Posts Tagged ‘Bible’


Preteen Camp and Children’s Camp Sign-up Begins Now

February 25th, 2010  |  by Dave Covington  |  Published in Children

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PowerPlus Preteen Camp – July 25-28
I am Free is a summer camp for children who have completed third through sixth grades. This year we are going to Pineywoods Baptist Encampment where you’ll find tons of high energy, fun activities balanced with awesome Bible studies and worship services with preteens in mind. The cost per camper [...]

The Gideons International

February 22nd, 2010  |  by Andy Davis  |  Published in Missions

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First Baptist Belton believes in the vital ministry of The Gideons International as they distribute Bibles all over the world. We were blessed Sunday to have our own Dr. Lance Read share a few words about the ministry of the Gideons in both morning worship services.
The church then had a chance to respond in support [...]

Earthquakes

February 18th, 2010  |  by Kandy Kirkley  |  Published in Adults  |  3 Comments

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Earthquakes! We’ve heard a lot about the earthquake in Haiti lately. My husband is Director of Hope for the Hungry which has children’s homes and schools in Haiti. Two weeks after the devastating quake, he and three others from Hope for the Hungry went to Port-au-Prince carrying 400 pounds of tents, water filters, and medical [...]

GAP Midweek Bible Study

January 22nd, 2010  |  by Kandy Kirkley  |  Published in Adults

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The Graduates and Professionals group is beginning a new book study, starting on February 3 at 7pm, every Wednesday at the 702 House. Dig deeper into The Prayer of Jesus, by Hank Hanegraaff.
The Graduates and Professionals group is made up of singles between the ages of 20-30. Outside of this book study, GAP meets [...]

Breaking Free, a study for women

January 20th, 2010  |  by Matthew Irvine  |  Published in Adults

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Thousands of women have found freedom—have you?
Breaking Free is Beth Moore’s life message about freedom in Christ. Thousands of women have journeyed with Beth through Breaking Free. Now, enjoy her updated member book along with new video teaching sessions recorded in New Orleans.
Join Beth Moore on a Bible journey [...]

Agape Evangelism Training starts February 2

January 18th, 2010  |  by Charlie Robinson  |  Published in Discipleship Training

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Have you ever been in a situation with someone you love and care about who was searching spiritually where you didn’t feel prepared or equipped to share with them? Have you found yourself with someone you don’t know very well and they initiated some thought provoking questions as they probed and searched for spiritual truth, but you didn’t know [...]

Precept Bible Study

January 11th, 2010  |  by Kandy Kirkley  |  Published in Adults  |  2 Comments

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The Sunday afternoon Precept Bible study will begin January 17 with the study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. The Tuesday morning group meets at 9:15 am, and they are studying Kings and Chronicles.  For more information or to register, contact Kandy Kirkley.
Precept involves about 5-6 hours of homework in a week, and the two-hour class involves [...]

Read the Bible in 2010

December 21st, 2009  |  by Andy Davis  |  Published in Church News

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I want to encourage you to read through the Bible in 2010. For the past two years, we have listed suggested readings each week in the worship bulletin that would enable you to complete the Bible in one year.
For 2010, we are changing the format. I think you will find it to be exciting. The [...]

Whole-Hearted Pursuit

December 18th, 2009  |  by Kandy Kirkley  |  Published in Adults

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This year’s annual women’s retreat is called Whole-Hearted Pursuit and will be held Friday, January 22 through Saturday, January 23 at Summers Mill Retreat Center just south of Belton.
The cost for the event is $30 per person. This price covers one spot in a four-person room, dinner on Friday, and three sessions throughout the weekend. [...]

Coats for Kids

December 7th, 2009  |  by Daniel Rowe  |  Published in Missions

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On Sunday, December 20, there will be a one day Coats for Kids jacket drive in the church foyer. All coats and jackets donated will be distributed through Hope for the Hungry to local children in the Belton-area.
Students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor have already contributed 50 coats to the cause, and now is [...]