Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother. Matthew 12:50
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Dear FBC Four Oaks Family,
As we have ministered and made decisions as a congregation in the midst of the challenges of COVID-19, we have attempted to balance several desires at one time; on the one hand the desire to be together (in person) for fellowship and service and worship, while on the other hand the desire for safety for all those who call FBC Four Oaks their spiritual home. We have been guided in this balancing act by the command of Jesus to love God with every fiber of our being, and to love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:36-40).
With that in mind, the team tasked with making the decision to “re-open” church for in person worship (made up of the ministerial staff and the officers of the Deacon Board) has determined to postpone the July 5th re-opening to a later date. This was a difficult and heart saddening decision. However, with the increase in hospitalizations; our heightened awareness of positive cases in our area due to more testing; churches reverting back to online services that previously opened for in-person worship; and our state remaining in Phase 2, the decision to delay our own re-opening seemed appropriate.
Of course, even though we are unable to gather in person for worship and fellowship, we have not stopped being the church. Our dedication to Christ, who is the head of the church, keeps us focused, and the spirit of Christ keeps us connected. And, with the current challenges facing our world and nation, the ministry of the church appears to be more needed than ever.
So please continue to pray and read scripture. The Psalms seem to be a uniquely important book of the Bible right now, as they appear to combine the elements of lifting our petitions to God, and receiving a word from God. Please continue to join together virtually. Because of the work of so many, we are able to utilize the technology available to us to worship and study and pray together - even though we are apart.
Grace and Peace,
John Norman, Jr.
First Baptist Church
Four Oaks, NC
As we have ministered and made decisions as a congregation in the midst of the challenges of COVID-19, we have attempted to balance several desires at one time; on the one hand the desire to be together (in person) for fellowship and service and worship, while on the other hand the desire for safety for all those who call FBC Four Oaks their spiritual home. We have been guided in this balancing act by the command of Jesus to love God with every fiber of our being, and to love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:36-40).
With that in mind, the team tasked with making the decision to “re-open” church for in person worship (made up of the ministerial staff and the officers of the Deacon Board) has determined to postpone the July 5th re-opening to a later date. This was a difficult and heart saddening decision. However, with the increase in hospitalizations; our heightened awareness of positive cases in our area due to more testing; churches reverting back to online services that previously opened for in-person worship; and our state remaining in Phase 2, the decision to delay our own re-opening seemed appropriate.
Of course, even though we are unable to gather in person for worship and fellowship, we have not stopped being the church. Our dedication to Christ, who is the head of the church, keeps us focused, and the spirit of Christ keeps us connected. And, with the current challenges facing our world and nation, the ministry of the church appears to be more needed than ever.
So please continue to pray and read scripture. The Psalms seem to be a uniquely important book of the Bible right now, as they appear to combine the elements of lifting our petitions to God, and receiving a word from God. Please continue to join together virtually. Because of the work of so many, we are able to utilize the technology available to us to worship and study and pray together - even though we are apart.
Grace and Peace,
John Norman, Jr.
First Baptist Church
Four Oaks, NC
All Church Services Cancelled
until further notice in compliance with state law and federal guidance.
Observing all state social distancing requirements, the message will be broadcast live on facebook at 11am Sundays
Observing all state social distancing requirements, the weekly bible study will be broadcast live at 7pm Wednesdays.
until further notice in compliance with state law and federal guidance.
Observing all state social distancing requirements, the message will be broadcast live on facebook at 11am Sundays
Observing all state social distancing requirements, the weekly bible study will be broadcast live at 7pm Wednesdays.
We now have online giving! Thanks to Lifeway for setting up this new online donations platform. Donate online here:
If you're not on facebook, you can watch live on youtube at the normal service times.
For many incarcerated women, receiving a shoe box full of toiletries may seem like a small gift, but it may be the only gift they will receive-an outreach of love in Jesus' name. Each year, WMU NC partners with local churches and associations to send out over 2,000 red boxes each December to women who are incarcerated in our state. It is a way for us to love on them and share the love of Jesus. You can be a part of helping spread the love of Jesus to women this Christmas by being part of the Red Box Ministry. This year FBC Four Oaks will be collecting chap-stick for the red boxes. Laura Rogers will have a collection box available soon.
To those who would come to worship God and find comfort and strength;
To those who have sinned and seek forgiveness
To the stranger who would be the guest of Christ
To the children and the youth who would find the Way that leads to a more abundant life
To the aged and weary who would find the Light that shines unto a more perfect day
This church opens wide its doors
And says in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
Welcome!
