CONNECTION APRIL THE 2017 Following the 2 pm Easter Service April 2017 Prime Timers Dinner Youth Rally Bridge City
CONNECTIONAPRIL
THE
2017
Following the 2 pm Easter
Service
April 2017
Prime Timers Dinner
Youth Rally Bridge City
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD
Let’s face it. Life can be tough. And sometimes it feels like trusting God in the face of difficult circumstances is impossible. But no matter where you are or what tough time you are facing right now, God wants to help you and see you through! It’s no surprise to me that followers of Jesus are facing lots of trouble right now. The Lord has told us, “In the last days difficult times will come” (2 Timothy 3:1). But you and I can get through the tough times if we have strong faith. I’m sure that like me, you desire to walk victoriously over the worst of circumstances. But how do we achieve that when our faith seems weak and wilted? Here’s the secret: When you pair up your problems with God’s power, nothing is impossible! Throughout the Bible, we read stories of people who faced impossible difficulties, like Moses at the edge of the Red Sea, or Daniel in the den of hungry lions. Without question, humanly speaking those situations were impossible. But here is something very important to learn: When the impossible meets God, we need to change our thinking and say, “I’M POSSIBLE with God!”
As the Scripture says in Ephesians 3:20-21, “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” Did you catch that? God is able to do far beyond what you and I can ask or think. So think big and ask big, and see Him do even more! Are you facing an impossible situation today? Maybe it’s in your marriage or your family or your finances or your physical health. Whatever your impossibility may be, take it and introduce it to the God who specializes in impossible situations. As Jesus said in Mark 10:27, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” So remember, instead of looking at the impossible in front of you, trust that God is good – He cares for you and has a wonderful plan in your difficult situation. Keep reading God’s Word and be obedient to what He tells you to do. And when you step out in faith, believe that He will provide exactly what you need in that moment. It IS possible to have strong faith in tough times! So let your “impossible” meet God ... and watch what He will do in response. If He can walk out of a tomb after being dead for three days He can do anything!Pastor Gary Wheeler
Get Connected! We offer many fellowship opportunities, classes, & ministries at First Church. We welcome you to join us!
Youth Ministries
Ages 0-11 iKids 12:45 Sunday Worship & Lesson, iJAM Hour Wed nights 7:30 pm Junior Bible Quiz Team
Ages 12-18 Impact Student Ministries Rush Hour - Wed Nights 7:30 pm Sunday Impact @ 12:45 pm
Today’s Christian Girl & Royal Knights Clubs (Ages 8-15)
Ages 18+ Hyphen College & Career Sunday Class @ 12:45 pm
Adult Ministries
Adults - All Ages Sundays at 1 pm: Sunday Adult Class Victorious Living Class
Ladies - All Ages Sole Sisters Ladies Ministry & Ladies Prayer Meeting -Tuesdays 10 am
Fellowship Groups Committed Young Married Prime Timers Ages 40-59 Young at Heart Ages 60+
Music Ministry Praise Team & Choir Praising Hands Sign Team
Reapers Outreach Ministry (All Ages) Mondays at 7:30 pm
First Impressions Ministry Meet & Greet Guests - Sundays & Wednesdays
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Sundays 6 pm
Mexican Dinner Sunday, April 23 $8.00/Dinner Includes: 2 Chicken Tacos with trimmings, refried beans, rice, dessert, & drink
Benefits Youth attending NAYC
FIRE Prayer Saturdays April 8 & 22
@ 6 pm
HYC 2017 April 14-15
Hyphen Event Saturday, April 29 6 pm
CommittedYoung MarriedPrayer MeetingTuesday, April 47:00 pm
Easter Prayer Meeting
Mon Apr 10 7 pm
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April 1 Madelynn Watford
April 2 Savannah Rhodes
April 2 Kendall Pierce
April 6 Virginia Hammett
April 8 Dana Willis
April 9 Makenzie Watford
April 10 Spencer Logsdon
April 12 Rebekah Foster
April 12 Peyton Logsdon
April 25 Mozelle Copeland
April 27 April Jenkins
ANNIVERSARIES April 3 - Travis & Christy Ellis
April 6 - Joe & Marie Bickham
April 11 - Buddy & Barbara Lyons
April 22 - Hershel & Leslee Rhodes
April 23 - Bud & Frances Walker
April 23 - Craig & Laura Aranda
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