"Gear-Up!"

My son, Sam, plays baseball. Once and a while he gets put in a dangerous position behind homeplate & catches an inning or two. They make him wear special equipment to protect him. The helmet with a mask protects his face and head from foul tips off the bat. His padded glove keeps his hand from stinging after catching hard throws. The chest pad covers the middle of his body and his shin guards protect his knees & legs. (they even require a cup) In Eph. 6, Paul writes that we need to wear our spiritual gear to protect us from the devil's schemes. We should put on the belt of truth so the "father of lies" cannot trick us. The breatplate of righteousness protects us from doing wrong. The gospel of peace and shield of faith will keep satan's seeds of doubt and worry from harming us. The helmet of salvation reminds us that we are God's children. And being armed with the sword of the spirit-the Word of God-is the most powerful weapon against the evil one. A catcher wouldn't think of catching an inning without his equipment on. No one should enter the game of life without the proper gear!

"T-E-A-M"

Did you see the two tall players on the winning Men's and Women's basketball teams in the NCAAs? Wow! Anthony Davis was blocking or altering almost every shot. And Britteny Griener was dominating, even dunking during two games! What if all 5 kids on the court were super long and tall? Wouldn't that be the best team ever-no! They'd probably loose their fair share od games. Those tall kids usually have trouble dribbling in traffic and aren't the best outside stooters. Little guards could dribble around them since nig kids aren't that quick on the perimeter either. That's how Paul described the church in 1 Cor. 12:27. We all have different talents and abilities that God has gifted us with for His service. If we all could sing, who would preach? If we all could dance, then who would sew quilts? Just like the puzzle pieces in the cross above-remember the old coaches acrosstic: Together Everyone Achieves More!

2012 Palm Sunday Parade

We had a great time following the donkey around the Independence Square at 9:30am on Palm Sunday. We gathered with other churches on the square for a lovely worship service at the steps of the court house and a warm pararde. It was neat to join with our neighbors in Christ to publicly announce our excitement in Christ!

FBC KIDZ Egg Hunt

The weather was kind and cleared off for us just before noon so we could enjoy or annual KIDZ Street Egg Hunt! The turn out was very good considering the cold and wetness. Candy and prizes were enjoyed by all-a special thanks to those that braved the rain and help spread eggs at the last minute:)