REGENERATION

John 3:1-7; Romans 10:8-11

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb and be born?

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (John 3:1-7)

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. (Romans 10:8-11)

Chant: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen! Amen!

P R A Y E R L I S T

Sis. Lizzie Anderson

Sis Margaret & John Armstreet

Sis. Bertha Booker

Sis. Bernice Brown

Bro. John Brown

Sis. Jessica Burton

Sis. Susan Burton

Sis. DeAnn Chambers

Sis. Barbara Dillard

Sis. Sharon Fisher

Bro. John Foster

Sis. Delores Glenn

Sis. Frankie Golden

Bro. Donald Haley

Sis. Lucille Haley

Bro. Marvin Hall

Sis. Mary Ann & Carrington Hinton

Sis. Tanya Holmes

Sis. Oda Mae James

Sis. Sharon Jefferson

Sis. Ruth Johnson

Rev. James Jones & Family

Sis. Odessa Jones

Sis. Oletha Kelly

Rev. & Sis. Adrian Lara

Bro. Curtis Malone

Sis. Julia McCoy

Sis. Carol McCray

Bro. Kevin McDonald

Sis. Julia McKinney

Bro. Scott McKinney

Sis. Joyce Mitchell

Sis. Ruby Palmer

Sis. Donna Papillion

Sis. Janice Reese

Sis. Brenda Rogers

Sis. Elyse Rogers

Sis. El Louise Smith

Sis. Jacqueline Thompson

Bro. Jeff Townley

Sis. Peggy Townley

Bro. James Overstreet/Family

U.S. Military Troops in Iraq

Bro. Maurice Ward

Sis. Verdina Whitehead

Bro. Johnny Williams

Sis. Beverly Willis

Bro. Esther Wood

Sis. Ophelia Wooley

Bro. Cameron Wright

Sis. Youngblood

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

January 11, 2009

In our Church Sunday School, the study focus for the winter quarter is COMMITMENT (capitalized for emphasis). We have determined that commitment must be demonstrated rather than simply verbalized. As we enter into a new year, this is an excellent time for us to examine our commitment to Christ and to His Kingdom. Question. Does Christ have the pre-eminence in your life? (Remember, commitment must be demonstrated). In the year 2009, I am asking all members to commit to several Kingdom initiatives.

  • Number one: Christian Education. “That ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Col. 1:9b-10). Dear ones, we are asking YOU to commit to attending Sunday School, Teachers Meeting, and Bible Study.
  • Number two: Mission/Evangelism. “And ye shall be witnesses unto me” (Acts 1:8). Evangelize: share your faith with the lost and souls are saved. Develop a passion for lost souls. Evangelism is the only way to make full proof of your ministry (2 Timothy 4:5). May I remind you that the Mission is Evangelism. Ladies, you are invited to attend the meetings of the Senior Mission and the Women In Action, and young people, the Starlight Mission, and become equipped for Evangelism.
  • Number three: The Ministry of Helps. The Brotherhood, the Support Group and the Ushers. If you are not now actively involved in some facet of Kingdom work, let 2009 be the year of total commitment.

Remember, “it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (I Corinthians 4:2).

See you at our weekly meetings.

Pastor J. Amos Jones

Weekly Calendar of January 11th – January 18th

Day of the Week / Date / Time / Event
Sunday / January 11, 2009 / 3:30PM / OUTING: New Hope B.C.
1030 A Staffordshire (281) 499-7931
Stafford, TX 77477
Pastor Kerry O. Sharp
Monday / January 12, 2009 / 7:30PM / Mass Choir Rehearsal
Tuesday / January 13, 2009 / 7:30PM / Support Group Meeting
Wednesday / January 14, 2009 / 7:00PM / Brotherhood Meeting
Starlight Mission
Senior Mission
Women in Action
Thursday / January 15, 2009 / 7:30PM / Prayer and Teachers’ Meeting
Friday / January 16, 2009 / 7:30PM / Bible Study and Flame Dancers’ Rehearsal
Saturday / January 17, 2009 / 1:00PM- 3:00PM
2:30PM / Youth & Young Adult Choir Rehearsals
Monthly Usher Board Mtg.
Sunday / January 18, 2009 / 3:30PM / Deacons & Trustees Affirmation Day
Prince of Peace B.C.
Pastor Herman West

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, January 25th – Outing to OliverChapelBaptistChurch

The FMBC 2009 Calendar/Business/Church Directory can be picked up.

Please note: These are replacement/refill inserts for the binders that were issued last year. Please see the ushers for new copies at the end of service today.

Please Do Not Walk During Invitation to Discipleship

Happy Birthday FMBC Members Month of

Deacon Nelson MorganJanuary 6th

Jean DoganJanuary 9th

Bryce SingletonJanuary 10th

Marita SmithJanuary 11th

Danye HolmesJanuary 12th

Kier SimonJanuary 12th

Janiqua BriscoJanuary 13th

Lynne BryantJanuary 15th

Jessica TrotterJanuary 15th

Ariel BroussardJanuary 16th

Lee ScottJanuary 19th

Elder Leo WrightJanuary 22nd

Elizabeth McGlorieJanuary 23rd

Deacon Leon MooreJanuary 23rd

Darrell DemersonJanuary 30th

Dorhale JohnsonJanuary 30th

Patricia AllenJanuary 31st