Worship Matters

More than six months ago, FBC’s ministers were already thinking about t his Sunday’s worship service. The scope of the message and where it lands on our discipleship path was already being studied by the ministerial team. They were preparing their hearts to hear what...
Educator Recognition

Educator Recognition

We want our local educators, staff, and administrators to know how very important they are in our community. On July 27th, during both worship services, we will recognize these individuals with a special prayer and gift to encourage them as they begin a new academic...
A Word of Warning

A Word of Warning

by Steven Norris The headline danced across the screen enticingly, seeking to lure me in: “IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates.” It seems that the temptations of Satan may indeed be strong, but they lack both novelty and creativity. As a Baptist...
A Prayer in Tragedy

A Prayer in Tragedy

By Steven Norris O God, Weeks like this make it hard to be a pastor. I could not sleep on Saturday night. I kept checking the updates on all the various news sites, hoping to hear good news of the missing girls from Camp Mystic in central Texas. I knew I was going to...