<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>First Baptist Church</title>
	<atom:link href="http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org</link>
	<description>Altamont, Illinois.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:50:20 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Divine Purpose, Week of March 14. (ETB)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/divine-purpose-week-of-march-14-etb/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/divine-purpose-week-of-march-14-etb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explore the Bible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Redemption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Relationship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Salvation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Witness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Worship]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1828</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Background Passage: Exodus 5:1–10:29
Lesson Passages: Exodus 5:1-3; 6:6-8; 7:1-5
LESSON PASSAGE OUTLINE
1. People Who Worship the Lord (Ex. 5:1-3)
2. People Who Belong to the Lord (Ex. 6:6-8)
3. People Who Bear Witness of the Lord (Ex. 7:1-5)
BIBLICAL TRUTH
God redeems people so they can worship Him, live in right relationship with Him, and testify of His salvation.
LIFE GOAL
To [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/divine-purpose-week-of-march-14-etb/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>When Immorality Comes to Church, Week of March 14. (FBS)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/when-immorality-comes-to-church-week-of-march-14-fbs/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/when-immorality-comes-to-church-week-of-march-14-fbs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Bible Study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Integrity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reputation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Standards]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1826</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Focal Passage Outline and Scripture Passages:
Does Sin Still Shock Us? (1 Cor. 5:1-2)
How Should We Respond to Immoral Members? (1 Cor. 5:9-13)
What’s Wrong with Sexual Immorality? (1 Cor. 6:15-20)
Background Passages:
1 Corinthians 5:1-13; 6:12–7:40
Focal Passages:
1 Corinthians 5:1-2,9-13; 6:15-20
What This Lesson Is About:
God’s standards—not prevailing cultural standards—form the basis for the Christian’s morality. The church must uphold [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/when-immorality-comes-to-church-week-of-march-14-fbs/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>March 2010 Messenger Now Available</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/march-2010-messenger-now-available/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/march-2010-messenger-now-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1877</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The March Newsletter is now available. To read it online,   
Click this link.  
To download it, just right click, and choose to &#8216;Save Target.&#8217; The newsletter is a PDF document that will require Adobe to read it. If you don&#8217;t already have a copy,
click here to visit Adobe, and get it. 
]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/03/march-2010-messenger-now-available/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Compassionate Action, Week of March 7. (ETB)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/compassionate-action-week-of-march-7-etb/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/compassionate-action-week-of-march-7-etb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explore the Bible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Compassion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trustworthy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1824</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Background Passage: Exodus 1:1–4:31
Lesson Passages: Exodus 2:23–3:10,19-20
LESSON PASSAGES OUTLINE
1. God Takes Notice (Ex. 2:23-25)
2. God Discloses Himself (Ex. 3:1-6)
3. God Takes Action (Ex. 3:7-10)
4. God Works Wonders (Ex. 3:19-20)
BIBLICAL TRUTH
Because He faithfully keeps covenant promises, God can be counted on to take compassionate action when His people are in dire situations.
LIFE GOAL
To help adults gratefully [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/compassionate-action-week-of-march-7-etb/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>When Members Won’t Get Along, Week of March 7 (FBS)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-members-won%e2%80%99t-get-along-week-of-march-7-fbs/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-members-won%e2%80%99t-get-along-week-of-march-7-fbs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Bible Study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disunity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Division]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1822</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Focal Passage Outline and Scripture Passages:
Misplaced Loyalties (1 Cor. 1:10-15)
Human Pride (1 Cor. 1:26-29)
Spiritual Immaturity (1 Cor. 3:1-4)
Background Passage:
1 Corinthians 1:1–3:23
Focal Passages:
1 Corinthians 1:10-15,26-29; 3:1-4
What This Lesson Is About:
The lesson is about the things that divide a church.
How This Lesson Can Impact Your Life:
This lesson can help you understand causes of disunity in the church [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-members-won%e2%80%99t-get-along-week-of-march-7-fbs/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How Can You Keep from Losing Your Mind? Week of February 28, 2010 (FBS)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/how-can-you-keep-from-losing-your-mind-week-of-february-28-2010-fbs/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/how-can-you-keep-from-losing-your-mind-week-of-february-28-2010-fbs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Bible Study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1557</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Focal Passage Outline and Scripture Passages:
Look Out (Eph. 6:10-12)
Gear Up (Eph. 6:13-17)
Think Strategically (2 Cor. 10:3-5)
Bible Passages:
2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-17
What This Lesson Is About:
This lesson is about realizing we are in a spiritual battle with evil and knowing how to protect ourselves using the resources God provides.
How This Lesson Can Impact Your Life:
This lesson [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/how-can-you-keep-from-losing-your-mind-week-of-february-28-2010-fbs/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>When Life Is Unfair &#8211; Week of February 28 (ETB)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-life-is-unfair-week-of-february-28-etb/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-life-is-unfair-week-of-february-28-etb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explore the Bible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1541</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Background Passage:
   Mark 15:1–16:20
Lesson Passages: 
Mark 15:15-20,29-32,37-39;
16:5-7
LESSON PASSAGES OUTLINE
	1.	 We May Be Abused
(Mark 15:15-20)
	2.	 We May Be Mocked
(Mark 15:29-32)
	3.	 We May Face an Untimely Death (Mark 15:37-39)
	4.	 We Will Be Vindicated
(Mark 16:5-7)
BIBLICAL TRUTH
Christians can be faithful to God when they face unfair experiences.
LIFE IMPACT
To help adults be faithful to God even when life is unfair
]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-life-is-unfair-week-of-february-28-etb/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>When You Have Difficult Decisions &#8211; Week of February 21 (ETB)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-you-have-difficult-decisions-week-of-february-21-etb/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-you-have-difficult-decisions-week-of-february-21-etb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explore the Bible]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1539</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Background Passage:
   Mark 14:1-72
Lesson Passages:
   Mark 14:32-39,41-50
LESSON PASSAGES OUTLINE
	1.	 Pray About the Decision (Mark 14:32-35)
	2.	 Identify God’s Will
(Mark 14:36-39)
	3.	 Commit to Do God’s Will (Mark 14:41-44)
	4.	 Keep the Commitment
(Mark 14:45-50)
BIBLICAL TRUTH
Praying about God’s will in the face of difficult decisions will help us make the best choice.
LIFE IMPACT
To help adults make decisions only in light of God’s [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/when-you-have-difficult-decisions-week-of-february-21-etb/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What’s on Your Mind? Week of February 21, 2010 (FBS)</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/what%e2%80%99s-on-your-mind-week-of-february-21-2010-fbs/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/what%e2%80%99s-on-your-mind-week-of-february-21-2010-fbs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Bible Study]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SundaySchool]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1555</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Focal Passage Outline and Scripture Passages:
New Ways of Thinking (Col. 3:1-4)
New Ways of Behaving (Col. 3:5-11)
New Ways of Relating (Col. 3:12-14)
Background Passage:
Colossians 3:1-17
Focal Passage:
Colossians 3:1-14
What This Lesson Is About:
This lesson is about focusing our minds on Christ, removing from our lives ungodly thoughts and actions, and displaying godly character.
How This Lesson Can Impact Your Life:
This [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/what%e2%80%99s-on-your-mind-week-of-february-21-2010-fbs/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>February Newsletter is now Available</title>
		<link>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/february-newsletter-is-now-available/</link>
		<comments>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/february-newsletter-is-now-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:52:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>bartimaeus</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News & Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/?p=1819</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The February Messenger has been made available for download. To read or download this edition of the newsletter click here for the PDF document. 
Most browsers should open it, but you may need to get the Free Adobe PDF reader from adobe.com. 
]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://altamontfirstbaptist.org/2010/02/february-newsletter-is-now-available/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
