The Three-fold Cord (Ecclesiastes 4:12)

eNews! 05.08.12 @ 12:57 p.m.

Jessica Turner — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:16 +0000

10 a.m. START for tomorrow morning. Secondary will NOT have opening in the gymnasium. Students are to go right away to class. The locations were announced this morning in opening.
Dairy Queen (for before and after the program tonight) will help us with some fundraising if we are able to eat there tonight in Rosemount. Our school will get a percentage back from any orders taken at Dairy Queen for the following times: 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. You do NOT need to mention you are from our school. Any orders during that time will be figured.
Helmet Forms need to be filled out and returned by tomorrow. In my previous email, a PDF file of the form is attached. Please understand that your son or daughter WILL NOT be able to attend Bike-A-Thon if we do not have a form signed by you. We do have several already turned in, but there are several students who have not turned their forms in. We have announced this for the last couple of weeks now. Thank you for your help and cooperation.

eNews! Tues. 05.08.12 @ 7:59 a.m.

Jessica Turner — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:01:45 +0000

Helmet Forms for Bike-A-Thon must be turned in if your child will be attending. The form is attached if you should need it.
Spring Concert & Science Fair will be held tonight in the auditorium at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Honoring our Coaches takes place at the secondary awards night (on May 29). We have asked each student to bring in $2 per sport that they have participated in. If all three sports were played, then $6 would need to be turned in. We have announced this several times and would like to get all the monies in as soon as possible. Thank you!
Re-Enrollment continues for the 2012-2013 school year! The re-enrollment form is attached.
Bike-A-Thon will be held this Thursday. Your support and your child’s attendance is greatly appreciated. This is our main secondary fundraiser and has enabled us to many improvements over the years that we all have enjoyed. The pledge sheet does NOT need to be brought on this day. Please help to ensure your son or daughter has a working, comfortable bike to use (20 miles). No food needs to be brought in this year; it has already been taken care of. Please come a little earlier if possible on this day so we can load the bikes. All drop off and pick up will be in the front (SOUTH) parking lot on this day. You do NOT need to drop your children off in the back IF you have only secondary kids. Ladies can wear culottes and their Bike-A-Thon shirt; guys can wear knee-length modest shorts and their Bike-A-Thon shirt. Sweatshirts are encouraged as it can be cool while riding the trail.
Summer Band Lessons are available from Miss Clear. She only charges $10/lesson, and these are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for preferred time slots. You can email her at cyndi.clear@fbcrosemount.org. Give your child an opportunity to spend part of the summer being productive for both lessons and practice.
Spring Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup will be held next Tuesday, May 15. We will have the 7^th grade this year doing this community project.
Summer School policies according to the handbook are stated as follows: First Baptist School strives for academic excellence. Therefore, the following summer school policy is adopted for all returning secondary students: 1) Any junior high student receiving an F in math or English will be required to attend summer school, 2) For any junior high student receiving a D in math or English, summer school is recommended. Any student who does not attend summer school will be placed on academic probation for the first quarter of the following year, 3) Any senior high student receiving an F as a semester grade in an academic subject will forfeit high school credit for that course for the semester. Summer school will be required for that student to make-up high school credit (for required courses/credits for graduation) prior to the next school year. A minimum of thirty (30) hours of instruction will be required for a full high school credit (15 per semester). Summer school will be required by First Baptist School staff during the first month of the summer break Dates and times will be announced by the school administration at the end of each school year. Customary summer school fees will apply and will also be announced by the school administration.

First Baptist Church Youth

Soul Winning will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. Please meet in the Johnson Chapel.
Youth Chapel will be held next Sunday at 5 p.m. Brother Gary Manthey will be speaking to the young people. In Mr. Graves’ absence (because of senior trip), Mr. Von Wald will be leading the Youth Chapel. Don’t miss another exciting time starting at 5 p.m.
Congratulations to Samantha Johnson for receiving a personalized Bible during our combined Sunday School time yesterday in church. Samantha memorized the first 17 verses of Exodus 20.
High School Sunday School Classes, you will have a combined Sunday school this coming Sunday, May 13 to hear the men’s quartet from Golden State Baptist College and also hear their tour speaker. Don’t miss this time. This starts at 10 a.m.

The Principle of Holiness and Separation

Jessica Turner — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:31:31 +0000

“The Principle of Holiness and Separation”
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Pastor Dave Clear
Genesis 1:2-5

First mention of separation in the Bible was in separating light from darkness.

Ten things that are deemed by God to be holy or separate:

1st – the Sabbath day

2nd – the tithe

3rd – the firstborn

4th – one tribe in Israel

5th – six cities in all of Israel

6th – one book – the Bible

7th – one city – Jerusalem

8th – the blood

9th – the bride of Christ – a man’s bride

10th – the temple/ the body of the believer

Holiness or separation always has a purpose. Ez. 22:23-31

The Gospel and presenting of the Gospel depends upon our upholding personal and corporate sanctification and holiness in our lives!

eNews! Fri. 04.27.12 @ 12:54 p.m.

Jessica Turner — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:13:39 +0000

Games are today at 4 p.m. here. Our softball and baseball teams are playing!
Re-Enrollment Discount runs through Monday, April 30 for $50 off the registration per child. We encourage you to please enroll your child(ren) for the 2012-2013 school year. Please see Mrs. Fruetel or email her at sherry.fruetel@fbcrosemount.org if you have any questions.
Elementary Baseball & Softball Clinics will be held on Thursday, May 3.
Two Piano Recitals will be held on Friday, May 4 at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. A cake celebration will be held in the gymnasium after the 7:30 p.m. recital. See Mrs. Curry if you have any questions.
Spring Concert & Science Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m.
Bike-A-Thon will be held on Thursday, May 10. Please encourage the young people to get their pledge sheets filled out. We are looking forward to purchasing concert attire for the secondary.
MACS Music & Arts Festival pictures are located at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.323476024385396.74992.220735991326067&type=1
The Play, “A Man Called Peter” went very well, and the young people did a great job. The pictures are located at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.213164245464835.45681.101529006628360&type=1
Senior Trip to Washington DC will be held from Friday, May 11 through Saturday, May 19. We would appreciate your prayers for safety, great weather, and a wonderful time during the trip. I pray each year that what our young people see will make an impression on their heart – something they will never forget as we visit many memorials including Arlington National Cemetery. Praise the Lord for many who have given their life for the freedoms we continue to enjoy.

First Baptist Church Youth

A National Day of Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in our auditorium. Everyone is invited.
Youth Chapel this week will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday. We will have a split chapel with Mr. and Mrs. Graves speaking to the guys and girls, respectively.
Youth/Family Picnic @ Farquar Park in Apple Valley (Top [of the hill] Pavilion Reserved) will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. COST IS FREE. A group kickball game will be held at 3:15 p.m. A group picture will be at 4:40 p.m. We will eat at 4:45 p.m. You are welcome to play basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, etc. at anytime during the picnic, but we would like to feature kickball at 3:15 p.m. Equipment will be provided. Please bring your entire family. You can stay the entire time or come and go as you please, but please make sure to take advantage and come at 4:45 p.m. to eat. PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE WELCOME CENTER SO WE CAN PLAN FOR FOOD!
Combined Youth Sunday School will take place in the gymnasium on Sunday, May 6. This will start at 10 a.m. with some refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Law of Sowing and Reaping

Jessica Turner — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:23:21 +0000

“The Law of Sowing and Reaping”
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Pastor Dave Clear
Galatians 6:7

1. The origin of the principle (Genesis 1:11-12)

2. What this principle says

We reap according to what we sow…
We reap according to when we sow…
We reap according to how much we sow…
Many times we reap much more than we sow…

Treating the Brokenhearted

Jessica Turner — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:37:12 +0000

“Treating the Brokenhearted”
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Pastor Dave Clear
Ezekiel 34:2,3

1. As much as possible, act normal.

2. It is usually best not to mention their problem.

3. Don’t try to figure out why.

4. Don’t tell them of any criticism you may have heard.

5. Use unsaid words to express sympathy.

6. Show confidence in them.

7. Try to decide for what the brokenhearted person is reaching for.

eNews! Thurs. 04.12.12 @ 1:46 p.m.

Jessica Turner — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:43:52 +0000

Tomorrow, March 7 a funeral will be held in our facility for the home going of Mrs. Dolores Pederson who passed away last week at the age of 88. We praise the Lord that she knew Christ, but we will miss her much. The viewing is at 10 a.m. and the funeral is at 11 a.m. Logistically, we will have the secondary students out of the building during this time. Under supervision, we will bus the junior high to the Rosemount Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and we will bus the high school to the Apple Valley Library at the same time. We will have two class periods in the morning, then load the bus at 9:45 a.m. After being at the library, students will be bused and supervised to an area fast food restaurant. Money for lunch is needed OR a sack lunch brought. After getting back at 12:30 p.m., we will conduct three afternoon classes. The core classes will meet tomorrow (Bible, Math, English, History, and Science). We are encouraging the young people to make their time productive in the quiet atmosphere of the library; we also have warned them to behave appropriately and remain quiet while in the library. There is science fair to work on, and we have students who have homework or need to get caught up. I am not completely sure about the need for a library card to use the computers, but if you do NOT want your child using a library computer, just let me know. I respect the fact that some parents may not want their young people on a computer. If that is the case, then just email me. Thank you.
Happy Birthday to Pastor Clear, our superintendent of First Baptist School and senior pastor of First Baptist Church. His birthday is tomorrow!
Clinics for the elementary in boys’ basketball and girls’ cheerleading will be held after school this Thursday. Many of our secondary students will be involved in mentoring and coaching these elementary-age children.
Busing There will be no busing this Friday, March 9.
MACS Jr. High Fine Arts Festival. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS MUST BE AT SCHOOL BY 7:45 A.M. THIS COMING FRIDAY! We are busing the entire junior high to Woodcrest for this festival. We have all the students competing in this, and we appreciate your prayers for them. We plan to be back at 5 p.m. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch or $4.00 for the package-type meal they are offering. The high school will still be meeting on Friday. We also look to have some practice time for the high school for MACS on this day, also.
Time Change Sunday is coming up this weekend. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before heading to bed on Saturday night.
Research Papers are being done by many of the students at this time.
Recent Pictures for the Future/Faculty Games and Spirit Week are available on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/firstbaptistschoolofrosemount. You do not need a Facebook account to view these.

First Baptist Church Youth

Soul Winning & Bus Visitation will take place Wednesday, March 7 at 3 p.m. in the Johnson Chapel.
High School Game Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 10 at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Chapel. Bring your favorite board game. The cost is free and this activity will be over at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided!
Youth Chapel is Sunday. We will work on our song for Youth Service Night which takes place at the end of the month, and we will have a video presentation of Spirit Week. Mr. Graves will be preaching. We will have treats.
Conquerors’ Dinner & Youth Luncheon will be held in the gymnasium on Sunday, March 18 (one week from this Sunday). This is a time where our teenagers get to have lunch with some of the older folks in our church. This is a wonderful time, and we will have a sign-up sheet soon.
Recapping Sunday School We had a great time in the gymnasium this past Sunday for a combined Sunday School class with approximately 50 teenagers. We hope to see you in your place each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Our next combined Sunday School for the youth is May 6, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Upheaval, Riots, and Collapsing Europe

Jessica Turner — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:18:48 +0000

“Upheaval, Riots, and Collapsing Europe”
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Pastor Dave Clear
I Thess. 5:1-3

Four words come to mind describing today:

1. Upheaval

Genesis 16:12 – Three-fold description concerning Ishmael:

A wild man
Hand against every man
Every man’s hand against him

2. Riots

3. Chaos

4. Collapse

The Antichrist comes during a time of unrest:

He enters into a seven year peace agreement with Israel (Daniel 9:27)
Eventually, the restraint of the Holy Spirit will be removed. (II. Thess. 2:6-7)
The Rapture happens during a period of darkness. ( I Thess. 5:1-2)
The Antichrist is described as a beast. (Rev. 13:1)

Prophecies About Iraq and Afghanistan

Jessica Turner — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:00:27 +0000

“Prophecies About Iraq and Afghanistan”
Wednesday, March 18, 2012
Pastor Dave Clear
Revelation 18:2

Prophecy #3 – the little horn (Daniel

Prophecy #4 – part of the sealed up prophecy (Daniel 12)

Iraq:

1. Iraq is first mentioned at the beginning of history after the flood.

2. The most notable son of Cush was Nimrod.

3. Nimrod was a mighty hunter - a conqueror.

4. Nimrod was very proud and put himself before the Lord.

5. Nimrod’s first city was Babel.

6. His second city is where we get the name Iraq from.

7. Nimrod is associated with the constellation called “Orion.”

8. Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon was the great example of pride.

9. Notice a key prophecy about Iraq that is yet to be fulfilled – Jeremiah 25.

Treating the Fallen

Jessica Turner — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:23:14 +0000

“Treating the Fallen”
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Pastor Dave Clear
Galatians 6:1, 5:19-24

Words to notice: (instructions on how to treat the fallen)

1. Overtaken – the phrasing here implies something that has been witnessed, not gossipped!

2. Fault – God wants to win back ground given up to Satan!

3. Spiritual – this is one who embraces. (Gal 5:22-23)

4. Restore – to bring back to (as much as possible) a former condition.

5. Meekness – it implies evenness.

6. Considering – the word means “watching.” Who? Ourselves!

7. Also tempted – careful we don’t open a door too!

8. Bear – this implies that we are to bear the guilt of the fallen and restored one.

9. Fulfill the law of Christ – I John 2:1 “Advocate” (“Paraclete”) is a legal term as well, describing a defense lawyer.