Author Archive: Pastor Mark

FBC November Update

November 1, 2023 Dear FBC Friend, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to […]

Struggling through Singleness

Struggling through Singleness by JAYNE V. CLARK How many times had I struggled with being single? More times than I cared to count. When I was in my thirties, I remember having a particularly hard time with it. I was lonely and wondering what was wrong with me. I wasn’t even dating, let alone married. […]

Why Church Membership Matters

We had a solid sermon series a year ago about the importance of being part of a local church. It was called Rediscover Church and it encouraged people to come back to church especially after the Covid shut downs and limitations we experienced. You can click on the link to check them out. The next […]

5 Benefits of Learning Biblical Counseling

With our upcoming Counseling & Discipleship mini-conference (Oct 3-5), I thought this article was worth sharing. Even if you can’t make all three evenings, come out for at least one. You will be glad you did because you will be encouraged from God’s Word personally. The training in counseling is all about discipleship and helping […]

The foolishness of God…

The foolishness of God is wider than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.   1 Corinthians 1:25 More than nineteen hundred years ago, there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did […]

I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow

“These inward trials I employ from self and pride, to set thee free; and break thy schemes of earthly joy, that thou may’st find thy all in Me.” This remarkable hymn was written in 1779 by John Newton (1725-1807) also the author of Amazing Grace. It’s a insightful poem about how the Lord afflicts us […]

What does saying “I love you” really mean?

It’s June and many people are celebrating wedding anniversaries. By God’s grace, Cindi and I celebrated our thirty-second anniversary yesterday. We enjoyed dinner out and we talked about our lives together and what the future may hold. It’s all in God’s sovereign hands, but we want to keep faithfully serving Him for the rest of […]

June 1, 2023 Dear FBC Friend, Mother’s Day was a joyful day with many families worshipping together and adorable videos of our kids talking about their moms. June brings warmer weather, the end of School, graduation celebrations, and Father’s Day. We are a family that worships together, grows together, shares together and celebrates life together. Join us! […]

May Update

May 1, 2023 Dear FBC Friend, Our church welcomed 160 people for Easter Sunday celebration. Thank you for bringing your family, friends and neighbors. Our facilities were ready and our members were gracious and inviting. Pray that these folks will want to keep coming back. We are striving together to worship, grow, and share. “Live in harmony […]

April Update

Dear FBC Friend, We are looking forward to Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter services in the upcoming weeks. Plan to bring someone with you to each of these gospel focused worship services. You will enjoy great worship, fellowship, drama, special music and more. Even some Easter gifts for the kids and teens. “By the name […]