Weekly Reminders
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Just How Narrow Is It?
Matthew 7:13-14
Lay Leader, Dave Heydinger
Hey Church Family,
I am looking forward to worship together this Sunday - what a privilege. In full transparency, the message I am preparing this week has been lying heavily on me for a while, and I am more than a bit daunted by it. The reason is because Jesus makes it so clear that it is a matter of life and death for all of us – everyone we know, and everyone we love. By its nature, this passage demands that we explore what it means to be saved and look deeply into our hearts and our faith. Please consider reading Matthew 5-7 ahead of time, which is the Sermon on The Mount. Our passage is just two verses as part of the summation of that greatest-of-sermons, but pound for pound I would say they are as significant as any in all of scripture. We’ll look at several other famous statements by Jesus that align with this passage as well and see plainly that He certainly doesn’t mince words as He paints a clear picture that we must see. Bring a friend!
Godspeed,
Dave
I am looking forward to worship together this Sunday - what a privilege. In full transparency, the message I am preparing this week has been lying heavily on me for a while, and I am more than a bit daunted by it. The reason is because Jesus makes it so clear that it is a matter of life and death for all of us – everyone we know, and everyone we love. By its nature, this passage demands that we explore what it means to be saved and look deeply into our hearts and our faith. Please consider reading Matthew 5-7 ahead of time, which is the Sermon on The Mount. Our passage is just two verses as part of the summation of that greatest-of-sermons, but pound for pound I would say they are as significant as any in all of scripture. We’ll look at several other famous statements by Jesus that align with this passage as well and see plainly that He certainly doesn’t mince words as He paints a clear picture that we must see. Bring a friend!
Godspeed,
Dave
News & Announcements
Administrative Council Quarterly Meeting
A great way to stay informed on church life is to attend the quarterly meeting of the Administrative Council. Committee and Board Chairpersons – like Trustees, Missions, Finance, etc. -- share about what their group has been up to and future plans. There is a time after the reports for new business and for comments from the floor. All are welcome to attend and speak; only council members have voting privileges. The meeting is Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday School Classes
A great way to go deeper in your faith is to participate in a Sunday School Class! This summer we have available a children’s class and three adult classes. The Mary Freeman Class and Cross Talk both use the Wesley Adult Bible Series, which is looking at Holy Living on 7/13, the Nature of the Church on 7/20, and Jesus’ Teachings on Prayer on 7/27. The Standing Stones Class meets upstairs and is continuing to work through CS Lewis’ book, The Screwtape Letters. Middle & High School kids interested in Sunday School, jump in with the adults this summer! Classes meet from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. All are welcome!
Vacation
John and Lori Donaldson are on vacation this weekend, Friday to Monday, visiting family in Asheville, NC. In the immediate need of a Pastor, please contact Rev. John Moore at 706-639-6732.
Christmas Cantata Kickoff
Anyone interested in participating in the Christmas Cantata is invited to attend the kickoff on August 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. The Cantata is titled “Let the Whole World Sing.”
A great way to stay informed on church life is to attend the quarterly meeting of the Administrative Council. Committee and Board Chairpersons – like Trustees, Missions, Finance, etc. -- share about what their group has been up to and future plans. There is a time after the reports for new business and for comments from the floor. All are welcome to attend and speak; only council members have voting privileges. The meeting is Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday School Classes
A great way to go deeper in your faith is to participate in a Sunday School Class! This summer we have available a children’s class and three adult classes. The Mary Freeman Class and Cross Talk both use the Wesley Adult Bible Series, which is looking at Holy Living on 7/13, the Nature of the Church on 7/20, and Jesus’ Teachings on Prayer on 7/27. The Standing Stones Class meets upstairs and is continuing to work through CS Lewis’ book, The Screwtape Letters. Middle & High School kids interested in Sunday School, jump in with the adults this summer! Classes meet from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. All are welcome!
Vacation
John and Lori Donaldson are on vacation this weekend, Friday to Monday, visiting family in Asheville, NC. In the immediate need of a Pastor, please contact Rev. John Moore at 706-639-6732.
Christmas Cantata Kickoff
Anyone interested in participating in the Christmas Cantata is invited to attend the kickoff on August 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church. The Cantata is titled “Let the Whole World Sing.”
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