408 Pleasant Street Manlius, NY

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1 408 Pleasant Street Manlius, NY April 2017

2 A Note from Your Pastor ~ Lent is a time of preparation of looking at ourselves and allowing the spirit of God to search us and know us. It is a time when we tune our ears to hear the voice of God as well as refocus our eyes upon the face of Jesus. During this time, we as a church have been looking at the Old Testament prophecies of Jesus, and the I Am statements Jesus made about Himself in the Gospel of John. We have looked at Jesus as the Light of the World, as the Bread of Life, the Gate, the Good Shepherd, the True Vine and the Resurrection and the Life. As we come into the celebration of Holy Week, we recognize Jesus as the King who has ALL Authority over our lives. We will worship at the table and experience the servant nature of Jesus and the betrayal as He was arrested. We will walk through the tragic and horrifying trial and crucifixion of our precious Lord. Then the quietness of no hope while the grave was full. And the greatest celebration of the Christian year as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the grave the event that is God s guarantee of our new life in Christ. The passion and resurrection of Jesus are the foundational events of our faith. But what difference does this all make? Unless it impacts our lives today, the power of God is wasted. It is not just a future hope for life with God in paradise once we have died. This is a promise we have, BUT it is not all there is. Eternal LIFE begins at the moment we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. It is ours at this present moment. Our lives are to be full of God s Spirit and full of the power, joy and abundance of life that comes from a relationship with the King of eternity. As God s people here in this community we are to be active in ministering to the needs of others. We are to be the demonstration of the power of God in our lives. We have the message of hope, mercy, love and repentance and we need to be taking these outside the walls of the church. Won t you invite others into new life? Invite them to be a part of our church family. We will make room for your friends and acquaintances to join with us as we journey together with Jesus our Lord and our King.

3 In the Church Family PRAYER REQUESTS The Ammann/Norris families: Dottie Ammann passed away March 8, Dick Barber Gini Wharton Barb Foringer Tom Biviano Megan Miller Andy Arthur The Beams family Carrie Franklin Mary Schwarz Shirley Mapstone Art Mapstone Selena Short Debbie Foringer Loretta Beuchert Cecile White Jessie Mapstone Erm Ferris Ron Radell Kathy Clements Nan Berrian Kelly Griffin s sister, brother-in-law & children Larry Kilbride Rosanne Leone The Ware & Hitchcock families The Corona & Fernandez families Luz Maria ~ ~ ~ Please call or praises or prayer requests to: fbcman@twcny.rr.com by Wednesday morning with praises or prayer requests. The ACTS Team of Prayer Jo Ann Mostar and others will be meeting in the Library to pray. We will be praying for needs expressed in our bulletin each Sunday as well as other needs brought to our attention. Please call Jo Ann with prayer requests. We meet on Mondays, 1:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Come and join us when you can. For any further information, please contact Jo Ann. April Birthdays Birthstone Diamond; Flower - Sweetpea 1. Michael McCartney 4. Olga Schmidt 5. Allan Dominy 7. Joshua Bailey Steve Barber Gabriel Corrice 8. Jamie Greene 10. Riley Carpenter 11. Dan Burt 12. Ryan Freeman Jessie Mapstone 13. Andrew Carlsen Ann Shephard 14. Andy Burt 17. Ross Binder 20. Linda Barber Tom Shephard 21. Ben McCartney 22. Rosey Oaks-Lee 23. Morgan Mapstone Dean Morningstar 24. Jeanette Adams 25. Sarah Chege 26. Will Shephard 29. Isaac Bailey 30. Grace Keesler April Anniversaries 24. Jill & Bob Doss 28. Pauline & Harry Cole Unity Fellowship The next meeting of Unity Fellowship will be on Saturday, April 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. We will have a speaker who we have had many times over the years, Cheryl Pula. She puts on programs about famous events in history, famous people, etc. This time Cheryl s program is called, Brass Bands and Singing Soldiers: Civil War Music. Over 10,000 songs were written during the civil war. We will learn the histories of some of them and sing along with the music! It should be an enjoyable program! At 6:30 p.m., we will start with a dish-to-pass supper. Please bring a casserole or salad to share and bring your own dinner plate, silverware, and cup. We will furnish the dessert and beverage. We hope that you can join us for some good food, good fellowship, and an interesting program. ~ Dick Barber May Newsletter Articles All articles for the May newsletter are due Saturday, April 15 th. Please all articles to: fbcman@twcny.rr.com or place in the secretary s mail slot. Thank you

4 To grow in Christ Look here DISCIPLESHIP What are my options? SUNDAY SCHOOL for all ages ~ 9:30 10:30 a.m. Children K-5 with Kim Granata in room #205 Learning the Bible Stories Youth with Kelly Griffin in room #204 How s This Play Out? Adults with Jill Doss in room #207 Let Us Pray Adults in the Library with Jim Mitscher Adults with Barbara Brace: Last Sunday This Morning You are invited to actively discuss Pastor John s sermon from the previous week. You can come and join the learning as we share insights and questions. We are meeting in the Chapel. Coffee and goodies will be provided Everyone is welcome! Lenten Bible Studies Thursday Night Study Thursday's during Lent there will be a Bible Study led by Rev. Buskey. We will be looking at the Old Testament prophecies of the coming Messiah. We will start at 6:15 p.m. with soup & sandwich. The Bible study will begin at 7:00 p.m. March 30 and April 6th. All are invited to come and enjoy this time of fellowship & study in the Chapel. ******** American Baptist Women s Lenten Bible Series ABW will again be having a Lenten Series on Monday s, April 3 rd and 10th, 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Cindy Mapstone leading in the Library. A soup lunch will be provided in the Chapel after the study. All are invited to come. If you have any questions, call Barb Foringer.

5 Music Notes ~ Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord. Psalm 100 Mary Schwarz, Director of Music Ministry Singers and ringers have been rehearsing some wonderful music the last few weeks. You ll want to be at the Manlius Methodist Church on Maundy Thursday, April 13 th for our combined choir presentation of the cantata Hope in the Shadow, directed by Linny Hernandez. Voices will be raised and hand bells will be played during other Holy Week services (Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter). To God be the Glory! CHURCH WORK DAY Saturday, April 8th, 8-noon Come one, come all to our Church Work Day ~ no experience necessary Come for Fellowship, Fun, and a great chance to serve Our Lord and our Church. Something for everyone to do Donuts, coffee etc. provided. If you have any suggestions as to areas needing work, please call the Church office at or see Jo Ann Mostar. Looking forward to seeing you there! Love and Blessings, Jo Ann Mostar At its meeting on March 6, 2017, the Board: Confirmed Maundy Thursday/Good Friday/Easter services/events. Affirmed a plan to facilitate communication between the Board and the King s Kids/ Playschool Committee. America for Christ Offering The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind. To let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord s favor. Luke 4:18-19 (NRSV) Goal: $ To Date: $ FM-JD area Meals on Wheels Spring Bottle Drive Saturday, April 1st, 9 am - 1 pm 2 locations: SNO-TOP in Manlius & DeWitt Community Church

6 Holy Week Services ~ Palm Sunday April 9th Sunday School for All Ages 9:30-10:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Maundy Thursday April 13th Combined Service with the Manlius United Methodist Church at the Manlius United Methodist Church 6:00 p.m. Share a Soup & Salad meal in Fry Hall 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service in the Manlius Methodist Sanctuary Good Friday, April 14th 7:00 p.m. Service at FBC, Manlius in the Sanctuary Easter Sunday at First Baptist Church, Manlius April 16 th 6:15 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service (Front/side yard of Church) 9:30 a.m. Breakfast & Fellowship (Church gym) 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship Service (Sanctuary)

7 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 26 through June 30, :00 a.m. to 12 noon FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, MANLIUS Maker Fun Factory ~ by God Built for a Purpose Children in kindergarten through 6 th grade (entering in fall 2017) are invited to come for a week of Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks, music and more! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A PART OF VBS 2017? It takes a lot of people to make it all happen; we need you! See below for how to get involved. Thanks from the Children s Ministry Team! Ellen Everly Kim Granata Mary Schwarz I am willing to serve in the following way(s) at Vacation Bible School 2017 Crew leader (guide a group of 5-6 children through each morning s activities) KidVid Cinema Station Registration Games Decorating Child care (provided for VBS workers children) Prayer Financial Donation Please circle days available: M T W TH F Name Phone Put this in the offering plate, drop off at the church office, or give it to Ellen Everly, Kim Granata, or Mary Schwarz.

8 Vacation Bible School Registration Form June 26 through June 30, :00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. First Baptist Church, Manlius NY Please use one form per child. Mail forms by June 12th First Baptist Church, 408 Pleasant St., Manlius, NY Phone: All children entering Kindergarten through Grade 6 (Fall 2017) are welcome Registration is free. Handicapped accessible. Name M F Street address City State Zip Parent/Guardian Home phone ( ) Cell phone ( ) address Child s date of birth Age Grade entering in Sept 2017 My child will attend: All 5 days OR M Tu W Th F Emergency Contacts: (Please circle days your child will attend.) SPECIAL CHILDCARE OFFER A KING S KIDS AFTERNOON :30 p.m. We are pleased to offer you an extended day with King s Kids! Send a lunch and stay until 4:30 p.m. for only $25/day. Yes, I would like my child to participate in this program at King s Kids for the afternoons as shown above. #1 Phone #2 Phone Allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions Names of those allowed to pick up/take child from church premises Home church (if applicable) How did you hear about VBS? Please sign & date the release on the Authorization/Release form. Thank you.

9 Vacation Bible School Release Information First Baptist Church of Manlius 408 Pleasant Street, Manlius, N.Y We are pleased to offer FREE registration this year. No phone registrations, please; mail form to address above by: Monday, June 12, 2017 Authorization: In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the answering ambulance/and or hospital in compliance with Onondaga County Health Regulations to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my named child on this form. This form will be kept on file at The First Baptist Church of Manlius. Child s Name: Signature of Parent/Guardian over 18 years old: Date Release for photos taken during Vacation Bible School: I DO give permission for my child s picture to be taken for use in local newspapers, church newsletters, website, etc. I agree to allow their name published with the photo. I DO NOT give permission for my child s picture to be taken for use in local newspapers, church newsletters, website, etc. Parent/Legal Guardian Name (print) Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date

10 2017 CAMP DONATIONS NEEDED PATHFINDER LODGE FOOD ITEMS PAPER GOODS Cake & brownie mixes Paper towels Bisquick Toilet paper (white, singe ply) Minute rice Napkins Pasta Paper plates (heavy duty) Peanut butter & jelly/nutella Cups, cold (7-9 oz) Peanuts Plastic forks Chocolate chips Ziploc bags all sizes Raisins Flour Salt and Sugar Kool-Aid Mix (Large containers/pre-mixed) OTHER KITCHEN ITEMS FURNITURE Liquid dish soap Sturdy dressers Liquid hand soap End tables/night stands Card tables (folding) HEALTH LODGE Medical or sport tape SPORTS EQUIPMENT Shower curtains Life jackets vest style (any size) Rubber or latex gloves Canoe paddles 4 x 4 gauze Canoes, kayaks Large Band-Aids Tents Rope Volleyballs MAINTENANCE Kick balls Paint brushes (including disposable)* Water shoes (all sizes) Brooms* Dive-quality masks and fins (adult sizes) Rakes & shovels Sponge mops* CRAFTS & PROGRAM Dehumidifiers* Construction paper, card stock Indoor Light bulbs Beading thread, elastic cord Lysol wipes Tape: masking, duct * Colored sand Fabric dye *These items are especially White T-shirts (all sizes) needed. Boondoggle Ink pads PLEASE NO egg cartons, yarn, Tulip Tie Dye or dinner plates; we have plenty. Unused birthday cards with envelopes* Donations can be brought to the camps or to the VP Ministries office. Please call first. Gift cards to: Price Chopper Tops Stewart s Shops Hannaford Camp Vick: Home Depot Walmart Pathfinder: Lowe s VP Ministries office: Ace Hardware

11 FOOD ITEMS PAPER GOODS #10 Cans of fruit and vegetables Napkins* Kool-Aid/drink mix Paper plates Pasta: Spaghetti & Macaroni Paper cups (7-9 oz.) Minute Rice Cake mixes and frosting Cookie and brownie mix MAINTENANCE Minute Rice Vacuum (in good working order) Generator OTHER KITCHEN ITEMS Rakes Ziploc bags (quart & gallon sizes) Light Bulbs (in & outdoor) Aluminum foil (heavy duty) Tools (good quality) Liquid Dish Soap FURNITURE Resin lawn chairs SPORTS EQUIPMENT Sturdy dressers Pool toys and kickboards Door mats Kick balls/playground balls Water Balloons APPLIANCES Tetherballs Refrigerator Life Jackets Washing Machine & Dryer MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS PROJECTS Travel size toothbrushes and toothpaste --Health Lodge: replace linoleum floor Bug spray and sunscreen --Paint Dining Hall Porch Hand Soap (liquid) --Houser Lodge: chimney work, drywall renovations, Hand Sanitizer & electrical upgrades Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D) Travel size shampoo and conditioner Donations can be brought to the Band-Aids camps or to the VP Ministries office. Please call first. CRAFT SUPPLIES White T-Shirts (child & adult sizes)* Plain white bandanas Construction paper Pipe cleaners Balloons 2017 CAMP DONATIONS NEEDED Camp Vick Camp Vick: Pathfinder: VP Ministries office: oz. bottles or larger of poster paint Unused birthday cards with envelopes* 8 oz. bottles of Acrylic craft paint Foam (sheets & cutouts) Colored/patterned craft duct tape Fabric Paint *This item is especially needed. Gift Cards to: PLEASE NO egg cartons, yarn or Price Chopper Tops dinner plates (we have plenty) Stewart s Shops Hannaford Home Depot Walmart Lowe s Ace Hardware

12 First Baptist Church of Manlius 408 Pleasant Street Manlius, NY Rev. Dr. John R. Buskey, Pastor Church Office: (315) Website: Church Pastor John s pastor@firstbaptist-manlius.org Bookkeeper: (315) Bookkeeper s fbcbookkeeper@twcny.rr.com King s Kids Christian Child Care: (315) King s Kids Director.Kingskids@gmail.com Playschool Preschool: (315) Playschool s playschool408@yahoo.com Mission Statement 2017 Inviting People to New Life In celebration of the good news shown to us in Jesus Christ, we will invite others to unite with us as part of the family of God, sharing the Gospel through Worship, Education, Encouragement of one another and the Support of Mission As we serve Manlius and our surrounding communities.