From snow and ice to warm days and cold nights, this time of year challenges us. It reminds me of the ups and downs of life, constantly changing. There is one constant we can always depend on-God’s love and care for us no matter the circumstances in our lives. He is always faithful and will never let us down. Let’s praise Him with thanksgiving.

Please save the date: Palm Sunday, March 29, at 5:00 pm, we will be showing “The Passion of the Christ” on the big screen in Elliott Hall. Having seen this film, I can honestly say, it is the most realistic depiction of the crucifixion of Christ that has been made. It came out in 2004 and many people have never seen it. This will be a great opportunity to share with our community the gospel message. Plan to invite your friends, neighbors and everyone on March 29 because the Gospel not only changes lives here on earth but people’s future in eternity.

                                                                                    Bro Stan

2026 is in full swing, and we are looking forward to all God has in store for us this year. Thank you to everyone who joined us in the Hub on the first Sunday in January to start the new year by praying for our Preschool and Children’s Ministries. The Lord has been growing these ministries in mighty ways over the past year, through attendance, programming, and salvations. This growth requires us to adapt and adjust so that we can most efficiently and effectively minister to our young families and their children. We can’t do that without help from more volunteers. Please continue to pray that the Lord will send us faithful servants, and pray about what your role might be in our Preschool and Children’s Ministries. The Children’s Ministry Committee is working on the calendar for the year, so be on the lookout for what’s to come.

We are so excited for all that the Lord is doing in our Student and Recreation ministries here at FBC Somerville! Our Wednesday nights for the semester have kicked off, and we have had great attendance and responses from students as we have been discussing the person and work of Jesus each Wednesday. At the end of January, our students will have attended and enjoyed a weekend at Briar Ridge hunting camp, which is always a fruitful weekend. I offer a special thanks to Mark Fitzpatrick for all of his hard work and devotion to this ministry. Next month, in the last weekend of February, our church will host the Fayette Baptist Association’s Disciple Now. Please pray for all students, leaders, preachers, and worship leaders as we prepare for that weekend.

Children’s basketball is running smoothly, and I am so grateful for all of the families and volunteers who are involved in this important ministry. Church basketball had a profound impact on my spiritual nourishment as a child, and it is rewarding to see the same thing happen with children at our church today.