Rick Barnes Says, "Look Out!"
Missionary Rick Barnes (right) greets First Baptist members at a reception following worship.
May 24, 2009
The Rev. Rick Barnes, one of our missionaries with American Baptist International Ministries serving in Baja California, Mexico, spent the weekend with First Baptist May 22-24. In his messages Saturday evening and again Sunday morning, he shared the work of church planting in which he partners with Mexican pastors who are planting churches in Mexicali, a city of over 1 million people just south of the US border. "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care," he said. And that applies to the ministry in Mexico as much as it applies in Glens Falls.
"As long as you are looking down at your belly button, you can't see very much, and you can't do very much" Rick told us on Saturday night. "But once you look up and start looking out, you can see a world full of beautiful places that God has made. Look out! And go out!"
In other conversations with First Baptist youth and several of the Deacons, we have begun laying the groundwork for a group from First Baptist to participate in Rick's ministry first-hand next year. We look forward with anticipation to a close continuing partnership with Rick.
You Are the Light of the World!
Blair C. receives his baptism candle as a sign of the light of Christ
April 19, 2009
First Baptist rejoiced today as we received Blair C. into membership by baptism upon his affirmation of faith. In a statement earlier this week before the Diaconate, Blair said, "I think the Gospel is about what God and Jesus wants me to do, which is to be kind and caring towards others. I should help other people out with their needs. When someone tries to get me to do something that is wrong, I should rely upon my faith to give me strength to know the right thing to do." Blair's immediate plans are to begin serving with the volunteers in the Baptist Bargain Basement and to become more involved with the youth group's activities. Welcome, Blair, to the First Baptist family of faith!
Youth Group Returns 281%
April 16, 2009
Pastor Green issued a challenge to First Baptist Youth during the seasion of Lent. Based on Jesus' parable of the talents, Pastor Green gave each youth group member $20 to do whatever they wanted to in faith for 6 weeks. Easter Sunday was the day of reconing. Several of the youth held a silent auction and did other projects to "invest their talents." By Easter, they had accumulated a return on the initial investment of 281%. Earlier in the year, Pastor Green had invited the children to a similar exercise, where each was given $6 to work with over 4 weeks. The younger children had a 243% return. Over the summer, the congregation's adults will be given the opportunity to live the parable.
Deacons Announce Camp Scholarships
April 15, 2009
Scholarships are available to member families who wish to attend any summer session at Camp Pathfinder. The scholarship covers the first $150 of a camper's registration fee and may be combined with an Adirondack Baptist Association scholarship of $50. Early registration for camp is May 1, and offers an additional $20 discount. To apply for the First Baptist and Association scholarships, please contact the church office before you register for camp. For camp information and scheduling, please visit Camp Pathfinder's website. Camp schedules, enrollment forms and information packets are available from our church office.
Youth Group Offers Valet Parking
April, 2009
The First Baptist Youth are now offering free Valet Parking for Sunday worship services. To take advantage of the service, simply pull up to the front driveway entrance. A youth valet will park your car for you and after services will bring your car back to you.
New Web Site Launches
April 13,2009
Welcome to our new web site! New sections are planned for visitors, member information, and updated information about our ministries and mission work, and frequently asked questions.