Later (Deo Volente [“God willing”]) April is our church’s month to provide help at the Bar Harbor Food Pantry. Debbie Lamson has posted a sign-up sheet if you are able to help. Help is needed the first three Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. See Debbie for specific info. April 4 (Saturday)10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Potluck luncheon for women of First Baptist Church. This is a time for encouraging faith and fellowship. Childcare will be provided upon request. April 12 (Sunday) – (after worship) – for all members – an information and orientation meeting in preparation for the Annual Meeting on April 19. The information meeting is designed for previewing, listening, and explaining. We will review… how our rules of order work, this year’s ballot process, the proposed Ministry Plan, and the agenda for the annual meeting. April 19 (Sunday) – (after worship) – Annual Meeting of First Baptist Church in Fellowship Hall Next Diaconate meeting: Monday, April 6 Next Trustees meeting: Monday, April 6 Next Scheduled Church Council meeting: Monday, June 8 May 7, 2016 – Why Jesus 2016 in Bangor. Help is being sought to make this event all it can be for God’s glory. Be in touch if you are willing to be a part of the WJ Prayer network, or place posters and distribute flyers, or serve on one of eight Bangor-area commissions, or support this event financially, or offer a matching grant. Check out the website: www.whyjesus2016.org. PRAY for this event NOW: 1) that God will be glorified in the planning and holding of this event. 2) for funding. We are at 36.4% of the needed funding. Pray that God would stir the hearts of those able to give. 3) for God to resolve logistical issues that may arise if the University of Maine graduation is held in Orono on the same day as Why Jesus 2016. Lodging in the city will be very limited if both events happen on the same day. Each week Scott sends out a devotional and update for folks with a First Baptist connection. If you would like to receive this Midweek Check-In electronically or by regular mail, please contact him using the information on the cover. WELCOME TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH! 46 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 Office: 207-288-3563 [email protected] The GOSPEL… the GOOD NEWS is that Jesus Christ died for our sins and was raised from the dead according to the Scriptures. As the reigning Lord He now offers the forgiveness of sins and the liberating gift of the Holy Spirit and the gift of eternal life to all who repent and believe. Sunday, March 29, 2015 To respond to the Good News, you must from your heart… Pastor: Scott T. Records (Cell: 460-9695) ([email protected]) Pianist: Linda McFarland Office Assistant: Maggie Almdale ([email protected]) Church Website: www.fbcbarharbor.com Transportation to and from the church building is available on Sunday mornings. April Lee is the driver (of the church van). If you would like to get on her route, call her at 288-4343. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Sunday School Director: Katie Dyer Birth through age 2: _________________________ Age 3 through Grade 2: Katie Dyer Grades 3-5: Joanne Records Grades 6-8: Tina Reed Grades 9-12: Adrian Munro and Jonathan Boucher Women’s Class: led by Linda McFarland (in Church Library) Adult Class: Introduction to the Doctrines of Grace Adult Class: led by Tim King (in Fellowship Hall) – class is currently studying 2 Corinthians 10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship in Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. – Worship (past sermons are available on the website) Large print editions of this bulletin are available. See an usher. GREETER(S): Marlene Sprague NURSERY: Joanne Records & Alicia Norberg CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Jeri Spurling & Summer Libby COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: ____________ PARENTS… please pick up your children in the nursery and Children’s Church immediately after the service. Assistive Listening Devices (easy to use) are available. Please speak to an usher if you would like one. LATER TODAY… 7:00-8:00 p.m. – Evening prayer time at Che and Sarah Mislang’s apartment (#112, 113 Highbrook Road, Bar Harbor) (559-776-6200) 1. Acknowledge that you need Christ. “Lord, I have been living my life for myself. Sin has been keeping me from a living, vital relationship with God. I have no hope of heaven or of ever knowing you if I continue to rely on myself, or anyone or anything else other than Jesus.” 2. Ask Christ to forgive you of your sins. “Lord, I admit that I am living a life that is not free from sin. Sin impacts my attitude, my thoughts, my words, my actions, and my relationships, I can’t clean up my sin on my own. I need you to forgive my sin and make me right with God, and I ask you to do this for me.” 3. Accept (receive) Jesus Christ as your Savior. “Jesus, you came to save people from their sin by dying on the cross and by shedding your blood to give the gift of eternal life to all who put their trust in you by faith. I do that right now, placing my trust in you and you alone to save me and to prepare a place for me in heaven.” 4. Announce that Jesus is Lord. “Jesus, you have risen from the dead and you are King of kings and Lord of lords. I submit my life to your lordship and leadership. I want to follow you from this moment forward and give you first place in my life now and forever. AMEN!” If you have responded to the Gospel of Jesus today… or if you would like to speak to someone to learn more about Christ, please contact Pastor Scott (460-9695). TENTATIVE ORDER OF WORSHIP: GOD’S POCKETBOOK… Tithes/Offerings: 3/22: $3,040.50 TO DATE: $182,494.71 Weekly Ministry Plan: $3,815.00 NEEDED TO DATE: $194,565.00 Caring Fund: $25.00 America For Christ offering (to date) - $1,687 If you would like envelopes for giving during 2015, please speak with Tina Reed, our Financial Secretary. Welcome Scripture - Matthew 21:1-11 Prayer of Praise Songs of Praise Prayer of Petition Church Life and News Offering (Children ages 4-10 may leave for Children’s Church) Hymn #297 – “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Scripture - Acts 20:17-38 (p.1729 in seat Bible) Message: “The Practice of Biblical Eldership” Hymn #401 – “The Church’s One Foundation” GO… “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…” Matthew 28:19-20 Recently, at a local women's club luncheon, a young woman sitting across from me spoke of the camaraderie she felt with her mother-in-law since they'd opened a small craft shop. We all looked at her in disbelief as she talked about the many tasks they performed together. When someone asked how she managed to avoid the typical in-law clashes, she answered, "It helps that one of us has a good disposition." Amused, I asked which of them that was. "Oh," she laughed, "we take turns!" Jane Paramore, Denton, TX. "Heart to Heart," Today's Christian Woman. Would you like free access to hundreds of Bible study and inspirational videos on your computer? You can have it through our church’s subscription to RightNow Media. Contact Scott Records today to see how you can be just a click away from great teaching. There is also a terrific children’s section. Your kids will love them BIBLE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK DAY Monday…….. Tuesday…….. Wednesday... Thursday……. Friday……….. Saturday……. PUT OFF 1 Thessalonians 4:7 1 Corinthians 6:18 1 Peter 2:11 Matthew 5:27-28 Leviticus 18:22 Leviticus 18:6 PUT ON 1 Thessalonians 4:4 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Titus 2:12 Proverbs 5:14-19 1 Thessalonians 4:4-5 1 Corinthians 7:2,5 This Week Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31 Wednesday, April 1 6:00 p.m. – SHIFT – a group for 18-30 year-olds at 113 Highbrook Road, Apt. 112. Call Katie Dyer at 266-1778 for info. We are studying the book – More Beautiful You, by Jonny Diaz. 6:30 p.m. – CARE Group at Marilyn Swetnam’s (15 Eagle Lake Road). Thursday, April 2 5:15 p.m. – Praise Team rehearsal 6:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Communion service. We have been invited by our sisters and brothers at Eden Baptist to join them. Their church building is in Salisbury Cove. (ride available) 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Chumba (Christian Zumba) for ladies. A ministry of FBC WOW led by Amanda Munro. For info call 479-5577 or email [email protected]. Friday, April 3 7:00 p.m. – Good Friday worship service at United Baptist Church in Ellsworth. Saturday, April 4 Next Sunday, April 5 GREETER(S): Marcia King NURSERY: Roxanne Moon & Molly Moon CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Alex & Mary deKoning COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: 6:45 Easter Fellowship Breakfast 6:00 a.m. – Sunrise service at Grant Park. If the snow is in the way we will still have the service… in the parking lot looking our over the park and the sunrise over Schoodic Peninsula. 6:45 a.m. – Church family breakfast in Fellowship Hall. The Annual Report of First Baptist Church (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015) will be available. Weekly Prayer Guide – March 29-April 4 If you need prayer for yourself or someone else, contact Pastor Scott (460-9695 or [email protected]), use a “Guests & Requests” card, or come forward at the end of a worship service) If you would like to be on our email prayer chain (to pray for requests as they come in), please contact Pastor Scott. Thanks. ILLNESS, SURGERY, PHYSICAL PAIN, HARDSHIP, HOSPITALIZATION… (If you want to add or subtract someone on this list, call or email Scott) Gail Byers (Debbie Lamson’s dad – recovering from a stroke) Annie Colby (balance and steadiness. tic doloreaux) Eva DeHaas Jim Dorr (Connie Gowell’s brother – COPD) Laura King (working with Mislangs on kidney transplant) Kyle Lamson (healing from surgery) Che Mislang (receiving dialysis, awaiting a kidney transplant) Alan Paine (at Brewer Rehab – recovering from stroke) Ben Vryn (in need of a newer, more reliable vehicle) John Welch (foot) Don Wood (2114 State Route 46, Bucksport, ME 04416) CHURCH MINISTRIES/MINISTRY CONCERNS… - Holy Week services. - Proclamation of the Gospel in and out of our church. THANKSGIVING FOR… - Trustees – Eva DeHaas MISSION/MISSIONARY… - Kit Ripley – Thailand (New Life Center in Chiang Mai) (To learn more, go to: www.internationalministries.org) - Island Connections – local, basic help for seniors on MDI East Association Church: Eden Baptist, Bar Harbor THOSE WITH BIRTHDAYS… (please direct additions/updates to Maggie Almdale April 4 – Isaac Philbrook Next week… April 6 – Eric McQuinn April 7 – Micah Welch April 8 – Alex deKoning April 10 – Carroll Nickels IN THE MILITARY… - Susan Falt, Isaac King, Eric McQuinn