Welcome to Faith Bible Church!
an Evangelical Free Church
learning to follow Christ together!
We're located on the west edge of Lyons, Kansas, off Hwy 56
(turn south at the big red "Rice County Safety Complex" sign)
For Google Maps directions, click HERE!
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for youth and adults
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Thought for the Week
To a group of suffering believers, Paul encourages them with these words: We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore, we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring. This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering… (2 Thessalonians 1:3-5, ESV).
Their suffering made them better. It made them worthy subjects. It made them better citizens of God’s Kingdom. It caused them to grow in faith and in love.
Codfish are shipped all over the United States mostly from the northeastern part of the country. Public demand is so great for the codfish that at first it posed a problem for the shippers.
In the early days, they froze the cod before shipping it, but that took away much of the flavor.
Then they experimented with shipping the codfish live in tanks of seawater, but that proved even worse. It was more expensive. The cod still lost its flavor, AND it became soft and mushy. The texture of the meat was seriously affected.
Finally, somebody came up with a creative solution. They placed the codfish in a tank of seawater along with some catfish, their natural enemy. And from the time the codfish left the East Coast those ornery catfish chased them all over the tank until they arrived at their destination. When they got to market even on the West Coast, they were as fresh as the day they were first caught. There was no loss of flavor, nor was the texture affected. In fact, some said the codfish tasted better than before (Charles Swindoll).
Life is like that sometimes. You find yourself in a tank of inescapable circumstances. You may not be where you want to be. And to make matters worse, God has put some “catfish” in your tank. You feel like trouble is chasing you all over the place.
Tell me, does God do this just to make you miserable? No! 2 Thessalonians 1:5 talks about “the righteous judgment of God.” In other words, what God does is always right. God allows trouble in your tank to keep you alive, alert, fresh and growing. It is NOT his intention to destroy you. On the contrary, He wants to produce a Christ-like character in each and every one of you, and He wants you to arrive at your destination better than you ever were before.
So don’t let your troubles get you down. Instead, let God use them to bring you up. Grow through the pain. Trust God to help you get better instead of bitter through the trial.
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Join us this Sunday (November 10)
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Join us this week (November 4-9)
- Monday: Redcross Blood Drive, Noon to 6 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Faith Bible Church
- Monday: Ladies Bible Study, 7 p.m., in the lobby of Faith Bible Church
- Tuesday: Men of Faith, 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the lobby of Faith Bible Church
- Wednesday: Worship Team Practice, 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
- Wednesday: Kid's Bible Club, 6:45 to 8 p.m., @ Faith Bible Church (with Aliento de Vida)
- Thursday: Celebrate Recovery Women's Step Study, 6 p.m., @ King's Cross Church
- Friday: Celebrate Recovery Men's Step Study, 6 p.m., @ King's Cross Church
- Every Day: Plan to minister to one another and to a world in desperate need of Jesus. Ask God for opportunities to serve and do what He leads you to do.
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News!
Ladies Bible Study, 7 p.m., every Monday evening. Jaclyn Rummel leads a time of fellowship and study relevant to the issues women face today. She invites ladies of all ages to come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and time in God's Word.
Men of Faith meets at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. every Tuesday morning in the lobby at Faith Bible Church. "As iron sharpens iron," men are invited to sharpen one another in the middle of each week before work during a time of mutual encouragement, Bible study, and prayer (coffee provided).
Celebrate Recovery Step Study Groups, 6 p.m. every Thursday for women and 6 p.m. every Friday, for men at King's Cross Fellowship Hall (216 S. Pioneer). Are you struggling with habits, hurts, or hangups? Join our Celebrate Recovery Step Study groups and find support in a Christ-centered recovery program. Walk side by side with others as you journey through the 12 steps of recovery together.
Kid's Bible Club, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m., every Wednesday @ Faith Bible Church. We are partnering with Aliento de Vida to provide this ministry to children (k-5th grade), where kids have fun learning the Bible.
Vision and Planning Retreat, 9 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, November 16, in the lobby of the church. Rachel Manley from First Bank will lead us through a series of diagnostic questions, which will help us evaluate where we are and where God wants to take us as a church. We need your input, so please join us as we plan for the future of our church.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts: It's that time of year again to pack a fun, full, personalized shoebox with quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items for a needy child overseas. The shoebox becomes a tangible expression of God's immense love for the child. For many, it is their first Christmas gift ever. Samaritan's Purse works with local churches to distribute the shoebox gifts along with a clear, child-friendly gospel presentation, which often results in their salvation, spiritual growth, and the multiplication of new believers and churches. The deadline is November 18 to get your packed shoeboxes to the church.
Free Christian Videos: Faith Bible Church is providing every member and regular attender an on-line video library with over 25,000 video sessions from a host of well-respected pastors, teachers, and producers on almost every subject that impacts your daily life. They include videos for children, youth and adults on a variety of topics including books of the Bible, marriage, parenting, finance, work, leadership, men's and women's issues, the Christian life, recovery, interacting with the culture, short films, stories for children and a host of other topics. If you or someone you know is struggling in their marriage, financially strapped and drowning in debt, have a son or daughter who is making some very poor choices, or just need to grow in your personal relationship with Jesus, you will find what you need in this video library free of charge. Just click HERE or text LYONSFBC to 49775 to create your account and access any of these 25,000+ video sessions for free.
Let's Read the Bible Together
If you would like to join us in the exciting journey of exploring the treasures of God's Word, I invite you to read through the entire Bible with us this year. This reading plan takes you through the Old Testament once and the New Testament twice in a year. Just click HERE to begin a journey which will absolutely change your life.
