SERMON SCHEDULE
March 14 - Pastor Kulp's sermon title will be "WHY GOD? Why Leave Us That Way?"... Romans 7: 21-25. Even as a true child of God, I'm sure you've been overtaken by, and frustrated by, your Sinful Nature. And then maybe to ask... "Why God? Why Leave Us That Way?"... with a Sinful Nature still warring with the Spirit of God that is now in us???
[Missions Moment - "It's... Back To School"]
March 21 - "IT'S... BACK TO SCHOOL!"... Matthew 28: 19. This is our Missions Weekend... and our theme targets making disciples of college students. Our guest speakers will include Val Nordbye with Campus Ambassadors and one of FBCA's missionaries, and David and Megan Royes with DiscipleMakers who serve on college campuses here in the Lehigh Valley. [Missions Moment - Campus Ambassadors & DiscipleMakers]
March 28 - Pastor Kulp's sermon title will be "THE COVERT & GREEDY GREMLIN"...
Matthew 26: 14-16. This morning, Palm Sunday, we begin our Easter season series. And just as we identified The GRINCHES of that First Christmas... starting this morning we will identify The GREMLINS of that First Easter... beginning with Judas Iscariot! [Musical Moments]
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are delighted to extend the right hand of fellowship to the following new members...
Lois Bauer, Stacey Epler, Stephanie Giannelli-Frey, the Montgomery family... Allison, Andrew, Craig, Deborah, and Peter, and Kerry Paterson. We rejoice that the Lord has led them to join our church family, and we pray that together we might be effective in serving Him.
SPRING FORWARD
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH!
CAREGIVER - MENTOR PROGRAM
A Caregiver - Mentor program, designed similar to the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, is being implemented at First Baptist Church. If you are interested in this program, please join David Guenin, Jared McDougall, and Cyndi Derr for an informational meeting on Saturday, March 13th,
at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. This meeting is for ALL interested people, including the children.
PUPPET MINISTRY
Practices are starting for anyone who is interested in becoming a new team member of the puppet ministry. Any questions? Contact David Zimmerman or Karen Keller.
ARE YOU A VISIONARY PARENT?
God has a greater plan for your family than just "getting through" each day. He has a grand vision for your home, and for your children. Would you like to know what it is? Come join the Visionary Parenting Sunday School elective course. You will be encouraged, motivated, and equipped to help your children grow in their character, and to become the men and women God created them to be. The class is for parents and grandparents with children or grandchildren from ages 0-18. The class is held during Sunday School through May 2nd, except for March 21st. If interested in attending, please contact David Guenin.
JUNIOR CHOIR
Please have your child join us on Sundays from 5:00-5:45 p.m. for our JUNIOR CHOIR. If you have children who are between the grades of 4 - 8 and they desire to learn how to sing in a choral setting, then this is for them! Mrs. Evelyn Stewart is the director of this music ministry.
MOTHERS RECHARGED!!!
Mothers Recharged has begun. They are meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in our Family Life Center. The monthly cost is $5 per mom which will help cover expenses, especially that of child care. The "2nd Tuesday" gathering will always begin with a light breakfast, devotional, prayer and, of course, plenty of refreshing fellowship. The
"4th Tuesday" gathering is simply a group playdate. Feel free to bring friends! Contact Jasmine Sullivan for more information. Spread the word, moms!!!
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY NEEDS
- Twin size bed and/or box spring
- Dining room chairs (6-8)
- Postage stamps - roll or books
We need a person who would be willing to assist with "sugar free" cooking (meals or baked goods) for church, social functions, etc. If you are available for this Ministry need, contact Mrs. Anita Green or Judy Kutzler.
CLOTHING CLOSET
WINTER CLOTHING is no longer being accepted at the Clothing Closet. SPRING/SUMMER clothing will be accepted at the end of March. Remember: NO ACCESSORIES OR SHOES.
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY
We are updating our church directory. There is a copy of the previous directory on the cabinet in the lobby. Please check it and make any additions or deletions that need to be made... either on the sheet provided or on the directory copy itself. Remember to list children and all birthdays and anniversaries on the sheet provided. This is for all members and regular attenders of FBC. If your area code is something other than 610, please indicate by your phone number. Thank you!
ATTENTION LADIES!!
The Women's Retreat will be April 23-25. There is a table set up in the church lobby for you to register. A $25 deposit will reserve your spot. Last day to register is March 28th.
FATHERS & SONS
The Fathers & Sons Breakfast is coming Saturday morning, March 20th, at 8:00 a.m., and our theme is, "It's... BACK TO SCHOOL!" And in addition to FBCA's version of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"... we will have a contest to see if you can identify the school photographs of our fathers and sons (from many years ago)! So even now fathers and sons, let us borrow an "ancient" school photograph for our contest... just place it in Pastor Kulp's office mailbox with your name on it! A sign-up sheet is located in the church lobby. Thanks guys!
TRAINING DAY PLANNED
We will be hosting our third annual Lehigh Valley Children's Ministry Training Day on April 17th here at FBC. This year, our theme will be "Partnering with Parents." Along with our regular training for children's ministry workers, this year we will also feature a track for parents. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this day of equipping and encouragement. Registration forms are available in the church lobby or call the office for further information.
A PALM SUNDAY CONCERT!
On Palm Sunday, March 28th, we will offer one worship service only at 11:00 a.m., so that... the Lehigh Valley Christian High School Choir (30-35 voices) can present to us a mini-Concert in celebration of Easter! To accommodate a larger audience, we will hold the worship service and concert in our Family Life Center. Please bring your friends and family!
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
We will again be hosting our three-hour Good Friday Service, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., as local clergy have been invited to address The Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross.
EASTER SUNDAY, Continental Breakfast at 9.am.
And joining us Easter Sunday for our continental breakfast will be missionaries, Steve and Angelica Diaz, as we "skype" them in from Spain. Please make yourself available throughout the Easter season that together we can remember and rejoice over the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ!
ANNUAL REPORTS AVAILABLE
If you were unable to be here for the Church Business Meeting and would like to have an Annual Report for the year 2009, they are available in the Lobby. Please feel free to take one.
WATER FOR LIFE
John Lang, who is working on the well-drilling machine, had some extra help recently. Seven men came to help with the refurbishing of the machine. Hopefully, by mid-March the machine will be ready for shipment. We are now taking all kinds of metal besides the aluminum. Bring it to church to the designated area by the shed. If you can't bring it, please call Jim Burkhardt or Ed Hamm for pick-up.
March 14 - Pastor Kulp's sermon title will be "WHY GOD? Why Leave Us That Way?"... Romans 7: 21-25. Even as a true child of God, I'm sure you've been overtaken by, and frustrated by, your Sinful Nature. And then maybe to ask... "Why God? Why Leave Us That Way?"... with a Sinful Nature still warring with the Spirit of God that is now in us???
[Missions Moment - "It's... Back To School"]
March 21 - "IT'S... BACK TO SCHOOL!"... Matthew 28: 19. This is our Missions Weekend... and our theme targets making disciples of college students. Our guest speakers will include Val Nordbye with Campus Ambassadors and one of FBCA's missionaries, and David and Megan Royes with DiscipleMakers who serve on college campuses here in the Lehigh Valley. [Missions Moment - Campus Ambassadors & DiscipleMakers]
March 28 - Pastor Kulp's sermon title will be "THE COVERT & GREEDY GREMLIN"...
Matthew 26: 14-16. This morning, Palm Sunday, we begin our Easter season series. And just as we identified The GRINCHES of that First Christmas... starting this morning we will identify The GREMLINS of that First Easter... beginning with Judas Iscariot! [Musical Moments]
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are delighted to extend the right hand of fellowship to the following new members...
Lois Bauer, Stacey Epler, Stephanie Giannelli-Frey, the Montgomery family... Allison, Andrew, Craig, Deborah, and Peter, and Kerry Paterson. We rejoice that the Lord has led them to join our church family, and we pray that together we might be effective in serving Him.
SPRING FORWARD
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH!
CAREGIVER - MENTOR PROGRAM
A Caregiver - Mentor program, designed similar to the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, is being implemented at First Baptist Church. If you are interested in this program, please join David Guenin, Jared McDougall, and Cyndi Derr for an informational meeting on Saturday, March 13th,
at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. This meeting is for ALL interested people, including the children.
PUPPET MINISTRY
Practices are starting for anyone who is interested in becoming a new team member of the puppet ministry. Any questions? Contact David Zimmerman or Karen Keller.
ARE YOU A VISIONARY PARENT?
God has a greater plan for your family than just "getting through" each day. He has a grand vision for your home, and for your children. Would you like to know what it is? Come join the Visionary Parenting Sunday School elective course. You will be encouraged, motivated, and equipped to help your children grow in their character, and to become the men and women God created them to be. The class is for parents and grandparents with children or grandchildren from ages 0-18. The class is held during Sunday School through May 2nd, except for March 21st. If interested in attending, please contact David Guenin.
JUNIOR CHOIR
Please have your child join us on Sundays from 5:00-5:45 p.m. for our JUNIOR CHOIR. If you have children who are between the grades of 4 - 8 and they desire to learn how to sing in a choral setting, then this is for them! Mrs. Evelyn Stewart is the director of this music ministry.
MOTHERS RECHARGED!!!
Mothers Recharged has begun. They are meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in our Family Life Center. The monthly cost is $5 per mom which will help cover expenses, especially that of child care. The "2nd Tuesday" gathering will always begin with a light breakfast, devotional, prayer and, of course, plenty of refreshing fellowship. The
"4th Tuesday" gathering is simply a group playdate. Feel free to bring friends! Contact Jasmine Sullivan for more information. Spread the word, moms!!!
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY NEEDS
- Twin size bed and/or box spring
- Dining room chairs (6-8)
- Postage stamps - roll or books
We need a person who would be willing to assist with "sugar free" cooking (meals or baked goods) for church, social functions, etc. If you are available for this Ministry need, contact Mrs. Anita Green or Judy Kutzler.
CLOTHING CLOSET
WINTER CLOTHING is no longer being accepted at the Clothing Closet. SPRING/SUMMER clothing will be accepted at the end of March. Remember: NO ACCESSORIES OR SHOES.
NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY
We are updating our church directory. There is a copy of the previous directory on the cabinet in the lobby. Please check it and make any additions or deletions that need to be made... either on the sheet provided or on the directory copy itself. Remember to list children and all birthdays and anniversaries on the sheet provided. This is for all members and regular attenders of FBC. If your area code is something other than 610, please indicate by your phone number. Thank you!
ATTENTION LADIES!!
The Women's Retreat will be April 23-25. There is a table set up in the church lobby for you to register. A $25 deposit will reserve your spot. Last day to register is March 28th.
FATHERS & SONS
The Fathers & Sons Breakfast is coming Saturday morning, March 20th, at 8:00 a.m., and our theme is, "It's... BACK TO SCHOOL!" And in addition to FBCA's version of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"... we will have a contest to see if you can identify the school photographs of our fathers and sons (from many years ago)! So even now fathers and sons, let us borrow an "ancient" school photograph for our contest... just place it in Pastor Kulp's office mailbox with your name on it! A sign-up sheet is located in the church lobby. Thanks guys!
TRAINING DAY PLANNED
We will be hosting our third annual Lehigh Valley Children's Ministry Training Day on April 17th here at FBC. This year, our theme will be "Partnering with Parents." Along with our regular training for children's ministry workers, this year we will also feature a track for parents. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this day of equipping and encouragement. Registration forms are available in the church lobby or call the office for further information.
A PALM SUNDAY CONCERT!
On Palm Sunday, March 28th, we will offer one worship service only at 11:00 a.m., so that... the Lehigh Valley Christian High School Choir (30-35 voices) can present to us a mini-Concert in celebration of Easter! To accommodate a larger audience, we will hold the worship service and concert in our Family Life Center. Please bring your friends and family!
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
We will again be hosting our three-hour Good Friday Service, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., as local clergy have been invited to address The Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross.
EASTER SUNDAY, Continental Breakfast at 9.am.
And joining us Easter Sunday for our continental breakfast will be missionaries, Steve and Angelica Diaz, as we "skype" them in from Spain. Please make yourself available throughout the Easter season that together we can remember and rejoice over the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ!
ANNUAL REPORTS AVAILABLE
If you were unable to be here for the Church Business Meeting and would like to have an Annual Report for the year 2009, they are available in the Lobby. Please feel free to take one.
WATER FOR LIFE
John Lang, who is working on the well-drilling machine, had some extra help recently. Seven men came to help with the refurbishing of the machine. Hopefully, by mid-March the machine will be ready for shipment. We are now taking all kinds of metal besides the aluminum. Bring it to church to the designated area by the shed. If you can't bring it, please call Jim Burkhardt or Ed Hamm for pick-up.
"God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them." - Augustine