First Baptist Church Wake Village

Homework Club @ Theron Jones Early Literacy Center

Chad Edgington — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:05:36 +0000

Yesterday we started the homework club for the Spring semester.
We had taken a longer break than anticipated because our bus that we use to take the kids home was in the shop.
We meet every Monday at Theron Jones from 3-4 pm.
I think the kids were all happy to see us. We lost some volunteers, but we gained some new workers yesterday and had plenty of tutors. Of course, it would be great if we could have 1 on 1 tutoring time, so we could always use volunteers.
Brother Scott taught the kids about character yesterday and about the importance of developing character on the inside.
After the lesson we got busy with spelling words and math. Then after the club, we had our usual noisy bus ride home!

Mrs. Iverson and her girls

: John stumped by first grade math

Sharon Smith working with her students

Hot Hearts 2012 – Our God is Surely Alive

Chad Edgington — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:38:59 +0000

: Kristian Stanfield at Hot Hearts Texarkana

This year was my very first to experience the phenomenon known as Hot Hearts. Since I’ve been here I’ve heard so much of this storied event and how Texarkana has the one remaining institutions known as Hot Hearts. This year was especially exciting. Kristian Stanfield led worship. I first saw Kristian Stanfield a few years ago in a setting even smaller than Hot Hearts. It was at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and the venue only held about 300 people (maybe). As I was watching him in that setting, I thought to myeself, “This guy is going places.” He was very good and you could just tell his heart was in the right place. Toward the end of the concert he said, “Tomorrow night we’ll be doing Passion in Fort Worth.” My initial gut feeling was right. He was going places. The very next day. I so called that.

The rest is history. He’s got a hugely popular song that many churches are singing. He is turning into the “got-to-have” worship leader in the Christian world…and here he is at Hot Hearts in Texarkana, Texas. What a blessing for our students to be able to be led in worship by such a genuine, exciting up-and-comer.

Jared Hall, the illusionist, was absolutely hilarious. His brand of comedy is smart, satirical and his illusions are very good. He was a great icebreaker leading into and in between worship.

Jeff Mangum, from the Austin area, brought the word for the weekend’s event. He was very Christ-centered and brought a great message of where the Christian faith should lead us and how we should conduct our lives, spiritually and logically.

Hot Hearts was such a great refresher for our students to worship with others in a setting designed specifically for them. I was very impressed with my first visit and can’t wait for next year.

-John Yates, Student Pastor

A Great Weekend of Worship

Chad Edgington — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:59 +0000

We had the privilege of having Shaun and Deshni in our services yesterday (2/5).
Shaun preached in both the early and late services as well as in our evening service. The sermons preached yesterday can be heard here.
Despite the fact that the Super Bowl was on, the turnout for the evening service was great!

During Sunday School, Shaun and John Yates shared with the youth and college students about reaching their friends for Christ.

John and Shaun Teaching

Proir to the evening service, in business meeting, the church voted to purchase a new 15 passenger bus that is similar to the one pictured below.

Smal Bus

FBCWV Special Called Business Meeting

Chad Edgington — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:37:48 +0000

Special Called Business Meeting

February 5 @ 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

For the purpose of considering a recommendation from
the transportation committee regarding the purchase
of a 15 passenger vehicle

Shaun & Deshni Pillay

Chad Edgington — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:38:23 +0000

: Shaun & Deshni Pillay

This weekend is going to be a great time of worship at FBC Wake Viillage.
Shaun Pillay, of Cornerstone International Church in Norwich, Connecticut, will be preaching Sunday, February 5 at 10:30 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m.

Deshni, his wife, will also be here in our services. FBC Wake Village is the primary sponsor of Cornerstone. Shaun and Deshni are looking forward to thanking our church for the support. Make sure you are here for both services. It will be much better than the Super Bowl.

Here is a video that features Shaun and a Cornerstone deacon, David. You can watch more videos about Shaun and Cornerstone here. These videos were produced by the North Amercian Mission Board.

Shaun Pillay: Coming to America from North American Mission Board on Vimeo.

In September of 2010 our church took a trip to Norwich for a Mission Trip. We are going back in April of this year. Here is a video we made after the trip last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JAzyr2p9jw

Current Newsletter

Chad Edgington — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:26 +0000

Click here for a copy of our January 23, 2012 newsletter

First Baptist Church Wake Village, Texas

Chad Edgington — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:51:39 +0000

“To glorify God and enjoy him forever.” No greater summary of our calling has ever been expressed. Whether we are worshiping corporately, bowling at a fellowship, teaching a Bible study class, or changing a diaper in the nursery, our joy is made complete through our common desire to glorify God, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and see the Spirit lead and unify. A proper understanding of the Word of God guides our teaching and our actions. We thank God for His faithfulness in creating a true family of believers at First Baptist Church Wake Village.

First Baptist Church Wake Village
820 Wake Avenue
Wake Village, Texas 75501
(903) 832-4588 phone (903) 223-4529 facsimile