1. 2018 State of the Church Address

2. Highlights from 2017

3. We averaged 98 people in Sunday Bible Studies.

4. 24 people made professions of faith.

5. 16 couples dedicated themselves to raising their children in the ways of the Lord

6. We installed the long-awaited marquee sign marking our location.

7. We held the Heart Gallery which showcased children in our community who are ready for adoption.

8. A new Sunday School class was started.

9. We made improvements to the security of our church.

10. The youth group continues to grow numerically and spiritually.

11. We even had a Netflix documentary filmed here.

12. In love, we will go share the Gospel of Christ, make disciples, and build a community of faith that glorifies God.

13. Why Be a Member of a Church?

14. Practical Purpose

15. Spiritual Purpose

16. Personal Purpose

17. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.
Acts 2:42–47
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18. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.
Acts 2:42–47
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19. Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.
Acts 2:42–47
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20. They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need.
Acts 2:42–47
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21. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts,
Acts 2:42–47
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22. praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42–47
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23. ATTEND

24. Listen

25. Give

26. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21
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27. Sing

28. CONNECT

29. Study

30. Prayer

31. Talking

32. Listening

33. Fellowship

34. EVANGELIZE

35. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19–20
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36. teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you
teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19–20
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37. 4x4 Challenge

38. Identify

39. Intercede

40. Invest

41. Invite

42. SERVE

43. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19–20
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44. teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you
teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19–20
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45. The Vision for FBC Laredo

46. Ministry + Discipleship + Evangelism = Worship

47. Ministry – We are inspired by the Holy Spirit and teaching, led by key leaders, to engage in serving others in fellowship with one another.

48. Discipleship – We attend Bible Study weekly in fellowship with one another and are in a 1 on 1 personal mentoring relationship.

49. Evangelism – We engage the 4x4 strategy to win people to Christ.

50. The result of our ministry, discipleship, and evangelism is worship.

51. 2018 State of the Church Address