A Family On Mission
From your Missions Team

Dave Parks •
February 20, 2026

4 Minute Read

Dear Church Family,

Jesus told the disciples in Acts 1:8, “you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

That Spirit-filled mission didn’t cease with the Apostles. It continues with us, His church. We call ourselves a “family on mission,” and we want to be faithful to that calling, not just here, but to the ends of the earth.

Imagine for a moment, standing on a street corner in Provo, Utah, sharing the true Gospel with someone who's never heard it before. Picture yourself serving alongside Guatemalan believers in a village where the name of Jesus is transforming entire families. See yourself praying alongside others, lifting up fellow members of this church who are out on the mission field, proclaiming Christ and Christ crucified.

By the grace of God, this soon won’t be imagination; it will be our reality. God is calling our church to two mission fields later this year: Provo, Utah, in the first week of August, and Xela, Guatemala, in the last week of October. We’ll be partnering with local missionaries in both areas.

There will be more info to come, but what can you do now? Begin praying and seek how the Lord would use you in these mission works. He may call you to go or to stay and serve another way, but let us seek Him together!

These are but the tip of an iceberg, for mission work doesn’t only happen far away: it happens here. We invite you to join us in prayer over how we could minister to local Senior Living centers and how we could be more involved with Pregnancy Help 4 You. The Lord also opened the door for Bear Creek Bible Church and us to begin a Christian club called First Priority, a student-led club that shares the hope of Christ at Keller High School.

There is more we could share, and we'd love to tell you in person! Mark your calendar for Missions Night on June 28th at 6:00 PM for dinner and a chance to discover how God might lead you in our various missions opportunities. In the meantime, be on the lookout for your Missions Team on Sunday mornings once a month, where we will be available to share more details and answer questions.

May His kingdom come and His will be done in and through our church!

Your Missions Team,

Dave Parks

Hannah Bell

Victoria Hurst

Dustin Aiello

Daniel Monk

THIS SUNDAY

Growth Group Lesson: Hold on to the Gospel • 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Order of Service:

  • Call to Worship • Deuteronomy 6:4-9
  • Prayer
  • Loving the Lord
  • Holy, Holy, Holy
  • Being a Symbol to the World
  • For the Cause
  • Repeating His Words • Psalm 119:33-40
  • Speak, O Lord
  • Prayer
  • Message: Is Your Heart Teachable? • Acts 17:5-21
  • Come Unto Jesus
  • Benediction • Deuteronomy 10:12-16
NEXT STEPS & EVENTS

These are 3 highlights from our Church Center Bulletin. See the full calendar and more at www.fbcwatauga.org.


Men's Prayer Breakfast Tomorrow!

  • Join us for Men's Prayer Breakfast at the church at 9:00 AM! It is free, but any donations given will be greatly appreciated. Men of all ages are welcome.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

  • Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in room 117, John Wilson leads our Wednesday Adult G3. This small group is perfect for parents who are dropping their kids/students off for our Midweek activities or if you can’t participate on Sunday mornings.

Giving Focus of the Month: The Hope Fund

  • Each month, we'll spotlight a different focus in alignment with our Acts 1:8 mission, impacting our community, state, nation, and world through strategic giving. This fund allows us to care for any physical and financial needs of our church family. In some cases, it is used to meet special needs in our community. It is administered by the deacons and pastors. If the Lord leads you to give above and beyond your regular offering, you can give online at www.fbcwatauga.org/give.
SAVE THE DATE
  • Joint Good Friday Service with Northside Church of the Nazarene • April 3rd, at Northside Church
  • National Day of Prayer • May 7th at Keller City Hall
  • Church Family Picnic • May 31st at Northfield Park
  • Vacation Bible School • June 15th - June 19th at FBC Watauga
  • Missions Dinner • June 28th at FBC Watauga
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The Throne of Grace
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March 13, 2026 • 5 Minute Read
Remain
Sometimes when we read God’s Word, we have to actively look for things that stand out to us. And other times, by the Spirit of God, things just seem to leap off the page and straight into our hearts. That was the case for me earlier this week as I studied 1 Timothy. After Paul greets Timothy, he encourages the young pastor to “remain in Ephesus” (1 Timothy 1:3b), to correct the false teachers there and continue to shepherd the local church. Timothy was dealing with all kinds of issues in the church of Ephesus: false teachers (1:3), petty arguments and discussions (1:6), disorderly church conduct (2:1-16), and even demonic influence (4:1-4). Timothy had his hands full as a young elder! Yet, Paul urges Timothy to remain there in the thick of it, to endure it. Timothy was challenged to face the mire head-on despite his youth (4:12) and illnesses (5:23). He was to feed the sheep that would bite him. In light of this, my eyes turned inward, and I asked the Lord, “When things get hard, Father, do I remain with You and what you called me to, or do I try to take the easy road?” It is so easy for me, and I believe all of us, to want to avoid conflict or think that when things are hard, that is the time to move on, to get out of a situation, to flee, or even to distract ourselves. The only thing Timothy was called to flee was the greed and love of things of this world (6:9-11). Too often, those are the very things we run to instead. Life challenges us, so we pursue distractions on social media, numbing our minds. It often is easier to complain or argue about the political or social lives of other people rather than take stock of how we are living ourselves. We pay attention to so many other things, just to find temporary fulfillment rather than resting in eternal hope. Friends, our flesh longs for comfort, ease, and distraction, but the Christian walk is one with a cross on our backs (Luke 9:23). Each day is a fight to “pursue godliness, faith, hope, endurance, and gentleness” (1 Timothy 6:11). Every day, we are to flee that which takes our eyes off of Jesus. We are called to remain in this fight, but not without hope, for though we bear our cross, we follow the Savior who bore our sins. We train and fight in godliness “because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe” (4:10). You may think yourself weak today. The fight at hand may seem too great. The truth is, you are weak, and the fight is too much for us to bear alone. But just as God strengthened Paul to suffer for the Gospel (1:12), so too does He strengthen us to endure and go on, to remain in Him. Whatever your age, your health, or whatever the challenge may be, let’s keep fighting the good fight, friends. Soli Deo Gloria, Mathew Hurst Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy 1:17). THIS SUNDAY Growth Group Lesson: Stay Strong • 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Order of Service Call to Worship • Psalm 115:1-3 The God We Love (Nicene Creed) Confession & Assurance • Psalm 115:4-8; Romans 8:29-39 The Steadfast Love of Christ Dedication • Psalm 115:9-13 Psalm 34 (Taste & See) Prayer Message • Acts 19:21-41 | Don't Let Greed Control You I Surrender All Benediction • Psalm 115:14-18 NEXT STEPS & EVENTS These are highlights from our Church Center Bulletin. See the full calendar and more at www.fbcwatauga.org. Provo, Utah Mission Trip Interest Meeting • March 29th Is God calling you to the mission field this August? Join us immediately after our service on March 29th for a vision meeting about our trip to Provo, Utah, where we'll bring the Gospel of Christ to the Mormon community alongside our partners at Mosaic Church and the Walker family. Whether you feel led to go or to support those who do, come hear the vision and seek the Lord. Giving Focus of the Month: Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Each month, we spotlight a different giving focus tied to our Acts 1:8 mission — reaching our community, state, nation, and world. This month, we're giving to the Annie Armstrong Offering, which has supported North American missionaries since 1895. Every dollar goes directly to missionaries spreading the Gospel across North America. If the Lord leads you to give above and beyond your regular offering, you can do so at www.fbcwatauga.org/give. SAVE THE DATE National Day of Prayer • May 7th at Keller City Hall Church Family Meeting • May 17th Church Family Picnic • May 31st at Northfield Park Vacation Bible School • June 15th - June 19th Missions Dinner • June 28th Student Camp • July 6th - 10th Kid's Camp • July 20th - 24th Back2School Rally • July 25th Student Mission Trip • July 26th - July 30th

Mathew Hurst

Associate Pastor

February 27, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
DNOW Weekend
Hey friends, Starting tonight, our students are participating in DiscipleNow Weekend here at the church building. If you don't know what that is, it is basically two days filled with teaching on Scripture, fellowship, and praise to Jesus. It's a time for students who know Jesus to dig deeper into the Word and to build lasting relationships with each other. It is also a great opportunity for students who may not know the Gospel to hear of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I am especially excited for this weekend. It was about 17 years ago, at a weekend just like this one, when the Spirit opened my eyes to my sinfulness and my desperate need for a Redeemer. I learned then that the Son was bigger than the nails that crucified Him, and that He is far, far greater than the sin that covered my heart. I would be lost and destitute if the Father had not shown mercy on me through the Son that weekend. All that to say, I am watching and praying expectantly for the Lord to save, just as He saved me in February of 2009. Would you join me in doing the same? THIS SUNDAY Growth Group Lesson: Stay Strong • 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Order of Service: Call to Worship • 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 In Christ Alone Build My Life Guided Prayer Oh, But God O Praise The Name Message: Transfer of Ownership • Colossians 1:9-14 Yet Not I, But Through Christ In Me Benediction NEXT STEPS & EVENTS These are 3 highlights from our Church Center Bulletin. See the full calendar and more at www.fbcwatauga.org. Week of Prayer for North American Missions (March 1st - 8th) The Southern Baptist Convention sets aside a week to pray specifically for the missionaries taking the Gospel to unreached communities across the U.S. and Canada. This year, that week is March 1–8. These missionaries depend on your prayers. Download the prayer guide to follow along with daily requests. Giving Focus of the Month: Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Each month, we spotlight a different giving focus tied to our Acts 1:8 mission — reaching our community, state, nation, and world. This month, we're giving to the Annie Armstrong Offering, which has supported North American missionaries since 1895. Every dollar goes directly to missionaries spreading the Gospel across North America. If the Lord leads you to give above and beyond your regular offering, you can do so at www.fbcwatauga.org/give. Weekly Prayer Meeting, Sundays at 8:50 AM Every Sunday morning, we gather in the sanctuary at 8:50 a.m. to pray before our worship service. We'd love for you to join us as we seek the Lord together, praying for our church and asking Him to save the lost among us. SAVE THE DATE Joint Good Friday Service with Northside Church of the Nazarene • April 3rd, at Northside Church National Day of Prayer • May 7th at Keller City Hall Church Family Meeting • May 17th Church Family Picnic • May 31st at Northfield Park Vacation Bible School • June 15th - June 19th Missions Dinner • June 28th Student Camp • July 6th - 10th Kid's Camp • July 20th - 24th Back2School Rally • July 25th

Mathew Hurst

Associate Pastor

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February 20, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
A Family On Mission
Dear Church Family, Jesus told the disciples in Acts 1:8, “you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” That Spirit-filled mission didn’t cease with the Apostles. It continues with us, His church. We call ourselves a “family on mission,” and we want to be faithful to that calling, not just here, but to the ends of the earth. Imagine for a moment, standing on a street corner in Provo, Utah, sharing the true Gospel with someone who's never heard it before. Picture yourself serving alongside Guatemalan believers in a village where the name of Jesus is transforming entire families. See yourself praying alongside others, lifting up fellow members of this church who are out on the mission field, proclaiming Christ and Christ crucified. By the grace of God, this soon won’t be imagination; it will be our reality. God is calling our church to two mission fields later this year: Provo, Utah, in the first week of August, and Xela, Guatemala, in the last week of October. We’ll be partnering with local missionaries in both areas. There will be more info to come, but what can you do now? Begin praying and seek how the Lord would use you in these mission works. He may call you to go or to stay and serve another way, but let us seek Him together! These are but the tip of an iceberg, for mission work doesn’t only happen far away: it happens here. We invite you to join us in prayer over how we could minister to local Senior Living centers and how we could be more involved with Pregnancy Help 4 You. The Lord also opened the door for Bear Creek Bible Church and us to begin a Christian club called First Priority, a student-led club that shares the hope of Christ at Keller High School. There is more we could share, and we'd love to tell you in person! Mark your calendar for Missions Night on June 28th at 6:00 PM for dinner and a chance to discover how God might lead you in our various missions opportunities. In the meantime, be on the lookout for your Missions Team on Sunday mornings once a month, where we will be available to share more details and answer questions. May His kingdom come and His will be done in and through our church! Your Missions Team, Dave Parks Hannah Bell Victoria Hurst Dustin Aiello Daniel Monk THIS SUNDAY Growth Group Lesson: Hold on to the Gospel • 2 Timothy 1:1-18 Order of Service: Call to Worship • Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Prayer Loving the Lord Holy, Holy, Holy Being a Symbol to the World For the Cause Repeating His Words • Psalm 119:33-40 Speak, O Lord Prayer Message: Is Your Heart Teachable? • Acts 17:5-21 Come Unto Jesus Benediction • Deuteronomy 10:12-16 NEXT STEPS & EVENTS These are 3 highlights from our Church Center Bulletin. See the full calendar and more at www.fbcwatauga.org. Men's Prayer Breakfast Tomorrow! Join us for Men's Prayer Breakfast at the church at 9:00 AM! It is free, but any donations given will be greatly appreciated. Men of all ages are welcome. Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in room 117, John Wilson leads our Wednesday Adult G3. This small group is perfect for parents who are dropping their kids/students off for our Midweek activities or if you can’t participate on Sunday mornings. Giving Focus of the Month: The Hope Fund Each month, we'll spotlight a different focus in alignment with our Acts 1:8 mission, impacting our community, state, nation, and world through strategic giving. This fund allows us to care for any physical and financial needs of our church family. In some cases, it is used to meet special needs in our community. It is administered by the deacons and pastors. If the Lord leads you to give above and beyond your regular offering, you can give online at www.fbcwatauga.org/give. SAVE THE DATE Joint Good Friday Service with Northside Church of the Nazarene • April 3rd, at Northside Church National Day of Prayer • May 7th at Keller City Hall Church Family Picnic • May 31st at Northfield Park Vacation Bible School • June 15th - June 19th at FBC Watauga Missions Dinner • June 28th at FBC Watauga

Dave Parks