First Baptist Church 404 W. 5th Street

806-250-3933 Church

www.fbcfriona.com

Bro. Brett Hoyle, Pastor

806-240-0275 Cell

Jason Daniels, Youth Minister

940-256-2687 Cell

Sunday Worship:

9:30 am Sunday School

10:40 am Morning Worship

6:00 pm Evening Worship

Wednesday Activities:

5:00 pm Kids Choir

6:00 pm Fellowship Meal

6:45 pm Exalt Kids Bible Study

6:45 pm Exalt Youth Bible Study

7:00 pm Bible Study & Prayer

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Hannah Hoyle

2 Hector Aguirre

3

Feed BSM

at WTAMU

4 5

6 Kevin Cooper

7 Jameson Daniels

AABA Annual Meeting

8 9 10 Carolyn Stowers

Finance Meeting

11 12 13 Paige Tyler

14 Margie Herring

Paula O’Brian

15 Will McGowan

Ethan Mowery

16 17

18 19 20 Monty Schueler

21

Prairie Acres

Service 4:00 pm

22 Darla Sealey

Norma Thompson

Tiffany Vazquez

23 24 Diane Mowery

25 Tommy Hefner

26 27

28

Sunday School Home Groups

29 30 31

October 2018

If your birthday is not on the calendar, please call the Office

and give us that information.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Psalm 103:1

Youth Fall Retreat

Youth Fall Retreat

A Note from the Pastor:

The first twenty verses of Mark 5 displays Jesus’ power over demonic forces. Jesus’ power over the demonic is by virtue of His office as the Son of God and God the Son, but also fueled by His infinite power. This is important in light of the increasing interest in our culture regarding demonic and dark things. This is displayed in TV shows, a growth in satanic and occult activities, and each October it is seen in the increasingly darker direction of Halloween. In fact, Halloween seems to take over all types of stores, from grocery to pet to home improvement, in hopes of luring the consumer to get the latest, greatest and scariest costume, décor or themed candy.

Understand that it is not a sin to dress up and eat candy, and your decision to partake in this seems to be very much a matter of conscience, similar to meat sacrificed to idols in the New Testament (Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8), but, what is sinful is to partake of things that dabble in, or give unhealthy attention to evil, darkness and the demonic. Ephesians 5:8-10 says, “for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.” As you ‘discern what is pleasing to the Lord’ surrounding this holiday here is some mental jerky to chew on. If total abstinence from Halloween is where you land, look into focusing on Reformation Day, which is the anniversary of one of the most significant days in Western History. If you love seeing the kids swing by your house begging for candy, consider including a church flier or tract in with the loot you give. Further, be gracious to other believers who may share differing convictions regarding this holiday and be open to peacefully discussing such issues based on scriptural truth. Finally, act in accordance with 1 Corinthians 10:31, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Pastor Brett

News from the Youth Guy:

Mark Your Calendars!

Youth Fall Retreat 2018

(6th-12th Grade) -- October 5-7, 2018

at High Plains Retreat Center in Canyon

Cost is $45.00 --- Talk to Jason if you

want to go! Scholarships available

Speaker: Dallas Stringer Worship: JR Cano

REACH TEXAS MISSION OFFERING… The Reach Texas Mission Offering is an offering that we collect to impact the estimated 18 million lost people in our state. As a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention, we are able to help plant churches, fund disaster relief, support struggling churches, make disciples and expand the kingdom of God through a host of strategic ministries in our state. To give to this offering, use the Reach Texas envelopes in the backs of the pews or simply write a check to the church and write “Reach Texas” in the memo.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES For the past 25 years, we have been collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts and delivering them to children in need around the world. Each box is an opportunity for a boy or girl to experience the love of God in a tangible way and hear the Gospel. Many boys and girls who receive shoebox gifts also participate in our follow-up discipleship program. The Greatest Journey, which teaches them how to faithfully follow Christ and share Him with others. Will you prayerfully consider joining us in this exciting ministry? Franklin Graham, President, Samaritan’s Purse

You can get your boxes at the back of the church. Read the brochure to see what the changes are for things you can and cannot put in them. Enclose your $9.00 check per box and return to the office by Tuesday, November 13.

Monthly Report

September 2 ------ 76 ------- $ 8,754.60 September 9 ------ 96 ------- $ 5,846.18 September 16 ------114------- $ 6,305.08 September 23 ------102------- $ 6,121.58 September 30 ------ ?? ------- $ ???

Who? Families and their Children

What? A Fall Fiesta with games, family fun,

candy, prizes, food and a short Bible lesson.

When? 6:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 17th

Where? First Baptist Church, Friona on 5th St

Cost? FREE

Questions? Call the church at 806-250-3933

www.fbcfriona.com

Deacons on Call October 7 – Galen Jack & Oscar Vazquez October 14 – Kevin Cooper & Mickey Griffin October 21 – Mitchell Wiseman & Jimmy Maynard October 28 – Kevin Wiseman & Doyce Barnett