MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER WORSHIP SERVICE HOURS Discovery Hour: Classes for All Ages 11:00 AM Join us for our first annual GRAND PRIX Saturday, March 9th 3:00-4:30 PM in the FBC Commons The Sparks and T&T clubbers, Awana leaders, and a multitude of extra volunteers have been working hard for 3 weeks on their derby cars in anticipation of the BIG DAY! We will run 3 classes of derby car races, while enjoying some refreshments and fellowship together. The preschool boat race will kick off this special time. You won t want to miss this fun family event. Joins us Saturday, March 9th from 3:00-4:30 PM in the Commons. 9:15 & 11:00 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary FBC Website: www.firstbaptistcadillac.org Please take advantage of the many ways to be informed about what is happening in the life of the church family. FBC Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ firstbaptistcadillac.org FBC Email Address: office@firstbaptistcadillac.org First Baptist Church 125 Stimson Street Cadillac, Michigan 49601 (231)775-5629 Even though the worship services were cancelled last week, we are continuing to move through the Book of Acts. Be sure to listen to Pastor Chad's message on Acts 26:12-32 on our church website. Pastor Mike will be bringing the message this Sunday, March 3, from Acts 27:1-12. Sermons are also available through itunes and Stitcher. Our channel is First Baptist Cadillac. Please contact Christy at christy@firstbaptistcadillac.org if you need help setting up one of these apps.
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Page 3 MARCH 2019 NEWSLETTER Cadillac Area Lenten Breakfasts Sponsored by the Cadillac Area Ministerial Association 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. each Wednesday You are cordially invited to breakfast each Wednesday during Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 6. The time together will include breakfast, singing and a meditation beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending promptly at 7:50 a.m. so you may be to work on time or on to other business of the day. A freewill offering is received. The entire community is invited to attend. Invite a friend to come it could be life changing! 2019 Lenten Breakfast Schedule March 6 - First Congregational Church ~ Host: Dr. John Doud, Speaker: Pastor Peggy Casteel-Huston March 13 - First Presbyterian Church ~ Host: Pastor Peggy Huston, Speaker: Pastor Jeff Kroondyk March 20 - First Baptist Church ~ Host: Pastor Chad Zaucha, Speaker: Pastor Scott Torkko March 27 - United Methodist Church ~ Host: Pastor Tom Ball, Speaker: Pastor John Martek April 3 - Zion Lutheran Church ~ Host: Pastor Scott Torkko, Speaker: Chaplain Dave Bassett April 10 - Cherry Grove Church of the Nazarene ~ Host: Pastor Brian Farmer, Speaker: Chaplain Ed Gilbert April 17 - Cadillac Revival Center ~ Host: Pastor Will Markham, Speaker: Pastor Brian Farmer LIFE LINE SCREENING, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at First Baptist Church on 4/15/2019. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit the website here or text the word CIRCLE to 797979.
Page 4 Dear Parents, I don t know about you, but I am looking forward to spring and warmer weather as we head into the month of March! Wednesday, March 6 Youth Group will be at its normal times: Junior High 6:00 pm-7:30 pm and High School 6:45 pm- 8:15 pm. Wednesday, March 13 we are having a combined youth group, Adult Panel from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. The week before students will have an opportunity to submit questions they have about being an adult, jobs, parents etc. to me and I will ask the group of parents to answer those questions. This will be the 5 th year in a row that we have had a panel like this and students always seem to gain a lot out of it. This year our panel consists of: Pastor Chad Zaucha and his wife Christy, Jason and Emily Nichols, Chris and Erica Crawley and Brenda Benson. On Wednesday, March 20 we are having a Night of Worship, led by the Revelations Youth Praise Band from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm along with an opportunity for students to share their testimonies. Parents are invited to attend this evening and worship with your student. Wednesday, March 27 there will be No Youth Group for Spring break. Looking ahead I want to let you know that we will once again be going to Incredible Mo s in Traverse City for the last youth group of the school year on Wednesday, May 15. We will be leaving FBC at 4:15 pm and returning at 9:15 pm. The cost is $20.00 if paid by May 1 or $25.00 by May 8. Cost includes: 1 game of bowling and shoes, $10.00 arcade card, 1 laser tag visit, pizza and pop. Students will need a consent form filled out. I am looking for parents to help drive and chaperone for this event, please let me know if you are interested. Blessings! Pastor David Wilson David david@firstbaptistcadillac.org 231-429-3780
Page 5 MARCH 2019 2019 SUMMUMER YOUTH MISSIONS TRIP This summer our high school students (including current 8 th graders) have the opportunity to attend a Mission Trip to Texas. The plan is to leave on Sunday, July 7 early in the morning and return late on Saturday, July 13. We will be working on a farm just outside of Dallas that is run by my friend, Amos Wilson (not relatedhe is from India). We will work on the farm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, spending Friday at the Hurricane Harbor Water Park in Arlington, TX. The farm is Mars Hill Farm, located just south of Dallas in Ferris, Texas, https:// marshillfarm.com/. The purpose of Mars Hill is to help refugees learn how to farm and help them to grow their own crops on plots of land loaned to different refugee families. They sell flowers, honey, and beef to help pay for the farm. During the week we will primarily be clipping, cultivating, and harvesting flowers to sell. The farm grows 90,000+ flowers, and also raises cattle and bees. Along with flower harvesting, we will also do basic yard work and brush clean up. We will give them a boost of labor at a very busy time for the farm. Currently, there are two people from Syria working with my friend, Amos, on the farm. I think this is a great introduction for students to foreign missions without leaving the United States. They will meet and work with people from India, Syria, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Myanmar- and who knows where else! We will be staying in a nearby hotel during the week and my plan is to take students into downtown Dallas to see things like the place JFK was assassinated and also experience life in Dallas. Depending on the size of the group, I would like to take students to a close friend s home who is also from India to experience an authentic Indian meal and hear about life in North Eastern India. Students will need to raise/pay $450.00 each for this trip and chaperones will have to pay for a portion of their trip. I would like to ask you to please pray and consider donating money towards this trip to help cover student fees and to help cover the costs of the chaperones. If you feel led to donate towards this trip, checks can be made out to FBC and in the memo put 2019 Texas Mission Trip. You can also donate online on the church s website. Students that are interested in the trip need to see Pastor David for an application and submit that application by April 15. A nonrefundable $150.00 deposit is due by May 1. Pastor David
Page 6 LOOKING TO CONNECT???? Whether you are new to the church of have been here for a while and are just looking to CONNECT with others, we have the perfect opportunity for you...connect GROUPS. These groups meet in The Commons from 9:3010:30, 11:00-Noon and 12:30 to 1:30. Those of you attending the 9:15 service can be part of a Connect Group at 11. Those of you attending the 11 a.m. service can choose between a group at 9:30 or a group at 12:30. If you'd like to be part of a Connect Group, please contact Pastor Mike at mike@firstbaptistcadillac.org or call the church office at 775-5629 and start 'CONNECTING!!'
Page 7 MARCH 2019 JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY RETIREES LUNCHEON When: Tuesday, March 12th at 11:30 AM in the Commons Menu: Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, Fresh Baked Bread, Sliced Ham Tray, Seven Layer Salad, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. Prepared by Rose Lockhart. Cost: $8 donation (if this is too much for you to pay, contact Esther 775-7623 or Luaine 884-4880) Sign up at the information booth today!! Program to Follow: MUSICAL PERFORMANCES by students of Nailya Cederstrom A LIBRARY UPDATE: We have some great new books and DVDs at the Church Library. Read the following reviews and see which ones you may want to check out. Stop in sometime before or after church located across from the nursery. BOOKS Non-Fiction: Mark Patinkin, Up and Running. 6-year old Andrew Bateson is unexpectedly infected by Bacterial Meningitis and begins the fight for his life. An inspirational story of a family s faith and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity. Charlotte Pence, Where You Go, Life Lessons from My Father. Charlotte conveys lessons learned from her father s example of love, loyalty, and faith. A fascinating and insightful look at our Vice-President. Fiction: Ace Collins, The Cutting Edge.. A suspenseful story of what happens after a supermodel is attacked and disfigured. Can she break through her hurt and allow God to heal her? Can the police find her assailant before he comes back to finish the job? Chris Fabry, Looking for You.. A poignant story of a mother who gave up her daughter for adoption at birth, and then has a chance to reconnect with her when the daughter is grown. Very thought provoking and interesting. DVDs: Twentieth Century Fox presents The Robe, starring Richard Burton. A Roman centurion s life is changed when he wins Christ s robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross. Citizens United Productions presents Torchbearer with Phil Robertson. A thoughtful and very interesting presentation of the conflict between the Christian world-view and the humanistic view. As Phil says, When a man stops believing in God, he ll believe in anything.
Page 8 UPDATE ON SHEPHERD S TABLE Twenty-nine years ago the Shepherd s Table ministry was started in the basement of First Baptist Church with the mission to provide a hot meal for those in need in our community. Since then, the program has served literally tens of thousands of meals. What started small has grown and flourished under the supervision of passionate leaders and the diligence of faithful volunteers. In addition, the community has been beyond generous in supporting this ministry with donations of food and money. It has been a blessed season of ministry. And so it is with a genuine mix of heartfelt emotions that we announce that the Shepherd s Table ministry will be taking a break after the meals are served on Thursday, March 28 th. Why? Maybe the following analogy will help explain: As I write this letter, renovation has begun in the block adjacent to First Baptist Church--the shopping center that for many years has been home to G&D, Oleson s/prevo s, the laundromat, etc. Those businesses at that location have served Cadillac faithfully over many years. But it is readily apparent that a renovation is needed at that property to best meet the current and future needs of the community. In the weeks and months to come that block will be a beehive of activity as preparations are made for what comes next. Something new and beautiful will be constructed there. But in the meantime, business at that site will come to a halt as the renovation progresses. Waiting is always hard, but the wait will be worth it. Similarly, the ministry of Shepherd s Table at First Baptist Church will be undergoing its own renovation in the months to come that will require a season of waiting. Much like the property mentioned above, Shepherd s Table has served Cadillac faithfully over many years. But as with all properties, ministries, and organizations there are needed seasons of evaluation and renovation. In the Old Testament God commanded the Israelites to periodically let their fields lay fallow. Doing so actually increased their fruitfulness. We believe this Scriptural principle will be applicable here. As Shepherd s Table enters into such a season, we believe the end result will be a fresh vision and approach to meeting the needs of our community. But in the meantime, Shepherd s Table meals will come to a halt after Thursday, March 28 th as the renovation of this ministry progresses. The waiting will be hard, but the wait will be worth it. This ministry could not have accomplished all that it has over the past 29 years without the help of so many. Thank you to the directors Kathy Balzuweit and Jan King. Your labor of love has impacted so many. Thank you to our cook Ed Stark. Your ability to prepare meals for hundreds is truly a special gift. (The chili was my favorite). Thank you to the many donors. Your gifts have been used to be both a physical and a spiritual blessing. Thank you to the many volunteers. Your faithfulness has made such a large operation possible. And thank you to our guests. It has been more than a pleasure serving you. So as you see the progress being made at the old shopping center across the street, think of the progress being made at First Baptist in reimagining how we can best meet the needs of our community. Anticipating what is to come, Pastor Chad Zaucha
Page 9 MARCH 2019 CONNECTING WITH OTHERS by Jerry Adams The first series of Connect Group sessions was recently completed. As noted on the church website, Connect Groups are designed to provide a way in which followers of Christ may more intimately connect with others. Essentially, those participating are assigned to small groups of approximately 8 to 10 people. Convening in the Commons each Sunday for one hour, attendees are able to meet and greet others, share backgrounds and interests, discuss the sermon topic of the day, and identify prayer needs. There are a range of groups combining singles and couples as well as groups designed for women and men. Each group has a delegated facilitator who serves as a host helping guide discussions. The initial sequence of gatherings lasted six weeks with additional sessions underway. Connect Groups offer a means of getting acquainted with others. They open the door to more than a Sunday morning handshake or a passing nod. Please, I'm not suggesting a shake and a nod are insignificant. They are important. However, they may not provide the type of interaction desired and/or needed by many. The Connect Group my wife Linda and I attended gave us the opportunity to become warmly acquainted with folks that were both new and old to First Baptist. In communicating their reasons for joining a Connect Group, all expressed the common goal of wanting to bond with others in the church family. Unlike many arrangements designed to bring people together, Connect Groups operate somewhat differently. As noted, sessions are six weeks in length. After that period one has the option of staying with the same group, moving to another group, or opting out of the program. The choice a person or couple makes is personal and fully acceptable. Each week the pastors provide a Connect Group Guide providing icebreaker and sermon oriented questions to help facilitate group discussion. The ice breaker questions tend to be light-hearted, allowing participants to become better acquainted. The sermon questions apply Biblical teachings to everyday life. For those needing childcare, nurseries are available. Coffee and cookies are nearby! Hebrews 1:24-25 (NIV) says; And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Connect Groups offer a great way to meet people, deepen your understanding of Sunday messages, address prayer needs, and socialize. If you're interested in meeting others, I strongly suggest you consider joining a Connect Group. A few words of caution however. Friendships may result.
CALLING ALL KIDS!!!! Saturday, April 13th 11:00 AM 12:30 These days kids don t have a lot of down time to just connect with each other. We would like to offer them time together to enjoy some snacks with a friend, while listening to some praise music and creating a memorable piece of artwork to take home! We will have an instructor and all the necessary supplies but will need a 2-3 people with the gift of hospitality to serve brunch. We will also need just 2-3 helpers to give assistance with distributing paints and other supplies. You don t need to be artsy to serve in this role! If you d be willing to help, please contact Shelly Burkett. shelly@firstbaptistcadillac.org LIFE RESOURCES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN is a non-profit ministry that walks people through crises such as pregnancy, parenting, and counseling. This Dinner & Auction is a major support for them to continue their work. When: Tuesday, March 12 th Where: St. Ann School 800 W 13 th, Cadillac What: Irish Dinner of Corned Beef & Cabbage, Silent Auction, Live Auction, and the Northern Lights Irish Dancers. For more information 775-1545 Join our one year daily reading plan from the One Year Bible Online website http://oneyearbibleonline.com/daily-oyb/?version=51&startmmdd=0101. We will be using the Daily One Year Readings. Daily discussions will take place on our Facebook page (First Baptist Church of Cadillac) so be sure to like us! MISS THE SERMON? FBC messages are available weekly on Stitcher and PodCast (itunes). Download one of these apps and subscribe to our channel First Baptist Cadillac. Sermons are also on our church website. NEED PRAYER? Did you know that we have a prayer request line? If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please send your request to prayer@firstbaptistcadillac.org DO YOU NEED TO CONTACT US? We would love to hear from you! Pastor Chad Zaucha, Lead Pastor chad@firstbaptistcadillac.org Pastor Mike Stambaugh, Asc. Pastor mike@firstbaptistcadillac.org Pastor David Wilson, Student Ministry david@firstbaptistcadillac.org Shelly Burkett, Children s Ministry shelly@firstbaptistcadillac.org Kari Hanus, Office Manager Clyde King, Business Administrator Christy Zaucha, Communications Bridget Roberts, Kid s Hope office@firstbaptistcadillac.org clyde@firstbaptistcadillac.org christy@firstbaptistcadillac.org bridget@firstbaptistcadillac.org