http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:40:39 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 First Baptist Church, Fort Walton Beach http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-awards-celebration/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-awards-celebration/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:40:38 GMT I have exciting news about Upward Basketball and Cheerleading end of the year Award Celebration. First the date of awards night has been moved from Monday February 27th to Saturday February 25th. The special guest speaker will be Dave Travelin ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-1262012/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-1262012/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:36:22 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART…        Sunday was glorious as evidenced by a great crowd Sunday morning, the felt presence of God in our midst, Stephen Stanford’s wonderful testimony, and special prayer ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upcoming-events/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upcoming-events/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:58:42 GMT Upward Basketball and Cheerleading are in full swing, so come out and enjoy the excitement on Saturday mornings starting at 9:00am. We also have pictures available from this past Saturday’s games at http://www.scotteventp... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-1202012/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-1202012/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:16:23 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART…        The Lord blessed last Sunday morning as we participated in the dedication of a precious baby, received 2 young adults into our membership by letter, worshiped in a full ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-year-new-resolutions-new-you/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-year-new-resolutions-new-you/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:03:30 GMT As the New Year approaches and is here many are still in what I like to call “Holiday Shock.” This “shock” is caused by an increasing amount of dessert intake, wrapping paper ball wars, cheeks pinched by grannies, ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-year-activities/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-year-activities/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:16:06 GMT This week in the CLC we are starting our second game week of Upward Basketball and Cheerleading, games start at 9:00am on Saturday. So, come on out and have a really good time watching and encouraging these as they participate in Upward ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-12292011/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-12292011/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:14:37 GMT From the Pastor's Heart....         Once again, there is great news to report!  As I write these words on December 28, you have given $36,171.89 to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-12222011/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-12222011/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:42:50 GMT       There is great news to report!  As I write this on December 21, you have given $30,232  to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.  This represents outstanding progress toward ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-basketball-and-cheerleading-schedules/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-basketball-and-cheerleading-schedules/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:10:20 GMT Upward Basketball Schedule     Upward Cheerleading Schedule http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/clc-end-of-the-year-schedule/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/clc-end-of-the-year-schedule/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:04:51 GMT New Years Golf Fellowship will be Monday, January 2nd 2012. Be ready at 7:15 AM for devotion and tournament rules. Please contact the CLC at 226-6905 for more information and to sign up. There will be no more fitness classes after December 20, ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-12152011/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-12152011/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:17:34 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART….         Dr. Rebekah Naylor will be our special guest this Lord’s Day.  A board certified surgeon and former professor of surgery, Dr. Naylor is known primarily as ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-has-startedchristmas-and-new-years-hours/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-has-startedchristmas-and-new-years-hours/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:37:11 GMT We have had a great start to the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading season so far, with lots of fun and excitement. Games for Upward will start the first week in January, so be sure to check future posts for a game schedule. Also continue to ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/december-events/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/december-events/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:58:52 GMT I hope you find time to participate in the events this month. You can look at this calendar and print it out. Below is a short description of the events and specific times and places.  1.  December 3rd: Christmas Party at the ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/holiday-hours/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/holiday-hours/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:05:32 GMT For the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday the CLC will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, Friday November 25th and Saturday, November 26th. We will resume our regularly scheduled activities on Monday November 28th. So everyone have a Happy ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/a-big-thank-you/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/a-big-thank-you/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:46:38 GMT I want to thank everyone who helped with the Upward basketball and cheerleading evaluations, we would not have been able to be as successful as we were without your help. Thank you so much for helping start this Upward season off right. http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/weekend-events/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/weekend-events/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:00:30 GMT Golf fellowship is this weekend at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Course a “Turkey Trot Golf Fellowship” call the CLC (226-6905) for more information or to sign up. Scrapbooking will be taking place in the CLC Café this Friday ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-evaluations/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-evaluations/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:50:50 GMT Upward Basketball and Cheerleader evaluations are next week on Monday November 7th, Tuesday November 8th and Thursday November 10th and the CLC is in need of Volunteers. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to serve. Contact the CLC ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-10252011/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-10252011/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:24:52 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART…        My heart is saddened to share that one of our most faithful members, wonderful deacons, and finest Christians, Max Tidmore, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord this ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/updated-hours/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/updated-hours/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:43:39 GMT The CLC will Close next Monday October 31st at 4:00pm due to the Trunk – or – Treat that will be taking place on Harbeson Street. Trunk – or Treat will feature games, prizes and of course treat for everyone so bring the entire ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upcoming-events/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upcoming-events/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:47:44 GMT Saturday is the final day for Upward Soccer it is also our Awards Day Celebration, so come out and celebrate with the players, coaches and parents as we express our gratitude towards their effort this season. The FBC Golf Fellowship will be ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-10611/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-10611/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:44:53 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART….        We have exceeded our goal of $9,000 for this year’s State Missions Offering!  The Pastor would like to thank all who have participated in this special effort to ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-fitness-class-zumba-gold/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-fitness-class-zumba-gold/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:30:23 GMT The CLC will be starting a new fitness class this Friday!!!…Zumba Gold the class will be held on Fridays from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Zumba Gold is a low impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness. And we encourage anyone who is ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-soccer/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-soccer/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:57:20 GMT For those of you who have not had the opportunity to come see Upward Soccer there are only three weeks left in the Season. We have games on the following Saturdays October 1st, October 8th and October 15th. So come out to support the children ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-9222011/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-9222011/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:57:10 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART….         This Lord’s Day is the last Sunday we will publicly promote the Maguire State Missions Offering.  Remember, by participating in this special offering, over ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-events-to-remember/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/new-events-to-remember/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:42:48 GMT There is a lot of new and exciting things happening with the Resound Youth Group! Here is your chance to learn aobut each and get other students and families excited about it. This Saturday The Revealed Ministries team from Graceville, Florida ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-9162011/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart-9162011/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:00:02 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART….         Have you taken part in this year’s State Missions Offering?  If not, may I challenge you to do so in the next 2 weeks?  Throughout September, we are ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/exciting-new-mission-opportunities/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/exciting-new-mission-opportunities/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:26:57 GMT We have a lot of new and exciting things coming up in the Youth Department!  As we continue to have a Missions focus with our events, I have started planning a few Saturday Mission opportunities. These opportunities will give our youth a ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/back-to-school/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/back-to-school/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:45:01 GMT This week in the CLC we will help with the hosting of the back to school fair on Wednesday, August 31 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, come out for food, games, prize give-a-ways, and a whole lot of fun.  We hope to see you there. Also, a big ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/lock-in30hourfamine-recap/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/lock-in30hourfamine-recap/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:51:55 GMT Last weekend's Lock-In/30HourFamine was absolutely terrific. So many lives changed, so many children fed, so many great stories to be told. We began by eating at 2pm on Friday afternoon. This of course would be our last meal until 9pm Saturday ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-pictures/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/upward-pictures/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:54:50 GMT A reminder for the parents of our Upward Soccer players, pictures will be taken next week on Monday and Tuesday during the practice of your child, if your child practices on Thursday their pictures will be on Monday. Please have your child ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/weekend-hours/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/weekend-hours/ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:00:05 GMT Just a quick update on hours for this weekend, the CLC will be closing its doors on Friday, August 12th at 2:00pm and will be closed all day on Saturday August 13th for our Youth 30 hour famine back to school lock in. Thanks to all of you who ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/body-for-life/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/body-for-life/ Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:54:22 GMT Body For Life is starting another session. We will be having two orientation sessions next week for those interested in getting fit. The first session will be Monday August 8th at 7pm upstairs in the CLC. The second session will be Wednesday ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/lost-and-found/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/lost-and-found/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:20:27 GMT I read a blog this week about being found. Children know that feeling when they misplace their favorite toy only to see it has been stuffed under the bed. Adults know that when they have the perfect job. Newlyweds feel that when they finally ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/hello-from-the-clc/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/hello-from-the-clc/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:57:14 GMT Hello from the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center (CLC)! We want to start out by thanking all of the volunteers who assisted with the Upward Soccer evaluations. Without you, it would not have been possible to accomplish it. Thanks again ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/parentyouth-volunteer-letter/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/parentyouth-volunteer-letter/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:11:00 GMT Dear Parents and Youth Workers, If we haven’t met yet, my name is Laura-Leigh Clements. I am the new Interim Youth Director. I’m from Port St. Joe, Florida. I graduated from The Baptist College of Florida in May of 2009. Please find ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart--6162011/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart--6162011/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:49:18 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART….         Our middle school and high school students….will be attending Student Life Camp Thursday through Monday, June 16-20.  In your prayers, remember the youth ... http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart/ http://www.fbcfwb.org/blog/from-the-pastors-heart/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:26:49 GMT FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART….         Vacation Bible School….has been enormously successful this year.  Beginning Monday morning and continuing all week, attendance has been unusually ...