First Baptist Church of Fulton, Missouri Email: 1baptistfulton@sbcglobal.net

January 2013

Ministerial StaffDr. Gary Shultz, Jr., PastorBrad Kerr, Associate PastorMartin Stukenborg, Associate Pastor

We want to express our gratitude and love to our dear church family. The

girls and I appreciate the outpouring of encouragement, visits, cards and support at this time in our lives. We will be facing a long and hard road and will treasure your continued prayers and encouragement.“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”Jeremiah 29:10-12I don’t understand why this is happening; however, God is gracious, faithful and knows the why of this situation. So we will stay faithful and loving servants.

In Christ,Kim, Kalie & Kassie Bass

Contributions to be added to your 2012 contribution

statement must be received into the church office no later than 12/30/2012.

WORKDAYDecember 29, 9 – Noon

The Building Committee needs help to move tables, chairs, TV’s, piano, games and other items to the new classrooms on the third floor. They will also need help hanging dry erase and bulletin boards. The rooms need to be ready for the classes to meet in on Sunday, December 30th.

For the new yearH old fast to your faith (Hebrews 4:14) A ssemble with the saints (Hebrews 10:25) P ray earnestly every day (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18) P ray for great blessings (Malachi 3:10) Y ield not to temptation (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

N eglect not your talents and opportunities (Galatians 6:10) E xamine yourself daily (2 Corinthians 13:5) W ork diligently for the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58)

Y ield your members to righteousness (Romans 6:11, 16) E xercise yourself in godliness (1 Timothy 4:7) A im for a perfect, mature faith (Hebrews 6:1) R edeem the time (Ephesians 5:15-16)

—Gus Nichols

Reading the Bible with childrenAs infants, my sons received children’s Bibles. The short stories and bright pictures were perfect for their early introduction to the Christian faith. Soon they started reading the stories back to us. But as their comprehension improved, children’s Bibles became “too young” for them, while the regular Bible wording was still beyond their grasp.

Then I tried reading from a modern-language paraphrase. I chose The Message, but others will work, too. No need to worry about a lack of pictures; kids are adept at imagining events. Not sure what passages to read? Consult the scripture references accompanying the stories in a children’s Bible. Read the story yourself first, to know where to stop and to avoid less child-friendly passages.

However you share God’s Word with youngsters, there are no sweeter words to a Christian adult than “Mom [Dad, Grandma, Auntie… ], let’s read the Bible!”

—Heidi Mann

Bible Reading plans are available at the Welcome Center.

 

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Crystal Gault3 Marjorie Gode3 Ray Pfaff4  Deloris Peckenpaugh5 Jayna Davison6  Brent Shively7  Amalia Valdes11 Rebekah Weaver13 Jane Stukenborg17 Anthony Baker17 Dorothy Jennings17 Mary Bock17  Trina Cunningham17 John Nielsen18 John M. Nielsen19 Julie Burgher19 Earl O’Rourke22  Isabel McLaughlin23  Gary Shultz24  Angie Esser24 Jack Ruffel31 Brent Long31 Alyssa Reid 

 January WeddingAnniversaries

13/1996 Ray & Sarah Pfaff