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Following the 2 pm Easter

Service

April 2017

Prime Timers Dinner

Youth Rally Bridge City

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD

Let’s face it. Life can be tough. And sometimes it feels like trusting God in the face of difficult circumstances is impossible. But no matter where you are or what tough time you are facing right now, God wants to help you and see you through! It’s no surprise to me that followers of Jesus are facing lots of trouble right now. The Lord has told us, “In the last days difficult times will come” (2 Timothy 3:1). But you and I can get through the tough times if we have strong faith. I’m sure that like me, you desire to walk victoriously over the worst of circumstances. But how do we achieve that when our faith seems weak and wilted? Here’s the secret: When you pair up your problems with God’s power, nothing is impossible! Throughout the Bible, we read stories of people who faced impossible difficulties, like Moses at the edge of the Red Sea, or Daniel in the den of hungry lions. Without question, humanly speaking those situations were impossible. But here is something very important to learn: When the impossible meets God, we need to change our thinking and say, “I’M POSSIBLE with God!”

As the Scripture says in Ephesians 3:20-21, “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” Did you catch that? God is able to do far beyond what you and I can ask or think. So think big and ask big, and see Him do even more! Are you facing an impossible situation today? Maybe it’s in your marriage or your family or your finances or your physical health. Whatever your impossibility may be, take it and introduce it to the God who specializes in impossible situations. As Jesus said in Mark 10:27, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” So remember, instead of looking at the impossible in front of you, trust that God is good – He cares for you and has a wonderful plan in your difficult situation. Keep reading God’s Word and be obedient to what He tells you to do. And when you step out in faith, believe that He will provide exactly what you need in that moment. It IS possible to have strong faith in tough times! So let your “impossible” meet God ... and watch what He will do in response.  If He can walk out of a tomb after being dead for three days He can do anything!Pastor Gary Wheeler 

Get Connected! We offer many fellowship opportunities, classes, & ministries at First Church. We welcome you to join us!

Youth Ministries

Ages 0-11 iKids 12:45 Sunday Worship & Lesson, iJAM Hour Wed nights 7:30 pm Junior Bible Quiz Team

Ages 12-18 Impact Student Ministries Rush Hour - Wed Nights 7:30 pm Sunday Impact @ 12:45 pm

Today’s Christian Girl & Royal Knights Clubs (Ages 8-15)

Ages 18+ Hyphen College & Career Sunday Class @ 12:45 pm

Adult Ministries

Adults - All Ages Sundays at 1 pm: Sunday Adult Class Victorious Living Class

Ladies - All Ages Sole Sisters Ladies Ministry & Ladies Prayer Meeting -Tuesdays 10 am

Fellowship Groups Committed Young Married Prime Timers Ages 40-59 Young at Heart Ages 60+

Music Ministry Praise Team & Choir Praising Hands Sign Team

Reapers Outreach Ministry (All Ages) Mondays at 7:30 pm

First Impressions Ministry Meet & Greet Guests - Sundays & Wednesdays

Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Sundays 6 pm

Mexican Dinner Sunday, April 23 $8.00/Dinner Includes: 2 Chicken Tacos with trimmings, refried beans, rice, dessert, & drink

Benefits Youth attending NAYC

FIRE Prayer Saturdays April 8 & 22

@ 6 pm

HYC 2017 April 14-15

Hyphen Event Saturday, April 29 6 pm

CommittedYoung MarriedPrayer MeetingTuesday, April 47:00 pm

Easter Prayer Meeting

Mon Apr 10 7 pm

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

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April 1 Madelynn Watford

April 2 Savannah Rhodes

April 2 Kendall Pierce

April 6 Virginia Hammett

April 8 Dana Willis

April 9 Makenzie Watford

April 10 Spencer Logsdon

April 12 Rebekah Foster

April 12 Peyton Logsdon

April 25 Mozelle Copeland

April 27 April Jenkins

ANNIVERSARIES April 3 - Travis & Christy Ellis

April 6 - Joe & Marie Bickham

April 11 - Buddy & Barbara Lyons

April 22 - Hershel & Leslee Rhodes

April 23 - Bud & Frances Walker

April 23 - Craig & Laura Aranda

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