First Baptist Needville
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Deacon Prayer – Ralph Derickson
Welcome –Student Pastors Ethan & Sara Hoover
Come Christians Join to Sing
Scripture Reading
2 Corinthians 4:2-6 (HCSB)
Let Your Kingdom Come
For God So Loved the World
Worship Medley
I Worship You Almighty God/We Will Glorify/There’s Something About That Name
Series: 1 Timothy: Contending for Pure Doctrine
False Teaching of the Law
Pastor Jeff Kluttz
Commitment Song
There Is a Redeemer
Announcements
Parting Song
Gloria Patri
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Sunday9:30 am Bible Study for all ages 10:30 am Coffee and Breakfast 11:00 am Morning Worship
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Tuesday8:30 am First Academy
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Wednesday5:00 pm Supper by reservation 6:00 pm Club 3:16 FUSION 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 7:35 pm Deacon's Meeting
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Thursday8:30 am First Academy 7:45 pm Praise Team Rehearsal NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
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Breakfast at 10:30 on Sundays
Pastor Jeff Kluttz |
We wish you the warmest welcome to First Baptist Church and are glad you have chosen to worship with us today. Our continual prayer is that our services will glorify God through his worship and the preaching of his word.
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FBC Needville is oriented toward the historic understanding of the five-function church mission. Discipleship, Evangelism, Fellowship, Ministry, and Worship are the heart and soul of our practice as we orient ourselves toward these essential functions regularly. We have teams of faithful and dedicated workers serving in each of these ministry focuses year around. We also hope that you will find us a welcoming and friendly church. We’re truly glad you are with us and will do whatever we can to make our ministry to you worth your time and involvement.
Rick Branan |
The one who lives under the protection of the Most High
dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2 (HCSB)
Martin Luther was born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
A Mighty Fortress
A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers
no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!
Written by Martin Luther
In his first stanza, Luther reminds us that the devil is out there. Peter says it this way, “Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.” But we have an advocate for us: the Lord Almighty. The psalmist reminds us that God is our refuge and fortress. Let’s look at those two words. A refuge is a place of safety, a sanctuary. Down on the coast near Rockport is the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Toni and I have visited the area. It is best known for the winter area for whooping cranes. The whole purpose is to protect wildlife, specifically migratory birds. It is a place of safety for wildlife. A fortress is a castle or stronghold. Again, a place of safety against attack. Folks, the devil is going to attack us. We need the safety and protection of God.
We used to sing a chorus with our RA boys.
My God is so big,
So strong and so mighty
There’s nothing my God cannot do.
When we put our trust in Him, He becomes our place of safety. Remember two things, first we have to put our trust in God through Jesus Christ our Savior. Second, we will be attacked. Luther was attacked by the Catholic Church. He was given protection by a German prince. When he wrote “his rage we shall endure,” Luther was enduring the attacks. About the Reformation he wrote, “I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.”
I pray we will stand boldly and say God is my help and strength, a bulwark never failing.
Just pondering . . . Bro. Rick
April 2024
28 Regular Sunday Events
May 2024
1 Wednesday Activities
2 National Day of Prayer
5 Regular Sunday Events
8 Last Wednesday Meal
11 Ladies Lunch at Brookwood
12 Regular Sunday Events (Mother's Day)
15 Wednesday Summer Schedule
19 Regular Sunday Events
22 Wednesday Summer Schedule
26 Regular Sunday Events
Senior Recognition
29 Wednesday Summer Schedule
31 Men's Prayer Breakfast
Ladies Lunch
Come join us for Fun, Fellowship, and Shopping
@ Brookwood
Saturday, May 11th @ 11:30
Our speaker will be our own Shawna Spears
Please RSVP for the private room dining….
Judith 281-615-4891 or Betty Anne 281-796-3705
**** Mothers Day Buffet is $29.00. Includes Entrée, salad & drink. Brookwoodcommunity.org
Blessing Box Ministry
We now have
A BLESSING BOX
(Food/Prayer Pantry)
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Have Food
Give Food
Need Food
Take Food
Please feel free to donate
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35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:35 and 40
-Woman’s Ministry Team
May 1
Hamburgers
Ranch Style Beans
Ice Cream
May 8
Salad
Taco Bar
Ice Cream
Today’s Topic: False Teaching of the Law
Bold: Series Title Red: Special Emphasis
Highlight: Lord’s Supper
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Series: 1 Timothy: Contending for Pure Doctrine
April 28 - False Teaching of the Law
May 5 - Paul's Example
May 12 - Timothy's Instruction (Mother's Day)
Series: 1 Timothy: Instructions for the Church
May 19 - Prayer for Civil Leaders
May 26 - Instructions for Women
June 2 - Teaching Roles
June 9 - Overseers
June 16 - Qualifications for Overseers
June 23 - VBS Gospel Sunday
Anyone can activate our Prayer Chain: For your needs and the needs of others, simply call anyone on this list to activate the prayer chain.
PRAYER CHAIN Updated 4/10/2022
FULL NAME PHONE NUMBER
Bev Altimore 832-465-3101
Randy & Gale LaCoe 979-793-5967
Mary Martinez 832-757-2226
Leanne Bourgeois 832-595-7344
Judith Moeckel 281-615-4891
Dolores Woody 972-242-1951
Steffany Kluttz 281-928-7496
Connie Cahajla 281-813-8807
Marilyn Foraker 979-292-6475
Jeff Kluttz 713-516-5994
Rick Branan 281-239-5391
Mildred Moeckel 713-240-0232
First Baptist Church NeedvilleJanuary – March 2024Budget 2024 YTD $ 60,135 Income – Jan-March $43,653 Expenses – Jan-March $52,207 Net $ 8,554 |
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The 2024 First Quarter Giving was under our spending by $8554. Please continue to generously support the ministries of our church.
The Stewardship Team purchased a CD using monies from our special funds. The interest earned will help offset our deficit.
Praying for our church has started showing real tangible benefits – God is putting it on people’s hearts to step up to meet the demand of His church in unprecedented ways. Multiple members are giving specifically to funds that are meaningful to them. In addition to traditional funds supported - like STCH, Youth, and Ukraine Relief - new funds receiving support include Meals, Bereavement, Lights, Local Projects, Piano Fund, Breakfast, and Outreach. At least two new ministries of the church have been newly enacted – the Cards Ministry and the Pray-For-Me Ministry – both which reach out to our community. We encourage all Members to find a ministry or need of the church and participate in fulling that mission, either thru volunteering or thru financial support.
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