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Pastor's Corner

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.
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    We are preparing for a scattering of Gospel Seeds in March. Please protect March 27, Saturday, from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon on your calendar. We are going to scatter God’s Word throughout our church field by delivering 2,000 gospel packets and hanging them on the door-knobs of homes. Inside each packet will be a DVD that contains an interactive presentation of the Gospel, as well as an audio version of John’s Gospel. There also will be information about church activities, fun items for the kids and offers of prayer. We need a large number of volunteers to hang these packets on the door-knobs of our neighborhood homes. Will you help us?
    This distribution is part of Texas Hope 2010 in which we are trying to share the gospel of Jesus in our community before Easter. The entire family can help us pass out these packets.

Hope to see you this Sunday in God’s house,
Dr. Dollar


Five Tasks of the Church

EVANGELISM:
    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.

FELLOWSHIP:
    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!

WORSHIP:
    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.

MINISTRY (CARING):
    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.

DISCIPLESHIP:
    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.


    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.


Sermon Topics for Morning Worship Services

Annual Theme (September, 2009 - August 2010)
♥  "The Five Tasks of the Church"  ♥

Pastor's Sermon Schedule:       

June 14 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "The Crippled Man Who was Found by Jesus"
(Acts 3:1-20)
June 21 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Staying True to God in a Hostile Environment"
(Acts 4:1-22)
June 28 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "How to Shake Up the World"
(Acts 4:23-37)
July 5 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Separation Between Church and State"
(Acts 5:17-42)
July 12 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
(Acts 5:1-16)
July 19 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Order Out of Chaos"
(Acts 6:1-7)
July 26 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "An Unlikely Conversion"
(Acts 9:1-19)
August 2 Sermon by Rev. Ben West - "A Glimpse of Heaven"
 
August 9 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "How God Stretches Us"
(Acts 10:19-30)
August 16 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "The Model of a Healthy Church"
(Acts 11:19-30)
August 23 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "God's Leadership in the Turning Points of Life"
(Acts 16:1-10)
August 30 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Staying True to the Message of the Cross"
(Acts 17:16-18:1; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5)
September 6 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Revival in Corinth"
(Acts 18:1-18)
September 13 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Wake Up!"
(Acts 20:7-12)
September 20 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "What Will be Your Legacy?"
(Acts 20:13-37)
September 27 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Paul in Rome"
(Acts 28:11-31)
October 4 Sermon by guest preacher, Dr. Wayne Shuffield, Faith Renewal Conference - "Tough Faith"
Genesis 11:26-12:3
  ♥  Task # 1. Evangelism  ♥  
October 11 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "The Beginning of Evangelism"
(Genesis 3)
October 18 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "A Heart for Evangelism"
(Matthew 9:35-38)
October 25 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Occasions for Evangelism"
(John 4)
  ♥  Task # 2. Fellowship  ♥  
November 1 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Jesus and the Twelve"
(Mark 3:13-19)
November 8 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Fellowship During the Storms of Life"
(Matthew 8:23-27)
November 15 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Fellowship and the Miracles of Life"
(Matthew 14:22-32)
November 22 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Fellowship and Devine Revelation"
(Matthew 16:13-20)
November 29 Sermon by Rev. Ben West - "Elijah"
1 Kings 18-19
December 6 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Home for Christmas" A Worship Experience
 
December 13 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Hope During Confusion"
(Luke 1:26-56)
December 20 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Joy in Seeing Hope"
(Luke 2:1-20)
December 27 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "The Hope of Our Salvation"
(Luke 2:21-40)
  ♥  Task # 3. Worship  ♥  
January 3 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Great Worship Experiences in the Bible: Isaiah"
(Isaiah 6:1-13)
January 10 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Great Worship Experiences in the Bible: Jacob at Bethel"
(Genesis 28:10-22)
January 17 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Great Worship Experiences in the Bible: Moses in the Cleft of the Rock"
(Exodus 33:12-23)
January 24 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Great Worship Experiences in the Bible: Elisha and His Servant"
(2 Kings 6:1-7)
January 31 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Great Worship Experiences in the Bible: Jesus' Transfiguration"
(Matthew 17:1-13)
  ♥  Task # 4. Caring  ♥  
February 7 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "The Good Samaritan"
(Luke 10:25-37)
February 14 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "Jesus and the Adulterous Woman"
(John 7:53-8:11)
February 21 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "The Loving Father"
(Luke 15:11-32)
February 28 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "The Widow's Oil"
(2 Kings 4:1-7)
  ♥  Task # 5. Discipleship  ♥  
March 7 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "How Does God Grow Me?: Jacob and Peniel"
(Genesis 32:22-32)
March 14 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "How Does God Grow Me?: Moses and the Burning Bush"
(Exodus 3)
 
March 21 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "How Does God Grow Me?: The Twelve"
(Mark 9:33-37)
 
March 28 Sermon by Dr. Dollar - "How Does God Grow Me?: Paul"
(Galatians 2:20)
 
 


Read the Bible through in a year!

    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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