ABW Convention - Friday - Sunday, April 22-24
American Baptist Women & Girls of New York State
Annual Convention – April 22-24, 2016
Owego Treadway Inn, Owego, NY
Those interested in going should contact Diane Delooza as soon as possible but by Easter Sunday for sure so she can reserve hotel rooms. She will reserve rooms for the entire group. Each lady/girl however, should send in their own registration forms. See Diane to obtain forms and for any other information you may need. The theme for this year is “See…” Dr. Christine Roush will be the Spiritual leader and there are several really interesting workshops to choose from on Saturday. Friday night there will be a Silent Auction that anyone can contribute to and participate in. Monies raised will go to the General Fund.

Summer Camp!
• Watch for the Camp bulletin board next week!
• Applications are available in the office for camp volunteers and camp staff.
• Work Weekends: May 6-7 at Pathfinder May 7 & 14 at Camp Vick
• Pathfinder Lodge Open House: June 4, 10 am – 3 pm
• Camp Vick Open House & Launch Party: June 11, 10 am – 3 pm free lunch, tours, crafts, campfire, fun, fellowship

Thank You
We would like to thank our church family for your support, visits and sharing in the celebration of Ed’s life.

~ The Castillo Family

Giving Reminder
Your giving at Lent went to the Local Expense Budget, and your giving at Easter goes to the Mission Budget.

Vacation Bible School needs
VBS 2016 is collecting round oatmeal containers, ribbons (any size, color, length), and crepe paper. Any donations may be left in the SS art room. VBS is only 4 months away. Keep the Christian Education Board lifted in prayer.

In Honor of .... Given by
Charles Clancy and Katherine Inglis .... Jack, Ethel, Ralph & Elijah Clancy
Our Children and Grandchildren .... Greg and Nancy Marion

Dear Members of First Baptist Church,

On behalf of Wellspring Fellowship I bring you warm Easter greetings!

In this Easter season, we as a church body are grateful for many things. We are deeply grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and the eternal life He freely gives, but we are also sincerely grateful for the kind and gracious people of the First Baptist Church of Penn Yan and wanted to take a moment to express our love and appreciation.

It take a unique heart to open up one’s building to another group of people, especially those you do not know very well. Yet, you have done this in such a trusting way over these past six years. We are deeply grateful and this will never be forgotten by us.

Without your partnering to help us to plant a new church in Penn Yan, so much would not be possible. We would have no place to gather for our growing congregation and no place to offer special conferences and gathering for many people, from near and far. With it, we couldn’t have discipleship classes where students can gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and without it, local home schoolers from various churches would not have a suitable place to meet for their special classes that further their education.

You make all this possible, which means you are making a difference in so many lives! We thank God for you and will continue to pray God’s blessing upon all you do.

Happy Easter to all!
Sincerely, Pastor Penn Clark
on behalf of Wellspring Fellowship

Were you here?
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Pledges & Loose offerings (Needed each week: $1,825)
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