First Baptist Church, Somerville, NJ

 Come!!!

  First Advent Sunday

Worship service at 11 am

Sermon Topic: Come, Jesus Come

 We  Celebrated the 175th

First Baptist  Church

   Anniversary 

Special Thanks: The anniversary committee extends their expressions of gratitude for the faithfulness and commitment of all those who supported and participated in First Baptist 175th Church Anniversary. The Bible reminds us " And  whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17NIV)

“Anniversary Theme: “Putting God First”

“But Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these

things will be given to you”

Matthew 6:33

First    Baptist    Preschool

Registration is OPEN for 2018-2019 Please come and register as soon as possible

Visit the Preschool Link for more information

http://www.firstbaptistpreschool.org/programs

Are you looking for a Fun Flexible Enjoyable and Affordable program for your child?

Come and Join us for Wee Play!!!https://firstbaptistpreschool.org/programs/wee-play/

Wee Play is offered on
Wednesdays: 9:15 - 10:00 & 10:00 - 10:45
&
Thursdays: 9:15 - 10:00

Wee Play is a Parent/Child Play Program that offers a colorful variety of indoor play equipment. Singing, movement and musical instruments enhance verbal skills and rhythm. Our program also encourages developmental skills such as eye, hand and foot coordination, gross motor abilities, and balance on safe, padded equipment. It's an excellent opportunity to share a wonderful experience with your child in a fun-filled environment.

Classes are 45 mins and you can sign up on a monthly basis or for the full year with a 10% discount. Please contact the preschool for more details.

 PUTTING GOD FIRST

Our church theme verse for 2018 and our 175^th Church Anniversary is “Putting God’s First”  Matthew 7:24, which says, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Notice what Jesus declared. He starts off by saying, “Whoever hears these words of mine…’ This is knowledge!  He then says, “…and puts them into practice...” This is wisdom! For those who hear God’s Word and then proceed to do what God’s Word says, Jesus says they are ‘like a wise man who built his house on the rock’. Let us start building our life in 2018 on the strong foundation in Jesus Christ. (7:24–25).

Jesus says, “The only way to build a strong foundation is by obeying and putting into practice His words.” He begins His parable in 7:24 with the word “therefore,” which looks back to the entire Sermon on the Mount. In light of His teachings, Jesus says, “Everyone who hears these words of Mine7 and acts on them, may be compared to a wise8 man who built his house on the rock.” Jesus uses the word “everyone” and reveals that His words are intended for all people past, present and future. He begins by stating that you must “hear” His words. In order to do so you must willing to confront the truth.

There are several ways to accomplish this task. We can in 2018 be more fully committed to understanding God’s word by reading the studying the Bible, by attending Sunday worship services on time, by getting involved in classes and small groups, and by associating ourselves with other Christian friends we can learn and grow from. While all of this you have heard before, this is what we do in other areas of life, right? If you want to get better at learning learn a skill or profession you must seek out the necessary information. A student listens to the teachers and guidance counselors to become more knowledgeable in their subject matter that may lead to scholarships to continue their education.  A craftsman becomes an apprentice to learn from those who are more experienced. In each of these cases, it is essential to not just hear the truth but to listen and apply the truth to everyday life. 

As we begin this New Year let us open our hearts and ears to listen carefully to others with an open mind.The best listeners I know are people who ask lots of clarifying questions such as: “What do you mean?” “Are you saying...?” “Can you explain that further?” These questions show that a person is listening and seeking understanding.. We should ask clarifying questions when interacting with Christ’s words. Is God telling me something? Do I need to repent as ask forgiveness of something I did wrong? Is this what the Lord is asking me to do in 2018?

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Loreno R. Flemmings