What Inspires Your Soul to Sing?

All throughout the month of August we are focused on soul-stirring music. On Sunday evenings we are being blessed by the August Concert Series. Every concert has been unique, diverse, and inspirational. This Sunday evening our Orchestra will share our final concert in the sanctuary at six o’clock.

On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings we are progressing through the series, Then Sings My Soul, as we look at the important role music plays in nurturing and communicating our faith. This Sunday I am asking us to think about two important questions: 1) What is the right way to sing? 2) What kinds of things inspire your soul to sing?

Also, this Sunday is Back to School Sunday. You are invited to join our staff in wearing your school colors. In each of our worship services we will share a blessing of the backpacks as we pray for our students and teachers as they begin a new school year.

Beach baptism is just over a week away. Weather permitting we will begin the celebration at four o’clock on Sunday August 30 at 501 Panferio Drive. You may park under the beach ball at Casino Beach and ride the shuttle. We already have 12 candidates confirmed for the beach and another baptism scheduled in the sanctuary for September. If a friend or member of your family has recently made a commitment to follow Christ, encourage them to contact me or one of our ministers to begin planning for their baptism.

Did you see the good news in our stewardship report? We have begun the process of catching up in the ministry budget. This has been a challenging year for families, for businesses, and for churches. At First Baptist, we believe that Christian stewardship is the way we manage all of the resources in our care…our time, our spiritual gifts, our relationships, our finances, and our opportunities. One of the major ways we honor God is by offering the firstfruits of our income to support the missions and ministries of our church. With everyone working together, we can provide strong and healthy financial support for our ministries, even during the toughest of times.

I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we gather to worship and prepare to serve.