FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 216 Sunset Road Willingboro, New 1 Jersey (609)

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 216 Sunset Road Willingboro, New 1 Jersey (609)

2 Prelude THE LORD S DAY OCTOBER 20, 2013 Text of Meditation: Psalm 96:1-13 (At 10:55 let s quiet our hearts and meditate on Who God is and what He has taught you this week in His Word.) Worship Medley: Recognition of Visitors Announcements Prayer Worship in Giving Holy is the Lord You Are Holy-Prince of Peace Holy, Holy, Holy #262 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 *Song of the Spirit: Take Time to Be Holy #442 Message: Words of Encouragement Pastor Gary Tum Suden Way of Power The Marks of Christian Ministry 2 Corinthians 6:1 7:1 Song of Response: Prayer Take My Life/Holiness EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Hymns Message: Christology Pastor Eddie Newton *Children in Grades 1-3 may leave for Junior Church. 2

3 October 20, 2013 Words of Encouragement Way of Power The Marks of Christian Ministry 2 Corinthians 6:1-7:1 Eternal Truth: Comfort in life and ministry comes from possessing the true Marks of Ministry. I. Ministering with Urgency & Passion (2 Cor. 6:1-2) A. The Plea (2 Cor. 6:1) B. The Timing (2 Cor. 6:2; Is. 49:8; Heb. 3:7-15) II. Ministering with Integrity (2 Cor. 6:3-10) A. The End Game (2 Cor. 6:3; Rom. 14:13) B. The Endurance (2 Cor. 6:4-5; Gal. 5:22-26) C. The Conduct (2 Cor. 6:6-7) D. The Course (2 Cor. 6:8-10) III. Mandating Holiness (2 Cor. 6:11-7:1) A. Be Open Hearted to God (2 Cor. 6:11-13) B. Be Holy (2 Cor. 6:14-18; Is. 52:11; Ezek. 20:34, 41; 1 Pet. 1:13-21) C. Be Cleansed (2 Cor. 7:1; 1 John 1:9) 3

4 Christology A. Present Ministry of Christ 1. Christ is Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23) a. Building the Church (Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 12:13) b. Sanctifying the Church (Ephesians 5:26) c. Giving Gifts to the Church (Ephesians 4:7-13) d. Empowering the Church (John 15:1-10) 2. Christ is the High Priest a. Sympathizes, aids/helps, and gives grace (Heb. 2:18; 4:14-16) b. Intercedes (Hebrews 7:25) c. Advocates (1 John 2:1) 3. Christ is a Preparer of a Place For Us (John 14:1-3) B. Future Ministry of Christ 1. Rapture (1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) 2. Judgment a. Judgment Seat of Christ (Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 4:5; 2 Corinthians 5:10) b. The Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15) c. Judgment on Israel (Matthew 24:27-25:30; Zechariah 13:8-9) d. Judgment of the Sheep and Goat Nations (Matthew 25:31-46) 3. Marriage Feast (Revelation 19:7-9) 4. Millennial Kingdom (Revelation 19:15, 20:4) 4

5 CHRISTMAS MUSICAL (CANTATA) REHEARSAL: Today s rehearsal is for children and teens in the Main Cast and chorus (all children are in the chorus). They need a lunch and will stay as indicated on the poster for pick-up times. Any parents who were absent last week please stay in the lunchroom (Rooms 20-21) until 12:45 p.m. for instructions. Those who still need to audition will stay after that until finished (new auditions and callbacks from last week). Parents please sign up for a Sunday to help in the lunchroom see Sherry Devine. MUSIC GIVE AWAY: Here is your opportunity to pick up some free music from the Music Office clearance! They are across from Room 17 near Lost and Found items; music/books are marked with a colored sticker with the letters MGA. Please enjoy them! There are collections from various music publishers including CDs and sheet music from Brooklyn Tabernacle and Word Musicv. Some children s stories on cassette and various other formats (really old up to brand new) will also be offered each week. LADIES BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, October 30 th - 10:00 a.m Noon All ladies are welcome! Join us as we investigate God s Word and examine our own hearts. BABY SHOWER LUNCHEON: Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Please join us for a baby Shower for Priscilla Johnson (our newest Mom-to-Be) on Sunday, November 3 rd at 1 p.m. in the old sanctuary. She is registered at Baby R Us, Kohl s and Target. LADIES, please sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer. Thank you. FBC WELLNESS EVENT (Physical, Financial, & Spiritual) Wednesday, November 13 3:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Please join us as we invite in the community for various Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Nutrition & Healthy Cooking Demo, important information sessions on Enrolling in the Affordable Health Care Act, & Understanding & Enrolling in Medicare Supplements, Establishing Free Checking Accounts & Home Refinancing. We want to rub shoulders with our community and help and be helped in these important areas as we share information about the various ministries at FBC. 5

6 WORD OF LIFE CLUB YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Word of Life Club Has Begun Join us Friday Nights! WEDNESDAY NIGHT Quiet Time Bible Study p.m. You must be doing a Quiet Time in order to come If you are not sure how to do a Quiet Time, we can teach you on Wednesday nights WOL Quiet Times - $22.00 Word of Life SUPERBOWL November Student Cost $49.00 before November 7 Leader Cost $44.00 WOL Club LATE NIGHT October 25 TH at 11:00 p.m. HARVEST PARTY at FBC for KIDS K THRU 6 th GRADE - SAT., OCTOBER 26 th - 2 PM Sign up on the bulletin board! Come dressed as your favorite farm animal, cowboy or cowgirl, Bible character, or pumpkin etc. (no witches, ghosts, goblins or cartoon character s. If you would like to donate apples, and caramel topping, please see or contact Betsy Vazquez for more ideas. CAMPUS MOMS: There will be a Campus Moms Meeting this Saturday, the 26 th at 10:00 a.m. Request Please save boxes for us: men s large/extra large boot, sneaker or shoe boxes (size 13 or larger). Place them on the top shelf of the coat rack opposite the church office. Thank you. COUPLES GETAWAY Family Life Presents Weekend to Remember Take Your Marriage to a Whole New Level. Getaway Date: November Getaway Location: Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia See the bulletin board for more information and sign up if you would like to attend The cost for our group will be $89 per person. Hotel room rate is $106. 6

7 TODAY: 9:45 a.m.---sunday School/New Adult Membership Class 11:00 a.m.---morning Worship Service 1:00 p.m.---christmas Musical Rehearsal 4:30 p.m.---christian Education Team Meeting 6:00 p.m.---evening Worship Service MONDAY, 12 Noon 1:00 p.m.---ladies Prison Ministry MONDAY, 2:00 4:00 p.m.---shuffleboard TUESDAY, 10:00 a.m.---keenagers Presentation/Luncheon WEDNESDAY, 7:00 p.m.---3 rd Quarter Business Meeting WEDNESDAY, 7:45 p.m.---choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, 7:25 9:30 p.m.---awana Clubs FRIDAY, 8:00 10:00 p.m.---word of Life Club SATURDAY, 10:00 a.m.---campus Moms SATURDAY, 2:00 p.m.---harvest Party for Kids Reminder! The 3 rd Quarter Business Meeting will be held this Wednesday, October 23 rd at 7 p.m. Plan to attend and see what God is doing at FBC. Christian Education Team Meeting TODAY at 4:30 p.m. Compassionate Friends Meeting October 29th, 1:30 p.m. at Casamari. Keenagers: Be sure to sign up today for Tuesday s meeting with Mr. Charles Middleberg, a Holocaust survivor. You don t want to miss the story of his life in France during the German occupation. It s exciting and poignant. We are asking for a $5.00 donation for the Goodwin Holocaust Museum in Cherry Hill, but the soup/salad/dessert lunch is free! All retired people are invited to attend the event this Tuesday, at 10 a.m., in Room 20/21. The sign up poster is in the lobby. Keenagers: Broadway at Night is the theme of a musical program which will be presented especially for senior citizens by students at Baptist Regional School. Despite the name, the program will be held Friday morning, November 8 th, at 10 o clock, at the school in Haddon Heights. We will also have lunch at nearby Station House Restaurant. Please sign up in the lobby. Keenagers: The previous schedule posted for the December 3 rd Hunterdon Hills Playhouse has been filled for spaces allocated, however, a new roster is posted on the bulletin board for 9 spaces providing they become available. The cost is $60.00 per person which includes a full course meal, desserts, tax & gratuities. Sign up in the Lobby (1 st come 1 st served). The meal will be served approximately at 12:00 pm., bus departs church at 9:00 am on 12/3/2013. Payment is due no later than November 17 th and payable to Jossie Taylor. 7

8 PRAYER REQUEST: Ron and Christine Self - Please continue to pray for us as we prepare to receive a construction team this Saturday. Please continue to pray for the group from Flint, Michigan as they prepare to travel on October 18. They will be working on our building in Vicente Lopez and will also be ministering to our people on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Please pray that God would use them in the lives of our people. Nursery Schedule Today: Cassandra Berry (Adult Helper), April Minott Next Week: Elnora Cain, Candy Chappell, Lola Olatubosun Junior Church Teachers Schedule October Ages 2 & 3 Adam & Meg Woehr Ages 4 & 5 Pastor Eddie & Jessica Newton Grades 1-3 Natalie Minott, Jill Melton Super Box Guy Minott, Adam Woehr Handicap Parking Spaces: Please refrain from parking in the designated handicap spaces to help those in need, unless you have an authorized handicap parking permit. Cell Phones and Beepers As we prepare to worship God together we would ask that these be turned off or put in the silent/vibrate mode (recognizing that there are medical and emergency personnel who are required to be available). Handicap Restrooms: Unless it is an emergency, please use our regular restroom facilities to allow our people with special needs complete access to the Handicap Accessible Bathroom. Thank you for your cooperation in this area. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Glorifying God by Making Faithful Disciples of Jesus Christ 216 Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ (609) church@fbcwillingboro.org On the web at Rev. Gary Tum Suden, Senior Pastor ext. 111 Ed Newton, Associate Pastor ext. 115 Cindi Decker, Director of Music - ext. 113 Carol Bachman, Secretary - ext

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