06/10/2026
FROM THE PASTOR'S HEART
Church Family,
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
Service is not just something Christians do... it is part of who Christians are. Jesus did not merely teach about serving others; He modeled it. The King of Kings stooped to wash feet, touch lepers, and care for the overlooked. If we follow Him, we must walk the same path.
Service strengthens our faith because it moves us from merely hearing God's Word to living it. It changes our outlook by shifting our focus from our own problems to the needs of others. Often, when we are consumed with ourselves, discouragement and discontentment grows. But when we serve, our eyes are opened to God's work around us and our hearts are reminded of His blessings.
Service also produces joy. “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). There is a unique joy that comes from being used by God to encourage, help, and love others. The more we serve, the more we experience the heart of Christ.
A life centered on self becomes small, but a life given in service becomes fruitful. God often grows our faith, renews our perspective, and restores our joy through the simple act of serving others.
Prayer:
Lord, give me a servant's heart. Help me to follow the example of Jesus by loving and serving others. Use service to strengthen my faith, transform my perspective, and fill my heart with the joy that comes from living for Your glory. Amen.
All for Jesus,
Pastor Jeff
---JUNE 14, immediately following service
ALL VBS VOLUNTEERS!
Join us in the Activity Center Dining Room for a VBS team meeting followed by breakout sessions by team.
Lunch will be served.
---VBS is JULY 13 - 17
REGISTRATION OPEN...
for children to attend and for YOU to volunteer
(REMINDER: all individuals working with minors at FBC are REQUIRED to have a current background check)
https://fbcnr.org/vbs/
ALSO, Mrs. A’na asked if we can save the following items for VBS:
empty water bottles
brown paper bags
egg cartons
empty cereal boxes please
---NEW MIDWEEK SERIES
Starting 6/10/26, join us as we discover the difficult and courageous journey of the church after the Book of Acts and into the establishment of foundational interpretive truth.
---JUNE 21 FATHER'S DAY SERVICE
Join us for a special message on marriage, family, and father's.
---MONTHLY MENS' and WOMENS' GATHERINGS
--THURSDAY, JUNE 18 LADIES' GATHERING
Join us at 6:00pm in the Dining Room of the Activity Center!
--SATURDAY, JUNE 27 MEN'S BREAKFAST
Join us at 8:00am in the Dining Room of the Activity Center!
---HOURS OF OPERATION
Church Office
Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Ministry Staff
Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Please call to make an appointment, as schedules and duties vary each day
---WEDNESDAY GATHERINGS
10:30 AM:
JOY FELLOWSHIP
Sr. Adult Ministry
6:00 PM:
MIDWEEK SERVICE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
ADULTS in the Sanctuary
FIRST STUDENTS in the LOFT
JR HIGH / MIDDLE SCHOOL in the GYM
FIRST KIDS in the Children's Building
FIRST STEPS NURSERY in the Children's Building
---SUNDAY GATHERINGS
9:00 AM:
Biscuits & Coffee
Activity Center Dining Room, RM 310
9:15-10:15 AM:
Bible Studies
ADULT:
Sr Adult: RM 300
Adult: RM 219
Ladies: RM 220
Young Adult: RM 301
STUDENT:
5th-8th: RM 303
9th-12th: Loft
CHILDREN:
3rd-4th: RM 211
K-2nd: RM 213
NURSERY:
2's & 3's: RM 209
PreK 3-4: RM 214
Nursery: RM 212
10:30 AM:
Children’s Church Service in the FirstKids Worship Center
Main Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
