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1 December 9, 2012

2 THIS WEEK S CALENDAR DECEMBER :00 P.M. NCA Christmas Band Concert NCA Gym 11 9:00-10:30 P.M. Men s Prayer Wedge :00 P.M. Merge Hosts Kid's Night Out FBBC 15 8:00-9:30 A.M. Men s Prayer Meeting Cafe SERVICE SCHEDULE LOOKING AHEAD :00 P.M. NCA Choral Concert FBBC Auditorium 23 8:30 & 10:30 A.M. The Lord's Supper 24-January 1 FBBC Office CLOSED. There will be no ministry meetings at FBBC from December Please plan accordingly. Notice: There will be a service on December 26. There will be no special services on December 24 or December 31. SUNDAY MORNING 8:30 & 10:30 A.M. Pastor Grace Adore SUNDAY 3:00 & 7:00 P.M. The Secret of Snowflake County Presented by the Youth of FBBC WEDNESDAY EVENING 7:00 P.M. Pastor Grace Prayer Introducing Today s Sermon By Pastor Grace Adore In John 4, the term worship is used ten times in just six verses. A thirsty Jesus encountered a sinful woman who tried to change the subject from fornication to worship geography, and Jesus cut her off at the pass. From the lips of Christ we learn: Worship is not a matter of where, but who. Worship is not a matter of sincerity alone, but of truth also. Worship must always be genuine, and God is seeking true worshippers. Worship in truth alone is deficient unless it is also worship in spirit. Let me use an analogy to help us understand this critical text. If I saw you sitting down to a twelve-ounce porterhouse steak and cared enough to comment on your nutrition, you might hear something like. "Meat is good for your diet, but real nutrition is vegetables and meat." What would I be emphasizing, vegetables or meat? Obviously the emphasis is upon the addition of vegetables to a diet already containing the requisite protein. In the same way this passage assumes the foundational presence of truth in worship and adds a second essential. If we do not worship in truth, we worship a false God, but it is not enough for our worship of God to stop at the point of accuracy; it must include spirit. The reason for this is that God is spirit. If we want to commune with God, we must use all of our being to connect with all that He is. Truth, when we are not diligent, can become a truth-only exercise. To engage with God, that truth must flow through our total person, into our emotions and will. Worship that halts and hovers over truth exclusively is not what God is seeking. "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." It is the whole-person communion that God desires, not simply the heartless fidelity of worship from the shoulders up. I believe that "spirit" in this passage does not refer to the Holy Spirit but to the human spirit, through God's Spirit is moving to fully engage our human spirits in adoration. (Excerpt taken from Vertical Church, by James McDonald.)

3 OUR CHURCH FAMILY THANK YOU Rita Corvelli and Family Thank you for thinking of our family at Thanksgiving. We appreciate your help. May the Lord continue to bless you all in the coming new year. The Burke Family Thank you for all the ways that you have touched our lives with your kindness. We very much appreciated your kind letter and gift to our family at Thanksgiving. Thank you for your continued prayers, You have blessed us with your kindness. Bill Jones Thank you to my wonderful church family for all the prayers when I was ill and in the hospital. God answered. Thank you also for the cards, calls, and encouragement. God is good and shown everyday through you. WELCOME The following person has completed the Membership 101 Class and signed the covenant card. Welcome to the membership of First Bible Baptist Church. Deanne Rollo The covenant states, I will protect the unity of my church by acting in love toward other members, refusing to gossip, and following the leaders of FBBC. I will share the responsibility of my church by praying for its growth, inviting the unsaved to attend, and warmly welcoming those who visit. I will serve the ministry of my church by discovering my gifts and talents, being equipped to serve by my pastors, and developing a servant s heart. I will support the testimony of my church by attending faithfully, living a godly life, and giving regularly. About the Bulletin SUNDAY December 9, 2012 VOLUME 46 ISSUE 50 This Bulletin is a publication of: First Bible Baptist Church If you are going into the hospital and would like a visit from one of the pastors please call the office and let us know. Cut me out and magnet me on your fridge so you don't have to look these up next time you send a card! HOSPITAL ADDRESSES Strong: 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester Highland: 1000 South Ave., Rochester Rochester General: 1425 Portland Ave., Roch Lakeside: 156 West Ave., Brockport St. Mary s: 89 Genesee St., Roch Unity Health (Park Ridge): 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14626

4 MISSIONARY MINUTE Here are some Highlights from this week s missionary. Read it. It will take you a minute. NOVEMBER UPDATE Dear Family in Christ, Greetings in our Lord and Savior s name! We can t tell you enough how grateful we are for your prayer and financial support. We have seen the Lord answer many prayers over this past month or two. We serve a mighty God. In September we were able to bring many household and personal items down to Decatur, Alabama, (Roll Tide!) and unload them into a warehouse. On November 18, it was all transferred onto a shipping container that is now on its way to Zambia, Africa. What an answer to prayer the arranging of all of that was! We are so glad to have a great portion of our personal items already on their way. We will be following shortly- Lord willing in February! Over the last six weeks on the road the Lord blessed in so many ways and gave us many new, dear friends with whom we have knitted our hearts together. We praise the Lord for two new churches that have committed to support us immediately and one or two others that hope to in the near future. We were blessed by so many at conferences and single meetings and are excited to see how God will use these relationships in the future in Zambia. With 95% of our monthly support goal regularly coming in, we marvel at His goodness to us. Alleluia to the Lamb! We rejoice with the angels in heaven over Candice who came to the Lord in Kansas City, MO. Through the Lord s testimony in my life, Candice came forward during a street service and asked how she can accept the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. She faces many challenges and the world has quite a hold on her life. We ask that you please keep her in prayer as she begins her new life in Christ, that Jesus can show her the path to true victory over sin and addictions. We are targeting mid-february as our departure date, which allows us another few months to gather finances for travel cost, documentation and needed medical requirements. Shots... the one thing we aren t looking forward to! Take the good with the bad! Praises: We are blessed to spend time with family over the holidays and continue to pray for many of them who still haven t trusted Christ as their Savior. Direction for our son regarding him attending college. Deputation time is quickly transitioning to departure time! A full year of UNEVENT- FUL TRAVEL! Prayer Requests: That the Lord provides guidance and provision for the home we ll rent in Chipata Timing on selling our Ford Excursion A vehicle in Zambia and needed household supplies. Our two oldest children (Olivia and Josiah) will continue college in the states. We pray for the Lord s protection and guidance in their lives. We also ask that the Lord would continue to grow us and prepare our way for our service to him where ever we go. Contact Info: Mailing & Support Address: 990 Manitou Rd. Hilton, NY Website: ReachingZambiaForChrist.com Phone and Text: But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 In Christ's service, Dan and Jan Jalowiec

5 TITHE ENVELOPES 2013 Envelopes Available Your 2013 tithing envelopes are available near the South Welcome Desk. Please pick yours up today. If you do not have envelopes and are interested in receiving a record of your giving at the end of the year, please use a tithe envelope. No checks (even if they have a memo) put in the offering plate without an envelope will be recorded on your giving statement. For a set of numbered envelopes, contact Carol at the church office. DONATE BLOOD BULLETIN CONTENT Policies & Procedures Purpose The purpose of this policy and procedure is to help in the creation and publication of the First Bible Baptist Church Weekly Bulletin. It is a reference for all contributors to the bulletin content as well as the church staff. Submitting Content Requests or ideas should be submitted in writing to the Bulletin Content Editor, Betty Johnson. The request or ideas will be reviewed by the communications team and either approved or denied based on the existing policy. After the requests are accepted they will be placed into the planning calendar for inclusion in the next publishing. Submission Deadlines All bulletin content submissions are due to the Bulletin Content Editor at 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday prior to the publication date. Complete Policy Access knowledgebase.php the Funnies Links to Ministries SUMMIT TEENS facebook.com/summitteens MERGE facebook.com/mergeny ONE HEART WOMEN facebook.com/oneheartwomensministry

6 STAFF DIRECTORY FBBC Pastors NORTHSTAR NEWS Calling All NCA Alumni Northstar's Alumni Association would like to invite all its alumni to NCA's 2012 Homecoming Basketball Games, followed by a Co-ed Alumni Volleyball Game on Friday, December 21. The Girl's Varsity plays at 5:00 p.m.; Boy's Varsity at 6:30 p.m.; Volleyball Game at 8:30 p.m. Free admission for alumni and their immediate families. Exclusive seating provided and refreshments. RSVP at northstarchrisitan.info:alumni>alumni Night Sign up. (Questions: CHURCH OFFICE Main Office Information Office hours are Monday Friday 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. First Bible Baptist Church 990 Manitou Road Hilton, NY (585) PHONE (585) FAX ACHS Helps Habitat for Humanity In November, 9 members of American Christian Honor Society went near Brown Street to work on a foundation that had been poured. It was a great day to work outside tarring and preparing it for a house that BOCES 2 had built in two parts to set on this foundation. Thanks to Erol Arican, Olivia Buettner, Carly Byron, Emma Green, Hannah Harris, Peter Johnson, Bethany Tisa, Kasi Young and Amy Sharn. Mr. Duane Motley kindly transported us by bus, Mrs. Shea was supervising and helping and Mr. Arican helped with the day and bought everyone pizza! Thank you everyone!

7 Kids Night Out Friday, December 14 5:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Kindergarten 6th Grade $15 for one/$30 for two or more children from one family Let us entertain your kids while you have the night off. We will have pizza, refreshments, some fun contests and crazy games. The night is sponsored by our Merge College Ministry. We will be here at FBBC. Questions: Sarah Rivera -. Forms to register your children are at the North Welcome Center. A Volunteer is Needed The Women's Ministry has video footage from the retreat last year that they would like edited. If you have the skill to do this, and would like to be a blessing to this ministry, please contact Deb Landry jlandry1@rochester.rr.com. You don't have to be a professional. Christmas Gift Idea! February 8 9, 2013 Opportunity to Warm the Needy S T U D E N T M I N I S T RY This 2-day retreat is here at FBBC. Registration opens December 9. Guest Speaker is Shelley (Fiorito) Reed. $50 for the Basic Option Package. A partial attendance price is available. Open to all ladies from Jr. High up. If you would like to purchase a Christmas gift for that special lady in your life, consider the retreat. We have a gift package available. The teens have a "Warming Tree" in the North end of the Commons. We are collecting gently used or new hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for those in need. We would love to have you help us decorate the tree by leaving your items on the tree. Donations will be accepted until December 26. If you know of someone in need or have questions, call Colleen at Café Column Sign up for Wednesday dinners. Can you help: We are in need of people to help with set up and serving 4:00-7:00 p.m. If you would be interested in helping, even once a month, please contact Donna Cottorone at or WEDNESDAY S MENU Soup Italian Sausage Sandwich Dessert To sign up for a 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. seating, you can prepay at the South Welcome Center. We will also take sign-ups for the next week on Wednesday evenings. For your convenience, you can send your reservation via to before 11:00 A.M. on the Tuesday of that week to sign-up and pay at the door. Cost: Children 2 and under are free, $3.00/child 3-10 years old, $5.00/person over 10.

8 Dear Pastor Grace, VISION STATEMENT This Generation Now is a strategy to engage people of all ages with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Understanding the vulnerability of youth, the strategy purposes to passionately develop and model genuine Christian worship, growth, and service in order to positively impact their church and community. This vertical realignment of the church s focus will authenticate the presence of God to everyone. With urgency, we plan for this NOW. As my wife and I raise our little ones in this day and age it is nice to know that we can be part of a church community that cares about the future of ours and everyone else s children. It s a crazy world out there and my wife and I feel even more compelled now than ever to instill Godly principles and teach our children the difference Christ can make in someone s life and our ultimate desire is to lead our children to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We are so glad to be part of a church focused squarely on providing a culture dedicated to encouraging adults to be all that we need to be spiritually such that our children see a genuine disciple of Christ in each of one us. I am glad that First Bible just doesn t settle for warm bodies in the seats but would rather have warm hearts towards Christ. Thank you for caring about my family. A father committed to This Generation Now READ ALL ABOUT IT... VISION.FBBC.INFO