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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street October 16, 2011
Penn Yan, New York 10:00 AM
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
Chimes
*Song of Praise “Make Me a Blessing” PB no. 10
Welcome & Announcements
*Call to Worship See below
*Hymn “Come, All You Servants of the Lord” No. 242
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 55:1-2 OT pg. 803
Unison Prayer
Our Heavenly Father, each week we pray, 'Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.' Give us understanding of these words, so that we may be fruitful in our work for You. Forgive us for focusing our energies on small self-serving concerns. Turn our hearts and our lives toward being people of service who share the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ our Lord with others. Amen
Anthem “Give Us A Vision”
Something For the Child In All of Us
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Offertory 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.
*Hymn “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” No. 514
Gospel Reading Luke 10:1-2 NT pg. 95
Sermon “Called As A People of Mission” Rev. Linda Foody
*Hymn “Amazing Grace” No. 280
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are able, you are invited to stand.
Lay Reader: George Jensen
Greeters: Sue & Rick Willson
Ushers: Stan Ovens, Cindy Ovens, Clifford LeBarr
Organist: Carrie Ahearn
Choir Director: Barbara Stewart
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
Church E-mail: pyfbc224@gmail.com
Church Website: pennyanfbc.com
Interim Pastor: Rev. Linda J. Foody
2215 Clark Road
Pastor's Phone: 536-0021
Pastor's Email: lindafoody@hotmail.com
Please be in Prayer for:
Barbara Gage Mary Murphy
Mary Beth Greene George Slocum
Betty Johnson Ida Tharp
Greg Marion Katherine Warren
Michael McBride Stacy Whitney
Our Special Missionaries:
Kristy Engel Dominican Republic
Cynthia Harper Cameron Community Ministries, Rochester, NY
Clark Meadows: Ralph Wilkes
Quail Summit: Alice Wise
Clinton Crest: Burton Barcliff Kathryn Clayson
Doris Barcliff Margaret Drakely
The Homestead: Helen Ansley Virginia DeLooza
Dick Sharman Willie Nelson
Irene Wachala Ethel Hoose
The Manor: Helena Cranmer Margaret Hartwell
Georgia Ovens
Our Service Men and Women and their families
Our Country and it's Leaders
Our Pastoral Search Committee
Please keep the church office updated on your loved one.
This Week’s Schedule & Announcements
Today
5 pm Wellspring
Happy Birthday to Greg Marion!
Monday, October 17
November Newsletter deadline
7 pm Community Chorus
Tuesday, October 18
3:30 pm Board of Missions
7 pm Wellspring Bible Quiz
Wednesday, October 19
4 pm Backpack Program
Thursday, October 20
7 pm Advisory Council
7 pm Boy Scout Dinner of Honor
Saturday, October 22
7 am Wellspring
9 am Keuka Quilters
Next Week 's Theme & Scripture:
“Called According to God's Purpose”
Habakkuk 2:1-4, Romans 8:28-30
Church News
Advisory Council Meeting - Thursday, October 20, 7 pm
Be advised that there will be a meeting of the Advisory Council. Anyone who has any item to bring before the Advisory Council please notify the Vice Moderator either in person or leave a note in the mailbox by October 16.
New Support Group - Starting Thursday, October 27 @ 6pm
Are you a caregiver? Do you feel isolated? Do you fight with feelings of guilt? Do you ever want to just be able to talk with someone for reassurance or direction?
Introducing “We Are Caregivers”. A casual support group to help you know you're not alone. All are welcome. Who you care for isn't important. Whether you're the caregiver of an elderly person or of someone of any age who just needs your help to live their life, this is an opportunity to get together with others going through similar circumstances. If you have been a caregiver it the past, you may be the source of encouragement or advice for someone who needs your help now. Join us one the 4th Thursday of each month at 6 pm in the church library. The first meeting will be held Thursday, October 27. Please bring a potluck dish-to-pass.
Questions – contact: Cathy MacDougall's daytime business phone Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm 531-8390
or Pastor Linda at the church office Mon-Fri 536-9821.
WAC ~ We Are Caregivers ~ We Aren't Crazy ~ We Are Courageous!
Yes I Can Help!
Mary Beth Greene is in need of rides on Mon Wed & Fri to Victor for dialysis treatments. This is a commitment from 11:30am-6pm. Call Mary Beth at 304-532-2205.
Be A Greeter
Every Sunday when you come to church you are welcomed in the door by a greeter. Is that something YOU can do? A greeter simply says “hello” and hands out bulletins. Call the church office if you would like to serve in this capacity. 536-9821.
FBC Membership
If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a member of First Baptist Church please speak with Rev. Foody or one of the Deacons.
“The Invisible War” Wednesday, October 26 @ 7pm
Have you ever wondered if Satan really IS waging some kind of war against us? The Bible clearly teaches us that Satan is on a mission to destroy God's people. The problem is, Satan doesn't telegraph his temptations and schemes. Instead, he's very secretive as he attempts to lead Christians down a delicate, subtle, gradual path of deception.
- Is there an unseen battle?
- How can I defend myself?
- How can I win?
That's what we'll study in the upcoming SMALL GROUP MEETINGS beginning Wed., Oct. 12 at 7 pm in the choir room. These meetings are open to ALL INTERESTED in learning how we can have a sure victory over the enemy! May this study increase your wisdom and strengthen you for the future! Keep Looking Up! ~ Cheryl Stewart
Mission Report
In order to pay all our budgeted obligations by the end of the year, we must receive at least $4750 before December 31st. This is an average of $365 per week or a total of $1825 in October from pledges, gifts and a percentage of the loose offering. In the first two weeks of October, we received a total of $335.20 for an average of $167.60. World Mission Offering Contributions to date: $47.00 toward a goal of $1000.
Community News
Ham Dinner
The Penn Yan United Methodist Church is hosting a Ham Dinner on Saturday, October 22, from 5 to 7 pm. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for children. Proceeds will benefit Yates County Habitat for Humanity.
Food for the Needy
Cereal, peanut butter, canned veggies/fruits, pasta and sauce are always needed.
Backpack Program
Your donations of fruit/applesauce/pudding cups, granola bars, individual size foods etc are appreciated.
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.
Attendance and Financial Report
Were you here? 9/25 10/2 10/9
65 no count no count
Current Expenses $1,638 $1,689 $ 1,178
BT&T 165 170 115
Total $1,803 $1,859 $1,293
*Call To Worship
Pastor: God calls us to be a people of mission!
People: Jesus appointed the 70 and gave them a mission. They were to travel to every town where He himself intended to go.
Pastor: Today, we have sent American Baptist International Ministries missionaries
People: to serve in more than 70 countries.
Pastor: Jesus commissioned those sent almost 2000 years ago to embody God's love and to live the Word as they went to heal the sick.
All: Today International Ministries Partners, projects and missionaries bring healing to body, mind and spirit of those who live in South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Pastor: The 70 were also told to proclaim the Word.
All: Today all IM long-term missionaries seek to make disciples for Jesus, and more than 40% of them serve those parts of the world where a majority of the people have never heard the good news of Christ.
Pastor: The deeds and the words of the 70 were translated into the call for people to be transformed.
All: Today IM efforts worldwide convey that same message as evangelistic services are held, new churches are planted, children and adults learn to read the Bible and those who never heard of Jesus choose to become his followers.
Pastor: The Scriptures come to life in the work supported by our World Mission offering gifts.
All: We accompany those gifts with our prayers for God's power to work through International Ministries so that the kingdom of God continues to expand around the globe!
Pastor: Yet our work is not complete with this giving.
People: Many in our own community do not know Christ! We must find ways to reach the lost in our own community with the good news!
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.
He who kneels before God
can stand before anyone!