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HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
That is a greeting we all like to give, but sometimes are reluctant
to receive. During our moments of prayer a couple Sundays ago, we
celebrated the birthdays of at least five people who were having
their "big day" that week. We also surprised Katherine Horton with
a party in honor of her 94th birthday during our potluck luncheon on
April 27.
Birthdays, though many of us have
lived more than we care to admit, are an important part of our
lives. So is the birthday of the Church. Each spring, seven weeks
after Easter, Christians observe the Church's birthday on the day
called Pentecost. more>>
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Dear
Friends, In spite of its affluence and influence on the world-wide
scene, the United States still remains as challenging a mission field as
any other around the globe. In our towns, our cities, and our
neighborhoods dwell the same sort of needy folks as Christ associated
with and ministered to. Can we do any less as ambassadors of
Christ?
National Ministries of the American
Baptist Churches U.S.A. with which we are affiliated continues a
widespread outreach across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to identify and
confront the impediments to the spiritual and physical well-being of
millions of men, women, and children.
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"Break the Chains". The American Baptist Women of Massachusetts will
meet for their spring conference on May 30-31. There will be a "tired"
Jewelry sale at this conference and all proceeds will be used to combat
human trafficking worldwide. Anyone who wish to donate for this sale
should give it to Marilyn Glover by May 25th.
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Worship Service venue beginning April 6 will be in the Church
Parlor at 11:00 a.m. A light refreshment follows in the
Church Kitchen.
▪ Choir rehearsals
every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
▪ Children Sunday School starts with the
worship service at 11:00 a.m. during the moments with the children.
▪ Tuesday Bible Study
continues every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the church kitchen.
▪ See
Bulletin for more church events you can join. |
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Scholarships.
The scholarship Committee of First Baptist Church is
now accepting applications for the Hillyer H. Straton and Alfred and
Jeanne Jones Scholarships plus the Lockhart and Allen Funds. See
Bulletin for more information |
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Church World Service Blanket Program on
Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 |