Baron Batch to speak of "Hope In Life"

This Saturday, February 11, hear a story of "Hope In Life" from Baron Batch: Midland Son, Pittsburgh Steeler, Missionary and Man of God. The event is open to the public, and will take place in Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church-Midland, at 6:30 pm. The church is located at 2104 W Louisiana Ave. (northeast corner of Louisiana and Garfield), in Midland. For more information, call (432) 683-0600.

In the News ... "Midland churches to pray for persecuted Christians"

By Sara Higgins
Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - When the Rev. Getaneh Getaneh was asked by clergy from all across the nation what they could do to help the persecuted church, he had only one answer for them: "Prayer."

Getaneh will lead Midlanders in prayer throughout the weekend in an international effort to pray for the persecuted church. He will lead prayer at True Lite Fellowship 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Getaneh also will be interviewed by the Rev. Randal Everett at the 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday services at First Baptist Church-Midland, and lead the prayer event at 6 p.m. Sunday in the church's fellowship hall. Getaneh will speak and outline a report from 54 countries where persecution is happening to help raise awareness.
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In the News ... "First Baptist Church of Midland reaches out to community on Halloween"

By Audrie Palmer
Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - For years, staff with First Baptist Church of Midland said they held activities and Trunk-or-Treat events at their church and on campus for Halloween. But last year, they decided to do something different by starting ParkFest, a Halloween alternative, at local parks to try to reach those in the community.

"We were making them come to our church, but instead we decided to bring it to the parks and neighborhoods," said children's minister Sarah Arrambide.
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In the News ... "Ministry reaches out to teen moms"

By Sara Higgins
Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - Amber Johnson credits much of her stability today to a ministry for teen mothers at First Baptist Church. Formerly called Teen MOPS, M.A.R.Y. Ministries is a non-denominational, non-judgmental environment for teen mothers ages 13 through 19. The group's name stands for "Mothering As Responsible Youth," and is a play off the name of the Biblical teen mother who gave birth to the son of God. Teen MOPS was an international program that provided support for mothers from their child's conception through kindergarten, which First Baptist used for five years. This year, M.A.R.Y. Ministries was formed so the group's leaders could write their own, personalized curriculum.
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Reminder: Hear the Truth About the Persecuted Church

First Baptist Church of Midland reminds you that Sunday, November 8, is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We invite you on that day to come and pray with us.

That Sunday morning, during the first and second services (8:30 and 9:50 a.m.), Pastor Dr. Gary Dyter and Pastor Getaneh Getaneh will bring a message about persecution around the world.

Please join us for the evening service (6:00 p.m.), to pray for our brothers and sisters who are being persecuted around the world. The evening service is open to the public.

FBC-Midland is located at 2104 W. Louisiana Avenue (corner of Louisiana and Garfield), in Midland. For more information, call (432) 683-0600, or (800) 782-6862.

Hear the Truth About the Persecuted Church

First Baptist Church of Midland reminds you that Sunday, November 8, is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We invite you on that day to come and pray with us.

That Sunday morning, during the first and second services (8:30 and 9:50 a.m.), Pastor Dr. Gary Dyter and Pastor Getaneh Getaneh will bring a message about persecution around the world.

Please join us for the evening service (6:00 p.m.), to pray for our brothers and sisters who are being persecuted around the world. The evening service is open to the public.

FBC-Midland is located at 2104 W. Louisiana Avenue (corner of Louisiana and Garfield), in Midland. For more information, call (432) 683-0600, or (800) 782-6862.

Taking the Gospel to Belize - Day 7 Prayer Requests

Seven members of Midland's First Baptist Church have been in the Central American country of Belize for a week of ministry at the Toledo Christian Academy in Punta Gorda. Their service included prayer walking, student ministry, working on a construction project at the school, and evangelism and interaction with the community at-large. They return to Midland today.

Thank you for partnering in prayer with this ministry team. Following are their requests for the final day of their trip.

Scripture references via BibleGateway.com; New American Standard

Monday, May 18

• Pray for safety on trip back to Belize City, and then back to Midland (Psalm 91)
• Pray God will use the mission experience to create a passion in all of us for missions
• Please continue to pray for the team as we return to our everyday lives (1 Peter 3:12)
  

Team members are Adam, Ben, Bill, Janet, Miles, Mini, and Shari.

We hope to have a report of what they experienced and what God accomplished through them. Please check back!

Taking the Gospel to Belize - Day 6 Prayer Requests

Seven members of Midland's First Baptist Church are in the Central American country of Belize for a week of ministry at the Toledo Christian Academy in Punta Gorda. Their service will include prayer walking, student ministry, working on a construction project at the school, and evangelism and interaction with the community at-large.

The team has provided specific prayer requests for each day of the trip, and we'll share those with you each day on these pages. As God brings them to mind, please lift them up in intercession.

Scripture references via BibleGateway.com; New American Standard

Sunday, May 17

• Pray for church services (1 Peter 3:15)
• Pray for the team to worship, fellowship, and be refreshed with new friends in Belize (1 Peter 5:10b)
  

Team members are Adam, Ben, Bill, Janet, Miles, Mini, and Shari.

Taking the Gospel to Belize - Day 5 Prayer Requests

Seven members of Midland's First Baptist Church are in the Central American country of Belize for a week of ministry at the Toledo Christian Academy in Punta Gorda. Their service will include prayer walking, student ministry, working on a construction project at the school, and evangelism and interaction with the community at-large.

The team has provided specific prayer requests for each day of the trip, and we'll share those with you each day on these pages. As God brings them to mind, please lift them up in intercession.

Scripture references via BibleGateway.com; New American Standard

Saturday, May 16

• Pray for the May Fair, a fundraiser for TCA and a time of interaction with the community (Ephesians 6:7)
• Pray for relationships with the nations (1 John 4:7)
• Pray for cultural sensitivity and understanding (Acts 10:34-35)
• Pray for God to prepare hearts of people we will encounter
  

Team members are Adam, Ben, Bill, Janet, Miles, Mini, and Shari.

Taking the Gospel to Belize - Day 4 Prayer Requests

Seven members of Midland's First Baptist Church are in the Central American country of Belize for a week of ministry at the Toledo Christian Academy in Punta Gorda. Their service will include prayer walking, student ministry, working on a construction project at the school, and evangelism and interaction with the community at-large.

The team has provided specific prayer requests for each day of the trip, and we'll share those with you each day on these pages. As God brings them to mind, please lift them up in intercession.

Scripture references via BibleGateway.com; New American Standard

Friday, May 15

• Pray for renewed strength (Isaiah 40:29-31)
• Pray for opportunities to share our faith and for boldness to do so (Colossians 4:2-3)
• Pray that the construction will be completed today (1 Corinthians 15:58)
• Pray for the team as they prayer walk and minister at TCA (2 Thessalonians 3:1)
  

Team members are Adam, Ben, Bill, Janet, Miles, Mini, and Shari.

Taking the Gospel to Belize - Day 3 Prayer Requests

Seven members of Midland's First Baptist Church are in the Central American country of Belize for a week of ministry at the Toledo Christian Academy in Punta Gorda. Their service will include prayer walking, student ministry, working on a construction project at the school, and evangelism and interaction with the community at-large.

The team has provided specific prayer requests for each day of the trip, and we'll share those with you each day on these pages. As God brings them to mind, please lift them up in intercession.

Scripture references via BibleGateway.com; New American Standard

Thursday, May 14

• Pray for the construction project (Mark 11:22-24)
• Pray for ministry to students at TCA (Mark 10: 14-16)
• Pray for the team as they prayer walk (Luke 18:1)
  

Team members are Adam, Ben, Bill, Janet, Miles, Mini, and Shari.

Taking the Gospel to Belize - Day 2 Prayer Requests

Seven members of Midland's First Baptist Church are in the Central American country of Belize for a week of ministry at the Toledo Christian Academy in Punta Gorda. Their service will include prayer walking, student ministry, working on a construction project at the school, and evangelism and interaction with the community at-large.

The team has provided specific prayer requests for each day of the trip, and we'll share those with you each day on these pages. As God brings them to mind, please lift them up in intercession.

Scripture references via BibleGateway.com; New American Standard

Wednesday, May 13

• Pray for the chapel service at TCA (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)
• Pray for construction of the playground roof (Ephesians 6:9-10)
• Pray for the team as they prayer walk (Luke 10:2)
  

Team members are Adam, Ben, Bill, Janet, Miles, Mini, and Shari.

Taking the Gospel to Belize, Central America

On Tuesday, May 12, seven members of Midland's First Baptist Church will head for the Central American country of Belize for a week of ministry at the Toledo Christian Academy in Punta Gorda. Their service will include prayer walking, student ministry, working on a construction project at the school, and evangelism and interaction with the community at-large.

The team has provided specific prayer requests for each day of the trip, and we'll share those with you each day on these pages. As God brings them to mind, please lift them up in intercession.

Let's go ahead and start with tomorrow's requests, shall we?

Scripture references via BibleGateway.com; New American Standard

Tuesday, May 12

• Pray for team health and safety throughout the trip (Isaiah 41:10)
• Pray for team unity and wisdom (John 17:23, Ephesians 3:16-20)
• Pray that God will glorify Himself through the team
• Pray for peace of mind for families at home
• Pray for humility and a flexible spirit (1 Peter 5:5b, 2 Corinthians 3:4-6)

Team members are Adam, Ben, Bill, Janet, Miles, Mini, and Shari.