PREAKNESS
Ministers: All Members of Our Congregation
Pastor: Jane Bishop
Senior Ministry Director: Nancy McDonnell
Music Director: Karen Romero
Office Administrator: Ruth Leine
BAPTIST
CHURCH
1441 Ratzer Road, Wayne, New Jersey
(973) 956-0086
An American Baptist Church
Church Information Line (973) 956-9087
www.pbcnj.org
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY T December 21, 2014
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THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP
WORSHIP THROUGH REFLECTION,
PRAISE AND FELLOWSHIP
10:30 A.M.
Prelude
Karen Romero
* Chorus – “He Made a Way in a Manger”
* Invocation – Gloria Patria
Moments of Christian Fellowship
* Hymn – #240 “Come to the Waters”
BELIEVER’S BAPTISM
Sara Evangelista T Monica Evangelista
Drew Evangelista
Sanctuary Choir – “O Night Divine Medley”
Concerns of the Christian Community
Nancy McDonnell
Giving Back to God
Special Music
Noreen Lienhard
* Doxology and Dedicatory Prayer
WORSHIP THROUGH REFLECTION & PRAYER
* Hymn – #91 “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Pastoral, Congregational, and Lord’s Prayers (debtors)
WORSHIP THROUGH INSPIRATION OF THE WORD
Lighting of the Advent Candle - LOVE
Scripture: John 1:1-14
Message: “EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE”
WORSHIP THROUGH PERSONAL COMMITMENT
* Chorus “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
* Benediction Chorus
“O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him,
Christ, the Lord!.
The poinsettias that adorn our sanctuary this morning were provided by
Claire & Fred Wallenburg, Ada & David Smith, Lois & Ellis Marples,
Tracie Coletto, Marge Parisen, Carol & Paul Munch, Ethel Van Der Horn
and Ruth Leine.
THE CHURCH AND FELLOWSHIP
F.O.C.U.S.
Family of Christians United in Study
Come, study, share, and shine in the light of His word!
 Children’s F.O.C.U.S. meets each Sunday morning following the
Children’s Message. This study will conclude January 4th.
 Adult F.O.C.U.S. meets in the lounge each Sunday sharing “The
Christmas Experience” study at 9:15 a.m.
 God Sightings Study meets on January 8th at 7:30 p.m.
 His Healing Hands and Heart, meets on January 8th at 1:30 p.m..
2015 Church Directory
Hard copies will be available mid-January. If you would like a copy via
email, please contact Ruth Leine.
THE CHURCH AT WORK
SUNDAY
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S.
10:30 a.m. Christmas Sunday
Morning Worship – Believer’s Baptism
12 noon “Pray, Eat, Share, Pray” Luncheon
with young singles
6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Group at Pastor Jane’s
WEDNESDAY
8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
THURSDAY
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS
Pray, Eat, Share, Pray Gatherings
Thank you, thank you. thank you! Approximately 70 gathered together
during 2014 for our Pray, Eat, Share and Pray Gatherings to look at the
past, present and future for our church and their families. Many wonderful
thoughts and insights were shared and we look forward to appointing a
Vision Team in 2015 to review the booklets and move forward with the Lord
leading us!
If you were not able to attend a gathering and would like to share
your thoughts, please contact Pastor Jane and she will be happy to
forward you a booklet to complete by year end. The heart and thoughts of
the entire church family are important.
To close our gatherings, all young adult singles are invited to
lunch today at noon. A special email will also be sent shortly to our young
married couples so that we may also include your thoughts and insight but
will not gather until 2015.
Once again, thank you!
Please Join Us
On Wednesday evening, December 24th at 8:30 p.m., please join us for our
heart-warming Christmas Eve Candlelight Service as we celebrate the birth
of our Savior with traditional Christmas songs and the telling once again of
His story.
Dear Friends
As of today, we have received pledges and commitments for 2015 of
$82,316. We realize that many were not present for our Thanksgiving and
Commitment Worship Service in November and thank you in advance for
sending your commitments to our financial secretaries by year end. Last
year our commitment through pledges and giving was $116,000 and it is
our prayer that it will be similar in 2015. As always, thank you for your love
and support of the staff and ministry of Preakness Baptist. We are blessed
to be part of such a caring and giving church family.
Pastor Jane
Is the Lord calling YOU to use your gifts from Him? In the next few
weeks the Nominating Committee and Pastor Jane will be working closely
seeking God’s will in finding several replacements for the Combined Board.
Presently the Board is in need of one Deacon, one Christian Education and
two Trustee members. Although specific responsibilities are sought, at the
beginning of each year the separate boards meet together to be sure that
job responsibilities fit each member of the Board. Do you feel the Lord
calling you to serve on the Board? If you are feeling led, please talk to
Pastor Jane today! Blessings!
Calendar
December 28
December 31st
January 1st
January 4th
January 7th
January 8th
January 9th – 11th
January 10th
January 11th
THE CHURCH AND MISSIONS
Good Shepherd Mission Dinner
& Ernie Couch Concert
Thank you to everyone who attended the concert last Sunday evening with
Ernie & Jason Couch. Once again we were touched by the music of the
Christmas season and the heart-warming testimonies from Ernie & Jason.
Thank you also to those who shared the dinner with the men of the Good
Shepherd Mission. In addition to the gifts and dinner, we were able to
present them with 5 cases of fresh grapefruit and oranges courtesy of the
Wayne Rotary Club.
A special thank-you to Nancy McDonnell, Toni Gannelli, Ada & Dave
Smith, Donna Michel, Doris Tanis, Carol Feinberg, Kim Megnin and Ruth
Leine who supplied lasagnas. A special thank-you to Karen JezierskiShelly, Debbie Lowe, and Tracie Coletto for salads; and Karen JezierskiShelly, Ruth Leine, and Terri Carravaglia for cupcakes.
Thank you to Karen Fischer for overseeing the dinner and purchasing
the gifts and to everyone who donated so that we were able to purchase
the gifts for the men of the Good Shepherd Mission and their children.
Christmas Offering
After much thought, the Combined Board made the decision to donate our
Christmas offering to ABC Ministers & Missionaries; Hilltop Haven, and
Barb & Hilary Gierman at Camp Lebanon
W.I.N.
The pantry needs everything except pasta. We especially need canned
vegetables, canned fruit, pasta sauce, rice, canned protein (tuna/salmon/
chicken/turkey/beef), pancake mix & syrup, juice, ketchup, mayonnaise,
and mustard.
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January 13th
January 14th
January 18th
January 21st
January 22nd
January 25th
February 1st
February 4th
February 5th
February 8th
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S. Group in the lounge
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
No Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
NEW YEAR’S DAY
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S. Group in the lounge
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
Rev. Robert Hubbard preaching
11:45 a.m. Joanne’s Joy meets in the lounge
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
1:30 p.m. His Healing Hands & Heart
7:30 p.m. God Sightings
Tuscarora Work Weekend
ALL BOARD AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS DUE IN THE CHURCH
OFFICE by January 10th
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S. Group in the lounge
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
Pastor Linda Van Kampen preaching
6:45 p.m. Prayer session
7:30 p.m. Combined Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. Taking down Christmas decorations
(Note: it’s a Wednesday evening)
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S. Group in the lounge
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service – Baby
Dedication
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
1:30 p.m. His Healing Hands & Heart
7:30 p.m. God Sightings
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S. Group in the lounge
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
11:45 a.m. Annual Business meeting
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S. Group in the lounge
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
11:45 a.m. Joanne’s Joy
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
1:30 p.m. His Healing Hands & Heart
7:30 p.m. God Sightings
9:15 a.m. Adult F.O.C.U.S. Group in the lounge
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service
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OUR PURPOSE STATEMENT
“As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are committed to spread the
Gospel to all people, be a living example of His love and spirit,
encourage fellowship within the body of Christ, and to strengthen
our faith through study and prayer in order to glorify God.”
“Be Imitators of God therefore,
as dearly loved children and
live a life of love, just as Christ loved us.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
Preakness Baptist Church
1441 Ratzer Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470