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September 17, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, September 20th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 20th 8:50 am Prayer Meeting - Brief prayer time to pray for our services and our lost neighbors. 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Tuesday, September 22nd Kids Beach Club - 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Grace E. Hardeman Elementary Women’s Bible Study - 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Chapel, open to women of all ages as we study the book of James. Wednesday, September 23rd Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek Student Service - 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Chapel AWANA - 6:30 - 8:25 pm in the Sanctuary Friday, September 25th Men’s Softball Game - 6:45 pm, Field #3 at the Hurst Athletic Complex Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Zephaniah 3:14-17 Congregational Song • Rejoice Confession Scripture Reading • Hosea 14:1-3 Prayer of Confession Congregational Song • Jesus Our Judge and Our Savior Assurance Scripture Reading • Hosea 14:4-9 Congregational Song • It Is Well With My Soul The Word of God Scripture Reading • Ephesians 5:1-7 Prayer Message • Imitators of God Walk in Love | Ephesians 5:1-7 Response Congregational Song • The Goodness of Jesus Benediction Next Steps & Events Closing Prayer Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the month of September - Reach TexasGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am.
6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
September 16, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
The weekend that changed everything
It was eighteen years ago. “Some of you in here think that God is not big enough–that your failures are too big, that your burdens are too big, that your sin is too great for you to be accepted by the Father.”
The room had a little over one hundred students standing shoulder to shoulder, but it was as if he was speaking directly to me.
“Some of you think you’re too broken, too bitter, too far gone for Christ to change your life.”
I was too far gone. My life wasn’t hard, per se. But I was bitter. I was broken. I was angry about all the brokenness in my life I could do nothing about, the hate and distrust that plagued my thoughts, and the pure emptiness that I felt with each passing day.
“But here is the truth of the Gospel: Our God is bigger than the nails that crucified Him, and He is far, far greater than the sin that covers your heart. He loves you and can save you. You need only call out to Him.” I was in 7th grade and had probably heard the gospel hundreds of times up to that point, but that was the instant when Christ opened my eyes. I was a sinner, and I needed a Savior. The guest pastor speaking that weekend hadn’t even gotten up to preach yet. I ran to my leader, desperately saying, “I need to be saved. I need Jesus.” He spoke with me and simply told me to cry out to Jesus (Romans 10:13). So I did. By grace through faith in Jesus Christ, I was made into a new creation that night at a DiscipleNow weekend. I surrendered my life to Him, and I have never been the same since. Every year, our church hosts a DiscipleNow weekend, where we invite 7th–12th grade students to come together for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and diving deep into God’s Word. As you can imagine, this is one of my favorite events we do for students. I want to invite your kids to be a part of ours.
Our DiscipleNow Weekend will be on January 22nd–24th. That could be the weekend that changes your child’s life forever, as it was for me. Sign-ups are now open, with more info to come.Learn more and sign up Coming Up The next several weeks should be pretty normal, with Midweek every Wednesday and Growth Groups on Sunday mornings. Go ahead and mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 14th, as we will have a special Fall Fellowship night that evening (Hint: there may be s’mores involved...). Resources As I do more research and reading, I will be sure to plug good resources for students, parents, and leaders here for your benefit. In the meantime, the best thing I can give you is ways to get in touch with me. I have emailed all the parents with my phone number, but if you don’t have my number, you can contact me either at my email (mathew@fbcwatauga.org) or by tapping the button below.Contact Us To God be the glory!
In Christ, Mathew Hurst P.S.—This is the song that we sang together as I surrendered my life to Jesus:
September 3, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, September 13th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 13th 8:50 am Prayer Meeting - Brief prayer time to pray for our services and our lost neighbors. 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Nominating Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm Tuesday, September 15th Kids Beach Club - 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Grace E. Hardeman Elementary Women’s Bible Study - 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Chapel Wednesday, September 16th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek Student Service - 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Chapel AWANA - 6:30 - 8:25 pm in the Sanctuary Thursday, September 17th Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary Friday, September 18th Men’s Softball Game - 9:45 pm Field #3 at the Hurst Athletic Complex Saturday, September 19th Men’s Prayer Breakfast - 9:00 AM in the Service Area Ladies’ Prayer Brunch - 9:00 AM in the Chapel Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Psalm 1:1-3 Prayer of Praise Congregational Song • Come People of the Risen King Offertory Offering Confession & Assurance Scripture Reading • Psalm 1:4-6 Judge and Savior • J.I. Packer Prayer of Confession Congregational Song • Jesus Our Judge and Our Savior Illumination Congregational Song • Prepare Scripture Reading • Proverbs 3:5-12 Prayer The Word of God Message • Characteristics of a Transformed Life | Ephesians 4:25-32 Response Congregational Song • When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Benediction Next Steps & Events Closing Prayer Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the month of September - Reach TexasGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am.
6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
September 3, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, September 6th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 6th 8:50 am Prayer Meeting - Brief prayer time to pray for our services and our lost neighbors. 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. 6:00 pm Nathan’s Send-Off Dinner - Join us for a send off dinner for Nathan, Kirsten, and Madeline. We will provide the entree and ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Tuesday, September 8th Kids Beach Club - 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Grace E. Hardeman Elementary Wednesday, September 9th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek Student Service - 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Chapel AWANA - 6:30 - 8:25 pm in the Sanctuary Thursday, September 10th Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary Upcoming Events Men’s Prayer Breakfast • Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 am in the Service Area Ladies’ Brunch • Saturday, September 19th at 9:00 am in the ChapelLearn More Sunday’s Order of Service Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Psalm 9:1-10 Prayer of Praise Congregational Song • This I Believe Welcome God’s Grace in Salvation Scripture Reading • Psalm 9:11-16 Congregational Song • I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130) The Person and Work of Christ Scripture Reading • Psalm 9:17-20 Corporate Scripture Reading • Ephesians 2:4-8 Congregational Song • Jesus Our Judge and Our Savior The Word of God Message • Walk Differently | Ephesians 4:17-24 Response Congregational Song • I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Benediction Next Steps & Events Closing Prayer Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the month of September - Reach TexasGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am.
6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
August 27, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, August 30th
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 30th 8:50 am Prayer Meeting - Brief prayer time to pray for our services and our lost neighbors. 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Tuesday, September 1st Kids Beach Club - 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Grace E. Hardeman Elementary Wednesday, September 2nd Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek Student Service - 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the Chapel AWANA Leader Meeting - 6:30pm in the Sanctuary Thursday, September 3rd Anniversary of FBC Watauga’s Founding - First Baptist Watauga was founded on September 3rd of 1939. Praise God for His provision and care for in and through this church over the years! (This is just marking the day, no event scheduled.) Praise Team Rehearsal - 7:00pm in the Sanctuary Upcoming Events Send-off Dinner for Nathan & Kirsten McEndree • Sunday, September 6th at 6:00 pm. Join us for a send off dinner for Nathan, Kirsten, and Madeline. We will provide the entree and ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. AWANA Begins • Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 PMLearn More Sunday’s Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Scripture Reading • Colossians 3:1-4 Prayer Congregational Song • Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Confession & Assurance Scripture Reading • Colossians 3:5-11 Prayer of Confession Congregational Song • Christ is All in All Dedication Scripture Reading • Colossians 3:12-17 Congregational Song • There is One Gospel Prayer The Word of God Message • Unity through Discipleship | Ephesians 4:7-16 Response Congregational Song • The Love of God Benediction Next Steps & Events Closing Prayer Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the month of August - The Hope FundGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am.
6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
August 20, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Week of Sunday, August 23rd
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 23rd 8:50 am Prayer Meeting - Brief prayer time to pray for our services and our lost neighbors. 9:30 am Growth Groups - Bible Studies for all ages. 10:45 am Congregational Worship - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. 6:00 pm Quarterly Family Meeting • All members are encouraged to take part and see what God is doing within our church. Wednesday, August 26th Wednesday Evening Growth Group - 6:00 pm in Room 117 Midweek Student Service - 6:00 - 8:30 PM in the Chapel Friday, August 28th Men’s Softball Game - Come support our young men at 8:45 PM at the Hurst Softball Complex. for their final summer game. They will be playing Away at field #3. Saturday, August 29th Young Adult Mario Kart Tournament • 6:00 - 9:00 PM in the C.S.C Upcoming Events Send-off Dinner for Nathan & Kirsten McEndree • Sunday, September 6th at 6:00 PM. AWANA Begins • Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 PMLearn More Sunday’s Order of Service Call to Worship • Fellowship with the Father and the Son Scripture Reading • 1 John 1:1-3 Prayer Congregational Song • The God We Love (Nicene Creed) Welcome • Fellowship With Each Other Welcome Greeting Time Confession • Remaining In Love Scripture Reading • 1 John 4:16, 19 Corporate Prayer of Confession Congregational Song • Abide Assurance • Held In Love Scripture Reading • 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 Congregational Song • He Will Hold Me Fast Prayer The Word of God Message • Unity through the Spirit | Ephesians 4:1-6 Response Congregational Song • The Love of God Benediction Next Steps & Events Closing Prayer Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest. Giving Emphasis for the month of August - The Hope FundGive Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on , Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 10:45 am.
6124 Plum St. Watauga, TX 76148
