And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross

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And he said to them all, If any man will come
after me, let him deny himself, and take up
his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 923
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Adult Discipleship at First Baptist Church
Daniel Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy is
a new Beth Moore study. The first part deals with
the life of the Daniel. He faced pressures and
temptations similar to those of Christians in
today's world. The second part explores prophecy
and deals with historical details, predictions,
and fulfillments detailing history from the time
of Daniel, through the inter-biblical period, the
time of Christ, to the second coming of Christ.
Sue Crowe will lead the group on Sundays at 445
PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Becoming a Friend of the Faithful God - In this
coed Precepts study, learn principles and truths
from the life of Abraham. In the life of Abraham,
we see God's choosing and the unfolding of His
redemptive plan. Learn more about God's character
and His relationship with us. Learn how man
becomes righteous, how God keeps His promises,
and how God protects those who are His. The class
will be led by Bonnie Brown and meet in room D202
Wednesdays at 930 AM.
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Adult Discipleship at First Baptist Church
The Church of Irresistible Influence - Jesus
compared the church to "a city set on a
hill"---inescapably visible. Why should our
congregations settle for less? Learn how to build
"incarnational bridges" that connect churches
with local communities, making them strong,
well-traveled links between Earth and Heaven. The
inspiring story of how a church showed God's love
to a dying culture by building bridges to its
neighborhood, community, and world. Dr. Knierim
will lead this study in room C202 at 500PM.
Drawing on his extensive experience in missions
and community ministries, Dr. Bob Brown will lead
a group in Beyond These Walls An Introduction
to Community Ministries. Participants will
explore the Biblical mandate to missions and
ministry and explore creative ways to reach out
to our community. The group meets in room D203 at
500 PM.
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Adult Discipleship at First Baptist Church
Financial Peace University is the most important
step to changing your financial future. It is
your Total Money Makeover Program. It takes the
head knowledge from the books and radio show of
Dave Ramsey and turns it into real action. FPU
is a 13-week, life-changing program that
empowers and teaches you how to make the right
money decisions to achieve your financial goals
and experience a total money makeover. Phillip
Vaughn will lead this study in room D202 at
430PM.
Men's Fraternity Winning _at_ Work Home focuses
on the chief responsibilities men have as
husbands, fathers, and breadwinners. The study
presents 2 mirrors to help men evaluate how they
are doing in life the mirror of work career,
and the mirror of home family. Participants
will evaluate chief responsibilities of how a man
successfully relates to a woman and how a man
rightly engages in his work. The group led by
Danny Sample meets in room C212 at 500 PM.
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Adult Discipleship at First Baptist Church
The Da Vinci Code Revealed Know the Truth -
Director Ron Howards film adaptation of The Da
Vinci Code, starring Tom Hanks premiered in 2006
further promoting the errors and distortions
contained in the book regarding Jesus, Mary
Magdalene, and conspiracies involving secret
societies and the Roman Catholic Church.
Christians should be prepared to give a reasoned
response to these claims. With a video
documentary and other materials, Mike Worthy will
lead this study in room C207 at 500 PM.
EnJOY A Thirst-Quenching Look at Philippians
offers an enduring biblical perspective on the
meaning and source of true joy. Tianne Moon leads
in a six-week, verse-by-verse look at Philippians
with the core teaching segments on DVD. You will
learn that the reality of everyday life erodes
the feeling of happinessunless a foundation of
joy is in place. Such a foundation comes from
seeing life through God's perspective. Rev. Mike
Byars will lead this study in room C108 at 500
PM.
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Adult Discipleship at First Baptist Church
Ephesians God's Spiritual People is the first
study in a new series titled LifeWay In-Depth
Bible Study. If Paul wrote to us today, he would
exhort us to seek spiritual wisdom, build strong
bonds with our church and other believers, and
prepare for Satan's attacks. He would certainly
encourage us to pray. That's the message Paul
sent to the church at Ephesus nearly 2,000 years
ago. After all, believers today struggle with the
same issues they did in the early church. Kenny
Goldman will lead the study in room A119 at 500
PM.
Establishing meaningful relationships in the
church is essential to discipleship. Based on
such knowledge, Basic Training aims to connect
new believers and new members to the church, grow
them through continuing discipleship, and guide
people into ministry areas. It is a discipling
process that includes new believer and new
member orientation, assimilation, gifts and
relational style discovery, and the
identification of ministry opportunities based on
giftedness. Vickie Knierim leads this ongoing
group that meets Sundays at 500 PM in room D211.
BASIC Training
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Adult Discipleship at First Baptist Church
A DivorceCare group is a special place of
encouragement, information and sharing. Groups
meet weekly, providing an ongoing "support team"
as to help deal with the issues surrounding your
separation or divorce. You are welcome to begin
attending on any week. This weekly support group
uses videotapes, discussion, and personal sharing
to help heal the hurt and transform lives. Solid,
reliable Bible-based teaching to makes a
difference in the lives of people hurting from a
divorce. Discussions on topics like separation,
forgiveness, and remarriage also contribute to
the healing process. DivorceCare will meet on
Sundays at 430 PM in room C206.
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Whoever serves me must follow me and where I
am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor
the one who serves me.
John 1226
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Student Discipleship at First Baptist
Church
Eight Essentials for a Life of Significance
inspires students to move out of the shadows and
into significance as a leader, an influencer for
Christ.  Learn how to keep a quiet time live a
life of worship make no compromises start a
revolution and more! Find new meaning in life-a
bold, courageous faith, a quiet, inner peace, and
a passion for going and beyond. Groups for Middle
School and High School will meet upstairs in the
Family Life Center at 500 PM beginning September
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Vital Skills How to Have a Quiet Time is a
four-session study that will help students in
grades 712 develop the skills necessary to live
an effective Christian life. Students will learn
about applying Scripture to life, interceding
for others, and committing Scripture to memory.
This study will follow begin after the conclusion
of the Eight Essentials study.
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Childrens Discipleship at First
Baptist Church
FaithWeaver Friends builds lasting, meaningful
relationships between kids and God, kids and
kids, and kids and adults. From opening
celebrations to Discovery Centers to crafts to
music toevery engaging activity drives the
weekly Bible Point home. Children discover that
Jesus isnt someone who lived years ago, but is
alive today and wants to be a part of their
lives. Groups for preschool 3 years old through
children Grades 1-6 will meet at 500 PM in the
Childrens Building.
Are you looking for a way to build strong Bible
skills in the lives of your children? Then look
no further. Thanks to a new series of resources,
Scripture memorization and Bible learning has
never been easier or more exciting-and engaging
to kids. Bible Skills, Drills, and Thrills
teaches the Bible to children and helps prepare
Bible drillers for competitions. The class will
be led by Ista Elliot and Susan Holsombeck. It
will meet in room B216 at 500 PM.
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Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will make
you fishers of men. At once they left their
nets and followed him.
Matthew 419,20