PENN YAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
224 Main Street
February 10, 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 Psalm 130 Pg. 684 OT
*Hymn “All
Things Bright and Beautiful”
No. 267
Birthday
choice of Sheryl Robbins
*Silent Prayer &
Invocation
We call out to you, O Lord, forgive
our sins. Heal the broken places in us and fill us with the peace that comes
from being committed to you. Teach us to wait eagerly for the signs of your
presence in us. Make us bold in speech and deed so that we may honor you in all
we do. We ask this in the name of the one who taught us to pray…
*The Lord’s Prayer
Anthem “Go
in Love”
Price & Besig
Children’s Time
Report of the Gideons Ken Mast
*Hymn “In
the Garden” Insert
Birthday
hymn of Eva Dillon
Prayers with the People
Scripture Matthew
25:1-13
Pg. 37 NT
Message “Be Prepared, Stay Prepared” 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 “Lord,
Speak to Me, That I May Speak”
No. 426
vs. 1,3,5
*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 Floyd & Gordon
Cornell from Marge Cornell.
“LOVE WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS”
A
VALENTINE CELEBRATION
Everyone is invited to this time of fellowship
as the youth of our church will
entertain you with songs, poems, and skits.
Meet St.
Valentine & taste of refreshments
served up with a
Heart-full of Valentine Love!
Today at 11 a.m. in
the Great Room !
Lay
Reader: Judi Gibbs
Greeters: Eva
Dillon & Erma Mullins
Ushers:
Mary & Bob Fullagar, Judi Gibbs, Charlie Miller,
Greg
Miller, Barbara 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
Thought: I will instruct you and teach you in the way
you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8
Our Prayer Concerns…
At the Homestead: 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
Eva Jean Best *Marlene & Gene Guild Linda Potts
Tracey Bicksler Frances Hartwell Nancy Putnam
Bessie Bliss Kim Strong Imisides Lucas Ryska
Milly Bloomquist Carolyn Johnson Corrina Schultz
Pat Carroll Don Johnson Necia Smith
Rachel Carter Bill LaRock Charlie Taylor
*Mickie Christiansen Jean Wager
Phyllis & Elwood Whitbeck
*Family of Onnalee Mallory who passed away on Feb. 5.
*Brad Stewart-21yr old waiting for double lung transplant
Please keep the
church office updated on your loved ones
¨ Happy
Birthday to Sheryl Robbins!
¨ 10:30 a.m. Mary
& Martha Circle
¨ 7 p.m. Bd.
of Trustees meeting
¨ 7 p.m. Bd.
of Missions meeting
¨ 2 p.m. Bible
Study at Meadowside Apartments
¨ 6:45 p.m. Set
up tables for Lenten Luncheon
¨ Noon Lenten
Luncheon
¨ 7 p.m. Bd. of Christian Education meeting
¨ Happy
Birthday to Eva Dillon!
9 a.m. Lay Studies
Next Week’s Theme & Scripture is:
“Use Your talents for God”
Matthew 25:14-30
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,
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
Church
News
Keep ‘Em Coming –
Keep those empty
oatmeal containers coming in 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, or you may call the church office (leave a message if after hours).
Thank
you! To those who have agreed to serve on a board or committee; to those who
are currently serving and to those who have completed their terms. We
appreciate your service and dedication.
Thank
You! To Stan Ovens for cleaning
before the Lenten Luncheon.
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.
74 70 84
Current Expenses
$1,883 $1,892 $1,389
Missions 374 529 365
BT&T 237 70
313
Total $2,494 $2,491 $2,066
Lord, I’m in your hands
Lord, I’m in your heart
In your thoughts
In your plans
Never left alone.