FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street February 3,
2008
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.
Prelude
Songs of Praise &
Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture
Reading Matthew 7:24-29 Pg. 10 NT
*Hymn “Praise,
My Soul, the King of Heaven”
No. 478
*Silent Prayer &
Invocation:
The more
we live in your way, O Lord, the more we find your word to be rock solid. When
the storm comes, help our faith to remain strong. When our neighbor’s house is
shaken let us offer the steady assurance of our faith. When a new and powerful
wave rushes in, let us stand together as a people of faith. We ask this in
Jesus’ name. Amen.
Anthem “This
Is the Message” Eugene
Butler
Children’s Time
*Hymn “In
the Garden” Insert
Birthday
choice of Karen Taylor
Scripture Matthew
7:13-23
Pg. 9 NT
Message “Finding The
Truth” Rev. John R. 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 “Bread
of the World in Mercy Broken” No. 502
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
The Lord’s
Prayer
There is no tradition of bread making in Japan, rice was and still is
the main staple. Historically, bread came to Japan when the government decided
to court the influences of Europe (around the middle of the last century).
Recipes were brought into Japan and the Japanese soon acquired a taste for
bread. Shokupan bread is the most popular in the country, well liked because of
its soft texture and sweetness. Sandwiches usually consist of fruit. By the
way, bread machines were invented in Japan because full ovens take up too much
space.
*Hymn “O
Worship the King, All Glorious Above!”
No. 476
vs.
1&5
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are
able, you are invited to stand.
The
flowers on the altar this morning are in loving memory of “Bud” Bloomquist from
his family.
Lay Reader: Marge Cornell
Greeters: Jeanette O’Brien and Marge Moulton
Ushers: Shelley Bicksler, Jack Clancy, Greg & Nancy Marion,
Erma Mullins Cheryl Stewart
Organist: Carrie Ahearn
Choir Director: Nancy Tharp
Pastor: John R. 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: Onnalee
Mallory Luella Passage Alberta Gottshall Willie Nelson Alice Wise
Clinton Crest: Ralph Seager Milly Burke
Friends with long term-illness: Elmer Cranmer
Loved ones serving in the Armed Forces: Jennifer Willson
Conal Smith Shane
Our Special Interest Missionaries: *see bulletin boards for more info
Rev. Virgil Nelson Kathy Pearce
Prayers for: Marge Cornell Lori Lawrence
Helen Ansley Bill Gillette Doug Passage
Mary Armstrong Mary Beth Greene Billie Potts
Roy Bell *Marlene & Gene Guild Linda Potts
Eva Jean Best Frances Hartwell Nancy Putnam
Tracey Bicksler Kim Strong Imisides Lucas Ryska
Bessie Bliss Carolyn Johnson Corrina Schultz
Milly Bloomquist Don Johnson Necia Smith
Pat Carroll Bill LaRock Charlie Taylor
Rachel Carter Jean Wager
*Mickie Christiansen Phyllis & Elwood Whitbeck
*Brad Stewart-21yr old waiting for double lung transplant
Please keep the
church office updated on your loved ones
Thought: Commit to the Lord
whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
¨ Noon Mexican
Lunch in the Great Room
¨ 7 p.m. Diaconate
¨ 2 p.m. Bible
Study at Meadowside Apartments
¨ 6:45 p.m. Set
up tables for Lenten Luncheon
¨ Noon Lenten
Luncheon
¨ 9 a.m. Lay
Studies
Next Week’s Theme & Scripture is:
“Be Prepared, Stay Prepared”
Matthew 25:1-13
“LOVE WITH LIGHT
REFRESHMENTS”
A
VALENTINE
CELEBRATION
Everyone is invited to this time of
fellowship
as the youth of our church
entertain you with songs, poems, and
skits.
Meet St. Valentine
and taste of refreshments
served up with a
Heart-full of
Valentine Love!
Next Sunday,
February 10 @ 11 a.m.
in the Great Room
Church News_
Mary & Martha Circle
will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the library. Marge Moulton will bring dessert for the group and lead devotions. Bring your own sandwich.
On Ash Wednesday, February 6, Lent begins. During this 40-day period,
Christians reevaluate their spiritual lives. It’s a time for us to have a
spiritual check-up and to strive to live the Christian life more faithfully and
more intentionally.
One might go on a spiritual retreat, for example, spending time with a
prayer warrior, Bible expert or theologian. During Lent, attending the various
church services and study opportunities can help people grow spiritually and
become more informed about the Christian faith.
Our pilgrimage through Lent should inspire us to serve God more
faithfully in our daily lives.
Lenten Luncheons have been a longstanding
tradition in the Penn Yan Community. Sponsored by the Area Council of Churches,
they provide an opportunity for the faith community to gather for nourishment
of our bodies and souls. Lunches begin at 12:00 noon and end at 1 p.m. Each
week a different speaker will present a short meditation on some area of faith.
Join us each Thursday in Lent, beginning February 7, here at First Baptist.
Your payment of $4.00 per person may be made at the door.
Feb. 7 Gates to the Holy City Adrienne Russell PYUMC
Feb. 14 In the Upper Room Wayne Butler
PYUMC
Feb. 21 The Garden of Gethsemane John Tharp FBC
Feb. 28 The Courtyard of
Caiaphas Bob Ring St. Michael’s
Mar. 6 Golgatha Ellen Knight Dresden UMC
Mar. 13 A Garden Tomb
Wayne Butler PYUMC
Though we are still
in the midst of winter, Easter comes early this year (March 23). Please plan to
have your Easter flowers on the altar by Palm Sunday, March 16. If you wish to
place them in memory of loved ones or in honor of someone special, please
notify the church office so that your remembrance may be included in the Easter
bulletin.
Oatmeal Containers –
Remember to save your empty oatmeal
containers and bring them to church for the Youth Group. They plan to make and
deliver lots of cookies to our shut-ins. Thank You!
Help
Us Update Our Contact Information
Please
take a moment to jot down any changes to your mailing address and telephone.
E-mail addresses tend to change more often, so include any updates there as
well. You may use the blank papers in the pews and place them in the collection
plate if you please.
Congratulations!
To Jack and Ethyl Clancy on the birth of
their son; Elijah Charles. Elijah was born on the evening of Tuesday, January
29, weighing 7 lb. 15 oz.
“There is nothing in this world as delightful as a continual walk with
God. Only those who have experienced it can comprehend it. And yet I do not
recommend that you seek it solely because it is so enjoyable. Do it because of
love, and because it is what God wants … Practice … the presence of God.”
Brother Lawrence
The national flag of Japan
is a base white flag
with a large red disc representing the rising sun in its center. Its official
name in Japanese is Nisshoki “sun flag” but the flag is more commonly known as
Hinomaru “sun disc”. The exact origin of the flag of Japan is not known.
However, the sun historically had a religious connotation in Japan and the
notion of the rising sun had an important symbolic meaning. It was widely used
on banners during the 15th and 16th centuries and
officially adopted for use as the civil ensign on February 27, 1870. However,
it was not formally adopted as the national flag until August 13, 1999.
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Current Expenses
$2,395 $1,883 $1,892
Missions 226 374 529
BT&T 117 237
70
Total $2,738 $2,494 $2,491