Posts by Bill Johnson
To Save a Child
What would you do to save a child? Were you to notice a lost child, would you stop to help? What about a child in a dangerous situation? Would you intervene? Well, believe it or not, you can do that very thing by participating in Operation Christmas Child. Every shoebox packed and shipped and placed in the hands of a child is an opportunity to reach that child for Jesus. When you pray for OCC, give, pack boxes, or help…
T MINUS 1!
It’s here! The weekend we celebrate Old Fashioned Sunday has arrived. Today there will be a flurry of activity as setup and prep goes into high gear. Then tomorrow, it will all start about 9 with the arrival of old tractors and old cars. Then: 9:30 – We gather for Sunday School per usual. 10:30 – Our Old Fashioned Worship service begins, with special musical guests “The Songsters”. We’ll recognize the peoples’ choice for best old fashioned outfit, and also…
Penultimate!
It’s one of my favorite words. As you know, it means “next to the last”, and so it fits the activities of the day. For this evening at 5PM, at the home of Sean and Marianne Turner, the penultimate Campfire Fellowship will take place. Bring a chair to sit on, and something yummy or munchie to share, and gather at their place. We’ll eat about 5 and enjoy some great fellowship with our brothers and sisters. I’m told there will…
T MINUS 2 DAYS!
Old Fashioned Sunday is almost here. It’s going to be a fun and blessed day, I’m certain. Great music from The Songsters, old fashioned preaching, old fashioned costumes, a pie baking competition, great food in our new Commons, face painting and balloon art and Shrinky Dink for the kids, corn hole, horse shoes, and a couple other games for all ages, a dunk tank, and even the possibility of somebody getting a pie smooshed into their face! We always enjoy…
Questions? Answers!
Don’t forget this Wednesday, at 6:30 PM, we will have our Bible Talk with the Elders, and attempt to answer any questions that might come in. Here are a few of the questions that have come in so far for tonight: 1.) What will judgement be like for believers? 2.) Can people in Hell see paradise, like the rich man could see Lazarus? 3.) Are Mormons Christians? What is the difference between the Mormon faith and the Christian faith? 4.)…
VBS DAY 1
A record breaking day for the start of VBS 2023! Thanks to all who are working hard at this. Keep praying that little hearts and minds are touched by a big God and Savior!
Holy Land
Dear Church Family, This coming Lord’s Day we welcome brother Jerry Boritzki to our services. He is an old friend of mine, and has both hosted and participated in many trips to the Holy Land. He will be preaching in our service Sunday, as well as sharing information about Holy Land tours. Please come and hear what he has to say! If you have questions about a trip to the Holy Land, come loaded with those questions! I have been…
And… we’re off!
Summer is really here at FBC when we start our campfire fellowships, and the first one is this Saturday, June 24th, at 5PM, at Johnson Acres. Here’s what you need to know: Bring a dish to pass if you are able. If you can’t do that, please don’t let it stop you from coming. We will have burgers and dogs on the grill, and there is always PLENTY of side dishes, so come anyway. Bring a lawn chair to sit…
Dads and Babies!
Sunday will be a blessed day, even more so than normal. Every Lord’s Day is so special and so important to us as believers. We ought never miss a one, for God always blesses us when we gather to worship Him. But this Sunday two things are happening that I hope you’ll be a part of: Father’s Day – The one day out of the year specially set aside to honor dads. Baby Dedication – Several families will be bringing…
Stuff Happening This Weekend
A couple big things happening this weekend: Haven of Rest is the first Saturday of the month. Join the team at 10AM at the Haven in Akron, if you want to help setup and serve lunch to those in need. SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS SUNDAY. From June – September, we have a shorted schedule for summer – no Sunday School hour, and the worship service begins at 9:30AM. Also, our softball team is currently at 3-1! This week will be…