All I can say for certain about this week is that times are uncertain. If we are able to have church Sunday we will take one more look at Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman. He gave her and us some insights on worship.

On Wednesday at 3:30 our Bible study will continue our examination of the Book of Hebrews. Choir follows at 3:45.

One final thought. In Matthew 14:22ff we read the episode where Jesus walked upon the surface of the sea. The disciples were in a storm and were terrified. They were terrified of the storm, and even more terrified when they saw a man walking towards their boat on the surface of the sea! Jesus speaks, “Do not be afraid” (14:27). I believe He would speak those same words to us today. We may be thinking, “But what about the Corona Virus? That is something to fear.” Jesus says, “Do not be afraid.” We think, “But what if I catch it?” Jesus says, “Do not be afraid.” We think, “But the economy is tanking!” Jesus says, “Do not be afraid.” We think, “But what if…….” Jesus says, “Do not be afraid.” The reason he told His frightened disciples to fear not is because of these words: “It is I.” Jesus was with them so they had no reason to fear. Jesus is with us and so we have no reason to fear. Yes, we must be cautious and practice good hygiene and common sense, but we don’t want to allow fear to overpower us. We want faith in Jesus to overpower us.

Pastor Bowman

This Sunday we continue our examination of John 4, the Samaritan woman. I will be doing a first person sermon, taking the role of an unnamed Samaritan man who was familiar with the Samaritan woman. Last week focused on the living water that Jesus gave to this woman. This Sunday I will be filling in some of the details concerning her life. Her “chance” encounter with Jesus transformed her life, and He will do the same for us.

On Wednesday at 3:30 Mark Simmons will lead us in our second lesson from the Book of Hebrews. Choir follows at 3:45. All choir members are urged to be present as we continue working on our Eater cantata. Easter Sunday (April 12) is drawing nigh!

Church Board meets tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 10) at 6 PM.

Have a wonderful week, and it will be wonderful if Jesus is at the center of your life.

Pastor Bowman

I will continue the sermon series from the Gospel of John. We will be examining Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman. Some very profound words are spoken by our Lord on that occasion.

After our worship service we will enjoy our March fellowship dinner. Bring food to share.

Our FCM men’s group will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 A M for a time of food and fellowship. Our FCW ladies group will meet Wednesday, March 4, at 9:30.

In our Wednesday 3:30 Bible study we will begin our study of the Book of Hebrews. I will be giving a basic introduction to the book and we will also look at Hebrews 1:1-4. a few verses full of profound insights. Choir will follow at 4:45.

Have a blessed week, Pastor Bowman

I will continue the sermon series from the Gospel of John this Sunday. I will be doing a first person sermon on Nicodemus. He learned that Judaism without Jesus is insufficient. He learned that he needed Jesus, as do we all.

Wednesday Bible study at 3:30 will be altered. I will be playing a DVD from the Ozark Christian College Conference Marie and I attended last week. It is a powerful message on prayer by Ed Stetzer from Wheaton College. I think you will be blessed by his message. We will begin on the book of Hebrews on March 4th.
Choir follows Bible Study at 3:45.

Looking ahead, FCM will meet on March 3 at 8 AM. FCW will meet on March 4 at 9:30 AM. The next fellowship dinner will be on March 8 following morning worship.

Marie and I appreciate so much the church allowing us time off to attended several conferences during the year. The One at OCC last week was outstanding. We will be sharing with you a taste of it on Wednesday.

Remember those on our prayer list.

Pastor Bowman

The sermon this Sunday will focus on Jesus cleansing of the Temple in John 2:13-22. There are several important lessons we learn from this episode.
Marie and I are in Joplin this week from Monday through Thursday attending the annual Preaching/Teaching Convention at Ozark Christian College. I believe we will be home sometime Thursday.
Mark Simmons will lead this Wednesday’s Bible Study at 3:30. He will be doing a final wrap-up on the Book of Isaiah. Next week we will begin a study in the Book of Hebrews. Choir follows at 4:45. The choir is looking forward to doing an Easter cantata this year.

Pastor Bowman