FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BULLETIN

Welcome one and all to First Baptist Church

Our Worship of God

February 5, 2012 9:40 a.m.

Gathering In His Presence

*Congregational Singing    Pure and Holy    437

*Congregational Greetings

Welcome and Announcements    Pastor Steve Rhodes

Prelude        The Sacred Hour    Stephen Heller

*Call to Worship    Pastor Steve
Ephesians 4:4-6

Leader: Today the Spirit makes us one,
People: United for life by the water and the Word.
Leader: Reborn in one Spirit,
People: Reborn in one hope,
Leader: Drenched in grace, bathed in love.
People: One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Leader: One God and Father of us all,
People: One who is above all, and through all, and in all.

*Invocation

Words to the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, which art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
They will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
and forgive us our debts
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power and the glory forever.
Amen

*Hymn of Praise    Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing    2
                                          (Video introduction)

Prayer

Baptisms       Kasey Robinson, Ashley Renee Todd

Choir Response

Preparation for God’s Word

Bringing Our Tithes and Offerings to Our Lord

Offertory          We Are an Offering    Laura Berquist

Response to the Offering    Doxology

Listening to His Word

Choir Anthem        Revive Us Again                Mark Hayes

Scripture    1Timothy 1:18-20

Sermon   An Exhortation to Timothy, and an Exhortation to Us: Fight the Good Fight
Pastor Steve Rhodes

Communion Hymn    Let’s Break Bread Together    32

Communion

Carrying His Light to the World

*Closing Hymn        Blest Be the Tie    Vs 1    286

Closing Blessing

Postlude        Postlude in G Minor    George Blal

*Indicates stand if you are able.

The annual Sno Bowl will be held at the Mahoning Valley Lanes in Youngstown on Sunday, Feb. 19. This benefits Neighborhood Ministries after school program. Mark Douglas and David, Tonya & Jack Penturf will bowl that day.   If you want to participate, see Judy Douglas for registration

New Members Class Coming in February - This class will meet for three weeks, February 12, 19 and March 4 at 6:00 p.m. This class is not only for new members, it is also for people who have been attending and are interested in knowing more about our church, denomination and Christianity. You can attend if you have been a member for 50 years or you are not a member at all. This class will teach and discuss:
1. Baptist History in a nutshell
2. Baptist beliefs: This class will also deal with basic Christian doctrine
3. First Baptist Church history, policies and procedures: This class will deal with our constitution as well as our ministries
4. First Baptist Church membership requirements and expectations: In this class we will also discuss why one may want to become a member.
If you are interested, please see me.
Thanks,
Pastor Steve

The Caring Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m . On Wednesday, February 8th in the Terrace Room at Copeland Oaks for lunch. We will adjourn to Virginia’s and pack Valentine bags for the shut-ins.
Homebound Ministry Task Force
Virginia Donohoe

Mission Bake Sale - February 19 - Please bring your baked donations to church on Sunday, to be sold after worship. The proceeds from this bake sale will go to the summer mission trip.

There is an opening for the Chruch Secretary position (Part-time @ 20 hrs/wk). Please submit a letter of intent and a resume with references to Pastor Steve by February 15, 2012

The rose last week was to recognize the new addition to the Daniels’ family. Chad and Sacha are the proud parents of Maxwell Tomas Daniels who arrived at 7:19 p.m. Monday, January 23, weighing in at 8 lb. 6 oz. and 21" long! Proud grandparents are Dave and Marty Daniels and great grandparents are Jim & Naomi Daniels and George & Joan Sheen.

How May FIRST BAPTIST Help You?
"At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so in turn their plenty will supply what you need." 2 Cor 8:14 niv

In an effort to reach out to those who may need help with the cares and concerns of life, but do not know where to go for assistance, we are offering a means to discreetly provide the needed help. There are many in our congregation who have the time, talent, resources, knowledge and contacts to provide the help that is needed.

Who among us here would refuse to offer help if it were asked for? In the same way to not ask for help deprives the church family the opportunity to respond and use our gifts as God has commanded.

In the pew rack, you will find a Help Request & Praise card. Use this card to indicate your need or praise, and place it in the locked box found in the narthex. The Pastor (only he) has access to this box and will review these requests/praises each week and guide your request to someone who can best find the help you need. Be assured that all will be kept confidential!

Please let us help as we seek to share the love of Christ with those in need.

The rose bud on the altar announces the birth of Theo Amar Lee Weatherspoon, born to Nikki Welsh and Blaze Weatherspoon, on January 31. Great Grandmother is Shirley Welsh. Congratulations!

Prayer List

SHUT-INS
Mike Barker, Freda Reeves, Betty Schopp, Sam & Stella Donohoe,

SPECIAL NEEDS
Dale Beck, Myrel Allison, Cam Flitcraft, Amy King, Bruce Brewer, Ed Brutto, John Morley, Timmi Atherton, Pam Bender, Sonnie Craig, Janice Damon, Bailey Baldesare, Breounna McCullough, Naomi Daniels, Gretchen Johnson, Randy Seibert, Max Hanning, Dee Paina, Rob Crihfield, Alexandria Reese, Amy Weisenburger, Fred McGavern, David Oskin, Edgar Gartrell, Carla Bullion, Chad Gullet, Brian Rockwell, Nicholas Paris, Dr. Chester Bartram, Savannah Brown, Lu Ann Ash, Ronnie Burr, Ora Ash, Erica Csaki, Debbie Potts, Richard Bender, Thomas Carter, Gina White, DJ Csaki, Tina Brush, Melissa Krenzer, Ryan Probst, Loren Smith, Samantha Molesky, Sam Berry, Emma Snider, Marge Ruggles, Dan Gibson, Abigail Lang, Mary Emery, Earl Leiter, Unspoken requests, Unemployed and Missionaries

IN THE MILITARY
Ronn Manhollan, Matthew Mille, David Lundquist, Jr., Ian Wallace, Doug Fugett, Nicole Fredrick, Zachary Smeltz, Matt Smeltz, Rob Graham, Ryan Probst, Christopher Urbanek, Wayne Hoey, Sarah Hoey, Kyle Fellows, John Howell, Christian Seutts, Scott Martel, Kyle Benson

Prayer is available in the Chapel Sunday mornings from 9 - 9:30 a.m. Come and share your Joys and Concerns with a Prayer Partner. Visitors welcome!

Happy Birthday To:
February 6 - Sullivan William Arthur Ray
February 7 - Kaye Smith
February 8 - Mia Shane, Brayden Blatt
February 9 - Felicia Spoon
February 10 - Katie Daniels
February 11 - Laura Whitney Carter
February 12 - Shirley Cunningham

Attendance Last Week
Worship       97
Sunday School      47

THOSE SERVING

TODAY
Ushers: Ron Salmon, Dan Loar
Earl Leiter, Kant Walter
Guest Hosts: Bill Robinson, Makayla & Matt Robinson
Nursery: Connie Robinson & Shirley Cunningham
Prayer Partners: Mary Walter & Connie Robisnon
A/V Board Operator: Michael Robbins
Communion: Preparation - Virginia Donohoe &
Linda McGavern
        Serving - Faye Hollaway, Carol Shank
          Mary Alice Gwynne, Lew Emery
          Nursery - Tom Papley

NEXT WEEK
Guest Hosts: Lew & Mary Emery
Lay Leader: Mary Alice Gwynne
Nursery : Deb Carter & Tami Angel
Prayer Partners: Dave Daniels & Tami Angel
A/V Board Operator: Michael Robbins
February 12, 2012
Scripture -2Timothy 2:22 and selected Scriptures.
Flee Youthful Lusts and Pursue Purity

The altar flowers today are given by Carolyn Miller, in loving memory of her mother, Mary Vierheller.

OPEN DATES ON FLOWER CALENDAR : Feb 28, March 4, 11, 18.

Our mission is to grow spiritually as a Gospel-driven family by showing love, compassion, honesty and forgiveness for each other and our community.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
PH 823-3118

1659 W State St., Alliance, Ohio 44601
REV. STEVE RHODES, PASTOR 330-415-1978
e-mail steve.rhodes1@gmail.com
MRS. BRIANNE BLACK, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
MR. GARY SMITH, MUSIC DIRECTOR
DR. MARTHA DANIELS, ORGANIST
MISS SADIE ROSE FELLOWS, PIANIST
MRS. JODY CSAKI YOUTH LEADER
MRS. KRISTINE PARIS, TREASURER
MRS. DORIS MILLER, SECRETARY
DAN & PAM CSAKI, CUSTODIANS
CHILD CARE STAFF: Judy Douglas, Pam Csaki, Dorena Mathey, Cindy Leider, Jill Castina, Michelle McKenna, Rosemary Fails, Kelly Shoffner, Kristin Dickson, Jessica Lins, Megan Zimmerman, Sue Murphy, Jessica Murphy, Doris Miller

OUR INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
Tim & Patricia Long.......................................................................Mexico
Jim & Debbie Kelsey...........................................................................Italy
Eternal Life Baptist Church.......................Santiago, Dominican Republic

OUR NATIONAL MINISTRY
Neighborhood Ministries, Ohio Race Track Ministry, Bacone, Green Lake Conference Center, Murrow Children=s Home, Judson University, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary

OUR LOCAL MINISTRY
...includes a full time child care center (ages 18 mo. to school age) and nursery school. Others include ministries to single adults, youth, senior citizens, mission awareness, Alliance of Churches, Alliance Food Pantry, Alliance Neighborhood Center, Alliance Emergency Center, Habitat for Humanity.

This Week with First Baptist Church
February 5 - February 11

Today
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Chapel Prayer
9:40 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee time & fellowship
11:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages

Monday
6:00 p.m. Evangelism Board
6:30 p.m. Worship Board

Tuesday
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Needle Crafters
7:00 p.m. ABW - Program by Judy Douglas on Africa

Wednesday
11:30 a.m. Caring Committee in Terrace Room at Copeland Oaks
6:00 p.m. Handbells
6:30 p.m. FBC Youth Fellowship
6:30 p.m. Spiritual Discipline Class
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir

Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. FBC Preschool Class
7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Saturday
9:00 a.m. Prayer Walk thru the Church
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Child Care Spaghetti Dinner

Unless otherwise noted all activities take place at First Baptist Church.
330-823-3118

Audio Service

Welcome one and all to First Baptist Church

If you are a visitor, please consider yourself a welcome guest, we’d like you to feel comfortable and encourage you to make us aware of your presence here today by signing the red attendance pad located in the pew. If needed, we offer nursery care during the service. If you need information, the ushers or a staff person would be glad to assist you.

Our Worship of God
January 29, 2012    9:40 a.m.

Gathering In His Presence

*Congregational Singing    O, How I Love Jesus    Vs 1 & 4    529

*Congregational Greetings

Welcome and Announcements    Pastor Steve Rhodes

Prelude            The Spirit Sings    Colin Curtis

*Call to Worship    Janet Wise

Pslam 111
Praise the LORD.
I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
Great are the works of the LORD;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are His deeds,
and His righteousness endures forever.
He has caused His wonders to be remembered;
the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
He provides food for those who fear him;
He remembers His covenant forever.
He has shown His people the power of His works,
giving them the lands of other nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established forever and ever,
enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
He provided redemption for His people;
He ordained His covenant forever –
holy and awesome is His name.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow His precepts have good understanding.
To Him belongs eternal praise.

*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer

Words to the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, which art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom
and the power and the glory forever.
Amen.

*Hymns of Praise I Could Sing of Your Love Forever/Amazing Grace (Medley)

Congregational Sharing and Prayer

Preparation for God’s Word

Bringing Our Tithes and Offerings to Our Lord

Offertory    Grace Greater Than Our Sin    Larry Shakley

*Response to the Offering    We are an Offering    P/W 186

Listening to His Word

Choir Anthem        Wonderful Merciful Savior

Children’s Message
(Children are dismissed to Junior Church.)

Scripture    1Timothy 1:12-17

Sermon        The Doctrine of Grace    Pastor Steve Rhodes

Carrying His Light to the World

*Closing Hymn        My All in All    P/W 215

Closing Blessing

Postlude            Festive Praise                            George Blake

*indicates stand, if you are able
**        **        **        **        **

The altar flowers today are given by Debbie, Eric & Cathy Mille, in honor of Mary Lou Mille’s birthday.

MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

The annual Sno Bowl will be held at the Mahoning Valley Lanes in Youngstown on Sunday, Feb. 19. This benefits Neighborhood Ministries after school program. If you want to participate, see Judy Douglas for registration.

Kitchen restroom renovation loan update: September 2008, we borrowed $150,000 that was scheduled to be paid of September 2015. We have been able to make several extra payments. Our present balance is $53,020.74 and will be paid off in March of 2014, 18 months ahead of schedule. As First Baptist Church continues to grow, your faithful commitment on this helps to indicate a positive future for our church. THANK YOU !!

Prayer List

SHUT-INS
Mike Barker, Freda Reeves, Betty Schopp, Sam & Stella Donohoe,

SPECIAL NEEDS
Dale Beck, Myrel Allison, Cam Flitcraft, Amy King, Bruce Brewer, Ed Brutto, John Morley, Timmi Atherton, Pam Bender, Sonnie Craig, Janice Damon, Bailey Baldesare, Breounna McCullough, Naomi Daniels, Gretchen Johnson, Randy Seibert, Max Hanning, Dee Paina, Rob Crihfield, Alexandria Reese, Amy Weisenburger, Fred McGavern, David Oskin, Edgar Gartrell, Carla Bullion, Chad Gullet, Brian Rockwell, Nicholas Paris, Dr. Chester Bartram, Savannah Brown, Lu Ann Ash, Ronnie Burr, Ora Ash, Erica Csaki, Debbie Potts, Richard Bender, Thomas Carter, Gina White, DJ Csaki, Tina Brush, Melissa Krenzer, Ryan Probst, Loren Smith, Samantha Molesky, Sam Berry, Emma Snider, Marge Ruggles, Dan Gibson, Abigail Lang, Mary Emery, Unspoken requests, Unemployed and Missionaries

IN THE MILITARY
Ronn Manhollan, Matthew Mille, David Lundquist, Jr., Ian Wallace, Doug Fugett, Nicole Fredrick, Zachary Smeltz, Matt Smeltz, Rob Graham, Ryan Probst, Christopher Urbanek, Wayne Hoey, Sarah Hoey, Kyle Fellows, John Howell, Christian Seutts, Scott Martel, Kyle Benson

Prayer is available in the Chapel Sunday mornings from 9 - 9:30 a.m. Come and share your Joys and Concerns with a Prayer Partner. Visitors welcome!

February 5, 2012
Scripture - 1:18-20
An Exhortation to Timothy, an Exhortation to Us, Fight the Good Fight

Church Women United Memberships are due now for $2.00 each. See Judy Douglas to get yours.

Birthdays This Week
January 30 - Nancy Crookshank, Mary Lou Mille, Justin Manhollan
February 1 - William Robinson, Sr.
February 2 - Sue Donohoe
February 3 - Melissa Miller

Attendance Last Week
Worship               121

THOSE SERVING

TODAY
Ushers: Dave Penturf, Earl Johanson
Lew Emery, Shawn McGavern
Guest Hosts: Rich & Diane Dillon
Nursery: Ruth Salmon & Shirley Cunningham
Prayer Partners: Janet Wise & Connie Robinson
A/V Board Operator: Michael Robbins

NEXT WEEK
Guest Hosts: Peg Kruest & Robert Mentzer
Lay Leader: Kent Walter
Nursery: Connie Robinson & Shirley Cunningham
Prayer Partners: Mary Walter & Connie Robinson
A/V Board Operator: Michael Robbins
Communion: Preparation - Virginia Donohoe &
Linda McGavern
        Serving - Mike Wise, Linda McGavern
          Mary Alice Gwynne, Lew Emery
          Nursery - Tom Papley

Our mission is to grow spiritually as a Gospel-driven family by showing love, compassion, honesty and forgiveness for each other and our community.

OUR NATIONAL MINISTRY
Neighborhood Ministries, Ohio Race Track Ministry, Bacone, Green Lake Conference Center, Murrow Children=s Home, Judson University, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary

OUR LOCAL MINISTRY
...includes a full time child care center (ages 18 mo. to school age) and nursery school. Others include ministries to single adults, youth, senior citizens, mission awareness, Alliance of Churches, Alliance Food Pantry, Alliance Neighborhood Center, Alliance Emergency Center, Habitat for Humanity.

Today
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Chapel Prayer
9:40 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Coffee time & fellowship
11:15 a.m. Sunday school for all ages
6:30 p.m. FBC youth small group Bible Study

Wednesday
6:30 p.m. Spiritual Discipline Class
6:30 p.m. FBC Youth Fellowship
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday
7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Friday
1:00 p.m. Church Women United at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
3295 S Union Ave.
Program: Is God Good All the Time? By Linda Meiter

Unless otherwise noted all activities take place at First Baptist Church.
330-823-3118