First Baptist Church Merced

It's the first Sunday of May: Let's gather! - https://mailchi.mp//join-us-for-our-live-stream-at-1030-am

From the blog of our Lead Pastor (Dr. Joel Dorman) this week at Life Meets Theology: _______________________________ The story we’re looking at in the Gospel of John is one of my absolute favorites.... There is so much happening in the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman from Sychar at Jacob’s well in John 4. Let’s read the story. Note: as I often do in the narrative sections of the Scripture, I’ve removed the verse numbers to aid in reading. Read the rest at https://lifemeetstheology.com//drinking-living-water-john/

The Focus | April 28, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp//the-fbc-focus-living-by-faith-offering

It's Resurrection Day and we're alive because He's alive! - https://mailchi.mp//join-us-for-our-live-stream-at-1030-am

From the blog of our Lead Pastor (Joel Dorman) this week at Life Meets Theology: __________________________________ As an orthodox Christian, our answer is yes. You might wonder why I ask the question in the first place. Fair.... To Christians, John 3:16 is perhaps the best-known Bible verse. This verse, along with its context, teaches us a great amount about salvation. If hell is hot If it is the place of eternal suffering where those who reject Jesus go If there is an option for our friends, family members, and loved ones to NOT go there Then, what’s that worth to US? Read the rest today at https://lifemeetstheology.com//the-mission-of-jesus-john-/

The Focus | March 31, 2021 - https://mailchi.mp//the-fbc-focus-living-by-faith-offering

Welcome to this time of prayer for our community and beyond! We will begin with a brief time of musical worship, then be led in Scripture and prayers by various... community ministry leaders focusing on the need for physical rain, the need for the rain of God’s Spirit upon us, the needs of the healthcare system, and the need for wise and effective government leaders. Then we will move into smaller zoom room groups for continuing prayers to end our time together. Thank you for joining us! Pastor Al Schaap See more

FBC of Merced - The Church of Hope Live Stream Do you need prayer? We'd be honored to pray with you. Follow this link and we'll call you in a few minutes: https://www.fbcmerced.com/i-need-prayer https://www.fbcmerced.com/donate ... Take a picture of you and your family and use these hashtags- #connectedmorethanever #stillthechurch

Let's get ready for today! - https://mailchi.mp//join-us-for-our-live-stream-at-1030-am

From the blog of our Lead Pastor (Dr. Joel Dorman) this week: ___________________________ November has a special place in my heart.... Several years ago, I started noticing various churches and individual Christians changing Thanksgiving from a single day of gratitude into an entire month of gratitude. Read more about maintaining a gratitude attitude at https://lifemeetstheology.com//gratitude-and-our-words-pr/

The Focus | November 1, 2020 - https://mailchi.mp//the-fbc-focus-living-by-faith-offering

Drive through Trunk or Treat is happening now! And it's a packed house or should we say packed parking lot!

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Gratitude is not only a choice; it's an attitude that overflows into our lives. In November, we (as a culture) tend to focus on gratitude and (certainly) Thanksgiving. Is it possible to take the "November" feeling and incorporate it into our lives for the other eleven months? Is is possible to truly experience the power of gratitude? Join us for this four-part series starting November 1 at 9AM and 10:30AM INSIDE our Worship Center. Full children's ministry is at 10:30AM only (for now).

From the blog of our Lead Pastor (Dr. Joel Dorman): ___________________________________ I’ve told people at times that if you ever see me running, pick me up. Something is wrong! Equally good for a smirk, right?... Our response to calamity (whether real or perceived) reveals the attitude of our hearts. I’m not surprised when people who claim to not follow Jesus are afraid and hide in fear. This Proverb (among many other passages) assures us fear grips the lost. Read the rest today at https://lifemeetstheology.com/.../the-boldness-of-giving.../