Weekly Offering Goal $ Received $2302 Attendance Last Sunday - 96 CCLI #

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1 Opportunities for Fellowship and Service Sunday, April 21 - Sunday, April 28 Nursery (Preschoolers) 10:00 Worship Jenn Williamson & Karen Strahan Monday Tuesday 9-12 Pastor in the Office 8:00 Exercise Group - F.H Pastor in Office 11:00 Newsletter Assembly - Kitchen Wednesday 7:45 Prayer Group - Pastor s Study 8:00 Exercise Group - F.H. Thursday 7:00 Choir Rehearsal - Lounge Friday Rummage Rooms 9-12 Saturday Rummage Rooms :00 Private Event - F.H. Sunday 10:00 Worship 11:00 Coffee and Fellowship 11:15 Small Groups for everyone 12:15 Board of Christina Education - F.H. Weekly Offering Goal $ Received $2302 Attendance Last Sunday - 96 CCLI # First Baptist Church Cuba, New York Rev. Lynn A. Sullivan, Senior Pastor rev.lynn.sullivan@gmail.com Rev. Alexandra Freer, Associate Pastor Revfreer@cubafirstbaptist.org Secretary - sec@wny.twcbc.com

2 STRIVING TO BE THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS April 21, 2019 Welcome to our Easter Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Prayer slips are in the pew pockets for your convenience. Please write and mark clearly and an usher will collect it during the Prelude. (Supervised care by a qualified adult for infants and young preschoolers is available upstairs in the Church Nursery.) Preparation for Worship - The resurrection completes the inauguration of God's kingdom.... It is the decisive event demonstrating that God's kingdom really has been launched on earth as it is in heaven. The message of Easter is that God's new world has been unveiled in Jesus Christ and that you're now invited to belong to it. N.T. Wright Scripture Luke 24:1-12 Sermon God Moves Out of the Tomb Pastor Lynn Anthem * Benediction * Choral Response Choir * Postlude * Those who are able are invited to stand. Organist, Nettie White Welcome Life of the Church * Greet Your Neighbors Invite someone new to you or that you haven t spoken with recently to join you for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after service. Prelude Sharing of Celebrations and Concerns The Congregational Prayer The Lord s Prayer Prayer Chorus Children s Story (Unison) (Debts) Choir Bill Beck * Hymn Christ the Lord is Risen Today No. 268 Worship Through Giving The Offertory * Doxology No. 623 * Prayer of Dedication * Hymn of Commitment Hymn of Promise No. 277 During the announcements those sitting beside or near the center aisle are asked to sign and pass along the red Ministry of Friendship pads. When the pad reaches the end of your row, please pass it back to the center and learn the names of those sitting with you. Our Church is equipped with - Hearing assistance. Please ask an usher for a portable receiver or pick one up at the Technology Center. Back support cushions. Please ask an usher for assistance. A family restroom. Located by the elevator. It features a baby changing station stocked with diapers of all sizes, pull-ups, and wipes for your child. Thank you to Bill Beck, our greeters, our tech team, and ushers for assisting in today s worship service.

3 This May we are organizing an exciting weekend retreat in Bath, NY, for children currently in grades The camp is owned by Bryan Schoeffler of Christian Camping Services and we have reserved it for the weekend of May This will be a wonderful opportunity to explore God s creation while hiking and sharing in His Word around the campfire in a rustic cabin setting. We will also go on an exciting 13 mile canoe trip on either the Cohocton or Chemung Rivers, depending on water levels. Join us to enjoy group music and games, night hiking, campfires, and outdoor worship. Space is limited due to the number of canoes; please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot. The cost will be $25.00 per child. Please turn in fee and registration form by Sunday, May 5. Full packet with registration form, health form, and packing list are available in the Court. See Bill Beck for questions or campership requests. Prayer Requests Vinnie Tabone, Delores Cross, Jean Ann Searl, Bob Ivey ( Lori Mann s brother in law), the family and extended family of Sallie Wild Continuing Prayers Esther Knapp, LaVerne White, Eric Goldthwait, Marge Strahan, Minnie Case Char (Joan Hayes s mother), Betty Parker (Luanne Perry s mother), Mike Edwards (Marie Lewandowski s nephew), Bruce Sheldon, Baby Amelia, Sheila & Duke Burnett, Rod Cady, Rick Kelly, Bert & Mickie Tidlund, Betsy Hubbard, Linda Goldthwait, Martha Miller, Candy Parish (Nettie s sister-in-law), Sandy Lathrop, Bob & Sandy Beard, Keith and Vyrna Brown (Kim Gleason s parents), Susan Stoddard (Sallie Miller s sister) Remember in Care Facilities Cuba Memorial Hospital - Gene Case Batavia VA - Dennis Chamberlain Eden Heights - Helen Swift, Betty Parker Highland Healthcare (Wellsville) - John Hoagland Livingston Cty. Center for Nursing & Rehab. - Katie Hamilton Manor Hills (Wellsville) - Elva Gross Pines (Olean) - Connie Battistoni Brompton Heights (Williamsville) - David Halstead Special Interest Missionaries David and Joyce Reed, IberoAmerica and Caribbean Dan and Sarah Chetti, Lebanon WHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN. Based on Laura Hillenbrand s bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION (rated PG-13) begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini, a native of Olean, NY. UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION brings to life the rest of this powerful real-life story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace. Join us on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. for an adult movie night. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and light refreshments will be available. Childcare will be provided but you must pre-register their attendance. All those serving in the military, police, and firemen. All those in and outside of our congregation who may not be listed but need the healing power of the Spirit. Friend of the Week: Vinnie Tabone 6227 Fritz Road, Friendship, NY Vinnie had hip surgery on Wednesday, April 17. Please keep him in prayer as recouping can be difficult and painful. Please keep Paulette lifted in prayer, too, as she helps care for Vinnie. So send a card to encourage, lift, and brighten their day.

4 Announcements Upcoming Events Easter Offering - The Diaconate asks that you prayerfully consider donating to the Easter Offering Fund. All the donations are used by the Diaconate to fund church activities. Some of these include: The Secret Place, the Lenten Devotional, Maundy Thursday, Be the Church, Caremark Booklets, and Baptism Brunch. Thank you for supporting these activities that enhance the lives of our congregation. Grief Support Group on 5/1 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lounge Canoe Trip registration is due on 5/5 (full packet in the Court) Red Cross Blood Drive on 5/9 from 1-6 p.m. in the F.H. Kids in the Kitchen on 5/10 from 3-5 p.m. in the F.H. Movie Night on 5/10 from 6-9 p.m. in the Sanctuary Note: We will not hold junior church, coffee and fellowship hour, or small groups today. Nursery will still be available to children 4 and younger. Ladies Breakfast on 5/12 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the F.H. Meetings Those who have purchased flowers, please wait at the front after the service to pick them up. Those delivering flowers to shut-ins will be served after other plants have been distributed. Your patience will be appreciated as plants are sorted. Thank you. If you are on a board or committee, please take note of your next meeting date, time, and location. Thanks for all you do! Board of Christian Ed. - 4/28 at 12:15 p.m. - F.H. ABW Mtg and Luncheon - 5/5 at 12:15 p.m. - F.H. Some of our new name tags are in. If you do not see yours, they are in process and will be available in the coming weeks. Please find yours on the table in the Fellowship Hall or next to the Tech Center if you enter through the front, wear it today, and store it wear you choose. Please use only one slot per name tag when storing your name tag to avoid warping or cracking. Thank you to Matt Williamson Photography for providing us with lovely new name tags. As a gift from the Deacons, please take a pocket token or an Easter egg (one per person, please) and remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord! Happy Easter! On Mother s Day, Sunday, May 12, the American Baptist Men will serve a tasty breakfast for all ladies (and girls) from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Please call the church office at or sign up in the Court to RSVP. Bring a friend, enjoy a light breakfast, hear a message, and join us for worship service at 10:00 a.m. If you would be willing to help with the after church Fellowship Coffee time, please contact Claudia Little or sign up in the court. We are looking for people to set up, provide snacks and clean up several weeks in May and June.

5 All Loved Ones by Ann and Lee Gross Easter Flowers in the Sanctuary are given in Memory of: All Our Loved Ones by Mr. & Mrs. W.R. Beck and Families All Those We Have Loved by Sue Ball and Family Andy, George and Sandra Mabey by Mike & Harriet Mabey Rapplean Bill by Mary Searle Bob Scott by Carol Place Brian Baker by Peg Baker Don & Edith White by John & Nettie White Ernest & Margaret Witter by Harry & Esther Hardman Family Loved Ones by Alice Resch and Katy Harbeck Fred Goldthwait & Family by Linda Goldthwait Frederick Edwards by Marie Lewandowski George, Hazel, and Valerie by their Family Gerald & Faith Scott by Hope Benjamin Howard & Mary Parish by John & Nettie White Jan and Bob Hopkins by Katy Harbeck Jolee & Irene Witter by Harry and Esther Hardman Loved Ones by Bill and Marian Clark Loved Ones by Henry & Nancy Mayo Marion & Ernest Cole by daughter, JoAnne Hoagland Mary Lou Cummins by Barry & Tomie Cummins Milton and Nathala Pitts by Natalie Snyder Milton Hubbard by Betsy Hubbard and Family Mom & Dad by Mary Searle Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Orcutt by Barry & Tomie Cummins My Mother by Joyce Barber Norm Place by Carol Place Onalee C. Shelley by Guy & Lori Mann Our Loved Ones by Lois & Kelly Lounsberry Paul Swenson by Marcia Swenson Ray and Dorothy Neilson, by their Family Rod Benjamin by Hope Benjamin Roland and Edith Mann, by Guy & Lori Mann Ruth Greene (Mom) by Penny Greene Ruth Jerolds (Gramma) by Penny Greene Ruth, Dan, Smokey, Rod, Larry, and George by Mr. & Mrs. Swift and Family Sam Guild by Joanne Guild Shea Payne, by sister, Abby Sherie Guild by Joanne Guild The Childs - Willson Family by Marcia Swenson Zip Conklin by Gary & Carol Shaffer Alice Resch, My Guardian Angel, by Katy Harbeck Elizabeth Mary, Love Always, Dad & Mommy Family, Joyce Barber Rev. Sullivan, Backdoor neighbor & her sister Easter Flowers in the Sanctuary are given in Honor of: