Easter Week

So excited about Easter Week at Apex Baptist! Here's what we've got going on beginning Palm Sunday:

1. On Sunday, March 24 our Worship Team will be presenting a special time of music entitled "Risen Redemption." Powerful and filled with energy, this will be a worship experience you want to be a part of! We'll also be taking the Lord's Supper together as a fellowship and we'd love for you to come proclaim Christ's death and resurrection with us!
2. On Wednesday, March 27 we will have a time of prayer and praise in the Worship Center beginning at 6:30 PM. Join us for a reflective time of remembering Jesus' sacrifice and His triumph three days later!
3. Easter Weekend is going to be super exciting! We're starting a new teaching series called Heroes and we're offering three different worship services: Saturday at 6:00 PM and Sunday morning at 9:00 and 11:00.

Come join us and invite some friends!

Baptism at the Lake

Sunday, September 16
A few raindrops
520+ people
48 Baptisms
One Great and Glorious God

The Art of One-Anothering

We recently came across this brief article from Lifeway and though it was worth sharing!

The first thing you are probably asking right now is, “what does it mean to ‘one-another’ and how does one make an ‘art’ of it?” To that I would say, “Great question!”

The art of one-anothering is looking into Scripture and recognizing the importance that God places on our relationships. In this month’s HomeLife Magazine, Marie Aremenia shares a list of “One-Anothering” verses for you to go over with your family.

• Love one another—John 13:34-35; 15:12; Romans 13:8 
• Accept one another—Romans 15:7; Colossians 3:13 
• Love one another earnestly—1 Peter 1:22 
• Serve one another in love—Galatians 5:13 
• Honor one another above yourselves—Romans 12:10 
• Be completely humble, gentle, patient, and accepting of one another—Ephesians 4:2 
• Stop passing judgment on one another—Romans 14:13 
• Be kind and compassionate to one another—Ephesians 4:32 
• Forgive one another—Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13 
• Pray for one another—James 5:16 
• Encourage one another daily—Hebrews 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 
• Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another—1 Peter 5:5 
• Spur one another on toward love and good deeds—Hebrews 10:24 
• Build one another up—1 Thessalonians 5:11 
• Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ—Galatians 6:2 
• Teach and admonish one another with all wisdom—Colossians 3:16 
• Offer hospitality to one another without complaining—1 Peter 4:9 
• Do not provoke or envy one another—Galatians 5:26

A Few Thoughts for Fathers

Nathan Stam
Communications/Children's Pastor

Recently I had the opportunity to listen to a CD series on Fatherhood by Chip Ingram. It was excellent and I wanted to quickly share with you his four main points. These four points are what Fathers are called to be in their Families:

1. A Leader: Fathers aren't passive. They fight for their families and they make things happen. They invest in their kids.
2. A Priest: Fathers make God known to their children. As Fathers, we have the privilege of revealing God to our kids and taking their needs to God. We are constantly asking ourselves: Do my kids know God? Does our home honor God? Do my kids have an accurate knowledge of God? Fathers also model authentic worship. This means that I am worshiping in front of my children 24/7 in whatever I do, including the way that I treat my wife.
3. A Teacher: As a Dad I'm responsible for imparting wisdom and building character in my children. A Father is not someone who incessantly lectures and wields absolute authority. In other words, don't be harsh, don't be passive, and don't always find fault with your kids. Be careful not to provoke your children to anger.
4. A Lover: A Father gives his children what they need most: provision (both spiritual and relational) and protection. There should be an intimate heart connection between the Father and the children and the children and the Father even during the difficult times.

Dads, I hope those are challenging and encouraging!