Message from the Pastor
Change Filtered
As we have shared often as of late, we have entered into a time of radical change. Though change is ongoing and little remains the same, we are now living in a time prophesied called the “the last days”. Last days events are characterized as both intense
and imminent. As time runs out in a dispensation, it speeds up so the prophesied events follow that pattern. Jesus and the prophets of old foretold of our day describing things they had no vocabulary for. We go to bed only to awaken to news we didn’t see coming. This is life in the last days and yes in many respects it will get worse before it gets better.
So what is to be our attitude, mindset, life philosophy as we brace for the judgment to come? As the Bride of Christ, blood bought, Holy Spirit filled saints of the Most High God we filter everything through the big picture. The birth pains Jesus referred to in Matthew
24 lead to the birth of a dimension where we will rule and reign with Jesus Christ. As things progress and darken, we remember that we have been called, chosen and consecrated for such a time as this. We take to heart and give glory to the one who bore
our wrath and judgment and thus celebrate that our best days are still ahead. We pray for, focus on, and believe for God to pour out His Holy Spirit on us all bringing about an awakening that will usher in the last days’ harvest. In a present world of so much fear,
hate, and uncertainty, God wants to be filled with joy, expectation and resolve because in the end, we win. Even so come quickly, Lord Jesus!
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Weekly Events
*The FA family welcomes our guests. We are excited that you are here.
*Last Sunday’s attendance was 260. Invite someone this Sunday. It could very well change their
life forever.
*Keep up with all that’s happening by visiting our website at www.firstagashland.org
*Attention: Children are a vital part of the ministry here at First Assembly. See Pastor Mark
Smith to get involved.
**Join us back this Wednesday. Family Meal begins at 5:30pm with ministry for the entire family
beginning at 6:30pm.
*Attention: Find a small group that fits you. Join us for coffee, juice and doughnuts in the FACS
center beginning at 8:45am. Classes start at 9am, see Earl Wood for more information.
*Adult Bible Study at the Strother’s is Monday night at 6pm, see Gene or Nell Strother or a
pastor for more information.
*Announcing: Our Missions Spotlight this month is Caleb and Brittney Hendon, missionaries to
Peru. Please take time to pray for them and all of our missionaries.
*FACS Basketball this week; get all the information at www.facslions.org
*Wednesday night is Family Night and offers something for everyone. Fellowship supper begins
at 5:30pm with ministry for all ages beginning at 6:30pm. See ya there!
*Water Baptism/Membership is next Sunday, sign up in the foyer or see a pastor.
*Leadership Team Meeting is Thursday night at 6pm.
*Announcing: Annual Business Meeting is tomorrow night at 6:30pm. All members are
encouraged to attend.
*Announcing: This morning we dedicate Ella Blair Amason to the Lord.
2026 Ministry Theme is “Change is coming!”
