A message from the
First Baptist Church Youth Ministry
This Wednesday, September 17th, the youth will continue our study on the Book of James! I'm excited to see how God will use this semester to teach us more about who He is and how we can live for Him. We'll get started at 6:30 p.m., but feel free to come earlier to hang out and spend time in community together!
Also, on Sunday mornings, we have begun studying the Book of Acts. We will continue to look at Acts each week as we learn different ways to study the Bible together.
Melanie Calhoun will be leading this year's "See you at the Pole" at MISD on September 24th at 7:15 a.m. This is the National Day of Student Prayer. Come and be a part!
In Christ,
Trevor
Check here each week for future upcoming events.
Gin's Men's Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings at the Gin there is a short twenty-minute Bible Study beginning at 8:00 am. Those present spend just a few minutes discussing a verse or two of Scripture as we set our hearts and minds for the day. The coffee is always on. Take this as your invitation!
September 23rd will our first Community Call to Prayer for the Cotton Harvest. We'll meet at the Gin that Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00, and a hamburger lunch will be served. No morning Bible Study on that Tuesday.
There will be one more Men's Breakfast later this fall.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Wednesday Evening Bible Study has started back up from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the Adult Study led by the pastor in the New Fellowship Hall looking at 13 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples.
The Disciples in Motion Youth Group (6th-12th Grade) meets in the Youth Bible Study room and is studying the Book of James.
Children (K-5th Grade) accompanied by an adult (who is welcomed to take part in the Adult Study) all meet together in the Old Fellowship Hall for a time of Bible Games and music. Nursery care is available each Wednesday evening.
Bible Study For All Ages
Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
Small Groups are a great opportunity to meet other Christians, study the Bible, pray for one another, and experience Christian community. There is a place for you in Bible Study at FBC Meadow! We have classes for all ages and nursery care is available during all Sunday Morning activities.
"Adult One" cLASS
Dr. Jim Ridenhour teaches this class using the "Explore the Bible" materials from LifeWay. The class currently meets in the Fellowship Hall, and includes older adult couples and singles.
"Lydia" class
Jackie Pendergrass teaches this Ladies Class named for a "God-fearing woman." The class uses the "Explore the Bible" materials from Lifeway. Their room is in the Sunday School Hall.
"mATHETES" cLASS
Hanna Curtis teaches this class, whose Greek name means "a disciplined follower of the Master." The class is a multi-generational small group and has just begun a study through the Book of Mark. Their room is in the Sunday School Hall.
"Disciples in Motion" yOUTH CLASS
Trevor Brockway teaches this class. The Youth Room is located in the Sunday School Hall. Trevor is back from his summer mission trip in Thailand with CRU from Texas Tech University, and things are gearing up for the new semester. This semester's Sunday Morning Bible Study is based on the Book of Acts.
"Foundation Station"
Megan Gscheidle teaches the older children's class including Kindergarten to 5th grades using materials from Lifeway. Their room is in the Sunday School Hall. Children in this age group attend worship with their parents.
"lITTLES" cLASS
Children ranging from 3-4 years of age are taught with structured, age-appropriate materials from Lifeway by Emily Gscheidle. Their room is in the Sunday School Hall. Children in this age group attend worship with their parents.
NURSERY
The nursery is provided for all church-wide services and activities for children ages 0-2 years of age. The nursery is located in the Sunday School Hall.
Other ministries and missions
we support and participate in.
FBC supports ministries and missions both locally and across the globe financially and with volunteer help. There are plenty of areas to get involved!
Meadow community Pantry
During the Thanksgiving Season each year, the church has an autumn food drive to help support the local food pantry located at City Hall in Meadow. Our children also replenish the Community Pantry as a service project each summer during Vacation Bible School. Last summer, the children gathered 539 individual items for the pantry during VBS! At this year's VBS, the food drive collected 630 non-perishable items for the Community Pantry with the girls taking first place this year!
Terry County Pak-Pals
Terry County Pak Pals helps feed over 330 elementary age children in need every weekend in our county while schools are in session. That number includes more than 30 children right here in Meadow. Along with budgeted support each month, volunteers from our church provide assistance three or four times during each school year in putting together weekend food packs distributed by the school at the end of each class week. To be a part, check the church calendar for the dates and times.
mobile food pantry
Our church budgets financial support monthly for those in need in the Meadow area through the Mobile Food Pantry in association with the South Plains Food Bank. Volunteers from the church along with members of Meadow High School Student Council help distribute food once every other month at the Ropesville Football Field. Watch for the date and time when we again can be a part.
South Plains College BSM
Along with budgeted support of the South Plains College Baptist Student Ministry in Levelland, TX, the church also provides individually wrapped chips and desserts each semester during one of the scheduled events at the BSM. FBC Meadow partners with FBC Plains to serve up to 150 students each time.
Grief Share
GriefShare is a 13-week, grief recovery support group. Each biblically based session includes a video, workbook support, and group discussion where church members and others in our area can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. You can join the group at any time during the cycle. Watch for dates and times for the next group of sessions early in the new year.
Operation Christmas Child
Early each fall, church families gather supplies for Operation Christmas Child. Included with the OCS shoebox gifts that delight the hearts of boys and girls in more than 100 countries each year, is the message of Jesus Christ and His love for them. This year's collection will be done in early fall and submitted to the collection center in Levelland. May God bless everyone who has a part in this year's OCS mission project.