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Our Mission Statement: The purpose of First Baptist Church of Monterey is to glorify God by knowing Him and leading everyone to salvation and maturity in His Son, Jesus Christ, through the truth of the Word of God by the gracious work of the Holy Spirit.

Welcome to First Baptist Church of Monterey
600 Hawthorne Street, Monterey CA 93940 - 831.373.3289
 Member - Conservative Baptist Association

Nathan Rehn, Senior Pastor
Pat Sanders, Church Secretary

Employment - Worship Opportunity
FBCM is looking for a worship leader/pianist.  We are looking for 
someone who can lead contemporary to traditional worship with the same 
passion.   Please contact pastor Nate with any leads on leaders!  
831.320.9991 - - - A part-time salary is offered.


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In Christian Love,
 First Baptist Church of Monterey, California
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Did you know Pastor Nate's Sunday messages are available on cassette tape or CD If you would like to have a copy of a particular sermon, please let us know by way of the registration card, or call the church office 831.373.3289. Content may also be seen on our "Safe Harbor" television broadcasts.
Safe Harbor Schedule: Pastor Nathan Rehn delivers inspirational messages, devotionals and Bible teaching on FBC's Television Broadcast: Safe Harbor airs on Channel 24 & Channel 51 Saturdays at 1:30 AM & 7:30 AM and Fridays at 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Click here for live Stream Video on these dates and times!
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NATHAN'S NOTES
 He Deserves our Sacrifice

 Pastor Nathan Martin Rehn
August, 2008

blank spacerMark 14 :3-11 is a poignant contrast between the woman who anointed Jesus with her lavish ointment and Judas who sought to betray Jesus for his own profit. On the one hand the woman poured the nard out over Jesus’ head, while Judas was ready to betray the head of Jesus. The nard was worth an extreme amount, in excess of $30,000 in today’s dollars. Most thought it was a shocking waste to pour this out on Jesus, but Jesus defends the woman by pointed out that she had treated him in advance as if he were dead. She had anointed him for burial beforehand. Her huge sacrifice for Jesus had a powerful use in God’s economy. She actually may not even have known the ramifications, she just wanted Jesus and others to know how much she valued Jesus. Jesus tells us that what she has done will be remembered wherever the gospel goes. She got it right. Jesus deserves all of our sacrifice. Judas got it wrong. A little personal pleasure and profit in betraying Jesus is the worst bargain ever.

blank spacerWhile none of us will have the opportunity that this lady had, yet we can demonstrate our love for Jesus by sacrifice too. He deserves our sacrifice. Do we ever leave people marveling at our service to Jesus? Will our stories be included in the greatest story ever told?

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Pastor Nathan Martin Rehn
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First Baptist Church of Monterey
600 Hawthorne Street
Monterey, California 93940
831.373.3289