Touching Lives With Scripture September 11, 2016 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 50:17
Prelude
Deacon Of The Week— Tim Helman 304-268-0034 If you need help, please call the deacon of the week listed above.
Record of Faithfulness September 4, 2016
Attendance (Auditorium) 1st Worship Service: 153 2nd Worship Service: 130 3rd Worship Service: 240 Wednesday Night: 353
Giving: General: Building Improvement: Missions: Missions Designated: Total:
$21,725 $ 150 $ 2,040 $ 155 $24,070
2016 General Fund & Missions Budget YTD=$650,100 2016 General Fund & Missions Giving YTD=$684,628
Welcome
2016 Weekly General Fund & Missions Budget=$19,700
Victory in Jesus At the Cross
Hymns
Prayer
Jesus Saves
Choir
Hallelujah for the Cross
Offering Hymn of the Month Missions Update
Message
Native Bible Camp Alberta, Canada “An Uncomfortable Christianity—Part II“ Matthew 16:24-28
Closing Prayer
Grace Bible Church
Pastor Dave Jordan September 4 2016 Attendance: 72 Offering: $5,761
Bakerton Bible Church
Pastor Mark Henson September 4, 2016 Attendance: 22 Offering: $940
Missionary of the Month
Tom & Heidi Jessurun SIM International Nigeria, Africa
Announcements Welcome!—We extend a warm welcome to all of our guests. Please complete a guest information card located in the chair pocket, and drop it in the offering basket. Thank You! Fall Small Group Kickoff—We are kicking off our fall small group ministry. In the coming weeks, you will have the opportunity to get involved in one of our new groups or to join one of our established groups with openings for more group members. Today is the last day to sign up in the foyer. Brochures are available in the foyer annex.
Ushers for Sunday, September 11— Shawn Etcher, Dean Stine, Matt Thomas, Brian Wilson Ushers for Sunday, September 18— Mick Dwyer, Jason Jones, Jason Sine, Alex Uhlenhopp
Financial Peace University—FBC will be hosting a 9-week course which teaches finance from a fun, understandable, and Biblical perspective. FPU starts next Monday, September 19, 6:30 p.m. in Modular D-1. This class is open to singles, couples, and families, with a cost of $100 per household. Sign up in the foyer annex. Questions? Contact Kevin Tucker at 571-233-8634. Cry Out! Simulcast—Hundreds of thousands of women will gather in thousands of locations to seek the Lord together...for such a time as this! What could be more vital at this critical time than for women to get on their knees together to cry out to the Lord for mercy and intervention in our world, nation, churches, cities, and homes. Experience the power and joy of corporate prayer on Friday, September 23, at 7 p.m. at FBC as we participate via simulcast in Cry Out! Please sign up at the foyer annex. Questions? Contact Marieke Griffioen at
[email protected].
Intercessory Prayer Meeting—Join us this evening at 6 p.m. in Room 106 for a time of intercessory prayer on behalf of our country and the upcoming elections.
FCA Fall Festival—Faith Christian Academy will be hosting a fall festival October 1, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Flyers are in the foyer annex.
Anniversary Weekend—We will be celebrating 25 years of God’s faithfulness to us on Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2. Please save these dates. Also, we would like to have a memorial record of all who have gone to be with the Lord from FBC through the years. If you have a loved one from FBC who has passed away, please write their name and the word “memorial” on a yellow chair card and place in the offering basket. Please submit a picture of your loved one to the church office or send a JPEG formatted picture to
[email protected] by this evening, September 11.
Thank You! - Thank you to our FBC elders and congregation for the generous love gift marking our 20th anniversary of service here at Fellowship. We were truly surprised (in the 8 a.m. service!) and our hearts are encouraged and strengthened by this gesture of love and appreciation. The Lord has been so good to us, and it is our joy and privilege to serve as your pastor and wife. We thank the Lord for each of you, and are so thankful for the privilege of serving at FBC. May the Lord bless you for your kindness to us. With love and appreciation, PV and Janet
55 Alive!—Mark your calendars and make plans to attend a funny hat party and carry-in lunch this Thursday, September 15, at 11 a.m. in Room 106. Pick out your favorite funny hat and plan on wearing it during the lunch. Please sign up at the foyer annex. Questions? Contact Rob & Sheila Runyon at 301-432-6562.
Junior High Retreat
LDP—Leadership Development Program for men will be held this Wednesday, September 14, 7 p.m. in Modular D-1 and Saturday, September 17, 7:30 a.m. in Modular D-1. The same session is offered twice monthly. Pick up a flyer in the foyer annex with details. Wednesday Night Nursery Volunteers Needed—We are in need of nursery volunteers to assist on Wednesday evenings. Please contact Tim LeMaster at 304-728-3700 to sign up.
Today is the last day to turn in your permission slip and money for the Junior High Retreat. Please give them to one of the youth leaders or drop them in the offering basket during the service. An additional permission slip can be found in the foyer annex.
DRIVEN Teaching and Event Fall Calendar The fall teaching schedule and events can be found in the foyer annex.
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Small Group Sign Up Intercessory Prayer—6 p.m. Memorial Pictures due for Anniversary Weekend LDP—7 p.m. 55 Alive! Luncheon—11 a.m. PieceMakers Quilting Group—5:45 p.m. Junior High Retreat 3-D Archery Shoot—7 a.m. LDP—7:30 a.m. Financial Peace University—6:30 p.m. Cry Out! Simulcast @ FBC—7 p.m.
Wednesday Family Night
13th Annual
“3-D” Archery Shoot FBC Pavilion Woods
Saturday, September 17, 2016 •
Coffee & doughnuts 7 a.m.
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Warm-up targets open at 7 a.m.
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Enter the course anytime between 7:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
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Invite your friends!
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No cost!
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Hot dog lunch provided
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Enjoy fellowship & friendship building!
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Sharpen your skills for the upcoming bow season
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20+ “3-D” animal targets plus bonus shots (hunters class)
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Supper @ 6
Supper @ 6
MENU
Served in the Auditorium
Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Meat Sauce Salad Garlic Bread
• Serving line open 6-6:35 p.m. • Suggested donation $2.00 per person • Children 6 and under free
Nursery
Olympians Grades 1-2—Blue Room Grades 3-4—Green Room Grades 5-6—Yellow Room
0-3 Nursery Rooms 101-103 Giordana Baker
Mandy Sites
Gopher Buddies
Junior High
Senior High
(Grades 7-8)
(Grades 9-12)
Modular D-2
Pavilion
Jay Earl
Pastor Mark Henson
Sunday Morning Bible Classes
Ages 4-Kindergarten
9:30—10:40 a.m.
Room 105 Jo Ellen Toothman
BASIC
TEENS
For Information or Questions Call: Richard Beddow @ 304-702-4117
College & Career
Teacher
Classroom
The Power of Praying For Your Adult Children (Ladies Only)
Mod D-2
Bob Lee
Habakkuk: When God’s Answer Does Not Fit My World View
Mod D-1
Tim Helman
II Peter
Mod C
Pastor Everett
Christianity 101: 101 Things Mod C Every Christian Should Know
(Ages 18-29)
Modular Classroom B-1
Pastor Everett Vocature
Topic
Sheila Runyon
11 a.m.—12:10 p.m. Men’s Bible Study “LDP”
Modular Classroom D-1 Pastor Van
Ladies Bible Study Begins September 28 “The Armor of God”
Modular Classroom D-1 Erin Rickards
ADULTS
Combined Adult Study “Barzillai—An Excellent Man with a Sorry Excuse”
Modular C Lewis McElfresh
Men’s Accountability and Recovery “Strength for the Journey”
Bakerton Bible Church Woody Beddow
Choir Auditorium
Pastor Van
If you have an urgent prayer request, please e-mail it to
[email protected] or call 304-728-3700. Please note: The deadline for approved announcements for the bulletin is Wednesday.