FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PENN YAN
224 Main Street August
26, 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
Song of Praise and Worship “Shine,
Jesus Shine” No. 77
Welcome and Announcements
Scripture Reading Matthew 5:13-24 Pg. 5 NT
*Hymn “The
Old Rugged Cross”
Insert
Birthday Hymn request for Margaret
Wilbur, Christine Conklin, and Eleanor Stiles
Unison Invocation
O God our Creator, for whom the
whole family in heaven and earth is named, draw near to us that we may truly
draw near to one another, acknowledging our common humanity, confessing our sins
to one another and to you, who alone can keep us in the unity of the Spirit and
the bonds of peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Silent Prayer &
Meditation – The Lord’s Prayer (Using
“debts”)
Special Music “As the Deer/ Holy, Holy, Holy” Barbara
Stewart
Children’s Time
*Hymn “In
the Garden” Insert
Birthday
Hymn request for Anna and Tatiana Scheel
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Isaiah
58:1-12 Pg. 805 OT
Message “How
To Please God” Rev. Don
Lawrence
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 “O
For A World” No. 386
Birthday Hymn request for Cathy MacDougall
*Benediction
*Postlude
*If you wish to
and are able, you are invited to stand.
Anyone who
would like to profess faith in Christ or seek membership in our church is
welcome to come forward during the last hymn.
Lay Reader: Marge Cornell
Greeters: Betty Johnson, Lisa Wood and Brittany
Griffin
Ushers: Rita & Ed Castillo, Sheryl Robbins, Matt
Scutt,
George Slocum
and John F.M. Tharp
Organist: Carrie Fuqua
Choir Director: Nancy Tharp
Pastor: Don Lawrence
Church Phone: 315-536-9821
E-mail: pyfbc@usadatanet.net
Church Website: www.oocities.org/pennyanfbc/index.html
Thought: Prayer is the key
of the day and the lock of the night.
Our Prayer Concerns…
At the Homestead: Alberta
Gottshall Willie Nelson
Onnalee
Mallory Luella Passage
Glenna Allen Alice Wise
Clinton Crest: Ralph Seager Milly Burke
The Manor: Ruth Hollister
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:
Helen Ansley Yvonne Decker Doug Passage
Mary Armstrong Bill Gillette Billie Potts
*Anna Arredondo (Mother of Anna Scheel) Linda Potts
Roy Bell *Mary Beth Greene NancyPutnam
Eva Jean Best Marlene & Gene Guild Lucas Ryska
Bessie Bliss Kim Strong Imisides Corrina Schultz
Milly Bloomquist Carolyn Johnson Necia Smith
Pat Carroll Bob & Mary Jones Charlie Taylor
Rachel Carter Bill LaRock Jean Wager
Sherry Case Lori Lawrence Phyllis & Elwood Whitbeck
Marge Cornell *Erma Mullins
* indicates those in particular need of prayer
Church
News
“Got Jesus?”
The Board of
Christian Education is selling Tee Shirts with the “Got Jesus?” logo. The cost is $12 a shirt. We would like everyone
to have a shirt for Rally Day on September 9. All proceeds go to the Christian
Ed. program.
Pastoral
Relations Meeting
There will
be a meeting of the Pastoral Relations Committee on Thursday, September 6, at 7
p.m. Those wishing to be heard without the pastor’s presence should be there
between 7 –7:30. Those on the
committee
are: Lianwei Zhong, Gene Guild, Marge Cornell, Greg Marion, Shane Furman and
Cindy Ovens.
Pots &
Pans Drive for Karin Families
Next month
100 Karen (Burmese) Baptists from refugee camps in Thailand will be arriving in
Utica under the auspices of Utica Tabernacle Baptist Church. Donations of
general household goods and warm clothing of all sizes (adult & children)
are needed. A table has been set up in the great room to receive your
donations. Pick-ups can be arranged. For more information see Barbara Burke
(536-7020).
Attention
Knitters & Crochetters
Do you
have left over yarn? I am collecting 6-inch squares to put together for a quilt
that will be donated to the Keuka Comfort Care Home from our church. Any color
or pattern is fine, just remember to keep it as close to a 6-inch square as you
can. Thanks for joining me in this group mission project to help others right
here in our community. See Pam Scutt (536-2791).
Almighty Jam
The 2nd
Annual Almighty Jam in commemoration of Betty Bistoff and Don DeLooza, will be
on Saturday, September 15, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. Volunteers are needed to
help set up, grill, serve, cashier and clean up. A sign-up sheet is on the
table by the office. Donations of baked goods are also welcome. FBC contacts
are Cindy Oven – 536-2485 and Pam Scutt – 536-2791.
Today, August 26
¨ Happy
Birthday to Anna Scheel!
¨ Happy
Birthday to Tatiana Scheel!
¨ Happy
Birthday to Christine Conklin!
¨ Happy
Birthday to Eleanor Stiles!
¨ Happy
Birthday to Cathy MacDougall!
Next Week’s Theme and Scripture:
“Going Through Life With God” Psalm 112
Guest Preacher: Rev. Don Lawrence
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Current Expenses
$1,506 $1,500 $1,033
Missions 163 622 235
Total $1,669 $2,122 $1,268
Building for Today & Tomorrow $87
Building for Today & Tomorrow Phase II $675
The church just finished our 5th
year of payments of a 15 yr. mortgage.
Hem your day with prayer and it will be less apt
to ravel at the edges.