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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 www.firstbaptistcambridge.org • 763-689-1173
Trad itional - 8:30am Contemporar y - 9:45am & 11am
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Notes
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that
will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11
Grades 2 - 5 Show your notes to Burke to receive a sweet treat!
Message: ADVENT: JOY Scripture: Luke 2:10-12; Psalm 16:11
Bob Jonsson, Lead Pastor
DEC 14, 2014
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BOB JONSSON
Lead Pastor
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 www.firstbaptistcambridge.org. 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.
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TODAY’S MESSAGE
Pastor Bob Jonsson continues our Christmas focus “ADVENT” with the message “ADVENT: Joy.”
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTERS 8:30am - Mary Ann Hanson Judy Schroeder 9:45am - Doble Family 11am - Modina Family
ADVENT FAMILY DEVOTIONALS It is our prayer that Advent would be a wonderful time of waiting and expectation as we remember the coming of our Lord and Savior. An Advent Family Devotional Guide is available on a table in the lobby. Please pick one up!!
SEARCH COMMITTEE ELECTION RESULTS The Lead Pastor Search Committee
election was completed on Sunday,
DEC 7. The following members were
elected by the membership: Becky
Poppen, Paul Sanders, Dan Troolin,
Duane Tweeten. The Board represent-
atives who will also serve on the com-
mittee are: Larry Head, Mary Moline,
Carolyn Paulson. Paul Sanders will be
the committee chair. Thank you for
the trust you have placed in us (The
Search Committee) for the search of
our new Lead Pastor. We are confi-
dent that with your prayers and sup-
port we will identify that person
whom God has already chosen.
FAN THE FLAME ADVENT PRAYER GATHERING Come be renewed and refreshed for the Christmas season. Join us for a special time of prayer led by Kelly Vavra and Pastor Bob Jonsson on Wednesday, DEC 17, 6:45 - 7:45pm in the sanctuary.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING Will resume on January 7.
ADULT ED CLASS - JOURNEY Is there freedom in the book “Laws of Happiness” by Dr. Cloud? TODAY and DEC 21 we will be using session 6 as Dr. Cloud unlocks the final key of Law of Happiness using his own father’s life as an example. Do we daily de-pend upon God? If you have been attending this study you do not want to miss this last session; however, if your class is not meeting on DEC 21, come. It could make you think or you may decide to use this study later. All are welcome! It could change how you plan for the New Year.
ADULT ED CLASS - ALL SEASONS The All Seasons class will be going through 1 Corinthians beginning in DEC with Dennis Eicher.
ADULT ED CLASS - PRIME TIME Prime Time will begin studying the Minor Prophets in DEC.
ADULTS AGE 50+ Ministry newsletter available at the Welcome Center and the office.
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PRIME TIME FELLOWSHIP Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas at the Senior Luncheon Smorgasbord on Wednesday, DEC 17, at 11am. Bring a dish to share, and you won't want to be late! Lunch will be served first, at 11am, with a merry program to fol-low. After a Christmas sing-along led by DelRae Head and accompanied by Ruth Larson, Caroline and Bob Gus-tafson will tell about their Scandinavi-an Christmas Traditions, and a won-derful time will be had by all! Where else could you enjoy so much for only $5.00 a person? Only at the FBC Sen-ior Christmas Luncheon. See you on the 17th!
QUILTING 1st Saturday/Month, 8:30am - Noon in room #201. Learn new tips, share your knowledge, and fellowship with other quilters. Beginners to advanced quilters are encouraged to attend. Contact Gale Husom 763.742.7455 for more information.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB The Women’s Book Club will be read-ing “Life Along The Silk Road” by Susan Whitfield for our next book. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the church library at 7pm. Any women interested are invited to read the book and come JAN 13.
PRAYER CHAINS Email chain: contact the office Phone chain: call Lucille 763.691.0285
MISSION PRAYER TIME Join us for prayer time Mondays at 9:30am in room #202.
PRAYER GATHERING Wednesdays - 4:30pm. Open to eve-ryone. Pray for church ministry, each other, and missions. Leave encour-aged in your faith!
FAN THE FLAME PRAYER GATHERING A time of prayer and worship on Wednesdays, 6:45pm led by Pastor Bob Jonsson and Kelly Vavra.
WEDNESDAY PRAYER FOCUS The weekly issues of the Prayer Focus are available in an acrylic holder at the end of the mailboxes, lower level.
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45am every Sunday morning. Learn more about the opportunities availa-ble for you at the Welcome Center in the lobby.
CHILDRENS CHURCH Children (age 5 - grade 2) 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.
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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 763.568. 9866 or lindvallfamily@ gmail.com.
WELCOME CENTER/MORNING HOST 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 [email protected].
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 help-ing satisfy an important need! Train-ing provided. To know more, call Greg Carlson, Usher Coord., 763.689.5386.
FIRST LINK Check out Online Giving, Calendar, Groups and more through our private online community! Find the link on our website by selecting the FIRST LINK tab.
STORM POLICY If Sunday church services and/or Sunday School are cancelled due to excessive snow or inclement weath-er, the decision will be made by 5am Sunday morning. If Wednesday pro-grams are cancelled, the decision will be made by 2pm on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER Wednesday night suppers are done for this year. They resume JAN 14.
FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING Our Faith Community Nurse this week is Joan Lassen. To contact her call the office.
WALKERS AND WHEELCHAIRS We have walkers and wheel chairs available through our church’s Con-gregational Care Center. Call the office for an appointment so you can be fitted with the right size for you!
CANES NEEDED We are in need of 3 or 4 canes (adjustable ones preferred). Bring them in to the church office.
NEW PATHWAYS COORDINATOR Job description available in the office and downstairs on the bulletin board.
CHILDCARE WORKERS Nursery and Toddler rooms
during all Sunday services Children’s Church - 11am Service KIDS U volunteers (3-week
commitments, 6:45 - 8pm) Contact Burke in the office.
MEAL TRAIN There has been a meal train set up for Westburgs. Follow this link https://mealtrain.com/93gd6 to sign up to bring a meal to them.
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Cancellations will be communicated on the church’s voice mail system, website, Facebook, outdoor sign and through a First Link message that will be sent to everyone in our database with email. Call the church office at 763-689-1173 or check online for church event cancellations. (If you are not currently receiving emails from the church and you would like to be added to our email list, contact the office.)
RIGHT NOW RESOURCES Amazing online resources available of over 1600 Bible study video sessions. For access, contact the office.
MESSAGES ONLINE Like what you heard today? Visit firstbaptistcambridge.org/#/sundays or request a CD from the office.
PARKING Reserve parking spots closest to the building for guests, seniors and fami-lies with small children. Additional parking is available in the east lot directly across from church and the city lot north of the church.
COMMON GROUND CAFÉ Coffee, juice, and donuts available in the Café.
EMAIL If you would like to be added to our email list, contact the office.
WEBSITE The bulletin and weekly program-ming schedule are available online.
FACEBOOK Find us on Facebook. Search “First Baptist Church Cambridge MN.”
MAILBOX Contact the office if you would like a church mailbox
THANKS FOR BEING SO GENEROUS!
Sunday, 12/14/2014 (Fiscal Year 04/01/2014 - 03/31/2015)
NOV YTD Income $ 106,709 $ 667,964 Budget $ 92,604 $ 740,834 Over (Under) $ 14,105 ($ 72,870)
Giving - DEC 07 $ 22,307 Weekly Budget $ 21,370
Prelude
Advent Candle Lighting
Mary Ann Hanson & Judy Schroeder
#145 O Come All Ye Faithful
#101 His Name Is Wonderful
Offertory
Denise Bacon & Sarah Wallace
Choir Dona Nobis Pacem
#123 O Come O Come Emmanuel
#228 Rejoice, The Lord Is King
Message Pastor Bob Jonsson
“Advent: Joy”
#125 Joy To The World
Blessing
TRADITIONAL SERVICE
8
3:00 pm
and 4:30 pm
Christmas Eve
Services
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DECEMBER
17 Prime Time Fellowship
17 Fan The Flame Advent Prayer
24 Christmas Eve Services
25 - 26 Office Closed
JANUARY
1 Office Closed
7 Programs/adultED Resume
14 Wednesday Suppers Resume
16-18 Jr. High Winter Retreat
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY - December 15
9:30am Missions Prayer Time
7pm DivorceCare/DC4K
WEDNESDAY - December 17
11am Prime Time Fellowship
4:30pm Prayer Gathering
6:45pm Fan The Flame Advent Prayer
7pm Jr & Sr High Worship Night
SUNDAY - December 21
8:30am Traditional Service
9:45am Contemporary Service
Children’s Church
11am Contemporary Service
Children’s Church
Pastor Bob Jonsson continues our Christmas focus titled “ADVENT” with the message:
“Advent: Transformation”
8pm Young Adult Small Group
THIS WEEK
Weekly Programs brochures that highlight FBC events/classes are available at the Welcome Center.
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BOB JONSSON Lead Pastor
DAN DERUSHIA Pastor of Music & Worship
JARED GUSTAFSON Pastor of Adult Ministry
BURKE LINDVALL Director of Children & Family Ministries
EARL LASSEN Pastor of Congregational Care
JARED HEATON Sr. High Pastor
ASHLEY CARLSON Jr. High Pastor
AMY MALTRUD Adult & Youth Intern
TERRY PORT Pastor of LIFEgroups & Assimilation
MEET THE STAFF
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Date
I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
Baptism
Joining a LIFEgroup
Opportunities to Serve
Membership at First Baptist
Children’s Programming
Youth Programming
Adult Programming
Senior Adult Programming
I would like to talk to a pastor about ____________________________
Name ______________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City _______________________ State _____ Zip ___________________
Home ______________________ Cell ____________________________
Email ______________________________________________________
Ages of children under age 18 ___________________________________
Change in Information
1st visit to First Baptist
2nd visit to First Baptist
Occasional Attendee
Regular Attendee / Member
I received a Welcome Packet (Available at the Welcome Center)
I made a decision to follow Jesus Christ today.
Please tear off this sheet and place in one of the boxes located at the
Worship Center exits or bring to the Welcome Center.
MY RESPONSE
SERVICE ATTENDED
8:30 am 9:45 am
11:00 am
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COMMENT / PRAISE / PRAYER REQUEST PLEASE CONTACT ME
This is a confidential prayer request. Do not share with non-staff.
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Please add my prayer request to the: WEEKLY PRAYER SHEET
EMAIL PRAYER CHAIN