Tag: Operation Christmas Child

SOLVING PROBLEMS

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, Baptist, dr. gandy, fall, first baptist church spring hill, florida, Guest Speaker, November 2020, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship

This Sunday, Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy talks about different kinds of discrimination we’ve seen from the past and that we still see today, serving in the church and priorities. The church also welcomed a new Deacon, who tells us about his path to the church. Below is prerecorded video and audio of this past Sunday’s sermon along with links to the verses that are being discussed.

TEXT: Acts 6:1-7

I. What’s the problem? vs. 1-2

II. How’s it solved? vs. 3-4

III. Lessons Learned? vs. 5-6

IV. The Results: vs. 7

New members classes are normally held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up and confirm ahead of time by contacting our church office Monday through Friday between 9am and 1pm. The next class will be held in January 2021.

On November 10th, we will be preparing for the Operation Christmas Child packing day. Please see Jean Hendry or Pan Lain if you will be available to fold boxes and place gifts on the table. Packing will be on November 11th at 6:30 PM.

Our monthly Food Pantry will be held on November 24th from 9:30am until noon. We need volunteers so if you are interested, please see Meg or Joel Wissmueller. Some of our volunteers will be out of town for the holiday so we could use some extra hands.

In November and December we will be collecting extra gifts for Lottie Moon. Worldwide, as of June 2020, there were 3,585 IMB missionaries. Some of the expense to prepare a missionary to go into the field include $700 for a three month intensive training, $2,000 for vaccinations, $2,300 to train and launch a new missionary.

We do ask that you follow CDC guidelines when visiting for the health and safety of everyone.

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

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WILL I HEAR?

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, Baptist, dr. gandy, fall, first baptist church spring hill, florida, November 2020, pastor gandy, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship

This Sunday, Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy talks about our tendency to ignore what God tells us and cites the example of Korah. He also reminds us that God revives us, that we need to be revived and that when the people are revived, the nation becomes revived. Below is prerecorded video and audio of this past Sunday’s sermon along with links to the verses that are being discussed.

TEXT: Psalm 85

Introduction: Background for Psalm 85

I. What God Has Already Done?: Vss. 1-3

II. Prayer for Remaining Afflictions: Vss. 4-7:

III. Hope in His Promises: Vss. 8-13

Conclusion: Proverbs 3:6 Will We Hear Him?

New members classes are normally held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up and confirm ahead of time by contacting our church office Monday through Friday between 9am and 1pm.

Operation Christmas Child: We have done a great job collecting items for the boxes. Thank you to everyone who has contributed. Please see Jean Hendry for any questions about what else is needed. Please see our calendar for information on prep and packing dates.

Our monthly Food Pantry will be held on November 24th from 9:30am until noon. We need volunteers so if you are interested, please see Meg or Joel Wissmueller. October’s Food Pantry saw 40 families and 116 individuals.

In December we will be collecting for Lottie Moon. Your generosity transforms lives around the world. An undecorated tree will be placed on the stage. For every $25 dollars collected an ornament will be placed on the tree. Our goal is to raise at least $1000 and put at least 40 ornaments on the tree. Why give to this cause? “How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” (Romans 10:14). Every day 154,937 people die without Christ. That’s why we need to support our missionaries!

We do ask that you follow CDC guidelines when visiting for the health and safety of everyone.

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

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Remember Me

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, Baptist, bible study, dr. gandy, first baptist church spring hill, florida, October 2020, pastor gandy, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship


This Sunday, Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy asks each one of us to think about when and where we first met Jesus. He talks about Jesus’ humanity and reminds us to remember Him. Below is prerecorded video and audio of this past Sunday’s sermon along with links to the verses that are being discussed.

Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26

I. Remember Where/How We Met.

II. Remember What I Did.

III. Remember Who I Am: John 1:1,14,29; John 11:25

IV. Remember Why: I John 5:11-13

New members classes are normally held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up and confirm ahead of time.

On October 24th and November 3rd, there will be a Grief Workshop at First Baptist Brooksville. The two classes being offered are “Surviving the Holidays” and “The Loss of a Spouse.” Workbooks will be $5.00. For additional information, please call their office at (352) 796-6791.

We only have 4 more weeks to collect items for the Operation Christmas Child boxes and still need monetary donations to cover the shipping costs. On November 10th, we will be prepping the boxes for the packing party on November 11th.

Our monthly Food Pantry will be held on October 27 from 9:30am until noon. Last month, we were able to help 21 families and 57 people. If you would like to help, please see Meg or Joel Wissmueller. We are also collecting jars of peanut butter and jelly for October’s food pantry. If you would like to make a donation, please place your items in the plastic bin at the back.

In December we will be collecting for Lottie Moon. Your generosity transforms lives around the world.

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

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WHY DOES HE BOTHER

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, Baptist, dr. gandy, first baptist church spring hill, florida, pastor gandy, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship

This Sunday, Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy talks about lost people and listening to Satan instead of God. He explains that God wants us to not only have life abundantly, but that he also wants us to be saved, despite who we are and what we do.

Below is prerecorded video and audio of the sermon along with links to the verses that are being discussed.

Texts: Genesis 1:1 & 31; Genesis 3:1-7

Introduction: Genesis 1:1 & 31

I. What Went Wrong?

A. Question God’s Word: Genesis 3:1

B. Who Knows What’s Best? Genesis 3:2-5

C. Man Choses Satan Over God: Genesis 3:6-7

D. Consequences: Matthew 7:13-14; John 3:19

II. Why He Bothers

A. Old Question: Psalms 8:3-6

B. Great Mystery: John 3:16-17

C. Great Offer: Romans 5:8; John 10:10; Matthew 5:13-14; Hebrews 13:5; Mark 9:23; John 6:37; Matthew 11:28; John 7:37

Conclusion: As You Will! What Will You Do?

New members classes are normally held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up and confirm ahead of time.

We will be holding our Food Pantry on September 22nd from 9:30-noon. For more information, please see the resources tab on our website.

The Operation Christmas Child collection is in full swing. We have 8 more weeks to collect items for the boxes and the money needed with shipping. The packing party is tentatively scheduled for November 11 at 6:30 pm.

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

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CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, Baptist, dr. gandy, first baptist church spring hill, florida, pastor gandy, September 2020, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship

This week, Senior Pastor Dr. Gandy opened the sermon with a clip from the film A Few Good Men. The well known scene shows an exchange between the characters at the trial with one saying, “I just want the truth” and the other responding with, “You can’t handle the truth.” Unfortunately, because of the transition, a small section at the beginning of the sermon was not captured in our recording and we do apologize. Below you can find both audio and video recordings from this past Sunday’s service.

New members classes are normally held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up and confirm ahead of time.

This month’s food pantry will be held on September 22nd. Last month, we were able to help 29 families and provided food for 81 people.

We are still collecting donations for Operation Christmas Child. We still have 10 more weeks to collect items and shipping costs for each box. Because of your generous donations, we are 1/3rd of the way towards our $900.00 goal. The packing party is tentatively scheduled for November 11 at 6:30 pm.

For the safety of others, we ask that everyone continue to follow CDC guidelines at the premises. 

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

Be sure to follow us here and on facebook and twitter. Like, share and repost to help us grow.

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Not so Different

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, August 2020, Baptist, dr. gandy, first baptist church spring hill, florida, pastor gandy, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship


This Sunday, Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy asks us just how different the saved are from the lost and unsaved? Were it not for Jesus, there would be little or no difference. Both lost and saved can do good and bad things.

Below is prerecorded video and audio of the sermon along with links to the verses that are being discussed.

TEXT – i pETER 1:22-25


I. It begins with God’s Word – I Peter 1:22-25

A. Purified Soul

B. Purified through the power of the Holy Spirit

C. Transformation

II. The Man Difference – I Peter 2:1-7

III. The God Difference – I Peter 2:9-10

A. Chosen Generation – John 15:16

B. Royal Priesthood

C. Holy

D. Special People

Conclusion: The Choice is Ours

New members classes are normally held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up and confirm ahead of time.

We are currently collecting for Operation Christmas Child. We have a box on the table in the back for collecting items to place in the gift boxes. School supplies are currently on sale but keep in mind that liquids and bottled glue are not allowed. Solid glue sticks; however are acceptable. Also, liquid hand sanitizer and liquid soaps are not allowed but bars of soap are okay.
A list of ideas for items to go into the box is on the table, in front of the box. Please feel free to take one to serve as a guideline for what you donate. Please remember, the item needs to fit in the shoebox! (Box size- 11 ½ in. long, 6 ¾ in. wide,
4 ¼ high.)

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

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GRASPING FOR GOD

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, August 2020, Baptist, Christmas, dr. gandy, first baptist church spring hill, florida, pastor gandy, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship

This Sunday, in Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy‘s sermon, Grasping for God, he discusses questioning God and His guidance. Below is prerecorded video and audio of the sermon along with links to the verses that are being discussed.

TEXT: Mark 15:34

I. Grasping to understand: Mark 15:34, Job 3:11, Psalms 10:1, Exodus 3:11, Genesis 18:23-25, II Corinthians 12:7-8

II. Thinking about God: Psalms 8:3-4, Romans 11:33-34, Revelation 15:3-4

III. God Given Permission: Matthew 7:7-8, James 1:5-8

IV. So, why all the questions?

V. Conclusion: John 4:10; John 7:37-38

New members classes will be held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up ahead of time.

We will be holding our Food Pantry on August 25th from 9:30-noon. For more information, please see the resources tab on our website.

We are currently collecting for Operation Christmas Child. We have a box on the table in the back for collecting items to place in the gift boxes. School supplies are currently on sale but keep in mind that liquids and bottled glue are not allowed. Solid glue sticks; however are acceptable. Also, liquid hand sanitizer and liquid soaps are not allowed but bars of soap are okay.
A list of ideas for items to go into the box is on the table, in front of the box. Please feel free to take one to serve as a guideline for what you donate. Please remember, the item needs to fit in the shoebox! (Box size- 11 ½ in. long, 6 ¾ in. wide,
4 ¼ high.)

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

Be sure to follow us here and on facebook and twitter. Like, share and repost to help us grow.

We do have a new facebook page so be sure to head over there to like us as well!

Am I Offensive?

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in 2020, Baptist, dr. gandy, first baptist church spring hill, florida, July 2020, pastor gandy, spring hill, sunday, Uncategorized, worship

This Sunday, we were unable to record Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy‘s sermon, Am I Offensive? on our usual audio format. We were; however, able to capture the sermon on video, which can be found below, along with links to the verses that are being discussed.

TEXT: mATTHEW 16:21-27

I. What He did for me: v.21

II. Don’t try to change His plan: v.22

III. Don’t be opposite minded: v.23

IV. Don’t look for an easy way out: v.24-25

V. There will be a day of reckoning: v.26-27

Conclusion: Luke 6:46, Romans 5:8-10

New members classes will be held on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please sign up ahead of time.

It’s officially time to start planning for Operation Christmas Child. We will be placing a box out next week to start the collection. Please remember not to include any liquids, bottled glues (glue sticks are okay) hand sanitizer or liquid soap (bar soaps are okay). Right now, a lot of stores have school supplies on sale, which are great to include. Other items that we collect are washcloths, toothbrushes, small toys, combs, brushes and hair clips. Further information will be posted soon on what types of items are allowed or not, so please stay tuned. In the meantime, if you want additional information, please see the website linked above.

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

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In Prospect

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in Baptist, bible study, dr. gandy, first baptist church spring hill, florida, in prospect, November 2019, pastor gandy, spring hill, sunday, worship

This Sunday, join us at 9:30 AM for Adult Bible Study and Women’s Bible Study as well as a New Members Class with Associate Pastor Steve Celinski.

Afterwards, there will be music from our Praise Team and Worship Service at 10:45 AM. This week, in Senior Pastor Dr. Eddie Gandy’s sermon titled, “The Kindness of God”, he will go over II Samuel 9:1-13 along with II Samuel 4:4, Matthew 11:28, John 7:7, Matthew 25:34, John 1:12 and Ephesians 1:7 and we would love for you to join us!

If you are unable to join us but would still like to hear the sermons, check out our weekly website update and our archives.

We have had a busy and fun filled few weeks with our Fall Festival and our Operation Christmas Child packing party. Be sure to check out our online bulletin board, our gallery and our Instagram account to see photos!

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

Be sure to follow us here and on facebook and twitter. Like, share and repost to help us grow.

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In Prospect October 10, 2019

Posted on by firstbaptistspringhill in bible study, dr. gandy, in prospect, october 2019, pastor gandy, sunday, worship

This Sunday, join us at 9:30 AM for Adult Bible Study and Women’s Bible Study.

Don’t forget that this Sunday is also Pastor Appreciation Day so be sure to show them how much you appreciate all that they do!

After Bible Study, there will be music from our Praise Team and Worship Service at 10:45 AM. Pastor Eddie Gandy will go over Responding to Adversity in his continuing sermon. Being covered are scriptures 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 and Genesis 3:12-12. Also being covered this Sunday are Isaiah 65:2, Proverbs 1:25, Hebrews 12:15, Acts 8:23, Numbers 32:23, Matthew 12:26, Proverbs 1:24-27, Proverbs 1:32, Psalms 139:23-24, 1 John 1:9, Luke 13:3, 2 Corinthians 6:18, Romans 8:26, 2 Corinthians 12:9, and Romans 8:28, so be sure to join us.

If you are unable to join us but would still like to hear the sermons, check out our weekly website update and our archives.

Just a reminder, on October 25th, we will be having a fall festival. More volunteers are needed for the event. The volunteer sign up sheet will be located on the back table and further information can be found on our site.

Also, we still have some time left before we pack the boxes for Operation Christmas Child so if you would still like to donate items or make a monetary donation for the purchase of items to be included in the boxes, you have until November 10th.

You can find further information about upcoming events by checking out the bulletin board and calendar on our website.

If you need to speak with someone from the Church, please feel free to use our contact page or call us at 3526832863.

Be sure to follow us here and on facebook and twitter. Like, share and repost to help us grow.