First Baptist Church
224 Main St. Penn Yan, NY 14527
(315) 536-9821 e-mail: pyfbc@peoplepc.com
Rev. John R. Tharp, Pastor
WORSHIP WITH US
Feb.
3 Finding the Truth
Matthew 7:15-23
We
begin a Lenten series on the teachings
of Jesus on: How to Live Life.
Feb.
10 Be Prepared, Stay Prepared
Matthew 25:1-13
Feb.
17 Use Your Talents for God
Matthew 25:14-30
Feb.
24 Be a Person for Others
Matthew 25:31-46
Serving
the Church in February:
Lay
Readers Greeters
Feb. 3 Marge
Cornell Marge Moulton
& Jeanette O’Brien
Feb. 10 Judi Gibbs Eva Dillon & Erma
Mullins
Feb. 17 Betty Johnson Ed & Rita Castillo
Feb. 24 George Slocum TBD
BIRTHDAYS in FEBRUARY
5
~ Karen Taylor 24 ~ Leon Stiles
9
~ Peggy Smart 26 ~ Cindy Ovens
10
~ Sheryl Robbins 27 ~ Chapita
Shaver
15
~ Eva Dillon
Why
Do We Pray?
There is a story about a Sea Captain who in his retirement
skippered a boat taking day-trippers to the Shetland Islands. On one trip, the
boat was full of young people. They laughed at the old Captain when they saw
him say a prayer before sailing out because the day was fine and the sea was
calm.
However, they were not long at sea when a storm suddenly blew
up and the boat began to pitch violently. The terrified passengers came to the
Captain and asked him to join them in prayer. But, he replied, ’I say my
prayers when it’s calm. When it’s rough I attend to my ship.’
Here is a lesson for us…
If we cannot and will
not seek God in quiet moments of our lives, we are not likely to find Him when
trouble strikes. We are more likely to panic. But, if we have learned to seek
Him and trust Him in quiet moments, then most certainly we will find Him when
the going gets rough.
Lenten
Lunches
Once again this year our church has been chosen to host the
Lenten Luncheons. We will be in need of volunteers to come in on Wednesday
evenings at 6:45 to get the tables and chairs set up. This doesn’t take very
long to do, and the more help we have the faster it goes.
We
will be looking for you beginning Wednesday, February 6. Luncheons begin on the
7th. See below for the schedule topics.
2008
Lenten Luncheon Speaker Series
“STOPS
ALONG THE WAY”
Sponsored by the Penn Yan Area Council of
Churches
Thursdays, Feb. 7 – Mar. 13
Noon – 1 p.m.
First Baptist Church
$4.00 each payable at the door
Feb. 7 “Gates
to the Holy City”
Feb. 14 “In
the Upper Room”
Feb. 21 “The
Garden of Gethsemane”
Feb. 28 “The
Courtyard of Caiaphas”
Mar. 6 “Golgatha”
Mar. 13 “A
Garden Tomb”
Book of Matthew Bible Study
Pastor
John is leading a Bible study on Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. This small
group study is held at the Meadowside Apartments on Himrod Road next to the
American Legion, in the community room. The Gospel according to Matthew tells
the good news that Jesus is the promised Savior, the one through whom God
fulfilled the promises he made to his people in the Old Testament. The Gospel
presents Jesus as the great Teacher, who has the authority to interpret the Law
of God, and who teaches about the Kingdom of God. Consider joining this group,
all you need to bring is your Bible!
Thank You!
What a wonderful, caring church
family! We were so taken by
the outpouring of love at the
baby shower in January.
Thank you so much!
Jack, Ethel and Ralph
Everyone is invited as
The Youth Group of First
Baptist Church presents:
“LOVE WITH LIGHT
REFRESHMENTS”
A
VALENTINE CELEBRATION
Come enjoy this hour of
fellowship as the youth of our church
entertains you with songs,
poems and skits.
Meet St. Valentine and taste of
refreshments.
All of this will be served up
with a
Heart-full of Valentine Love!
FEBRUARY 10th @ 11 a.m.
in the Great Room
Cookie Project for Shut Ins
Once again this year the Youth Group will be collecting round
oatmeal containers. The plan is to decorate the containers, make LOTS of
oatmeal cookies (under the direction of Barbara Burke and Cindy Ovens) and
deliver them to our shut ins. Donations of containers can be left upstairs in
Barbara Burke’s room #200.