Posts from 2013

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Star Light Star Bright

by Brad

I have some wonderful memories lying under the stars watching them as shine millions of miles away. Watching them is one of my all time favorite things to do! There is a great scene in “The Lion King” when Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa are lying on their backs looking at the night sky. Simba asks […]

Everyday Miracles

by Brad

What is your thought on miracles? According to the classic definition of a miracle, it is: “an interruption of the laws of nature which can only be explained by divine intervention.” Sometimes people ask me, “Pastor, do you really believe in miracles?” My answer is, “I don’t just believe in them, I depend on them!” […]

Hello World

by Brad

Have you ever been in a situation when entering a room full of people and no one says “hello,” but as soon as you head for the door everyone turns to you and says “good-bye!” It’s one of those moments where everyone hates to see you come but they love to see you leave. All […]

IT WAS A SUCCESS

by Brad

Because of you, we gave away over 500 “Cups of Love!” After cooking about 125 gallons of stew, more than 30 volunteers were able to package and deliver 500 meals in our community and share with them the Love of God. Thank You FBC! To God be the Glory,             […]

PraiseKids Christmas Update

by admin

PraiseKids and PraiseParents:   On December 7th, PraiseKids will sing at Southern Oaks Assisted Living. We will perform our entire musical (about 20 minutes). We ask that parents be available for transportation. We will leave the church at 9:30AM and sing at 10:00AM. When we return to the church, we will have a special PraiseKids […]

Camp! (Already?)

by admin

YES! We are already in planning mode for Centri-Kid 2014. Centri-Kid is only available for children who have completed 3rd-6th grade. We will be going back to Shocco Springs July 7-11. You may sign up your child at the Centri-Kid display in the Children’s Ministry hallway. A $50 deposit is due by February 2. There […]

I Am Thankful

by Brad
Brad Patterson

Don’t you just love this time of year? I must admit, it’s my favorite! There are several reasons. First, it’s because I love to see God paint a new portrait as He uses the tall, strong oaks as His canvas of chose, changing the colors of the leaves to there beautiful multicolor earth tones. No […]

From Frustration to Faith

by Brad
Brad Patterson

Have you ever noticed how many different laws there are to live by and that they are continually increasing? With just a quick search I found that from the 1970’s to the present there have been over 300 laws added into legislation annually.  That puts the number of laws added to legislation at over 12,000 […]

trick or TREAT

by Brad

Well, it’s that time of year again when all the ghouls and goblins make their way into the streets and up our driveways for a trick or treat. The real trick is not be bewitched by the fun. Paul used the word bewitched to describe what was happening in the churches in Galatia. The word […]

November and December Rotations

by admin

Please download your copy of the Nursery and Children’s Church Rotations for November and December. If you know that you will not be available on your assigned date, let me know asap! I will not be mailing them out to everyone on the list. Please download your copy and put your date into your calendar! […]