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New Year's Eve: looking back and looking ahead
The Family of Third Baptist got together on New Year's eve to dedicate the new year to the Glory of God. There was plenty of food and fellowship. We had a chance to look back and take stock of the many blessings God has given us over the years. We would love to have you join the family of God and start sharing in those blessings. Don't put it off another year. Now is the time of salvation.
For those of you who like the music:
"All the Way to Kingdom Come" and "That Where I Am, There You" by Rich Mullins
Loving the Brethren
Pastor Fred preached a compelling message about loving our brothers and sisters in Christ. It seems like something we would take for granted, but some of us have let our love grow cold. In some cases we actually harbor resentment toward them. "How can you say you love God whom you cannot see and then fail to love your brother whom you can see?" It's impossible to love God and hate your brother or sister at the same time. Are we expressing a sacrificial love toward others? You can order this message "Loving the brethren" at any of the church services or by calling (508) 673-5535.
Giving Thanks
On November 23, 2011 we held our annual Thanksgiving Eve Fireside service. It was a chance for the family at Third Baptist Church to get together and share their testimonies and declare some of their reasons for being thankful to God. There were many heartfelt prayers for God's provision in this difficult economy. Others gave thanks for the family we have at our church. We may have our differences from time to time just like any family, but we never stop being brothers and sisters. No matter what we go through we can give thanks to God for the great gift He has given us through His son Jesus. We may not fully appreciate it now, but we will when we face eternity.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; - 2 Corinthians 4:17
We also gave thanks for the people who came to the service and went through the waters of baptism and publicly proclaimed what Jesus had done in their hearts. Baptism is not required for salvation. It is an act of obedience that declares you are ready to start living your life by God's plan and not your own. We rejoice to see people committing their lives to the Lord. We hope to see more people baptized on Christmas Day. If you haven't been baptized since you accepted Jesus, please consider making that important decision soon.
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." - Psalm 100:4
Stop and remember that Thanksgiving is not about parades, turkey, or football games. It's about recognizing that all we have comes from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Miracle Roof
Just a few short months ago we were praying for a new roof for the old building before Winter set in. We started to raise money through a special fund, but it was hurting our general fund. Just when things looked bleak, we were blessed with a series of generous offerings that got us out of the red AND paid for the roof. Some might refer to this as a fortunate coincidence, but we know it as the Miraculous Provision of God. Besides, the word "coincidence" is never used in the Bible. In fact, there's no word for "coincidence" in ancient Hebrew.
Amanda Swanson: Missionary to Russia
The Lord has called Amanda to go to Russia and "tell them about her God". She is using her music ministry to reach people there.
Amanda has a few simple requests:
- Pray that she stays faithful in prayer and in memorizing scripture.
- Pray for Russia to seek God and trust Him as their Savior.
You can contact her at onlygrace247@hotmail.com or visit her web site at here at Send International.
Tuesday Morning Bible study
We are pleased to announce that Tuesday Morning Bible study will now be held at the church every Tuesday at 10 AM. Please plan to join us.
The Churches of Revelation
Have you ever read about the churches of Revelation and wondered how they apply to us today? Brother Ed is doing a series on the churches and explains who they were, what they did right and what they did wrong. He further clarifies what we can learn from them in the present age. If you would like to hear this in depth study for yourself, you can order the CDs by calling 508-673-5535 and asking for the series on the Revelation churches or you can fill out a request form at church service.
Church of Philadelphia 10/23/2011 PM service
Church of Sardis 10/09/2011 PM service
Church of Thyatira 08/21/2011 PM service
Other churches to follow in the coming weeks.
God's plan for dealing with pain
Every Christian will face painful trials and tribulations at some point in their lives. What does God want us to do about it? Brother Steve gives us a picture of what our attitude should be when trials come and how God provides for us in tough times.
You can order a copy of his message by calling 508-673-5535 and asking for the 11-06-2011 CD for the PM service or by filling out a request at church.
Living the Life
Fifty Plus for November, 2011
This month the 50 Plus members of the family at Third Baptist Church got together to celebrate our 10th birthday party.
In the Book Store
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. The true story of the pastor who took part in the plot to assassinate Hitler
Pastor's Challenge
Make a commitment to lead at least one person to Christ in 2012.
Please visit us at:
260 Stafford Road
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: 508-673-5535
