GOD’S PEOPLE IN WORSHIP March 1, 2015 SERMON NOTES Welcome, Greetings & Words About Our Life “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Northwestern College Symphonic Band Alleluia, Sing to Jesus #320 Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer Time With Our Children Pastor Joel and Briley Huggard Spirit Song #352 vs. 1 The Lord’s Supper Spirit Song #352 vs. 2 “O Magnum Mysterium” Northwestern College Symphonic Band I Thessalonians 5:17 & Matthew 6:5ff “Prayer” Receiving Our Tithes & Offerings “Amazing Grace” Northwestern College Symphonic Band Be Thou My Vision # 502 *Benediction “Shortcut Home” Northwestern College Symphonic Band We thank Dr. Timothy McGarvey, the Northwestern College Symphonic Band and their leadership for sharing their many gifts with us this weekend. Their music has been amazing and we appreciate the long journey they traveled to be here with us. Travel mercies and God’s blessings as they continue their music ministry over the next several days. Children’s Church Ages 3 & 4 year olds—please take to Nursery Kindergarten through 3rd grade to Room 105 Today Theme: Jesus Feeds 5000 Scripture: John 6:1-14 Teacher: Kim Greiner Next Week: Theme-Road to Emmaus; Teacher-Jody Lancaster Nursery: Shanita Williams and Samantha Lee Greeters - Today: The Greiner Family Greeters - Next Week: Dana Coble, Sylvia Starkey, Dick Martin, Trent & Jody Lancaster, Laura Kuczmarski & Josh Robinson First Baptist Church (CCLI#1344006) PRAYER CONCERNS Prayer does make a difference Physical Needs: Ruth Addessi (Alice Crawford’s sister); Gerry Bromert; Gene Portas (Gloria Terrill’s brother); Alice Crawford; Tom Yohe; Lea Bradley (Jeanne Anne Fredrikson’s mother); Congregation of Bethany Chapel Baptist Church; Kristina Martinek (Laura Kuczmarksi’s niece); Dave Martin (Dick Martin’s brother); Earl & Therese Payne; James McKenzie; Susan Flory (Wayne Jones’ daughter); Linda Knight (Bob Becker’s friend); Melanie Herken; Doug Sims; Brenda (Patty Nelson’s niece); Andi Ostermann; Jerry McCally (Rob McCally’s father); Tom Lewis, John Schmidt (Ray Schmidt’s brother); Jeanne Logan, Pastor Armogen Walker, Michelle Schulz; Lloyd Yahl (Tom Yahl’s father); Spencer Harrod Ongoing Needs: David Polsley family Shut-Ins: Earl Mendell; Eleanor Mullen; Jeanne Schmidt; Dorothy Fitzgerald; Nanette Doolittle; Shirley Reynolds Military Service People: Chase Reed (Chris Bean’s son, Hawaii); Veronica Cooper (Japan); Nicholas Hermreck (Ft. Hood); Ryan Douglas (Gene Bromert’s grandson, Guam); Tim Nellessen (Gwen Patty’s grandson- Uganda) We make every effort to keep this list updated. Please inform us when there are changes. Vital Statistics for Last Sunday Needed Weekly $ 6,677.25 Received last week $ 4,763.72 Budget (through January 2015) $ 28,935.00 Received (through January 2015) $ 28,673.55 Last Week’s Attendance Alleluia Service 112 Sunday School 65 Celebration Service 100 CHURCH STAFF Pastor Youth Director Christian Education Minister of Music Organist Treasurer Custodian Administrative Assistant Joel Fredrikson Angela Audiss Angela Audiss & Gina Taldo Gaynia Menninger Edith Rader Melissa VanLeiden Kent Markley Natalie Roberts First Baptist Church of Ottawa is part of the American Baptist Churches of the Central Region (ABCCR) and American Baptist Churches, USA (ABCUSA). March 1, 2015 11:00 A.M. Rev. Joel R. Fredrikson, Pastor First Baptist Church www.fbcottawa.org 410 S. Hickory 785-242-2713 A JOURNEY TO THE CROSS AND BEYOND Lent is here and we encourage you to engage in daily readings throughout the Lenten season and beyond. The Word of God is always a blessing and can inspire, enlighten and challenge us. Daily scripture readings were highlighted in the February newsletter and can also be found on our website home page. The verses listed for each day attempt to follow a chronological order of “events” in the life of Christ. In addition to the passages from Luke, there are references to other gospel “versions” to enhance and flesh out some of the readings. May the Lord bless us as we embark on this Lenten journey together moving toward Holy Week, Christ’s passion and ultimately His resurrection. FIRST BAPTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS *Church Council voted to establish a General Supply Closet for the Church in February. Budget money from each committee/group will be moved to a new account to cover expenses for our consumable paper goods by the Stewardship Committee. All paper supplies will be held and distributed from one closet. *The Fellowship Committee is the process of planning an all-Church Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner event in April and is in need of hosts/hostesses before committing to the event. If you are interested in hosting this event, please sign-up (in the Parlor) with the total number you can accommodate, your address and your phone number. If you have questions, contact Fellowship Chair, Sandy King at 913526-8472. *The Diaconate Committee is looking into organizing rides to Church for our friends and members who find it challenging to get to worship on Sunday. If you would be interested in being involved in their ministry, please contact Miriam Lemp or the Church office. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS *Communities In Schools of Ottawa is hosting a snack drive for kids. Children facing hunger at home often need a nutritional snack during the day so they can focus on their studies instead of their tummies. Please consider donating items such as granola bars, breakfast bars, or individual packages of dried fruit or trail mix. Thank you for continuing to support our students so they can be successful. Your donations can be left at the back of the sanctuary. *Could you volunteer your time to the Ottawa University Women’s Soccer Team to serve as a “host family”? It could include an occasional dinner, allowing them to use your laundry facilities or supporting them at their games. Contact John Holzhuter at [email protected] or 248-2334 or Susan Trendel at [email protected] or 248-2331. *Ottawa Meals on Wheels is in dire need of volunteers to deliver meals Friday mornings. Time commitment is about one hour. Call Pat Schulz at 242-1533 if you can help out! HAPPENINGS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Today: Feasibility Study Results for Church Council in E.H. 5:00 p.m.; Mid-High Youth 5:00 p.m. & Sr. High Youth 7:00 p.m. both at the Audiss home Monday: Rambling Ranchers 4-H Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. in E.H. Tuesday: Faith Stitchers 10:00 a.m.; PEO to meet in Parlor 1:00 p.m. Wednesday: Youth Group, KROC &Adult Studies all at 6:30 p.m.; Lenten Study in Sanctuary 6:45 p.m.; Faith Ringers rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Circles in E.H. 5:30 p.m.; Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Saturday: Ottawa Promenaders in E.H. 6:00 p.m. Sunday (8th): Daylight Savings Time begins; Church Council in E.H. 3:00 p.m.; Mid-High Youth 5:00 p.m.; Sr. Youth 7:00 p.m. both at the Audiss home We invite everyone to please complete a registration form located in the pew pockets. Your March Visitor is ready for pick-up! Committee Chairs: Your February meeting minutes are due Tuesday, March 3rd to ensure inclusion in the Council packets. LENTEN SERVICES PLANNED During Lent, Pastor Joel will lead a Lenten devotional in the Sanctuary from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. The services will include singing, prayers, some special music and testimonies from different individuals from our congregation. We prayerfully anticipate some wonderful worship experiences together. We hope you are able to attend. SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHING If you are a graduating senior or already a college student and actively attend First Baptist, you are eligible for a $200 scholarship ($100 awarded each semester) to help with college expenses. The FBC Scholarship form is available in the Church office or online at fbcottawa.org (lower, left column). Deadline for consideration is April 1, 2015. OUTREACH TO SPONSOR SPRING FLING EVENT Come be a part of Ottawa’s Spring Fling events at First Baptist Wednesday, March 18th. At 10:00 a.m. there will be a Percussion Magic show and Veggie Tales video in the Sanctuary. At 11:00 a meal of corn dogs, chips, fruit and a drink will be prepared by our Youth Group. A sign-up sheet is available in the Parlor for food or monetary donations and/or volunteers. If you have questions contact Cheryl Seymour, Outreach Committee Chair. AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN MINISTRIES Mission Possible Circle will meet Tuesday, March 10th at the Jan Lee home at 7:00 p.m. The program will be about the State Project. Samaritan Circle will meet Wednesday, March 18th at the home of Kay Eyman at 9:30 a.m. Sandra Marlatte will speak about the Circles program. Christian Service Circle will meet at Old 56 Restaurant for lunch March 18th. Please bring paper or food donations for Hope House.
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