Floyd Baptist Church

Bro. Mike Lawrence’s message was taken from Deuteronomy 33:27-28.

Some people want to badly to be successful that they worship the false god Midas. They believe the accumulation of things, prestige and power is the ultimate end. Some people make a living, but don’t make a life. They strive to be successful, but no one can be successful without God.

Christians should not become hermits. God tells to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. He wants us to witness and testify.

We should not seek those things that are nonessential, as they only waste time and keep us from God. We should seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all we need will be given to us.

When we put God in the center of our lives, nothing can get to us unless it is God’s will. He may allow us to be tested from time to time, but he only does so for the purpose of increasing our faith and strengthening us. We all need to lean on the everlasting arms of God.

Friendship Baptist Church

Our choir special was “You Are Worthy,” with a solo part by Doris Wyatt.

Bro. Ken Daniel’s message “Peter’s Great Denial” was taken from Luke 22:31-34, 54-62.

In the evening service, the message “The Crucifixion of the King” was based on scripture from Luke 23:32-34. To what degree can we ask for forgiveness? We shouldn’t let our pride get in the way.

We welcomed new members James and Sandra Smitherman.

Our website: www.friendshipbaptistclanton.com. Watch us on Ustream under the title “Friendship Baptist Clanton.” You can also find us on Facebook under the title “Friendship Baptist Clanton.”

Upcoming events:

April 3: Game night starts at 6:15 in the fellowship hall.

April 4: Choir practice begins at 9 a.m., and an Easter egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m.

April 5: Easter Sunrise Service begins at 6:30 a.m., breakfast will be served at 9 a.m., Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., followed by the cantata “At the Cross (Love Ran Red).” There will be no evening service.

April 10-12: Ladies’ beach retreat.

April 17: Game night starts at 6:15 in the fellowship hall.

April 25: Mother/daughter/friend luncheon featuring speaker Terri Hipps and her daughter Calah Anne Hipps. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $5 per person. Bring hygiene items for gift baskets.

April 26: Kite Day and playground dedication.

Happy birthday to Brandi Dutton and Gale Cleckler.

Prayer requests: Gloria Dutton, Sam Wilkerson and those traveling.