I will extol you, my God and King, and bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You and praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable (Psalm 145:1-2).
I cannot help but lift up my voice in praise to our Father in Heaven! Our Lord is great, and greatly to be praised! We at First Baptist Church North Pole have so much to be thankful for. God poured out His blessings during Operation Hope as we were faithful in our obedience to spread the Gospel and speak hope and life to those in our community. Souls were saved, seeds were planted, and the discouraged were encouraged in the Lord.
Our theme verse for this year is being manifest in our church. John 13:34-35. It is through the love we have for one another - forgiving, encouraging, sacrificial love - that God is able to set us apart from the world. My prayer for us is that we continue to grow in our love for each other.
I am excited about new Community Outreach Center. We, as a church body, voted to move forward with the purchase of the building across the street (pending soil testing coming back clean). Please continue to keep this project in prayer - that we are discerning of God's will for the use of the building and that we are faithful to the sacrifices He will call each of us to make.
I am thankful to be your pastor. It is an honor and privilege to serve you. Let's continue to grow together in in His Spirit. Remember, a key to spiritual growth is: attend 1 worship service and 1 Bible study each week and use your Spiritual gifts by serving in 1 ministry of the church. 1 + 1 + 1 = Growth!
Speaking of ministry service - we have an immediate need for volunteers in our Awana Club which will begin Sept. 11th. Volunteer training is August 21st. Please contact Julie at the church or sign up on the bulletin board if you can help with this amazing discipleship program.
Be Strong and Courageous,
Pastor Jeff
CURRENT/UPCOMING MINISTRIES & EVENTS
Bible Study/Discipleship
Foundations Bible Study
Fridays 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Aug. 5th - Sept. 2nd. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP by Aug. 4th if you are going to attend this study.
Ladies' Bible Study
Saturdays @ 9:00 a.m.
July 9th - Aug. 20th ladies will study Kingdom Insights Revealed through the Parables. (No class Aug. 6th)
Sundays @ 9:45 a.m.
There are classes for all ages. This is a wonderful opportunity to get connected with a small group.
Bible Study/Discipleship
RIOT
Wednesdays Nights
Calling all youth grades 7th - 12th! Come join us from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of great fellowship and the study of God's Word.
Adult Bible Study
Sundays @ 6:00 p.m.
The last session of this John Piper Bible study will be August 14th in conjunction with Kim Swedberg's Mission Trip Testimony (see below)
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Beginning Sept. 8th, Pastor Jeff will lead an adult Bible study. Childcare will be provided for Kindergarten and older (see Children's Christmas Program below).
Ministries & Missions
August 6th - 10 to 3
Please tell your friends and co-workers about our free clothing closet. There are all sorts of clothing, including winter clothing, available.
Planning Meeting
August 14th
It is not too late to join us in Costa Rica April 22nd - 29th. Please come to this Yard Sale planning meeting after church service.
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Kim's Mission Trip
Testimony Night
August 14th @ 6:00 p.m. Come out and hear from Kim about God's power and provision during her summer European Mission Trip.
Ministries & Missions
Volunteer Workers Needed
We are in need of leaders and helpers for our Awana Club that will kick of Sept. 11th at 5:30 p.m. Volunteer training is Aug. 21st after service.
Awana Registration
Awana Club Registration is August 7th and 14th before & after morning service. Please call the church if you would like us to email you registration form.
Family Food Boxes
We are looking to begin our monthly Family Food Boxes for local families in need October through March. These boxes are fully funded through individual donations. Please pray about supporting this ministry.
Ministries & Missions
Missions Yard Sale
The Costa Rica Mission team will be having a yard sale at the church August 27th. We are now accepting donations .
Home School Co-op
Planning Meeting
If you are a home-schooling family and are interested in joining our co-op, please meet at the church August 5th at 11:30 a.m.
OCC Workday
Aug. 20th - 11 to 4:30
We need volunteers to help sew, iron, wrap boxes, and pack items for our upcoming Operation Christmas Child boxes.
Other Awesome Events
50th Wedding Anniversary
Celebration
August 28th after morning service, we will be celebrating Earnie and Tedie Hannum's 50th Wedding Anniversary! If you would like to help with the planning, please contact the church.
Men's Breakfast & Workday
Aug. 20th - 8 to 11 a.m.
Calling all men! Please come enjoy a good breakfast followed by a few hours of work around the church. There are several small projects that need to be completed. Sign up on the bulletin board.
Children/Youth Christmas Program - 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 8th, children Kindergarten through youth will be practicing for our Christmas program. The practices are in conjunction with Adult Bible Study. Julie is also looking for adult helpers.
