http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/ Catch up on the latest news at First Baptist Church at the Mall. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:18:48 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 First Baptist Church at the Mall http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/a-response-to-president-obamas-statement-of-support-for-same-sex-marriage/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/a-response-to-president-obamas-statement-of-support-for-same-sex-marriage/ Sun, 20 May 2012 13:31:23 GMT Disappointed? Yes! Shocked or even surprised? Absolutely not! On Wednesday, May 9, our President in an ABC interview said these words: “At a certain point, I’ve just concluded, that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-may-13-2012/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-may-13-2012/ Thu, 17 May 2012 21:18:48 GMT 8:00 SERVICE We Have Come Into His House All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name He Keeps Me Singing His Name is Wonderful Your Great Name Living For Jesus 9:30 SERVICE Rise and Sing Go Here For You Carry Your Name I Will Follow 11:00 ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-may-6-2012/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-may-6-2012/ Wed, 09 May 2012 13:26:19 GMT 8:00 SERVICE Blessed Assurance Praise Him, Praise Him I Sing Praises At Calvary He Touched Me 9:30 SERVICE No Chains On Me Say Say Let Me Sing Lord I Need You Day After Day Lord of All 11:00 SERVICE Our God Saves Mighty To ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/i-am-intolerant/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/i-am-intolerant/ Sun, 06 May 2012 11:53:03 GMT   I Am Intolerant! By Jay Dennis   Please don’t misunderstand me, but I am Intolerant… Not in Choosing who I will Love Not in Possessing a Judgmental Attitude Not in the Color of a Person’s Skin Not in a ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-april-29-2012/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-april-29-2012/ Wed, 02 May 2012 18:00:38 GMT 8:00 SERVICE This Is the Day Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Standing On the Promises God Leads Us Along Lord, Be Glorified Holy Ground In the Name of the Lord 9:30 SERVICE Let God Arise I'm Not Ashamed Healer Forever ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/tbetans-share-testimonies-from-rs7-church-plants/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/tbetans-share-testimonies-from-rs7-church-plants/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:24:06 GMT Here are a few testimonies from local Chinese and T'betan believers who were touched by God in a powerful way through a recent event that our missionary partners held in three different provinces in China. Praise the Lord for what He is ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-april-22-2012/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/worship-songs-for-april-22-2012/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:41:06 GMT 8:00 SERVICE He is Exalted To God Be the Glory Victory in Jesus There's Just Something About That Name Jesus Never Fails 9:30 SERVICE Song of Hope We Are the Free I Will Follow Awakening Overcome 11:00 SERVICE Today is the ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/hindus-leave-their-religion-behind-for-christianity-in-australia/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/hindus-leave-their-religion-behind-for-christianity-in-australia/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:30:37 GMT When we began working with Thurgoona Baptist Church two years ago through RS7, the church had a very small group of 30 people. Most of those attending were children. Over the past year a group of Bhutanese refuges from Nepal, India relocated to ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/church-prayer-guide/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/church-prayer-guide/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:07:29 GMT For over an hour last night, the church spent time in prayer and cried out to God. Pastor Jay led us through his version of the ACTS prayer method: Adoration and Acknowledgment, Confession and Crying Out to God, Thanksgiving and ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/20-make-a-decision-for-christ-at-migrant-outreach/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/20-make-a-decision-for-christ-at-migrant-outreach/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:31:09 GMT Un gran dia! What a great day we had on Saturday as over 40 volunteers showed up from our church to minister to the migrant community. It was great to see everyone come together and work toward a common goal of loving on these families and ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/rs7-kitgum-uganda-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/rs7-kitgum-uganda-update/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:31:54 GMT After a 19 hour flight from Florida to Entebbe, Uganda I continued my journey with a seven hour drive to an area known as Kitgum.  Kitgum is located in the northern part of Uganda, just south of the southern Sudan border.  As we ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/rs7-new-york-city-ground-breaking-strategy/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/rs7-new-york-city-ground-breaking-strategy/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:32:57 GMT New Beginnings Church in Brooklyn, NY... Pastor Jaime Zelaya received a call from someone at the State Convention.  They had heard that he was hosting a tri-lingual worship service and they wanted to know more about this ground breaking ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/help-build-wheelchair-ramps/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/help-build-wheelchair-ramps/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:25:58 GMT Would you help VISTE build wheelchair ramps? Read the email below from VISTE and contact Ashley Metts Miller for information. As you may know, VISTE provides wheelchair ramps for clients who are homebound. It is imperative that these particular ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/get-your-tickets-for-tailgate-and-testimony/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/get-your-tickets-for-tailgate-and-testimony/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:47:09 GMT Find out about Wingman's Tailgate and Testimony featuring Derrick Brooks and the Women of Purpose Christmas event. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/go-behind-the-scenes-with-mark-bedwell/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/go-behind-the-scenes-with-mark-bedwell/ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:11:31 GMT Find out a little more about Mark Bedwell and ask him a question on Facebook! http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/behind-the-scenes-with-thanatos/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/behind-the-scenes-with-thanatos/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:19:53 GMT Sabrina interviews Josh Cranor and gets some behind the scenes information about Thanatos. She talks about some great events coming up at www.churchatthemall.com http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/september-11-2011-weekly-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/september-11-2011-weekly-update/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:21:48 GMT Sabrina Fambrough interviews Andy Neely. Josh Cranor talks about Thanatos. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/brand-new-weekly-video-format/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/brand-new-weekly-video-format/ Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:35:16 GMT With Sabrina Fambrough hosting, check out the new format! Homecoming: Their Final Dance presented by Thanatos is coming soon. Midweek is off to a great start and Pastor Christopher Gooding needs you to help in the Children's Ministry. He's got a lot going on! http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/pastor-asks-members-to-attend-school-board-meetings/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/pastor-asks-members-to-attend-school-board-meetings/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:48:22 GMT Pastor Jay is asking those of our members who can, to attend the School Board meetings and be salt and light. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/amazing-things-happen-on-rs7-asia-trip/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/amazing-things-happen-on-rs7-asia-trip/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:33:52 GMT Before we left for this trip to Central Asia, one of the team members was sharing that his prayer was to have the privilege of seeing God “show up” in a big way. I think those who were a part of this team can honestly say that that ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/july-31-2011-weekly-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/july-31-2011-weekly-update/ Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:27:30 GMT There is a real excitement in the air as we continue our 40 days of praying the Prayer of Elisha. We are asking God to double our influence and effectiveness for Him. There is something powerful when the church comes together and prays the same prayer for a specific period of time. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/rs7-loves-ny/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/rs7-loves-ny/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:34:52 GMT I just got back from the RS7 New York mission trip a few days ago. It’s difficult to communicate just how God spoke not only to the group, but to me personally. The week before I went on this NY mission trip, I was with the students on a ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/july-17-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/july-17-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:57:59 GMT Pastor Jay updates you on The Elisha Experiment, his Letter to Christian Leaders and Churches, the financial update from Pastor Steve, RS7 events, Ernie Haase, and C3. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/july-4-2011-family-celebration-pictures/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/july-4-2011-family-celebration-pictures/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:07:37 GMT Take a look at the great pictures from our July 4, 2011 Family Celebration! You can also find the same pictures on our Facebook page. Be sure to watch for our pastors in the dunk t... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/android-app-available-now/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/android-app-available-now/ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:00:44 GMT Download the Church at the Mall App for your mobile device today (iOS app coming soon). You'll be able to listen to or watch Pastor Jay's sermons on the go and take sermon notes on Sunday morning. Stay up to date on Church at the Mall ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/vbs-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/vbs-update/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:13:42 GMT 17 received Christ at VBS this week and 30 signed-up for baptism. 7 were baptized last night! This was a great year for VBS and Club 1010 Children's Ministry. Thank you for your prayers and help! Don't forget C3: The Ultimate Day Camp is coming ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/vbs-going-into-the-final-day/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/vbs-going-into-the-final-day/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:50:16 GMT Over the last three night of VBS, we've seen 13 kids pray to receive Christ and 25 sign-up for baptism! With one night to go, we are excited to see the final results. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/june-12-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/june-12-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:45:42 GMT Find out more about VBS, Pastor Jay's sermon series, RS7, July 4 and more. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/11-students-receive-christ-at-fca-breakfast/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/11-students-receive-christ-at-fca-breakfast/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:59:45 GMT I just wanted to share with you that I had an opportunity to participate in a FCA breakfast this morning at Kathleen High School. This breakfast was organized by their FCA leadership. About 150 students were in attendance and 11 students came to ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/what-my-mother-never-told-me-about-mission-trips/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/what-my-mother-never-told-me-about-mission-trips/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:35:30 GMT When I think about summer, more than anything else, one thing comes to mind…TRAVEL! I love to travel. Meeting new people, seeing new places and visiting old friends is a great reason to pull out the suitcase and get packing.  I think ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/may-22-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/may-22-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 22 May 2011 14:45:23 GMT LinksBible Questions that Demand Now AnswersVery Big ShowRS7 Events for 7 Continents ArticleOn Sunday, May 22, I will continue the series on Bible Questions that Demand Now Answers. The question we will consider is from Exodus 4:2 where God ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/may-15-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/may-15-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 15 May 2011 15:19:19 GMT Pastor Jay keeps you updated on the happenings at the Mall. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/may-8-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/may-8-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 08 May 2011 17:30:19 GMT Pastor Jay updates you on the women's prayer time, the Florida Baptist Children's Home Mother's Day Offering, his sermon, the craft fair, parent child dedication, and VBS. He also challenges you to pray for revival. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/what-an-amazing-easter/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/what-an-amazing-easter/ Sun, 01 May 2011 14:21:49 GMT Find out about the amazing outcome we had on Easter, pastor Jay's May 1st and 8th sermons and the ladies' special time of prayer on May 1st. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-24-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-24-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:46:07 GMT Pastor Jay keeps you updated on the Easter weekend. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/2nd-annual-steeplechase-5k-wrap-up/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/2nd-annual-steeplechase-5k-wrap-up/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:23:18 GMT Several of the competitors were running in their very first 5K and locked in solid times. Ten-year-old Connor Gooding finished his first ever 5k race in just over 26 minutes. When asked what he did to perform so well, he said, "I just kept telling myself 'I can do it! I can win', I was trying my best to show determination!" http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/who-is-annie-armstrong/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/who-is-annie-armstrong/ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:36:06 GMT Every Easter season Southern Baptist churches all around our country give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Many people aren't aware of who Annie Armstrong is and why we take an offering in her memory. She left a legacy ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-17-2011-weekly-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-17-2011-weekly-update/ Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:37:35 GMT Pastor Jay keeps you updated on the latest news and events happening at Church at the Mall. Men are invited to join Pastor Jay on Sunday night for a time of intense prayer! http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/spring-luncheon-a-success/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/spring-luncheon-a-success/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:11:34 GMT The Women of Purpose 2011 Spring Luncheon Garden Party was a HUGE success.  We had over 500 in attendance.  Our committee out did themselves with the garden decorations of greenery and roses.  The program was outstanding!  ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-10-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-10-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:19:45 GMT Pastor Jay keeps you updated on Church at the Mall events. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/pastor-dave-mcclamma-and-buddy-helm-leave-for-brazil/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/pastor-dave-mcclamma-and-buddy-helm-leave-for-brazil/ Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:37:23 GMT Pastor Dave and Buddy Helm will leave today and head to Manaus, Brazil. During their time in Brazil they will also visit Santarem and Obidos and will return to the U.S. on April 12th. Dave and Buddy are going there ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-3-2011-weekly-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/april-3-2011-weekly-update/ Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:22:06 GMT Pastor Jay introduces his new sermon series, shares some great news from Australia, invites you to be baptized and come to our Good Friday and Easter services, asks you to fast, and invites all Ladies to the Women of Purpose Spring Luncheon. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/march-27-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/march-27-2011-weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:52:04 GMT Pastor Jay intros his new sermon series, talks about this coming Sunday's address, and keeps you up to date on all the upcoming events at Church at the Mall. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/march-20-2011-weekly-update/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/march-20-2011-weekly-update/ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:59:33 GMT Pastor Jay updates you on Church at the Mall events and news! http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/facebook-page-reappears/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/facebook-page-reappears/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:44:56 GMT Our original Facebook page (http://facebook.com/churchatthemall) has reappeared with all of our 1,300 likes and previous history. Neither I nor our developers know why it disappeared in the first place. We think Facebook turned it back on after ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/week-of-march-6-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/week-of-march-6-2011-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:46:25 GMT Connect Groups Race to the Cross 5K Baptism Letter to Local Pastors (PDF) Florida Baptist Children's Home New ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/update-on-our-facebook-page/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/update-on-our-facebook-page/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:20:57 GMT We need your help getting the word out about our new Facebook page! An error was made by one of our contract programmers making the old page inaccessible. We are still trying to get Facebook to reinstate the old page, but this means we are at ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/faith-riders-at-daytona-bike-week/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/faith-riders-at-daytona-bike-week/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:32:13 GMT Update from F.A.I.T.H. Riders evangelistic outreach at the Daytona Bike Week to share the love of Christ March 6-12 with over 500 people so far and over 100 salvations. http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/events-for-7-continents-dont-miss-it/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/events-for-7-continents-dont-miss-it/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:40:14 GMT "Events for 7 Continents"--each of these events were family-friendly, fun, and will helped to raise money for each of the RS7 continent church plants.  On Friday March 18th we focused on the continents of Australia and South ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/welcome-to-the-new-churchatthemallcom/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/welcome-to-the-new-churchatthemallcom/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:55:23 GMT Starting from scratch, churchatthemall.com has been redesigned to help you Connect to God, Growth, and Ministry. Along with new paint (design), we've developed several new features for churchatthemall.com. With our connect steps in mind, ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/facebook-page-status/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/facebook-page-status/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:02:44 GMT Currently, our Facebook page is undergoing development and having technical issues causing it to be invisible. For updates, keep your eye on our Twitter page and this ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/weekly-update-with-pastor-jay/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:02:00 GMT Ovations New Members OnePoint Weekend Letter to Local Pastors (PDF) Facebook (our Facebook ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/connect-groups-to-adopt-rs7-continents-at-ovations/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/connect-groups-to-adopt-rs7-continents-at-ovations/ Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:39:02 GMT This Sunday evening during the OVATIONS event, each Connect Group will bring a commitment card forward naming the RS7 Continent that they will adopt. They will commit to... pray, give, go and communicate the RS7 message. At the end of ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/christchurch-new-zealand-earthquake-gives-rs7-team-antarctica-an-open-door/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/christchurch-new-zealand-earthquake-gives-rs7-team-antarctica-an-open-door/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:43:41 GMT  Another devistating earthquake has hit Christchurch, New Zealand in less than 5 months. This recent earthquake registered a 6.3 magnitude level. This is the second most powerful quake to hit Christchurch in 5 months. 65 are dead and ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/mission-cruise-a-success/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/mission-cruise-a-success/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:41:30 GMT  What is a Missions Cruise? It is going on a regular cruise and using the excursion time at the Ports of Call to meet, pray with and encourage misionaries that serve in the areas around the various Ports of Call. Led by Missions Pastor, ... http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/christmas-celebration-a-baby-changes-everything/ http://www.churchatthemall.com/church-at-the-mall-blog/christmas-celebration-a-baby-changes-everything/ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:54:52 GMT Through Christmas Celebration: A Baby Changes Everything that ran December 10 - 12, $27,600 was raised to support A Woman's Choice Pregnancy Center W.A.I.T. Training program. This vital program helps local students develop character and ...