Schedule of Services

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Bible Study Christian Foundation Ministry

10:00 AM Morning Worship Service st Right Hand of Fellowship (1 Sunday) The Lord’s Supper served (1st Sunday) Baptism (Last Sunday of each month) WEDNESDAY 12:00 NOON St. Mark 16:15 Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesday Night Bible study Youth Hour of Power Broadcast Information First Baptist Church Television Friday, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2114 Main Street Public Access – Channel 19 Melrose Park, IL 60160

First Baptist Church Reverend John L. Belser, Pastor 708.344.7411 708.344.7265 (fax) 2114 Main Street www.firstbaptistchurchmp.org Melrose Park, IL 60160 Pastor John L. Belser 708.344.7411 708.344.7265 (fax) “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” www.firstbaptistchurchmp.org Philippians 4:13

f b c b u l l e t i n @ y a h o o . c o m Page 2 Welcome to First Baptist Church! We are glad that you chose to come and share in our Worship Experience. We trust that you felt the presence of the Holy Spirit and the warmth of our Christian love and hospitality as you entered our doors. If you are a seeker, you’ve found a Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is everything. If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, or are not active in another Church, we invite you to unite with First Baptist Church where our emphasis is on growth and victorious living through Jesus Christ in all aspects of everyday life.

Our Vision Providing Christian Ministry to the whole person, from cradle to grave. Philippians 4:19 Our Mission To bring all people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ through the ABC’s of Salvation:  Acknowledge and repent of sins. (Romans 3:23) Believe on Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as our resurrected Redeemer. (John 3:16) Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. (Romans 10:8-9) Disciple - become a disciple of Christ through study & obedience to God’s Word. (2nd Timothy 2:15 & 4:15-17) Evangelize – to share the good news and lead others to Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20) Filled – Being filled with the Holy Ghost. (1st Corinthians 6:19-20) Giving God glory, praise, and worship in all things. (1st Thessalonians 5:18)

Winning the World for Christ, One Soul at a time!!! St. Mark 16:15

f b c b u l l e t i n @ y a h o o . c o m Page 2 FILL THE STOREHOUSE Outreach Feeding THAT PEOPLE MIGHT Service BE FED Evangelize – to share the good news and lead others to Christ. :And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been “I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty given to Me in and heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the you gave Me drink;… I was naked and you clothed nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Me.” Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things Matthew 25:35-36 that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even Vineyard Harvest to the end of the age.” Amen” Matthew 28:18-20 Feeding

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Happy Anniversary and/or Birthday to members OCTOBER celebrating Wedding anniversaries and Birthdays in Sunday, October 31, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Fall Outreach Sunday, Elmhurst College, Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL the month of OCTOBER 60126 NOVEMBER The following members are celebrating Tuesday, November 2, 2010 – 6:00 PM – Moody Class – Book of James Wedding Anniversaries:  Vote before 7:00 PM Deacon and Sister Mark Mizelle – 24th Anniversary Sunday, November 7, 2010 – Fall back – Set your clocks back Sunday, November 14, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Vineyard Ministry Annual Day, Outreach Ministries’ Annual Day – Dr. Alvin Love, Guest Preacher  3:30 PM – Fellowship at Pilgrim Rest MBC in Chicago Sunday, November 21, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Senior Gospel Choir Annual Day Wednesday, November 24, 2010 – 6:00 PM – Thanksgiving Eve Service The following members are celebrating DECEMBER Birthdays: Sunday, December 12, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Stewardship Ministry Annual Sister Shirley Antwi-Barfi Day – Dr. Joseph Richardson, Guest Preacher Deacon John Belser Sunday, December 19, 2010 – 9:00 AM – Christmas Program Sister Thomaseen Brown  10:00 AM – The Angelic Choir Annual Day Sister Elaine Davis Wednesday, December 22, 2010 – 6:00 PM – Annual Christmas Service Brother Keith Davis Sunday, December 26, 2010 – 9 :00 AM – Christmas Worship Service Sister Shirley Higgins Sister Linda Jackson Brother Ramon Jones Sister Patricia Mizelle THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Sister Antoinette Monroe There are no unimportant people in the body of Christ! Sister Adrienne Nevielles Brother Christopher Poole “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Sister Mattie Poole we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and Evangelist Jo Anne Roe have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is Deacon William Travis not one member, but many.” Brother Courtney Tribble 1 Corinthians 12:13-14

Visit us at: www.firstbaptistchurchmp.org On-Line Giving Please see Sister Sarah Harris if you do not have computer access

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MINISTER: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. CONGREGATION: To whom, coming as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men but chosen of God, and precious, MINISTER: Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. CONGREGATION: Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious; and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. MINISTER: Unto you, therefore, who believe he is precious, but unto them who are disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner. CONGREGATION: And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them who stumble at the word, being disobedient; whereunto also they were appointed. MINISTER: But ye are a chosen generation a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; ALL: Who in time past were not a people but are now the people of God; who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. 1 Peters 2:3-10 Please power off all electronic devices in the Sanctuary f b c b u l l e t i n @ y a h o o . c o m Page 2 PRAYER LIST Pastor John L. Belser First Lady Kimberly Belser President Barack Obama & Family All College Students & All Young People First Baptist Church Nursing Home Ministry All Military Participants – Maywood Police Department SICK & SHUT-IN/HOME HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME Sister Emma Lyons Sister Lizabeth Cooley - NH Sister Emma Clark Brother Willie Scales – NH Brother Julius Reedy, Sr. Sister Annie Greer – NH Mother Ceola Harper Mother Maryon Brown Mother Helen Jackson Deacon Melvin Jackson Deacon Willie Wilson Mother Louise Pool Sister Mattie Lacey PRAYER REQUESTS Bishop W.J. Chambliss Pastor Tyrone Crider Mother Lucille Underwood Elder A.H. Montgomery Mother Stella Jackson Deacon Willis Hickman Sister Lucille Taylor Deacon Williams Travis Brother Howard Cathey Brother Keith Gillespie Sister Brenda Germany Brother James Clark Sister Linda Grant Sister Eula Gillespie Brother Sonny Burnside Sister Bobbie Brown Brother Archie McCants Brother Edward Brown Sister Darlene James Sister Starlisa Wilson Sister Eunice Jackson-Hazzard Sister Patricia Bridgewater Brother Robert Searcy Sister Annie Bell Patton Sister Pauline Young Sister Joan Thomas Brother Elmore Taylor Brother George McReynolds Brother Henry Taylor Brother David McMahan Sister Evelyn Hall Sister Maureen Baker Sister Mary Millhouse The Headen Family Sister LaQuita Scott Sister Betty Brandt Brother Sherman Burrell Brother Daniel Gibson Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:

and he shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17

Bereaved Families The Brazier Family Deacon Jeff Lewis & Family

f b c b u l l e t i n @ y a h o o . c o m Page 2 SUNDAY MORNING CONGREGATIONAL HYMN BIBLE STUDY LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS October 31, 2010 Lesson 9 Filling Our Emptiness Devotional Reading: Psalm 3:1-6 Background Scripture: Psalm 63 What a fellowhip, what a joy divine, Printed Passage: Psalm 63:1-11 Leanin on the everlasting arms; Key Verse What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, O GOD, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul Leaning on the everlasting arms. thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a day and thirsty Chorus: Leaning, Leaning, land, where no water is. Psalm 63:1 Safe and secure from all alarms; Session Overview Leaning, leaning, In today’s lesson, we continue our study of “Good Sustains.” Our Leaning on the everlasting arms. previous lessons reminded us of how “God Sustains” by His wisdom and His ability to be our refuge and leader. This lesson O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, will demonstrate how God’s presence comforts and assures us in Leaning on the everlasting arms; the midst of trials and tribulations. We do not have to live in O how bright the path grows from day to day, misery and emptiness. The God who saves us is also the God who is able to sustain us. (Adult Bible Quarterly) Leaning on the everlasting arms. Text: Johnson Outman, Jr. Tune: Nolan Williams, Jar November 7, 2010 –Lesson 10–Psalm 66:1-12 Hymn 371

Reaching Higher Levels of Understanding and Faith! ~ OFFERING MEDITATION ~ “…Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness 2 Peter 3:18 are in his place. Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the We encourage you to attend Lord glory and strength. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; bring an Brother Reginald Blanchard, Ministry Leader offering and come before him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. 1 Chronicles 16:27-29

WALKING IS NOT PERMITTED DURING TITHES & OFFERING, THE SERMON AND THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP!!

f b c b u l l e t i n @ y a h o o . c o m Page 2 MEDIA MINISTRY The following messages are available for purchase on audio-cassette tapes and CDs. Pastor Belser is the speaker unless otherwise noted BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY  09/19/10 – How To Help Your Way Out  09/26/10 – Don’t Miss Your Blessing  10/03/10 – Don’t Wait Until Your Battles Over, Shout Now  10/10/10 – From Victim to Victor Pastor Brenda Little I WILL CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER  10/17/10 – Whatever You’re Going Through God Will (For security purposes, please DO NOT provide date) Bring You Out  10/24/10 – Lessons From A Veteran Reverend Walter Turner MY NAME IS:  10/31/10 – Trick or Treat

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