First Family News

Sikes. They meet in room 118. Bethany Class: This group of senior adult ladies is led by Barbara

Powell. They meet in room 110. Collectibles Class: This group of mixed senior adults is led by Dave

Thomas, and they meet in the Fellowship Hall.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON GROW GROUPS (2pm EVERY SUNDAY)

Senior Adults' Grow Group: This group is led by Kenneth Pipes, and it meets 2pm on Sunday afternoons in the Fellowship Hall.

WEDNESDAY EVENING GROW GROUPS (6:30pm EVERY WEDNESDAY)

Men's Grow Group: This group is led by Corey Cornutt, and it meets in the Mission building which is North across the parking lot from the main building. Enter through the door on the left.

Women's Grow Group: This group is led by Cheryl Cornutt, and it meets in Room 118.

Mixed Grow Group: This group is led by Georgeann Allen and Jill Disheroon, and it meets in the Library (catty-corner from the Choir Room).

Mixed Grow Group #2: This group is led by Bill Louthan, and it meets in the Choir Room.

Growing Together

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day

of eternity. Amen.” –2nd Peter 3:18 FBC Grandview exists to ensure that every person in Grandview knows that they are loved by Jesus and His Church. Our staff believes it to be the answer to the question of why we exist. We will be striving to do this in three main ways: looking to KNOW the love of Christ more deeply every time we come together in wor-ship, seeking to GROW towards Christ and each other, and striving to SHOW the love of Christ to others. Let’s talk about the second step. Are you growing in love? Is your relationship with Christ getting stronger as time progresses? What about your relationship with fellow-believers? The Christian faith was never meant to be reduced to conversion alone. If you’ve made the decision to follow Christ, that’s awesome! We rejoice with you, and we also want you to know that your decision is the begin-ning of the story, not the end. We hope that you join one of our Grow Groups and grow closer to Christ TOGETHER with us! In his 2nd letter, Peter closes with the words at the heading of this article. I share his desire for the church to dedicate itself to growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus. Hear this as a plea, if you aren’t plugged into one of our Grow Groups, please do so. It can be awkward as you join a new group, but it’s worth it. Below, I have listed all of our adult grow groups along with when and where they meet. Choose one and give it a try!

SUNDAY MORNING GROW GROUPS (9:45am EVERY SUNDAY)

College & Singles: This group is led by Matt and Tish Nash, and they meet in our mission building, which is the metal building located across the parking lot to the North of the main building. Enter through the door on the right.

The Gathering: This group, made up mostly of married cou-ples, is led by Robbie and Kim Mayse, and they meet in our mission building, which is the metal building located across the parking lot to the North of the main build-ing. Enter through the door on the left.

Team Class: This group of mixed adults is led by Paul and Beverly Papan, and they meet in room 113.

Young Women's Class: This group is led by Amy Qui-senberry, and they meet in the Conference Room (room 122).

Ladies' Prayer & Share Class: This group is led by Nina

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A Place Where Kids Are Safe and Loved . . . We have many reasons to be

proud (in the best sense!) of our church, but one of my greatest points of pride (in the best sense!) is the way our church welcomes children and youth. Generally, these young folks are more active and energetic than most of us; I’m thankful for the energy and enthusiasm they bring into

our building. I think I once displayed those tireless qualities, but it has been more than a few years ago! I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home in which my mom and dad took me to church from before the time I was born. Many of the children and youth who attend our church are also blessed in this way, but many of them are not. Some have only the adults here in our building to look to for Christian role models to emulate. Let us do our best to see that they know they are safe and loved here. Occasionally, one of these precious ones may bump into us in the hall while moving more quickly than we do. Big deal! Sometimes they may scratch a wall, spill a drink that stains the carpet, or break an item? So what? Someone has wisely said that it is easier to repair or replace these items than it is to re-claim an eternal soul. We do well to remind ourselves of Jesus’ words when His disciples sought to put themselves and their adult companions at ease by dismissing a group of children:

“Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not re-ceive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” (Mark 10:14-15)

The Scriptures say that “Jesus was indignant!” I believe when He saw His disciples rebuking the children, Jesus may have been angrier than at any other time. He knew how impressiona-ble these little ones were, and it is still true today. Again, let our gatherings be such that these children and youth are assured of their safety and our love for them. Re-member, “the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

Bill

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Preston

COMING

Disciple Now, Feb 1-3, Communitywide Worship on Sunday, Feb 3rd, 11am at the GHS Performing Arts Ctr Student Sunday Morning GROW Group, Sundays, Feb 10,

17, & 24, 9:45am, Studying the Apostle John and love Rooted Student Ministry, Wednesdays, Feb 6, 13, 20, & 27 - , 6pm, Diving into Genesis Feed the Homeless, Saturday, Feb 16th - Servers depart from

Missions Building parking lot at 10:15am

FEBRUARY DEACONS ON CALL

03 David Quisenberry ................................... 817-825-6322

10 Brad Quisenberry ..................................... 817-825-6321

17 Robbie Mayse ........................................... 254-231-1431

24 Jeff Moore ................................................. 817-933-2190

When I think about February, I think about Valentine's Day and love. Love is the common theme through-out God's word, and yet we some-times take it for granted. This month, our Student Ministry is looking at what the apostle John has to say about love during our Sunday Morning

GROW Group. Through his gospel and letters, John desired to make it clear in our hearts what God's love is truly all about. Love for Jesus, love for others, and love for God's Word are results of knowing God's love personally. When we begin to have an understanding of just how much God loves us, our hearts should overflow with joy! To continue with knowing more about God's love, on Wednesday nights we're dig-ging deep into the book of Genesis. We see God's love right from the beginning! In crea-tion, in making us in His image, and in His drawing us to Himself so that we can be in fellowship and in a relationship with Him. Men like Abel, Noah, Abraham, and Joseph loved and trusted God, and by looking at their lives it is my prayer that we too have as strong a faith in God's love for us as these heroes did. So many of our students who attend this year's community wide Disciple Now Weekend, February 1st—3rd, will have the opportunity to continue growing in the love of Jesus, and show His love to their friends and family. The theme for this year is Unity. We know that when we are unified in loving Jesus and others in truth, the Lord works in our lives in incredible ways. Please join me in committing to pray for our students, as they come to know how deep the Father's love is for them.

Daniel

Know • Grow • Show

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From the Children’s Director

Welcome to February! We have had a great month back in CDO! January went by so quickly! This month we will have a Valentine’s ice cream sundae party on February 14th! Parents are invited to join their kids for a sundae! Make plans to be here at 2:15pm! We are also hav-ing our monthly color celebration on the 14th—Purple, Pink and White Day! So anything purple, pink or white will work! It will be a fun day! Thank you, parents, for bringing your kids each week! We have such a good time with them. The 2019-2020 school year enrollment packets will be out before you know it! As always, if you have questions, please let me know. This is a great year at CDO and our teachers are excellent. I am so thankful for the work they always do!

I hope February is a wonderful month for you and your fam-

ily!

Friday, February 15th, 6-10pm For Ages 6 months up to 5th grade

Includes: Childcare, Activities, Snack Cost: $10 1st Child/$5 Each Add’l Sibling

Bring Your Child’s Supper

Reservation Deadline: February 13th, 4pm If making your reservation by email to the church, be

sure to get a response from us. No response means we

do not have you on the list! So call us at 817-866-4430.

Happy February! Thank you everyone who came and supported us in our camp fundraiser! You guys are amazing!! Parent’s Night Out is back in full swing! We are fundraising for kids’ camp! We will have PNO on the 15th from 6—10pm. The cost will be the same: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional sibling! We need to know you are coming no later than Wednesday the 13th of February at 4pm. PLEASE call or email the church office. Don’t forget dinner for your child! It is early in the year, but I’m always looking ahead to sum-mer! I am looking for VBS volunteers! If you are interested in helping with this amazing week sharing Christ with chil-dren, let me know! I know we have a place for you! The dates and times for VBS this year are June 23—27, 6—8:30pm. The theme is “In The Wild”! Start praying now for the leaders and the kids that come to VBS!! VBS is a wonderful way to help the people in Grandview Know they are loved by Jesus. It also helps kids and adults to Grow in their faith and it is a way to Show Jesus’ love to oth-ers!! Please consider helping with this great week! We are going back to Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose, Texas this year for kid’s camp! Camp dates for 2019 are a little different!!! The dates are July 11—15. Yes that is a

Thursday to Monday!!! Our kids have had a blast the last few years and we are looking forward to another wonderful

week! If you have any questions, please let me know! The cost for camp is $200 per camper. Do not let money be an issue. We have scholarships available. If you need one, please come see me! February is such a great month to talk with your kids about Christ! We have the holiday that revolves around love, and what greater show of love than Jesus dying for us! I want to encourage you to look for ways this month to talk to your kids about Christ! Help them find ways to show love to others the way God shows love to them! It could be mak-ing Valentines and taking them to the nursing home, or making something special for a teacher or a neighbor! Everything you do as a parent impacts your kids! They learn from you, because they are always watching you! Help them see the love of Christ in you, as you show it to others!

Ms. Amy

CDO Wear BLUE Day! Tuesday, January 15th

Ms. Amy

Wear Purple, Pink, or White Day

Thursday, February 14th!!

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PAID Grandview, TX Permit No. 8

First Baptist Church PO Box 454 Grandview, Texas 76050 (817) 866-4430 www.gvfbc.org / gvfbc@windstream.net Corey Cornutt, Pastor Daniel Johnson, Minister of Students Bill Louthan, Minister of Music Amy Curry, Children’s Ministry Director Joel Allen, Contemporary Worship Minister

Sundays - Traditional Worship 8:30am Sunday AM GROW Grps 9:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Sr Adult GROW Grp 2:00pm

Wednesdays - Student Ministry Grp 6:00pm FBC Kids 6:30pm Ladies/Men’s GROW Grps 6:30pm Mixed Adults GROW Grps 6:30pm

FOR THE RECORD WEEK OF: Dec 23 Dec 30 Jan 06 Jan 13 Jan 20 SS Attendance: 114 No SS 137 171 142 8:30 Worship: (Christmas Eve 198) 83 63 64 11:00 Worship: ***110 ***138 134 158 140 Income Rec’d: 14938.82 30401.02 **28164.74 12257.49 8244.03 BUDGET: YTD Required: 566432.36 551970.78 11722.95 23445.90 35168.85 YTD Receipts: 577325.09 569008.95 13830.88 23541.11 31234.04 Wkly Required: 10892.93 10892.93 11722.95 11722.95 11722.95 Wkly Receipts: 11844.69 17038.17 13830.88 9710.23 7692.93

*All online donations may or may not have been reported /included this date at newsletter print time. **Includes Talbert Endowment. ***Combined Worship Services.

Address Service Requested

Lord’s

Supper

Sunday February 10th

Both

Worship Services

Office Closed: Monday, February 18th

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I find myself often discussing worship as something we do throughout our daily lives. Our pattern of beliefs and the ways we worship include our weekly worship services, scripture reading, and the prayers that help us center ourselves on God. I think worship should interrupt our

daily lives with the goodness of God. As a church, we look to some aspects of the church calendar to help us look to God working throughout the entire year.

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. - Psalm 51:1-17

As we are diving headfirst in a new year may this scripture be our confession and our prayer. That God would wash us clean and make us new. In doing so, we may walk through some som-ber moments. We are nearing Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. The season of Lent is a time of repentance and a time to look inward at what God is doing in our lives. In the somber mo-ments, we are also called to look hopefully to the message of Easter. Lent helps to sober our hearts to the miracle of Easter. So, as we near Ash Wednesday, may we be a community that thinks of the ways God has and is continuing to redeem us. May we be thankful for all that we have been given. And may we celebrate Easter with full and sincere hearts.

Grace and Peace,

Joel

01 Hadley Irwin, Jo Lynn Mayes, Davis Pearce, Eva Perrin 02 Toby Hall, Kristi Meehan, LeAnne Pollock, Jack Repenning 03 Debbie Cagle, Emily Hahn, Betty Stoker 04 Bonnie Guede, Larry Smith 05 Karsyn Bennett, Lauren Ducommun, Allison Stoddard, Carrie

Summerhill 06 Eli Schneider 07 Cindy Raley 08 Misty Mayse, Bobbie Jane Mosley, Maurie Yeoman 09 Kimber Gabel, Hannah Hale, Debbie Watson, Bernice Woods 10 Natalie Gilles, Halle Hudson, Bailey Scarbrough, Joseph Williams 11 Rebecca Anderson, Cheryl Cornutt, Cooper Miller 12 Charles Beverly, Landri Irwin 14 Brianne Ricke 15 Scott Derting, Maria Poyer 16 Paula Bruner, Adam Emery 17 Caden Emery, Abigail Repenning 18 Noah Barron 19 Diane Rose, Rodney Schronk, Dave Thomas 20 Tricia Clynch, Mick Davis 21 Ken Davis 22 Rob Miller, Ashleigh Pippin, Shayna Russo, Rylee Truman 23 Maxine Martin 24 Gayle Clendennen, Keith Davis, Randy Wagonseller 25 Dawson Derting, Delainee Derting, Christina Grimes, Kari

Luster, Jimmy Ray 27 Dylan Ricke 28 Bill Louthan 29 Jennifer Boyd, Kellie Holder

Please report any corrections to the church office.

Lord, Hear Our Prayer continues . . .

Contemporary

WORSHIP

Celebrating Birthdays

Have you noticed the Wives in Prayer (WIP) and the Moms in Prayer (MIP) groups in the youth room at FBCGV on Tuesday mornings (9am for WIP and 10 am for MIP)? Moms in Prayer is an international organiza-tion open to all women who have a heart for chil-

dren (whether you are a mom, grandma, aunt, sister or neither). Dur-ing our time in MIP, we praise and thank our Lord, and pray Scripture over our children. There is nothing more beautiful than hearing anoth-er mother pray Scripture over your child, and then having the oppor-tunity to pray for the teachers and administrators in our community here and elsewhere - this has been a true blessing to me. Wives in Prayer is as the title suggests - wives pray over each other with praises, thanksgiving and Scripture. We also pray over our husbands in the same way. Additionally, we pray for marriages in our churches and community here and elsewhere because marriages are under attack in America. These prayer times are for us as wives to lift up our hearts to the Lord and teach us how to pray for one another with love and compassion. Judy Lehnhardt and I have been praying over our own children for several years now and we have seen blessings beyond our imagi-

nation. Judy has been led to start the Wives in Prayer group because of the need in our churches and community. In both, what is prayed about stays in the group - we maintain confidentiality. There is no judg-ing or bashing - just prayers of supplication. Praying is referenced many times in the Bible for good reason: prayer works. For some of you I know there are anxiety, worry, and fear - so please come and pray with us!

1 Thessalonians 5:17—pray without ceasing (KJV) Matthew 18:20—For where two or three are gathered together

in my name, there am I in the midst of them. (KJV)

Sincerely,

Donnella Flowers-Carberry and Judy Lehnhardt

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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6:30 DNow Sign In 7:00 DNow Begins

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3 9:15 Prayer Time 9:45 Sun AM GROW Grps 11:00 DNow Communitywide Worship @ GHS 2:00 GV Nursing Home 2:00 Sr A Grow Grp 6:00 FBI Class

4 9:00 Sew ‘n Sews 6:00 FBI Class

5 7:30/8:30 CDO 9:00 Wives Prayer Mtg 9:00 Staff Mtg 10:00 Moms Prayer Mtg

6 6:00 Wed Supper 6:00 Student Ministry 6:30 FBC Kids 6:30 Adult GROW Grps Ladies GROW Grp Men’s GROW Grp

7 7:30/8:30 CDO 9:00 FBI Class 5:00 Primetimers

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10 7:30 Deacons Mtg 7:45 Choir Rehearsal 8:00 Prayer Time 8:00 Worship Com Mtg 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sun AM GROW Grps 11:00 Worship 2:00 Sr A Grow Grp 6:00 FBI Class

11 9:00 Sew ‘n Sews 6:00 FBI Class

12 7:30/8:30 CDO 9:00 Wives Prayer Mtg 9:00 Staff Mtg 10:00 Moms Prayer Mtg

13 4:00 PNO Reservations Due 6:00 Wed Supper 6:00 Student Ministry 6:30 FBC Kids 6:30 Adult GROW Grps Ladies GROW Grp Men’s GROW Grp 7:30 B/F Committee

14 7:30/8:30 CDO Wear Purple, Pink or White Day 2:15 CDO Valentine Sundae Parties 9:00 FBI Class 5:00 Primetimers

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6:00-10:00 Parents Night Out

16 9:45 Homeless Min COOKS Depart 10:15 Homeless Min SERVERS Depart

17 7:45 Choir Rehearsal 8:00 Prayer Time 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sun AM GROW Grps 11:00 Worship 2:00 Sr A Grow Grp 4:00 Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Class 6:00 FBI Class 6:00 Church Conf

18 9:00 Sew ‘n Sews 6:00 FBI Class Church Office Closed

19 7:30/8:30 CDO 9:00 Wives Prayer Mtg 9:00 Staff Mtg 10:00 Moms Prayer Mtg

20 6:00 Wed Supper 6:00 Student Ministry 6:30 FBC Kids 6:30 Adult GROW Grps Ladies GROW Grp Men’s GROW Grp 7:30 Com on Com

21 7:30/8:30 CDO 9:00 FBI Class 5:00 Primetimers

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24 7:45 Choir Rehearsal 8:00 Prayer Time 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sun AM GROW Grps 11:00 Worship 2:00 Sr A Grow Grp 4:00 Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Class 6:00 FBI Class

25 9:00 Sew ‘n Sews 6:00 FBI Class

26 7:30/8:30 CDO 9:00 Wives Prayer Mtg 9:00 Staff Mtg 10:00 Moms Prayer Mtg

27 6:00 Wed Supper 6:00 Student Ministry 6:30 FBC Kids 6:30 Adult GROW Grps Ladies GROW Grp Men’s GROW Grp 7:30 Nominating Com

28 7:30/8:30 CDO 9:00 FBI Class 5:00 Primetimers

February 2019

Disciple Now Weekend at CCBC

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By Baptism—Aaron Miller, Mason Schneider,

Codi Collins, Kenna Collins By Statement—Jayne Lawing

Yolanda Alvarado Jarrod and Nancy Peabody College

Jake Bennett David and Paula Quisenberry NC

Mary Harrell Naomi Etheredge MF David and Paula Quisenberry NC Tom and Sharon Brock GF

Dalton Hughes David and Paula Quisenberry NC

Lois Peabody Jarrod and Nancy Peabody College

Carl Peppers Barbara Peppers MisF

Laverne Stevens David and Paula Quisenberry NC

Gary Wright Mary Ray BN Roger and Kari Killion BN

Wed PM Adult Bible Study Class Kathy Buck GF

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Has debt robbed your freedom and stolen your joy? Battle back! Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts will teach you how to beat debt and build wealth with the most powerful tool there is . . . your income. Sign up for this Financial Peace University group today!

Sunday, February 17th—Sunday, April 14th 4pm—5:30pm

at the FBC Missions Building Cost: $69.00

Childcare available by reservation only! Coordinators: Brad and Ellen Pearce

817-667-7309

Stewardship Sunday: February 17th

2018 Contribution Statements have either been picked up or mailed by the end of January. If you did not receive yours or you have any questions concerning your statement, contact Sharon Brock in the church office at 817-866-4430.

BF Building Fund BN Benevolence Fund BTSF Back to School Fair CDO Children’s Day Out CDO Sch Children’s Day Out Scholarship Fund CCF Children Camp Fund CM Children Ministry

CF Choir Fund FFF Funeral Food Fund

GF General Fund HM Homeless Ministry

IM International Missions KF Kitchen Fund LF Library Fund

MF Memorial Fund

MisF Missions Fund MTF Mission Trip MusF Music Fund

NC New Construction OO Overcoming Obstacles

SSF Sew ‘n Sews Fund YCS Youth Camp Scholarship

YF Youth Fund