This page updated Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Annual Theme (September, 2009 - August 2010)
"The Five Tasks of the Church"
CHANGE FROM A DOLLAR:
As I write this article, the weather outside is cold and rainy. However, we all know that in southeast Texas spring cannot be far away. I’m already seeing the evidence of spring in the junk mail I receive trying to sell me construction supplies, gardening equipment and packages of seeds. Jesus told a parable about the growing season of nature: “He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: ‘Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed’” (Mark 4:3). In the parable of the Sower, the farmer scattered hundreds of seeds as he prepared for a harvest. God is the One who does the sowing as gospel seeds are scattered.
Five Tasks of the Church EVANGELISM:
FELLOWSHIP:
WORSHIP:
MINISTRY (CARING):
DISCIPLESHIP:
Pine Forest Baptist Church has established a PRAYER REQUEST LINE and Prayer WEB-SITE. If you have a special prayer need, even one that might be confidential, you
may call the church at 786-1575. A ministry assistant will take your information and notify a special group of prayer warriors by e-mail of your special prayer needs. If you prefer, you may go on-line to
www.gotprayers.org and send a prayer request.
The Lord has given the Church the responsibility of reaching the world with the Good News of Jesus. Many have agreed that this responsibility can be divided into Five Tasks of the Church: Evangelism, Fellowship, Worship, Caring, and Discipleship. During the next several months, we will be emphasizing each of these tasks, how we are implementing them, and how you can be involved in the process.
One way to reach the world with the Good News of Jesus is in the second task, fellowship. We emphasize the importance of fellowship, how we implement that, and how you can be involved in the process. Look for ways to meet and fellowship with different church members. Pray for your fellow members at PFBC. Fill out a prayer card and place it in one of the baskets in the Worship Center foyer. Join a Supper Club for fellowship with other church members. Make new friends!
During January, we will be focusing on the third task of the Church, Worship. We will emphasize the importance of worship, how we implement that, and how you can be involved in the process. This month look for ways to worship both at church and in your home.
The Church has the responsibility of reaching the world with the Good News of Jesus. The responsibility can be divided into Five Tasks of the Church: Evangelism, Fellowship, Worship, Caring, and Discipleship. During February, we are focusing on the fourth task of the Church, Caring. We will emphasize the importance of caring for others, how we implement that, and how you can be involved in the process. This month look for more ways to care for others both at church and in your home.
The Church has the responsibility of reaching the world with the Good News of Jesus. The responsibility can be divided into Five Tasks of the Church: Evangelism, Fellowship, Worship, Caring, and Discipleship. During March, we are focusing on the fifth task of the Church, Discipleship. We will emphasize the teaching ministries of the church. We want everyone to have opportunities to learn and to grow as a Christian. Do you regularly attend a Sunday Bible Study Class? If not, join one this week that fits your age group.
Many of our members have chosen to participate in the “Read the Bible Through” project. In one year you too can read the entire Bible. It takes only about 15 to 20 minutes a day. Just think, you can read every word of God’s message to us contained in Old and New Testaments. There are no “other “testaments” or books of doctrine that are from God…just the Bible. If you would like to view or print the updated reading schedule for 2009, click HERE. Make 2009 the year your life changed!
New…“Read Through in Two”!
We are beginning a new way of reading the whole Bible. It’s called “Read Through in Two.” The pace is not as fast and you can spend more time on what you enjoy. Pick up your readings from your Bible Study department or the Sanctuary foyer. Start the New Year out right. Begin your daily reading of God’s Word!
You may view and download the updated Bible readings for 2010 on this page.
Click here for “Read the Bible Through.pdf” (76kb)
Click here for “Read Through in Two.pdf” (162kb)
Click here if you prefer a Word Document “Read Through in Two.doc” (79kb)
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5 Tasks of the Church
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