I Should Have Paid Attention!!!

The weather has been doing some strange things lately, hasn’t it? One day it will warm up, and the next day it will be bitterly cold and perhaps have frozen precipitation. I made a mistake one evening and did not catch the evening news to see what the forecast for the following day was going to be. As I went to bed, it was a cool, but not bitterly cold, evening. The next morning I went out to the truck to get one of the boys’ backpacks and BAM!!!! . . . the cold north wind hit me right in the face, and I wished I had paid closer attention to what the weather was going to be doing. WOW, had it gotten cold??!!

Have you ever been in a situation where you were talking to someone who had just gone to a game, a movie, a play or even a church event where you had not been, and they were telling you how great it was, and you wished you had paid more attention to the details and had gone yourself? I hate when that happens. If I had paid more attention to what was going on, perhaps I would not have missed out. Shame on me. I make a deal with myself in that moment to not ever let it happen again, but guess what? I will walk out again one morning into the cold and I will not be prepared for it, because I did not pay attention to the weather forecast!!!

Well, I don’t want you to miss out on some really great things that are coming up at FBC because you were not paying attention, so I am hoping to have your full attention! Grab you calendar and start writing . . . Are you ready?

February 11th and 12th we are having The Art of Marriage Conference at our church. The event starts on Friday evening at 7 and goes until 9:30 and begins Saturday morning at 9 and goes until 4 in the afternoon. Your workbook, snacks and El Conquistador lunch is included in your $35 per couple registration fee. I guarantee you, if you miss out on this, someone is going to tell you in the days that follow how great it was. Don’t miss out! If you have questions, please call the church office or contact Janette or Stacy Johnson. If you have kids Friday night is Parents Night Out, and on Saturday there will be teenagers here to take care of your children.

February 13th is our Senior Adult Valentine Banquet. This is always a great time as our deacons and their wives serve the senior adults of our church lunch. We will have a great time of entertainment from the Zebra Strings. If you are a senior adult, don’t miss out on this opportunity or someone is going to tell how great it was, and you will wish you had paid more attention!

April 1st – 3rd is Disciple Now! I know that sounds a long way off, but the planning is going on now. I hope you will begin now praying for Les, the worship band, the leaders, the host homes and every detail involved in the weekend. If you want to be a part of an amazing weekend, then don’t miss out on this opportunity to serve and love kids! I encourage you to find Les (he is the bald headed, really skinny guy) and let him know you want to help out! Don’t miss out . . . If you do someone is going to tell you how great it was, and you will be sorry you missed out!

On a final note . . . I think if you are missing worship, Sunday school, LIFE group, or a Wednesday night Bible study, you are missing out on God doing some great things! I want to be the one to tell you how great it is, If you have not been here, you are MISSING OUT!! You should be paying attention!

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Word of the Week

This past week Jay Cutler, who is the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, has taken a lot of criticism for sitting out of the second half of the Bears game last Sunday with an injury. Former players and players from other teams had negative comments flying all over the place. It was awesome to see his own team stand up for him. They basically said that if it was not for him they would not have been in the game to begin with. It was a great reminder as to how the world may take shots at us but our job as believers is to have each other’s back and to stand up for one another. “. . . and they will know we are Christians by our love!”

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Have you ever started a project that it seems like will never end? We have been trying to get the missions building out back finished for what seems like years now, and we just keep running into little issues (Please, Oncor! Turn the power on!)!!!!! If you are like me, there are times you want to give up.

I got to thinking about the sacrifice Christ made for my behalf on the cross. I sure am glad he did not give up before the task was finished. Just a little challenge to you to finish the race strong for Him!

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I am excited about the Art of Marriage Conference our church will be hosting next month. The conference is going to be great and is a fantastic value. The cost is only $35 per couple and with that you get a manual, lots of great advice on how to have a great marriage, and lots of food! I hope you will take the time to talk to your spouse about the event and plan on coming on February 11th and 12th for a time of sharpening. If you have questions contact Stacy or Janette Johnson at 817-944-0072.

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For the first time in a couple of years, I refereed Little Dribblers basketball yesterday. I know this is going to come a shock to you all, but I think I may have missed a call or two!!! It was crazy however that all the fans (including moms and dads) were understanding and forgiving!

You know better than that, don’t you? It was a subtle reminder to me that I am glad God gives us second chances without yelling at us when we stumble in our daily walk!

I pray this week is full of “good calls” in your walk with Christ!

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I like new things, don’t you? One of the fun things about Christmas is the thought of getting something new. Whether it is new clothes, a new toy or some new electronic gadget that takes a while to figure out, it is exciting to get new things. Today we celebrate a new year. With a new year comes new hope, new optimism, new dreams and new goals. I hope you are as excited about this new year as I am. I believe God has great things in store for His people in 2011. I pray for you a prosperous and Happy New Year. May we all seek to be better for Him in 2011!

Happy New Year!