WOM will meet on December 3 at 11 a.m. in room 107 at FBC.
We believe in Missional Living.
Pray for missions. Engage in mission action and witnessing. Learn about missions. Support missions. Develop spiritually toward a mission’s lifestyle. Participate in the work of the church and denomination.
Mission Service Project for December
Lottie Moon Christmas offering. FBC's goal is $12,000. Funds may be given online under GIVE or in a tithing envelope.
Christmas Shoe Boxes for Crossing Borders Ministries in Fabens, TX., are due Dec. 1. These Christmas shoe boxes will go to children in Mexico. Sometimes, this is the only gift they get for Christmas.
Christmas Shoe Boxes for Crossing Borders Ministries in Fabens, TX., are due Dec. 1. These Christmas shoe boxes will go to children in Mexico. Sometimes, this is the only gift they get for Christmas.
- WOM gave $300 to Rescue Mission of El Paso for Thanksgiving Meal pies. Blake Barrow, the Director, will help the kitchen staff make the pies for the Thanksgiving meal.
- El Paso Baptist Association 123rd Annual Meeting will be held Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at LIFEChurch El Paso, 1580 Joe Battle Blvd. El Paso, Texas 79936.
- Living Christmas Tree December 13,14 and 15, 2024.
Mission Service Projects:
Each month WOM and the small groups give to service mission projects such as:
- Thanksgiving pies for the Rescue Missions: Learn more about Rescue Mission
- Crossing Border Christmas Shoe Boxes: Learn more about Crossing Borders Ministry
- School Supplies Kits for Crossing Border Ministries: Learn more about Crossing Borders Ministry
Pray for Missionaries Passage: Mark 16:1-8, focus verse 6-7
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
One of the main themes in the book of Mark is Jesus’ authority. This Gospel gives examples of Jesus healing the sick, commanding the winds and waves, casting out demons, and raising the dead. Mark wanted to declare the message that Jesus holds authority over everything. The epic conclusion to this claim is found in Mark 16 when Jesus defeated death and showed His power over it through His Resurrection. He is Lord overall, and what good news is there for believers! No matter what is going on in your life, our Savior and King have power over it. This reality is worth our constant praise and declaration. It is our song to sing to the world: Christ is risen and is over everything.
Reflect on these lyrics from the hymn “How Can I Keep from Singing,” and ask God to make this your song for the world to hear: No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that Rock I am clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?”
Prayer Focus-Sub-Saharan African Peoples: Join sub-Saharan IMB missionaries in praying for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions, which is being collected in Southern Baptist churches. This offering is vital in helping missionaries stay in their service fields and share the gospel, baptize and disciple believers, and train the African church to be healthy enough to send African missionaries to other nations.
Pray for North American Mission Board: California: Joshua Melendez, South Carolina, Jonathan Varner, South Dakota, Kenneth Brock, Wisconsin, Paul Yang, Alberta, Paul Taligato, Puerto Rico, Luis Rodriguez Santiago. International Mission Board: American Peoples: JR, Joel Williams, Asian Pacific Rim Peoples, MM, DW, Central Asian Peoples, KA, MB, AE. European Peoples, Susan Carson, South Asian Peoples, CB, DE. Chaplains, Volunteers, State Convention Missionaries, Retired NAMB: Marsha Cook, Richard Derby, Ann Lawrence, Francisco Quintana. Retired IMB: Johnny Baker DG, Gary Linebarger, Kay Maroney, Carolyn Miller.
Thank you for your amazing, faithful missionary work. Your generosity blesses many people: Martha Caldwell, Director, WMU, and WOM Facilitator, the position is vacant.
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had seized them, and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
One of the main themes in the book of Mark is Jesus’ authority. This Gospel gives examples of Jesus healing the sick, commanding the winds and waves, casting out demons, and raising the dead. Mark wanted to declare the message that Jesus holds authority over everything. The epic conclusion to this claim is found in Mark 16 when Jesus defeated death and showed His power over it through His Resurrection. He is Lord overall, and what good news is there for believers! No matter what is going on in your life, our Savior and King have power over it. This reality is worth our constant praise and declaration. It is our song to sing to the world: Christ is risen and is over everything.
Reflect on these lyrics from the hymn “How Can I Keep from Singing,” and ask God to make this your song for the world to hear: No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that Rock I am clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?”
Prayer Focus-Sub-Saharan African Peoples: Join sub-Saharan IMB missionaries in praying for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions, which is being collected in Southern Baptist churches. This offering is vital in helping missionaries stay in their service fields and share the gospel, baptize and disciple believers, and train the African church to be healthy enough to send African missionaries to other nations.
Pray for North American Mission Board: California: Joshua Melendez, South Carolina, Jonathan Varner, South Dakota, Kenneth Brock, Wisconsin, Paul Yang, Alberta, Paul Taligato, Puerto Rico, Luis Rodriguez Santiago. International Mission Board: American Peoples: JR, Joel Williams, Asian Pacific Rim Peoples, MM, DW, Central Asian Peoples, KA, MB, AE. European Peoples, Susan Carson, South Asian Peoples, CB, DE. Chaplains, Volunteers, State Convention Missionaries, Retired NAMB: Marsha Cook, Richard Derby, Ann Lawrence, Francisco Quintana. Retired IMB: Johnny Baker DG, Gary Linebarger, Kay Maroney, Carolyn Miller.
Thank you for your amazing, faithful missionary work. Your generosity blesses many people: Martha Caldwell, Director, WMU, and WOM Facilitator, the position is vacant.
Christian Women's Job Corps (CWJC) needs a person to teach English as a second language. Please contact Xiomara Martinez, Director, at (915) 313-9466 or cwjcelpaso@gmail.com.
GOOD NEWS CLUBS Good News Clubs are seeking more volunteers for the upcoming school year. We hope to be able to bring the Good News to more elementary school campuses. Training is provided. It is a commitment of no more than 3 hours per week. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Carmen Reeves at munemanzur@gmail.com
GOOD NEWS CLUBS Good News Clubs are seeking more volunteers for the upcoming school year. We hope to be able to bring the Good News to more elementary school campuses. Training is provided. It is a commitment of no more than 3 hours per week. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Carmen Reeves at munemanzur@gmail.com
Missions Through WMU and WOM
The mission of God is a thread woven throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. God makes it clear His desire is for all people to know Him and follow Him. The Bible helps us understand God’s mission and know how Christians are to be involved in His mission.
God issued the mandate for us to be involved in missions through the Great Commission. Our choice is how to be involved. WMU and WOM offers many opportunities for giving and hands-on service missions projects.
God issued the mandate for us to be involved in missions through the Great Commission. Our choice is how to be involved. WMU and WOM offers many opportunities for giving and hands-on service missions projects.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
December
Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions’ efforts for Southern Baptists. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God.
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
March
Changes lives forever by empowering North American missionaries to bring the gospel to the lost. With over 269 million lost people, North America and its major cities are some of the most spiritually dark places in the world. Join us on the mission to equip every missionary and reach every lost person in the United States and Canada.
Mary Hill Davis Offering
September
Your giving enables Texas Baptists to minister across Texas sending missionaries and provide opportunities for people to hear the Gospel, find hope in Christ, and sustain WMU of Texas’ ministry efforts. Your gifts bring hope to a battered woman and her family. Your giving provides medicine for a sick child at a free medical clinic. A child’s life is changed because your generosity enables them to go to summer camp.