Well, folks -- we've finally arrived. The day is finally here. No, I'm talking about VBS, but that day has arrived, too. It's coming up on Tuesday through Saturday. Get your kids registered! And no, I'm not talking about the baby we're expecting. That day won't arrive until November 4. The day that has arrived is the day that we're finally talking about eldership. It's coming this Sunday.
At the start of the year, we passed a resolution to begin moving forward with the establishment of a plurality of elders, in keeping with good biblical instruction on how the church should operate. We've been talking about it honestly for about the past year and a half. We agreed that we wouldn't move forward on it until after it was accepted by the deacons, the leadership, and the membership before being presented to the whole church.
Starting this Sunday, we will begin studying in 1 Timothy 3, and will study on eldership for the remainder of the month. This is a big step for our church. It's also an important step. As we desire to be a church submissive to biblical obedience, we must understand what the scriptures say about eldership, and why we need to follow it.
There was a couple who was visiting our church this past Sunday from North Carolina. The gentleman came up to me after service and said, "I remember when our church decided to pursue an eldership. It was a tough transition and it took us a little while, but in the end, it's worth it." He was encouraged to see that we desired to make the same pursuit.
If you are apprehensive at all about our church becoming elder-led, don't be. It's possible that the reason you have your doubts is because your understanding of eldership comes from another denomination. We'll address all of these concerns over the course of the series so that we can all come to a proper understanding of what eldership means. First Southern Baptist Church of Junction City is 60 years old this year, and in our 60 years, we've never followed an eldership model.
If we desire to be a biblically obedient church, it is a matter we must sincerely consider. We hope that you'll be with us this Sunday, and if not, you'll be sure to catch any sermons you miss on our website. There are three more Sundays in July, and we'll be spending all three of those Sundays talking about eldership.
By the way, we're using a brand new sound board now, which comes with a new method of recording sermons than the way we used to do it. Since we were still learning how that works, the sermon didn't get recorded. There is a way to get it on our website, but I'm still working on it. If you missed the sermon on church leadership (basically the sermon about why only men can be pastors and women can't), which also ties into our study of eldership, it'll be on the website later.
VBS This Tuesday
And on that note, VBS is coming this next week! We hope you're geared up and excited. Get your kids registered for VBS at church this Sunday. Then VBS meets Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 to 8:20 each evening. We also have adult VBS in the garage classroom out back (you don't need to register for that). We'll meet every evening of VBS at about 6:15 to give parents enough time to get their kids in and down to class. And thanks to our kitchen team, it sounds like our adult class will get snacks, too! Woot!
When We Understand the Text
On October 1 last year, we launched a video ministry called When We Understand the Text (or WWUTT). It seeks to correct false understandings made about common biblical truths. I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but WWUTT videos have been getting 10,000 views per month. It's been an outstanding outreach that has really been catching on. If you go to our website, www.fsbcjc.org, and scroll down the right hand side, you'll see an icon that takes you to the WWUTT page. Share these videos on Facebook and promote sound biblical doctrine!
Help With Childcare
A reminder that we are still looking for volunteers to help with caring for and teaching our kids on Sunday mornings. If you're able to help, contact us here at the church and we'll put you in touch with Beth Williams or Theresa Alexander. Both Beth and Theresa are stepping down next month, and we will need someone to fill in their roles as well. They help organize volunteers and make sure that our Sunday school teachers have all their materials. If this is a job you are interested in, please let us know that as well. Our number at the church is (785) 762-4404, or e-mail fsbcjc@gmail.com.
Fall Softball
There is a late-summer/early-fall softball league coming to Junction City! The games start in August. We will have a sign-up sheet for softball on the bulletin board here at the church beginning on Sunday. The cost is $15 to play. It's co-ed, so we need at least 5 girls and 5 guys to have a team. Our summer softball team, Sermon On the Mound, is still undefeated after a close game on Sunday. We have two more games to play (this Sunday at 6:00, and next week at 8:00) before the post season!
Closing Thoughts
That's it. I have no closing thoughts. I already told you the name of the sermon. So be here :) Consider yourselves blessed in all things!
At the start of the year, we passed a resolution to begin moving forward with the establishment of a plurality of elders, in keeping with good biblical instruction on how the church should operate. We've been talking about it honestly for about the past year and a half. We agreed that we wouldn't move forward on it until after it was accepted by the deacons, the leadership, and the membership before being presented to the whole church.
Starting this Sunday, we will begin studying in 1 Timothy 3, and will study on eldership for the remainder of the month. This is a big step for our church. It's also an important step. As we desire to be a church submissive to biblical obedience, we must understand what the scriptures say about eldership, and why we need to follow it.
There was a couple who was visiting our church this past Sunday from North Carolina. The gentleman came up to me after service and said, "I remember when our church decided to pursue an eldership. It was a tough transition and it took us a little while, but in the end, it's worth it." He was encouraged to see that we desired to make the same pursuit.
If you are apprehensive at all about our church becoming elder-led, don't be. It's possible that the reason you have your doubts is because your understanding of eldership comes from another denomination. We'll address all of these concerns over the course of the series so that we can all come to a proper understanding of what eldership means. First Southern Baptist Church of Junction City is 60 years old this year, and in our 60 years, we've never followed an eldership model.
If we desire to be a biblically obedient church, it is a matter we must sincerely consider. We hope that you'll be with us this Sunday, and if not, you'll be sure to catch any sermons you miss on our website. There are three more Sundays in July, and we'll be spending all three of those Sundays talking about eldership.
By the way, we're using a brand new sound board now, which comes with a new method of recording sermons than the way we used to do it. Since we were still learning how that works, the sermon didn't get recorded. There is a way to get it on our website, but I'm still working on it. If you missed the sermon on church leadership (basically the sermon about why only men can be pastors and women can't), which also ties into our study of eldership, it'll be on the website later.
VBS This Tuesday
And on that note, VBS is coming this next week! We hope you're geared up and excited. Get your kids registered for VBS at church this Sunday. Then VBS meets Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 to 8:20 each evening. We also have adult VBS in the garage classroom out back (you don't need to register for that). We'll meet every evening of VBS at about 6:15 to give parents enough time to get their kids in and down to class. And thanks to our kitchen team, it sounds like our adult class will get snacks, too! Woot!
When We Understand the Text
On October 1 last year, we launched a video ministry called When We Understand the Text (or WWUTT). It seeks to correct false understandings made about common biblical truths. I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but WWUTT videos have been getting 10,000 views per month. It's been an outstanding outreach that has really been catching on. If you go to our website, www.fsbcjc.org, and scroll down the right hand side, you'll see an icon that takes you to the WWUTT page. Share these videos on Facebook and promote sound biblical doctrine!
Help With Childcare
A reminder that we are still looking for volunteers to help with caring for and teaching our kids on Sunday mornings. If you're able to help, contact us here at the church and we'll put you in touch with Beth Williams or Theresa Alexander. Both Beth and Theresa are stepping down next month, and we will need someone to fill in their roles as well. They help organize volunteers and make sure that our Sunday school teachers have all their materials. If this is a job you are interested in, please let us know that as well. Our number at the church is (785) 762-4404, or e-mail fsbcjc@gmail.com.
Fall Softball
There is a late-summer/early-fall softball league coming to Junction City! The games start in August. We will have a sign-up sheet for softball on the bulletin board here at the church beginning on Sunday. The cost is $15 to play. It's co-ed, so we need at least 5 girls and 5 guys to have a team. Our summer softball team, Sermon On the Mound, is still undefeated after a close game on Sunday. We have two more games to play (this Sunday at 6:00, and next week at 8:00) before the post season!
Closing Thoughts
That's it. I have no closing thoughts. I already told you the name of the sermon. So be here :) Consider yourselves blessed in all things!