We welcome you to worship with us. Our Sunday Fellowship time begins at 9:00 a.m. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.
We have a Bible hour for all ages at 10:45.
Our AWANA and Youth Group meets Sunday from 1:30-3:00 September-April with holiday breaks.
We have Faith Connections on Wednesday evening at 6:30 when we gather for prayer and then have a short Scripture study together. This week we will study Psalm 73 “Keeping Your Balance”
If you have ministry questions please contact our Administrative Assistant, Rochelle, at ministriesatfbc@gmail.com
All items for the bulletin must be received by Wednesday at noon to be included in this week’s bulletin.
Christmas Choir Church Members interested in singing in our Christmas Choir presentation on Dec 15th please see Tim or Lori. Rehearsals will be from 6:00 – 6:30 every Wednesday and dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 14th.
Men of Faith November 2nd 7:00-9:00 a.m. The men will meet in the lower level for breakfast, Bible Study, and prayer. Please prepare Chapter 7 of Biblical Leadership.
Hemlock Mega War November 2nd 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The teen ministry invites you to participate in a nerf gun war, followed by a pizza party. If you need a Nerf gun see Jacob. Remember to invite your friends. Contact Jacob or Bethany for more information. 715-225-2089
Ladies of Faith November 5th 6:00 p.m. Please prepare Chapter 11 of Lies Women Believe for our time together at Bethany’s home 1640 W. Davenport Street Apartment 2.
Annual Business November 10th 11:00 a.m. Plan to attend to learn about our 2020 Budget and ministry needs.
Lutefisk Dinner Early December, (Approx. $16.00) If you are interested in joining us for this event please contact Jeremy 715-499-0623 or Angie 715-499-1480 by November 1st.
Marriage Minute 10-20-2019 Christian Marriage: 6 Ways to grow Together By Gary Thomas
1. Set a Goal. Tell your spouse what you want, but do it as a commitment from you: for example; “I want to be the best husband in the world; where should I start?” “I want us to be a close couple; What do I need to change for that to happen?”
2. Listen to Each Other. When we lose empathy, intimacy shrivels. Work on your curiosity about your spouse’s frustrations with life, vocation, relationships, health, etc. It may sound simple, but it’s true and effective: questions for more information are the lifeblood of marriage.
In my book “Cherish,” I talk about Dr. John Gottman’s observation that a healthy marriage is one in which each partner is capturing about ninety percent of each other’s comments, questions, and communications. Tuning each other out slowly kills our marriages. Learn to pay attention better. Make it a game—if you currently catch fifty percent of your spouse’s words, aim for eighty the next day. And build on that even more by asking follow-up questions.
3. Laugh. Try a Christian based Comedy Date Night. Or get together with those friends who regularly leave the four of you holding your side. Play with a baby. If you can’t remember the last time you’ve laughed together, it’s like trying to be married while holding your breath. At least once a month, be intentional about a “laugh date.”
4. Pray for and then serve someone outside your home. Selfishness is spiritual rust. It spreads and gets worse over time. Having an outward focus—another couple, another family, another ministry—that you pray about, give to, and serve will do more for you than it will for them. If your Christian marriage is only about your house, your bank account, and your kids, it’s too isolated to thrive. Jesus urges us to seek first God’s kingdom, not ours (Matthew 6:33).
5. Praise Each Other Every Day. Most marriages have tiny moments of frustration just about every day. “Why would you say that?” “How come you didn’t call?” Over time, these build up until the weight of them crushes our affection. One intentional praise is like taking five of those frustrations away: “I’m so thankful that I can always count on you.” “Sometimes I watch you with the kids and am just amazed at how good of a parent you are.”
6. Read a Book. Romans 12:2 says we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. If you’re serious about your marriage, try to read at least one book on Christian marriage together (or listen to an audible book). Marriage is too important of a relationship not to regularly stretch your mind to remember your first vows.