday School and during church if the ministry takes off. These are just some of the ways that we are seeking to accomplish our mission statement. We should constantly be looking for ways to accomplish the four purposes in the mission statement BELONGING to a community, SHARING the mission, GROWING through Bible study and ministry, and WORSHIPING!
Bro. Anthony
First Baptist Church of Byhalia was please to ordain Russ McClure to the deacon ministry on Sunday, September 13. Russ has already been serving the church as youth minister for several years. Russ lives in Byhalia and works as a trim carpenter. He leads a vibrant youth ministry at the church, and Russ and his wife, Heather, are committed to seeing young people come to know the Lord and find their place of ministry andservice in the Christian church. Pray for Russ as he begins this new phase of ministry! And you are always welcomed in our church! Come join us!
