Dear Faith Family,
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. I love this holiday because I get to wear a ton of my favorite color, green. As I walk around covered in green with my red hair, I feel like a leprechaun. In all seriousness, we can learn a thing or two from St. Patrick. Many of you know the story how he was born in Britain in the 4th century, kidnapped as a teenager, and brought to Ireland as a slave. For 6 years his job was to shepherd flocks’ day after day. He would later escape and then return to Ireland as a missionary bringing the Word of God to the people there. He saw a need for the Gospel in Ireland and sought to make Christ known to those who enslaved him. He faced a lot of opposition and persecution but continued to trust in the Lord in difficult times. We may not face the same type of persecution that he faced or like many of our brothers and sisters around the world face today, but we can learn from the life of St. Patrick that no matter what comes our way, we should strive to be faithful to what God calls us to do. It may be as simple as showing love to your neighbor, inviting that friend of yours to join your life group, or your hairstylist to church. There are many ways we can reflect Christ in our day to day. This St. Patrick’s Day let’s be reminded of what St. Patrick did and try to do the same thing, make Christ known.
Clayton Knight
Youth Minister
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Quarterly Business Meeting
This Sunday, March 19, we will gather together at 4:00 PM for our regularly scheduled Quarterly Business Meeting. Our staff will provide a few ministry updates, and we will vote on a couple of Finance Team recommendations. These recommendations include the reallocation of a few designated funds, and a proposal to invest some money in a couple of short-term CD's.
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Fellowship & Prayer Walk - Sunday, March 26 at 5 PM
Join us for a church-wide fellowship on Sunday, March 26 @ 5 PM in the HUB. We encourage you to bring your "Brown Bag" dinner for you and your family. Come enjoy a time of fellowship before we prayer walk our neighborhoods and deliver door hangers for Easter.
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Easter is just a few weeks away, and we can't wait! We will meet for worship only on Easter Sunday, April 9th @ 10:45 AM. There will be childcare available for infants - 2 years, but no Sunday Morning Bible Studies. Start thinking now about who you can invite as your guest for Easter! We will have door hangers available soon for you to invite your neighbors!
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First Hewitt is looking for someone temporarily to set up for weekly events. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds. If interested or for more information, please call Gayle at 254.666.2741.
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Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) is the primary way Southern Baptists fund missions in North America. One hundred percent of gifts given to AAEO go to the field to support more than 2,400 missionary families serving across the United States and Canada.
Gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering are used to train and resource missionaries in church planting and compassion ministries. Gifts are also used to create evangelism resources. New churches are being planted, hurts are being healed and lives are being transformed by the gospel because you give.
For more information about the AAEO, please click here.
You can give to the AAEO by giving directly (click HERE) or by giving through the church (click HERE).
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Do you have a dirty car? Have you not washed it all winter? Well, it’s now Spring which means it’s time to get it washed. The students will be hosting a car wash here at the church to help raise money for camp. The car wash will take place March 25 from 10am-2pm. Please take the time to come by and support our students!
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Youth Camp is coming up! This year we are going to Pineywoods Camp in East Texas on July 17-21. The cost per student is $335 and you can register by clicking the link below. Space is limited and we are filling up so if you have a student who wants to go to camp, go ahead and register them. You do not need to pay for camp at the time of registration. Camp is for anyone who is in 7th through 12th grade. If you have any questions about camp, please reach out to Clayton Knight.
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Senior Tuesdays meet Tuesday at 2PM
Grief Share
Grief recovery groups Wednesday at 2pm. Call 254.666.2741 to make reservations and reserve a workbook.
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Secret Church 23 - Friday, April 21 @ 6 PM
Mark your calendars! First Hewitt is once again hosting a special one-night worldwide simulcast called Secret Church. Secret Church is an intense evening of Bible study featuring the teaching of Dr. David Platt. This year we will be walking together through the book of Jonah! REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
For more information about Secret Church 2023, please click here.
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March Prayer Focus & Bible Reading Plan
Each month, we as a church family are seeking to consistently read God's Word and pray for the Gospel to be known in different parts of the world. Our March edition of Together for the Gospel is now available at the church or by clicking here.
Our prayer focus for the month of March is: North Africa
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Prayer Requests?
We want to be a church that continually lifts each other up in prayer. If you have a prayer request, share it with us by clicking below:
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Sunday
Sunday Morning Bible Study - 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
Sunday Evening - Children, Bible Drill & Youth - 5 PM
03/19 - Quarterly Meeting - 4:00 PM
Wednesday Bible Studies
Men's Prayer Breakfast & Study - 7:30 AM - Evening Study - 6 PM
Women's Bible Study - 6 PM
Life Groups throughout the week
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Financial Update
Monthly Giving Requirement: $67,632
March Giving Receipts: $39,574
Year to Date Required: $439,600
Year to Date Received: $457,791
Over/Under: + $18,191
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