What is going on at Jackson First Baptist?
A lot!
Here is where you can find details about:
WHAT is going on, WHERE we are ministering and HOW you can serve.
2020 The Year of Urgency
21 Day Church Fast - January 20th - February 9th
Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Isaiah 58:6
Here are some of the items we will be praying for during this season of fasting:
1. 220 people will come to know Christ at JFBC in 2020.
2. Each member will lead at least one person to Christ.
3. Our nation, our military, and their families.
4. Our after school program, the students and our new student pastor.
5. 100% participation of our members as we Gather in love, Grow together in Christ and Go tell the world about our Savior.
6. All JFBC events in 2020.
7. Growth of our small groups and L.O.V.E. Our City outreach.
8. Our local, national and global missions and missionaries.
9. Each family in our church.
10. The local churches in our area.
11. The budget needs of JFBC and our ministry partners.
12. Vision, wisdom, and protection from the enemy.
13. A great awakening in our nation.
If you are praying about how to serve during 2020, here is a resource that may help you as you pray: Spiritual Gifts Survey
L.O.V.E. Our City
January 21st - "V" Team
If you want to know more about L.O.V.E., ask your Small Group leader or contact us and let us share with you how we are reaching out to our community.
Wednesday Dinner Menu
Hamburger Steak & Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
Dessert
Mom Monday
Calling all moms of all ages! You are invited to our January 13th Mom Monday. We Gather once a month to learn new things and make new friends. If you still have kiddos at home, bring them too! This month is all about DIY home improvement and fix it.
RSVP is not required, but you can let us know you are coming or ask any questions by contacting us here.
Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
Being a man of GOD in today's world can be tough. Join other men and be encouraged through weekly Bible Study. Breakfast is free and the fellowship is priceless. We meet every Wednesday at 6:00 am in the Multi Purpose Room.
JANUARY
8th - Malachi 3:1-7
15th - Malachi 3:8-12
22nd - Malachi 3:13-18
29th - Malachi 4:1-6
Local Ministry Opportunities
FOOD BANK DELIVERY
The next delivery from the Food Bank for our Hand N Hand Food Pantry will be February 4th. If you are available to help unload food about 11:30 am, it would be greatly appreciated! Let us know if you can help!
HAND N HAND FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry will be open
Saturday, February 8th at 9:00 am.
Please leave donations in the Fellowship Hall.
LOADS OF LOVE LAUNDRY OUTREACH
February 8th at 1:00 pm
Quarters and laundry supplies are needed.
K.I.D.S. on Mission
All children ages PreK - 5th Grade are invited to join us each Wednesday for our after school activities. There is an after school snack, homework help with tutors, recreation, music, and Bible games. Dinner is served at 5:30 pm.
After dinner we have:
Mission Friends (PreK - K),
Girls in Action (1 - 5 grade girls)
Royal Ambassadors (1-5 grade boys).
If you would like more information on how your child can participate, just let us know.
WINTER JAM
On February 1st, the Students are headed to the concert set of the year. Join us as we travel to the State Farm Arena for the 2020 Winter Jam. This annual concert brings Christian musicians from all around the world to one location. Come hear Crowder, Hillsong musicians, Andy Mineo, Building 429 and others.
Winter Jam is a ticketless, pay at the door event, so bring $15 for your ticket. You should also bring about $20 for food.
Students will be leaving the church at 12:00 pm on February 1st, and will not stop for meal on the way - eat before you come!
They will be arriving back at the church about 11:00 pm.
All students need this Consent Form completed in order to attend.
Worship Ministry
If you are interested in leading in our worship ministries, please contact Pastor Cary for an interview. He would like to hear about your personal worship, your relationship with God, and about how God is leading your heart.
Warrior Weekend
For everyone who has been born of GOD overcomes the world.
And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith. --I John 5:4
All Christians have been called to follow Jesus, who has come and has already conquered our true enemy. (I John 3:8) Our LORD has given us power to overcome the enemy in our daily lives. (I John 4:4) In this conference, you will discover proven principles of victory that have been successful in evey generation. The battle is not new. The enemies tactics are not new. The church has just forgotten how to fight the enemy.
Join with other believers as we discover GOD's battle plan together.
Friday, February 14th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, February 15th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The cost is $5 per person, and includes Friday dinner, Saturday continental breakfast, lunch and study materials.
The deadline to register is February 9th
Childcare will be provided for children birth - 5 years, but you must RSVP with the children's names and ages.
World Missions Conference
Come hear Nik Ripken, missionary and author of The Insanity of GOD, and his wife, Ruth, speak of their mission experiences around the world and learn how the urgency of the Gospel calls us into the greatest mission of our lives as followers of Christ.
2020 International Mission Trips
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Malawi
The next trip to Malawi is scheduled for November 2019. If you are interested in sponsoring someone, just let us know. Other upcoming Malawi dates are:
Bible Training Center Teams:
October 30th - November 13th
January 2020 dates will be announced soon.
Church Mission Trip:
May 29th - June 12th, 2020
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Romania
More details concerning the ministry there will be coming soon. If you are interested, see Pastor Cary or contact us here.
May 4th - 15th, 2020 will be our Construction Mission Trip.
July 17th - 31st will be the 2020 summer mission trip.
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Kenya & South Sudan
Michael Medlin will depart for Kenya January 19th to begin layout and construction of facilities for All for God Ministries. If you would like more information about this new ministry and how you can help, go to AFGMinistries.org
Don Etheridege will join Michael in Kenya this February and they will travel to South Sudan to minister alongside local missionaries to the Taposa tribe.
Looking Forward......
January 12th - 3G Ministry Fair and Meal
January 15th - Student Parents Meeting
January 19th - Local Ministry Spotlight
February 1st - Winter Jam
February 14-15 - Warrior Weekend
February 15 - Children's Mission Day
February 16-18 - Students Ark Encounter