SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 Vol. 88 I No. 37

Evangel Weekend Guide

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Dr. Jerry Pipes, Pastor John Holland, Minister of Music & Senior Adults

Jason Mercer, Minister of Children

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October 5th

TITHES & OFFERINGS

This week at FBC

09/13/20

Budget Required $ 17,614.44

Budget $ 14,250.00

Designated $ 1,867.00

Building $ 85.00

Total $ 16,202.00

Year-to-Date

Budget Required $651,734.28

Year-to-Date

Budget Receipts $611,857.16

Over (Under) Budget $ (39,877.12)

The Treasure

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field,

which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells

all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven

is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had

found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and

bought it.” (Matthew 13:44-46)

I know you are rejoicing that I have come into your life. But let

Me ask you, have you numbered your assets? Have you totaled

up your riches? I want you to see Me as a treasure hidden in a

field. I once told My disciples about a man who was working in

someone else’s field. It might have come about as he was

plowing the field, that his plowshare suddenly struck a buried

box. There the dark and rotted exterior was unearthed in open

sunlight. The farmer, stopped by the unusual occurrence, pried

the cask open. Its contents glittered gold in the Palestine sun.

The man’s good fortune paralyzed him with doubt, but he did a

wise thing. He closed the cask and quickly buried the box again.

He marked the place where this rich treasure lay. He hurried into

town, totaled up all he owned, and sold every asset. Then, still

celebrating his good fortune, he took his total life savings—all his

worth—and bought the field. Then he returned to the field and

claimed the treasure that was his.

His good fortune reminds us of the jeweler who, in the process of

buying and selling gems, came across a pearl of rare size and

beauty. He too sold every other jewel he owned and with the

proceeds he brought this splendid pearl of great worth.

Such fortune—indeed the same great fortune—has also come to

you. I want you to look around at the people who hoard their

worthless possessions. Their earthly things may make them look

rich. But in your heart you know that they are desperately in

need. For in any moment they might die and then they would

have to enter eternity owning nothing of real eternal value. Think

about your joy. Share your story. Help them turn to Me in

repentance and faith that they might know Me, the only true

treasure.

YOUTH NEWS Oneeighty

September 23rd- 6:30 p.m. –3rd Floor

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS Extended Session – September 20th – 11:00 a.m.

Audrianna Rogers

Kids on Mission & Mission Friends

Until we are able to meet for Kids on Mission and

Sunday School, we will provide weekly home resources

for you and Your family through our FBC KIDS Online.

Thanks to our curriculum publishers, you and your family can

have access to the same great content taught in our classes

each week at home. These resources are available to all our

community looking for resources to lead their children in

Bible Study from toddlers – 6th grade.

Sunday, September 20

Phase 2 Worship Service will continue with 75% occupancy, doors

open at 10:30 a.m. Please review the plan at www.fbcwinn.com

Tuesday, September 22

7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Wednesday, September 23

6:00 PM Prayer Meeting Zoom

6:30 PM Oneeighty

From Dr. Jerry Pipes

Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child 2020 is “full steam ahead!” The

COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted everyday life in some

way for nearly everyone on the planet. Yet, Samaritan’s Purse

continues to share the eternal hope of the Gospel and to serve in

Jesus’ Name. If you haven’t already started packing shoeboxes,

now is the time! There are Operation Christmas Child

shoeboxes and brochures in the church office for our church

members.

We want boys and girls around the world to know that God

loves them and has not forgotten them during this time of fear

and uncertainty. We are trusting God as we make plans to

traditionally collect Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes during National Collection Week Nov. 16–23, 2020. Happy

shoebox packing!

Phase 3 Reopening Update We have now entered into Phase 3, which means we may

increase our capacity to 75%. In order to do this safely, we

ask that you diligently continue to skip every other pew as

marked. We also ask you to social distance at least 6 feet

from other family units when possible. Please utilize all of the

available space on the row you choose (sides and center), and

move inward to accommodate others if necessary. Finally, we

ask that you wear facemasks upon entering and exiting the

building (to and from your seat) at a minimum. –Dr. Dupree

WELCOME TO First Baptist Winnfield

Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are looking for a church

home, our prayer is that you feel as welcome as you really are. We hope

that you will be able to connect with people who share your desire to grow

in faith, strengthen your family and serve God in our community.

Whether you are a member, regular attender, are back for the first time in

a long time or a first-time guest; during this time of worship, may you find

peace in your heart and purpose in your life.

Welcome to FBC Winnfield and join us in worship through singing and

the study of God’s Word.

“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs”

Psalms 100:2

Sincerely His and Willingly Yours!

Dr. Jerry Pipes