Welcome to Faith Bible Church!
an Evangelical Free Church
learning to follow Christ together!
We're located on the west edge of Lyons, Kansas, off Hwy 56
(turn south at the big red "Rice County Safety Complex" sign)
For Google Maps directions, click HERE!
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for youth and adults
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Thought for the Week
So [Jesus] told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance” (Luke 15:3-7, ESV).
Dear friend, realize your value to God. Recognize that all of heaven treasures you and celebrates when you turn from your sin and let Jesus bring you home. Please, grasp in your own heart how much God prizes you, so much so that He throws a party with the angels in heaven when Jesus finds and rescues you!
In the 4th century there was a holy man who lived in the desert. His name was Abba Abraham, and he was known for his great devotion to God, his simple life, and mostly for his love. When his married brother in the city died, he left a seven-year-old daughter with no one to care for her. Abba Abraham took her into his own home.
Her name was Mary, and through the years Mary grew into a beautiful and very devout girl, just like her uncle. Then one day a very bad man traveled by their place in the desert and was captivated by her beauty. He grabbed her, raped her, and then left her all alone in the desert in great despair.
The experience broke her. Mary blamed herself, thinking she could never again be loved. Then she punished herself even more by going to a brothel in a distant city, convinced that God could never forgive her.
Meanwhile, Abba Abraham looked everywhere for his niece. After two years, he finally learned what had happened to her and where she was. With a father’s love, he determined to win her back. So he took off his simple clothes, put on a military uniform, pulled a big hat down over his ears, borrowed a horse, and set off for the city.
There, he found her in a tavern where she was staying, and he said to the innkeeper, “They tell me, friend, that you have a fine prostitute here. I’d like to have a look at her if you would.” So he sat down, ordered a drink, and soon Mary was brought in. She didn’t recognize him. So he yelled out, “Innkeeper, make us a good supper, because I plan to spend a lot of time with Mary.” He said, “I’ve come a long way for the love of Mary.”
After supper, Mary took him to her room, and for the first time they were alone. As she bent down to take off his shoes, he said again, “I’ve come a long way for the love of Mary.” Then she recognized him and fell at his feet in tears, as suddenly she realized what he’d done for her. Abba Abraham, known for his simple life, would never have done these things if he hadn’t loved her so much and forgiven her everything. And through his love, she was able to imagine God’s love and forgiveness as well.
So she left the brothel, went back to the desert with her uncle, and gave her life to the Lord. She helped a lot of people find healing, and she is known to many today as St. Mary the Harlot.
Like Mary, you may find yourself lost and all lone. Maybe you think God could never forgive you, but that’s not true. God is looking for you right now to bring you home. In fact, God Himself became a man, so he could find broken, lost sinners like you and me. He came into our world, died on a cross for our sins, and rose again to rescue you from your sin. All you need to do is trust Him with your life. Please, let Him carry you like a lost sheep on His shoulders all the way to heaven.
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Join us this Sunday (November 16)
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Join us this week (November 17-22)
- Monday: Ladies Bible Study, 6-7 p.m. in the lobby of Faith Bible Church
- Tuesday: Men of Faith, 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the lobby of Faith Bible Church
- Wednesday: Worship Team Practice, 4:30 p.m., in the sanctuary
- Wednesday: Kids Bible Club, 6:45 to 8 p.m., @ Faith Bible Church
- Friday: Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at Kings Cross Church
- Every Day: Plan to minister to one another and to a world in desperate need of Jesus. Ask God for opportunities to serve and do what He leads you to do.
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News!
Ladies Bible Study, 6-7 p.m. every Monday, starting October 13, @ Faith Bible Church. Nancy Hicks leads a study in God’s Word about our identity in Christ. Invite your friends and join this life-transforming fellowship focused on the issues women face in our world today.
Men of Faith meets at 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. every Tuesday morning in the lobby at Faith Bible Church. "As iron sharpens iron," men are invited to sharpen one another in the middle of each week before work during a time of mutual encouragement, Bible study, and prayer (coffee provided).
Kids’ Bible Club! It’s a place where kids, age 3 to grade 5, have fun learning the Bible, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m., with Aliento de Vida at Faith Bible Church every Wednesday. Sing Songs, Play Games, and watch Exciting Bible stories! If you wish to help, please contact Pastor Phil.
Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m., every Friday at Kings Cross Church (former Presbyterian Church on 221 South Pioneer Street, Lyons, KS), beginning with a light supper in the Fellowship Hall. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find freedom from your hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Celebrate Recovery is for EVERYONE! No one should have to face their pain alone. We are a grace-filled community of strugglers who courageously enter this safe and beautiful space to get honest about our pain and the negative ways we may see ourselves, God, and others. In this process, we come to accept that some of the habits we have developed to escape our pain may have hurt us and those close to us. It is a biblically based approach to help us achieve long lasting recovery by healing our hurts, guiding us toward new healthy truths, and developing life-giving habits.
Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection week, November 17-24. Pack some shoeboxes with toys, toiletries, and school supplies for children overseas, which opens the door for the Gospel to them, their families, and their communities. Last year, over 11 million children heard the gospel, of which over 3 million accepted Christ.
Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner, immediately following worship on Sunday, November 23. Bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship with your church family. We'll provide the turkey. Invite your friends, too, for a taste of the fellowship we enjoy together in Christ.
Christmas Caroling, starting 6:30 p.m. at Faith Bible Church on Wednesday, December 10. Join the Kids Bible Club as we bring Christmas cheer to the care homes in Little River and Lyons. Then we'll end our evening together with hot chocolate in the fellowship hall of the church.
Tarren Bails, Sterling College ministry student will be preaching during our Sunday morning worship services on December 21 and January 18 to hone his ministry skills. This is our opportunity to help equip a young man for ministry. Please, welcome and encourage him as he serves. Thank you very much!
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