First Baptist Churchof Manlius

408 Pleasant StreetManlius, NY 13104

(315) 682-8941www.firstbaptist-manlius.org

fbcman@twcny.rr.com

Sunday, March 13, 2005

WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service –10:45 a.m.

Rev. Bill Kerr, Interim Pastor

The Spirit is a sign that the New Age is already dawning and that receiving The

Spirit is a mark of one’s participation in the Future. ~ Leander E. Keck

First Baptist Church of Manlius Sunday, March 13, 2005 ~ 10:45 a. m.

Quiet Time of Prayer

Songs of Praise and Preparation See Insert

Meditation Joyce McCartney

A Word of Preparation (Read Together)

Leader: We praise you Father, that you have met us along the way with mercy and love and new life in Christ.

People: With praise and dedication we offer ourselves.

Leader: We thank you for our responsibility, calling to be stewards of life in your kingdom.

People: Help us to be good stewards of all you have placed in our care.

*Hymn of Praise Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him No. 335

*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer

Ministry Moment Cindy Mapstone

New Testament Scripture Philippians 4:1-9 Ken Bex

Testimony Mary Schwarz

Offering Offertory The Old Rugged Cross Eugene White

*Doxology and Dedication of Offering

Mission Moment and Children’s Corner** JoAnn Mostar

Family Prayers (Joys and Concerns)

*Hymn of Preparation Bless the Lord No. 379

Message “Spiritual Discipline – Praise” Rev. Bill Kerr

*Hymn of Response Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart No. 394

*Benediction

Postlude Joyce McCartney*************************************************************************************************If you are able, please stand.

**4 & 5 year olds are welcome to go with Mrs. Guynup following the Children’s Corner; all those children in Grades 1 and older are invited to join the rehearsal of the Joyful Sounds Choir under the direction of Shirley Mapstone.

Worship Music copying permission given through CCLI #750603.

ABOUT THIS MORNING• Guests are invited to sign the guest book or fill out a visitor card.• Hearing devices are available from an usher.• Worship Leader: Ken Bex• Greeting: Marge Edwards and JoAnn Mostar• Ushers: Bill Lyon and Rich Richardson• Child Care: Debbie Oley• Flowers: today are in celebration of Dorothy Benor’s

89th Birthday, which is today!

PRAYER AND CARE Prayer Needs: Please call Sandy Haase at 682-8907 to contact the

prayer chain. In Case of If you or anyone you know is in need of food Emergency: in times of sickness or family emergency, please

notify Shirley Mapstone at 682-8169. Caregiver in Action: This week please keep Virginia and Gordon

Noble in your prayers, as well as their Caregiver, Betty Heller.

Rev. John Baker, Pastor EmeritusJohn Spradling, Music Director

Joyce McCartney, OrganistElaine LaFollette, Betsy Miller, Secretaries

Michael McCartney, CustodianCindy Mapstone, Christian Enrichment CoordinatorKathie Shevchuk, Christian Enrichment Coordinator

Shirley Mapstone, Joyful Sounds DirectorMary Schwarz, Praise Team Director

Wendy Mapstone, Playschool DirectorMarge Edwards, King’s Kids Director

CALENDARSUNDAY, March 13th 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education 10:45 a.m. Worship Service/Rev. Bill Kerr12:15 p.m. Missions Board Meeting12:30 p.m. Choir Practice 7:00 p.m. Trustees Board Meeting

MONDAY, March 14th 7:00 p.m. Never Ending Bible Study in the Library

TUESDAY, March 15th10:30 a.m. Lenten Bible Study and Soup Luncheon WEDNESDAY, March 16th 8:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 6:00 p.m. King’s Kids Family Night Supper in the gym 7:00 p.m. Lenten Series in the Chapel

FRIDAY, March 18th 1:30 p.m. Scrapbook Workshop until 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel

SATURDAY, March 19th10:00 a.m. King’s Kids Open House until 11:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Unity Fellowship in the Chapel

NEXT SUNDAY, March 20th – Palm Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education10:45 a.m. Worship Service/Rev. Bill Kerr12:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal******************************************************************** Special Meeting - On Sunday, April 3rd, after the worship service, there will be a short meeting for those who are interested in expressing their thoughts on what they would like in a second worship service. This meeting will be held by the Diaconate Board members. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. –Diaconate Board

Blanket Sunday – Thank you to all you gave for Blanket Sunday ~ $366.00 was the total collected.

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THIS WEEK-Pastoral Search Committee – We are moving in the direction we believe God wants us to go.  Continue to pray for wisdom, discernment and unity.

-Mac MacLinden – was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. Please keep Mac and his wife, Madge, in your prayers.

PREVIOUS PRAYER REQUESTS Please Pray for: Requested by: Rev. John Baker and his wife, Wanda Nancy Bishop Rosa Cano’s mother (dementia) Ana Corona Rosa’s husband and daughter Ana Corona Steve Poole Dave Knaebel Ruth Costello Lowell Smith, Ellen Butler’s father Cecile White’s Uncle John Carol Davenport George Davenport and his son, Rob Family of Irene Pickard

Do you have a prayer request or praise to share? Please call Elaine in the church office by Wednesday morning

************************************************************************************************ABW Ministries: Lenten Bible StudiesJoin us on Tuesdays, March 15 & 22 at 10:30 a.m. in the Library followed by a soup luncheon in the Chapel. Bible study leaders will be: Ruby Pfohl - March 15 and Myrna Benedict Stasiw - March 22. Bible studies will be based on the study, Women of the Word. All are invited; come and bring a friend!

************************************************************************************************EASTER SUNDAY BREAKFAST!!

Easter Sunday, March 27th from 8:30-10:00 a.m.Breakfast will be served in the gym!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dennis Dewey – Dennis is a noted storyteller who will perform a dramatic reading of the Gospel of Mark at Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville today, Sun., Mar. 13, 5:00 p.m. The program is intended for youth, their families, and all other interested persons. This event has been organized by the Fayetteville-Manlius Cooperative Ministries, an ecumenical alliance of Christian congregations in the Fayetteville-Manlius area. For more information about Dennis Dewey, visit his web site at www.dennisdewey.org.

LENTEN SERIES – Come join us in the Chapel on Wednesday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. Our topic is “Doing Life Together” and is based on the 5 biblical purposes that form the bedrock of Saddleback Church. This series will help you discover what God created you for and how you can turn this dream into an everyday reality. Experience the transformation firsthand as you begin Connecting, Growing, Developing, Sharing and Surrendering your lives together for him. Each week will be devoted to the following topics: Beginning Life Together, Connecting with God’s Family, Growing to Be Like Christ, Developing Your Shape to Serve Others, Sharing Your Life’s Mission Every Day, and Surrendering Your Life for God’s Pleasure. Refreshments available at 6:45 p.m. Child care provided. Kathie Shevchuk/Cindy Mapstone.

King’s Kids Family Night Supper – Please come to the annual King’s Kids Family Night Supper on Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m. in the gym. This is a great time to meet the King’s Kids Staff and families, as well as enjoy a potluck supper. Please bring a dish to pass, your family, and your own place setting. Desserts and beverages will be provided by the King’s Kids Committee. Dinner will be over in time for you to attend the Lenten series.

Men’s Meeting – We had a great meeting here at First Baptist! Our next meeting will be at Manlius Methodist Church on Sat., March 19, 9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served ~ free will offering will be taken. We are studying the book of James. All men are welcome!

Unity Fellowship – Sat., March 19th, 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel for our annual “Soup ‘n Slipper Party.” This meeting is hosted by Bob and Shirley

Mapstone, Ruby Pfohl and Flo Dixon. All are invited to come & enjoy delicious homemade soup, dessert, and an evening of good fellowship.New Sunday School Curriculum – On Sunday, March 20, 2005, the Board of Christian Education will be previewing an exciting new rotational curriculum. This new curriculum will be used by preschoolers through 5th graders for the rest of this Sunday School year. We encourage all parents of children this age to accompany them and find out about the wonderful things they will be learning.

Maundy Thursday – Thursday, March 24th, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a simple meal in the gym, followed by a table communion, and a service in the Sanctuary. This is a combined service with the Manlius United Methodist Church and both choirs will be performing. All are encouraged and invited to attend.

Soup Needed – If anyone would be willing to make Chicken Soup for the Maundy Thursday service, please call Cindy Mapstone at 655-0616.

The Passion of the Christ – The movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” will be shown here at First Baptist on Friday, March 25th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This will be a great opportunity to invite family, friends, and neighbors to view the movie with you. Rev. Kerr, Rev. Buskey, and the Diaconate Board will be available after the movie for those people who wish to speak to them or pray with them. This is a great opportunity to share Jesus with others. Please be advised this is an “R” rated move and may not be appropriate for your children. No child care is provided.

Easter Greetings – The CE Board is asking for help from our congregation to remember special people of our church family ~ Easter greetings to our shut-ins as well as those unable to worship with us on a regular basis. Our plan is to distribute a loaf of bread and a card made by our children on Easter Sunday. We are looking for volunteers to make a loaf of bread (any kind you wish, even banana, pumpkin or zucchini) and bring it to church on Easter Sunday. Please list the ingredients in your bread (eggs, nuts, seeds, etc.) The children will make cards after breakfast, and we will assemble the gifts to be delivered. If you know someone who would like to be remembered, please put their name on the blue paper and place it in the collection plate. We will see to it that this name is added to the list. If you would like to help by baking bread or delivering these delicious gifts of love, please contact Joni Dominy at 637-4964. Thank you, from the CE Board!!

Sunday School Classes on Easter Sunday – There will be no Sunday School classes meeting for the children on Easter Sunday. Adult Education may meet at their own discretion.

SONGS OF PRAISE AND PREPARATION

WE WANT TO SEE JESUS LIFTED HIGHDoug Horley

We want to see Jesus lifted high,A banner that flies across this land,

That all men might see the truth and knowHe is the way to heaven. (Repeat)

We want to see, we want to see,We want to see Jesus lifted high. (Repeat)

Step by step we’re moving forward,Little by little taking ground.

Ev’ry prayer a pow’rful weapon,Strongholds come tumbling down,And down, and down, and down.

Copyright 1993. Kingsway’s Thankyou Music.

ROMANS DOXOLOGYJohn Elliott

Oh, the depth of the riches, the wisdom of GodHow unsearchable His ways

How profound are His judgments, so high above our thoughtsAnd His pathways no man can trace

For from Him and through Him, and to Him are all thingsTo Him be glory forevermore

To Him be glory forever. Amen! Amen! Amen!

Copyright 1989. BMG Songs, Inc.

YOU ARE MY GOD

You are my God, You are my KingYou are my Master, my everything;

You are my Lord, that’s why I sing to YouHallelujah, Hallelujah.

BE STILL AND KNOWPsalm 46:10 – Composer Unknown

1. Be still and know that I am God.Be still and know that I am God.Be still and know that I am God.

2. I am the Lord that healeth thee.I am the Lord that healeth thee.I am the Lord that healeth thee.

3. In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust.In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust.In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust.

2005 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESOutdoor Ministries of ABC/NYS has opportunities for summer employment at Camp Vick and Pathfinder Lodge. If you are committed to Christ and desire to help introduce others to Jesus, give the Regional Office a call at (315) 446-5601 and ask for an application to be mailed to you. There are many ways for you to help out this summer. Just check out the possibilities.

Pathfinder Lodge Camp VickFacilities Manager Program DirectorNurse/EMT Nurse/EMTWaterfront Director Waterfront DirectorLifeguard LifeguardProgram Assistant Program AssistantCounselor CounselorKitchen Worker Kitchen WorkerMaintenance Maintenance

If you can’t commit to the whole summer, perhaps volunteering for a day or a week is how you can serve. Pathfinder Lodge and Camp Vick can use your expertise in coaching, sailing, Bible study, worship, music, art, crafts, biking, backpacking or wilderness camping.

For an application call ABCNYS Outdoor Ministries at 315 446-5601 or e-mail: abcnyscamp@juno.com.

AMERICA FOR CHRIST OFFERING

GOAL: $1,500.00 TO DATE: $ 450.00

The Nominating Committee Needs – the following positions to be filled: Treasurer, 1 person for Missions, 2 people for King’s Kids, and 1 person for Memorials. Please contact Al Dominy, JoAnn Mostar, or Jill Doss if you are interested. Thank you.

April Newsletter Items Due – Tuesday, March 15th ~ please email any articles to fbcman@twcny.rr.com or place in the secy’s. mail slot. T-you

Playschool Playground Equipment – The playground equipment has arrived! A big thanks to the Ammann’s for lending us their barn for storage and George Oley, Peter Mapstone, and Walt Ammann for doing the unloading. Stay tuned for your opportunity to help!! –Wendy Mapstone

Thank you – for the many calls, cards, and prayers for George and me. What a blessing you have been to us. Praise be to God! –Carol Davenport

Thank You – A great big thank you to all the kids who did a really great job last week! Thanks to the Holy Spirit for making it happen. Special thanks to Kathy and Cameron Bates, Grace Binder and Melissa Buskey for writing the skits, to Alishia Foss for handcrafting all the origami locusts, to stage manager Rob Doss for getting all the trajectories just right, to Ellen Everly and Joni Dominy for their guidance, to the Praise Team, Joyful Sounds and Joyce McCartney for their gifts of music, and to Jeff Loope, Ken Bex, Josh Bailey, and Greg Short for their cameo parts!

–Damon Gagnier

A NOTE FROM ROSS BINDER!!(Dated Sunday, February 27, 2005)

Dear friends: Today Cephas, Balisange and Ross visited a village near Gaborone named Gabane.   Balisange, the young lady in the attached photo, is a singer in the praise team at Cephas' church.  She took us to see her family and friends.  The older lady in the photo is a friend, who we saw at the cattle post, dressed in traditional Herrero garb.  I am told that every respectable Botswana has three locations to spend time:1.  Their house2.  Their cattle post, where the boys tend cattle3.  Their fields, where the food is grown.Professionals have a fourth; their home in the city. Tomorrow, we head to Zambia and Zimbabwe to do touristy things. Ross Binder