A LETTER FROM ASSOCIATE PASTOR, REV. FRAN BUHLER: “Aging,” they say, “is the meringue on the pie of life,” so “it’s time” for me to enjoy it. After discussion with our Pastor, Deacons, and staff, I will retire the end of August, 2014. (For those of you already in the meringue, that’s this year!) Since […]
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“Middle School.” Just saying the name sounds like something you wouldn’t want to be a part of. Somewhere in between, not quite there, awkward, weird. Despite the bad rap that comes with the stage of life, the girls I met this weekend gave me a lot of hope. They were part of First Baptist’s annual […]
Read More »Each Saturday in January and February, the CLC is filled with players, coaches, parents, and officials playing with a purpose. They are a part of our Upward Basketball and Cheerleading ministry. Through a partnership with Tallahassee First Church of the Nazarene, Upward provides 182 children an opportunity to play this season. Upward occupies a unique […]
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The Beatitudes are the characteristics of Jesus’ disciples. We can’t earn them; he gives them to us at creation. They are blessings. When they’re read aloud, it’s a bit like listening to Jesus introduce a speech with a prayer of blessing. But what we realize is that he’s blessing us for what he sees in […]
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Since Connections Weekend, what have you been up to? Three groups have already formed to continue the journey on mission. Kaitie Meyer has started a Bible study group at her scholarship house next to the FSU Campus. Joey Stein has formed a Bible study group at Veteran’s Village. Harlan Moret, George Latimer, Darrell Thompson, and […]
Read More »After hours of rehearsals and four great performances, our youth choir and an exhausted director can relax. It was a great weekend for First Baptist on so many fronts, and our house is still humming “Taylor the Latte Boy.” I learned a few lessons from our students to share with you. Generations can learn from […]
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Who was the first family on mission? If you said, “Joseph and Mary,” you’re correct. In the midst of a threat on Jesus’ life (Matthew 2), and the deaths of other babies in Bethlehem, God directed Joseph through a dream to protect Jesus and move to Egypt. This was not the first Joseph to experience […]
Read More »At some point along the Way, we recognize that our calendars and occupations try to compartmentalize our lives. Sunday and Wednesday – church Monday–Friday – work Saturday – family We’re taught to set strong boundaries, keep family away from work, and give ourselves time to relax. At times, there are good reasons for this rationale. […]
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On Sunday, I’ll be reciting the Sermon on the Mount by heart with the help of a few friends at FBC. To help you prepare to hear the Sermon, here are five things to know. The Sermon isn’t everything Jesus taught, but these are the main things. The Gospel of Matthew is structured around five […]
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In staff meeting this week, Josh Hall reflected on 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Connections Weekend gave us a chance to come together and do what this verse says. “To encourage” literally means to put courage inside someone else. “To build […]
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