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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street
January 4, 2009
Penn Yan, New York 10:00
A.M.
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.
New Year’s Sunday
Prelude
Songs of Praise &
Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture Reading Hebrews
11:1-6 Pg. 305 NT
*Hymn “I
Danced in the Morning”
No. 302
Birthday choice of Beth DeLooza
*Silent Prayer
and Invocation
Dear Lord, We need the
solid feel of certainty in our lives. The foundations of peace, security, and
well-being have been shaken and we come to you for the solid witness of your
presence. Open this new year with a fresh flow of your spirit. Let our goal be
a single desire to be more like Jesus. We pray this in His name. Amen.
Anthem “Who
Would Send a Baby?” Mary Kay Beall
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Children’s Time
*Hymn “I
Sing the Mighty Power of God”
No. 288
Prayers of the People
Scripture Isaiah 51:1-5 Pg. 798
OT
Message “The
Shaping of Memory” Pastor 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 “Become to Us the Living Bread” No. 500
vs. 1,2
Ordinance of The Lord’s
Supper
Welcome to
The Lord’s Table
Church
Covenant
Community of
Prayer
Sharing the
Bread
Sharing the
Cup
Prayer of
Thanks and The Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn “Become to Us the Living Bread” No. 500
vs. 3
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are
able, you are invited to stand.
Lay Reader: Lyle Conrad
Greeters: Bob
& Mary Fullagar
Ushers: Pat
Ames, Shelley Bicksler, Jack Clancy, Erma Mullins
and Cheryl
Stewart
Organist: Carrie
Ahearn
Choir
Director: Nancy Tharp
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
E-mail: pyfbc@peoplepc.com
Church Website: www.oocities.org/pennyanfbc/index.html
Our Prayer Concerns…
At the Homestead: Luella
Passage Alberta Gottshall
Virginia
DeLooza Willie Nelson
Helen Ansley Alice Wise
Our Special Interest Missionaries:
Mrs. Susan Harding Dr. James & Rev. Debra Kelsey
Prayers for:
Mary Armstrong Kim Strong Imisides Barbara Stewart
Eva Jean Best Don Johnson Brad Stewart
*Bessie Bliss Lori Lawrence Charlie Taylor
Pat Carroll Mary Ellen Mattison Phil Trautman
Judi Gibbs Doug Mattison Jean Wager
Helena Cranmer Barbara Mortensen Ralph Wilkes
Bill Gillette *Keith Pierce Phyllis & Elwood Whitbeck
Marlene Guild *Dick Sharman
Alicia Hurlburt
*Indicates that special prayers are needed.
Please keep the
church office updated on your loved ones
¨ 7pm Bd.
of Missions
¨ 7pm Diaconate
¨ 6pm Youthgroup
¨ Happy
Birthday to Beth DeLooza!
¨ 7pm Advisory
Board
Saturday, January 10
7pm Game night at the Castillo’s
Next
Week’s Theme & Scripture is…
“Profiles
in Courage” I Corinthians 16:13-24
Church
News
Advisory
Council
This Thursday,
January 8, at 7 pm the Advisory Council will meet in the library to set the
proposed budget for 2009. All officers and board representatives must be in
attendance.
Budget Hearing
On Thursday, January
15, at 7 pm there will be a hearing on the proposed budget for 2009.
Annual Meeting
and Potluck Luncheon
On Sunday, January
18, there will be a potluck lunch at noon. Bring a dish to pass and your own
table service. The annual meeting will begin promptly at 12:45 pm.
Your annual reports
should be is as soon as possible. We try to have them ready for the
congregation to view a week before the annual meeting.
Nursery Rotation
Help is needed in the
nursery. A new list will be generated in February and we are in need of
volunteers to sit with the children during the worship service. Our hope is to
get enough people so that we can rotate. Is this a ministry that interests you?
Would you consider volunteering in the nursery on a rotating schedule? Contact
Eileen Modaffari at 315-759-3080.
We Need Your Pledge Cards
Did you know that if
you feel you can’t pledge at this time, we still need to have your cards
returned? You may note on the card: Will
Give as I Can and bring your card back to church. In the event that you no
longer have your card, please mark your intentions on a blank piece of paper
along with your name. Thank You!
Christine Conklin is
in need of rides to two doctor’s appointments.
1. Jan. 15, at 11:45 to Clifton Springs
2. Jan. 27, at 10:30 to Geneva
If you can help her
out see her after church or give Christine a call at 536-0415.
90 74 57
Current Expenses $3,137
$2,163 $2,513
Missions 1,435 1,048
453
BT&T 2,398 235 127
Total $6,970 $3,446 $3,093
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Thought: The prayers of
God’s people have power. See James 5:16 |