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Vol. XLIX March 31, 2021 No. 13
Join Pastor John via FBC Facebook Live
Rejoice! He is Risen!
Pastor’s Pen I Surrender
Easter is upon us. This will be the first Easter that my family Mark Twain: “When I was a boy, I was walking along the street
will not be all together. Zach is staying at school and and happened to spy a cart full of watermelons. I was fond of
participating in some special events at his church. Obviously, we watermelons, so I sneaked quietly up to the cart and snitched
will miss having him with us, but I am proud of him making the one. Then I ran into a nearby alley and sank my teeth into the
choice to assist his church in serving the community. Unlike last melon. No sooner had I done so, however, that a strange feeling
year, when the church building was mostly empty on Easter came over me. Without a moment’s hesitation, I made my
Sunday, we will have people in the building as we worship. That decision, I walked back to the cart, replaced the melon, and took
makes me so happy. Then after church is finished, we are going a ripe one.” We’re always being influenced, pushed and pulled in
to spend the afternoon with family. I look forward to spending the every direction until we surrender, one way or the other, we
afternoon eating, visiting and just being around my extended surrender to something.
family. I pray that you will have the same opportunity this coming “ Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ
Sunday. Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be
equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of
For my Easter message, we will be continuing our study of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in
the Book of Acts. We will be looking at the power demonstrated appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient
in the early church and the high esteem the church held in the to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God
sight of the people. I encourage you to take some time this week also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above
and think about how the church has lost esteem in the sight of every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of
many people in our own nation. What must change within those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the
Christianity to regain that esteem? earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:5-11
The Family Pastor Search Committee continues its work. We
Everybody surrenders to something or someone in life. If not
have posted the position on numerous job boards and are to God, you’ll surrender to popular opinion, to money, to
awaiting resumes to begin arriving. During the month allotted for resentment or fear, or to your own pride, lust, and ego.
resumes to arrive, the committee will continue to pray and
We were designed to worship something, and when we fail to
prepare for the next step in the process. Keep them in your
worship God, we create gods to surrender ourselves to. E.
prayers. If you know someone who might be interested, please
Stanley Jones said, “if you don’t surrender to Christ, you
have them send their resume to familypastor@fbcsanger.com.
surrender to chaos.” You’re free to choose what you surrender to,
but you’re not free from the consequences of that choice.
Pastor Grant Bowles - Senior Pastor Submission is how we come to Christ. We repent of our sin and
acknowledge that Jesus is Lord by putting our faith and trust in Him
instead of ourselves. Acknowledging that Jesus is Lord is
submitting to His authority, coming to faith on His terms, trusting in
His sacrificial work on the cross and His resurrection from the dead!
“Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all
be changed— 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last
trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised
incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put
Please pray for our on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this
Search Committee as they corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on
continue the process of searching immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is
for our new Family Pastor. written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O Death, where is your
sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” 56 The sting of death is sin,
Gina Brown, Rene Escobedo, Nikkie Martin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives
Kayla Monschke, Linda Muir, Dennis Perry, us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved
Amanda Taylor, Cliff Swofford brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of
the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
I Corinthins15:51-58
Surrender to the Risen Savior this Easter! Submit to the
authority of our Resurrected Savior and He will empower you to
live for Him!
Br. John Guerra - Executive Pastor
Spring Session:
March 21 - May 2 SCHEDULE
Sunday Morning CBS - 9:15 AM
Sundays at 6PM
(childcare available)
Wednesday Evening 6:00 PM
(Doors open at 3:30 PM)
Youth Build Group:
“Counter culture”
A study to courageously
and compassionately
Leader: Leader: engage culture with the gospel.
Grant Bowles John Guerra
Location: W105 Location: John’s office Sundays at 6PM
No evening BUILD classes Sunday, April 4. SAVE THE DATE
Falls Creek Camp
Mondays at 6:30 PM June 21-26
Registration begins the first
of May. Cost: $200
Leader: John Guerra
Location: John’s office
Trey Bledsoe - Youth Pastor
trey@fbcsanger.com
@firstsangerstudents
Our Goal: $11,000
Received To Date: $ 5,331 “Eggs for Annie”
Our Girls in Action (GA’s) are collecting
donations for the Annie Armstrong
Offering.
They placed baskets with eggs around in the foyer.
For the Record The eggs are for collecting change and dollars
throughout the week. Please return your filled eggs
Month of March with financial donations by this Easter Sunday.
March 28, 2021 Receipts ..................................$14,459 The GA’s will tally all the donations and
YTD Budget Receipts .....................................$221,550 turn them in for the Annie Armstrong
YTD Budget .....................................................$228,026 Easter Offering.
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL
Friday, Apr 2: Good Friday, Church Offices closed.
Sunday, Apr 4: Easter Sunday. No evening activities.
Friday, Apr 9, 9:00-11:00 AM: MOPS
Saturday, Apr 10, 10:30 AM: Mobile Food Pantry (moved due to Easter weekend)
Sunday, Apr 11, 5:00 PM: Deacon’s meeting
Friday, Apr 23, 9:00 AM: MOPS
Sunday, Apr, 25, 5:00 PM: Special Missionary Speaker
FBC MINISTRY TEAMS
Join one (or more) of our ministry teams to help meet some of the practical needs of our church family.
Hospital Visitation Team
This team will see that members are visited when they are admitted to the hospital. If they discover other needs,
they will report to staff and the leadership of the other teams. Calls will do until hospitals allow visits again. It
will be an additional goal to follow up with them when they have returned home.
Grief Support Team
This team will make contact with members who have lost a loved one. They will develop a follow-up plan that
includes periodic calls or visits and contact on special dates through that first year, e.g., birthdays,
anniversaries, and holidays. If other needs are discovered, they will report to staff and the leadership of the
other teams.
Home Service Team
This team will be available to help seniors and others who have household and yard work that they need help
with. If the team discovers other needs, they will report to staff and the leadership of the other teams.
Homebound Ministry Team
This team will make visits or contact with our members that can no longer attend church. They will take them
Sunday School material, if desired, and see if there are any needs or prayer requests. If they discover other
needs, they will report to staff and the leadership of the other teams.
If you are interested in serving on one or more of our ministry teams, please email the church office and
tell us which team(s) you are interested in: tonja@fbcsanger.com or complete a Connection Card this Sunday.
FBC SANGER CONTACT INFORMATION
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Friday: 8:00 AM - Noon
Phone: (940) 458-7416
www.fbcsanger.com | Facebook: @sangerfirst
708 S. 5th St.
P.O. Box 1700, Sanger, TX 76266
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