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March 9, 2014 10:00 AM Our To Create a Caring Community To Honor and Serve God. Our Service of Worship and Praise Today’s service will be a performing
arts production, “Baggage Claim” presented by “Spirit Borne”, a Youth for Christ team of around fifty young people from Love Offering In your bulletin this morning you will find an envelope for a Love
Offering for Spirit Borne. They come to us from
Pastor: Rev. Stephen Sanden 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 Judi Scheel, head
usher George Jensen, Paul Nash, Karen Rasmussen Church Phone: 315-536-9821 Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9 am to Noon Church Email: pyfbc224@gmail.com Church Website : www.pennyanfbc.com Please be in
Prayer for: Tom Burke Cristine
Conklin Shane Furman Donald & Beverly Hall
Ben Loomis Betty
Johnson Ron Harris
Gene Spanneut
Marion Perry The Family of Daryl Johnson
Our Special Interest Missionaries: Rev. Mr. Charles and Ruth Fox, Rev. Matt Lundgren, Friendship House, Quail The
Marge Cornell
Willie Nelson Irene Wachala
Necia Smith The Manor:
Margaret Hartwell Billie Potts Mary Armstrong
volunteers,
teachers, community leaders, and community volunteers 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. This
Week at First Baptist Today, Sunday, March 9 11 am Coffee Hour 5 pm Wellspring Service Monday, March 10 7 pm Wellspring Bible Quiz
group 7 pm Comm. Chorus Meeting Tuesday, March 11 9 am Homeschool 10:30 am
Mary & Martha Happy Birthday to Tammy Miller! Wednesday, March 12 4 pm Backpack Program 6:30 pm Cub Scout Meeting Thursday, March 13 Noon Lenten Luncheon 7 pm Boy Scout Meeting Happy Birthday to Mary Watkins! Friday, March 14 7 pm Boy Scout Overnight Saturday, March 15 9 am Keuka Quilters 10 am
Clergy/Spouses Meeting Upcoming
Events and News Lenten Luncheons Thursdays,
March 13 through April 9 The Penn Yan Council of Churches invites 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 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” Next Sunday - Sunday, March 16
New Lay
Studies Class (at The Finger Lakes Association is offering a Lay Studies class on
“Worship” at the Women’s Sunday - Sunday March
23 Be sure to join us for a special service led by our own ladies,
constructed around this year’s ABW Theme – “A Time to Serve”.
Cheryl Stewart and Diane DeLooza will present a skit
titled, “Mary and Martha”. We will dedicate our White Cross donations and Love
Gift Offerings as well. Spring Association Meeting - Sunday,
March 23 The Spring Association Meeting will be held Sunday,
March 23, at the 2014 Church Directory Picture Day
- Monday, March 24 Very soon we will begin sign-ups for the Life Touch directory. Our
picture day is Monday, March 24th, from 1 pm to 8:20 pm. Please be
sure to set aside that day to have your photo taken. We also need to
update addresses, phone numbers and email address. Don’t assume that the office
has updated information, as we are finding that in many cases we do not have
current information. Thank you! Casseroles, Cookies and Fellowship
- Saturday, March 29 Come be a part of our Heart &
Hands Ministry on Saturday, March 29th at 9 am at church. We
will be putting together some casseroles and baking some cookies to share with
others. All you need to do is show up and we’ll provide the “work”. There will
be plenty of mixing, stirring, wrapping, labeling, etc., plus loads of fun and
fellowship to go around. Bring a friend too! Deficit Reduction Yard-Craft-Bake Organization for the Deficit Reduction Yard-Craft-Bake Communion to Shut-Ins Do you know of a shut in who would like communion brought to them? If
so, please contact the church office or Pastor Steve. Check It out - Our Church Library Take time to browse the church library and you will see titles that
inspire and motivate There is also an extensive musical CD collection and DVD/VHS
to entertain you. Just be sure to sign out what you borrow. Attendance and Financial Report: Were you here? 2/9 2/16 2/23 3/2 74 46 48 44 Local Budget $974 $403 $1,242
$1,136 The
Church’s Mission “Springbrook” (Formerly Upstate Home for
Children) Springbrook serves persons of all ages with special concerns for particular age
groupings: Birth to age 5: Springbrook’s comprehensive
early intervention options encourages exploration, discovery, accomplishment,
and growth with a full range of supports for the youngest children with
developmental disabilities, including autism. Programs are designed to fit a
wide spectrum of learning styles, needs, and abilities, each with specialized
staff and tailored learning environments. The dedicated staff provides services
to children ages 5-21 with developmental disabilities, including autism, and
who have IQ scores falling below 70. Spring brook offers an educational program
for children who live at home with their families or a residential program for
those children who need a higher level of care and support in a 24-hour
setting. Springbrook provides lifelong support to adults
with disabilities through varied programs like community homes, ongoing
therapies, employment readiness, and community recreation with peer groups.
Learning is a lifelong process for everyone served by Springbrook.
Programs are designed to help adult clients achieve their goals, increase their
independence, and reach their full potential. Board
of Missions Spotlight Items: 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! Community News and Events Lenten Luncheons Thursdays,
March 13 through April 9 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 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” Classic Club at St. Paul’s –
March Schedule Mondays 9 am – 11:45 am at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, Penn Yan. Open to all, transportation is available
through Pro Action (536-5515). March 3 – Bingo & Games March 10 – Making Fleece hats for kids March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day trivia & games (luncheon to follow) March 24 – Baking Day March 31 – Coupons for our Military families For information about Classic Club call 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 Service
Information 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 John 3: 16 |