LATEST NEWS:

5-8-08
Start Mother's Day off right...join Mom in worship this Sunday @ 9:45 or 11am.

5-3-08
Tomorrow morning we'll record Songs in the Key of Life 2 during both worship services. Come be a part of this live worship experience recorded on CD. You can also reserve your copy of the CD for just $13.

5-1-08
The First Hurst Worship Center is open 7am-7pm today for the National Day of Prayer. Prayer guides are available in the foyer as well.

4-28-08
Our newest LIFE Connection class for ages 19-29 ("Between the Nines") will launch this Sunday, May 4, at 11am in room A211. Contact Shannon Souther for more info.

4-25-08
This Sunday we'll present the need and vision for Operation Back to School 2008. You'll have opportunites to give, pray, and volunteer at the event.

4-21-08
As we work to put together our next teams for mission efforts in West Africa, please pray daily for Laoualy Abdoulkarim. He is our African discipler, working with new believers along the Mehanna Road in Niger.

4-17-08
You can hire a student to do some odd jobs around the house, and the money will help him/her go on a mission trip to Chicago. Contact John Brewer to get in touch with a student for hire.

4-14-08
The 19-29 age group will meet at 7pm this Friday, 4/18, at the North East Mall Rave theater to watch "Expelled." This will launch discussions about creation, evolution, and intelligent design. Contact Shannon Souther for more info.

4-12-08
Seven hard-working students from First Hurst are competing in the State Bible Drill Competition in Tyler today.

4-9-08
Our 7-person team currently ministering in West Africa has experienced both opposition and breakthroughs during their trip. Read about it in the Mehanna Road blog.

4-7-08
Swing by Wild Bills' (477 W Harwood Rd) for dinner (4-9pm) and help support First Hurst's mission efforts in North Dakota. You'll need to bring a flyer from yesterday's worship guide.

4-3-08
Hire a student to help with some odd jobs around the house, and the money will help him/her go on a mission trip to Chicago. Contact Sylvia Fisher at 817.301.2212 for more information.

3-31-08
Congratulations to our group of kids who participated in Bible Drill competition over the weekend. The entire group did a great job, and 7 of our kids advanced to the state competition in Tyler. Way to go!

3-29-08
Don't miss First Baptist 101 this Sunday at 4pm. Come find out what First Hurst is all about. Contact Jason Meyer for more info.

3-24-08
Everyone ages 19-29 come join us at Main Event (Grapevine) for a Big Night Out this Thursday, 3/27, 8:30-11:59pm. For just $10 you get bowling, laser tag, food, and a game card. Contact Shannon Souther to find out more.

3-19-08
Our schedule is a little different for Easter Sunday, 3/23. There will be 3 worship services you can attend--8:30, 9:45, & 11am. We will have no LIFE Connection classes on Easter.

3-16-08
The Children's Ministry will host an Easter Treasure Hunt this afternoon, 3-5pm. All 1st-6th graders are invited to join in on the fun.

3-13-08
Be sure to join us this weekend as we host a Preschool Easter Celebration Saturday morning, 10am-noon. Then, don't miss "The Trial" during Palm Sunday morning worship at 9:45 & 11am.

3-10-08
Text-A-Testimony is a new opportunity to share a testimony about how the Lord has touched you during one of our services or to express your thanks. Text to 817.994.7541.

3-7-08
"Faithful," the Ladies Spring Dinner, will take place as scheduled this evening: 7pm at the Pat May Center.

3-2-08
Following an overwhelming affirmation on Sunday, First Hurst welcomes Kristine Slate, our new Pastor of Children's Ministries.

2-25-08
First Hurst is offering an 8-week Spanish class on Tuesday evenings, 7-8:15pm, beginning March 25. Cost is $33 per person. Please contact Dorothy Clevenger or Kimberly Wirt if interested.

2-21-08
A new E-Invite featuring the upcoming Palm Sunday drama "The Trial" is now available. Use it to invite your friends, family, or coworkers to enjoy the drama and worship on March 16.

2-18-08
This is the last week to purchase a ticket for the upcoming Drive-Thru Spaghetti Dinner to help send our kids to camp. Read more about it.

2-14-08
Tickets for the "Faithful" Ladies Spring Dinner go on sale this Sunday. Read more about the event.

2-10-08
Mothers of Preschoolers, don't forget about our MOPS meeting tomorrow morning, 9:30-noon. Find out more here.

2-1-08
Remember, regular Sunday evening programming is suspended this week as classes enjoy some Super Bowl fellowship around the big game. Check with your LIFE Connection class leaders for info.

1-27-08
It was amazing to witness the preschool department's ceremonies this morning. Our precious young boys were knighted as Knights of the King, and our young ladies were crowned Princesses with Purpose.

1-22-08
There are 2 great events coming up this weekend:
1) Town Hall Meeting for ages 19-29
2) First Baptist 101 for new members & guests

1-20-08
Thanks to so many of our church family who participated to help make Disciple Now an amazing weekend! A review of the weekend messages and resources can be found on the DNow page.

1-16-08
It's just 2 days until Disciple Now 08! Check out the DNow page for more info.

1-13-08
Our West Africa team is on the field, busily doing their mission's planned work. Please hold up these team members in prayer: Chelle Mount, Donna Vaughn, Anita Sloan, Michelle Killough, David Pait, Allen Mendenhall, Sue Willis, Brenden Mileur, Anne Johnson, Ron Richardson, & Dara Nugent.

1-7-08
Our January West Africa mission team will begin a 14-day trip this Thursday, 1/10. Please pray for their efforts to vaccinate more than 7,000 of the Songhai people in Niger.