JAN0415 “Biblical Faith in the New Year” “The Church – The Body of Christ” (p.865 Pew Bible) Ephesians 4:17-24

I. The War over Ideas (vv. 17-19)

A. The battle begins with the mind

B. The battle involves the will

C. The battle extends to the emotions

II. The Confrontation with Truth (vv.20-24)

A. A Permanent Change

B. A Behavioral Command

C. A Deliberate Commitment

D. A Realistic Choice

COMMUNICATION CARD Please tear off the Communication Card and leave it at the Welcome Center

desk in the foyer or give it to an usher or to a pastor on the way out. Thank you.

Date Status: � Single � Married � Other

Name(s)

Street Address

City State Zip

Phone(s)

Email

Age: � 13-19 � 20-29 � 30-39 � 40-49 � 50-59 � 60-69 � 70+

� First visit � Returning visitor � Would like a visit from a pastor

� New to this area – I/We am from

� Heard about FBC from

� Would like information about this church

� Would like information about becoming a Christian

� Other:

CHOIR INVITATION: Now is a good time to join our Thursday night Voices of Faith Choir rehearsals from 6:45-8:30PM. It won’t be long before the choir starts to rehearse for the Easter Cantata which takes place at the end of March. We hope you’ll join us.

FBC PROCEEDS: Occasionally we like to remind you to keep turning in your Zingo’s Store receipts. The Zingo’s pocket folder is located opposite the main bulletin board. Zingo’s gives FBC a 1% rebate from turned in receipts. Every dollar counts!

FINANCIAL ENVELOPES: Those who use the numbered church envelopes in their giving may pick up the 2015 envelopes from the foyer. If you are not on FBC’s envelope system, you are invited to sign up. Contact the Church Office for more details.

CHURCH DIRECTORY: The 2015 Church Directory will soon be printed. Contact the church office if you wish to be added into the new directory or need to revise your current entry. This includes college addresses!! Please submit your new or revised information via the “communication card” in the bulletin or email swittman@fbcwilmington.com. Thanks!

SNOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: For snow announcements during the winter months, please visit www.cancellations.com or our church website at www.fbcwilmington.com.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

Jan 8 Ladies Book Club

Jan 17 Youth Group Winter Games

Feb 7 Hawaiian Tea Party

Feb 13-14 The Art of Marriage Conference

Feb 20-22 Youth Group Winter Camp

Mar 6-8 Men’s Ignite Retreat

May 1-2 Ladies Retreat

Jul 19 Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass

WELCOME: The Old Testament Prophet Jeremiah gives us these challenging words; “It is because of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) We welcome you to Faith Baptist Church on this first Sunday of the New Year. We all need to remember God’s faithfulness to us day by day, month by month, and year by year as we begin a new year of worship and ministry. Have a wonderful day in Him!

HONORED GUESTS: If this is your first time visiting Faith Baptist Church we really do see you as an honored guest. Would you be so kind as to fill in the communication card within this bulletin? Please leave the filled out card at the Welcome Center desk in the foyer or give it to one of the pastors or ushers at one of the doors as you leave this morning. Also at the Welcome Center is more information about our various ministries. Please drop by! You can also visit us on the web or call.

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SENIOR PASTOR

Dr. Jeffrey R. Pinder

4210 Limestone Road

Wilmington DE 19808

TEL: 302-998-4105

FAX: 302-998-4145

www.fbcwilmington.com

office@fbcwilmington.com

PASTOR OF ADMIN.

& PERSONAL CARE

Rev. James H. Christian

PASTOR OF YOUTH &

FAMILY MINISTRIES

Rev. David E. Lundin

PASTOR OF

HISPANIC MINISTRIES

Rev. Juan

Carlos Navarro

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Spiritual battles are won or lost in the mind! It is important for us to

know the truth, seek the truth, and practice the truth. But where does

truth come from, and how can we find it? Truth can only be found in

one place; in reality, in one person – Jesus Christ.

Prelude and Announcements

Call to Worship

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” No. 682

Opening Prayer

Welcome Guests/Greeting

Lifting our Voices to God

“Indescribable” (Screen) “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us” (Screen)

Hearing the Word Colossians 3:1-11 (p.871 Pew Bible)

Special Music “Day By Day” Voices of Faith the pledge to me

Prayer and Giving Dave Heiser, Offertory

Lifting our Voices to God

“Another Year Is Dawning” No. 811 “How Majestic Is Your Name” No. 121 “Glorious Is Thy Name” (vv. 1, 2, 4) No. 122 Junior Church Dismisses–Grades K-2

Special Music Sara Hocking, Solo

Message “Biblical Faith in the New Year” Pastor Jeff Ephesians 4:17-24

�Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper

Postlude

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Tonight we resume our studies in the book of Acts. Dr. Luke has

reached a critical juncture in his biblical narrative. God’s grace is about

to be unleashed upon the Gentiles. There is no prejudice with God. Join

us tonight for this exciting study.

Special Music Heather Elgena, Solo

Message “Comfort Zone” Pastor Jeff Acts 10:23b-48

P L E A S E S I L E N C E C E L L P H O N E S A N D A L L M O B I L E D E V I C E S

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PULPIT FLOWERS: Today’s flowers are given by Steve and Diana Wood “in praise to our Heavenly Father for giving us added years to serve Him. We thank Him for doing ‘exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.’ To God be the glory great things He has done!”

OUR GRACIOUS THANK YOU: The pastors and staff would like to thank our dear church family for your generous love gifts at Christmas time. We love you and are grateful to God for you!

LADIES SERVICE COMMITTEE: The Christmas decorations will be taken down tomorrow at 7PM. Thank you again, ladies, for beautifying the Sanctuary and building for Christmas. Your hard work is greatly appreciated and enjoyed by everyone!!

COOKING CLASS: Chef Dave invites new or returning students to his cooking class on Saturday, January 10, from 5-9PM in the kitchen. The cost is $12/student. Please sign up at the main bulletin board.

THE ART OF MARRIAGE: February 13 and 14 are the dates and Faith Baptist Church is the place! Registration fee per couple is $50 before 2/1 and $60 after that date. This is by far the best Valentine’s Day present that you can give each other. Sign up today on the main bulletin board or in the foyer to reserve your place. More info to come.

LADIES BOOK CLUB: The next Book Club get-together will be on Thursday at 10AM at the home of Esther Bollinger (1616 Glenmore Drive, Glen Berne Estates, Wilmington DE 19804 (302) 994-2445). The book being discussed is Freefall by Kristin Heitzman.

LADIES TUESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: The Tuesday Bible Studies will be starting new series on January 27. The Tuesday morning study, called “Before Amen” by Max Lucado, is on prayer. Contact Sara Hocking at (302) 290-1638 with any questions. On Tuesday evenings, the ladies will study “The Red Sea Rules” by Robert J. Morgan. Contact Karen Heald if interested in participating in this study.

FIRST STATE SYMPHONIC BAND: The First State Symphonic Band will be recording their Christmas concert on Thursday, January 15, in the Worship Center. Anyone who may have missed the concert in December or would like to hear it again is welcome to come and become a part of the audience – all are welcome.

YOUTH GROUP WINTER GAMES: Plan to join us on January 17 at 6PM for an exciting evening of fun and fellowship centered around winter games. More details to come.

YOUTH GROUP WINTER CAMP: Winter Camp in the Poconos is scheduled for February 20-22, 2015. Cost is $140 – money is due January 21. See Pastor Dave for more details.

PRAYER TEAMS & MISSIONARIES

LADIES: S.Bowen/C.Rouault/M.Becknell

MEN: B.Bowen/T.Tenney/T.Weaver

Forge/Frazier/Friends of Israel

JANUARY 4 – JANUARY 10

Sunday, January 4

9:15 AM Fellowship Time 9:30 AM Child SS & Adult Bible Classes 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service 6:30 PM Evening Worship Service

Monday, January 5

7:00 PM LSC Christmas Undecorate

Tuesday, January 6

6:30 AM Prayer Group 9:30 AM Many Hands 7:00 PM Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday, January 7

6:30 PM Awana Clubs 6:30 PM Youth Ministry 7:00 PM Mid-Week Service

Thursday, January 8

9:20 AM Ladies BSF 10:00 AM Ladies Book Club 6:30 PM Quilting Club 6:45 PM Voices of Faith Rehearsal

Saturday, January 10

10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study at Bowens 7:00 PM Cooking Class

NURSERY SCHEDULE

Wed., January 7: I.Alvarez/One Needed [6:30PM]

Sunday, January 11

SS Hour: J.Boyle/B.Haldeman

AM Worship: T.Rendon/G.Rendon/J.Gilmour/B.Willard

PM Worship: E.Lemus/P.Lemus

YOUR COMMUNICATION TO US

Date Name

My Note to the Pastor(s)

My Prayer Request

My New Address/Phone/Email/Etc.

Add me to E-Prayer (email)