WELCOME TO FIRST BENTONThank you for worshiping with us at First Benton! If you are a first time guest, please stop by the HomePointe Center in the Worship Center lobby before you leave. We have a gift for you and some helpful information about our church. Also, we would love to connect with you later in the week and ask that you fill out a Connection Card located in the pew rack. Simply drop the card in the offering plate during the service or take it to the HomePointe Center in the lobby when you pick up your gift.

THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE

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Clay Cunningham, Associate Pastor of Family Ministry clay.cunningham@fbcbenton.org

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Caleb Knight, Minister of Middle School Students caleb.knight@fbcbenton.org

Morgan Fulcher, Minister of Children morgan.fulcher@fbcbenton.org

Katie Hurst, Minister of Preschool Children katie.hurst@fbcbenton.org

Galan Hughes, Missions & Growth Associate galan.hughes@fbcbenton.org

Kathleen Morris, Women’s Ministry Associate kathleen.morris@fbcbenton.org

Ashley Huenefeld, Music Ministry Associate ashley.huenefeld@fbcbenton.org

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May 6, 2018 | firstbenton.org

Moses: Faith That UnderstandsExodus 4:2-5

Moses, for forty years, lived on the backside of nowhere tending to his father-in-law’s sheep. We have no record of God speaking to Moses during this season of his life. Then, one ordinary day, God breaks His silence and Moses’ life changed

forever. This morning, we conclude our study on ‘Faith Lessons For Today’ by looking at an encounter between God and Moses. We will see how the question God asked

Moses is a question God asks each of us.

I. What did God call Moses to do? “Therefore, come now, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt.” Exodus 3:10

II. Why was Moses so reluctant?

1. What if he doesn’t ___________________________________? Exodus 3:13

2. What if he doesn’t ___________________________________? Exodus 4:1

3. What if he doesn’t ___________________________________? Exodus 4:10

4. What if he is not as __________________________________? Exodus 4:13

III. What object lesson did God give Moses? “The LORD said to him, ‘What is that in your hand?’ And he said, ‘A staff.’ Then He said, ‘Throw it on the ground.’ So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it.” Exodus 4:2-3

1. Moses’ staff represented his ______________________________.

2. Moses’ staff represented his ______________________________.

3. Moses’ staff represented his ______________________________.

IV. What is God going to put in your hand? “Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6

WORSHIP | THE LION AND THE LAMB | FAITHFUL TO THE END | FOR THE SAKE OF THE WORLDOFFERING | BLESS YOUR NAME FOREVERMOREMESSAGE | MOSES: FAITH THAT UNDERSTANDS, Pastor Rick GrantRESPONSE | COME THOU FOUNTANNOUNCEMENTSSENIOR CLASS 2018

UPCOMING EVENTSSUNDAY CELEBRATION | 8:30 AM

THE GATHERING | 11:00 AM

THIS WEEK AT FIRST BENTON

CONNECT | GROW | SERVE

Senior AdultsBoomersOpen AgeCrossoverStudentsChildrenPreschool

Total Life GroupsAverage Attendance

1099887

184789487

737824

NEWS & CELEBRATIONS

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SundayApril 29

WORSHIP | WE HAVE HEARD THE JOYFUL SOUND | HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD | 10,000 REASONS OFFERTORY | BLESS YOUR NAME FOREVERMOREMESSAGE | MOSES: FAITH THAT UNDERSTANDS, Pastor Rick GrantRESPONSE | SAVIOR LIKE A SHEPHERD LEAD USANNOUNCEMENTSSENIOR CLASS 2018

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COOKIES FOR KAIROSWe are collecting prepackaged cookies until May 13 to be used at the next outreach event of the Kairos Prison Ministry. Please drop off your cookie donations at the collection bin in the lobby.

INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR THE CALLThe CALL is a faith-based organization that mobilizes the church to care for foster children and orphans in Arkansas. First Benton is hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 PM in Crossover-06. If you are interested in volunteering for the CALL or becoming a foster family, please RSVP to galan.hughes@fbcbenton.org.

PURE ENERGY SCHOLARSHIPSWe still need a few scholarships to help students go on Choir Tour next month. The cost of the trip is $485 per student. If you can help with all or part of a scholarship, please contact joel.winters@fbcbenton.org.

ZAPPED REGISTRATIONKid’s registration starts this Sunday for this summer’s ZAPPED Vacation Bible School! Stop by the kiosk in the lobby to get your kids signed up or visit firstbenton.org/zapped. We also need about 40 more leaders. Register online to volunteer if you can help!

WEEKDAY PRESCHOOLFirst Benton Weekday Preschool has several openings in the 3 and 4 year old classes for the 2018-19 school year. Children must be toilet trained and 3 or 4 years of age by August 1, 2018. For more information, contact becky.talbert@fbcbenton.org

WEDNESDAY 5:00P Wednesday Night Supper, Selph Hall 5:45P Preschool (Check-in at desk) 6:00P Bible Study with Pastor Rick, Selph Hall Field Night (1st-5th Grade), C.W. Lewis Dodge City, Cook Field House Church of the Small Things, Ladies C0-07 Into the Light, Ladies CO-06 Beginner Spanish, AE-203 Tilling the Soil, Hospitality Room Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal

THURSDAY 11:30A Morning Glories, Mt. Carmel

SUNDAY 8:30A Celebration Service 9:30A Graduating Seniors Brunch, Selph Hall 9:45A Life Groups11:00A The Gathering 5:00P Pure Energy Tour Concert, Owensville 6:00P Weekday Preschool Graduation, Worship Center

MONDAY 10:00A Sunshine Circle, Hospitality Room

TUESDAY 11:15A Acts of Kindness, AE-103

Over $5,000 was raised at last Sunday’s Evening With the Stars to help send students on mission trips this summer. Thank you, Church Family, for supporting our students!

Last Sunday, $6,122 was given to purchase

Bibles for distribution by Gideons International.

Thank you for your generosity!