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Inside this issue:

Whittle’s Writings 1

Waechter’s Write-Up 2

Bible Study Attendance 2

Kody’s Quirks 3

Birthdays 4

Extended Session 4

Monthly Calendar 5

Our Church Staff:

Senior Pastor

Michael Whittle (469)478-6992

Assoc. Pastor for Music/Ed.

Tim Waechter (210)784-9099

Assoc. Pastor for Youth/Family

Kody Kirk (972)877-5703

Secretaries

Cynthia Barecky

Susan Cooper

Custodian

Martin Villa

Contact Us

902 Calhoun St.

Port Lavaca, TX 77979

(361)552-2931

[email protected]

March 2020 First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca “Loving God, Growing Together, Serving People”

Bible Study—Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. & Wednesday’s—6:30 p.m. Worship—Sunday’s 10:15 a.m. www.fbcportlavaca.com

Welcome New Members! February 2, 2020 Joe Hunter… by Baptism Angela (Angel) Hunter… by Letter

WHITTLE’S WRITINGS

The last couple of months my newsletter article has focused on servanthood. This is a theme that I want to encourage our church to be focused on in 2020. Serving one another and serving the community.

In Philippians 2:5-11 are some of the most beautiful words ever penned. As beautiful as they are, they are not just stuck in there unrelated to the rest of the letter. They fit into the context beginning 1:27, going through chapters 2-3 up to 4:3. Paul spends the majority of his time in the rest of the letter expounding on what he means in 1:27, “Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ and stand firm.” Well how? How do we do this in the context of our church? In one spirit, like-minded, united, serving one another. Jesus is given as the perfect example of a servant. Jesus’ example should encourage us to have servants’ hearts. Not just to serve one another, but the focus should be serving Jesus through serving one another. This is stated clearly in 2 Corinthians 4:5. “For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and

ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake.” That would be joyful service. Let our love for each other and our service to one another be a bright light shining to the world around us.

It’s a pleasure to serve alongside you! Pastor Michael

THANK YOU!

I want to extend a sincere thank you to all those who shared my anniversary luncheon with me and my family. I felt so honored and appreciated! Thank you, also, for all the notes and cards that were given to me, for all the warm words shared with me, and for all the gifts that I received! This anniversary day will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, also, to Katy

Dowell and crew, that cooked the fantastic meal that was served, and for all those that helped make the day so special! I am truly blessed to be a part of

such an amazing church family!

With Love, Susan Cooper

“Loving God, Growing Together, Serving People”

Weekly Budget Needs - $11,827.00

Sunday (02/02/20) Gifts $8,578.46

Sunday (02/09/20) Gifts

$8,508.36

Sunday (02/16/20) Gifts $9,933.34

Sunday (02/23/20) Gifts

$12,200.00 ________________

Sunday Morning Bible Study

(02/02/20) Enrollment ~ 302 Attendance ~ 107

Worship Attendance

183

Sunday Evening Small Groups Attendance ~ 0



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WAECHTER’S WRITE-UP

The Worship Choir is continuing to work on the Palm Sunday service program “Worthy”. We will rehearse from 7:30-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 4th & 11th in the Community Room. We will not rehearse on Wednesday, March 18th due to Spring Break. Our final 2 Wednesday rehearsals will be in the Sanctuary from 7:30-9:00 p.m. on March 25th & April 1st.

I hope you have made plans to joins us on Saturday, March 28th for the Dominican Republic Mission Trip Fundraiser from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. We will have a Bake Sale, Rummage Sale & Hamburger Plate for $ 8. Sarah Ezzell is coordinating the Bake Sale. If you would like to donate for the Bake Sale, contact her directly. I am coordinating the Rummage Sale. If you have any items you would like to donate, please no clothes, just let me know. We are starting to get a lot of great items. The Hamburger Plates include chips & a home-made dessert. Tickets are available in the Church Office or in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday nights. The Hamburger Plates will be available from 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m.

If you have any specific questions about any of the ministries here at First Baptist, please call the church office at (361)552-2931 or you can call me on my cell phone @ (210) 784-9099.

God Bless! Tim Waechter

March 16th—20th

Week of Prayer is March 1-8, 2020; Easter Offering Church Goal is $2,000

March 1st


Christian Sympathy

First Baptist Church extends heartfelt sympathy to

Bennett Watkins and family in the death of his father;

Starriett Watkins.

UPWARD BASKETBALL AWARDS CELEBRATION! Our end of the season awards celebration will be Saturday, March 7th, 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person, and they can be purchased at the concession stand. The players, coaches and referees

are free, parents and families need a ticket.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENUS AND PRICES

March 4th Crispy ground beef tacos, spanish rice, green salad and dessert

March 11th Baked pork chops, roasted potatoes, green beans, green salad and dessert

March 18th No Supper ~ Spring Break!

March 25th Chicken spaghetti, garlic bread, green salad and dessert

JOLLY ELDERS

Their monthly meeting and luncheon will be Tuesday, March 10th from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Spaghetti will be provided,

just bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share!

SPRING TRIP

The Jolly Elders are planning a trip to the Texas hill country this Spring. The dates are April 15-18.

There is an information sheet and sign up sheet on the information table if you are interested in going with us.

Mission Trip Fundraiser March 28th; 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

KODY’S QUIRKS

I remember when I first had to go to the eye doctor as a kid, it was terrible. The office was small and there was a child screaming as soon as I walked in, it didn’t make my anxiety any better. After waiting 30 minutes and having a machine blow air in my eyes, the doctor told me I needed glasses. These were the days when glasses were not cool to wear either. After picking out the ugliest pair of glasses, I asked the doctor will I see better with glasses and he said “Kody, you will see more than before.” I wanted a more detailed answer, I felt like he was dodging the question. But I got something better. I got a promise from someone I could trust and a reminder about my life. It’s the same promise God gives us every single day. We all want God to tell us all the details about our lives, we all want to know what the winning lottery numbers are or what job to take or even who to marry, but we usually get a promise that we will see more of Him if we look in the right spots. I trust the doctor because he knows what he is doing, I trust Jesus because he invented eyes and because I trust both of them, I am okay with the promise I will see more.

Having trouble seeing without my glasses has helped me understand Jesus a little more. Lately, I have been asking Him to help me see and know more about the things I don’t understand or see in my life. I am getting comfortable with the promise from God that I am going to see more, all I have to do is keep my eyes fixed on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2), because he sees who we are becoming, and wants us to become more like Him.

In Christ, Kody

Rummage Sale & Bake Sale Hamburger Plates for $8, tickets available on

Wednesday nights at church supper or in the church office

First Baptist Church 902 Calhoun St.

Port Lavaca, TX 77979 [email protected]


Extended Session (03/01) Babies & 1’s ~ 10:00 AM Alaina Aguirre/Morgan Harkey

2’s & 3’s ~ 10:00 AM Justin & Robin Harkey Extended Session (03/08) Babies & 1’s ~ 10:00 AM Ashley Wynn/Mary Ann Jackson

2’s & 3’s ~ 10:00 AM Lindsey Huang/Logan Evans Extended Session (03/15) Babies & 1’s ~ 10:00 AM Alaina Aguirre/Ashley Wynn

2’s & 3’s ~ 10:00 AM Melanie & Amy Brewer Extended Session (03/22) Babies & 1’s ~ 10:00 AM Kevin & Gail Hill

2’s & 3’s ~ 10:00 AM Stacey Wynn/Glynda Gresham Extended Session (03/29) Babies & 1’s ~ 10:00 AM Alaina Aguirre/Jane Daniel

2’s & 3’s ~ 10:00 AM Amber & Claudia Whittle

Mar. 01: Phyllis Squyres Mar. 03: Marshal Batts Mar. 04: Abby McFall Mar. 05: Preston Nichols Mar. 08: Amy Brewer Mar. 10: Sandy Crenshaw Mar. 11: Eric Teehan Mar. 12: David Nunley Mar. 13: Lorene Neill Mar. 14: Cliff Cooper Mar. 15: Gayle Wilson

Mar. 16: Alma Padilla Mar. 17: Carol McFall Mar. 18: Genny Cody Mar. 20: Mikayla Caughron Mar. 22: Rosea Lea Tyson Mar. 23: Glynda Gresham, Cayme Lambert Mar. 25: Erin Weaver Mar. 26: Chrissy Amerson Mar. 28: Ullie Aguirre Mar. 29: Madyson Lovett Mar. 30: Bobby Meeks, John Olivarez

Moms of Preschoolers

April 3rd

F.B.C. Choir Presents

“Worthy”

Palm Sunday

April 5th, 10:15 a.m.

April 12th

Spring Trip

April 15-18

Quarterly Church Conference

Sunday, April 19th

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