09/01/2026
A few weeks ago, we celebrated with a Back-to-School Bash, and yesterday we wrapped up the summer with a Splash at kids Family Day at the Lake! What a great Sunday!
We kicked off the morning with worship and began a verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Mark. Then, we headed to the lake with the kids from Children’s Church and their parents for a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, laughter, food, and fun.
Fellowship with believers honors God and grows the church family. What a blessing it is to see generations spending time together—not just worshiping together on Sunday morning, but doing life together as the family of God.
Thank you to everyone who helped make yesterday possible. So many people worked behind the scenes to make it a special day, and we are grateful for every one of you!
So, what’s to come?
We have a lot to look forward to at Longview Baptist Church!
📖 Wednesday Night Dinners begin September 2nd.
🏠 Homecoming — September 27th with Brother Steve Spears
🙏 New Deacon Ordination — coming soon
🍂 And a whole host of fall activities and opportunities for fellowship, ministry, and growth
And as we begin our journey through Mark, we are reminded exactly why we gather in the first place:
Jesus is the point.
The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as the Son of God and the suffering Messiah, showing us His authority, His miracles, His teaching, His death, and His resurrection. Jesus didn’t come simply to be admired as a powerful teacher. He came to serve, to suffer, and to give His life as a ransom for many. — Mark 10:45
That is the message we want to keep at the center of everything we do.
Finally, on a personal note, thank you for the overwhelming love, prayers, encouragement, and kindness you have shown our family during the loss of my mother. Your love has meant more than you know.
It’s no secret that Karen and I love Longview Baptist Church. We are grateful for this church family and excited about what God is doing—and what He is going to do next.
Jesus is the point. And there is much more to come!