Longwood Baptist Church
1885 North Longwood Road ~ Ponca City, OK 74604 ~ (580) 762-8062

Home
Newsletter
Prayer
Pictures
Church Staff
Departments
Beliefs
History
Invitation
Resources
Online Newsletter, February, 2012
Happy Valentines Day

Pastors Corner

The other day Kelly received an invitation to a wedding. It was from a great young lady which used to be one of Kelly’s students. The invitation was really neat because it was printed on a refrigerator magnet. So every time we pass by we are reminded to keep that day open so we can attend.

The point I would like to make here, is the importance of inviting people to church. This is the key not only to church growth but getting the Gospel to someone who would have never have heard it before. Sunday School is still the most effective way to reach people. The reason why is simple. Sunday School is about establishing and building relationships.

But we have to realize that most people attend and join a Sunday School class because they have been invited. Research has proven this time and time again.

Our job is to make an effort to reach those who are unchurched. A simple phone call, card, or when you run into someone is all that is required. Also, don’t forget to invite people you don’t know very well. You never know if God has been dealing with them, and your invitation could possibly change their life.

Romans 10:17 says "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

God Bless

Bro Mike

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1

Things to note:

  • I would like to extend my gratitude to those who work so hard in the church. I have a great peace of mind that when something needs to be done it will be taken care of. Your work may be behind the scenes and may never be noticed, but the Lord sees it and knows your heart. Thank you for being a blessing.
     
  • Men, get ready for breakfast on the 18th. I am looking forward to it. We are still reading “Point Man” by Steve Farrar.
 

Weekly Schedule:

Sunday
Men's Prayer
Sunday School
Worship Service

Discipleship Training
Evening Service

Wednesday
Prayer/Bible Study


9:30 am
9:45 am
10:55 am

5:00 pm
6:00 pm


7:00 pm

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, February 1 ~ 7:00pm ~ Midweek Service
Sunday, February 5 ~ Sunday Services
Sunday, February 5 ~ Deacon's meeting
Monday, February 6 ~ Church Council
Tuesday, February 7 ~ BGCO Board of Directors Meeting
Pastor out of office
Wednesday, February 8 ~ 7:00pm ~ Business Meeting
Thursday, February 9 ~ WOM
Sunday, February 12 ~ Sunday Services
Tuesday, February 14 ~ Valentines Day
Wednesday, February 15 ~ 7:00pm ~ Midweek Service
Friday, February 17 ~ State VBS Clinic
Saturday, February 18 ~ 8:30am ~ Men's Breakfast
Sunday, February 19 ~ Sunday Services
Wednesday, February 22 ~ 7:00pm ~ Midweek Service
Friday, February 24 ~ 2:00pm ~ Nursing Home
Sunday, February 26 ~ Sunday Services
Sunday, February 26 ~ OBU Day
Wednesday, February 29 ~ 7:00pm ~ Midweek Service
 

Deacons
Lester Freeman
Marion Fredricks
Charles Orr
Butch Hiatt
Charles King
February Anniversaries
17 - Stacy and Kim Jones
February Birthdays:
  6 - Don Judy
12 - Marilyn Jackson
14 - Nila Larkins
16 - Elsie Jackson
25 - Charles Orr

Past Newsletters:
2012
January
2011
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

[Home]  [Newsletter]  [Prayer]  [Pictures]  [Staff]  [Departments]  [Beliefs]  [History]  [Invitation]  [Resources]