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1 F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H, C A M B R I D G E Tradition al - 8:30am Contemporar y - 9:45am & 11am

2 SEP 7, 2014 Message: LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Scripture: Luke 11:3-4 Notes Bob Jonsson, Lead Pastor One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples. Luke 11:1 Grades 2-5 Show your notes to Burke to receive a sweet treat! 3

Welcome! Are you new to First Baptist? We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us. This is a place where exciting spiritual connections are taking place.

3 Welcome! Are you new to First Baptist? We are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us. This is a place where exciting spiritual connections are taking place. We want you to know that we are devoted to walking with you on your spiritual journey and helping you connect with the full life that God desires for you. We want to encourage you to do the following things: FILL OUT THE MY RESPONSE SHEET at the back of this bulletin, tear it off and place in one of the boxes by the door as you leave the service, STOP BY THE WELCOME CENTER and pick up a FREE BOOK and a WECOME PACKET that has valuable information about our church for you and your family, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE Specifically, go to the I m New section to see all of the information provided there. Also, click on the Ways to Connect link where you can learn about and connect to various aspects of church life at First B. Our commitment is to help facilitate the life growth that God desires for each and every person. God bless you today and in the days to come. BOB JONSSON Lead Pastor bobjfbc@gmail.com 4

TODAY S MESSAGE Pastor Bob begins our focus FANNING THE FLAME about deepening our prayer lives with the message Lord, Teach Us To Pray.

OUTDOOR BAPTISMS AT THE LAKE We will be doing baptisms at the lake home of Carrie and Grant Crocker (4254-331st Ave NE, Cambridge) TODAY at 6:30pm refreshments to follow the baptisms.

Speakers are Ralph and Jared Gustafson and the Worship Leader is Matt Berry (Dale & Sherri Berry s son) from Eagle Brook Church in Lino Lakes, MN.

ALL SEASONS CLASS RIB FEST The All Seasons adulted class is having a Rib Fest at the home of Ed and Phyllis VanRossum on SEP 28, at 1pm - $5 donation, bring a dish to share.

4 TODAY S MESSAGE Pastor Bob begins our focus FANNING THE FLAME about deepening our prayer lives with the message Lord, Teach Us To Pray. ON WEDNESDAY, SEP 10 we will start a new weekly prayer and worship gathering in the sanctuary, 6:45pm, led by Kelly Vavra and Pastor Bob. OUTDOOR BAPTISMS AT THE LAKE We will be doing baptisms at the lake home of Carrie and Grant Crocker ( st Ave NE, Cambridge) TODAY at 6:30pm refreshments to follow the baptisms. MEN S RETREAT The MIBC Men s Fall Retreat at Trout Lake Camp is almost here! The weekend dates are SEP Speakers are Ralph and Jared Gustafson and the Worship Leader is Matt Berry (Dale & Sherri Berry s son) from Eagle Brook Church in Lino Lakes, MN. Cost: $100 to stay with the FBC group in a Modern Cabin. Information is available at the Sign Up Center TODAY, and SEP 14. In order to be assured of a cabin, be sure to sign up as early as possible. Contact Dave Johnson at with any questions. 5 ADULTS AGE 50+ Ministry newsletter available at the Welcome Center or the office. ALL SEASONS CLASS RIB FEST The All Seasons adulted class is having a Rib Fest at the home of Ed and Phyllis VanRossum on SEP 28, at 1pm - $5 donation, bring a dish to share. Sign up in class or call Phyllis MISSION PRAYER TIME Join us for prayer time Mondays at 9:30am in the LifeAct2 Center. PRAYER CHAINS chain: contact the office Phone chain: call Lucille PRAYER GATHERING Wednesdays - 4:30pm, Bob Jonsson Open to everyone. Pray for church ministry, each other, and missions. Leave encouraged in your faith! WEDNESDAY PRAYER FOCUS The weekly issues of the Prayer Focus are available in an acrylic holder at the end of the mailboxes, lower level. GRIEFSHARE The next GriefShare is just around the corner, beginning SEP 9, 1:30pm. Join us to receive helpful guidance on handling grief in a positive and helpful manner. Register by calling the office.

Classes available for the first session (3 weeks) are: Group Games Outdoors 101 Painting (watercolors) Chess & Checkers strategy & Playing Baking KIDS CHOIR For kids in grade 1-5.

Limited seating on the church vans so register TODAY to ensure a spot, if you need. Cost is $25/child with $40 max per family to be paid at the time of registration.

5 This fall we are kicking off a BRAND NEW program on Wednesdays, 6:45pm! KIDS U is for children in grade 1-5. It will begin with a large group lesson focusing on who God is and who we are in Him. Kids will then be able to choose from different 3-week classes, such as building a birdhouse, sewing, baking, Bible Trivia, How to share your faith, and more!...and it s all FREE! Classes available for the first session (3 weeks) are: Group Games Outdoors 101 Painting (watercolors) Chess & Checkers strategy & Playing Baking KIDS CHOIR For kids in grade 1-5. Rehearsals will be Mondays after school, 3:15-4:45pm, beginning Monday, SEP 8. Register online at cambridge.org/#/ children/events-forms. Limited seating on the church vans so register TODAY to ensure a spot, if you need. Cost is $25/child with $40 max per family to be paid at the time of registration. For more information, call Burke in the office. EARLY CHILDHOOD VOLUNTEER TRAINING There will be a volunteer training Sunday, SEP 14, 12:15pm, Fireside Room for everyone helping in the Nursery and Toddler rooms this fall. Pizza lunch will be provided. CHILDRENS CHURCH Children (age 4 - grade 1) are dismissed from the 11am service and brought to the Children s Ministry room to learn the love of Jesus through object lessons. Children are picked up by their parents after the service. PARENT CHILD ROOM Located outside the multi-purpose room by the west stairwell, parents are welcome to use the room to care for crying babies, feed infants, change diapers, etc. A privacy curtain can be pulled for nursing. STEPHEN MINISTRY One to one Christian care through friendship and concerned listening when you need it most. Details at the Welcome Center. WELCOME CENTER/MORNING HOSTS Do you have a passion for meeting and welcoming guests to FBC? We would love to have you serve at the Welcome Center and/or be a morning host on Sundays. Contact Michelle at welcomecenterfbc@gmail.com. 6

NEW PATHWAYS COORDINATOR We have 4 teams members (1 for each quarter) and are still looking for an overall coordinator. Job description available in the office and downstairs on the bulletin board.

CHILDCARE WORKERS Sundays in the Nursery and Toddler rooms during all services Children s Church - 11am Service Sunday School teachers (4 s & 5 s and 2nd grade boys), 9:45-10:45am KIDS U volunteers

6 NEW PATHWAYS COORDINATOR We have 4 teams members (1 for each quarter) and are still looking for an overall coordinator. Job description available in the office and downstairs on the bulletin board. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS Volunteers still needed to help at Wednesday night suppers. Call Sandy Abraham Suppers are SEP 10 - NOV 19. CHILDCARE WORKERS Sundays in the Nursery and Toddler rooms during all services Children s Church - 11am Service Sunday School teachers (4 s & 5 s and 2nd grade boys), 9:45-10:45am KIDS U volunteers (3-week commitments, 6:45-8pm) Contact Burke in the office. DRIVERS First Baptist has a partnership with HOME DELIVERED MEALS and delivers packaged meals to the homebound in our community once a month, Noon - 1pm. Join our team! Contact Betty at or lindvallfamily@ gmail.com. USHERS Looking for a great way to serve without becoming overcommitted? Consider joining the Usher Rotation! Spots are available for the 8:30am and the 11am service. Ushering is a great way to meet people while helping satisfy an important need! Training is provided. To know more call Greg Carlson, Usher Coordinator, WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER Join us for a delicious homemade supper every Wednesday at 5:30pm before clubs. Cost Children age 3 and under - FREE Age 4 - grade 12 - $4.00 Adults - $5.00 Families - $20.00 max NOTE: New prices. Any tickets purchased last year will be honored. SEP 10 Menu Spaghetti with Red Meat Sauce and/ or Alfredo Sauce, Tossed Salad with fixings, Crusty Bread and Ice Cream with Toppings. FIRST LINK Check out Groups, Online Giving, the Calendar, and more through First Baptist s private online community! Find the link on our website by selecting the FIRST LINK tab. RIGHT NOW RESOURCES Amazing online resources available of over 1600 Bible study video sessions. For access, contact the office. PARKING Reserve parking spots closest to the building for guests, seniors and families with small children. Additional parking available in the east lot directly across from church and the city lot north of the church.

7 MAILBOX Contact the office if you would like a church mailbox. MESSAGES Like what you heard today, or did you miss a service? Request a FREE CD from the office. COMMON GROUND CAFÉ Coffee, juice, and donuts available in the Café. If you would like to be added to our list, contact the office. TRADITIONAL SERVICE Prelude Arlene Wallin #295 Revive Us Again Offertory Denise Bacon Hear Us From Heaven #364 My Jesus I Love Thee #380 Just A Closer Walk With Thee Message Bob Jonsson Lord, Teach Us To Pray #425 In The Garden Blessing Vocalists Instruments Dan DeRushia Beth Bayerl Priscilla Hendrickson DelRae Head Clint Lundeen Arlene Wallin Sandy Galligan Denise Bacon FALL KICK - OFF Wednesday, September 10 5:30pm - Supper 6:45pm - Programs 8

8 THIS WEEK MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 8 9:30am Missions Prayer Time 3:15pm Kids Choir 7pm DivorceCare TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 9 1:30pm Grief Share 6:30pm MOPS Open House WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 10 4:30pm Prayer Gathering 5:30pm Supper 6:30pm Single & Parenting 6:45pm Clubs/adultED SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 14 8:30am Traditional Service 9:45am Contemporary Service Sunday School/adultED 11am Contemporary Service Pastor Bob Jonsson will continue our fall focus titled FANNING THE FLAME with the message: The Power of Prayer UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 7 Baptism Service (Crocker Home) 8 Kids Choir Rehearsals Begin 8 DivorceCare/DC4K 9 MOPS Open House 9 GriefShare 10 Single & Parenting Group 10 Wednesday Night Kickoff 14 Early Childhood Volunteer Training/Lunch 14 Sanctuary Choir 14 Battalion 14 Young Adult Small Group 17 Prime Time Fellowship Men s Retreat (Trout Lake) 27 Our Reponse/Sara Groves Concert 28 Mental Health Informational Support Group Gathering 12:15pm 5:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm Early Childhood Volunteer Training/Lunch Sanctuary Choir Battalion Young Adult Small Group THANKS FOR BEING SO GENEROUS! Sunday, 09/7/2014 (Fiscal Year 04/01/ /31/2015) JUL YTD Income $ 69,778 $ 313,283 Budget $ 92,604 $ 370,417 Over (Under) ($ 23,826) ($ 57,134) Giving - AUG 31 $ 11,624 Weekly Budget $ 21,370 9

9 SARA GROVES CONCERT AND MEDICAL KIT BUILD Medical kits are needed in Kivuruga, Rwanda for those who provide care for AIDS patients. If you would like to support Our Response s effort to provide over 800 kits filled with medical supplies, you can be involved in one or more ways: Buy a ticket for the Sara Groves concert to be held on SEP 27, 7pm, here at First Baptist. Tickets are $20 ($22 at the door); all proceeds will go towards the purchase of medical kits. Make a special donation to help purchase medical kits. To buy tickets, or to make a donation, look for us in the lobby on TODAY, SEP 14 and 21 or go to itickets.com and search Sara Groves. 10

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Nathan Brooks, Pastor

Welcome/Invocation/Lord s Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Nathan Brooks, Pastor October 21, 2018 ~ 10:45 a.m. Praise Singing Everlasting God Worship Team My Savior My God Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone