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March 15, 2020

Song: Build Your Kingdom Here Artist: Rend Collective Experiment

Song: Spirit of the Living God Artist: Vertical Church Band

Song: My Hallelujah Artist: Bryan & Katie Torwalt

Song: Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King Artist: Gateway

Song: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Artist: Hillsong United

Message Dr. Robert Miller

“Visionary Prayer”James 1:5-8

Deacon of the Week Ronn MasonMembership is open to anyone who has 1) placed their faith in Jesus Christ

for the forgiveness of sins and 2) has been baptized by immersionby a body of believers of like faith and practice.

We will be happy to assist you with these spiritual decisions. Text FIRST to (409) 215-0332 to be contacted

or meet one of our Ministers near the platform after the serviceto discuss your spiritual decision.

PursuingChrist FIRST

in Life, Love andActions

409-986-4950 fbctc.com

First Steps

Sermon Series:Finishing the Task

BABIES - 6th GRADE1st - 6th Graders join adults for Worship at 10:45am and

then are dismissed at sermon time for Kids Churchwith the exception of Communion Sunday.

Classes provided during the full Worship Hour (10:30am-Noon):Babies - 23 months & 2 year olds

Kids Church Jr. (Prek-3 - Kindergarten)

“Visionary Prayer”James 1:5-8

1. Faith praying __________________________ ___________________________! Hebrews 11:6, Acts 12:5, 7,11-15 “If answered prayer surprises you, your faith is a wish, not an expectation.” Randy Clark

2. Praise praying thanks God ___________________________! 2 Chronicles 20:22 “The highest form of faith is thanking God before He acts!” Rick Warren

3. Visionary praying _______________________ ___________________________! Acts 10:9-16

4. Prophetic praying _______________________ ___________________________! 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

FINISHING THE TASK

A stewardship ministry of FBCTC to finish the task of building out the first floor of our facility.

BUILDING UPDATEAdult classrooms are now defined with steel framing. Sheet rock is installed on one side of each wall. Current children’s area is also under construction as new walls are appearing. Air conditioning

work continues and electronic controls should be in place soon. As construction moves into areas to be used on Sundays, extra efforts are made to insure the areas are clean and safe for everyone.

Be strong and finish the task! Zechariah 8:9

March 15 - 21

Sunday• 8:00 a.m. Band/Tech Rehearsal• 9:30 a.m. Bible Study•10:45 a.m. Worship Service

Wednesday• 6:30 p.m. J.A.M. (place TBA)

Until further notice ALL Wednesday evening activities are suspended due to construction.

Thursday•10:00 a.m. Elmcroft Senior Living Service

Worship services are streamed live on the

internet each week from our website

www.fbctc.com.Recent services are also

available short term. Click on the livestream.

Ministry StaffDr. Robert R. Miller, Pastor

John Talley, Associate Pastor, Worship & AdministrationDennis Johns, Associate Pastor, Families

Meschel Hara, Children’s Minister

This Week @ FBCTC A Message from Robert Miller

First Baptist ChurchLIVE @ 10:45 am

Scan the QR code to access our livestreamFinancial gifts for March 08, 2020

Week To DateFinancial Plan 21,021.78 1,030,067.22Financial Receipt 16,838.18 953,901.37World Missions 220.00 7,665.00Glass Memorial Baptistry 0.00 130,905.00

Coronavirus ConcernsOur Country is consumed with the possibility of a coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus has made its way to the Houston area. One of the many areas of concern for the CDC is crowds. Coming to church is a concern for all of us in this uncertain time. I wanted to put together some things that we are doing and recommending at our church to help you decide whether to attend or not.1. PRAY for all of those who have been affected by the Coronavirus illness. Pray for the family members who have lost loved ones. Pray for those who are suffering from the virus now. Remember the Doctors, scientists, researchers who are researching treatments and vaccines.2. If you are sick, please don’t come to church. If you are coughing, sneezing, and have a fever, please stay home and get well.3. If you have a susceptibility to respiratory problems or a weakened immune system, we recommend you not to come to church until this crisis passes.4. If you can’t come to church, please do watch us on Livestream! If you do not know how to get us online, please call the church office, and we will walk you through the procedure of getting our services online.5. We are suggesting that while this crisis is going on that we change how we greet each other. Instead of hugging and shaking hands, it would be better to keep our distance and maybe bump knuckles or elbows. I know this will be hard, but I believe it wise at this time. Also, we are taking special precautions when we celebrate communion on Sunday, March 29th.6. Our cleaning company is following the cleaning procedures recommended by the CDC. They are disinfecting doorknobs, special cleaning our bathrooms, children’s areas, etc.7. Our “Finishing the Task” stewardship commitment campaign will continue to go forward. We are requesting all our members to ask God, “what is my part of the 1.7 million dollar build-out?” Later this month, every church member will be mailed a commitment card. Please fill out the card, and if you are unable to bring it to Impact Sunday, March 29th, then mail it in.8. Please remember that you can give online! Just go to the church website fbctc.com and click the give button. It will walk you through the process. We will get through this scary time in our world’s history. My prayer is that it doesn’t get to the worst-case scenario, but I appreciate our Country’s leaders for being proactive. Let’s keep FBC healthy; physically, spiritually, and financially during these crazy times! Love you!

March 15 Prayer Sunday and Prayer Walk throughout our facilityMarch 22 Children and Youth SundayMarch 29 Communion and Impact Sunday

Crazy Bold For Jesus ConferenceFirst Baptist Church Houston

March 28 @ 9am$20

Contact Brenda McDonald (409) 771-2839

Join the Team!Greeters, Ushers & Tech Team

Sign up to serve, or to get more info,in these areas at the table in the south hall or

email jtalley@fbctc.com

Cardboard Testimonies Part 2Join the bragging on God!

Video (phone held horizontal) your cardboard testimony and send to

thazzard03@gmail.comby Palm Sunday, April 5th.

Operation Egg Stuffing

Goal of 5000 eggs!Pick up plastic eggs for stuffing in

church foyer. Stuff eggs with age-appropriate candy or toys Please do not use chocolate,

nuts or unwrapped candy. Age Groups: 1-5 year olds, 6-8

year olds or 9-12 year olds