April 2019

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April 2019 Rev. Rob Purdy Pastor

Church Newsletter

J.Wells, Editor C.Harrison, Online Editor

April Calendar Mark 3:34-35 34 Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! 35 Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” I was blessed reading Mark’s Gospel this week. The above verse from Mark chapter 3 jumped out at me as often happens when reading the Living and Active Word of God! “He looked at those seated in a circle around him…” Just before this, the enemies of Jesus were saying He was possessed. He was under attack. And here he was in a prayer circle. What a picture! The Savior of the World in the center of a circle of His disciples. There is strength and power and comfort and peace in a prayer circle! We, as promised, are also under attack. We have our individual battles and we have our church battles. The answer? A prayer circle! Good news! We have one every Wednesday evening at 6:30 followed by a 30-minute Bible study. Please come join us! It is important we pray together during this time. Verse 35 tells us about our family. Whoever does God’s will is His brother and sister and mother. And we are his brothers and sisters (Hebrews 2:11 Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters) that means anyone who does God’s will is our family! What is God’s ultimate will? The ultimate will of the Father is that we love, trust, and obey His Son! Church, we are indeed the Family of God! We begin our Easter celebration in a few weeks. I am looking forward to focusing on the life, crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Good Friday, April 19th at 7pm, will be special time of reflection ending with Communion. One cannot get to Easter without going through Good Friday. At Sunrise on Easter morning, April 21st at 7am we will meet for our annual Sunrise Service. We will proclaim the resurrection! He is Risen! He is Risen, indeed! There will be only one worship service at 10:30 am. Please plan to attend and invite your friends and family to come hear the Good News of the Resurrection!! Buckle-up! We are in for a bit of a ride. We’ve been expecting the construction on Hwy 146 for many years. It is upon us! We will be fine, and even grow through this period if we keep in mind our need for prayer and be part of the circle around Jesus! We can support each other through this by remembering that we are, indeed, family! God bless, Pastor Rob

Wednesday, April 03 • VBS Volunteer Meeting Sunday, April 07 • Lord’s Supper Services Wednesday, April 10 • Church Council Planning Meeting • Sandwich & Snack Supper Sunday, April 14 • Palm Sunday Friday, April 19 • Good Friday Communion Service • Church Office Closed Saturday, April 20 • Newsletter Deadline

Sunday, April 21 • Easter Sunrise Service • Celebrate Easter Service Saturday, April 27 • Youth Prepare for Spud Run Sunday, April 28 • Spud Run Youth Fundraiser

Weekly Schedule Sunday **04/21 Easter Sunday ~ 2 Services ~ 7:00 am Sunrise Service & 10:30 Family Easter Celebration Service 8:15 am ................................................................. Adult Bible Study ............................................ 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 9:15 — 9:30 am .................................... 1st Adult Coffee Fellowship ...................................................................1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 9:15 — 10:30 am ............................................................1st Nursery ...................................................................1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 9:15 — 10:30 am ................................................ Children’s Church ....................... **Won’t meet on Easter 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 9:30 — 10:30 am ...................................... Berean Adult Fellowship ............................................ 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 9:30 — 10:30 am ........... Youth Bible Study (Jr. & Sr. High Classes) .. **Won’t meet on Easter 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 9:30 — 10:30 am .............................................. 1st Worship Service ...................................................................1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 10:45 — 11:00 am ................................. 2nd Adult Coffee Fellowship ...................................................................1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 10:45 am — 12:00 pm .................................................... 2nd Nursery ...................................................................1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 10:45 am — 12:00 pm .....................Children’s Church/Pre-K Church ...................... **Won’t meet on Easter 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 11:00 am — 12:00 pm ....................................... 2nd Worship Service ...................................................................1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 1:15 — 2:00 pm ...................... Retirement Ministry Worship Service .............................................. Regal Estates, 500 Enterprise, League City

Monday

6:30 pm ............................... Men’s Bible Study & Dinner Fellowship ...................................................................1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)

Wednesday

6:30 — 7:30 pm ...................... Youth Discipleship (6th-12th grades) ............................................ 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)-Portable Bldg 6:30 — 7:30 pm ...................................Praise, Prayer & Bible Study ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146) 6:30 — 7:30 pm ................................................................... Nursery ................................................................... 1506 Bayport Blvd., (Hwy 146)

Church Office will be closed on Good Friday April 19, 2019

Regular Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM—1:30 PM

The Church office is open Tuesday through Friday, from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. The main office phone number is 281-474-3281. If you call while the office is closed or after hours please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.

April 2019 Tellers Apr. 07 ... John & Cheryl Harrison, Norma Keeler & Margie Minix Apr. 14 ........................Mary Johnson, Kathy Slater & Pat Smartt Apr. 21 ..................................................... Gene & Heather Engel Apr. 28 ................. Karen Broyles, Michelle Hazlett & Linda Long

Do you need prayer? We would be happy to pray for you!

A look at the church finances…General Funds February 2019………………………………$25,501.90 Click here to send us Prayer Request Form. Thank you for your faithful giving! Page 2

2019 Easter Services at FBCS Mark Fancher Colleen Thomas Ashley Pettyjohn Lee Rodriguez Juliet Wall Debra Soileau Luke Kerry Mike Treece Mary Lyon Michael Stephens Michael Clark John Streeter Caidyn Thomas Louise Abernathy Scooter Miller Rick Martinez John Mayes Ellen Snow

Palm Sunday Celebration Services April 14th 9:30 & 11:00 am

Good Friday Communion Service April 19th 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 07, 2019

9:30 & 11:00 AM Service

Easter Sunrise Service April 21st at 7:00 AM

Vacation Bible School 2019 FBC-Seabrook South Parking lot

Mandatory Volunteer Meeting… Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:00 pm there will be a meeting to go over the curriculum and pass out lesson plans. Please plan to attend. Volunteers Are Needed June 10 — 14, 2019 VBS is only successful when people like you volunteer to lead, teach, assist, cook, and clean. Please prayerfully consider where you can help and sign up on the bulletin board.

Family Easter Celebration Service April 21st at 10:30 AM Come celebrate Easter with us on Sunday, April 21st at 10:30 AM There will be no children’s church or pre-k church on this day so families may celebrate together (nursery and the cry room will be open)

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‘MUST HAVE’ CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, April 10 at 6:00 PM

R.E.F.U.G.E. Student Ministry th th (6 through 12 grade)

The Church Council will be planning for the busy summer months of May, June, July and August. It is imperative that the servant leaders, administrative staff and all Committee Leads and Directors be in attendance.

R.E.F.U.G.E. Student Ministry Jr. High and Sr. High Sunday School classes meet every Sunday, 9:30—10:30

The purpose of the Church Council is to correlate and coordinate the activities of the church, in other words… plan and outline the church calendar.

R.E.F.U.G.E. Student Ministry Wednesday Discipleship meets from 6:30—7:30 pm in the first portable building

Sandwich and Snack Supper Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Immediately following evening services MEMBERS PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE Deadline for MAY 2019

Saturday April 20, 2019

Ladies Tea Party

am in the first portable building directly behind the main church building. (Not meeting for Sunday School on Easter.)

directly behind the main church building.

Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough Fundraiser During the month of April, the youth will be selling Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough. The cookie dough is $16/per package of 40 pre-cut cookies. There are 6 flavors to choose. All money raised will go towards sponsoring our youth on upcoming summer mission trips. Sunday, April 21 ~ Easter Sunrise Service The youth will attend the Easter Sunrise Service and then continue the tradition of going out for breakfast before the family service begins. Please bring money for breakfast. If money is an issue, please speak to Lori privately so we can work it out. Parents are welcome to join us as well. Saturday, April 27 ~ Spud Run Prep/Carnival Prep The youth will meet at the church at 10:00 am for our Spud Run Preparation, afterwards we will begin working on games for our Fall Carnival Fundraiser. Sunday, April 28 ~ The senior high school youth will be teaching Children’s Church during the 1st worship service. Please be there by 9:15 am. The junior high school youth will meet in the classroom for Sunday School at 9:30 am.

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You Are Invited!!

Sunday, April 28 ~ Spud Run Fundraiser/Carnival Prep The youth will host a Spud Run Fundraiser after each service. Please stop by our table in the foyer to get your fully loaded baked potato on your way home. All money raised will go toward sponsoring our youth on upcoming summer mission trips. Afterwards, the youth will clean-up and continue to work on games for our Fall Carnival Fundraiser. Page 4

April 2019 Lamplight – Send in the Choir From the beginning the Bible is filled with relationship struggles. In the book of Genesis alone, we find enough family dysfunction to last a lifetime... • • • • • • •

Adam and Eve’s failure to obey God led to a broken relationship with God. Cain’s jealousy of Abel led to murder. Mankind’s evil heart led to God’s judgment by the flood. Ham’s disrespect of Noah led to slavery. Sarah’s impatience with God led to ongoing tribal strife. Jacob’s deception caused Esau to obsess about retaliation. Jacob’s favoritism caused hateful sibling rivalry.

Through the years, peace has eluded mankind in more ways than we can count. Whether it be spiritual, emotional or physical, we can agree that there is always some kind of struggle wreaking havoc in the relationship zone. Recently I was reminded of King Jehoshaphat’s relationship struggles. In 2 Chronicles we read about the Moabites, Ammonites, and a select group of Meunites who decided to come against Jehoshaphat in battle. With a little study, we learn that this, too, is a relationship struggle. Yes, for the most part, it’s all in the family. The Moabites and the Ammonites are related by way of their grandfather, Lot. The Meunites are a mystery. They may not be related, but they are an army of bullies that enjoy fanning the flame of family strife. The alarming news of this vast army coming against Judah brought out Jehoshaphat’s leadership qualities. He proclaimed a fast for all of Judah, and then in front of the entire assembly, he cried out to the Lord for help. His prayer ended with, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.” The entire assembly waited for God’s answer. Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel, a descendant of Asaph (one of the three Levites commissioned by King David to sing in the house of the Lord). Jahaziel spoke to the people... “The Lord says... • • • •

Do not be afraid or discouraged. Stand firm and see the deliverance of the Lord. You will not have to fight the battle. Go out and face your enemy. The Lord will be with you.

The people obeyed God’s instruction. Early the next morning as they departed, Jehoshaphat encouraged the people, “Have faith in the Lord, your god and you will be upheld.” Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing praises to the Lord. They marched out in front of the warriors, singing, “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.” As they began to sing praises, the Lord began to defeat their enemy. By the time they arrived at the battlefield, the battle was over. God blessed them with equipment, clothing, and articles of great value. There was so much plunder that it took them three days to carry off what they could collect. Our God is good. Our God is powerful. He is bigger than any relationship struggle. He knows how to wage war against our enemies. All we need to do is... • • • •

Humble ourselves before Him. Cry out to Him for help. Listen to His answer. Obey His instructions.

And, don’t forget to send in the Choir... Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever! Remember this... you are loved, and you are always in my prayers. In Christ, Cheryl Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 20; Psalm 107, 118, and 136. Page 5

April 2019 Sunday

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Thursday

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Saturday 5

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6:00 PM

VBS Mandatory Mtg.

6:30−7:30 PM

6:30 PM

VBS registration open to all

Youth Bible Study & Adult Praise, Prayer & Bible Study

Men's Monday Night Bible Study and Dinner Fellowship

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Wooden Spoon Youth Cookie Dough Fundraiser runs all month

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6:00 PM

Church Council Mtg

6:30 PM

6:30 PM

9:30 & 11:00 AM Lord's Supper Services

Time of Prayer followed by Sandwich & Snack Supper

Men's Monday Night Bible Study and Dinner Fellowship

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7:00 PM

6:30 PM

Palm Sunday

Men's Monday Night Bible Study and Dinner Fellowship

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6:30−7:30 PM

Youth Bible Study & Adult Praise, Prayer & Bible Study

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Good Friday Communion Service Church Office Closed

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7:00 AM

Easter Sunrise Service

10:30 AM

Celebrate Easter Family Service

6:30 PM

Men's Monday Night Bible Study and Dinner Fellowship

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Youth to teach CC (9:15-10:30am)

6:30 PM

Youth Spud Run Fundraiser Youth Prep Games for Fall Carnival

Men's Monday Night Bible Study and Dinner Fellowship

6:30−7:30 PM

Youth Bible Study & Adult Praise, Prayer & Bible Study

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Youth Prep for Spud Run and Fall Carnival

Regular Sunday Services 8:15--9:15 AM Adult Bible Study st 9:15—9:30 AM 1 Adult Coffee Fellowship st 9:15—10:30 AM 1 Nursery / Children’s Church 9:30—10:30 AM Berean Adult Fellowship 9:30—10:30 AM Youth Sunday School st 9:30—10:30 AM 1 Worship Service nd 10:45—11:00 AM 2 Adult Coffee Fellowship nd 10:45—Noon 2 Nursery / Children’s Church / Pre-K Church nd 11:00—Noon 2 Worship Service

First Baptist Church of Seabrook, P. O. Box 267, 1506 Bayport Blvd. Seabrook, Texas 77586 (281.474.3281)