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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street October 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.
Prelude
Song of Praise & Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture Reading Deuteronomy6:4-9 Pg. 197 OT
*Hymn “This is My Father's World” No. 293
Birthday choice of Polly Logan
*Unison Invocation
Love is from you, Lord. Our love is just a faint echo of your love for us. Yet, we go too long without sharing our love for you, doing acts of love for others, and going deeper in our love for the “least of these.” Help us to be open to the love of Jesus Christ and the working of your Holy Spirit in us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen
Anthem “This Lonesome Valley” Price & Besig
Children’s Time
*Hymn “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” No. 326
Birthday hymn of Jean Brewer
Scripture I Corinthians 13:4-7 Pg. 233 NT
Message “Leading Your Heart” 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 “To God Be the Glory” No. 485 vs. 1
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 “To God Be the Glory” No. 485 vs. 2
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are able, you are invited to stand.
Lay Reader: Dianne DeLooza
Greeters: Marion Perry & Janice Knecht
Ushers: Pat Ames, Shelley Bicksler, Jack Clancy,
Erma Mullins, Cheryl Stewart
Organist: Connie Gibson
Choir Director: Nancy Tharp
Pastor: Rev. Dr. John R. Tharp
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
Church E-mail: pyfbc224@gmail.com
Church Website: www.oocities.org/pennyanfbc/index.html
Today’s bulletin is in memory of Carolyn and John Lewis.
~Barbara & Tom Burke
Please Be in Prayer for …
At Clinton Crest: Burton Barcliff Kathleen Clayson
Gerry Lane Margaret Hartwell
Georgia Ovens
At the Homestead: Helen Ansley Virginia DeLooza
Alberta Gottshall Viola Gray Willie Nelson
Luella Passage Dick Sharman Irene Wachala
Barbara Gates
At the Manor: Helena Cranmer
Our Special Missionaries:
Ms. Kristy Engel ~ Dominican Republic
Ms. Cynthia Harper ~ Cameron Community Ministries, Rochester
Prayers for:
Mary Armstrong Mary Gillette The Schroo Family
Debbie Appleton *Marlene Guild Frieda Slocum
Eva Jean Best John Paul Hunt George Slocum
Kathleen Beyea Kim Strong Imisides Barbara Stewart
Bessie Bliss Don Johnson Brad Stewart
Milly Bloomquist Lori Lawrence Charlie Taylor
Pat Carroll McBryan Family Rick Weir
Judi Gibbs Barbara Mortensen Emma Wheeler
Bill Gillette Dorothy Mott Ralph Wilkes
Lorraine Phillips The Whitbecks
Chris Fuqua and family
Family of Warner Gibbs
Ethel Clancy's Family living in the Philippines
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
¨ 11 am Adult Sunday School: “New Life In Christ”
Monday, October 5
¨ 6:30 pm Keuka Quilters
¨ 7 pm Community Chorus
Tuesday, October 6
¨ 7 pm Deacon's meeting
¨ 7 pm Bd. Of Mission meeting
¨ 6:30 pm Girl Scouts meeting
Wednesday, October 7
¨ 5 pm Backpack Program
¨ 7 pm Encouraging One Another - small group
¨ Happy Birthday to Polly Logan!
Thursday, October 8
¨ 6 pm Milly's Pantry meeting
¨ 7 pm Boy Scout meeting
¨ 7 pm Bd. Of Christian Education meeting
¨ Happy Birthday to Jean Brewer!
Saturday, October 10
¨ 9 am Keuka Quilters in the great room
Next Week’s Theme & Scripture
“African Perspective”
Acts 8:26-40
Featuring a dialogue with Dauda Abubakar
Church News
Make a Note!
New E-mail address for FBC: pyfbc224@gmail.com
Services for Warner Gibbs
will be held at Townsend Wood Funeral Chapel 201 E. Elm St. Calling hours will be today from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be Monday, Oct. 5, at 2:30 pm. at Townsend Wood Funeral Chapel.
From the Office
The following dates are still available for Memorial Bulletins:
Dec. 6,13,20. Forms are available on the table outside of the office or contact the office at 536-9821. $10 for each notice helps to defray church operating costs.
Happening This Month
Oct. 16-18 Festival of Faith Weekend
Oct. 24 2nd Fall Fest Workday
Oct. 25 World Mission Offering will be received
Oct. 25 Gad-Abouts to Atlanta for Chicken & Biscuits
Oct. 31 3rd Fall Fest Workday
Community News
The Network of Spiritual Progressives presents:
Fall Family Fun - Saturday, Oct. 17, 6:30 pm at PYUMC fellowship hall. There will be stories and songs. Featuring Chris Holder and Craig Sandberg. The event is free, refreshments available for sale. Donations accepted to support NSP Mini Grants to programs that serve young people.
Rummage Sale
The First Presbyterian Church will hold a rummage sale on Friday, Oct. 9 from 9am-3pm. Bag sale at 2 pm.
Concert
There will be a concert to benefit Penn Yan's historic Sampson Theater on Friday, Oct. 9 at 8 pm at the PYMS. Scotland's Great Celtic Band will be in concert. Tickets are $15 per person, $12 each for groups of 20 or more, and are available at Long's Cards & books,
Attendance and Financial Report
Were you here? 9/13 9/20 9/27
68 69 59
Current Expenses $845 $1,633
Missions 90 878
BT&T 42 265
Total $977 $2,776
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.