Posted By methetton on May 14, 2012

Rain or shine!

May 25th and 26th

From 8am to 2pm

Proceeds go to Missions

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Posted By methetton on May 1, 2012

Georgia and I feel blessed to be called to serve as Interim Pastor for First Baptist Church. Living in Liberty, we have heard good things about First Baptist when we have mentioned our connection. And that has been a subtle reminder that our reputation with those outside the church is important. We are representing Christ and His church every day by what we say, how we act, and how we treat people. We need to ask ourselves, “What do others think of Jesus and what impression do they have of First Baptist as a result of what they see in me?”

A soldier was brought before Alexander the Great, charged with cowardice in battle. When the General asked the man his name, he replied, “It is Alexander, the same as your name.” To which the General said, “Soldier, either learn to fight with valor or change your name.” We who are Christians have taken the name of Christ and as members of First Baptist Church we represent our church family in the community. Let us live with valor and serve with compassion.

“To Him (God) be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:21

-Jim Herod, Interim Pastor

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Posted By methetton on April 3, 2012

South Dakota Mission Trip

WHO: Adults, Youth serving in Beresford S. Dakota with Set Free Ministries

WHAT: Block parties, sports evangelism, clown ministry, outreach, testimonies, set up & clean up for Wheels & Squeals Festival and Bike Across S. Dakota, minor repair projects

WHEN: June 14-19  *We have a shortened option also with a group coming back on Sunday the 17th.

WHERE: Beresford, S. Dakota

WHY: We are looking for committed individuals willing to work together as a team and complete pre-trip training to share Christ in South Dakota

Contact Rob via phone or e-mail robkinnard@gmail.com

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Posted By methetton on April 3, 2012

that’s right – Tuesday Night Basketball has changed to Monday Night Basketball. The program starts May 21. Volunteers and food donations are needed. See Rob or call the church office for more information.

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Posted By methetton on April 3, 2012

The youth group will start a Praise, Drama & Outreach ministry on Sunday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m. See Rob or Ryan for more information.

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Posted By methetton on April 3, 2012

We need volunteers to help with Mushroom Festival booth, pick up trash, or help with a float for the parade on May 5 & 6. Please see Verlee Patterson, Junior or Vicky Anderson, or Rob to volunteer.

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Posted By methetton on April 3, 2012

Lunch Bunch Six-Week Women’s Book Club
Life Interruptions = Divine Interventions
Wednesdays 12:00-1:30
April 4 — May 9
Location:  Youth Room

Please feel to bring lunch if you wish. We want this to be light and inviting, bring a friend or neighbor if you would like. Books will be available for a love offering on April 4. If you have questions, contact Janis Lanning

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Posted By admin on April 3, 2012

Our church constitution charges the deacons with the responsibility of providing pulpit supply for the church in the event that the church is without a senior pastor. We have been blessed to have several wonderful teachers help us with the needs these past two months. I want to give a very special thank you to Jerry Palmer, Mike Gilliam, Paul Patterson, Mike Hooks, Chris Jennen, Verlee Patterson, the Trinidad Team, and Janis Lanning for filling in with our Sunday and Wednesday needs.

Part I

The deacons are working to present a candidate for Interim Pastor. An Interim Pastor serves the church by performing pastoral duties (preaching, teaching, visiting, funerals, etc.), giving assistance to church leadership, and helping oversee church ministries. The Interim Pastor provides stability while transitioning to the new pastor.

The deacon body wishes to present Brother Jim Herod as a candidate for Interim Pastor. Brother Herod is an experienced pastor with special training in leading churches as an interim. Here is how this process is handled.

1. Brother Herod and the Deacons developed a covenant detailing the Interim Pastor’s responsibilities and compensation.

2. This covenant will be presented to the church at our regularly scheduled business meeting on April 18^th. The covenant agreement will be examined in detail and the church will vote to approve or disapprove the covenant and its terms.

a. If the church approves, Brother Herod would immediately become our Interim Pastor under the terms of the covenant.

b If the church does not approve of the covenant with Brother Herod, the deacons would continue to provide for pulpit supply and seek another Interim Pastor arrangement.

From Palm Sunday until April 15^th, Brother Herod has graciously offered to lead our Sunday morning and Maundy Thursday services on a short-term pulpit supply basis, meaning that this is a temporary arrangement for these four services only. The church vote will determine if he continues as our interim pastor. We believe Brother Herod’s leadership during Holy Week services will be a blessing for our church.

Part II
The church constitution describes the process for selecting a new Senior Pastor. In a nut-shell it goes like this:

1. The Church Council, as outlined in the church constitution, presents five names as nominees for a Pastor Search Committee at a church business meeting.

2. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at that same business meeting.

3. The church will vote, electing a five-member Pastor Search Committee.

Once the Search Committee is elected, they begin the process of searching for a candidate for Senior Pastor. This is one of the most important tasks a church member can undertake. It is difficult to say how long this process might last, but it will likely be several months.

If you have questions, please get in touch with any of the deacons or give me a call – I would be happy to visit with you about this important time for our church.

-Don Lanning, Deacon Chairman

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