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elcome to Mountain Park FBC! We are seeking to be a
Radiant Church, joyfully treasuring God and His gospel above
everything else. We are a diverse body proclaiming the supremacy of
God and the sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus. We believe
the Bible is God’s inerrant Word and is the sole source for our
authority. We are glad you are here today. If you have any questions,
please don’t hesitate to ask me or any of the pastors.
Blessings, Paul Ballard—Senior Pastor
If You are Interested in Joining MPFBC
Please email our Senior Pastor at [email protected] for
information. He will be glad to share the requirements to join.
Nursery- We have a safe and loving environment for your
children where they can learn about God. Children 4 and under.
Children’s Church is available for children grades K-4. Please
watch the screen in the Worship Center for dismissal time.
Hearing Assistance Available
Units may be checked out from the ushers and returned to the
Usher’s Room following the service.
Sympathy To the families of Beverly Hamby
and Patricia Pratt
Spouse Memorial Banquet
Every spring, the deacons sponsor a banquet to honor those church
members who have lost their spouse. Invitations have gone out for
the banquet which is April 18. You should have received an invitation,
or if you know of someone we might have missed, please contact
Phyllis at [email protected] or 770.921.1452.
Welcome new member: Rebecca Varner
Church Invitation Cards- Truelife.org
Do you want to invite others to our church? Pick up these special
invitation cards from the lobby. These cards are an effective way to
start a conversation with people you meet everyday and gives them
a link to a website that offers free videos to answer many of life’s
hard questions.
Memory Verse: Psalm 103:1-2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within
me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my
soul, and forget not all his benefits...
Our Mission Statement
Engaging every man woman and child
by living out Jesus’ love and sharing the
gospel both locally and globally.
Want to Help with a Local Mission Project?
Annually on the National Day of Prayer (May 7, 2015) our
Prayer Team has the tradition of delivering fresh baked
cookies to our Mountain Park merchant neighbors. We pray
for their business and take prayer requests. Baked cookies
need to be brought to the church office May 3-6. We will
meet to package cookies on May 6, and deliver them on
May 7. Available to bake, deliver, or package? Contact
Linda Everett at 678.615.3056 today.
Minh Ly 35th Anniversary
Today we are celebrating Minh Ly and his 35 years of
committed, Jesus-honoring service at Mtn. Park. Matthew
20:28 says, “…Even as the Son of Man came not to be
served but to serve” Minh shows us what Jesus meant when
he said to be a servant of others. Minh and Phuong, we love
both of you and express our deepest thanks for your gracious service to the people of Mtn. Park and the community.
God bless you!
Discover Mountain Park
May 3 at 12 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Join Pastor Paul and
Libbie for lunch and learn more about MPFBC. Discover
Mountain Park is for new members and those considering
becoming members of MPFBC. Register at
mpfbc.org/discover/ or contact Phyllis at [email protected]..
Calhoun County VBS June 7-12
Interest meeting for high school students and adults on
Sunday, April 19 following morning worship. Lunch provided.
Help is needed in many areas. There IS a place for YOU! To RSVP
for lunch contact [email protected].
Women on Mission
We will meet Tuesday April 14th at 7pm at the home of Creta
Thompson. Lynn Larsen will be sharing about her recent trip
to the Holy Land. Contact Kim Barnett for more information:
[email protected]
Sonshine Fellowship
Thursday, April 16. Tickets will be available in the Foyer
today. An evening of dinner, entertainment and fellowship is
planned. For more information, call Gloria at 770.381.1270.
Please bring a friend.
2nd Quarter Conference Date
Our second quarter conference will be held Sunday, April 26,
following the morning worship service.
This week at MPFBC
SUNDAY, APRIL12:
9:15 AM Bible Study
10:30 AM Worship Service ...................................................... WC
2:30 PM Sign Language Class .....................................S-14/16
3:00 PM Management Team ............................................Choir
April 12, 2015
Dr. Paul Ballard
“Hearing and Doing the Word of God ”
James 1:19-27
MONDAY, APRIL 13:
8-12 AM Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes ............... FMC
9:20 AM MOPS ............................................................... Forum
5-7 PM Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes ............... FMC
6:30 PM Pickleball ............................................................ FMC
TUESDAY,
8-12 AM
5-7 PM
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
APRIL 14:
Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes ............... FMC
Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes ............... FMC
Zumba ................................................................ FMC
Orchestra Rehearsal ............................................ WC
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15:
8-12 AM Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes .................FMC
5:30 PM Supper .................................................................... FH
6:00 PM Adult Sunday School Teacher Meeting ................ S-11
6:15 PM Midweek Worship ............................................. Chapel
6:30 PM Middle School ....................................... FMC Upstairs
KidZone........................... Preschool & Children’s Hall
ESL ........................................................................A-4
Ladies’ Discipleship Study ”Kingdom Woman” . Forum
7:00 PM Worship Choir Rehearsal ....................................Choir
7:10 PM High School ............................................Student Bldg
THURSDAY, APRIL 16:
8-12 AM Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes ............... FMC
11:00 AM Radiant Joy Choir .................................... Choir Room
5-7 PM Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes ................. FMC
5:30 PM Sonshine Fellowship ............................................. FH
5-:45 PM Zumba ................................................................. FMC
FRIDAY, APRIL 17:
8-10 AM Walking Track/Fitness Room/Classes ............... FMC
Saturday, April 18:
5:30 PM Spouse Memorial Banquet .................................... FH
Annie Armstrong Total: $14,652
Wednesday Night Supper
Salad, fried chicken, mac & cheese, green beans and cobbler
“Hearing and Doing the Word of God ”
James 1:19-27
Pastor Paul is blogging.
Access his blog on our website, www.MPFBC.org.
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@pastorpaul42
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Sermon notes available at
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5485 Five Forks Trickum Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
770.921.1452
Mountain Park First Baptist Church
April 12, 2015