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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street December 6, 2009
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.
Second Sunday of Advent
Prelude
Song of Praise & Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Lighting of the Second Advent Candle
Diane DeLooza & Pam Scutt
Scripture Matthew 18:1-5 Pg. 25 NT
Reading “A Little Child Shall Lead”
Prayer
Lighting the candle
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 9
Anthem “Christmas Communion Song” Callaway
Children's Time
*Hymn “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” No. 22
Scripture Matthew 2:1-12 Pg. 2 NT
Message “From You Will Come A Leader” Rev. John Tharp
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
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” No. 29 vs. 1,2
Ordinance of the Lord's Supper
Welcome to the Lord's Table
Vision Statement
Community of Prayer
Sharing the Bread
Sharing the Cup
Prayer of Thanks and the Lord's Prayer
*Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” No. 29 vs. 3
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are able, you are invited to stand
Greeters: Greg, Tammy, Erik & Kyle Miller
Ushers: Pat Ames, Shelly Bicksler, Jack Clancy,
Erma Mullins, Cheryl Stewart
Choir Director: Nancy Tharp
Pastor: Rev. Dr. John R. Tharp
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
Church E-mail: pyfbc224@gmail.com
Church Website: pennyanfbc.com
Today's bulletin is in memory of F. Marion Tharp.
~ John & Nancy Tharp
Today's Sunday School Topics
Elementary Program - “How Does God Want Me To Live?”
Pre-Teen Program – Theme - “Who Is Jesus? -
What Would Jesus Play On His iPod?”
Adult Program – Theme: Covenant Communities-“Running To Jesus”
Please Be In Prayer For
At Clinton Crest: Burton Barcliff Margaret Hartwell
Alice Fairbrother Gerry Lane
At the Homestead: Helen Ansley Virginia DeLooza
Alberta Gottshall Viola Gray Willie Nelson
Luella Passage Dick Sharman Irene Wachala
At the Manor: Helena Cranmer Kathleen Clayson
Georgia Ovens
Our Special Missionaries:
Ms. Kristy Engel ~ Dominican Republic
Ms. Cynthia Harper ~ Cameron Community Ministries, Rochester
Prayers for:
Mary Armstrong John Paul Hunt The Schroo Family
Eva Jean Best Don Johnson Frieda Slocum
Kathleen Beyea Lori Lawrence Brad Stewart
Barbara Gifford Barbara Mortensen Charlie Taylor
Gary Fuller Wayne McBaker Rick Weir
Chris Fuqua Mary Murphy Emma Wheeler
Bill Gillette Doug Passage Ralph Wilkes
Mary Gillette Lorraine Phillips
Michele & Jeff Hager and baby
Ryan Barkley 19 year old had heart surgery
President Obama, Congress & State Legislatures in this difficult time
Please keep the church office updated on your loved one.
This Week’s Schedule & Announcements
Today
¨ 3 pm Wellspring Service
Monday, December 7
¨ 7 pm Community Chorus
Tuesday, December 8
¨ Noon Ladies Circle Out to Lunch to Antique Inn
¨ 7 pm Bd. Of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, December 9
¨ 5 pm Backpack Program
¨ 6:30 pm Girl Scouts Meeting
¨ 7 pm Membership Class: Life In The Holy Spirit
¨ Happy Birthday to Deb Eveland!
Thursday, December 10
¨ 7 pm Boy Scout's Meeting
Friday, December 11
¨ 6 pm Community Chorus rehearsal
¨ 6:30 All Church Christmas Party!
Saturday, December 12
¨ 9 am Keuka Quilters
Next Week’s Theme & Scripture
“He Will Be Called a Nazarene”
Matthew2:16-23
Church News
Happening in December – watch for more information
8th – Ladies Group Out to Lunch to Antique Inn
11th – All Church Christmas Party
13th – Community Chorus Christmas Concert
15th – Christmas Caroling
20th – Children's Christmas Program
24th – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Fun Night
Your Bd. Of Missions is sponsoring a Fun Night on Friday, Dec. 11, from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. You're All Invited!!!
We will be assisting the young people of our church school in making a cloth mural of the Nativity Scene. We will need lots of adults (particularly those of you who are young at heart) to help the kids in cutting and gluing. We will wind up with refreshments and a Christmas DVD. Come and have Fun! Bring your grandchildren!! We have need of material in the following colors: tan, brown, white, yellow, flesh color, purple and light blue. We need the material in the church office by Dec. 1.
Christmas Caroling
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Join us next Tuesday for a fun time of caroling and spreading Christmas Cheer! We'll meet here at the church at 3:30 pm. Drivers are needed to shuttle. Wear red, santa hats, elf hats , blinking noses or your reindeer antlers and make this a special time. Bring your friends along. If you would like the group to make a stop at your home, call the church office by Mon. Dec 14, and we will put you on the list.
Church Directory
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Our church is going to publish a new pictorial directory through Olan Mills. Reserve your appointment time today at the sign up location in the foyer. Each family/household that comes for photography and portrait viewing at the church will receive a complimentary directory and 8X10 custom color portrait. You will be able to view and select your portraits electronically from a variety of poses. Sign up to reserve your time today!!
From the Church Office
It's that time of year again, time for the boards and committees to prepare their year end annual reports. They need to be available for the congregation to review on Jan. 10 with the annual meeting being on Jan. 17. Please have them into the office no later than Dec. 31. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thanks to Marge Cornell for organizing the Ladies Out to Lunch date.
Fill the Church with Poinsettias on Christmas
If you would like to place a poinsettia or other plant in church for Christmas in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, please fill out the portion below and place in the collection plate, or you may leave it in the church office. Bring your chosen plant to the church by Sunday, December 20.
Given by: _______________________________________________
In Memory of: ___________________________________________
In Honor of: _____________________________________________
Community News
Service for Peace
Monday, Dec. 7
There will be a Prayer Service for Peace at Norton Chapel at 7:30 pm. Open to the community.
Christmas Concert
Sunday, Dec. 13
The Community Chorus annual Christmas Concert will be held here at FBC at 3 pm. This year's theme is “A Medieval & Renaissance Christmas Concert” featuring a “Ceremony of Carols” and a carol sing-a-long.
Christmas Service
Sunday, Dec. 13
The community is invited to attend a Christmas Service at Norton Chapel. Time 7:30 pm.
Holiday Cookie Walk
Saturday, Dec. 19
The KCCH annual benefit will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 10am til the cookies sell out.
Gospel Music Club
The White Stone Chapel opens its doors for a Gospel Music Club. Currently they meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights at 6 pm. In January they will meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. For more information you may call 694-8997.
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? 11/15 11/22 11/29
74 76 65
Current Expenses $986 $1,235 $1,437
Missions 223 263 455
BT&T 151 126 200
Total $1,360 $1,624 $2,092