As I write this, I am praying that the weather forecasters know what they are talking about and that we will receive some blessings of rain from God. But even as I write that, I know that the blessings of God are always on time and that we often miss them because we are looking in other places and miss what God is doing. One of the things that God is doing is working in the area of our youth. Matt is doing a great job of leading and helping us in this area. Pray for him and for what God will do through his ministry in the church and at the camp. Another area of our youth is the World Changers project coming this Summer. We are already at 200 kids who will be here to help us minister to our community and work on homes. It will be our opportunity to step up and join with our God in making a difference. Find a way to help and get involved. Finally, DNow is coming. We are going to be blessed with Ray McElroy, former NFL defensive back and current chaplain for the Chicago Bears. God is going to use this time as an opportunity to reach our kids, if we will do our part in getting them here. The theme this year is I am Second. Pray now for what God will do as we partner with Him to reach teenagers for Christ. I am glad I am your pastor.
We will be having a Super Bowl Party immediately after the morning service on Feb. 5, 2012. Everyone is invited to “Dinner on the Court” followed by our 5th Sunday Sing.
It has been a great week here at the church. Matt has stepped in and is doing a great job with the youth. Keep praying for how God wants to answer the need we have for a full time staff member. Sunday, we will continue in the book of Matthew and look at three approaches to Christ. Hopefully we can see in our own lives how important it is to know where we stand in our relationship to Christ. I am looking forward to sharing with you. Pray for DNow. We are scheduling it for the last weekend of Spring Break. With so much else going on, this seems like one of the best times to try and involve the youth. Pray for the mission trip going to Peru the first part of March. God is blessing in Santa Rosa. Finally, I want to encourage you to enlist in 2:7. You will grow in your faith walk and will be challenged to step up your opportunity for service for our Lord. It is going to be great. Keep moving forward in your faith. I am glad to be serving here with you.
 | Children’s Ministry desires to see children come to know Christ and then train them to follow Him for a lifetime. |  | Student Ministry seeks to disciple students, grades 7-12, and reach the lost of Eastland County. |
 | Men’s Ministry seeks to Honor God in all we do, realizing that our number one ministry is first to our God. |  | Music Ministry supports the worship of the FBC family as we gather weekly to praise and exalt the Lord, our God. |
 | Missions at FBC Eastland is about spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ both locally and internationally. |  | Prayer requests can be submitted online. Members will intercede for you in prayer in our prayer room. |
 | Women's Ministry seeks to unite women of all ages as we grow closer to our Lord. |
