FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street January 6, 2008
Penn Yan, New York 10:00 A.M.
We, as God’s people, will use our gifts and talents
to seek out and bring people to Christ,
by maturing in our faith,
by deepening our fellowship,
and by caring for people
for the honor and glory of God.
Prelude
Songs of Praise &
Worship
Welcome and
Announcements
Lighting of
the Advent Wreath
Jack & Ethel Clancy and Ralph Estimo
Scripture
Meditation
Reading
Prayer
Lighting
the Candles
*Hymn “This
Is My Father’s World”
No. 293
Birthday
choice of Fran Hartwell
Anthem “Here
I Am, Lord” Schutte &
Schrader
Children’s Time
*Hymn “All
Beautiful the March of Days” No.
292
Scripture Matthew
5:21-26
Pg. 6 NT
Message “Valuing People” Rev. John R. Tharp
Offertory
*Doxology Praise
God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him
all creatures here below
Praise Him
above ye heavenly host
Praise
Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “I
Danced in the Morning”
No. 302
Birthday
song of Beth DeLooza
vs. 1,2
Ordinance of the Lord’s
Supper
Welcome to the Lord’s Table
Reading of
the Church Covenant
Community of
Prayer
Sharing the
Bread
Sharing the
Cup
Prayer of
Thanks
The Lord’s
Prayer
*Hymn “I
Danced in the Morning”
No. 302
vs. 4,5
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to
and are able, you are invited to stand.
Thought: Never underestimate
the impact one life can have on
another.
Lay Readers:
Shelley Bicksler
Greeters: George & Joyce Slocum
Ushers: Shelley Bicksler, Jack Clancy, Greg Marion,
Nancy Marion, Erma Mullins
Organist: Carrie Ahearn
Choir Director: Nancy Tharp
Pastor: John R. Tharp
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
E-mail: pyfbc@peoplepc.net
Church Website: www.geocities.com/pennyanfbc/index.html
Our Prayer Concerns…
At the Homestead:
Onnalee Mallory Luella
Passage Alberta Gottshall
Willie
Nelson Alice Wise
Clinton Crest: Ralph
Seager Milly Burke
Friends with long term-illness: Elmer Cranmer
Loved ones serving in the Armed Forces:
Jennifer Willson Jamie Twist Conal Smith Shane Slayton (Keuka College Student)
Our Special Interest Missionaries: *see bulletin boards for more info
Rev. Virgil Nelson Kathy Pearce
Prayers for: Marge Cornell Lori Lawrence
Helen Ansley Bill Gillette Doug Passage
Mary Armstrong Mary Beth Greene Billie Potts
Roy Bell Marlene & Gene Guild Linda Potts
Eva Jean Best Frances Hartwell Nancy Putnam
Bessie Bliss Kim Strong Imisides Lucas Ryska
Milly Bloomquist Carolyn Johnson Corrina Schultz
Pat Carroll Don Johnson Necia Smith
Rachel Carter Bob & Mary Jones Charlie Taylor
*Mickie Christiansen Bill LaRock Jean Wager
Phyllis & Elwood Whitbeck
Family & Friends of Gertrude Glenowski who passed away 12/23
Please keep the church office updated on your loved ones
¨ 11 am Parenting
Class
¨ Annual Reports are due to the office
¨ 7 pm Board
of Christian Education
¨ 7 pm Advisory
Council
¨ 7 pm Game
Night at the Castillo’s
Next Week’s Theme & Scripture is:
“Dealing with Grudges”
Matthew 5:38-42
Church
News
Advisory Council – On Thursday, January 10,
at 7 p.m. the Advisory Council will meet in the Library to set the proposed
budget for 2008. All officers and board representatives must be in attendance.
Budget Hearing – On Thursday, January 17,
at 7 p.m. there will be a hearing on the proposed budget for 2008.
Annual Meeting and Potluck Luncheon –
Sunday, January 20, at noon there will be a potluck lunch. Bring a dish to
share and your own table service. The Annual Meeting will follow beginning at
12:45 p.m.
Mark your
calendar for a fun night at the Castillo’s. Bring a snack to share and we will
see you at 7 p.m.
Baby
Shower for Ethel Clancy – January 13
fun,
fellowship and laughter!
Ladies,
mark your calendars for next Sunday, January 13, at 2 p.m. as we help Ethel,
Jack and Ralph prepare for the newest addition to their family.
Inquirers
Event – January 16 @ 7 p.m.
If you
would like information about baptism and being a member of our church, you can
find it at this event. Our Deacons will provide a delicious assortment of
homemade desserts and there will be a short program about the church and what
it means to be a member here. If you have any questions about this event please
contact the church office at 536-9821 or one of the Deacons.
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Current Expenses
$1,406 $2,583 $1,218
Missions 378
1,104 410
BT&T 150 327 115
Total $1,934 $4,014 $1,743
Manners are the happy
way of doing things.