BI FORK BAPTIST AREA
WelcomeMonday's Musings: "Dear Friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." (I John 4:11) The early believers were known by the love they had for one another. They didn't always get along and they certainly were not perfect, but they were so overwhelmed with the love of God, they couldn't help loving one another. The Scriptures make it plain that we are loved by God and His love is inexhaustible. It is a well that can never run dry. It is because we are loved so fully and unconditionally that we are to allow our love toward one another to be unlimited. We are not to pick and chose who we love, but we are to love in the manner in which we have been loved by God. We don't deserve the love of God, but God is love and bestows it upon us because that is Who He is. We don't know how to love by nature, but because our nature has been changed in Christ, we are to allow the love of God that is so abundantly full in us to flow freely into the lives of others. We need to get away from every thought of love that the world produces and allow genuine love, the love that comes from the Spirit within us, define and direct the practice of love in our lives. And yes, it will be a practice, not a passive expression in words only. Biblical love will not be something to be talked of, but a way of life that will be lived fully and sacrificially toward others. Maybe the reason so many of us are unwilling to love others in the manner of Christ's love is that we haven't allowed ourselves to truly experience and know the love of God in our lives. The more we know of God's love the more we will desire to love others. When we know God's love we don't pick and chose who to love, when to love, how to love...we just love. The folks in the New Testament world were amazed at the way belivers in Jesus loved. It was said, as mentioned earlier, that they talked of the manner of love these followers of Jesus had. I wonder how many of the folks where we live are talking about the manner of our love? When was they last time someone said of you (or of your church for that matter), "see how they love one another." Derrell Thank you for visiting our website! Here you will find information concerning our association and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our association is a warm and loving one, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our association. If you are considering relocating to our area, we would love to direct you to a place of worship. When you visit one of our churches, you will find:
In His Care, |  Announcements Board Meetings RF's executive board will meet August 24 at FBC Chillicothe at 10 AM. SF will meet August 26 at FBC Woodson beginning at 10:30 AM. One Day VBS Workshop FBC Carey will host a workshop on how to have a one day VBS. The workshop will take place September 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM with lunch provided. Registration needed by September 10. Contact the church for more information and/or to registrer. 940-937-2126. Ladies Retreat Salt Fork is sponsoring a ladies retreat September 10-11 at Chaparral. Cost is $40 until Sept. 1 and $45 afterward. For more information contact Ruth Ann Perkins at ceramictx@aol.com. All area ladies are invited to participate. Revelation Study The book of Revelation will be the RF seminary extension course this fall. It will begin August 26 and be held in the area office. Classes will take place each Thursday through October beginning at 6 PM. Registration needs to be done by August 16 (call the area office or email Derrell). For cost and other information call the office (940-552-2500). The course can be taken without credit just for study, but registration is still needed. Namibia Mission There will be a team going to Namibia July 26. Team members are needed for the next trip that will take place Novermber 1-12. We also need folks to begin preparing now for the teams in 2011. Men of Faith Faith Baptist in Iowa Park will host a Men of Faith Rally August 28. It will be from 10 AM - 3 PM. Please put this on your calendar. Go to Info center for flyer and information. The Bigger Breakfast Saturday September 25 men across Europe, Africa, Canada, and the U.S. will be asked to gather for a "bigger breakfast." Men and boys are asked to come together for this international gathering for the fellowship, the encouragement/challenge, and a call for forty days of prayer for spiritual awakening among men. More information will be provided, but for now have your men's ministry add this to the calendar and get ready for something BIG. Women's Conference First Baptist Seymour will host a women's conference October 9. Thelma Wells will lead the "Ready to Win" conference and Tammy and Brooke Aten will provide music. For information contact Beverly Kinnibrugh at fbcseymourwomen@gmail.com. A flyer is posted at our site's info center. Bi-Fork churches seeking pastors The following churches are currently seeking pastors: Calvary Seymour; Cowboy Church of Young County in Graham; Rock Crossing Vernon, FBC Paducah, Calvary Childress. |
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