Warning: Stay AWAY from 50 SHADES

Robby BradfordFirst Assembly Community Ministries, life groups, marriage, movies, pop culture, pornography, sexuality, Wednesday nightsLeave a Comment

Going on the Record I have a huge announcement!  It’s much more of a plea.  Calling it a warning seems too mild.  Maybe it’s better to say that I am calling 911, I’m jumping up and down, waving my arms, and yelling at the top of my voice; I’m desperately calling out in my strongest voice.  EMERGENCY!!!!  And this is … Read More

Q SUNDAY 2015

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This past Sunday at First Assembly Community Ministries, we held our fourth Q&A formatted service called “Q Sunday”.  It’s a chance for our congregation to ask just about any question about the Bible, theology, Christian living and our church. Again, it was a fun day that most everyone said, “That was great!  When will we do it again?”  Some people … Read More

Q Sunday’s Leftover Questions 2015

Robby BradfordChurch life, First Assembly Community Ministries, Q SundayLeave a Comment

Yesterday came and went and was the fourth time First Assembly Community Ministries experienced a “Q Sunday”!We enjoyed some great Q&A time, but we weren’t able to address ALL the questions that came forward.  Below are the questions that came in via text.  Check out the list below.  I think it’s always an interesting exercise to see the questions that … Read More

What do I do about Stress?

Robby Bradford31 questions, discipleship, First Assembly Community Ministries, prayer, Q Sunday, Question and Answer, scripture memorization, trialsLeave a Comment

Here is #30 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here!Q #30:  What do I do with stress that keeps pulling me away from God?A:  This question addresses something that nearly every person who believes in God faces on some level.  While I can’t … Read More

Why Fast? 3 Powerful Reasons

Robby Bradford31 Days, Bible studies, Christianity, Church life, discipleship, fast, fasting, First Assembly Community Ministries, grow, Jesus Christ, miracles, prayer, spiritual growfth, spirituality, worship2 Comments

Here is #28 of 31 Questions in 31 Days! To learn more about this 31 Day series, just search “31 Questions” in the search bar above or click here! Q #28:  I’ve heard you talk about fasting as an important spiritual discipline in the life of a believer.  I’ve never done it.  Why should I do it? A:  This is a timely … Read More

First Assembly Partners with Eastside Assembly in Daycare Venture

Robby BradfordAdventure Station, children's ministries, Church life, daycare, First Assembly Community Ministries, Lafayette, outreachLeave a Comment

First Assembly Community Ministries (FACM) and Eastside Assembly of God, located at 6121 East 50 South, near IU Hospital in Lafayette, are going to begin a second site for Adventure Station, FACM’s daycare located at Old 231 and Beck Lane in Lafayette, Indiana. Adventure Station East will begin operations in 60-90 days and can host up to 67 children in … Read More

The Unexpected Christmas–Magi

Robby Bradfordadvent, Christian origins, Christmas, First Assembly Community Ministries, Jesus Christ, New Testament, outreachLeave a Comment

This past Sunday was CHRISTMAS SUNDAY!  We had amazing music, interesting video drama and a Christmas message on one of the most unexpected elements of the story–the magi. They were late for Christmas, started a journey when they didn’t know where they were going, they were polytheistic astrologers, and still they found Jesus. The lesson from the Magi?  It’s never … Read More

2014 Jingle Jam Family Christmas Show Re-Cap

Robby BradfordChristmas, community, First Assembly Community Ministries, Jingle Jam, outreachLeave a Comment

This past weekend was 3rd annual Jingle Jam!  We welcomed hundreds of new people into First Assembly Community Ministries and added a fun start to the festive season!  Check out here a taste of what the event was all about! Additionally, you can see a full video of the show by clicking here!  You can learn more about Christmas related … Read More