Love is a tricky word.

It has been used and abused so much we have a hard time understanding it. We love our pets, love our car, love our kids but do we love our community?

The Bible teaches about the kind of love that He has for us. It is Agape love.

The kind of giving, sacrificial love that has as its primary concern for the well-being of others.

Agape love is the foundation of our relationship with Jesus. It is a Spirit-filled love that motivates us to love like Jesus loves. In 1 Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul gives us an amazing definition of love. He does not describe a feeling but a commitment to care for each other and the community at large.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a.

It is the mission of First Baptist Church to live this kind of love toward each other and our community. We just want to see our community transformed by the amazing love of Jesus.

Our Community Christmas Cantata will be Sunday, December 15 at 6 p.m. We have choirs from all over our area that have joined together to share this amazing production. You are invited to join us at First Baptist Church for this wonderful Christmas event.

We would love to meet you at FBC Eufaula! We are located at 400 West Foley in Eufaula. FBC Wednesday nights start each Wednesday at 6 p.m. with great ministries for Adults, Students and Children. On Sundays our Small Group Bible studies begin at 8:45 a.m. and you are invited to worship with us at 10 a.m. each Sunday. You can join us in person or online at www.eufaulafbc.org.

Know that you are loved! Pastor J. Ingram FBC Eufaula