Scripture for Sunday (2/22/2026)

Scripture for Sunday
Matthew 4:1-11
1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." 4 But he answered, "It is written, "' Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple 6 and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, "' He will command his angels concerning you,' and "'On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.'" 7 Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." 10 Then Jesus said to him, "Be gone, Satan! For it is written, "' You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'" 11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.

Prayer for the Day
Gracious and sovereign God, as Your Son was led into the wilderness and stood firm against temptation, remind us today that we don’t have to be self-sufficient. When we are hungry for control, quick comfort, or worldly security, turn our hearts back to Your Word and to Christ our faithful Savior. Strengthen us by Your Spirit to trust not in ourselves but in Your grace alone and keep us steadfast in faith as we follow Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Bell & Rhythm Choirs

 The Bell and Rhythm Choirs have begun but it’s not too late to join! All ages are welcome. You do not have to read music. Practice will be Wednesday (Feb 18) at 4 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  They will continue to meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. 

Ash Wednesday

 

We will have a service of Imposition of the Ashes on Wednesday February 18, 2026, 7:00 AM. 

 Lenten Luncheons also begin on Wednesday, Feb 18, 11:45 at the Frist Baptist Church Gym. If you signed up to bring something and are dropping it off at the church, please have it in the kitchen by 10:30. Thank you!

Scripture for Sunday (2/15/2026)

Scripture for Sunday
2 Peter 1:16–21 (ESV)
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 16:24–17:9 (ESV)
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. 28 Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”
1 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. 9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”

Prayer for the Day
Lord God of glory, as you revealed your beloved Son on the mountain, reveal him anew in our hearts. Shine your light into our ordinary moments. Transform our fear into faith, our doubt into trust, and our weariness into hope. And as we listen to Jesus, make us more like him, that we may reflect his grace in all we do today. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Scripture for Sunday (2/8/2026)

Men's Breakfast is TOMORROW, Saturday, February 7, at 8:00 AM. Coffee will be on at 6:30. Come and join us. Menu: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, biscuits and sausage gravy.

Sunday following worship we will have our Annual Congregational Meeting.

Scripture for Sunday 

Matthew 5:13–20 (ESV)
13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Prayer for the Day
Gracious God, You have called us to be salt and light in a world that often feels dim and weary. Shape our lives today so that our words and actions reflect your goodness and grace. Guard us from losing our savor, and let our faith be lived, not hidden. As we seek to follow Christ, write your law on our hearts and lead us in the way of love, justice, and mercy. May all we do today point others not to ourselves, but to you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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Scripture for Sunday (2/1/2026)

Scripture for Sunday
Micah 6:1-8 (ESV)
Hear what the Lord says: Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. Hear, you mountains, the indictment of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth, for the Lord has an indictment against his people, and he will contend with Israel. “O my people, what have I done to you? How have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. O my people, remember what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of the Lord.” “With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV)
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Prayer for the Day
Gracious God, as we hear the words of Jesus on the hillside, shape our hearts by your kingdom. Bless us when we are poor in spirit, gentle, hungry for righteousness, and longing for your mercy. Teach us to trust your promises when the world calls us weak, and to rejoice in hope when faithfulness is costly. By your Spirit, make us a people who live the Beatitudes with humility and joy, for yours is the kingdom of heaven. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.