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Reflections on the Motor City | KJ Mack

Reflections on the Motor City | KJ Mack

by Rob Nicholes / College / Life at First / Missions / No Comments / March 20, 2019

Thoughts from KJ Mack on our College Ministry’s trip to Detroit over Spring Break:

 

Detroit.

This was my destination for spring break. If that statement sounds like an oxymoron, that is probably because it is. Warm weather was nonexistent, there were no tropical beaches, and I was not staying in a luxury resort with scenic backdrops. Quite the opposite, actually. I became acquainted (somewhat) with a new type of cold, the closest thing to a beach I saw were the ice sheets flowing over the Great Lakes, and a children’s Sunday school room became my bedroom for a week. Nevertheless, my time in Detroit was without a doubt one of the best weeks I have ever had.
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The Great Commission for First Seniors

The Great Commission for First Seniors

by First Baptist Church / First Seniors / Life at First / No Comments / March 7, 2019

I am writing this blog for First Seniors at our church, but also for everyone. The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:19-20, “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.” That ancient commission was given a rededication by Southern Baptists in 2009. If we continue with business as usual we will never reach our global world for Jesus. According to a recent study it takes 47 Southern Baptists to reach one person for Christ in a year. We all need to say, “Who will be my one this year?” God had but one Son and He made Him a missionary. We need a missional philosophy to carry out the Great Commission.
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Ambassador; it’s more than just a title

Ambassador; it’s more than just a title

by Rob Nicholes / College / Devotional / No Comments / March 5, 2019

Have you ever looked up the word ambassador? To be honest I hadn’t ever.

To me that used to be some governmental term that went in one ear and out the other. The term was covered in classes or appeared in sentences and I just assumed I knew enough about it and that it didn’t pertain to me at all. I wasn’t a history buff and didn’t care to know what was going on around the world (don’t worry, I am trying to work on this as I am now an “adult” in society’s eyes).

So what made me interested in something that left little spark in my mind previously?
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First Family Lunch

First Family Lunch

by First Baptist Church / Food / Life at First / No Comments / March 5, 2019

First Family Lunch

Sunday, March 31
Ellis Hall – ll:45am

Cost: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 3-10 years

FREE for children under 3.  Debit/credit cards accepted. 

You can make a reservation below

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Spaghetti w/ Meatballs
Italian Sausage w/ Peppers and Onions
Three Cheese Seafood Pasta
Vegetable Medley
Garlic Bread
Fresh Fruit and Salad Bar
Assorted Desserts

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FirstKids Musical Recap

FirstKids Musical Recap

by First Baptist Church / Children / Life at First / No Comments / March 4, 2019

Last Friday, the FirstKids Choir presented The Agape League : A Superhero Adventure About the Fruit of the Spirit. Not only was this an action-packed spectacle with tons of cute kids and great costumes (not to mention an amazing set built by even more amazing volunteers), but a great reminder for us to hide God’s word in our hearts so that we can develop the fruits of the spirit in our lives. Continue reading →

The Value of Life

The Value of Life

by First Baptist Church / Life at First / Missions / No Comments / February 6, 2019
I don’t care to watch the news that often due to the stress it creates from hearing people argue with each other in order to rile up viewers and increase ratings. One piece of news that has been hard to avoid even when you’re avoiding news though, has been New York’s decision to pass the Reproductive Health Act. This law will allow not only doctors, but other medical professionals such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified midwives to perform an abortion when, “according to the practitioner’s reasonable and good faith professional judgment based on the facts of the patient’s case: the patient is within twenty-four weeks from the commencement of pregnancy, or there is an absence of fetal viability, or the abortion is necessary to protect the patient’s life or health.”

Twenty-four weeks. Six months. By the 24-week mark, the baby has finger and toe prints. He/she can respond to sounds and hiccup. If delivered at 24-weeks, the baby has a chance of survival. That seems a lot like a person. The question that this law raises is how does one determine “health?” Are we speaking strictly in physical terms? Or is mental health included? If it is not healthy for the mother’s economic well-being, is that appropriate grounds for termination?
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Love Sweet Love

Love Sweet Love

by First Baptist Church / First Seniors / Life at First / No Comments / February 1, 2019

 

 

This month is the month for love. Jackie DeShannon said in his song, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of. What the world needs now is love, sweet love, No not just for some, but for everyone.”

Indeed the world needs more love. On Valentine’s Day we focus on the love we have for our spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend. We need to develop a God kind of love for everyone. An old adage says that we are to, “love the sinner, but condemn the sin.” Sometimes that is hard to do. In Jude 21 it says, “Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.” What a challenge, to keep ourselves in the love of God. How do we do that? Let me give you three things to keep in mind.
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