FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
PENN YAN
224 Main
Street December 30,
2007
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
Lighting of
the Advent Wreath
Greg,
Tammy, Erik and Kyle Miller
Scripture
Meditation
Reading
Prayer
Lighting
the Candles
*Hymn “O Come, All Ye
Faithful” No. 41
Birthday choice of Daryl Johnson
Anthem “Sing Out the News!”
Children’s Time
*Hymn “Shall We Gather at the
River” Insert
Birthday hymn for Virginia DeLooza
*Prayers of the people
Scripture Matthew 2:1-12 Pg. 2 NT
Message “The
Songs of Christmas”
God’s
Final Word: The Song of the Wise Men
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 “On Eagle’s Wings” Insert
Birthday song of Karen Rasmussen
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to and are able, you are invited to stand.
Thought: God bless us all! No
exceptions.
Church News
Mark your calendar for a fun night at the Castillo’s. Bring
a snack to share and we will see you at 7 p.m.
Inquirers
Event – January 16 @ 7 p.m.
If you would like information about baptism and being a
member of our church, you can find it at this event. Our Deacons will provide a
delicious assortment of homemade desserts and there will be a short program
about the church and what it means to be a member here. If you have any
questions about this event please contact the church office at 536-9821 or one
of the Deacons.
Thank You!
I wish to thank everyone for the prayers, cards and gifts
that were sent during my stay in the hospital. God bless you all! Frances Hartwell
REPORTS
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING ARE DUE BY JANUARY 7, 2008. THE MEETING IS JANUARY 20.
Dear Church Friends,
Your Christmas card and message was a bright
spot in this Christmas time. I am sorry you did not receive the news of Rev.
Munger’s release from a time of pain and suffering to go to his Father in
Heaven on August 27, 2007. Our years in Penn Yan Church were filled with many
memories and joys. God be with you all!
Fondly, Leslie Munger
¨ New Years Eve – The office will be closed
¨ Happy Birthday to Virginia DeLooza!
¨ Happy Birthday to Daryl Johnson!
¨ Happy New Year! – the office is closed
¨ Happy Birthday to Fran Hartwell! – We will sing Fran’s birthday song next Sunday.
85 46 94 -125
Current Expenses $1,851 $1,406 $2,583
Missions 625 378 1,104
BT&T
5,205 150 327
Total $7,681 $1,934 $4,014
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 Jamie Twist Conal
Smith Shane Slayton (Keuka College Student)
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
Bessie Bliss Kim
Strong Imisides Lucas
Ryska
Milly Bloomquist Carolyn
Johnson Corrina
Schultz
Pat Carroll Don
Johnson Necia
Smith
Rachel Carter Bob
& Mary Jones Charlie
Taylor
*Mickie Christiansen Bill
LaRock Jean
Wager Phyllis & Elwood Whitbeck
Family & Friends of Gertrude Glenowski who passed away 12/23
Please keep the church office updated on your loved ones
There’s no such thing as
too many prayers.
Next
Week’s Theme & Scripture is:
“Valuing
People”
Matthew
5:21-26
Greeters: George & Joyce Slocum
Ushers: Erma Mullins, Margaret Hartwell,
Barbara Stewart,
Cheryl Stewart, Stan Ovens
Organist: Carrie Fuqua
Choir Director: Nancy Tharp
Pastor: John R. Tharp
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
E-mail: pyfbc@peoplepc.net
Church Website: www.oocities.org/pennyanfbc/index.html
Welcome Friends!
We are glad you worshiped with us today. If you are a
visitor or are attending for the first time, we ask that you honor us by
sharing the following information. Please place this sheet in the offering
plate.
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_____I would like information about the programs of the
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