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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street May 24, 2009
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 Worship and Praise “Kum ba Yah” No. 338
Birthday song for Clifford LaBarr
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture Reading Psalm 103:15-18 Pg. 663 OT
*Hymn “Morning Has Broken” No. 469
Birthday choice of Eileen Modaffari
*Unison Invocation
Dear Lord, So quickly our days fly away from us, and we come to the end of our time. Yet, when we walk with you, you fill our lives with good things and beautiful experiences. Beginning in time our lives are led into eternity as we learn to give ourselves to you in wonder, love, and praise. We join together to lift your name in celebration of your magnificent grace. We seek the gift of your presence as we offer the prayer, which Jesus taught us…
*The Lords Prayer
Anthem “Lord, Speak to Me” Havergal/Jones
Children’s Time
*Hymn “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” No. 326
Prayers with the People
Scripture Acts 2:1-13
Message “Amazed and Confused, Again” 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 “Seek Ye First” No. 333
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are able, you are invited to stand.
Lay Reader: Nancy Tharp
Greeters: Paul & Cathy MacDougall
Ushers: Ed & Rita Castillo, Sheryl Robbins, Matt
Scutt, George Slocum, John FM Tharp
Choir Director: Nancy Tharp
Pastor: Rev. Dr. John R. Tharp
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
Church E-mail: pyfbc@peoplepc.com
Church Website: www.geocities.com/pennyanfbc/index.html
Today’s Sunday Memorial Bulletin:
Is in memory of Lewis and Martha Potts
~ Margaret Mills
Our Prayer Concerns …
At Clinton Crest: Burton Barcliff Kathleen Clayson
Gerry Lane Margaret Hartwell
At the Homestead: Helen Ansley Virginia DeLooza
Alberta Gottshall Viola Gray Willie Nelson
Luella Passage Dick Sharman Irene Wachala
At the Manor: Helena Cranmer
Our Special Missionaries:
Mrs. Susan Harding in Alaska
Dr. James & Rev. Debra Kelsey in Italy
Prayers for:
Mary Armstrong Mary Gillette Keith Pierce
Eva Jean Best Marlene Guild Frieda Slocum
Kathy Beyea Alicia Hurlburt Barbara Stewart
Bessie Bliss Kim Strong Imisides Brad Stewart
Milly Bloomquist Don Johnson Charlie Taylor
Pat Carroll Lori Lawrence Rick Weir
Judi Gibbs Barbara Mortensen Ralph Wilkes
Bill Gillette Dorothy Mott Phyllis & Elwood Whitbeck
Eva Dillon’s daughter in Virginia
Mary, Mark & newborn son, Gabriel (Soper) McBryan-complications during delivery, needs prayers.
Prayers for the family of Joyce Kennerson – Aunt of Pat Ames
Please keep the church office updated on your loved one.
This Week’s Schedule & Announcements
Today, May 24
¨ No Parenting Class
Monday, May 25
¨ Memorial Day – the office will be closed.
¨ Happy Birthday to Clifford LaBarr!
Tuesday, May 26
¨ 6:30 pm Girl Scouts
¨ 7 pm Board of Missions
Wednesday, May 27
¨ Noon Fellowship Class
¨ 1:30 pm MacBeth Class
¨ 5 pm Backpack packing
¨ Happy Birthday to Eileen Modaffari!
Thursday, May 28
¨ 7 pm Membership Class
¨ 7 pm Boy Scouts
Friday, May 29
¨ 7 pm Asbury Bell Choir Concert
Saturday, May 30
¨ 8 am Girl Scout Meeting in Great Room
¨ 8:30 am A BW Annual Meeting in the Library
¨ 6 pm PYTCO in Great Room
Next Week’s theme and Scripture:
“Signs and Wonders”
Acts 2:14-21
Church News
Come Experience the Exciting Sounds of Hand Bells!
ASBURY RINGERS
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
Friday, May 29, at 7:30 pm
A special concert of music for hand bells, hand chimes, and percussion. Musical selections will range from exciting arrangements of well-known hymns, to music originally written for orchestra now arranged for hand bells. This talented group from the Asbury First United Methodist Church share their love of the sounds. Following the concert, there will be an opportunity to learn more about hand bells and even trying your own hand at playing one. Refreshments will be served in the Great Room.
A free will offering will be taken.
ABW Local Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 30, here at FBC at 8:30 am. A continental breakfast will be provided. We will hold the installation of new officers.
It’s Graduation Time Again!
If you have a graduate you would like recognized
during the service on June 14, contact the church
office or the Board of Christian Education.
Undies Sunday continues during MAY. Donations of undies and personal care items for the Cameron Community Center in Rochester will be appreciated.
~ Woks and cookie sheets to borrow and volunteers to
help set up/breakdown for the Filipino Luncheon.
Call Ethel at 536-6265.
~ Help is needed in the nursery, call Eileen at
759-3080.
ABC/NY Summer Institute at Keuka College
The following courses are scheduled at Keuka College on Mondays, July 6 through Friday, July 10. See Greg Marion for more information.
¨ Christian Ethics: 8am - Noon with Rev. Ed Carey, Pastor
¨ Ministry to Individuals: 8 am - Noon with Rev. Darryl Powell, Pastor, FBC Manchester
¨ Ministry Through the Small Church: 1pm – 5 pm with Rev. Jeremy Spencer, Pastor, Odessa FBC
Filipino Luncheon
Sunday, May, 31
Serving 12 pm – 2 pm
Adults: $9 advance sale ($10 at the door)
Children: 12-under $5
Tickets available at Church Office
Take Outs Available
Proceeds to benefit First Baptist Church
Menu: Lumpia (Spring Roll), Pancit (Stir Fry noodle dish with meat and vegetables), Caldereta (Rich Beef Stew), and Maja Blanca (dessert).
Community News
Spaghetti Dinner
at the Moose Club on Thursday, May 28, from 5–7pm. to benefit the Relay for Life..
Tickets for children and adults are $6 each.
Walk-ins are welcome or presale tickets are available by contacting either
Pam Scutt at 536-2791 or Beth DeLooza at 536-3162.
This year’s Relay for Life will be held on June 6 & 7, at the Penn Yan Firemen’s Field. The relay is an all night walk to raise money to fund cancer research, education and patient services. Anyone interested in being on a team or making a decision is encouraged to do so! Contact Beth DeLooza or Pam Scutt at 536-2791.
Tutor Training – June 2009
Literacy Volunteers is growing!
We are looking for people interested in training, as tutors, to help adult learners with reading, writing and math. We also have many GED students looking for tutoring help with their assignments.
If you are interested in becoming a tutor for Literacy Volunteers please call the Penn Yan office at 536-6799 or stop by 117 East Elm St.
We are committed to helping people succeed.
Keuka Comfort Care Home
5th Annual Garage Sale
Friday, June 5:9-4
Saturday, June 6: 9-4
At the Yates County Fair Grounds
Proceeds benefit Keuka Comfort Care Home,
Providing Comfort Care for the Terminally Ill.
The People of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Penn Yan, having called The Reverend Michele Cristen Fischer as pastor now joyfully announce and cordially invite you to her installation on Sunday, June 14, at 3pm. 135 Hamilton Street. A light supper will follow the service. Please RSVP to 536-8165 by June 5th.
Attendance and Financial Report
Were you here? 5/3 5/10 5/17
68 63 58
Current Expenses $2,895 $749 $893
Missions 343 418 168
BT&T 229 62 181
Total $3,467 $1,229 $1,242
Welcome to First Baptist Church of Penn Yan. We are glad you joined us and hope you’ll feel at home, as we celebrate our faith and praise God together.
In the pew in front of you, you will find a “get-to-know-you” card. Please take a moment to fill it out and place it in the offering plate.
We invite you to bring your children to the nursery during the service for a safe and Christian environment so that you may more fully experience Worship.
Following today’s service please come to enjoy coffee, refreshments and fellowship in the Great Room.
Life Lessons.....
* Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
* Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
* Make peace with your past, so it won’t screw up the present.
* Yield.
* Believe in miracles.