A monthly newsletter for members and friends of

First Baptist Church of Painesville - November 2016

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A Message from Pastor Ed

Thank you, Lord, for Saving My Soul

This is sort of a follow-up to my sermon on October 23rd that was based on Colossians 3 and

my favorite hymn, "All That Thrills My Soul Is Jesus" (hymn 511 in our pew hymnals). But

here we are in November and that makes us think about being thankful.

The October 22nd devotional in Ray Stedman's The Power of His Presence is about Psalm

50:14 and is titled, "The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving." That gave me an early start on thinking

about being thankful. Then a chorus started running through my mind that we used to sing in

BYF meetings and in church 60 years ago (yes, I know that I am old). I started singing it to

myself. "Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Thank you, Lord, for making me whole."

Just like with the October 23rd sermon and much of my life, my curiosity got the best of me

and I started digging for information about the song and the songwriters. Seth Sykes and his

wife Bessie wrote the lyrics and the music. In 1929 Seth, who was a tram conductor in Scot-

land, resigned and both he and his wife traveled to mission churches singing and preaching the

gospel. They held meetings all over Great Britain until Seth's death in 1950. The song was

written in 1940.

The most surprising fact about the song is that IT ACTUALLY IS A WHOLE SONG. It has

three verses to it. It must be that only the chorus caught on because that is what is in the pew

hymnal on page 513 and that is all I remember singing. But below is the hymn with all three

verses. I also found the music for the complete hymn in Great Hymns of the Faith compiled

and edited by John W. Peterson and published in 1968.

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Saturday, November 5, 6:00 p.m.

FBCP Movie Night

“God’s Not Dead”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO COME!

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Some thank the Lord for friends and home

For mercies sure and sweet

But I would praise Him for his grace

In prayer I would repeat

Chorus:

Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul

Thank you, Lord, for making me whole

Thank you, Lord, for giving to me

Thy great salvation so rich and free

Some thank Him for the flowers that grow

Some for the stars that shine

My heart is filled with joy and praise

Because I know He’s mine

I trust in Him from day to day

I prove His saving grace

I’ll sing this song of praise to Him

Until I see His face

Listen, yes we are to thank our Lord for everything--friends, home, flowers, stars, etc.; but the

greatest thank you to our Lord should be for saving our souls. Reader, are you saved? Can you

sing, "Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul"?

My prayer is that you are saved and that this little column will help all of us get a running start

on being thankful people in November and every single day of our lives. Psalm 28:7 reads,

"The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart

is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving." May your heart burst out in a song of

thanksgiving today for your salvation!

ChurchLink A Monthly Newsletter for Members and

Friends of First Baptist Church

10801 Johnnycake Ridge Road,

Painesville, OH 44077

Phone:(440)354-4454

Fax:(440)354-0230

Email: fbcpainesville@sbcglobal.net

Website: fbcpainesville.org

Ed Pickard - Pastor (Temporary)

Mrs. Sandy Namestnik - Editor

A big THANK YOU…

for all your donations of money and food

for the pantry! In October 5 families were

helped through our food pantry ministry.

Please continue to help us keep the

following food items on our

shelves so we may be able to

help the needy in our commu-

nity: applesauce, canned fruit,

vegetables, tuna, soups and

baked beans, cereal, pancake

mix and syrup, spaghetti sauce, macaroni &

cheese, boxed potatoes, Hamburger or Tuna

Helper, Miracle Whip, 100 % fruit juices,

and Jell-o. Monetary gifts will be gratefully

appreciated, as well. We are also in need of

grocery bags. Please bring in your extras.

Thank you!

Hosanna Circle It was good to return to our usual night and time for

circle, Oct. 3, 2016. Despite illness or other obliga-

tions by some, seven sisters gathered for singing,

praying and planning.

Thank you notes were read from Hope Chest and

Project Hope in appreciation for clothing and meals

we provided. Our next Project Hope obligation is

Thursday, December 29 to provide dinner for 40

folks.

At the end of September, Wendy, Mary Anne and

Jacquie attended the ABWM Fall Rally in Jeffer-

son. Those present enjoyed the lunch they pro-

vided. We were impressed with the speaker, Eliza-

beth Lovejoy, who will return to Honduras to serve

in the mission field. A love gift of $200 was given

to her. We heard about our 2016-2017 financial

obligations.

Wendy had attended the Lake County Community

Network meeting to hear of funds they are in need

of especially during November and December.

Sisters are encouraged to bring a canned good to

the next meeting for our pantry.

Jacquie presented an introduction of the 2016-2017

ABWM theme - SEE…

Our next meeting is to be Monday, November 7 at

7:00 p.m. at the church. If you would like to join us

or need information, please contact Jacquie Wolf.

Annual Chili Cookoff at 12:15 p.m.

Sunday November 13

Judging chili (about) 11:45

Followed by meal at 12:15 (No charge)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL Anyone may enter his or her favorite homemade chili recipe. (No mixes and no Hormel) We

will be judging chilis—not soups. There will be prizes for the winners for the first three places.

Community Welcome! Plenty of Food!

Any questions: call the church

(440) 354-4454

One Less Stone Quartet (www.onelessstone.com)

10:30 a.m.

Sunday, November 13

First Baptist Church of

Painesville

10801 Johnnycake Ridge Road

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

The concert is free of charge.

Come hear the

One Less Stone Quartet

and then join us

for the first annual Chili Cookoff

November Birthdays

Sylvia Hazen 3

Hedy Takacs 22

Thomas Bishop 24

Paul Vadnal 24

Lindy Leathers 25

Bob Barnes 27

November Anniversaries Mike & Lyn Samples 7

Tom & Gwen Bishop 24

If you are not included in our birthday and/or

anniversary lists and would like to be, please

call the office at 440-354-4454. Thank you!

Nursery/Toddler Volunteers (9:50 am)

11/6 Caregiver: Lori Humphreys

Helper: Sandy Namestnik

11/13 Caregiver: Jackie Dwyer

Helper: Chloe Namestnik

11/20 Caregiver: Sandy Namestnik

Helper: Lori Humphreys

11/27 Caregiver: Wendy Fredebaugh

Helper: TBA

Hospitality Volunteers Greeters Welcome Center

11/6 Cherise & Sophia Peggy Ryan &

Minello Jackie Dwyer

11/13 Dave & Jeannine Janet Neil &

Barstow Mary Anne Kelly

11/20 Crystal Reed, Jacquie Wolf &

P. & B. Bradbeer W. Fredebaugh

11/27 Betty Swails & Janet Neil &

Lori Humphreys Jackie Dwyer

Worship Service Scripture Readers

11/6 Tom Bishop

11/13 Bob Wolf

11/20 Bev Smith

11/27 Jacquie Wolf

Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

Come at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and

join in with others who are seeking God’s

face, praising Him, and then interceding on

behalf of others.

“We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but

God wants it to be our first line of defense.

We pray when there's nothing else we can

do, but God wants us to pray before we do

anything at all.”

J. Oswald Chambers

Volunteers STILL Needed

We thank all who have volunteered in any way in maintaining the church

grounds and building, and also those who are faithful in helping with Sunday morn-

ing services. We are in need of volunteers to help the church move forward. If you

would like to get involved in the Lord’s work serving as a volunteer, please see the

list of jobs and sign-up sheet which is located on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Thank you!

Help First Baptist by purchasing

Giant Eagle Gift Cards

See Sandy in the office during the week if you are interested.

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Also...please remember to place your paper in the green and yellow

PaperRetriever recycling bin on the east side of the building.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/

Prayer Meeting

3

4

7:00 p.m. Painesville Friday (AA)

5

6:00 p.m. FBCP Movie

Night

6 9:00 a.m. Bible Blast &

ABF 10:00 a.m.. Praise Practice

10:30 a..m. Worship,

Communion 1:30 - 3:30 p..m. Messiah

Rehearsal

7:00 p..m. Kensington

Sunday (AA)

7

7:00 p.m. Hosanna Circle

8

7:00 p.m. North Coast Historical Recovery

9

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/

Prayer Meeting

10

10:00 a.m. Mary/Martha

Prayer Circle

11

7:00 p.m. Painesville Friday

(AA)

12 10:00 a.m. Camp Koinonia

Annual Meeting

13 9:00 a.m. Bible Blast & ABF

10:00 a.m.. Praise Practice

10:30 a..m. Worship -

Quartet, “One Less Stone”

12:00 Noon Chili Cookoff 1:30 - 3:30 p..m. Messiah

Rehearsal

7:00 p..m. Kensington

Sunday (AA)

14

15

16

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/

Prayer Meeting

17 18

“Link” Reports Due

7:00 p.m. Painesville Friday (AA)

19

20 Food

Collection Sunday 9:00 a.m. Bible Blast & ABF

10:00 a.m.. Praise Practice

10:30 a..m. Worship

1:30 - 3:30 p..m. Messiah Rehearsal 7:00 p..m. Kensington Sunday

(AA)

21 22 23

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting

24 OFFICE

CLOSED

25 OFFICE

CLOSED 7:00 p.m. Painesville Friday

(AA)

26

27 1st Sunday of

Advent 9:00 a.m. Bible Blast &

ABF 10:00 a.m.. Praise Practice

10:30 a..m. Worship

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Messiah

Rehearsal 7:00 p..m. Kensington Sunday

(AA)

28 29 30

6:30 p.m. Bible Study/

Prayer Meeting

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 10801 Johnnycake Ridge

Painesville, OH 44077

Return Service Requested

Guest

Weekly & Monthly Events & Meetings Bible Blast & ABF - Sundays, 9:00 a.m.

Praise Practice - Sundays, 10:00 a.m.

Worship - Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

Communion - First Sunday of each month, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

1st Baptist Singers - 3rd Sunday of each month, 12:30 p.m. (None in November)

Hosanna Circle - First Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. (October - December, February - June)

Bible Study/Prayer Meeting - Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Mary/Martha Prayer Circle - 2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m.

“Link” Reports Due - 18th of each month

Upcoming Events & Meetings FBCP Movie Night - November 5, 6:00 p.m.

Chili Cookoff and Quartet, One Less Stone - November 13 (Quartet during 10:30 a.m. worship

service and cookoff following service.)