Emmanuel Baptist Church
March 21, 2023
EBC Family,
The Carter family had a good Spring Break trip. It was relaxing and refreshing. I’m beginning to realize how special and fleeting the times are when I get to be together with all of my kids. We also had the privilege of attending Payton’s church on Sunday where he’s now leading worship in Noble, OK. I’m very proud of him. It was a joy to see him serving Jesus.
On Friday evening, April 7, we will have a Good Friday service at 7:00 p.m. This will be a time to reflect on our salvation through the death and sacrifice of Jesus. We will observe the Lord’s Supper together that night.
This Sunday morning we will look at what Scripture says about who deacons are and what they do. I will also be sharing instructions for how you can nominate qualified men to serve in the role of deacon at EBC. We will receive nominations through the end of April.
Most of you probably know that I am currently working on a degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I just completed a class on apologetics. For the final, I had to imagine a conversation with an unbeliever and how I might defend Christianity as reasonable. Some of you might find it helpful as you think about conversations you might have with unbelievers. I’ve included it at the end of this week’s newsletter. If you are interested in resources to dig deeper into apologetics and defending the reasonableness of Christianity, I’d love to visit with you about it. Call the office and set up a time to visit.
I’m grateful to belong to the EBC Family,
Pastor Clint
Good Friday Service
Wednesday Night Meal
Wednesday, Mar 22, 2023, 06:00 PM
Gym
Senior Adult Trip to Branson
April 19 -21
Coffee Talk
We will meet again on March 21 from 7pm - 8:15pm.
We need CANDY!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Invite friends and join us for a fun gospel centered Easter celebration. Hotdog lunch provided.
Saturday, Apr 8, 2023, 11:00 AM
Mean's Park
Meetings
4/2
Buildings and Grounds Meeting - 5:00pm
Deacon's Meeting - 5:00pm
Ministry Team Prayer
Secret Church
Friday April 21st, 5:30pm-1:30am
Where: Carter's house
Cost: $10, sign up at welcome desk
"Secret Church is an opportunity for us to gather and intensely study the Bible and pray like and for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world.
Radical’s Secret Church is a unique, one-night event that happens annually."
For more information https://radical.net/secret-church/
Women's Retreat
April 21-22, 2023
Escape the routine and demands of life to connect with the Lord and fellowship with one another. Join us at Falls Creek as we study Scripture and worship together.
$75 for adults; $50 for students (ages 14-17)
Deadline to register is April 1.
oklahomabaptists.org/women
Transportation will be provided. Departure time TBD.
The Grove on Sunday Mornings
April 2nd
May 7th
Children will be dismissed from family worship after the offering.
Last Week at a Glance
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Budget Offering
Last Sunday ........................................ $5,742.97
YTD Budget Needed ........................... $128,362.56
YTD Budget Received ......................... $129,881.30
This Month New Building
Receipts This month .......................... $9,350.00
Received This Week ........................... $180.00
Attendance:
Grow Groups: 73
Family Worship: 134
Online: 20
Sunday Evening: 44
Sunday Servants
Preschool Care
3/26 Volunteer Needed
4/2 Volunteer Needed
Lead Usher
3/26 Chuck Marquis
4/2 Nick Nikkel
Welcome Desk
3/26 Rob Mills
4/2 Robert & Cheryl Walker
Deacon of the Week
Richard Metscher
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Sunday Services
Grow Groups 9:30am
Family Worship 10:45am
Evening Study 6:00pm
Wednesday Night Activities
Church-Wide Meal 5:00pm
KIDS and Youth 6:00pm
Evening Study 6:00pm
Harbor - College 8:00pm
Website: ebcweatherford.com
Location: 719 North Kansas Street, Weatherford, OK, USA
Phone: (580)772-3413
Facebook: facebook.com/ebcwford