November 12, 2017 Worship Guide

Jesus Is Worth It - John 12:1-8

The life of following Jesus is often marked by incredible sacrifice.  This passage is a reminder that Jesus is always worth it!

 
Next Sunday, November 19

The First Initiative Celebration Service We will have a commitment time in our morning service as we bring our sacrificial commitments with one another before the Lord.
House of Hope Turkey Drive Help meet the need of those in our community, bring frozen turkeys and side dishes (canned or boxed). There will be a collection station in front of the main entrance before and after the service.

Church-Wide Prayer And Fasting

Father, thank You for being my Good Shepherd. In You, there is nothing I lack. You meet all of my needs according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Thank You for giving me strength, considering me faithful, and appointing me to Your service. Thank You that You are at work in me, giving me both the desire to obey and the power to do what pleases You. God, I know that my spirit is willing, yet my flesh is so weak. Lead me in the way everlasting. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul, my schedule, and my storehouses. Help me to put on the Lord Jesus Christ by serving joyfully and sacrificially, sharing boldly and faithfully, and giving cheerfully and generously. Make the rough places smooth before me as I seek how You would lead me to join in Your work of bringing people of this community and around the world to Yourself. Thank You that You are the Lamp unto my feet. Give me the courage to follow You in confident obedience, no matter the cost. You are worth it. I ask all these things in and for Jesus' name, amen.

Super Senior Luncheon

Tuesday, November 14 from 10:30 -12:30pm in the Gymnasium. the theme is "A Year of Potpourri", A Time for Thanks. Lunch and fun for those 55+ from around our county. Reserve your spot by signing up in the foyer, call the church office or email Lynn at lsmith@fbcmi.com.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Dinner is served from 4:45-6pm in the Atrium. Cost is $6/adults, $3.50/kids and $20 family max. Call the church office or email Karen at kburrows@fbcmi.com on Monday for reservations. Thanksgiving Dinner: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans and cranberry relish. No salad options. 

 

Children's Offering

Towards a new indoor playground. The children of our church are participating in The First Initiative by bringing a weekly offering each Sunday morning. They can bring their offering to the Children's Building or to the main auditorium.

Scriptures To Soap For Next Week: Philippians 1:6