1. family and parenting
2. children

Order of Service
November 9, 2014
Worship through Song
Sing to the King
Welcome and Announcements
Worship through Song
Your Great Name We Praise
We Fall Down
I Will Rise
Prayer and Offering
10:50 AM service: Toddler Time and
Children’s Church dismiss during the
offering. (See box below right.)
Message from God’s Word
Pastor John Craft
Elder Fund Offering
Nursery – is offered during both services
for children ages 6 months – 2 years old.
Nursery is in Room 117.
Greeters 11/9
Russ & Arvyce Carlson
Jessie & Evie Powers
JoAnne Mayhew
Bob & Delece Faurot
Bill & Lorna Brooks
Greeters 11/16
Larry & Loretta Ligocki
Lee Willey
Cheryl Crook
John & Ina Barnes
Gary & Nancy Kopsa
Please Pray For:
Missions Committee
Dennis & Shelly Noble – Inner City Denver, Co
Robin Schubert May – US Navy Reserves
Dakota Larner – SC
Hearing devices are available from the
sound booth (at the back of the sanctuary).
Classes offered during the
9:30 AM service:
Adults’ Classes
 Peter to Pilgrims: Living the Faith in a
Hostile World
Room 135
Led by: Denis Meanor
Week At A Glance: November 9 – 15
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
7:00 PM – Women’s study on God’s Dwelling Place (Conference Room)
WEDNESDAY
9:00 AM – Prime Timers’ breakfast gathering (Bagel Shop)
9:00 AM – MOPS (Youth Room)
6:00 PM – Take T.W.O. children’s program for ages 4-4th grade
6:00 PM – Junior High youth group for grades 5-8 (Youth Room)
6:00 PM – Adult Bible study on OT Ethics in NT Era (Room 135)
6:00 PM – Adult intercessory prayer time (Conference Room)
6:00 PM – Adult study on Jesus & Family, Work, & Personal Growth (Prayer Rm)
THURSDAY
9:00 AM – Precepts Bible study on John (Youth Room)
6:00 PM – Missions Committee (Library)
FRIDAY
9:00 AM – Women’s Bible study on Christ’s Return (Youth Room)
 Life Principles: Guidelines for Christian
Living
Room: Library
Led by: John Tollakson
Junior & Senior High Class
 Hebrews
Youth Room
Led by: Pastor Shane Rosty
Children’s Classes
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6 months - 2 years old – Room 117
2 - 3 years old – Room 118
4 - 5 years old – Room 120
K - 1st grade – Room 134
2nd - 3rd grade – Room 136
4th - 5th grade – Room 137
Classes offered during the
10:50 AM service:
Adults’ Class
 Amen… Now What?
Room 135
Led by: Larry Menschel
Children’s Classes
 6 months - 2 years old – Room 117
 Toddler Time – is offered for children
ages 2 - 3 years old. They dismiss
during the offering to Room 118.
 Children’s Church – is offered for
children ages 4 years old - 1st grade.
Children’s Church dismisses during
the offering to the Room 120.
 Treasure Seekers – (for 2nd - 5th grade)
Worksheets are available in the
Treasure Seeker’s kiosk in the foyer.
6:00 PM – FBC Connect
6:00 PM – Senior High youth group (Youth Room)
SATURDAY
1st Ever FBC Talent Showcase: November 16th. This is going to be a great
night to spend an evening together enjoying various talents. If you have a talent
you would like to share, grab a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center, fill it out,
and return it to the church office by today. Contact Sam Hoffmann for
questions.
New Adult Sunday morning class: Join Denis Meanor for Peter to Pilgrims:
Living the Faith in a Hostile World – Room 135 during 1st Service.
Please join us for a Potluck lunch next Sunday, November 16 following
the 2nd service.
Thank you to all who donated and helped fill the
“Snacks for Students”
The Constitution Review Committee has made the latest edition of the
Proposed Constitution available around the outside of the sanctuary.
Please take one to review; meeting dates & times forthcoming.
Our Freedom costs a dear price…Thank you
to our Veterans!
Thank you for your kind expressions of appreciation through Pastor
Appreciation Month. We love serving God through serving His church.
--John, Falk & Shane
Missions Trip opportunity to Brazil’s Amazon River people in November
2015: Jesus commanded His disciples to go to the ends of the earth and make
disciples. The Amazon basin is still one of the spiritual strongholds of tribal
religions. We are considering putting together a team of 20 people to spend one
week on a boat on the Amazon in order to provide medical and humanitarian
help. We need doctors, nurses, dentists, optometrist, pharmacist, VBS workers,
and a building/outreach crew. If you are interested or if you know someone
who might be interested, please see Falk Alicke today in the church foyer or
contact him at 307-751-8762.
Every Sunday, there is a casual “no host” lunch at
a local restaurant. This is an informal time for
fellowship and getting to know one another better.
We hope you’ll join us after the 10:50 AM service
(around noon) at the following locations.
11/9 Taco John’s
11/23 Holiday Inn
11/16 Potluck 
11/30 Arby’s
General Income
General Expenses
General Financial Standing
Forward In Faith Income (incl. coffee)
Forward In Faith Monthly Expenses
FIF Additional Principal Payments
FIF Financial Standing
October 2014
$46,011.21
$100,899.82
($54,888.61)
YTD Oct. 2014
$534,324.83
$417,261.30
$117,063.53
$12,942.20
$10,750.00
$0.00
$2192.20
$157,402.13
$107,500.00
$53,590.30
($3688.17)
FIF income from Higher Grounds Coffee Cart on 11/02/14: $463.25
Church Attendance on 11/02/2014
Sunday School –146
Worship Services – 483
Listen Up
Listen Up
Get It, Live It
Get It, Live It
SAMARITAN'S
PURSE@
Good New~.Great Joy.
ways you can get involved
PACK A GIFT & PRAY. A shoebox filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies
tangibly demonstrates God's love to a child in need. Guides for how to pack a shoebox may
be available at your church, or you can order free materials online at samaritanspurse.org.
Remember to pray that God will touch the heart of every child who receives a shoebox gift, and
that many children and families will come to faith in Jesus Christ
GIVE. We ask for a donation of $7 per box
to cover international shipping and other costs,
but not everyone can afford to send a gift. Your
generosity beyond $7 per shoebox gift will help
us to reach even more children with the true
meaning of Christmas and a tangible expression
of God's amazing love.
Explore volunteer opportunities
ranging from short-term service at a drop-off
location or Processing Center, to seasonal or
year-round leadership as a group project leader
or Area Team leader. Learn more at
samaritanspurse.org.
VOLUNTEER.
DISCIPLE.
Help fulfill the Great Commission through Operation Christmas Child by providing
discipleship lessons and New Testaments that will help children become followers of Christ and
share their faith with others. When you give $6 a month, 12 children each year can participate in
The Greatest Journey.
Please have yom box filled, labeled,
rubber-banded, and in the foyer by
Sunday, November 23 at noon.
Including $7 is recommended.
Thanks!
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gifts packed by caring people like you to more than
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Don’t miss this FREE,
fun, family–friendly event!
Don’t miss this FREE,
fun, family–friendly event!
Healthy snack buffet
and door prizes for kids!
Healthy snack buffet
and door prizes for kids!
FBC Car Winterization
FBC Car Winterization
The Winterization Program , to be held on Saturday,
November 22nd, provides the men of the church with
varied service opportunities. If you wish to be a part of
meeting the needs of women within and outside of the
church, please complete this form and place it in the
offering plate or call John Tollakson (752-0423)with the
information requested below.
The Winterization Program , to be held on Saturday,
November 22nd, provides the men of the church with
varied service opportunities. If you wish to be a part of
meeting the needs of women within and outside of the
church, please complete this form and place it in the
offering plate or call John Tollakson (752-0423)with the
information requested below.
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Service opportunities for the winterization program
Service opportunities for the winterization program
Name __________________________________________________________
Name __________________________________________________________
Phone Number __________________________________________________
Phone Number __________________________________________________
E-mail _________________________________________________________
E-mail _________________________________________________________
Opportunities – (check what you would like to do)
Opportunities – (check what you would like to do)
_____ Mechanical (change oil/check fluids, etc.)
_____ Mechanical (change oil/check fluids, etc.)
_____ Pick up and deliver cars
_____ Pick up and deliver cars
_____ Clean windows and vacuum
_____ Clean windows and vacuum
_____ Provide snacks and food (may include donuts!!)
_____ Provide snacks and food (may include donuts!!)
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to serve the Lord
by serving others!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to serve the Lord
by serving others!
_____ I would like to donate $ to this ministry.
_____ I would like to donate $ to this ministry.
(Just place a check or cash in the offering plate noting “For the Winterization
Ministry” or talk to John Tollakson).
(Just place a check or cash in the offering plate noting “For the Winterization
Ministry” or talk to John Tollakson).
Ladies!
Ladies!
Do you need your car winterized?
Do you need your car winterized?
The First Baptist Men’s Ministry Car
Winterization Program can help!
The First Baptist Men’s Ministry Car
Winterization Program can help!
The car winterization program will take place
nd
The car winterization program will take place
Saturday morning, November 22 .
Saturday morning, November 22nd.
This is a service Men’s Ministries provides for widows and single mothers. If
you do not fall into one of these categories, yet need this assistance, please
request to be on the “winterization” list.
This is a service Men’s Ministries provides for widows and single mothers. If
you do not fall into one of these categories, yet need this assistance, please
request to be on the “winterization” list.
If you need this assistance, please complete the form below and place it in
the offering plate or call John Tollakson (752-0423) with the information
requested.
If you need this assistance, please complete the form below and place it in
the offering plate or call John Tollakson (752-0423) with the information
requested.
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2014 First Baptist Men’s Ministry Winterization Program
2014 First Baptist Men’s Ministry Winterization Program
I am requesting to be included in the Winterization Program.
I am requesting to be included in the Winterization Program.
Name __________________________________________________________
Name __________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number ___________________________________________________
Phone number ___________________________________________________
Year and Make of car _____________________________________________
Year and Make of car _____________________________________________
How will we get the keys to your car? ________________________________
How will we get the keys to your car? ________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Is there any time Saturday morning (11/22/14) that your car would not be
Is there any time Saturday morning (11/22/14) that your car would not be
available? _______________________________________________________
available? _______________________________________________________
**** Any car to be serviced must be available the morning of the 22nd. ****
**** Any car to be serviced must be available the morning of the 22nd. ****
THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING
GATHER TOGETHER
DINNER
GATHER TOGETHER
DINNER
Going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s
house . . . not an option for you? Then you (as a family or an
individual) are invited to gather in the First Baptist Church Youth
Room on Thanksgiving Day for dinner and an afternoon of fun
and fellowship hosted by Larry & Ann Menschel and
John & Peggy Engels.
Going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s
house . . . not an option for you? Then you (as a family or an
individual) are invited to gather in the First Baptist Church Youth
Room on Thanksgiving Day for dinner and an afternoon of fun
and fellowship hosted by Larry & Ann Menschel and
John & Peggy Engels.
Dinner will be served at 1 PM. Everyone attending is
encouraged to bring a dish or two to share. Football viewing,
table games and a play spot for kids will fill the afternoon.
Please make reservations by calling the church office at 307674-6693 no later than Sunday, November 23rd.
Dinner will be served at 1 PM. Everyone attending is
encouraged to bring a dish or two to share. Football viewing,
table games and a play spot for kids will fill the afternoon.
Please make reservations by calling the church office at 307674-6693 no later than Sunday, November 23rd.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
The Messenger
First Baptist Church · 3179 Big Horn Avenue · Sheridan, Wyoming
Shane Rosty
John Craft
Falk Alicke
Youth Ministries Pastor
Senior Pastor
Community Life Pastor
Phone (307) 674-6693
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fbcsheridanwy.org
Services on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and 10:50
Volume 25, Number 11 – November 2014
Our Vision
Individually and together, we will impact the community of Sheridan and beyond for Christ by sharing the
good news of salvation and actively displaying the love of God as we live in an ever-deepening relationship
with God and others.
Notes of Thanks:
First Baptist Church~
Glenn and I want to express our warmest thanks to all of you, our church family, who prayed us through the ups and downs of
the past month with Glenn’s unexpected heart surgery. The pretty flowers, visits, cards, and just the comfort of knowing there were so
many we could call for help if needed. We truly are blessed to be part of this church family ~ so THANK YOU!
~ Carol & Glenn Bredin ~
Dear FBC Family,
Thank you for “showering” us with such an abundance of “baby essentials”. We received over 2600 diapers and over 3000
wipes! WOW! What a blessing it is to be part of such a generous and loving church family!
~ With Love & Appreciation, Libby & Luke (for the whole Alicke family) ~
Dear FBC Family,
How blessed we are to call this our new home and family in Christ! You have all welcomed us with open arms, encouraging
hearts, and outstretched hands. Thank you for celebrating the arrival of Titus & Evangeline with the gifts, baked goods (yum!), and
kind words.
~ Love, Shane & Becky Rosty~
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the nice plant sent to me after the death of my brother. I will miss him, and surely appreciate the remembrance
& love expressed to me by you. Our God is so good.
~ Love & Blessings, Donna Miller ~
FBC,
Thank you for the flowers! Your thoughts were greatly appreciated!
~ Your Brother, Ray Frady ~
Dear FBC,
Thank you for thinking of me after my surgery! The flowers were beautiful!
~Sincerely, Karen Kjerstad ~
Dear FBC Sheridan,
What an amazing God we serve, and His work is evident through the ministry that takes place at Camp Bethel! As He
continues to use people & churches like you through your sacrificial giving, lives are forever being changed in the name of Jesus! We
wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the financial gifts you’ve given over the years to support this ministry. From the bottom of my heart I
just want to say “Thank you”. You’re making a big difference for the Kingdom!
~ Your fellow servant, Timothy Huff, Executive Director ~
Dear FBC Family,
Thank you so much for the flowers, food, and prayers after surgery! Your thoughtfulness is such a blessing and I’m thankful
for you!
~ Sincerely, Jill Mitchell ~
7:30 AM
Men’s
Breakfast
Communion
2-4 PM –
Ashley’s Baby
Shower Open
House @ FBC
6 PM – Sr.
High Youth
Group
6 PM – CE Mtg. 7 PM –
Women’s
7 PM –
Study
Facilities mtg.
7 PM –
Women’s
Committee mtg.
9 AM – Prime Timers @ Bagel
Shop
6-7:30 PM – Take T.W.O
Jr. High Youth Group
Adult Bible studies
9 AM – Precepts
Study
9 AM –
Women’s Study
8-9 PM – BCM
Progressive
Dinner/Dessert
@ FBC
Elders’ Fund
Offering
6 PM – FBC
Connect
6 PM – Sr.
High Youth
Group
7 PM –
Women’s
Study
9 AM – Prime Timers @ Bagel
Shop
9 AM – MOPS
6-7:30 PM – Take T.W.O
Jr. High Youth Group
Adult Bible studies
6 AM – Elders’
Prayer
9 AM – Precepts
Study
6 PM – Missions
Committee mtg.
9 AM –
Women’s Study
7 PM –
Women’s
Study
9 AM – Prime Timers @ Bagel
Shop
9 AM –MOPS
6-7:30 PM – Take T.W.O
Jr. High Youth Group
Adult Bible studies
9 AM – Precepts
Study
8:15 AM –
Moms in Prayer
9 AM –
Women’s Study
7 PM – Veggie
Tales Movie
Night @ FBC
7 PM –
Women’s
Study
7 PM – Elders
Mtg.
9 AM – Prime Timers @ Bagel
Shop
6-7:30 PM – Take T.W.O
Jr. High Youth Group
Adult Bible studies
Happy
Thanksgiving!!
POTLUCK
6 PM – FBC
Talent
Showcase
6 PM – Sr.
High Youth
Group
12 PM –
Operation
Christmas
Child Boxes
Due
6 PM – Sr.
High Youth
Group
7 PM – Gamin’
Gals @ Jean
Ellenwood’s
House
6 PM – Sr.
High Youth
Group
Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints
in Light.
Colossians 1:12
1-3 PM – Card
Making Class
Growth Groups
(Small Group Bible Studies)
Contact the church office for meeting locations and more information.
Keep checking this page for new studies (indicated by ).
Ephesians
Brad & Patti Kremensek
Mondays from 6:30-8 PM
Kremensek’s house
Children of the Day: 1 & 2 Thessalonians,
by Beth Moore
(a community-wide non-denominational study for
women)
Tuesdays at 10 AM or 7 PM
Cornerstone Church: 4351 Big Horn Avenue
Note: childcare is offered during 10 AM session
A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place,
by Beth Moore
(a study for women)
Carolyn Ley
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Conference Room
Joshua: Strength & Faith for Your Life
Larry & Ann Menschel
Tuesdays at 7 PM
Menschel’s house
Intercessory Prayer
Denis Meanor
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 PM
Conference Room
Note: simultaneous children’s programs & junior
high youth group!
 Jesus & Family, Jesus & Work, Jesus & Personal
Growth
Gary Kopsa
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 PM
Prayer Room
Old Testament Ethics in a New Testament Era: Why
Bother?
Falk Alicke
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 PM
Room 135
Note: simultaneous children’s programs & junior
high youth group!
Gospel of John (Precept Upon Precept)
Lori Thomas
Thursdays at 9 AM
Youth Room
Simplify: Unclutter Your Soul, by Bill Hybels
Glenn & Carol Bredin with Mike & Libby Morris
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Morris’ house
Characteristics of Biblical Manhood
(a study for men)
Derek Schreinert
Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Derek’s house
How Close Are We?: Compelling Evidence for the
Soon Return of Christ, by Dave Hunt
(a study for women)
Peggy Engels
Fridays at 9 AM
FBC Room 137
Manuscript Study of the Gospel of John
Tony & Heidi Sawyer
Fridays at 6 PM
Sawyer’s house
Note: childcare is provided