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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street November 21, 2010
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 Sheryl Robbins
Song of Praise “The Bond of Love” PB no.11
Welcome & Announcements
*Hymn “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” No. 551
*Invocation – “A Litany of Thanksgiving” see insert
Scripture Reading Psalm 100 OT pg. 661
Anthem “Count Your Blessings” Excell
Children's Time
Sharing Our Blessings
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
*Hymn “We Gather Together” No. 559
Scripture Philippians 4:4-9 NT pg. 269
Sermon “Counting Our Blessings” Rev. Richard Burke
Offertory “The Homecoming” Pianist: Barb Stewart arr. Hagood Hardey
*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 “Now Thank We All Our God” No. 555
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are able, you are invited to stand.
Lay Reader: Greg Marion
Greeters: Jack, Ethel, Ralph & Eli Clancy
Ushers: Stan Ovens, Cindy Ovens, Clifford LeBarr
Organist: Sheryl Robbins
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
Office hours: 9 am – Noon Mon.-Fri.
Church E-mail: pyfbc224@gmail.com
Church Website: pennyanfbc.com
Interim Pastor: Rev. Richard D. Burke
2215 Clark Road, Penn Yan
315-536-0021
Please be in Prayer for:
Milly Bloomquist John Paul Hunt
Holly Buchanan Mary Murphy
Tom Burke Marion Perry
Margaret Drakely Keith Pierce
Alice Fairbrother Jennifer Schoen
Bill Gillette Charlie Taylor
Deya Glover Stub Vaughn
Mary Beth Greene Elwood & Phyllis Whitbeck
Bernie Gridley
Please keep the church office updated on your loved one.
Our Special Missionaries:
Kristy Engel–Dominican Republic
Cynthia Harper–Cameron Community Ministries, Rochester, NY
Clark Meadows: Ralph Wilkes
Clinton Crest: Burton Barcliff Alice Fairbrother
Kathryn Clayson Gerry Lane
The Homestead: Helen Ansley Virginia DeLooza
Dick Sharman Willie Nelson
Irene Wachala Ruth Sampson
The Manor: Helena Cranmer Margaret Hartwell
Georgia Ovens
Quail Summit: Alice Wise
Our Service Men and Women and their families
Our Country and it’s Leaders
Our Pastoral Search Committee
This Week’s Schedule & Announcements
Today
9:15 am Choir Practice
10 am Worship Service
11 am Children's Sunday School
11 am Adult Sunday School: “God's Revelation to Moses”
11 am Pack Thanksgiving Baskets
11:30 am Homecoming Sunday – Appetizers Served
12 Noon Homecoming Sunday Dinner
5 pm Wellspring Fellowship
Happy Birthday to Judi Gibbs !
Monday, November 22
7 pm Community Chorus
7:30 pm Council of Churches Meeting at St. Mark's Episcopal
Wednesday, November 24
7 pm “The Miracle of Life Change” Small Group
Thursday, November 25
Happy Thanksgiving!
Saturday, November 27
Happy Birthday to Margaret Drakely !
Next Week's Theme & Scripture:
Start of Advent: Theme - The Cast of Christmas
“Simeon and Anna: Waiting & Witnessing” - Luke 2:25-40
Church News
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service - Today @ 3 pm
The Penn Yan Council of Churches invites you to join in a
Service of Thanksgiving at St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Rev. Marilyn Wood, Pastor at Dresden UMC will deliver the message, there will be an ecumenical choir and an offering will be collected that will benefit our local food pantry.
Come Help Decorate the Sanctuary - Saturday, December 4
Everyone is invited to join this festive event! Bring a morning snack to share: coffee cake, cider, donuts, juice, bagels & cream cheese. We will start at 9:30 am. See You Here!!!
Can You Help?
Cristine Conklin needs a ride to Dundee Family Care Center on Monday, December 6, for a 10 am appointment. Call Cristine at 536-0415 if you can help her out.
December Kid's Club !
Under the guidance of Eileen Modafarri there will be a Kid's Club Christmas Activity Night on December 17, that will be open to kids in grades K-5. The plan is to hold this from 6-8 pm and with the help of volunteers the children will be served a simple meal and have some craft time. If you would like to volunteer your time to help that evening or if you would like to help in another way we need: pre-baked cut-out cookies to decorate, and some small unisex pre-wrapped gifts or you may give a monetary donation. If you need more information call Eileen at
Ladies: Let's Go Out to Lunch
The Mary & Martha Circle will be going out to lunch to the Antique Inn for their December meeting. We are inviting ALL ladies of the church to go with us. Our date is Tuesday, December 14. Please call Erma Mullins at 536-8730 to make your reservations.
Poinsettias for the Sanctuary
It's a tradition that every Christmas Season we adorn the sanctuary with poinsettias. If you would like to place a plant in the sanctuary for the Christmas Season in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, please fill out the portion below and put it in the offering plate or you may leave it in the church office. Bring your plant to the church anytime after December 4.
Given by: ______________________________________
In Memory of: __________________________________
In Honor of: ___________________________________
Community News
Red Cross Needs & Things
Currently they are in need of: diapers; size 3,4,5,6, paper towels, laundry soap and dish soap. Look for the “Red Cross” box.
Food Pantry
For the month of November the Food Pantry is asking for breakfast cereals and boxed macaroni and cheese. Anything you can do to help is very much appreciated!!
Office for the Aging Sunday Bus Riders
You are asked to contact Mickie Christiansen at 536-6345 if you wish to remain on the riders list.
Egg Cartons
Oak Hill Bulk Foods will be the collection point for your egg cartons. You may drop them off at their store on Route 14A.
Attendance and Financial Report
Were you here? 10/31 11/7 11/14
61 60 60
Current Expenses $1,052 $3,431 $1,324
Missions 186 640 671
BT&T 110 364 236
Total $1,348 $4,435 $2,231
A Litany of Thanksgiving
Leader: Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us.
For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea,
People: We thank you, Lord
Leader: For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ,
People: We thank you, Lord.
Leader: For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends,
People: We thank you, Lord.
Leader: For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,
People: We thank you, Lord.
Leader: For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,
People: We thank you, Lord.
Leader: For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity,
People: We thank you, Lord.
Leader: For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice,
People: We thank you, Lord.
Leader: For the communion of saints, in all times and places,
People: We thank you, Lord.
Leader: Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord:
People: To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
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.