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The Banner
The Lord is My Banner. Exodus 17:15 February 22, 2022
First Baptist Church, Cuero
P.O. Box 803 408 N. Gonzales Cuero, TX 77954 361-275-3401 (office)
www.fbccuero.org
Note From The Pastor
Dr. Glenn E. Robertson, Sr. Pastor
This Sunday I will conclude the series on being Image Bearers of God. We have looked at the meaning of Imago Dei, all people
are made in the image of God. In doing this, I have laid the foundation for salvation. All have sinned and fall short of the glory
of God (Romans 3:23). Christ’s death and resurrection is God’s provision for salvation. Because of sin, we were removed from
Eden, the presence of God. Sin cannot exist with holy. Sinners cannot be in the presence of the Holy One. Christ’s death paid
the Law’s requirement for atonement. Jesus – the only holy man – died for all sinners. Those who have faith in Jesus receive
atonement for their sins (Romans 3:25). They are declared to be holy before God. The presence of God enters them by the Holy
Spirit. Now they are made holy before God. All who are saved are thus priests of God because they have the Spirit of God in
them. They serve with a variety of gifts and ministries bearing witness to the Kingdom of God here on earth. Yet, there is
another ultimate goal of this salvation. We often think the goal of salvation is heaven. I say heaven is a result of salvation, not
the goal. The highest goal is reunion of fellowship with God. Yet, for the saved another goal is that we be conformed to the
image of Christ. God desires for His nature – the nature of heaven - to be in us. Once we are saved, the Holy Spirit begins to
transform us into the nature of God Himself. We are made into a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). Being made new, we are to
leave the old corrupted nature and become a new person like Jesus. This process is called sanctification. It is the work of the
Spirit in us from the day of salvation until the day we join Christ in heaven. Thus, the goal of salvation is not to get us to heaven
as much as to get heaven into us. Heaven is God’s dwelling. When God brings heaven (New Jerusalem) to His new earth, we
will see Eden again. Yet this time, the new creation will no longer have the presence of the evil one or those who do his will.
The following Sunday, March 6, I have asked Steven to preach. The Lord has given him a message. I want to encourage him by
allowing him to preach from time to time. Also, I am in the process of preparing for surgery on my back. This will also be a time
I will rely upon Steven to fill the pulpit as I will be unable to serve for a brief period.
May Christ be praised.
Pastor Glenn
Larry’s Notes
Pastor of Music & Worship
DISCIPLENOW
Our church hosted the DiscipleNow Weekend for our students last week. It concluded on Sunday in the
11AM service. Many of our youth made decisions for Christ and to follow the Lord. Many adults also made
responses to the Invitation. The service had a revival kind of feeling. All in all, it was a great, God-filled
time.
I pray that we can keep that enthusiasm and commitment in the weeks ahead. May we see strength and
growth in all age groups. To God be the glory!
HOLY WEEK
Holy week is coming up in April. This is the week (8 total days) that begins with Palm Sunday, goes on
to Good Friday, and then concludes with Easter. Plans are being made now to help make these services
meaningful and something to look forward to. I hope you will be able to participate in remembering the
Lord’s death and burial and then to celebrate His resurrection. Here are the dates:
Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 10 (observances in both services, 8:30 and 11:00)
Good Friday, Friday, April (one service at 7:00 PM)
Easter Sunday, Sunday, April (observances in both services, 8:30 and 11:00)
Note from Steven:
Pastor of Youth & Family
Plant Sale
SWAG Youth’s annual plant sale camp fundraiser will
be held on March 12th from 8 AM to Sell Out in the
Old McDonald’s parking lot weather permitting (we
will be in the Fellowship Hall otherwise). We will
have plenty of colorful hanging baskets, lots of
potted plants, fruits, and vegetables and much more.
Please stop by to help our students go to summer
camp!
Parent Appreciation Night
FBC Family Ministry Team wants to invite ALL parents
at FBC of children 18 and younger to be served and
appreciated on March 25th from 6 to 8 PM. We will
have dinner and entertainment. Students’ 7th
through 12th grade will be serving and helping.
Childcare will be provided for nursery through 6th
grade. There is no cost for this event, and we
sincerely hope that you will join us to be appreciated.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
SkateWorld
FBC Family Ministry Team invites you to our annual
SkateWorld party on April 2nd from 5 to 7 PM. We will
have skating, inflatables, and pizza for $5/skater or
$15 for a family of 3 or more. This will be a private
party for people affiliated with FBC and will be a
wonderful opportunity to fellowship, laugh and love
on one another. Children 12 and under must be
accompanied by an adult. Please see Steven Reece
for more information.
In Christ,
Steven Reece
Pastor of Youth & Families
Sunday
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
February 27 - March 5
SWAG Youth Bible Study (7th - 12th grade) 6:00 p.m.
Betty Whitten - 27 Bible Blast 1st - 3rd Grade 6:00 p.m.
Lawrence Anzaldua - 27 Children’s Bible Studies 4th - 6th Grade 6:00 p.m.
Zed Stewart - 28 Freedom in Christ (Sanctuary) 6:00 p.m.
Donnie Caraway - 1 Adult Bible Study (Cheesman home) 6:00 p.m.
Bible Searchers (603 W. Cleveland) 6:00 p.m.
Drenda Hall - 1
Monday
Stewardship Ladies Exercise 10:00 a.m.
February 27, 2022
Tuesday
Budget Receipts 9,493.00 Disciples of Truth (201 Boulder Ridge) 6:00 p.m.
Praise Band 7:00 p.m.
Designated Receipts 1,700.76
Received Year To Date 77,448.00 Wednesday
Ladies Exercise 10:00 a.m.
Month To Date Expenses 41,442.29
12:00 p.m.
Year To Date Expenses 76,339.23 Supper 5:00 p.m.
M &M/TeamKids (PreK - 6th grade) 5:30 p.m.
Renovation SWAG Youth 5:00 p.m.
Adult Group Intercessory Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Receipts 1,575.00
Sanctuary Choir 7:00 p.m.
Month To Date Giving 7,065.00 Men’s Basketball 8:00 p.m.
Year To Date Giving 14,767.50
Monthly Note Payment 8,545.72 Thursday
Ladies Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Loan Balance 1,372,870.49
(THE GOD YOU MAY NOT KNOW) by David Jeremiah
At the home of Betty Jo Afflerbach 603 W. Cleveland St.
REMINDER FOR PRAYER REQUESTS For More Information On Classes, Please Call The Church Office
@ 361-275-3401.
Call the church office @ 361-275-3401,
email office@fbccuero.org, or text
Laurie @361-564-4824.
For your convenience Deacon of the Week
tithing may be done on line February 27, 2022
@ https://fbccuero.org/give Alan Buchhorn
Bill Pay through your bank,
Or mail to P.O. Box 803 Cuero, TX 77954
Business Meeting/2022 Budget Proposal
February 27, 2022
If you didn’t get a chance to sign up
In the Sanctuary following second service.
at the Ministry Fair on Sunday, we
Members will be receiving a copy of
still have positions available. There
the proposed budget within the next week.
will be sign up sheets available in the All discussion will be held on Feb. 27.
church office. Vote on 2022 Budget will be March 6, 2022.
Ministry Needs
Operation Christmas Child
Let’s all please be in prayer for
God’s guidance. Last year we had
an awesome year. God has
blessed me by improving my health. It is truly a gift.
The older girl boxes are the most difficult to fill. I am
looking at a gift that one of my granddaughter's gave me.
Of course I am not ready to part with it but it gave me an
idea. It is a clear small rectangle plastic with a pretty
We are trying to get our Children’s Church flower in it. A true treasure for a young lady across the
program up and running again. In need of world. Maybe you might have something to share that
volunteers that would be willing to work in the
you can part with,, an unbreakable little whatnot as we
second service with children ages 3 thru
Kindergarten. No preparation or teaching is use to call them. Costume jewelry you no longer wear,
required. The time would be after the music rings, bracelets necklaces, beads, and pins.
worship is over until church is over. (Not even
an hour of your time) Call Sophia Proctor for
more information @ 361-564-4467 or if you
can help.
Also, trying to get our
Van ministry on Sunday
mornings up and running
again. We are in need
of van drivers to rotate
Sundays picking up
children to attend
Sunday School and Church.
(you do not need a CDL) Call the church
office 361-275-3401 to get started.
VBS is another ministry
that you can sign up for.
This years VBS will be
June 20– 24, 2022
First Baptist Church Quarterly Business Meeting Agenda
12:00 PM (Sanctuary)
February 27, 2022
Prayer
Reading of the Minutes
Financial Report – Treasurer Ray Reese
Staff Reports
Deacon Reports – Chairman Gary Morgan
Committee Reports:
Changes to Committees as listed on the Committee & Ministries Insert
Old Business - None
New Business
Membership Additions:
Julia King, Caroline & Sarah Beth by Statement 11/07/21
Stephanie Richard by baptism on 11/14/21
Removed by request:
Monica Carson - Attending St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Jo Ann Wendel Attending church in Victoria
April Suarez moved to Grand Prairie
Raiden Rivera
Joseph Thomas
Jaime Stortz
Barbara Bowman, deceased 12/17/21
Adjournment
Presentation of Proposed Budget for 2022, Budget & Finance Committee
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