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October 2021

A Four Way Fracturing

A couple of years ago, I wrote a series of articles that described the different branches of Christianity. The two main

branches are Roman Catholicism & Protestantism. This has been the case since the 1500’s.

Since then, four branches within Protestantism have sprouted. These include: (1) Mainline Protestant, (2) Evangelical, (3)

Fundamentalist, and (4) Pentecostal/Charismatic. FBC Harlan would be considered Evangelical.

The Four Way Fracturing

Now, in recent days, there are signs that Evangelicalism itself is fracturing – not doctrinally (for the most part), but accord-

ing to political, cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Here’s a summary of the 4 emerging subgroups within Evangelicalism:

Neo-Fundamental: These are Christians who have deep concerns about both political and theological liberalism.

They are also concerned about the culture’s increasing hostility toward Christianity. Most neo-fundamentalists

happily voted for Trump in 2020.

Mainstream Evangelical: These are Christians concerned about liberalism, but this concern takes a back seat to

working to fulfill the Great Commission. Mainstream evangelicals voted for Trump, but held their noses while

doing so on account of his less-than-stellar character.

Neo-Evangelical: These are Christians concerned with conservative Christianity’s embrace of Trump, and also

with the church’s failure to engage with the culture on the topics of race and sexuality in helpful ways. A ma-

jority voted for Biden.

Post-Evangelical: These are professing Christians squishy on the core doctrines of the faith and primarily con-

cerned with matters of injustice, inequality and climate change. Nearly all voted for Biden.

Implications for the Future

Some believe three local church paradigms will eventually take form. In other words, sociologists envision three types of

churches. Included are:

Type A churches – churches comprised almost entirely of 1’s & 2’s

Type B churches – churches comprised almost entirely of 2’s & 3’s

Type C churches – churches comprised almost entirely of 3’s & 4’s

I see FBC as a Type A church, while also able to embrace some 3’s. It’s unlikely any 4’s would feel at home in our church.

A danger is that the 1’s have shown a propensity to be rather militant. For example, my understanding is that it was a

contingent of 1’s who forced the resignation of the pastor who succeeded John Piper at Bethlehem Baptist in Minneap-

olis. Similarly, it is 1’s who are attempting to force of the resignation of David Platt at McLean Bible Church outside Wash-

ington DC.

I’ve been a church leader for about 30 years now (23 as a pastor & 7 as an elder). I don’t think leading a church has ever

been so complicated and full of pitfalls. As a result, a lot of pastors are calling it quits, creating a shortage of pastors in

some areas.

While this is lamentable, I trust God to raise up a new generation of pastors who will know how to lead His church in these

challenging times.

Pastor Dan

OCTOBER

SUNDAY

Traditional

Service—9 AM

Middle School/High

School Sunday School—9

AM

Adult Sunday School—

10:30 AM

Contemporary

Service—10:30 AM

MONDAY

Middle School/High

School Girls—5:00 PM

GriefShare

Sept. 13-Dec. 13

5:30-7:00 PM

TUESDAY

Iowa Community

Kitchen—4-6 PM

WEDNESDAY

UpperRoom Connection

Group—10 AM

First Baptist University—

6:30 PM

• BYF

Meal for all 6:00 pm

Elem BYF 6:30-7:45 pm

MS/ HS BYF 6:30–8:00 pm

WEEKLY

MINISTRIES

S U N D AY S E R V I N G S C H E D U L E Ruthanne Grimsley October 9:00 Video Ministry

Mark Grimsley October 9:00 Sound Ministry

Mary Freml October 10:30 Sound Ministry

Jackie Weisenborn October 10:30 Video Ministry

Joel & Karla Berndt 10-03-21 9:00 Nursery

Dave & Mary Riley 10-03-21 9:00 Greeter

Ron & Jenny French 10-03-21 10:30 Nursery

Jim & Janet Swensen 10-03-21 10:30 Greeter

Les & Deb Outhouse 10-10-21 9:00 Nursery

Mark & Ruthanne Grimsley 10-10-21 9:00 Greeter

Seth & Heather Kangas 10-10-21 10:30 Nursery

Joel & Karla Berndt 10-10-21 10:30 Greeter

Morgan Schumacher 10-17-21 9:00 Nursery

Brad & Sue Sorensen 10-17-21 9:00 Greeter

Todd & Susan Berndt 10-17-21 10:30 Nursery

Seth & Heather Kangas & Family 10-17-21 10:30 Greeter

Anne Chipman & Madison Maa-son

10-24-21 9:00 Nursery

LaVonne Force & Jane Jensen 10-24-21 9:00 Greeter

June Schleimer & Family 10-24-21 10:30 Nursery

Brent & Terri Soll 10-24-21 10:30 Greeter

Mike & Deb Anliker 10-31-21 9:00 Nursery

Bob & Bonnie Burton 10-31-21 9:00 Greeter

Kevin & Nora Bryant 10-31-21 10:30 Nursery

Howard & Tara Lansman 10-31-21 10:30 Greeter

Thank you for volunteering!

Monday

GriefShare

Sept. 13th—Dec. 13th

5:30—7:00 PM

Wednesday

BYF

Meal for all at 6:00 PM

First Baptist University

Course IV Spiritual Warfare in the

Storyline of Scripture

Wednesday’s

6:30-7:40 PM FBC Sanctuary

September 1-November 17

Anyone interested in organizing a cute, little Christmas program with the JAM & Jr. JAM children, please con-tact Tara Lansman at 571-9998

Iowa Community Kitchen

Tuesday’s

4:00—6:00 PM

First Baptist Fellowship Hall

What’s Happening

We like to honor everyone’s birthdays and anniversaries in the Heratbeat. If by chance we missed yours in the past, please let us know. Also we are going to start doing something special for everyone’s birthday starting this month. Please make sure we have your birthday by either emailing us or dropping it off in the basket on the of-fice door.

SCCO fundraiser Youth Groups

Bowling Tournament

When: May 23 1:30-4:00 pm. Where: Cyclone Lanes, Harlan, IA

The cost is $25 per bowler which includes 3

games of bowling, shoes and a choice of a

meal: mini pizza & drink or hamburger fries &

drink. No need for a team. Individuals will rotate

lanes so you’ll play with new people for each game.

Checks payable to SCCO. Mail to: SCCO, P.O.Box 69, Harlan, IA 51537

Space is limited so register early! Registration deadline Thursday, May 20th

10-01 Keith Fiscus

10-03 Nancy Smith

10-03 June Schleimer

10-04 Mary Riley

10-05 Marjorie Plagman

10-07 Anna Nelson

10-10 Addie Berndt

10-11 Sam Arentson

10-11 Stanley Martens

10-12 Katie Arentson

10-13 Deb Martin

10-14 Jim Swensen

10-15 Chandler Schumacher

10-15 Dan Hawn

10-16 Lokahi Smith

10-17 Hannah Peck

10-20 Ayva Cole

10-20 Brad Sorensen

10-23 Chris Swensen

10-26 Elyse Sorensen

10-26 Jon Hansen

10-26 LaVonne Force

10-26 Lindsay Lawson

10-28 Marcia Walker

10-29 Jackie Weisenborn

10-30 Josiah Nelson

10-30 Kellen Schumacher

10-31 Phil Perkins

10-02 Dave Outhouse and Marna Weisenborn 10-04 Dave and Mary Riley 10-11 Joe and Shiela Herzberg 10-17 Jeff and Shelli Larson 10-17 Larry and Sue Trickel 10-21 Mike and Deb Martin 10-22 Gene and Darlene Arentson

OCTOBER

Happy

Anniversary

God is good

Getting to know One Another

Leesa Webster As the new publisher of the Heartbeat, I have decided to continue the “Getting to Know One Another” feature that April started, only expand it beyond our dear shut-ins to all members of the church family. After all, in a church our size, how well do we really know each other? So, each month, I will pick 2 members at random and contact them with a few questions. (If you don’t want to participate, that is okay, just

let me know.) To kick this off, I thought I would start with myself since I am new to the church. Here’s some information about me:

Name: Leesa Webster What is your favorite season? Summer What is your favorite color? Blue...is there any other color?!?!?!?! What do you do in your free time? I like to spend time with family. I love to train our dog. Listen to music, watch tv, bowling, play on the computer or talk on the phone. What is your favorite animal? Horses…but do not tell that to my doggie!!!! What is your favorite food? I love to eat and I do not know if I have a favorite food. If I had to pick something it would be Chinese. What is your favorite Holiday? Christmas. I love the meaning of Christmas. I also love any Holiday where I can give gifts. What is your pet peeve? People being mean to others. What is your favorite restaurant? Jason’s Deli. The salad bar is amazing, but those little cornbread are so good. How can you eat just one...two...ok ten!?!?!?! What is your favorite Bible verse? Matthew 19:26 With God all things are possible!!!!

B Y F

We are off to a great start!!!

High school students are welcome to come to the church after school on Wednesdays and play games, complete homework, or just talk while being treated to a coffee bar offering hot and iced drinks made with Anna Nelson's coffee machine.

Middle School BYF has around 25 students. High School BYF has around 45 students.

Mike Poggensee is the "game guy" for both MS and HS. Sam & Katie Arentson, Chris & Misty Swensen, Howard & Tara Lansman, Ruthanne Grimsley, Mike Martin, and Cayley Poggensee rotate as teachers for MS and HS. They also lead small group discussion time along with Dave Curren and Deb Martin.

The lessons this semester are taken primarily from the book of Acts with a few from some of the letters of the New Tes-tament.

Various volunteers have been providing delicious meals down-stairs for the HS students while the MS students join the younger kids for a good meal upstairs.