August 5, 2021 Newsletter

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We’re beginning a BRAND NEW, 5 week sermon series in August called, “I’m In”! As we begin looking towards the launch of our in-home Community Groups in September, we will take the month of August to look at God’s plan for community and the part YOU play in making Biblical community a reality! 
   End of Summer Ladies’ Breakfast
 
What fun we had visiting over summer lunches!  
  To wrap up summer lunches for 2021, you are invited 
       to come to Kathy Reimer’s backyard (608 N. Tulane) for breakfast.
9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 7th
   Menu:  breakfast burritos, mixed fruit, and banana bread 
Please bring your own coffee!
  You may park in the back parking lot of FSBC and come in the back gate, 
      or you may park in the front and come in the side gate.  
   Join us to enjoy the outdoors and visiting over breakfast!
                                          Food Cupboard

July Food Cupboard Numbers: 
Total People Served – 103     New Families – 2
Families/Households Served – 41
 
Our next food cupboard will be on Saturday, August 14th from 10:00 –  11:30 AM at the east entrance of the church.  
If you have any questions or would like to help with the Food Cupboard, call Cheryl Dreitz at 620-655-3548.  Thanks for your help with this ministry!
                                    To RSVP for re/charge, click below
             https://fsbcliberal.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/960189
What’s Your Story?
Have You Shared It?

All of June and July, we have been looking at Snapshots of changed lives in scripture.  The truth is, if you are a follower of Jesus, you have a changed life as well.  The story of that change is your testimony.

For the rest of the month, we are excited to invite you to share your story in a uniquely different way.  We want to help you use the website www.1millionstories.org as a way of sharing your unique story of God’s work in your life.  We will have a video booth set up and ready to record your video testimony for the next three weeks at FSBC.  If you would prefer to simply write your story we can help you with that as well.
Once your story is uploaded to the website, it will be assigned a story number which you can share with others so they can view/read your testimony online.  This is a unique tool you can use to share your story with anyone you are having a conversation with, be that conversation long or short.  We will have “story cards” printed with our church information, the 1million stories web address and a blank for you to fill in your story number. 

In order to help these recording sessions flow smoothly, here are a few things to consider:
  1. Start by writing down your story.  While you don’t want to read your story to the camera, writing down what you want to share first can help you to organize your thoughts before coming to record.
    Consider your “before/how/after.”  
    1. What was your life like before you met Jesus? How did you live? What characterized your life?
    2. How were you introduced to Jesus and what convinced you that you were a sinner in need of salvation? 
    3. How has Jesus changed your life? What characterizes your life now that you have asked Jesus to be your Lord?
  2. Make sure that the Gospel is clear.  Focus on the Savior more than your sin.  Our stories should make God the hero.  He is the one who saves.
  3. Keep it short and simple.  Especially for a video testimony, shoot for 3-4 minutes.  If you are having a conversation with someone where you have more time and they are interested in hearing more, by all means keep sharing, but for this situation, brevity is our friend.
  4. Practice telling your story.  Ask a friend or family member if you could share your story with them. Practice increases confidence.
  5. Come prepared to video on a Sunday morning, or sign up for a time to come video during the week.  We want to make it as simple as possible for you to share.

We are excited to see how God will use your stories to grow His kingdom!

Click Here To Sign Up for Sharing Your Story!
If you haven’t done so yet, download the Church Center App today! With this app you can:

1. View our Sermon Archives
2. Connect with FSBC and ask for Prayer
3. Give Securely Online
4. Pre-Check In your children
5. Keep Connected with the Groups you’re a part of

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You now have many safe and secure options for your giving towards FSBC, you may:

1. Drop off contributions on Sunday or church during office hours.

2. Mail contributions to –
    First Southern Baptist Church
    621 N Western
    Liberal, Kansas  67901

3. Use our NEW Online giving! You can do so from desktop or mobile devices        here: https://fsbcliberal.churchcenter.com/giving, or you can download our          new Church Center App 
Thank you so much for sending the rose to Norma Jean Isaacs funeral.

Reita Isaacs & Family
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Offering required weekly $11,374.03 
 
Offering received for August 1, 2021 – $15,115.90
           
Year to date budgeted $352,594.93    Year to date received $303,997.95
 
Christian Light Foundation – $310.00
Bill Koehn Offering – $3,681.43