Hope Conference 2019
The universal brokenness of sin creates a ripple effect of pain that often blindsides families and churches. Unfortunately, the Christian community is not immune to such struggles. Drug abuse, addictions, depression, questions about God’s love, power and presence — all can contribute to feelings of confusion and hopelessness. The Scriptures provide us with both the precepts and principles that assist us as we navigate through these crisis moments whether they impact you directly or those around you. Join us for a two-day event to equip you to deal with the brokenness in you or help those around you.
Date
Friday, March 1 | 5:45-8:45 p.m. (dinner provided)
Saturday, March 2 | 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Schedule
Friday
5:45pm Dinner
6:30pm Session #1 - Broken People in a Broken World
7:30pm Break
7:45pm Session #2 - Christ's Authority over Chaos
Saturday
9:00am Session #3 - Christ's Care in Brokenness
10:00am Break
10:30am Session #4 - Christ in My Depression, Grief, and Addiction
Speaker
Dr. Bruce Meyer
Professor at Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, Wisconsin
Dr. Meyer began teaching at Maranatha in 2002. He has prior experience as pastor and assistant pastor, Christian school Bible teacher, Christian school administrator, and biblical counselor. He is the author and presenter of the Upstream Seminar, a sexual purity seminar for men, and he presents this seminar at local churches and men’s retreats. Dr. Meyer is the Biblical Counseling Program Coordinator at Maranatha. Dr. Meyer loves woodworking, reading, biking, and prestidigitation (“quick-fingeredness,” a characteristic trait of Dr. Meyer’s, recognized by all of his students). He loves pizza and vacationing in Florida and Virginia Beach.
Location
First Baptist Church
2300 S. Main St.
West Bend, WI 53095
Cost
The cost for the seminar is $10 (includes dinner Friday evening). Please pay by cash or check when you arrive.
Live Stream
We are also planning on live streaming the sessions (no charge): https://firstbaptistwb.org/watch-live/. Please let wlentz@firstbaptistwb.org know if you have any issues with the live stream.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Men's Retreat 2019
Speaker
Pastor Matt Morrell
Pastor of Fourth Baptist Church
Plymouth, MN
Matt was raised in a pastor’s home and graduated from Northland International University (B.A.) in 1998. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in 2002 and his Doctor of Ministry from Northland International University in 2010. During his seminary years, he served as the assistant pastor at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church in Chisago City, MN. In 2002, Matt became interim pastor at Chisago Lakes Baptist, becoming senior pastor after 10 months. He served there until May 2008, when he was called to Fourth Baptist Church. Matt and his wife, Kim, have five children.
Matt has spoken and taught in multiple venues at home and overseas, including ministry at Central Baptist Seminary’s Romanian campus and at Faith Baptist Bible College in Cochin, India.
“My pastoral priority and personal passion is preaching and teaching God’s Word to God’s people. I am convinced that the faithful exposition and application of God’s Word to God’s people is the only ministry paradigm that will bear fruit that remains. However history may evaluate my shepherding, may it be said that I fed the flock the pure milk and the rich meat of God’s Word!”
Ladies' Fellowship Evening - March 2019
Ladies, you have an opportunity for an evening of fellowship on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. We're having a Potluck at the Vickery's guest house! Please bring a dish of your choice to share. Contact Jenny Vickery for more information (262-893-9282). Our Ladies’ Fellowship Evenings are a great way to encourage and edify each other in a more informal setting.
Directions to the Vickery's
3907 Hi Mount Rd, Kewaskum, WI 53040
Doctrine Class - Spring 2019
Sunday, January 27 at 6pm, begins the next section of the Doctrine Class. This section of the class will be covering the study of man and sin. Beliefs about these doctrines are behind much of the debates going on in our culture today, as those around us are debating our identity, sexuality, and the ethics of life. Space is limited, so please contact Pastor Luke to join us on Sunday evenings for this study.
Missions Sundays 2019
January 13 - February 3 will be Great Commission Sundays. These will be Sundays set aside to focus on the call to sow the gospel. We will have three different missionaries ministering with us, reports from our current gospel partners, and opportunities to be an encouragement to our gospel partners.
Adult Valentine's Party
Married couples, you are invited to an Adult Valentine's Party on Friday, February 8 in our Fellowship Hall. Space is limited - don't wait to sign-up! The evening will start with appetizers at 5:30pm. Dinner with your spouse will be served at 6:15pm, followed by a light-hearted time together strengthening our marriages. It will be an evening of fun, food, and laughter - you don't want to miss it!
The cost is $20 per couple. Please give money to Jenny Vickery when you sign-up. Sign-up by January 23 below or at the Welcome Desk. Childcare is also available at no additional charge. Contact Vicky Hull with any questions.
Blood Drive - January 2019
First Baptist Church is hosting a blood drive on January 21 from 1-6pm. Give blood, get noodles. Donate and receive a coupon for a free entrée when you purchase a Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage from Noodles & Company (while supplies last)!
Register online here: http://bit.ly/WestBendJan2019 or you may call the Blood Center: 877-232-4376.
Appointments encouraged. Open to the public.
Location
Located about 30 minutes north of Milwaukee, just off of Highway 45, First Baptist Church is easy to find. Take Highway 45 to the Paradise Drive exit. Turn east on Paradise and go to Main Street (three traffic lights). Turn right (south) onto Main Street. We are located at 2300 S. Main St. across from a car dealership and in-between the Kettle Moraine Ice Center and the new Meijer. The church driveway/entrance is on the south side of the property.
Directions
Prayer Week 2019
Sunday, January 6, begins a week of prayer as we begin another year of ministry as a church. We are completely dependent upon God individually and as a church, so it is essential that we go to Him in prayer. Prayer week is a helpful tool to cause us to stop our activity and actively depend on God. Sunday morning we will begin prayer week by looking at Romans 10:1-4. In this passage, Paul shares his desire to see individuals saved and that leads him to pray to God. Prayer week will include expanded time on Friday (1/11) and Saturday (1/12) to come to the church building to pray, prayer time in community groups, a special Sunday evening prayer service, and different resources to encourage us to pray.
Ladies' Fellowship Evening - January 2019
Ladies, you have an opportunity for an evening of fellowship on Thursday, January 3 at 7 p.m. at church. Care to Share: share anything from a New Year's resolution to a testimony. Contact Vicky Hull for more information. Our Ladies’ Fellowship Evenings are a great way to encourage and edify each other in a more informal setting.