FRMBC News Blog

Wednesdays In The Word - Philippians

2012-01-14T23:08:00.001-05:00

2012 Theme and Two New Sermon Series

2012-01-03T09:01:00.012-05:00

2012 Theme

New Sermon Series

FRMBC Website

End of the Year Sunday Night Sermon Series

2011-12-09T19:46:00.004-05:00

All Things Through Christ - Sermon Series

2011-11-13T21:32:00.001-05:00

Back To Galatians on Wednesdays

2011-10-27T14:42:00.003-04:00

Sermon Series: "A Heart For God For Our Children"

2011-09-20T20:25:00.003-04:00

Sermon Series: "Standing On The Promises"

2011-09-04T21:32:00.000-04:00

Sermon Series: "Enemies of The Home"

2011-08-20T09:29:00.001-04:00

Congratulations Michael

2011-06-14T07:58:00.001-04:00

On Sunday, June 12th, we celebrated the graduation of Michael Hugan from Inter-City Baptist High School. Michael will be attending University of Michigan, Dearborn in the Fall.

New Four-Part Sermon Series

2011-06-03T21:13:00.001-04:00

Two New Sermon Series

2011-05-06T06:50:00.004-04:00

2011 DBC / ProTeen Award Service

2011-05-02T15:08:00.008-04:00

Watchman Club

Warrior Club

Champion Club

ProTeens

Cross Walk - College & Career

Sermon Series on Hope

2011-03-30T09:39:00.004-04:00

Beginning Sunday, April 3, 2011

Sermon Seires on The Home

2011-03-30T09:37:00.003-04:00

Beginning Sunday, April 3, 2011

Book of Galatians Sermon Series

2011-01-08T13:28:00.001-05:00

2011 Theme and Sermon Series

2011-01-07T08:30:00.003-05:00

Bible Reading Schedule - Mobile

2010-12-13T15:45:00.006-05:00

The FRMBC Bible Reading Scedule has been reformated so that it can be downloaded to a smart phone. The PDF file has been reformated to fit on the screen of a smart phone. You must first download Adobe reader (free app) on your phone. Use your phone's browser to go the the FRMBC web site's main page. Click on the link on the left side of the page marked "Bible Reading Schedule (Mobile)" to open the file.

It should download to your phone. Then any time you want to look at it, open Adobe Reader and choose the file to open.

From the Adobe menu, click on "reflow text" and each of the eleven pages should fit on the screen.

Also, there are several free KJV Bible apps to use on your smart phone. I love using technology for the glory of God and the edification of His people!

Sermon Series for December 2010

2010-12-06T16:06:00.001-05:00

2 New Sermon Series

2010-11-14T16:03:00.002-05:00

2010-2011 FRMBC Youth Ministries

2010-09-30T16:52:00.003-04:00

Our Thursday night youth ministries have begun. We encourage any youth who would like to be a part of these great ministries to contact the church. We provide transportation for those who live in Flat Rock. Check our website for details or call the church office.

Friends & Family Day 2010

2010-09-16T21:55:00.001-04:00

Bible Classes for All Ages @ 10:00 AM
Morning Worship Service @ 11:00 AM
Lunch after the Morning Service
Afternoon Friends & Family Service @ 2:00 PM

"In The Word" now "Faith Focus"

2010-08-02T10:31:00.004-04:00

The previous entries of "In The Word" are now called "Faith Focus" and they will be posted on the LIFELINE ministries blog.

Salt & Light Sermon Series

2010-07-26T21:09:00.003-04:00

Begins Sunday, August 1st

"In The Word" for July 26

2010-07-26T13:38:00.004-04:00

July's Theme: HONOR
Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

If lips and life do not agree, the testimony will not amount to much.

"In The Word" for July 19

2010-07-19T08:31:00.001-04:00

July's Theme: HONOR
Proverbs 22:1
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and lovinga favour rather than silver and gold.

No one was ever honored for what he received; honor is the reward for what one has given.

Some Camp Pictures

2010-07-17T22:34:00.008-04:00

"In The Word" for July 12

2010-07-12T02:42:00.000-04:00

July's Theme: HONOR
2 Corinthians 4:3
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

If you were on trial for being a Christian, would thee be enough evidence to convict you?

"In The Word" for July 5

2010-07-05T14:38:00.000-04:00

July's Theme: HONOR
Proverbs 19:1
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

A victory won at the expense of integrity is no victory at all.

"Godly Generation" Youth Chorale

2010-07-05T14:33:00.001-04:00

"Godly Generation"

on Patriotic Sunday

FRMBC's Summer Revival

2010-07-02T21:27:00.005-04:00

August 3rd - 6th

(Tuesday - Friday)

7:00 p.m. each night

Pastor Michael Wilder
Salem Missionary Baptist Church
Grayson, Ky

"In The Word" for June 28

2010-06-29T11:50:00.001-04:00

June's Theme: HUMILITY
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

The Christian life isn't so much about living for God as it is about letting Christ live through me.

Sponsors - Key Ingredient for Summer Youth Camp

2010-06-25T12:15:00.015-04:00

One of the key ingredients that make Summer Youth Camp a success gets little recognition and most of the time is kept out of the spot light. But I would like to say just a few statements about this key ingredient. I'm speaking of the camp sponsor. This is a person or a family that decides they are going to give a love offering to enable kids to go to camp less expensively. Most remain unnamed, except to the treasurer, but that's how they like it. After all, all the glory goes to the Lord. At our church we begin announcing for anyone who would like to give to the camp sponsorship fund to do so. As of the last few years, by the time camp rolls around, almost every camper goes to camp only paying around half the camp fee amount - thanks to this sponsorship fund. It works great; especially for those families with two or more children going to camp.
I am so thankful for the giving hearts of the members of FRMBC. I wish more churches could see the looks on the faces of children when they find out their camp fee was, in many cases, cut in half. I think if more churches that are involved in youth camps would do this, they would find it a tremendous blessing; both for the giver as well as the recipient.
I'm looking forward to another great year at camp this year as we "Thirst for God!" And thank you sponsors for making it a reality at a lower cost to our campers!
See camp info at: Camp 2010

In The Word for June 21

2010-06-22T10:28:00.001-04:00

June's Theme: HUMILITY
Proverbs 18:12
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong... that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

"Me & My House" Sermon Series

2010-06-18T15:06:00.003-04:00

Sunday Evenings

Men & Boys Cookout

2010-06-17T14:36:00.007-04:00

This Saturday, the men and boys of FRMBC will be having a cookout at the church. It will get started around 11:30 in the morning and will end when the last person leaves. Our theme this year is "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." There will be great food and fellowship, including a Bible Baseball Game and a devotion on how to be a winner in the Christian life. Come and join in this time of great fun and fellowship.

In The Word for June 14

2010-06-15T21:19:00.002-04:00

June's Theme: HUMILITY
1 Corinthians 3:6, 9
6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandryb, ye are God’s building.

"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. - Isaac Newton

Congratulations Graduate: Tom Clubine

2010-06-14T15:32:00.000-04:00

Tom will be attending the Henry Ford Institute in the Fall.

In The Word for June 7

2010-06-08T11:05:00.003-04:00

June's Theme: HUMILITY
Philippians 2:5-7
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

The true test of a servant is if he acts like one when he is treated like one.

In The Word for May 31

2010-05-31T09:50:00.002-04:00

June's Theme: HUMILITY
2 Corinthians 3:5
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is not thinking of yourself at all.

In The Word for May 24

2010-05-24T08:17:00.003-04:00

May's Theme: COURAGE
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. - Winston Churchill

FRMBC is Making a Difference!

2010-05-22T11:08:00.001-04:00

In The Word for May 17

2010-05-17T12:12:00.003-04:00

May's Theme: COURAGE
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

"To stand in silence when they should be protesting make cowards out of men." - Abraham Lincoln

In The Word for May 10

2010-05-10T13:32:00.002-04:00

May's Theme: COURAGE
Deuteronomy 31:23
And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.

Courage is stepping out of the "comfort zone" and into the "pressure zone."

In The Word for May 3

2010-05-03T08:10:00.003-04:00

May's Theme: COURAGE
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

In The Word for April 26

2010-04-26T13:45:00.002-04:00

April's Theme: PATIENCE
Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. - Albert Einstein

Fruit Grows Preaching Series

2010-04-25T23:23:00.000-04:00

In The Word for April 19

2010-04-24T13:36:00.001-04:00

April's Theme: PATIENCE
Ecclesiastes 7:8
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

If a day is worth living at all, then it's worth living with a good attitude.

In The Word for April 12

2010-04-12T13:31:00.000-04:00

April's Theme: PATIENCE
James 1:4
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

There is no shortcut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation.

In The Word for April 5

2010-04-05T07:29:00.002-04:00

April's Theme: PATIENCE
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

Difficulties to a Christian are only miracles that have not yet happened.

In The Word for March 29

2010-03-29T11:02:00.002-04:00

March's Theme: COMMITMENT
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Serving God is not a position we fill, but a priority we follow.

In The Word for March 22

2010-03-22T06:00:00.001-04:00

March's Theme: COMMITMENT

Luke 9:62
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

The man who looks back sooner or later goes back.

In The Word for March 15

2010-03-15T10:45:00.000-04:00

March's Theme: COMMITMENT

Philippians 1:21
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Sometimes people believe in little or nothing, and so they give their lives to little or nothing.

In The Word for March 8

2010-03-08T16:05:00.002-05:00

March's Theme: COMMITMENT
Proverbs 24:16
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall. - Vince Lombardi

In The Word for March 1

2010-03-01T07:26:00.002-05:00

March's Theme: COMMITMENT

Daniel 1:8
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Commitment in the face of conflict produces character.

2010 Bible Conference

2010-02-22T08:00:00.001-05:00

"striving together for the FAITH of the gospel"

Friday, February 26

7:00 p.m.

Pastor Michael Farmer, Troy MI

Pastor Gary Harrah, Wyandotte, MI

(Refreshments following the service)

Saturday, February 27

10:00 a.m.

Pastor Matt Brooks, Temperance, MI

Pastor Randy Graber, Traverse City, MI

(Luncheon following the service)

Directions: www.frmbc.com/directions.html

In The Word for February 22nd

2010-02-21T09:38:00.004-05:00

February's Theme: PURITY

Matthew 5:8
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

A pure heart is the only lens through which you can see God.

In The Word for February 15th

2010-02-15T12:23:00.004-05:00

February's Theme: PURITY

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

When you are thinking purely, you never have to worry about speaking dirty.

Love Your Neighbor Week/Sunday

2010-02-08T11:07:00.001-05:00

This week FRMBC will demonstrate the Love of God through good deeds done for the community. We will invite folks we will serve to this week's "Love Your Neighbor" Sunday service on February 14th.

In The Word for February 8th

2010-02-08T10:10:00.009-05:00

February's Theme: PURITY

Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

A pure heart resists conformation but embraces transformation.

Living On God's Economy Preaching Series

2010-02-07T23:21:00.000-05:00

In The Word for February 1st

2010-02-01T11:29:00.005-05:00

February's Theme: PURITY

Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

When the heart is pure the vision is clear.

In The Word for January 25th

2010-01-25T12:43:00.004-05:00

January's Theme: VISION

Psalm 119:18
18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision - Helen Keller

In The Word for January 18th

2010-01-18T15:53:00.004-05:00

January's Theme: VISION

Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Spiritual vision is viewing my life through the lens of God's Word.

Youth Sunday

2010-01-11T08:57:00.013-05:00

Yesterday was "Youth Sunday" at FRMBC. In the morning services we celebrated our Children's Ministries (K-6th grade). We have a good number of children who are faithful in Sunday School and our Discovery Bible Clubs. In the evening service we celebrated our Student Ministries: ProTeens (7th-12th grade) and Cross Walk (post high school - age 23). Bro. Lentz, our Student Ministries Director, brought a challenging message from Daniel chapter 3.

FRMBC is blessed with faithful young people and a faithful staff of teachers and helpers to minister to our youth. The Lord is not only richly blessing our church with new members, He is building lives through those who are giving themselves to the work of the ministry! I am so blessed to be the pastor of FRMBC and I am excited about what God is doing and will continue to do in our church as we faithfully serve Him!

For more information on our Children's and Student Ministries, go to the FRMBC Ministries page.

2010 Theme

2010-01-03T22:46:00.002-05:00

Vision Night

2009-12-24T10:39:00.004-05:00

15 Years at FRMBC

2009-11-11T11:25:00.017-05:00

This past Sunday the church celebrated my 15 years as pastor here. It was a wonderful day and my familly and I were overwelmed with the love that was demonstrated by our wonderful members. Thank you FRMBC - we'll never forget this blessed day!!
Here are a few pictures:

Making a Difference article

2009-10-13T15:06:00.002-04:00

Making a Difference article:
http://practicalbiblicalinsight.blogspot.com/2009/10/frmbc-is-making-difference.html

Making a Difference - Messages from Acts

2009-10-04T15:37:00.001-04:00

New Sermon Series & Church MInistry Seminar

2009-09-21T16:04:00.013-04:00

New Sermon Series

Pastor Hugan has begun a new series in the "Refine Your Vision" theme - "Making a Difference". These messages will center on how the Lord has made a difference in the lives of believers and how believers should be striving to make a difference for Christ.

Pastor Hugan is preaching this series on Sundays.

Church Ministry Seminar

Pastor Hugan has begun a Ministry Seminar for the purpose of instructing members in the area of Biblical Ministry Methods. This seminar will cover a seven-fold ministry philosophy that will serve as a guideline for how FRMBC can make a difference for Christ as we love God, grow together, and serve others.

Friends & Family Day

2009-08-21T15:49:00.004-04:00

Bible Classes for All Ages @ 10:00 AM
Morning Worship Service @ 11:00 AM
Lunch after the Morning Service
Afternoon Friends & Family Service @ 2:00 PM

Summer Revival

2009-08-11T23:18:00.004-04:00

August 11-14 (Tue. - Fri.)
7:00 p.m. each night
See info at Summer Revival at the FRMBC web site.

Summer Youth Camp - 2009

2009-07-10T12:35:00.005-04:00

We're gearing up for next week's Youth Camp 2009! Plans are in place and only the final details need to be added. We're working now, making copies of the schedule, purchasing last minute items, and praying that we'll have a God-honoring, Spirit-moving camp. Looking forward to seeing everyone again; many we only see a few times a year, and camp is at the top of the list as one of those times.
We've got a great theme that will challenge our youth to be "Different by Design" - God's design.

Summer is Here

2009-06-12T09:26:00.003-04:00

Well, Summer here and so are the big Summer Events at FRMBC.

VBS starts next Monday - there's a lot to do before then. We're looking forward to a great week in "Polar Extremes"! July is Youth Camp month and August is Revival month. Yes Summer is busy, but what better work could be taking place than God's work! So we're determined to keep our hands on the plow and go forward in joy, knowing that if we serve God with a pure heart, we can see Him do great things!

Also, visit the web site to keep up with FRMBC.

For The Family Series

2009-06-07T23:18:00.000-04:00

FRBBI Graduation

2009-05-04T21:48:00.015-04:00

Sunday, May 3rd was the graduation night for Flat Rock Baptist Bible Institute. Bro. Matt Rowland graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies. While Bro. Matt was taking classes, he has been serving in the church in various ministries such as song leading; teaching the 5th &6th grade Sunday School class; teaching classes in our Christian Life Institute; and more. Bro. Matt will continue with practical "on-the-job" training anticipating the Lord's direction in his future life and ministry. Congratulations Matt, well done!

Click on pictures to enlarge.

Pastor Hugan talking about the ministry of FRBBI

Bro. Matt giving his graduation speech

Bro. Matt receiving his diploma

Pastor and Bro. Matt

FRBBI students

Vacation in Tennessee

2009-04-07T18:10:00.014-04:00

Matt & Danielle's Church Wedding Shower

2009-03-22T16:01:00.008-04:00

Matt Rowland and Danielle Thompson will be getting married on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Today the church had a wedding shower for them.

Refine Your Vision - "For The Faith"

2009-02-17T16:51:00.009-05:00

This Sunday morning we will be entering into a new phase of the theme "Refine Your Vision." The series will be entitled, "For The Faith." Listen to the introduction to the series at frmbc.com.

Summer Youth Camp 2009

2009-02-02T07:22:00.005-05:00

Come be a part of a youth camp with a purpose!

Camp fee to be determined.

Theme as the New Year Begins

2008-12-30T16:01:00.003-05:00

Series begins Sunday, January 4th

Fall Harvest Fellowship

2008-11-14T12:52:00.006-05:00

Click on a Picture to enlarge.

Willing Servants Sing at Banquet

2008-11-07T06:54:00.008-05:00

Recently the quartet had the privilege of singing for the Grace Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School teachers and church staff banquet. This was the first time for the group to sing somewhere that wasn't at a church. The guys thoroughly enjoyed ministering in song at the banquet.

Several people asked us if we were going to make a recording sometime soon. Well, we've looked into it and we're hoping that, when we get enough money, we'll be able to purchase a "portastudio" device that will enable recording on multiple tracks for the music and voices. The cost is around $800. We have $500 saved up. So whenever we can come up with the rest of the money, we'll start to record. Anyone desiring to donate toward the purchase of the "portastudio" will receive a CD when it is finished. Donations can be sent to:

Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church
C/O Willing Servants Quartet
27260 Brown St.
Flat Rock, MI 48134

Here are a couple of pictures from the banquet:

Willing Servants Sing at Bible Conferece

2008-09-29T07:31:00.003-04:00

The guys enjoyed a trip up to Covenant Baptist Church in Troy this past Saturday. We heard some challenging messages from Bro. Mark Clark Junior, Bro. Almond Katryan, missionary from Guyana, South America preached Friday night. Saturday's preachers were Bro. Bill Brooks, Bro. Mike Channell, Bro. Gary Harrah, and myself.
The guys sang during Saturdays services. They did a tremendous job. Their harmony and blend just keeps getting better all the time. We now have one more song to learn before we start working on a recording project. Actually, we will probably start working on the recording before we learn the new song.
Please pray the guys as they serve the Lord in this capacity. All four of them are very active here at the church, serving in various capacities. It's a blessing for this pastor to see them growing in the Lord and using their talents for His honor and glory in the Lord's church here at Flat Rock, as well as other sister churches.

Seven Years Later, We Remember

2008-09-11T21:02:00.002-04:00

In an election year when the daily attention of the nation is focused on the future of our republic, it's easy to overlook the past. Today, however, we all must pause and remember. Seven years ago, our nation was forever changed as Islamic extremists attacked our country. On September 11, 2001, families across America wept together, prayed together, and stood strong together in unity. The tragedy of that day wounded us deeply, but it did not dampen the heroism and strength this country derives from faith, family, and freedom. In the past seven years, the threat posed by radical Islam has been kept from our shores, but it has by no means disappeared. Today, as we remember the victims of 9/11 and their families, our prayers likewise extend our men and women in the armed forces who fight daily that we might be kept from harm. We should not let our remembrance fade as this day in September passes. Our next president must pay heed to the present danger posed by radical Islam. May the ballots we cast in the coming months themselves serve as memorials.

-Tony Perkins

Fall is Here and so is Ministry

2008-09-05T08:17:00.008-04:00

Last night was the kick-off to our "school-year" ministries.

Discovery Bible Clubs is off to it's 14th year here at FRMBC. This ministry has been a real blessing to our church over the years and though we've seen many kids come and go, it is a great outreach to children. Several of our young adults that are active members in our church came to DBCs as children. God has greatly used this ministry. The attendance slumps a bit during the summer months. Now that the summer is ended, we're hoping to see kids return to the routine of Thursday night DBCs and Sunday morning Sunday School and church service.

ProTeens is back in action as well. With ProTeens Delta Force on Wednesday nights and ProTeens Sigma Clubs on Thursday nights, the teens receive helpful instruction and enjoy great fellowship.

Our College & Career Bible Study Fellowship got off to a great start. We just received the devotion books in the mail yesterday. Folks didn't have the opportunity to go through them before our meeting, but we discussed one of the devotions "off the cuff" so to speak. We had a great time of spiritual food, as well as a bit of physical food as we fellowshipped.

We are looking forward to seeing the Lord bless mightily in and through these ministries! To read more about these and other ministries at FRMBC click here.

Heaven-Sent Revival

2008-08-16T06:37:00.006-04:00

WOW!! That was a word Bro. Lamb used as he was describing what Jacob saw as he watched angels ascending and descending in his dream. Bro. Lamb said what really made it a WOW experience was when Jacob saw the Lord and realized His presence. Well, this week was a WOW for me. I was reminded of the awe inspiring presence of Almighty God in His churches.

Bro. Lamb brought four God sent messages; each one impacting the people of God in a mighty way. It was good to spend time with my pastor. Even though he is retired from the pastorate, it's great to see that he is still being used of God. Our people really enjoyed having him with us.

My prayer is that, even though the services are over, the Spirit of God would move mightily in our church and bring true revival in our hearts. There is much to do in His service. I believe whom God calls He enables and He has called His churches to carry on His work.

To God be the glory, great things He hath done - what great things lie ahead as we faithfully serve Him!

Thank you Bro. Lamb for being the Lord's willing servant this past week.

Long time - no post / Revival / Bible Institute

2008-08-04T09:12:00.005-04:00

Well, it's been a long time since I've posted on this blog. The summer has been unexpectedly busy.

I know our church folks know, but others may not know that several weeks ago our church basement sustained a heavy blow with a flood. The drain lines backed up during some heavy rains and we had 3 to 4 inches of water throughout the whole basement of the church building. It has been a mess ever since. We've been make-shifting Sunday School classes. My wife's class has been meeting in the parsonage living room. The 5th and 6th grade class has been meeting on our front porch and the Helper class (2 yrs.-K) has been using the nursery. Needless to say, this has been taking up much time and work, and has generally been a major headache. The workers are supposed to begin this week restoring the basement.

Our Revival starts Tuesday, August 12th and runs through Friday, August 15th. My pastor, Bro. Bob Lamb, will be preaching each night. The services begin at 7:00 p.m. I'm really looking forward to seeing Bro. Lamb. Though he is retired from pastoring, he's still my pastor and my favorite preacher! Pray with us that the Lord would send REVIVAL - I need it!

Classes will soon begin in our Bible Institute this Fall. I'm excited because we will have five students this semester. For information about our Institute, visit the FRMBI web page.

Summer Youth Camp Report

2008-07-21T16:41:00.000-04:00

We had a great time at camp this year. Some of the highlights were great singing, challenging preaching, good fellowship, and exciting competition - like volleyball, big-ball volleyball, blind volleyball (they played a lot of volleyball), kickball, goofy kickball, Frisbee swat and the camp favorite, softball. We also did a "reference relay" where the youth did various relay races. The winners received clues to Scripture references and the team that guessed the Bible reference first won. Once again the Bible quizzing was a main event each day with questions regarding the sermons. The young people did real well.

Thanks to all those who participated; campers, counselors, and especially the kitchen staff - GREAT FOOD!!!!

I'll get pictures up soon.

God's Mercies Are New Every Morning

2008-07-09T09:11:00.005-04:00

This morning I woke up not really looking forward to the next few days. Not that I'm not excited about going to camp next week. It's the two weeks before that are so overwhelming. I won't bore you with those details. You wouldn't believe me anyway.
As I was getting going this morning I was listening to Legacy Five's new CD "God's Been Good". The chorus to one song got my attention. Here are the words:

Every morning His mercies are new.
Every morning God is smiling on you.
Give Him glory in everything you do.
This is the day God has made.
Be encouraged He is working His plan
To turn it all around like only He can.
If you think you’ve run out of grace,
He’s got more, more each day you face;
For His mercies are new every morning.

Another song says, "The moment I get up there, I'll forget down here." Wow! What a thought.

The Lord immediately reminded me that all the trials down here will be long forgotten in heaven. Of all that we do down here, only those things that have eternal value will matter up there! Kind of puts things in perspective. With all the water problems we've had at church and the parsonage this past week - and they're not over - I know that the Lord has a purpose for them. He is in control and I know He can - He will turn things around like only He can. There's more grace day after day to get through the trials. He's got more each day we face!

I am so excited about camp next week, but if I'm not careful, I'll let the problems down here (Flat Rock) block all the anticipation of what's going to happen up there (Camp). That's how I applied that to me at this moment.

Whatever you're going through, if you're His child, His mercies are new every morning. Give Him the praise and glory He deserves. He will come through for you.

By His grace and in His grip,

Pastor Hugan

Great VBS!! / Camp Plans in High Gear

2008-06-23T12:57:00.004-04:00

We had a great week of Vacation Bible School last week. We had a decent turnout of kids and our VBS staff did a tremendous job all week long!! I'll be getting pictures up as soon as I get them from out church photographer.
Now we move forward to camp. The next few weeks will be completely overwhelming to me. The few weeks before camp always are. Pray for me.

VBS Preparation

2008-06-16T08:29:00.007-04:00

Sunday afternoon some of us got together to set up for this week's Vacation Bible School. This year's theme is "The Good News Games".

New Web Site for FRMBC

2008-05-08T22:35:00.003-04:00

It's taken some time and effort, but FRMBC now has a brand new web site. Bro. Lentz put in a lot of time getting our web problems straightened out. He not only secured a new web host, he designed and implemented the look that is now the New FRMBC on the web. Many thanks to Bro. Lentz for his excellent work!!

The web address is www.frmbc.com. Be sure and check it out.

Spring Is Here - The Work Moves Ahead

2008-04-11T14:52:00.010-04:00

Well, Spring is here, and that means Spring Cleaning. Bro. Lentz mentioned something about this in his Discovery Bible Clubs devotion. Many are doing this in their homes and around their houses. Furthermore, there are also things to be done around the church: broken window to be fixed, bathrooms to be repainted and spruced up, the outside of the building needing to be painted, play set to be stained, and a ditch that needs to be cleared of much wooded-debris.

Even with the material we cannot leave off the spiritual. With VBS, Youth Camp, Revival, and any other summer time ministries, we need to be sure not to put the spiritual down on the priority list because of the material. Both need our attention; and it is when every "joint supplieth" (Eph. 4:16) that the work is made easier for everyone.

So as we get to the spring cleaning and the summer business, let's not forget the needs at church and work together to keep God's house in good shape; physically and spiritually.

Faithfulness - Our Reasonable Service

2008-03-24T13:37:00.003-04:00

Yesterday was the day that many people in the "Christian" realm celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. While I have no problem emphasizing Christ's resurrection during this time of year, I believe the Lord's true churches are to celebrate it EVERY Sunday. The Lord's true churches began to worship (not take a Sabbath rest) on the first day of the week right after Christ's resurrection.

I received a few e-mails on the pastors e-mail groups I'm on, mentioning the "CEO" Christians that come out of the wood works. CEO = Christmas and Easter Only. These are people that make such a big deal out of Christmas and Easter, neither of which are really Christian holidays (do your history research - they've been reworked by man to accommodate people), and yet seem to care less about the things of God the rest of the time. These "CEOs" get religious for a few days to make themselves feel good. Then they go about their own merry, often sinful, ways.

Then there are the "CEOVs". These are those believers, and even Baptist church members, who use Christmas and Easter, and other holidays to take a "vacation" from church. These are those who use these occasions as excuses and claim them as legitimate excuses to absent themselves from the normal ministries of the church. I'm not saying it's wrong to take a vacation now and then. However, there are times when these "holidays" come around that you can count on some to "take a rest" from the Lord and the church.

With all that said, I am thankful for those believers who truly love the Lord; who don't use man-made "special days" as excuses to leave God out of their plans. Thank the Lord for God's people who don't see faithfulness as some extra-credit work they do for the Lord; but rather see faithfulness as their Reasonable Service!

Bible Institute News

2008-03-08T19:38:00.005-05:00

Even though I posted this on my personal blog, I figured I would place it here as well.

The Bible Institute classes are going very well. Bro. Matt Rowland is progressing in his studies and with just over a year to go, he's earnestly pressing toward the mark. It has been good to have Bro. Tom Cavanaugh taking a class during each semester as well. Last semester he took Bibliology and this semester he's taking the Book of Daniel. I think it's good for Bro. Matt to have another person in class. I like it too.
I'm hoping some of our high school seniors will consider taking some classes next year. I'm prepared to teach a specific "one year" study for high school graduates to attend prior to any secular school they may be planning to attend. I've always believed that even if a graduate is not going to four years of Bible college, they should take one year first, then go to a community college, or the like, for their career. I have the right courses for them to take. I pray they will take advantage of them. The worldly minded would say that would be a waste of time. Truth says, it's a solid investment to help prepare them for what's ahead.
Take a look at the FRMBI information at our web site.

The FRMBI page

Willing Servants Quartet in Jackson

2008-02-11T06:43:00.000-05:00

This past Saturday we traveled over to Jackson, MI and spent the afternoon with Pastor Mike Channell and the folks at Faith Baptist Church. Despite the cold and the snow outside, the warmth of sweet fellowship with God's people was wonderful inside!
The guys did a great job ministering in song. They even sang a new song (to them) "He Lifted My Burdens", that talks about how Christ took away our sins and washed us clean. We almost have enough songs to do a recording; maybe in a couple of months.
After the quartet sang, I preached a message on "Being Blessed Believing the Bible" - say that 10 times fast.
After the services the folks from the church took us to Denny's restaurant for a lunch/dinner. Boy was that chicken sandwich good!!!!! If I would have had my camera, I would have taken a picture of it sitting next to those seasoned fries, and put it in this post. Oh well, you'll just have to imagine it going in my mouth... hmmmmmmm good!!!!!! I guess you'll have to settle for this picture taken on my wife's Palm phone. Yes, we forgot the camera.

Out of the Loop this past Sunday

2008-01-29T16:07:00.000-05:00

Well, this past Sunday was an odd one for me. It really was surreal being present for the services and not take part. I joked with Bro. Lentz just before the morning offering was taken, that maybe I could assist in taking up the offering. However, there was an upside to it. I was able to worship out of the spotlight, so to speak. I actually stood and sat in my office with a hymn book open an followed along with the congregation, and as they sang out loud, I sang in my heart. I enjoyed Bro. Lentz's Sunday School lesson on how teens ought to honor and obey their parents. Bro. Rowland did a fine job preaching both morning and evening sermons. The Lord greatly blessed.

I went to the doctor on Monday and got some medications. The doctor said I had the beginning signs of pneumonia, so I was prescribed some pretty powerful meds to take effect with full force. My voice was somewhat better on Monday, but after a rough Monday night, today it was a little worse. We went ahead and held one of the three institute classes today. My voice was well spent by the end of just that one class. Continue to pray with me that the meds will really kick in and that my voice will return to normal. Lord willing, I'll be back in the pulpit next Sunday.

DBC Awards and DBC Sunday

2008-01-23T16:31:00.000-05:00

We held our annual mid-year award night for Discovery Bible Clubs this month. Sunday, January 13th was DBC Sunday. We usually have more kids in attendance, but we were a little low on the award night. Here are some pictures:

New Year's Fellowship

2008-01-04T16:15:00.001-05:00

Everyone had a great time Monday night as we brought in the new year with the sweet fellowship of brothers and sisters in Christ. We had a good turn out and several stayed to sing and pray the new year in.
Here are a few pictures. More will be posted soon on the church's web site.