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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
August
24...7:00pm...Pathways Ministry Service
September
5...10:00am...Teen to Wildlife Prairie Park - see the Youth & Teen section below for more upcoming events in September
We have had (and do have) a number of our members with cancer, surgeries, and other medical needs. Your prayers are appreciated. Some folks are doing well in recovery, and some still need divine intervention. James 5:13
The View from El Vista Baptist ChurchSunday's8:05 a.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Click the logo above & then Listen Live.If you miss the broadcast, you can listen to the podcast by clicking on the WPEO link above for local programs.
Pastor Watt is continuing his study through the Book of Acts on Wednesday evenings @ 7:00 p.m.
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Another round of the "Fill America with the Gospel" is planned for August 29 - September 12, 2026.
Sunday School News!
Join us for all of our Sunday School Classes @ 9:30 a.m. sharp!
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings...Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. -Proverbs 4:20, 23
El Vista Baptist Academy News
El Vista Academy is off and running! The Lord blessed the first week of school. We have a couple of new students with room for a few more. Contact Pastor Watt @ (309) 692-8675 for more information. I hope you are praying for the Christian School and all those involved in its operation, along with supporting the academy with your gifts as the Lord enables you. Please pray for a high school math tutor to be available.
Online Giving
EL VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH has responded to requests for online giving. We are now signed up with Givelify, the mobile giving app for places of worship and charities. There is a link provided under the "Contact Us" page of our website or you can download the Givelify app for Android or iPhone.
Givelify gives you a beautiful, easy giving experience using your smartphone. There are no frustrating web forms or text-to-give codes to memorize. Even better, it’s free to download and use. It’s totally safe and secure, and for tax time you have one-tap access to your complete donation records.
Thank you for your support.
Do you have a prayer request? Please call the church and leave a message before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, or send it by email to jwatt1953@gmail.com .
Streaming Services
We encourage you to pick up some tracts and give them to people this week. A good supply of Bible tracts will serve you well during these days. You can share them with people with a friendly greeting and encouragement to read a message of hope from the Bible.
"Three to Thrive"
Let's attend Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday midweek prayer & Bible study.
Recommended Reading:
Two Fundamental Paperswww.swordofthelord.com
- Dr. Shelton Smithwww.revivalfires.online
- Dr. Dennis Cole
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Youth & Teen Group
The El Vista Teens have a full schedule of fun activities and spiritual training. Led by Pastor Phil & Randi Lancaster, the Teen Group meets in Sunday School at 9:30 AM, then has Teen Soul Winning at 4:30 PM. Wednesday night and Power Hour & prayer time start at 7:00 PM.
We appreciate the time our workers give to the young people -- teaching, visiting, planning, and hosting a number of activities every year. Our desire is to see the young people come to know the Lord Jesus as Savior; to walk with Him in daily life at home, school, and neighborhood; and to yield their lives to Him in following His will. Pray for our teens, their parents, and our outreach to them.
El Vista Baptist Church has been improving the Children's Church Ministry over the past few years. Now consisting of three groups during our morning service, our skillful workers love the children, and on an age-sensitive basis teach the Word of God. Many have been won to Christ and lessons for Christian living have been taught.
We appreciate the time our workers give to the young people -- teaching, visiting, planning, and hosting a number of activities every year. Our desire is to see the young people come to know the Lord Jesus as Savior; to walk with Him in daily life at home, school, and neighborhood; and to yield their lives to Him in following His will. Pray for our teens, their parents, and our outreach to them.
El Vista Baptist Church has been improving the Children's Church Ministry over the past few years. Now consisting of three groups during our morning service, our skillful workers love the children, and on an age-sensitive basis teach the Word of God. Many have been won to Christ and lessons for Christian living have been taught.
Activities:
> 10/5 @ 10:00am
Wildlife Prairie Park
> 10/12 @ 10:00am until 4:00pm
Proverbs 31 Conference - Girls grades 6-12 - Cost $5
> 10/19 @ 10:00am until 4:00pm
Farm Fest
Be sure you attend the Teen classes to get exciting and insightful Bible lessons,
plus all the news and information about upcoming events!