Jesus told his disciples the night before his death that the world will know “you are my disciples by your love”. As disciples of Jesus, love for others is one of the hallmarks of what it means to follow Jesus. And here at FSBC our mission statement for many years as a church follows this Scriptural principle: “Reaching out with God’s love to impact lives.” We don’t just want to believe that, but we also want to live it out.
Which is why every year in the Spring, in the weeks leading up to our Easter Sunday celebration, FSBC hosts an outreach campaign where we intentionally and collectively seek to reach our community with the gospel. Easter, the celebration of the death and resurrection of our Lord, is the perfect time of the year for Christians to be visible and vocal in their witness in regard to the gospel.
Our theme for 2022, is “This is Love” and it reflects our intention to show the lost people of our community what Jesus’ love really is. We’ve therefore created events and opportunities where you can get involved in personal ways in the greater mission of showing love to our community. There are events where you can simply invite a friend; there are events where you can individually show the love of Jesus to your neighbors. In each opportunity, there are ways for you to participate in the Great Commission. We hope you’ll join us and do your part to bring the message of Jesus to the City of Yuma.
Upcoming Campaign Events
Community Canvassing for Easter
“Love means Sharing”
Saturday, April 2nd @ 8am
Help us get the word out to our community regarding our Easter events as we canvass the Foothills area with doorhanger advertisement. This could be a life-changing opportunity for someone who needs hope; but doesn’t know where to find it. Doorhangers are available on the campaign table. If you are unable to join us that Saturday, take a few for the street in which you live
Prayer on the Porch Week
“Love means Empathy”
Week of April 4th – 8th
Show your neighbors you care about them by taking a “This is Love” Easter basket to a neighbor on your street. FSBC will provide baskets which will have an Easter invitation, A New Testament, Video tract entitled, “The Atheist Delusion” and a written tract. Take a basket home and then personalize it with items such as candy, muffins, fruit, etc. Ring the bell and ask your neighbor if there is anything in their life for which you can pray. Baskets will be available for pickup in the foyer on Sunday, April 3rd
“Breakfast on the Go” Airsoft Outreach
“Love means Sacrifice”
Saturday, April 9th @ 7:30am
Every Saturday some men from our church play Airsoft at VFW 7120 US-95, on Saturday mornings at 7:30am. Some 30 to 35 people from the community join them each week. We’d like to reach out with the love of God to these Airsoft gamers by providing breakfast; a gospel presentation; and handing out invitations to our Easter Events.
Contact Pastor Chris or Bertie Lerma to learn how you can help.
Reaching your Mormon Friends
“Love means Understanding”
Sunday, April 10th @ 10:30am
Ever had LDS people knock on your door wanting to share with you the Book of Mormon? Have Mormon friends, neighbors, family? Join us on Sunday, April 10 @ 10:30am with guest speaker, Brother Lance Earl who will present some of the best ways to reach a Mormon for Jesus. Also, join us @ 2:45pm this afternoon and help Lance reach LDS people here in Yuma.
Good Friday Passover Seder Worship Dinner
“Love means Remembering”
Friday, April 15 @ 6pm in Building B
Most Gentile Christians forget that the Lord’s Supper, instituted by Jesus in the Upper Room the night before he died, came from the Jewish Celebration of Passover when God saved his people from death in Egypt. The two celebrations are connected in meaning for both celebrate God’s act of redemption for his people, the fulfillment of which is found in Jesus’ death as the lamb of God on the cross. Join us on the evening of Good Friday as we reenact the Jewish Passover meal with each of its elements which will deepen your appreciation for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Invite a friend to come with you.
DV8 Youth “Easter Escape Room” Event
“Love means Regeneration”
Saturday, April 16th @ 7pm in Building D
Our Middle School and High School kids will enjoy a time of fun as they figure out clues in regard to the Easter story to get out of a glow-in-the-dark escape room. Besides having fun, games, and food together, they’ll learn how Jesus rescued humanity from a life of sin from which we couldn’t escape on our own. Contact Kris Hendershot if you’d like to help with this event.
Easter Sunday Worship
“Love means the Gospel”
Sunday, April 17
Join us on Easter Sunday for the following Events in the Celebration of the Resurrection. This Sunday will include the following:
- Pancake Breakfast Fellowship @ 9:15am
Invite your friends and family to an Easter Pancake Breakfast in Building A
Menu: Pancakes, Bacon, Fruit Medley, Coffee, Juice, and Water.
- Easter Family Photos @ 9:30 – 10:15am
will be taken in Building B during the intervening time between breakfast and the beginning of the Morning Service. There will be no Sunday School or Adult Bible Studies. Please spend the time in fellowship the church family and the people you invited.
- Resurrection Worship Service @ 10:30am
Join us for an inspirational worship service in the Worship Center filled with special and congregational music, the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper and a hopeful message from Pastor Chris entitled: “This is Love”
- Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt @ 12:00pm
Kids will get the opportunity to hunt for Easter eggs after the morning service.
