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Last Updated: June 28, 2026
A Note From OUR Pastor
Bruce G. Chesser
250 years! Like some of you, I remember the Bicentennial celebration of our nation in 1976 as we celebrated America’s 200th birthday. It is amazing to me that 50 years have passed as we now come to the 250th anniversary of this great land. While we all understand that our ultimate allegiance is to the Lord, we currently have dual citizenship. We are citizens of heaven, but while we are in this world, we are citizens of the United States of America. And we are among the most blessed people on planet earth. I know you join me in praying that the Lord would continue to bless this land and that our nation would be drawn back to Him.
This morning, we will celebrate the blessing of being free both spiritually and as Americans. We will consider what Proverbs 13:34 tells us this morning. The passage is almost like a spiritual crossroad. If you go the way of righteousness, this is the result. If you go the way of sin, this will be the result. The choice is ours.
Thank you for being here today.
Bruce Chesser
Sunday Connect
From Senior Associate Pastor, Bruce RaleY
Happy birthday, USA! Today will be a wonderful opportunity to give thanks to the Lord for the blessings He has given us as Americans. The Bible tells us, “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” As we celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation, may we realize that our freedom is a God-given gift to be cherished.
Mission teams continue to travel to Gummersbach, Germany, to work on the facility we purchased for Almaz Church and the Ukrainian Mission Movement. The work is coming along. We anticipate occupancy in the Spring of 2027.
The Lord is at work in this mission partnership. The impact is not only in the Gummersbach area (where over 6,500 displaced Ukrainians live), but all across Europe. New churches are being planted frequently. New leaders are being trained. Souls are being saved. We are grateful the Lord has given us this mission opportunity.
It is a joy to serve you.
Bruce Raley
Featured Event:
There’s always an event around the corner at FBCHville! Check out the featured event for this week. Contact the church office or the ministry area for more information on how to be involved.
Connect Groups
For more information visit HERE.
Additional Announcements:
Equipping Classes:
Bible study doesn’t just happen on Sunday morning. From in depth studies to Celebrate Recovery, Equipping Classes create opportunities to be strengthened faith and the knowledge of God’s Word.
To register or find out more, visit FBCHville.com/equippingclasses.
DEACON OF THE WEEK:
Jake Smith–Jake has been an FBCH member since 2000 and Blaike since 2003. They have two children. Jake is a Producer for Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency and Blaike is Pastor Raley’s Administration Assistant. Jake serves on Wednesday nights in the High School Ministry, and Blaike serves in the College Ministry.
ASSISTING DEACONS: Tate Martin & Shawn Mertz
New Members
BY BAPTISM: Carter Gregory, Caleb Lee, Harrison Marshall, & Oliver Marshall
BY LETTER: Susan Greene & Teresa Safer
Sympathy
Our deepest condolences to the families of Vicki Wilbanks and Sandra Woodard.
Attendance
June 21, 2026
Worship Attendance: 3,711
Connect Groups: 2,597
Online Attendance: 3,117
Cross Roads Westmoreland: 193
One Community Church: 30
Gummersbach, Germany: 255
Giving
Budget receipts this week: $304,711
YTD budget receipts: $13,694,014
YTD budget requirements: $11,853,850
CONNECT
Church Office: (615) 824-6154
Minister on Call: (615) 447-0494
Prayer Room: (615) 826-7729
Safety & Security: (615) 447-0400
Counseling: (615) 824-3772
Upcoming Events:
Students Sounds Game
Wednesday Night Dinner MENU
4:45 – 6:00 PM | $5 per meal. No family pays more than $15.
THIS WEEK’S MENU: Olive Garden
Ways to Give
– In Person
Stop by the church office or drop off in the Offering Boxes located around campus
– Through the Mobile App
Search FBCHville in the Apple Store or Google Play
– Online
2026 Daily Bible Reading Plan
Make it a priority to spend time in the Bible every day! Read one chapter a day with First Baptist Church Hendersonville’s Daily Bible Reading Plan.
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Hendersonville,TN 37075
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