Wednesday Night Classes at First Bible Baptist Church - June 5 to September 4, 2013

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“The Family God Uses” – Pastor Benson  For all men (Teens and up)  

Every society down through time has had families that impacted mankind and influenced their world.  Some were a positive influence, and some were a negative influence.  We are all in a family, and we are all a vital part of our family unit.  The Bible teaches us that God has a planned purpose for the family.  Each member of the family is to be available for God’s purposes. We will look into the lives of many individuals in various family units found in scripture, learning how God used them. It is the goal of this class to inspire each of us to see how we can be used by God to influence this world for the Lord Jesus Christ.

"How Does Your Garden Grow" – Bonnie Benson  For all ladies (Teens and up)

Growing our faith—planting seeds and pulling weeds. Every day and throughout all the stages and phases of our life as women we deal with “seeds and weeds”.  Learning and applying the practical teaching of God’s word will help us become more fertile ground and enable us to have a “good crop” for the Lord.

"Sing A Song" – Kara Montanez 

A class is to provide assistance in establishing sound techniques to improve and develop their singing abilities.  This class will focus on some of the following topics:  

·       Vocal techniques

·       Take a breath!  Proper breathing techniques

·       Vocal exercises

·       How high? How low? Determining your vocal range

·       Solo, duets, trios and more

·       What song do I sing?  Choosing a special

·       Scared to sing:  Conquering your fear of singing in front of others

·       Something original:  Writing your own song lyrics inspired by the Bible

Genesis Chapters 1 - 11 – Rob Hanover

A Bible study about Genesis 1 - 11.  Study what the Bible teaches about “in the beginning”. The flood, dinosaurs, the age of the earth and other related topics.  We also are going to study what evolution teaches about those same topics and how they differ.  This class will strengthen your belief in scripture as well as helping you to dispute the false teaching of evolution.

Christian Ethics – Nate Howard

This class will consider the Bible precepts of morality which relate to a Christian's way of life in this world.  Foundational topics will be explored and some major moral issues will be examined in the light of scripture.  Our objectives will be to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives and enable us to better fulfill the commands of I Peter 3:15-17.

Integrity! It's Character!

Integrity! Read Character!

We are told in USA Today, April 9, 1997:
"Scientists now say that a series of slits, not a giant gash, sank the Titanic. The opulent, 900-foot cruise ship sank in 1912 on its first voyage, from England to New York. Fifteen hundred people died in the worst maritime disaster of the time."

Integrity! Read Character!

We are told in USA Today, April 9, 1997:
"Scientists now say that a series of slits, not a giant gash, sank the Titanic. The opulent, 900-foot cruise ship sank in 1912 on its first voyage, from England to New York. Fifteen hundred people died in the worst maritime disaster of the time."
"The most widely held theory was that the ship hit an iceberg, which opened a huge gash in the side of the liner. But an international team of divers and scientists recently used sound waves to probe the wreckage, buried in the mud under two-and-a-half miles of water. Their discovery? The damage was surprisingly small. Instead of the huge gash, they found six relatively narrow slits across the six watertight holds."

"Small damage, invisible to most, can sink not only a great ship but a great reputation."

Are you passing the "test" of this life when it comes to your character, your integrity?
Even when we come across test questions that seem simple on the surface, we find that they’re often not as simple as we first thought. For instance, the answer to the question, "How long did the Hundred Years War last?’ seems obvious, but the answer is 116 years. When a test asks, "Which country manufactures Panama hats?" the correct answer is Equador. Here’s another: From what animal do we get cat gut? From sheep and horses of course. In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November. What was King George IV’s first name? Well, everyone knows it was Albert. Ah yes...many test takers are glad to be out of school...far away from trick questions like that thought up in some teacher’s lounge.

But as far as we try to get from the rigors of the academic life, we find our lives are filled with other kinds of tests. We take driver’s tests, drug tests, polygraph tests, sobriety tests, eye tests, entrance exams. People in law enforcement have to qualify on the shooting range at least four times a year, many of you have to take a test for your chosen profession. Like it or not, tests are a part of life.

But is there a test to determine whether a person is on the right track spiritually? Yes! Are you maintaining a life of integrity?

Definition of Integrity:
INTEG'RITY, n.

1.  Wholeness; entireness; unbroken state.
2. The entire, unimpaired state of any thing, particularly of the mind; moral soundness or purity; incorruptness; uprightness; honesty. Integrity comprehends the whole moral character, but has a special reference to uprightness in mutual dealings, transfers of property,and agencies for others.
3. Purity; genuine, unadulterated, unimpaired state;

Integrity...this a character trait that sure seems to be lacking these days. How is it that so many Christian people seem to do and say that which is un-Christian, un-biblical, and even downright false, and yet, do so without the least bit fear of God? It amazes me! People can lie, speak & act improperly, and do so with such ease.

I think it really must nauseate God more than we even realize, even tho we are told so in Revelation 3 when writing to the Church in Laodicea.

Our political leadership lacks integrity. Sometimes Christians lack integrity, and sadly, sometimes even Pastors lack integrity!

Strive to live your life and lead your ministry with integrity so that when you stand before God at the judgment seat of Christ you will not stand there naked and ashamed. Speak the truth, do the right thing and teach those under your leadership to do so as well.

29th Anniversary Week Services Started Right….in Prayer!

What a blessing it was for all of us to join together in prayer all through the night last evening and into the wee hours of the early morning.  It was such an encouragement for me to see so many of the FBBC folks and families go in and out of the church building all night long. Doing what? Simply spending time together in prayer as a church family! Glory to God.

I know it pleased the Lord for us to enter into His Throne Room with thanksgiving and praise. Why? Well, for each of us to sacrifice some sleep during the time when we all would normally be asleep, in order to seek His face and His direction for the Anniversary week of services.  It was our desire to intercede on behalf of not only our church family, but also praying for our many lost family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.  We are praying for us as Christians to get into a closer walk with Him, as well as the lost to come to know Christ as Saviour. 

So, continue to invite folks!  Encourage them to attend these services!  Be faithful to attend yourself! (I remember a visitor coming to church one Sunday morning and saying to me, "Pastor Benson, I was invited to church by ________. I can't find them. Where are they?"  Well, they were not in church themselves and the one they invited came expecting to see _______,  only to be disappointed that they were not there. How heartbreaking!)  We need to be faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ, not just for our own spiritual edification and growth, but also for others! May the Lord be blessed this coming week as we come together as family to hear from Him!

Thanks for blessing my heart last night! I was so encouraged!  I love you!  Thanks for loving me!  Most of all, thanks for loving our wonderful Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ!