Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
James NIV
During the month of May, we are beginning a new sermon series entitled Real Religion: Exploring the Book of James. On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, we will be digging into some of the specific ways James teaches us to be “doers of the word.”
May is filled with great opportunities to serve and to celebrate. On May 1 we will celebrate Heritage Day, a day to recognize all of those who have been members of First Baptist Church
On Sunday evenings we will enjoy great concerts. The A Cappella Singers and the Sanctuary Bells will share in the Spring Forth Concert on May 1. On May 15 we look forward to our Spring Children’s Choirs Concert. Then on the evening of May 22 we will gather at the Pavilion at Casino Beach
Also, our next quarterly Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 4. During the first fifteen minutes we will receive brief reports from our major committees and ministry partners. Then we will hear stories and testimonies from our Mission Cycling Team.
Spring is a great time to treasure the relationships that are important to you and to expand your network of relationships by reaching out to those who need to be connected to God’s family.
I look forward to a month filled with engaging worship, inspiring music, and growing friendships.
Topic for Sundays and Wednesday in May:
May 1 “Real Religion” James 1:27 (Heritage Day)
May 4 Congregational Meeting/Iran Team
May 8 Seamless Unity” James 2:14-26(Mother’s Day)
May11 “The Best Seat in the House” James 1:1-13
May15 “Real Wisdom” James -16
May18. “It Only Takes a Spark” James 3:1-12
May22 “The Vapor Factor” James -15
May25 Stories from England
May29 “Don’t Fool Yourself!” James 1:19-24 (Senior Recognition Day/Combined Service)
