Sperring Memorial Baptist Church

07/29/2026

Built for Community

We weren't meant to walk through this life alone. We were built for community—to laugh together, cry together, grow together, and figure things out side-by-side. No matter your age, your background, or where you are on your spiritual journey, there is a seat at the table for you here.

Scripture: "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20

A Quick Prayer: Lord, thank You for the gift of community. Help us to build deep, meaningful connections with one another as we grow closer to You. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, and on Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

07/27/2026

Small Acts, Big Impact

We are entering the final stretch of our school bookbag drive! If you haven't had a chance to pitch in yet, there is still time to make a difference. It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a loving community to ensure they have what they need to succeed. Let’s cross the finish line strong!

How to help: You can drop off funds at the church, or quickly order a backpack using the Amazon link below and bring it by this Sunday morning!

🎒 Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/0fSCmn9R

Scripture: "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." — Hebrews 13:16

A Quick Prayer: Father, thank You for the generosity of our church family. Multiply these gifts and let every child who receives a bag feel Your overwhelming love. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, as well as Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

Keep everything your students, clubs, and tour groups need conveniently in view. These colorful backpacks are well-organized for hitting the gym, the classroom, the sandy coastline shores, for work, or even commuting anywhere. Reinforced adjustable straps distribute weight to your back and should...

07/24/2026

Being the Light in a Dark Room

The world can feel pretty heavy and divided sometimes. It’s easy to complain about the darkness, but it’s much more powerful to turn on a light. Whether it's letting someone merge in traffic, checking in on a lonely neighbor, or just offering a warm smile—you have the power to bring light into someone's day.

Scripture: "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5:16

A Quick Prayer: Jesus, use me as a instrument of Your love today. Help me to shine brightly in a world that desperately needs hope. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, as well as Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

07/22/2026

High Anxiety, Higher Hope

What's keeping you up at night right now? Finances? Health? The future? It’s heavy carrying all that weight on your own shoulders. The beautiful thing about faith is that we can literally trade our worries for God's peace. You don't have to carry it all.

Scripture: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

A Quick Prayer: Lord, I hand over the worries that are weighing me down today. I know You hold my future, and I trust You to take care of me. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, as well as Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

07/20/2026

It's More Than Just a Backpack

To a kid, a backpack isn't just a piece of fabric—it’s a portable locker, a treasure chest for their artwork, and a tool that holds their future. When we invest in these kids today, we are telling them that their education matters and that their community believes in them. No gift is too small to make a huge impact!

How to help: Financial donations of any size make a difference. Prefer to ship? Order a bag from our Amazon Link and bring it with you to service this Sunday!

🎒 Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/0fSCmn9R

Scripture: "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." — Proverbs 22:6

A Quick Prayer: Lord, we look at these backpacks and see the bright futures of the children who will wear them. Protect their minds, guide their steps, and inspire them to learn. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, as well as Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

Keep everything your students, clubs, and tour groups need conveniently in view. These colorful backpacks are well-organized for hitting the gym, the classroom, the sandy coastline shores, for work, or even commuting anywhere. Reinforced adjustable straps distribute weight to your back and should...

07/17/2026

The Comparison Trap

Scroll, scroll, scroll. It’s so easy to look at someone else's vacation, job, or lifestyle and feel like we're falling short. But comparison is the thief of joy. You were uniquely created with a specific purpose that belongs entirely to you. Celebrate who God made you to be!

Scripture: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." — Psalm 139:14

A Quick Prayer: Father, protect my heart from comparison. Remind me of my worth in Your eyes and help me be content with the beautiful life You’ve given me. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, as well as Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

07/15/2026

Pressing the Reset Button

Made a mistake today? Had a rough morning? The good news is that God’s grace doesn't run on a twenty-four-hour clock. You don't have to wait until tomorrow, next week, or next year to start fresh. His mercies are ready for you right this second. Hit the reset button!

Scripture: "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning." — Lamentations 3:22-23

A Quick Prayer: Lord, thank You for the gift of a fresh start. Wash away my past mistakes and help me walk boldly into the rest of this day. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, as well as Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

07/13/2026

Supporting Our Local Families

Back-to-school shopping can be incredibly stressful for parents trying to stretch a tight budget. When we provide a bookbag, we aren't just giving a student a tool for school—we are lifting a heavy financial burden off a parent's shoulders. Let’s show our community what the hands and feet of Jesus look like in action!

How to help: Sponsor a bookbag through a financial donation, or grab one directly off our Amazon Wishlist and drop it off in the lobby this Sunday morning.

🎒 Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/0fSCmn9R

Scripture: "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2

A Quick Prayer: Father, we pray for the parents and guardians in our neighborhood. Ease their worries and use our church family to provide exactly what they need this season. Amen.

🏡 Come Grow With Us! You are always welcome to join us on Sunday for Sunday school and Service, as well as Wednesday for our virtual Bible study. We are looking to grow, and we want you there!

Keep everything your students, clubs, and tour groups need conveniently in view. These colorful backpacks are well-organized for hitting the gym, the classroom, the sandy coastline shores, for work, or even commuting anywhere. Reinforced adjustable straps distribute weight to your back and should...