First Baptist Church



First Baptist Church

of Manlius

408 Pleasant Street

Manlius, NY 13104

(315) 682-8941

firstbaptist-

fbcman@twcny.

Sunday, May 15, 2005

WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS

Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service –10:45 a.m.

“These have come so that your faith—of greater

worth than gold, which perishes even though refined

by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in

praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” –1 Peter 1:7

Quiet Time of Prayer

Songs of Praise and Preparation See Insert

Meditation Joyce McCartney

*Hymn of Praise When We All Get to Heaven No. 123

*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer

Testimony Eugene White

Offering

Offertory Take My Life and Let It Be –Williams

Adult Choir; Kathleen Bates, flute; Al Kunsman, bass

*Doxology and Dedication of Offering

Children’s Corner** Damon Gagnier

Family Prayers (Joys and Concerns)

*Hymn of Preparation Amazing Grace! No. 107

Scripture 1 Peter 1:3-9 Page 1886

Message “But Wait; There’s More!” Damon Gagnier

*Hymn of Response Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine No. 67

*Benediction

Postlude Joyce McCartney

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*If you are able, please stand. **4 & 5 year olds are welcome to go with Mrs. Guynup following the Children’s Corner; all those children in Grades 1 and older are invited to join the rehearsal of the Joyful Sounds Choir under the direction of Shirley Mapstone. Worship Music copying permission given through CCLI #750603.

ABOUT THIS MORNING

• Guests are invited to sign the guest book or fill out a visitor card.

• Hearing devices are available from an usher.

• Worship Leader: Mary Schwarz

• Greeting: John and Kim Granata

• Ushers: George Oley and Harry Cole

• Child Care: Greg Short

• Flowers: this morning are given by Ana Corona in memory of her mother and mother-in-law.

PRAYER AND CARE

Prayer Needs: Please call Sandy Haase at 682-8907 to contact the prayer chain.

In Case of If you or anyone you know is in need of food

Emergency: in times of sickness or family emergency, please notify Shirley Mapstone at 682-8169.

Caregiver in Action: This week please keep Ken and Ada Phelps in your prayers, as well as their Caregivers, Pauline and Harry Cole.

Rev. John Baker, Pastor Emeritus

John Spradling, Music Director

Joyce McCartney, Organist

Elaine LaFollette, Betsy Miller, Secretaries

Michael McCartney, Custodian

Cindy Mapstone, Christian Enrichment Coordinator

Kathie Shevchuk, Christian Enrichment Coordinator

Shirley Mapstone, Joyful Sounds Director

Mary Schwarz, Praise Team Director

Wendy Mapstone, Playschool Director

Marge Edwards, King’s Kids Director

But wait; there’s more!

Sermon Outline

I Peter 1:3-9

I. The new birth - ____________ hope in a ____________ Christ

a. John 3:3-8

II. Our inheritance

a. Won’t ____________

b. Won’t __________

c. Won’t ________

d. ________ in heaven for us

e. Guaranteed: Ephesians 1:13-14

III. Our protection

a. Shielded through __________

b. Philippians 1:6

IV. Our trials

a. Calisthenics for our __________

b. More enduring than gold, 2 Peter 3:10

V. Our joy

VI. Our salvation!

a. Comes through belief

b. Although we have not seen him

i. John 20:29

CALENDAR

SUNDAY, May 15th

9:30 a.m. Adult Education and Sunday School

10:45 a.m. Worship Service/Damon Gagnier Preaching

12:15 p.m. Missions Board Meeting

7:00 p.m. Diaconate Board Meeting

Monday, May 16th

7:00 p.m. Never Ending Bible Study in the Library

TUESDAY, May 17th – June Newsletter Items Due

7:00 p.m. Weigh Down Workshop in the Library

WEDNESDAY, May 18th

9:30 a.m. Stay ‘n’ Play in the gym until 11:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, May 20th

4:30 p.m. King’s Kids Ice Cream Social and Garage Sale ‘til 7 in the gym

SATURDAY, May 21st

9:00 a.m. Men’s Meeting at Manlius United Methodist Church

6:30 p.m. Unity Fellowship in the Chapel

NEXT SUNDAY, May 22nd

9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education

10:45 a.m. Worship Service/Carlos and Mayra Bonilla, missionaries ~ Chile

After Worship: New Van Information Meeting ****************************************************************************************

The Nominating Committee Needs filled: 1 person for Missions, 2 people for King’s Kids, 2 people for Fund Raising Committee. Please contact Al Dominy, JoAnn Mostar, or Jill Doss if you are interested.

The Van is here!! Next Sunday, May 22nd, following the worship service, there will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in being a driver of this van (at least 25 years old). There will be a video, release forms for a DMV check (bring your driver's license), and information on the church regulations of van usage. Please plan on attending. Thank you.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THIS WEEK

- Rob, George Davenport’s son has completed his physical therapy, and he is now

in an exercise program.

- Rev. Bill Kerr, The prayer requests for this week are that Bill remains free from

infection and that the blood counts start there upward climb – once again!

PREVIOUS PRAYER REQUESTS

Please Pray for: Requested by:

Rev. John Baker and his wife, Wanda Nancy Bishop

Rosa Cano’s mother (dementia) Ana Corona

Rosa’s husband and daughter Ana Corona

Steve Poole Dave Knaebel

Lowell Smith, Ellen Butler’s father

Cecile White’s Uncle John

Rev. Bill Kerr

George Davenport’s son, Rob

Doreen Helsher

Sandy Haase

Carol Davenport

Thelma Buckley

Mac MacLinden

Daral Dunagan

Charles Struwing

Fred Goddard

PRAISES

Thank you to Greg Short for the outstanding meal he made and served at the Mother-Daughter Banquet.

“It’s spring, but one would never know it. It is 37° this morning with a promise of 50° degrees. Winters get longer and stronger every year. I am so blessed with a nice, warm home and many warm friends; I can’t complain. My love and prayers, Edith Laning.”

Do you have a prayer request or praise to share?

Please call Elaine in the Church office by Wednesday morning.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spring Church Directory – will be ready Sun., May 29th. Please look over the draft in the Narthex to make your changes and/or additions. T-you.

Newsletter Items Due – Newsletter items for the June Christian Carrier are due Tuesday, May 17th. Email items to: fbcman@twcny. or place in the secretary’s mail slot. Thank you(

Men’s Meeting – the next meeting will be on Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 a.m. at the Manlius United Methodist Church. All men are welcome!

Misplaced Guitar - Ross Binder loaned his guitar to someone, and forgot who. Will the guitar player please tell Ross?

College Scholarships – Anyone interested in applying for college scholarships can find an application in the church office. These applications need to be turned into the Church office by Wednesday, June 1st. If you have any questions, please cal Bob Mapstone at 682-8169.

Weigh Down Workshop – The first meeting will be this Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 p.m. (Library). Please call JoAnn Mostar (682-6802) w/questions.

Sunday School gentle reminder for Parents - Presently, Sunday School for ages Pre-K through 5th grade, is ending as a group in the gym at 10:30. We would appreciate it if you would personally come to the gym and pick up your child promptly at 10:30. We thank you, Christian Education.

Bloodmobile – Mark this date on your calendars!! Saturday, July 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be here at First Baptist in the gym to take your blood in order to save lives. Please call Shirley Mapstone to make an appointment at 682-8169. Thank you for your generosity in giving of yourself to help others.(

ABW Ministries News

- The Annual Picnic for ABW will be Tuesday, June 14th, at 6:00 p.m. at Dottie Ammann’s home. Committee: Janet Norris, Erma Bullard, and Carole Guynup. All are invited!

SLOW BOAT TO CHINA …with dinner and dessert

4 Saturday, May 21st, 2005 @ 6:30 PM 4

Unity Fellowship is pleased to announce its program for May. Join us for dinner, dessert and a fabulous slide presentation of China.

We are honored to have Mr. John Dalton,

former educator and administrator in

the Marcellus School District.

John taught European and Asian History

along with World Geography.

John is a great story teller and has traveled to China on four occasions. He has visited areas that many tourists never see. His love of history and people, combined with his National Geographic quality slides, are certain to leave you wanting to see more.

Bring a dish to pass, your table setting, and we will provide dessert and beverages.

Child care provided upon request by May 15th.

Please reserve your seat by May 14th.

∍∍ Erm & Laura Ferris 682-9054 ∍∍

|COME JOIN US!! |

|Friday, May 20th, 4:30—7:00 p.m. |

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|To benefit |

|King’s Kids Christian Child Care |

|Sue Crayton Memorial Fund |

|  All proceeds from this event will provide financial |

|assistance for children who require loving child care while their parents are at work.  |

|∍€ 682-5034 for more information.  ∍ |

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|•          Ice Cream Social  |

|•          Silent Auction |

|•          Garage Sale |

|•          Food and beverages |

|•          Games and prizes |

|•          No admission charge |

|to this fund raiser |

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|  |

Please call JoAnn Mostar with donations (682-6802).

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, MANLIUS

EVERYONE IS INVITED

No limits on age or ability

BRING YOUR FRIENDS

“END OF THE YEAR”

BOWLING PARTY

GREEN LAKES BOWLING ALLEY

FAYETTEVILLE

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005

7:00 – 10:00 PM

COST $2.00 per game and includes shoe rental

FOOD AND BEVERAGES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

SPACE IS LIMITED

RSVP Kathie Shevchuk @ 682-8678 by May 26th.

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