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First Baptist Church of Manlius Quiet Time of Prayer

408 Pleasant Street Songs of Praise and Preparation See Insert Manlius, NY 13104 Meditation Joyce McCartney (315) 682-8941 www.firstbaptist-manlius.org *Hymn of Praise When We All Get to Heaven No. 123

[email protected] *Invocation and Lord’s Prayer

Testimony Eugene White Sunday, May 15, 2005 Offering Offertory Take My Life and Let It Be –Williams WELCOME TO OUR GUESTS Adult Choir; Kathleen Bates, flute; Al Kunsman, bass *Doxology and Dedication of Offering Sunday School – 9:30 a.m. Worship Service –10:45 a.m. Children’s Corner** Damon Gagnier Family Prayers (Joys and Concerns)

“These have come so that your faith—of greater *Hymn of Preparation Amazing Grace! No. 107 worth than gold, which perishes even though refined Scripture 1 Peter 1:3-9 Page 1886

by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in Message “But Wait; There’s More!” Damon Gagnier praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” –1 *Hymn of Response Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine No. 67 Peter 1:7 *Benediction

Postlude Joyce McCartney

************************************************************************************************ *If you are able, please stand. **4 & 5 year olds are welcome to go with Mrs. Elaine LaFollette, Betsy Miller, Secretaries Guynup following the Children’s Corner; all those children in Grades 1 and Michael McCartney, Custodian older are invited to join the rehearsal of the Joyful Sounds Choir under the Cindy Mapstone, Christian Enrichment Coordinator direction of Shirley Mapstone. Worship Music copying permission given Kathie Shevchuk, Christian Enrichment Coordinator through CCLI #750603. Shirley Mapstone, Joyful Sounds Director Mary Schwarz, Praise Team Director Wendy Mapstone, Playschool Director ABOUT THIS MORNING Marge Edwards, King’s Kids Director • Guests are invited to sign the guest book or fill out a visitor card. • Hearing devices are available from an usher. But wait; there’s more! • Worship Leader: Mary Schwarz Sermon Outline • Greeting: John and Kim Granata I Peter 1:3-9 • Ushers: George Oley and Harry Cole • Child Care: Greg Short • Flowers: this morning are given by Ana Corona in I. The new birth - ______hope in a ______Christ memory of her mother and mother-in-law. a. John 3:3-8

II. Our inheritance PRAYER AND CARE a. Won’t ______b. Won’t ______Prayer Needs: Please call Sandy Haase at 682-8907 to c. Won’t ______contact the prayer chain. d. ______in heaven for us In Case of If you or anyone you know is in need of e. Guaranteed: Ephesians 1:13-14 food Emergency: in times of sickness or family emergency, III. Our protection please notify Shirley Mapstone at 682- a. Shielded through ______8169. b. Philippians 1:6 Caregiver in Action: This week please keep Ken and Ada Phelps in your prayers, as well as their IV. Our trials Caregivers, Pauline and Harry Cole. a. Calisthenics for our ______b. More enduring than gold, 2 Peter 3:10

Rev. John Baker, Pastor Emeritus V. Our joy John Spradling, Music Director Joyce McCartney, Organist VI. Our salvation! a. Comes through belief b. Although we have not seen him The Nominating Committee Needs filled: 1 person for Missions, 2 people i. John 20:29 for King’s Kids, 2 people for Fund Raising Committee. Please contact Al Dominy, JoAnn Mostar, or Jill Doss if you are interested.

The Van is here!! Next Sunday, May 22nd, following the worship service, there will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in being a driver of this van (at least 25 years old). There will be a video, release forms for a DMV check (bring your driver's license), and information on the church regulations of van usage. Please plan on attending. Thank you. CALENDAR SUNDAY, May 15th PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THIS WEEK 9:30 a.m. Adult Education and Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service/Damon Gagnier Preaching - Rob, George Davenport’s son has completed his physical therapy, and he is now 12:15 p.m. Missions Board Meeting in an exercise program. 7:00 p.m. Diaconate Board Meeting - Rev. Bill Kerr, The prayer requests for this week are that Bill remains free from MONDAY, May 16th infection and that the blood counts start there upward climb – once again! 7:00 p.m. Never Ending Bible Study in the Library PREVIOUS PRAYER REQUESTS TUESDAY, May 17th – June Newsletter Items Due 7:00 p.m. Weigh Down Workshop in the Library Please Pray for: Requested by: Rev. John Baker and his wife, Wanda Nancy Bishop WEDNESDAY, May 18th Rosa Cano’s mother (dementia) Ana Corona 9:30 a.m. Stay ‘n’ Play in the gym until 11:30 a.m. Rosa’s husband and daughter Ana Corona Steve Poole Dave Knaebel FRIDAY, May 20th Lowell Smith, Ellen Butler’s father 4:30 p.m. King’s Kids Ice Cream Social and Garage Sale ‘til 7 in the gym Cecile White’s Uncle John SATURDAY, May 21st Rev. Bill Kerr 9:00 a.m. Men’s Meeting at Manlius United Methodist Church George Davenport’s son, Rob 6:30 p.m. Unity Fellowship in the Chapel Doreen Helsher Sandy Haase NEXT SUNDAY, May 22nd Carol Davenport 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education Thelma Buckley 10:45 a.m. Worship Service/Carlos and Mayra Bonilla, missionaries ~ Chile Mac MacLinden After Worship: New Van Information Meeting Daral Dunagan **************************************************************************************** Charles Struwing Fred Goddard PRAISES Bloodmobile – Mark this date on your calendars!! Saturday, July 9th from 8:00 Thank you to Greg Short for the outstanding meal he made and served at the a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Red Cross Bloodmobile will be here at First Baptist in the gym Mother-Daughter Banquet. to take your blood in order to save lives. Please call Shirley Mapstone to make an “It’s spring, but one would never know it. It is 37° this morning with a promise appointment at 682-8169. Thank you for your generosity in giving of yourself to help of 50° degrees. Winters get longer and stronger every year. I am so blessed others. with a nice, warm home and many warm friends; I can’t complain. My love and prayers, Edith Laning.” ABW Ministries News

Do you have a prayer request or praise to share? - The Annual Picnic for ABW will be Tuesday, June 14th, at 6:00 p.m. at Dottie Please call Elaine in the Church office by Wednesday morning. Ammann’s home. Committee: Janet Norris, Erma Bullard, and Carole Guynup. All ANNOUNCEMENTS are invited!

Spring Church Directory – will be ready Sun., May 29th. Please look SLOW BOAT TO CHINA … over the draft in the Narthex to make your changes and/or additions. T-you. with dinner and dessert Newsletter Items Due – Newsletter items for the June Christian Carrier Saturday, May 21st, 2005 @ 6:30 PM  are due Tuesday, May 17th. Email items to: [email protected] or place in the secretary’s mail slot. Thank you Unity Fellowship is pleased to announce its program for May. Men’s Meeting – the next meeting will be on Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 Join us for dinner, dessert and a fabulous slide presentation of a.m. at the Manlius United Methodist Church. All men are welcome! China. Misplaced Guitar - Ross Binder loaned his guitar to someone, and forgot We are honored to have Mr. John Dalton, who. Will the guitar player please tell Ross? former educator and administrator in College Scholarships – Anyone interested in applying for college the Marcellus School District. scholarships can find an application in the church office. These applications John taught European and Asian History need to be turned into the Church office by Wednesday, June 1st. If you have any questions, please cal Bob Mapstone at 682-8169. along with World Geography.

Weigh Down Workshop – The first meeting will be this Tuesday, May John is a great story teller and has traveled to China on four 17, 7:00 p.m. (Library). Please call JoAnn Mostar (682-6802) w/questions. occasions. He has visited areas that many tourists never see. Sunday School gentle reminder for Parents - Presently, Sunday His love of history and people, combined with his National School for ages Pre-K through 5th grade, is ending as a group in the gym at Geographic quality slides, are certain to leave you wanting to 10:30. We would appreciate it if you would personally come to the gym and see more. pick up your child promptly at 10:30. We thank you, Christian Education. Bring a dish to pass, your table setting, and we will  Ice Cream Social

provide dessert and beverages.  Silent Auction

Child care provided upon request by May 15th.  Garage Sale Please reserve your seat by May 14th.  Food and beverages  Games and prizes

Erm & Laura Ferris 682-9054   No admission charge to this fund raiser

COME JOIN US!! Friday, May 20th, 4:30—7:00 p.m. Please call JoAnn Mostar with donations (682-6802). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, MANLIUS

To benefit EVERYONE IS INVITED King’s Kids Christian Child Care No limits on age or ability Sue Crayton Memorial Fund BRING YOUR FRIENDS All proceeds from this event will provide “END OF THE YEAR” financial BOWLING PARTY assistance for children who require loving child care while their parents are at work. GREEN LAKES BOWLING ALLEY   682-5034 for more information.  FAYETTEVILLE FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005

7:00 – 10:00 PM

COST $2.00 per game and includes shoe rental FOOD AND BEVERAGES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

SPACE IS LIMITED

RSVP Kathie Shevchuk @ 682-8678 by May 26th.