First Baptist Church of Royal Palm Beach
Weekly E-Newsletter
February 25, 2015
this week’s issue
Next Week’s SOAP 01
University of Christian Life 02
Church Life 03
Mission Trips & Worship Arts 04
Children’s Ministry 05
Youth Ministry 06
Men’s Ministry 07
Connect Church West 08
Next Week’s SOAP
Everyone Accountable
This Week’s SOAP from Pastor Will
M– Zephaniah 1:1
Scripture: Nahum 1:1-8
T– Zephaniah 1:2-3
Observation: There were a couple of reminders while reading this text.
The first reminder was about our God being a jealous God! Being His son,
I’m not only protected by His love and presence, but also I have the
security to face my tomorrows because I know that He will fight for me.
The other reminder came after reading the first six verses, which reveals
God’s power and what God can do with His enemies. However, in verse
seven, hope comes in the form of repentance. Those who repent and look
for refuge in him will find a good God, a hiding place in tough times.
W– Zephaniah 1:4-6
Th– Zephaniah 1:7
F– Zephaniah 1:8-9
S– Zephaniah 1:10-11
Main Passage for March 8th
Zephaniah 1:1-11 HCSB
Memory Verse: Zephaniah 2:3
Seek the LORD, all you humble of
the earth, who carry out what He
commands. Seek righteousness,
seek humility; perhaps you will be
concealed on the day of the
LORD’s anger. HCSB
Application: It doesn’t really how far we are in our spiritual journey and
relationship with him, the moment we repent and believe, whether we feel
discouraged, alone or struggling to move on, we know that God has got
our back and it is very freeing. So the only option we really have is to
move forward, by faith!
Prayer: Dear God, help me to trust you more, worry
less, always look forward and to be reminded that
nothing passes you unnoticed. May I find rest, comfort
and protection in you and you alone!
University of Christian Life
Discipleship Core Studies
MasterLife
MasterLife (Spanish Version)
Richard Cooper
Isaias Acala
[email protected]
[email protected]
Read the Bible for Life
Ken Nisewanger
[email protected]
Experiencing God
Karl & Andrea Burt
[email protected]
Lord Change My Attitude
Ned Prusila
[email protected]
Baptist Faith & Message
Pastor Chuck
[email protected]
**Discipleship Core Study classes currently meet Wednesday nights in the Worship Center at 7 PM.**
Additional Studies
Story Thru the Bible
Basics of Biblical Greek
Battling Christian Cults
Basics of Biblical Hebrew
33 The Series (Men Only)
Chrystal Fernandez
Jesse Grenz
Pastor Josh
Tayler Zaskey
Duval Madrigal
Visit our Resource Center
Hours
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Sunday
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday
Bibles can now be imprinted!
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Wed.
Wed.
Sun.
Sun.
Tues.
7 PM
7 PM
8:15 AM
8:15 AM
6:30 AM
Worship Center
Worship Center
Room 201
Activity Center
Activity Center
Explore the Bible– SOAP Study Groups
Hutcheson Group
Rowell Group
Ladies Group
Men’s Group
Middle School
High School
Young Families
Young Adult
Middle School
High School
Young Families
Peterson Group
Sistas Group
Gurney Group
Ladies Group
Men’s Group
Adult Bible Study
Ladies Group
Prusila Group
Nordine Group
Sun. 8:15 AM
Sun. 8:15 AM
Sun. 9:00 AM
Sun. 9:30 AM
Sun. 9:30 & 11:00 AM
Sun. 9:30 & 11:00 AM
Sun. 9:30 AM
Sun. 9:30 AM
Sun. 6:00 PM
Sun. 6:00 PM
Sun. 6:00 PM
Sun. 6:30 PM
Tues. 9:30 AM
Tues. 7:00 PM
Wed. 7:00 PM
Wed. 7:00 PM
Wed. 7:00 PM
Fri. 1:00 PM
Fri. 6:00 PM
Flex Times
Activity Center
Coffee Shop
Activity Center
Activity Center
Activity Center
Activity Center
Room 201
Coffee Shop
Room 201
Activity Center
Off Campus
Off Campus
Off Campus
Off Campus
Worship Center
Worship Center
Worship Center
Coffee Shop
Off Campus
Off Campus
Visit fbcrpb.com for additional course information.
Workbooks are available for purchase in the Resource Center.
Church Life
Church Orientation
If you are interested in joining First Baptist Church of Royal Palm Beach,
being baptized, or just want to find out more about the church, please
attend the upcoming Church Orientation session this Sunday, March 1st
at 11:00 AM or Wednesday evening, March 4th at 7:00 PM in the Coffee
Shop. This one hour session will answer your questions about joining
FBCRPB and provide opportunity for you to find out about the many
ministry options available.
Meet the Pastors Luncheon
If you are currently visiting
FBCRPB and would like to learn
more about the church, and get
better acquainted with the
Pastors, you and your family are
invited to lunch! We look forward
to meeting you this Sunday,
March 1st at 12:30 PM in the
Activity Center.
Commissioning Sunday
Please join us as we commission the
families who will engage the frontier
challenge of starting a new church.
Connect Church West Commissioning
Service will be held on March 8th
during both services. We will
acknowledge and dedicate this Great
Commission endeavor to the Lord
Jesus and pray for the first Sunday
services on March 15th.
The public launch will be Easter
Sunday, April 5th. Please consider
inviting an Acreage/Loxahatchee friend
to attend Connect Church West with
you at 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM on Easter.
Meals on the Patio
How Do I SOAP?
S - Scripture
Read the passage of scripture indicated on your Bible Bookmark and allow God
to speak to you. Write down a verse that particularly stood out as you read.
O - Observation
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to
teach you and reveal Jesus to you.
A - Application
Consider how this applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction,
encouragement, revelation of a new promise or corrections for a particular area
of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.
P - Prayer
This could be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be
a greater insight on what He is revealing to you. As you pray, be sure to listen to
what God has to say to you! Write it out.
Make plans now to enjoy dinner
on the patio with your family and
friends before Kids Praise, Awana,
Area 51, and Bible Study class
each Wednesday evening.
Meals begin at 6:00 PM.
Tonight’s dinner will be subs.
Next week’s meal will be hot dogs
with mac and cheese.
All meals are $5.00 per person.
Mission Trip Opportunities
Guatemala
August 8-14, 2015 - $1,600
We will love and care for children
from infants to ten years of age at
the Malnutrition Center.
Follow the Mission Trips quick
link on our website to sign up
for any of these amazing
opportunities.
royalpalmchurch.com or
[email protected]
Dominican Republic
June 6-12, 2015 - $1,600
Join us in the construction
of a home for a family!
Worship Arts
Worship Team
There are still some open spots
for male vocalists either in the
worship choir or on the worship
team. NO AUDITION is required
for the worship choir, however,
for the worship team there is an
interview and an audition
process. For more information
contact Pastor Will or stop by one
of our rehearsals on Wednesday
night after UCL.
Stage Décor and Handyman Opportunity
The Worship Arts is currently looking for volunteers to help with staging.
If you are have experience with staging, power tools, woodwork or just
have artistic eyes, this might be a great opportunity for you. For more
information contact Pastor Will.
Brass Ensemble
Easter is coming to town and we would love to
have a small ensemble during our services. If you
play a brass instrument (ie: trumpet, trombone,
F. horn) or know someone who might be interested
in joining us for this celebratory experience, please
contact Pastor Will.
Will Lopes
Worship Pastor
[email protected]
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Sunday
Morning News
February is Missions Month!
Join us as we welcome Awana missionary,
Jim Lambeth, to our Awana club this
week! He has a special message to share
with us during our Mission Month.
Beginning on March 1st, the Children's
Department will offer two identical
services. This means that no matter
which class your child attends, they will
get the same great Explore the Bible
lesson that you are studying. This
allows your child to attend class with
their peers and provides an opportunity
for you to worship together as a family
in the sanctuary.
Awana Cubbies: Float Your Boat!
Parents, if you haven’t paid your
registration fee, pay in the
Resource Center so your Cubbie
will have a boat to float. The
children will race their boats
tonight, February 25th. Make
plans now to attend the race and
cheer for your Cubbie.
When: Wednesdays at 6:15 PM
Where: Upstairs in the Children’s
Department
Who: First through Fifth Graders
Join us as we prepare to sing on
March 15 for the residents of our
local nursing home. Stay tuned for
more details.
Josh Sharpe
Pastor of Ministries
[email protected]
The “Bible Challenge” is Going On Now!
All clubbers who bring their Bibles 6 out of 8
meetings during January and February will
receive a special treat!
Cindy Tidd
Preschool Coordinator
[email protected]
Jamie Wright
Kids Coordinator
[email protected]
Teressa Lee
AWANA Preschool Coordinator
[email protected]
Wendi Bean
AWANA Kids Coordinator
[email protected]
Youth Ministry
Sunday Mornings
Middle School meets in the Activity Center at
9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. We are working our
way through "Bible Studies for Life". Join us
for a small group lesson/discussion that will
help you discover what it means to live out
your faith in this crazy world.
High School meets at 9:30 AM and 11 AM
in the Activity Center. We are involved in
Spring Thing
This is our four day Spring Break event. We will participate in several
community service projects, play some fun games, and have some
sweet time with new/old friends. The cost is $85 which includes 7
meals and one day at The Rapids Water Park. You can sign up at
Wednesday Night Youth Group, or directly with Pastor Tate. Check the
church website for more details.
topical studies that will hit many relevant
issues that a High School student will face
in our culture.
Summer Camp at Teen Valley Ranch
Sunday Nights
Join us from 6-8 PM for some serious fun
and games. Middle School will meet
upstairs in the Worship Center and High
School will meet in the Activity Center. High
School will have a monthly outing, so be
sure to check for updates.
It’s not too late to sign up for Summer Camp. We are going back to Teen
Valley Ranch in the Blue Ridge Mountains from July 12-18, 2015. It is
going to be another AMAZING week and space is limited, so don’t miss
it. The cost is $450, but there is still a lot of time for your child to earn
that money. Let them get creative and encourage them to work (it’s
good for them)! Students, you can sign up at the Wednesday Night
Youth Service or directly with Pastor Tate.
Tate Soles
Youth Pastor
[email protected]
Tayler Zaskey
Middle School Intern
[email protected]
Stephen Kimpel
High School Intern
[email protected]
Men’s Ministry
Men’s Conference Retreat
The Mighty Men of God Retreat, which will be held at Lake
Yale Baptist Conference Center in Leesburg, FL, has
something for all age groups from the Youngest Mighty Man
up to the Senior Mighty Man. Tickets are ‘Now on Sale’ in the
Resource Center and the cost is $135. The cost for Senior
Adults 70 and over, and teens 12 to 17 years of age is
$125.00 The price includes lodging, all meals, Sidewalk
Prophets concert, all speakers, all activities and a T-Shirt.
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Retreat times: April 24-25, 2015
begins at 3:00 PM on Friday, and
concludes 8:30 PM on April 25th.
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Car pool transportation will be
arranged as the date draws closer.
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Lodging is two to a room hotel
type rooms.
Deadline to register is March 8, 2015.
Men’s Ministry News
Join us every Tuesday morning from 6:30 to 7:30 AM in the Activity Center as we sit, drink coffee, train, and
enjoy fellowship. This time prepares us to better handle our day and work week. Positioning other men around us
helps to attain a better perspective on life. Studying God’s Word and with other men will help us discover our blind
spots and avoid costly mistakes.
Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2015, we will study “A Man and His Story” from 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Both experts and
regular guys offer guidance in how to learn from our past, come alive in our present and enjoy God's best in the
future.
If you need financial assistance in purchasing a ticket, or are willing to sponsor the cost
for another man to attend, please contact Jerry Radder at [email protected]
Connect Church West
I am 100!
In Luke 15, Jesus leaves the 99
sheep in search of the one lost
sheep. Each one of us was once
that hundredth sheep. Since
Jesus came to find each of us,
we are calling out 100 people to
commit to finding lost sheep in
the Acreage as we launch
Connect Church West.
Acreage Easter Egg Hunt & Family Activity Day
The Hunt will be held at the Acreage Community Park located on 140th in
Loxahatchee on March 29th.
Schedule of Events:
8:00 AM Set Up
10:00 AM Worship at the Park
11:45 AM Prepare for Guests to Arrive
12:30 AM Registration & Family Fun Day Begins
2:30 AM Drawing for Prizes
2:50 AM Egg Hunt Instructions
3:00 AM Age Group Areas
3:10 AM Egg Hunt Begins
Where can you get involved?
You can email Pastor Jim at [email protected]. Please include your
phone number along with how you would like to help. People are needed for set
up/tear down, helping with food service, assisting with face painting or games and
working at our craft tables.
Pray. We hope to draw many of the families who visit the Easter Egg Hunt to
Connect Church West launch on Easter Sunday, April 5th.
The Holy Spirit is
heaven’s
matchmaker.
He brings us to
Christ.
Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Opportunities
March 14
March 15
March 22
March 29
Easter, April 5
CCW Trial Run
Soft Launch
Soft Launch
Acreage Easter Egg Hunt
Connect Church West Launch
8:00 and 11:00 AM
9:30 and 11:00 AM
9:30 and 11:00 AM
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
9:30 and 11:00 AM
Be Blessed!
Pastor Jim Sims
Photographs contributed by FBC Royal Palm Beach
photographers Dennis Jordan & Gaby Altman
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