Yesterday we continued on our journey of walking with the Lord!  As we walk with the Lord we are accepting the following challenge:
-Spend 15 minutes a day in Bible reading and prayer, at least five days a week
-Pray out loud
       Yesterday's sermon explored the two ordinances of the church, water baptism and communion.  Jesus set the example in both water baptism and communion, and I encourage us all to follow in His footsteps as we take the journey!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
Bristol, VA

      Sunday's Missions Convention was a wonderful celebration of the missions outreaches of First Assembly.  I would like to offer a particular word of appreciation to our children and youth who made our "Parade of Nations" possible, and the ladies who made our lunch a success.  "Thank you".
       We were blessed by the sermon of Missionary Reginald Stone as he told us stories of God's miracles and provisions upon the mission field.  What a great God we serve!
      Thank you for your continued support of the missions outreaches of First Assembly.  With God's help we will do our part is fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
Bristol, VA

     This Sunday First Assembly will celebrate our annual Missions Convention. As guest speaker we welcome Missionary Reginald Stone.  Special events will include:
-Presentation of Flags of Nations (presented by the youth and children of First Assembly)
-Missionary Reginald Stone
-Recognition of Missionaries supported by First Assembly
-Fellowship Luncheon to follow the service
       Just a reminder that we will have one combined Worship Service this Sunday morning at 10:50 AM (no 9:00 AM Worship Service), and everyone attending the fellowship luncheon is asked to bring a side dish and dessert.
       I look forward to sharing this special day with you!  See you Sunday!
-Pastor Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

      Yesterday was "Pastor Appreciation Day" at First Assembly, and Donna and I would like to express our thanksgiving for all the acts of love and kindness shown to our family.  May God receive the glory for all that is done to build His kingdom!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA      

      This Sunday First Assembly will welcome the Rev. Mark Mitchell as he leads the congregation in the observance of "Pastor Appreciation Day".   I look  forward to this special opportunity to share my appreciation with you!
​      God bless you and see you Sunday!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

      As we read the Bible and pray we come in contact with God.   The question then arises, "Who is God?", "Who are we talking with?".   
      The Bible gives us answers to this incredible question.  God is:
-The eternal, self-existent one
-Creator of all that is
-The Redeemer of all mankind
-The God who lives within our heart as we are Born Again
      I encourage you to take the journey with us.  Read the Bible daily and pray.  Communicate with God.  Enjoy the relationship!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA 

       The title of my Sunday sermon will be "Who Am I Speaking With?".   In last week's sermon the theme was establishing communication with God through the Bible and prayer.  This week's sermon begins the process of defining with whom we are speaking:  God!
       I know you will find this sermon to be a challenge.  I encourage you and your family to be a part!
      God bless and see you Sunday!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

     Yesterday's sermon looked at communication as an essential element of a relationship.   God wants to have a relationship with mankind, therefore it is essential that we communicate with God on a regular basis!
       God communicates with mankind through his word (the Bible), and we communicate with God through prayer.  At the end of the sermon I issued a challenge for our congregation.  Would you like to join with us in the journey?
1. Give God 15 minutes a day, at least 5 day of the week.
2. Read the Bible (an average of 4 chapters a day)
3. Pray out loud
4. Use the Lord's Prayer as a guide in how to pray (Matthew 6: 9-14)
       There are very few things I will give a guarantee for, but I do guarantee that if you do these things on a regular basis you will establish communication with God!  
      The journey will be exciting!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA

      This Sunday's sermon will be entitled "Let's Talk".   Last Sunday's sermon explored God's desire to communicate with mankind, and began describing this process of communication.   This Sunday's sermon will emphasize the subject of prayer.
       Communication is the foundation of any relationship.  Come and take the journey with us as we "talk with God, and he talks with us". 
       See you Sunday!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, VA