FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN

224 Main Street                                      Penn Yan, New York

February 23, 2014                                                    10:00 AM

Our Mission

 To Create a Caring Community

To Honor and Serve God.

Prelude ~ Chimes

Welcome & Announcements

Moment for Mission                                                              Judi Scheel

*Congregational Song   “Something About That Name”       PB no. 78

*Call to Worship

*Congregational Song       “Let’s Just Praise the Lord”        PB no. 75

Anthem                              “The Prayer”                             

Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer     

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.

*Offertory Prayer                       

Scripture Reading                  Romans 1:20-32                     NT pg. 202

*Congregational Song       “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”   No. 260

Message                              “The Spiral of Sin”           Stephen Sanden

*Congregational Song           “I Give You My Heart”        On Insert

*Benediction  ~ *Postlude

*If you wish to and are able, you are invited to stand.
After the service, Please join us for coffee, snacks and fellowship in the Great Room.

               Pastor:                  Rev. Stephen Sanden

                              PO Box 695, Penn Yan

Pastor’s Office:    315-536-9821

Pastor’s Cell:        386-986-6961

Pastor’s Email:     revsanden@aim.com

Choir Director:     Barbara Stewart

Organist:               Carrie Ahearn

            Ushers/Greeters    Greg Miller, head usher

                     Erik Miller, Sheryl Robbins, Trevor Conrad

Church Phone:      315-536-9821

Office Hours:        Mon – Fri 9 am to Noon

Church Email:       pyfbc224@gmail.com

Church Website :  www.pennyanfbc.com

Tom Burke                          Cristine Conklin            Shane Furman

Donald & Beverly Hall       Ben Loomis                   Betty Johnson

Gene Spanneut

Our Special Interest Missionaries:

Rev. Mr. Charles and Ruth Fox, Thailand

Rev. Matt Lundgren, Friendship House, South Billings, Montana

Quail Summit:         Alice Wise

Clinton Crest:          Doris Barcliff                Milly Bloomquist

The Homestead:     Helen Ansley                 Virginia DeLooza

                                 Marge Cornell              Willie Nelson

                                 Irene Wachala               Necia Smith

The Manor:             Margaret Hartwell        Billie Potts

                                 Mary Armstrong  

• Our Country and  Leaders
• Our Service Men and Women and their families                
• Those in our community who serve as law enforcement, fire fighter

            volunteers, teachers, community leaders, and community volunteers

Please pray for the Youth for Christ, “Spirit Borne” performing arts production that will be in Penn Yan on March 8 & 9. Pray that they will reach others for Jesus Christ.

If you know of someone who is ill, in the hospital, home bound etc. or if you have other prayer concerns, please call 536-9821 to let the church office and pastor know.  

Today February 23

11 am Coffee Hour & Video “Jerusalem”

5 pm Wellspring Service

Monday, February 24

7 pm Wellspring Bible Quiz

Happy Birthday to Leon Stiles!

Tuesday, February 25

9 am Homeschool Group

Wednesday, February 26

4 pm Backpack Program

6:30 pm Cub Scout Meeting

Happy Birthday to Cindy Ovens!

Thursday, February 27

9 am YC Food Distribution – set up

7 pm Boy Scout Meeting

Happy Birthday to Chapita Shaver!

Friday, February 28

9 am YC Food Distribution

Saturday, March 1

Happy Birthday to Nancy Tharp!

Sunday Coffee Hour Video Sunday, February 23

After the worship service, the video “Jerusalem” will be shown in the library. Get your coffee and goodies, and come view this video!

Youth for Christ! An organization that has been around since 1944 and a group of 50+ people from Canada will be here in our service on March 9^th to bring their production of “Baggage Claim”.  We want to bring their message to as many people as possible. Help us spread the word!

Do You Know?

Do you know of a shut in who would like communion brought to them? If so, please contact the church office or Pastor Steve.

Give a Hug:

Are you planning to visit someone? The Hearts & Hands Committee has homemade casseroles ready to be delivered. Contact the church office at 536-9821, Pam Scutt at 536-2791, or Cheryl Stewart at 536-2570.

Our Church Library

How about checking out a book from the church library to keep you occupied while you wait for spring. There are many Christian-based fiction titles to entertain you, as well as nonfiction and biography sections that you will find interesting and informative.

Address for Kyle Ahern

AB Ahearn, Kyle J

326 TRS/FLT 200 (Dorm B-10)

1320 Truemper St. Unit 361020

Lackland, AFB, TX 78236-5570

(Kyle will graduate on March 25^th, from the USAF Basic Training.)

Attendance and Financial Report:

Were you here?             1/26                2/2            2/9           2/16

                                           48                 42             74              46

  Local Budget               $530          $4,406         $974          $403

Mission Nugget

Kodiak Baptist Mission, Kodiak Alaska; Trevor Jones, Director

Director Trevor Jones says, “When serving at a ministry with more than 100 years of history, present-day relevancy must stand in concert with the past. Staying true to our heritage, we reach out to meet the needs of today.” “We work with children in the formative years, building a Christ-centered foundation that will serve them for a lifetime.” “There may not be a need for orphanages anymore, but there are now desperate needs for families with young children. Families need to know there are places and people that care about their children and their children’s futures as much as they do. “ Today KBM serves more than 150 kids daily in preschool and after-school programs, operates Kodiak’s local food bank, has taken on a satellite mission in the village of Ouzinkie and is finishing construction of its new heritage center. This is the most significant facility development for the mission since it was rebuilt on its present location in 1937 after a devastating fire.

Prayer for Trevor Jones and the Kodiak Baptist Mission, Kodiak, Alaska:

We thank you, O God, for the expanding ministry of Trevor Jones and the Kodiak Baptist Mission as they serve children and parents in Kodiak, Alaska. May these families find true Christian love and care for them through the Mission and also come to know the Author of Eternal love and life, Jesus Christ. May the leaders find loyal and skilled staff and volunteers to share in this ministry and experience your guidance and strengthening every day, even as we remember them with our prayers and support. We ask all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Mission Receipts:

Mission Treasury Income for February 16^th was $91. In addition, $30 was given for the America for Christ Offering. The total is now $32 towards our goal of $825.

Board of Missions Spotlight Items:

February  Item to benefit  Milly’s Backpack Program is Hot Cocoa.

March item to benefit  Milly’s Backpack Program is: Macaroni ‘n Cheese (cups or boxes)

Thank you very much for your support of this mission! You do make a difference in the lives of our YC Youth!

Tuesday, February 25^th from 5:30 – 7 pm at the PY United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy good food and fellowship to refresh your body, mind and soul.

Food Distribution - Friday, February 28

The next food distribution will take place on Fri., Feb. 28.

St. Mark’s Mardi Gras Pancake Supper - Tuesday, March 4

Fat Tuesday, March 4^th 2014

5:00 -7:00 pm

Adults $7, children 5-10 $3.50

Under 5 free, takeout available

Lenten Luncheons - begin Thursday, March 6

The Penn Yan Council of Churches invite you to join us for this year’s Lenten Luncheons.

Meals will begin at 12 noon here at FBC.

The message theme centers on “Peter’s Journey with Jesus”. 

The cost is $5 per person. Meals will be provided through the Wagner Restaurant

March 6        “Peter Gets Out of the Boat

March 13      “Upon This Rock”

March 20      “High Upon the Mountain”

March 27      “How Often Should I Forgive”

April 2          “Washing Feet”

April 9          “I Will Not Deny You”

Worship at the Well

Did you know that there is a worship service for people who can’t get to worship on Sunday mornings? There is a service at 5:00 pm at the Well at 121 E. Elm Street. Please share this information with people you know who can’t get to church on Sunday mornings.

You are invited 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.

For your convenience hearing devices are available. Please see an usher for assistance

Visitors - Welcome  to  First  Baptist  Church! 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.

John 3: 16