Non-Profit Organization LOVE GOD U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 318 the LOVE ONE ANOTHER LOVE THE WORLD Vision First Baptist Church of Shallotte 4486 Main Street Shallotte, NC 28470 Phone 910.754.4048 Fax 910.754.2642 www.fbcshallotte.org April 2017 Office Hours: M-F 9am—3pm Early Celebration Service 8:30am Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship 11:00am Celebrate Easter With Us Evening Worship 6:00pm Wednesday 6:30pm SONrise Service Sunday School Celebration Service DAILY BIBLE READING PLAN at 7 AM at 9:45 AM at 11 AM Breakfast Graciously Provided OLD TESTAMENT / NEW TESTAMENT by Men’s Ministry No 8:30 or evening worship services Apr-1 Judges 13-15 Apr-17 2 Samuel 1-2; Luke 14 Apr-2 Judges 16-18; Luke 7 Apr-18 2 Samuel 3-5 Apr-3 Judges 19-21 Apr-19 2 Samuel 6-8 Apr-4 Ruth Apr-20 2 Samuel 9-11; Luke 15 & carnival Apr-5 1 Samuel 1-3; Luke 8 Apr-21 2 Samuel 12-13; Luke 16 Easter Egg Hunt Apr-6 1 Samuel 4-7 Apr-22 2 Samuel 14-15; Luke 17 Apr-7 1 Samuel 8-10 Apr-23 2 Samuel 16-18 Apr-8 1 Samuel 11-12; Luke 9 Apr-24 2 Samuel 19-20; Luke 18 Apr-9 1 Samuel 13-14 Apr-25 2 Samuel 21-22 Apr-10 1 Samuel 15-16; Luke 10 Apr-26 2 Samuel 23-24; Luke 19 Apr-11 1 Samuel 17-18; Luke 11 Apr-27 1 Kings 1-2 Apr-12 1 Samuel 19-21 Apr-28 1 Kings 3-5; Luke 20 Apr-13 1 Samuel 22-24 Apr-29 1 Kings 6-7 Apr-14 1 Samuel 25-26; Luke 12 Apr-30 1 Kings 8-9 Apr-15 1 Samuel 27-29 Candy donations may be placed in the container in the foyer. Apr-16 1 Samuel 30-31; Luke 13 Ministry Snapshot for April 2017 Evidence for Easter The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the bedrock of our Fact 3: On multiple occasions, and under various faith and a pivotal belief required for salvation (Romans 10:9). circumstances, different individuals and groups saw Jesus alive message series finance SBIC It is the foundation of our new life in Christ (Romans 6:4). after His death. Craig explains that this fact is almost Current: “The Power of Imitation Building Fund Balance: $12,963.38 On March 15th, the South universally acknowledged among NT scholars. “Given its early We accept this historical truth as the Bible teaches it, Series” Brunswick InterChurch Council held a date as well as Paul’s personal acquaintance with the people and we accept it by faith. But are there good reasons, solid planning conference here at FBCS. The involved, the list of eyewitnesses to Jesus’ resurrection evidences, that would support this remarkable claim? Upcoming: “Heaven, Hell and Hope” prayer church representatives fell the Lord appearances that is quoted by Paul in 1 Cor. 15:5–8 guarantees pulling us to serve our brothers and Yes. And in case you are asked by someone, or in case that such appearances occurred.” Also, “The appearance Sermon Podcasts Available Prayer for Our State, Nation and Boston sisters in this community with fresh and you are wondering about it yourself, I want to offer some solid narratives in the Gospels provide multiple, independent Listen or download messages preached Initiative Mission enhanced means. Of the opportunities to evidences that back up the Christian claim that the Lord has attestations of the appearances.” Craig declares, “Even the at FBCS on our website or from Tuesdays | 5:30 PM | Conference Room work for our Lord three stood out: A new risen from the grave. For this, I am borrowing from an most skeptical critics acknowledge that the disciples had seen iTunes™. food pantry, having a Christian counselor, excellent article called “Did Jesus Really Rise from the Jesus alive after His death.” Dead?” by Christian apologist William Lane Craig in the ministry meeting and reigniting the emergency assistance Finally, fact 4: The original disciples suddenly and children Apologetics Study Bible. Craig offers four facts to support the program. sincerely came to believe Jesus was risen from the dead, Quarterly Ministry Meeting Lord’s resurrection. Don’t misunderstand, these facts are not Sunday Night LIve Apr 23 | 6 PM To accomplish our mission we despite having every predisposition to the contrary. The required for the claim of Christ’s resurrection to be true. But Each Sunday | 6 PM | Starts Apr 23 need to commit to our Father and to each situation they faced and their own upbringing precluded such a it is encouraging to know that we have factual evidence to back other with passion. The first piece of that belief. As Craig explains, “Their leader was dead and Jewish Fun Day Wednesday commitment is to share our renewed up what we believe. th th th messianic expectations did not expect a Messiah who, instead K—6 Grade 5:30 PM | 5 —12 worship mission with member congregations, and Craig says that “at least four facts about the fate of of triumphing over Israel’s enemies, would be shamefully 7:45 PM | Basketball, Games & Food Worship Care Openings to note the importance of volunteers to the historical Jesus are widely accepted by NT historians executed by them as a criminal.” In addition, “According to OT help serve with a heart for Jesus. Here is today,” whether those historians are Christians or not: law, Jesus’ execution exposed Him as a heretic, a man accursed Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival 8:30 | 11:00| Wed 6:30 where I ask you to consider your Apr 15 | 11 AM Fact 1: After His crucifixion, Jesus was buried by by God.” Yet, the first disciples believed so strongly that Serve once per month. Background participation in discipleship with SBIC and Joseph of Arimathea in a tomb. “This fact is highly significant Jesus had risen from the grave that they were willing to die check required to serve in this ministry. loving those in need in our community. for that belief. because it means that the location of Jesus’ tomb was known in vacation bible school Visit fbcshallotte.org/iserve We need volunteers who serve with a Jerusalem to Jews and Christians alike. New Testament Other clear reasons could be added to these, but just heart for Jesus. scholars have established the fact of Jesus’ entombment on these four facts demonstrate that our celebration of the Save the Date: June 25-29 We will also need to raise the basis of [clear] evidence, such as Jesus’ burial.” Jesus’ burial, resurrection of our Lord is grounded not only in our faith missions additional financial resources. Hence we Craig adds, “is attested in the information that was handed on commitment, but in the clear evidence of history and fact. Contact Dean Carroll look to new opportunities to engage the Mission Trip—Dominican Republic by Paul in 1 Cor. 15:3–5, and the burial story is simple and lacks [email protected] | 754-5514 community and seek their support. So join us this Easter Sunday as we declare again, July 30-Aug 7 | Trip Cost $1,500 any signs of being developed into a legend.” Beginning this year we will revamp our Jesus is risen from the grave! youth $200 due now | Forms due May 7 fund raising events to include the Fact 2: On the Sunday after the crucifixion, Jesus’ $550 due May 14 | $750 due Jun 11 With love in Christ, following: tomb was found empty by a group of His women followers. Centrifuge Summer Camp | July 7-11 fbcshallotte.org/mission-trips/ “Given that in Jewish patriarchal culture the testimony of Pastor Bob Cost $325 | $50 Deposit due now, Days at the Docks – April 29th & 30th women was regarded as unreliable, the fact that women, $100 by Apr 26 , $175 balance by Jun Selling Baked Goods / Golf putting to win rather than men, were the chief witnesses to the empty tomb 21 women a Brunswick Golf Bundle is best explained by the narrative’s being true.” Ministry Meeting/Dinner Diner Concert – Fall 2017 Spaghetti Lunch & Dessert Auction Apr 10 | 6:30 PM Oyster Festival – October 2017 Fundraiser | May 7 | 12:30 PM Jane Buffkin, Director Play to win the ‘Brunswick Barrel’ Proceeds benefit Centrifuge January 2018 – Run for Food Will be combined with the Crop Walk High School Basketball Open Gym men Tuesdays | 4:30-6:45 PM Do not neglect to do good and to Skeet Shooting/Pistol Range | Low share what you have, for such sacrifices discipleship Country Preserve | Apr 1 | 12 PM are pleasing to God…Hebrews 13:16 DiscipleLife Classes Ministry Meeting/Dinner In His Love…. Wednesdays | 5:30 PM Snacks Apr 24 | 6:30 PM Don Evans 2 2 6:30 PM Video & Discussion Larry Speakman, Director 269-3186 7 LOVE THE WORLD LOVE ONE ANOTHER Rising 7th grade through graduating seniors Deadlines: can experience lots of fun while learning about $50 Non-Refundable Deposit due Wed January 25 the bible. The speaker will be Stephen Dervan $100 deposit due Wed April 26 and worship music by The Museum. $175 balance due Wed June 21 See Michael Borton to register Boston Mission Trip April 8—13th Please pray for our Boston Mission Team as they go to serve alongside Pastor Jay Mudd. Sermon Series Begins Apr 23 Purchase an encore azalea in memory or honor of your loved Purchase a lily bulb for $5. one. They will be extra flowers Children will plant them Easter for the new parking lot area.