STEPS TO BECOMING A CHRISTIAN

Deacons In Service Greeters REALIZE that you have sinned against God.
July Raymond Weschke, Jason Strawser July Lois Green & Cynthia Philipp “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” -Romans 3:23
Aug Keith Louis, Tommy Layne Aug Raymond Weschke
REPENT of your sins.
Ushers “Repent, then, turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.” -Acts 3:19
July 19 Billy Hollingsworth, Kyle Ranne REQUEST God to save you through Jesus Christ.
Extended Session Jon Seamanski, Ben Toombs
We are needing volunteers for “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” -Romans 10:13
July 26 Keith Allen, Tommy Layne,
extended session. Please see the Jerry Foss, Ron Gibson RECEIVE Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
sign-up sheet on the wall by the Aug 2 Micah Boles, Jack Roberson, “Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the
nursery. Chad Carr, Bryant Schuetz
right to become children of God.” -John 1:12
Aug 9 Charlie Boyd, Michael Sexton,
Dan Bateman, Byron Whitney “…if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”,
and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead,
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9
YO U T H
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 22 Astros vs. Cards baseball game in Houston
July 24 or 25 Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels Sunday, July 19
July 29 Rangers vs. Tigers baseball game in Arlington 9:45 A.M. Bible Study
Aug 2-6 Youth-led Children’s Camp in Tulsa, OK 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
Aug 7-9 Youth Converge/Choir Retreat in Houston 6:00 P.M. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP FINAL PERFORMANCE
IN THE SANCTUARY
CHILDREN
The DAVE RAMSEY’S FPU CLASS will meet in Fellowship Hall immediately
Music Camp – July 13-17
following worship for a potluck lunch and class.
Presentation of musical, Sunday, July 19 at 6 p.m.
Mondays
The story of Josiah
VOLUNTE ERS NE ED ED FOR EXTENDED SESSION 11:30 A.M. Prayer in Today’s Adults the Mini-Monarch
We are needing volunteers for extended session. Please see the sign-up 12:30 – 1:30 P.M. – EXERCISE
sheet on the wall by the nursery.
Wednesday, July 22
S U N D AY S C H O O L T E A C H E R S N E E D E D 9:30 A.M. Ladies Prayer in Prayer Room Summer Music Camp
6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
We are in need of Sunday School teachers for 1-6 grades. Also we are in
6:50 P.M. Youth worship begins Final Performance
need of workers for Wednesday evening Children in Action Program. If 7:10 P.M. Youth break into small groups
interested, please call Tina Tiller at 932-5269 or 254-749-5485. 7:40 - 8:00 P.M. Big meeting time in Youth room
Tonight – 6:00 p.m.
SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS
8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Youth hang out in gym in the Sanctuary
Donation dates: 7/15 – 8/15; Drop-off location at First Baptist Church. Thursdays
Donate new shoes, socks, and/or undergarments and make life better 6:00 A.M. Men’s Prayer Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
for orphans and at-risk children throughout the world. Any questions,
please call Tina Tiller at 932-5269 or 254-749-5485. Sunday, July 26
9:45 A.M. Bible Study
10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
6:00 P.M. DAVE RAMSEY’S FPU CLASS For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from
yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE NO GOSPEL JAM FOR THE REMAINDER OF JULY
Officers 6 Youth 7 Nursery/Preschool 18 Ephesians 2:8-9
Adults 59 Children 14
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FINANCIAL
Weekly Requirements for July: $6,028.25 JULY 19, 2009
Received last week: $8,357.07
Received for July: $12,389.33
 TO OUR COMMUNITY. . .
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
July 19, 2009 When talking about the definition of Christianity, we need to make sure
that we keep in mind that Christianity is a relationship. It is a
relationship with our Heavenly Father (God) who is holy and righteous. Call to Action: Annual church meeting after worship
WELCOME AND GREETING We have this relationship because of His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus himself service August 9
explains how this works when he makes these statements: 1. “I am the
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Hymn # 333
bread of life” (John 6:35) 2. “I am the way and the truth and the life” Mark your calendar for the annual church meeting after worship
(John 14:6) 3. “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12) 4. “I am the service on August 9. At this meeting we will elect a new Trustee and
CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading
resurrection” (John 11:25) 5. “Come to me” (Matthew 11:28). When we committees to lead our church and discuss other important church
know, live and share these things, then we can say, “I am Christian.” I business. All church members 13 years of age or older are eligible
“We Come Expecting Jesus”
hope you are working on the scripture memory. Remember, it is always to vote. Please take advantage of this opportunity and responsibility
We come expecting Jesus to meet us in this place;
easier to live and share God’s word when we know God’s word. The best to participate in the business of our church.
We come expecting to receive His mercy and His grave;
way I have found to know God’s word is to hide it in my heart. Come
When we bow before the throne we find,
worship at First Baptist Church Valley Mills every Sunday morning at Under our bylaws a quorum of 25% of the voting members of the
It will be a holy moment in time.
10:55. “I am” looking forward to seeing you this Sunday! church is required for a valid vote – approximately 50 people – but
We come expecting Jesus to meet us in this place.
Praying for you, John decisions for the future of our church deserve to be made by a much
“How Great Is Our God” greater number of members.
God Loves Us
“How great is our God!” Sing with me:
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, You may cast your vote in person or by a written, signed proxy. A
“How great is our God!” and all will see how great,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. form of proxy will be available in the church narthex or at the
how great is our God!
church office for those who will not be able to attend the meeting.
Hear God’s Call To Us Today You also can email your proxy to the church office stating who you
MORNING PRAYER Revelation 3:20 - Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears are authorizing to cast your vote or for whom you want to vote –
my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with be sure to include your name and phone number for verification.
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Hymn # 208 me. All proxies must be delivered to the church office before August 9
CHILDREN’S FEATURE Lea Wolf or given to the moderator on August 9 to be counted.
Hear God’s Promise To Us All
John 1:12,13 - Yet to all who received him, he gave the right to become
PRAYER TIME children of God - Children born not of natural descent, nor of human
Feel free to pray at the altar or your seat. decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

“Great is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn # 54 When we are converted, we are justified by God.
Psalm 103:12 - as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our From the Lay Leadership Committee: Anyone interested in
SERMON John Wheatley transgressions from us. serving on a committee, please contact JoAnn Heath at
254-932-6192 or Mamie Johnston at 254-486-2628 by
Decision of Commitment “Take My Life, and Let It Be” Hymn # 277 We enter into a relationship with God as an act of faith (there is nothing August 1 in preparation for the annual meeting on August 9.
we can do to merit this relationship).
(At this time, you are invited to pray, speak with a pastor, make spiritual commitments, Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and
or indicate your desire to become a member of this fellowship.) this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one
can boast.
DOXOLOGY
OFFERTORY PRAYER Faith is an act of trust and self abandonment when we commit ourselves
TITHES & OFFERINGS (give our lives)to Christ.
Matthew 16:24-26 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come
BENEDICTION after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For
“How great is our God!” Sing with me: whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me
“How great is our God!” and all will see how great, will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet
how great is our God! forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Committing our lives to Christ is our own free decision.

All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI License #439151 Romans 10:13 - Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

And As We Gather To Worship

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so
that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.