My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing in thanksgiving.
– Colossians 2:2-3, 6-7

Gratitude was so important for Jewish life in Old Testament that the Hebrew root words for “giving thanks” are closely related to the word used to define who they were as a people – Jewish. A spirit of gratitude defines a child of God who treats confession and thanksgiving as important aspects of faith and worship. As we depend on God we will offer daily gratitude to Him who daily loads us with blessings. Gratefulness becomes a constant habit and attitude, a way of life, while growing in our understanding of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge found only in Christ.  

Please join us in thanksgiving and prayer for:  

• God’s purpose for FLBCS might be achieved and His Kingdom advanced 
• More men to hear God’s call to FLS and post high school students to fill the FLBC campus to its capacity   
• God’s provision and His hand of protection for campus and students 
• Students to find good church homes away from home along with service opportunities

• Wonderful fellowship during Alumni Basketball Tournament while FLBC welcomed high school students to campus life during UpClose event on October 20-21 
• The FLBCS leadership as several individuals travel to the TRACS Annual Convention, our accreditation agency 
• Upcoming campus events (*check flbc.edu to register):  
  November 16 – Night of Worship for area youth
  December 2-4 – *Christmas concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday at FLBC
  December 12-14 – FLBCS finals
  December 15 – January 8 FLBCS Semester break
  January 11-13, 2023 – *Seminary Symposium on writings of early Christians/Church Fathers.  

Thank you for joining this important part of Kingdom work, praying back to God what He has placed in your heart. Please check our website at flbc.edu and encourage your friends and family to do so as well. 

On behalf of our Intercessor Team,  

Pastor Wayne Hjermstad 
FLBC Congregational Connections Coordinator