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WELCOME TO FIRST BENTON Thank you for worshiping with us at First Benton! If you are a first time guest, please stop by Guest Services located near the HomePointe Center in the Worship Center lobby before you leave. We have a gift for you and some helpful information about our church. Also, we would love to connect with you later in the week and ask that you fill out a Connection Card located in the pew rack. Simply drop the card in the offering plate during the service or take it to Guest Services in the lobby when you pick up your gift. THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE facebook.com/firstbenton twitter.com/firstbenton instagram.com/firstbenton vimeo.com/firstbenton CONNECT WITH US firstbenton.org offi[email protected] 501.778.2271 SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TO WATCH MESSAGES ONLINE DURING THE WEEK VISIT FIRSTBENTON.ORG/SERMONS Rick Grant, Senior Pastor [email protected] Edd Spurlock, Associate Pastor of Missions & Growth [email protected] Joel Winters, Associate Pastor of Worship & Music [email protected] Clay Cunningham, Associate Pastor of Family Ministry [email protected] John Gathright, Church Administrator [email protected] Ryan West, Minister of Jr./Sr. High Students [email protected] Caleb Knight, Minister of Middle School Students [email protected] Morgan Fulcher, Minister of Children [email protected] Katie Hurst, Minister of Preschool Children [email protected] Galan Hughes, Missions & Growth Associate [email protected] Kathleen Morris, Women’s Ministry Associate [email protected] Ashley Huenefeld, Music Ministry Associate [email protected] IMAGINE What God Can Do Matthew 5:16 Our theme this fall is IMAGINE; taken from Paul’s prayer where he declared that we serve a God that can do more than we can ask or imagine (Eph. 3:20). This morning, we begin a new focus on striving to be the kind of Church God wants us to be. Would you rather be a part of the best Church IN our community or be a part of the best church FOR our community? Today, we’ll see that how we answer that question is important. I. Being the best Church in our community is about ____________________. “You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent ahead of Him.’ He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made full.’” - John 3:28-29 II. Being the best Church for our community is about ___________________. 1. The Great Commission is not a ______________________________. “… ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” - Matthew 28:18-20 *Every Christian has at least two major callings: a. The call to _________________________________________. b. The call to _________________________________________. 2. What happens during the week _____________________________. “So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’” - John 20:21 a. The Church serving ____________________________________. b. The Church serving ____________________________________. Imagine how we might change our community of we intentionally served it. If you want to know more about becoming a member of First Benton, consider joining us today after the second service to learn more about our church and meet some of our staff. We’ll give you the opportunity to join during the lunch.
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WELCOME TO FIRST BENTONThank you for worshiping with us at First Benton! If you are a first time guest, please stop by Guest Services located near theHomePointe Center in the Worship Center lobby before you leave. We have a gift for you and some helpful information about our church. Also, we would love to connect with you later in the week and ask that you fill out a Connection Card located in the pew rack. Simply drop the card in the offering plate during the service or take it to Guest Services in the lobby when you pick up your gift.
THIS WEEK’S MESSAGE
facebook.com/firstbentontwitter.com/firstbentoninstagram.com/firstbentonvimeo.com/firstbenton
CONNECT WITH US
501.778.2271
SEPTEMBER 10, 2017
TO WATCH MESSAGES ONLINE DURING THE WEEK VISIT FIRSTBENTON.ORG/SERMONS
Rick Grant, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Edd Spurlock, Associate Pastor of Missions & Growth [email protected]
Joel Winters, Associate Pastor of Worship & Music [email protected]
Clay Cunningham, Associate Pastor of Family Ministry [email protected]
John Gathright, Church Administrator [email protected]
Ryan West, Minister of Jr./Sr. High Students [email protected]
Caleb Knight, Minister of Middle School Students [email protected]
Morgan Fulcher, Minister of Children [email protected]
Katie Hurst, Minister of Preschool Children [email protected]
Galan Hughes, Missions & Growth Associate [email protected]
Kathleen Morris, Women’s Ministry Associate [email protected]
Ashley Huenefeld, Music Ministry Associate [email protected]
IMAGINE What God Can DoMatthew 5:16
Our theme this fall is IMAGINE; taken from Paul’s prayer where he declared that we serve a God that can do more than we can ask or imagine (Eph. 3:20). This morning, we begin a new focus on striving to be the kind of Church God wants us to be. Would you rather be a
part of the best Church IN our community or be a part of the best church FOR our community? Today, we’ll see that how we answer that question is important.
I. Being the best Church in our community is about ____________________. “You yourselves are my witnesses that I said, ‘I am not the Christ,’ but, ‘I have been sent ahead of Him.’ He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made full.’” - John 3:28-29
II. Being the best Church for our community is about ___________________.
1. The Great Commission is not a ______________________________. “… ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’” - Matthew 28:18-20
*Every Christian has at least two major callings:
a. The call to _________________________________________.
b. The call to _________________________________________.
2. What happens during the week _____________________________. “So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’” - John 20:21
a. The Church serving ____________________________________.
b. The Church serving ____________________________________.
Imagine how we might change our community of we intentionally served it.
If you want to know more about becoming a member of First Benton, consider joining us today after the second service to learn more about our church and
meet some of our staff. We’ll give you the opportunity to join during the lunch.
WORSHIP | PRAISE HIM | EVER BE | FOR THE SAKE OF THE WORLDOFFERING | NEVER ONCEMESSAGE | IMAGINE WHAT GOD CAN DO | Pastor Rick GrantRESPONSE | THE CAUSE OF CHRISTANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTSSUNDAY CELEBRATION | 8:30 AM
THE GATHERING | 11:00 AM
THIS WEEK AT FIRST BENTON
CONNECT | GROW | SERVE
Senior AdultsBoomersOpen AgeCrossoverStudentsChildrenPreschool
Total Life GroupsAverage Attendance
9688
100135898582
675925
NEWS & CELEBRATIONSAPOSTLES BUILD | September 11Our church is participating in the next home construction project for Habitat for Humanity. We need volunteers for labor on Monday, September 11. If you are available to help with construction, please arrive at Habitat Village at 7:00 AM. Contact [email protected] for more information.
I WAS BROKE. NOW I’M NOT. | FINANCIAL LIFE GROUP BEGINNING OCTOBER 1Based on the book, I Was Broke. Now I’m Not. by Joseph Sangl, thissix-week course is a practical, action-oriented and biblically-based study offered during the Life Group hour from October 1 through November 5. Participants will be equipped and inspired to take charge of their finances. Study kits are $30 (scholarships available). If you would like to sign up for the class, please contact [email protected].
NEW RESOURCES AT HOMEPOINTEWe have several new, free resources available at the HomePointe Center. Recently added resources include: Praying Circles Around Your Children by Mark Batterson, Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds by Beth Moore, Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel,The Bible is my Best Friend Family Devotional, It Starts at Home by Kurt Bruner & Steve Stroope, Pocket Prayers: 40 Simple Prayers that Bring Peace & Rest by Max Lucado and Too Busy Not to Pray by Bill Hybels.
MINISTRY PARTNER BANQUETSLocal ministry partners regularly invite First Benton to host tables at their annual banquets or support events. If you would be interested in learning more about organizations such as New Beginnings, Habitat for Humanity or Second Chance Ranch, please contact [email protected]. Donations are not required, but genuine hearts should inquire.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTSVISIT FIRSTBENTON.ORG/ANNOUNCEMENTS
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW & SERVE VISIT FIRSTBENTON.ORG
TO FIND THIS WEEKLY BULLETIN ONLINEVISIT FIRSTBENTON.ORG/CONNECTIONGUIDE
SundaySept. 3
WEDNESDAY 11:00A Thrive Moms Play Date, Tyndall Park 5:00P Wednesday Night Supper, Selph Hall 5:45P Preschool (Check-in at Preschool desk) KIDJr (1st-3rd Grade), Fellowship Hall KIDLead (4th-5th Grade), 2nd Floor 6:00P Bible Study w/ Pastor Rick, Selph Hall MIDWEEK (Middle School), The Verge Rays of Hope (Ladies), CrossOver-06 Tune the ‘Tude (Ladies), CrossOver-07 Tilling the Soil, Hospitality Room Spanish for Beginners, AE-203 Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal, Choir Room 7:00P MIDWEEK (Jr./Sr. High), Upper Room
THURSDAY10:00A Morning Glories, AE-100FRIDAY 6:30P Verge Night Out, Dixon Farm
Jeremy Avery
WORSHIP | RESCUE THE PERISHING | SEND THE LIGHT | TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE | THERE IS A REDEEMEROFFERTORY | NEVER ONCEMESSAGE | IMAGINE WHAT GOD CAN DO | Pastor Rick GrantRESPONSE | THERE IS A REDEEMERANNOUNCEMENTS
Wayne & Laura HillTyler & Kyndel
FIRST BENTON KIDS
SUNDAY 8:30A Celebration Service 9:45A Life Groups 9:45A Library Open11:00A The Gathering12:00P First Step Lunch 5:00P Divorce Care, AE-202 Grief Share, AE-203 Pure Energy Rehearsal, Choir Room Home Groups Library Open 6:00P Evening Worship, Selph HallMONDAY 7:00A Apostles Build w/ Habitat for Humanity 12:00P Noon Bible Study, Upper Room (Lunch available, $6)TUESDAY 6:30P Acts of Kindness, AE-103
DIXIE JACKSON MISSIONS EMPHASISOUR GIVING GOAL: $16,000
SEPTEMBER 10-17
WELCOMENEWMEMBERS!
Today’s flowers are given in memory of Mrs. Allyson Simmons on her birthday by her husband, Bill.
