Sunday, December 31, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 31, 2006 - Happy New Year

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 31, 2006
Happy New Year

Church Items:

We are thankful to Ron Campeau in getting our church website running to include podcasts of our Sunday morning sermons. Our church weblog (hereafter known as our “blog”) is http://fbccos.blogspot.com. We also have a church email address now: fbccos@gmail.com. You can also email the pastor; his email address is on the front cover (and has been for many years). Ron has worked very hard on this and we are grateful for his labor. Ron, Maria and Jon all work together to get the Sunday morning services recorded and onto CD for distribution to Owen Frisby, Jennifer Tucker in Alaska, Irene Smitheran (Greg’s Mom) in Missouri, and to Mary Souza (Ruth’s sister) in Hawaii. Their work is invaluable in keeping us moving forward and has an impact on people literally in far off places. The blog will continue to improve and grow as we add more information and detail regarding the church. For a little church that no one knows about (and this is not a good thing), this is an important thing that Ron has done.

Prayer Requests:

Joy, prayer for recuperation/healing; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child; Ron’s Dad, Dan, health; Lynn to raise grandson James, and medical; Carolyn’s great nephew, accident; Mike and Lynn Tucker, Terry and Doris Tucker, loss of Tabatha ; Ron Campeau traveling for work Tuesday, gone one month

Sarah's Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

Window Entry
A jeweler standing behind the counter of his shop after hours was astounded to see a man come hurling headfirst through the window. "What on earth are you up to? What just happened?" he demanded. "I'm terribly sorry," said the man, "I forgot to let go of the brick."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson:

The Life of David Absalom’s Revolt against his father
II Samuel 15

Today’s Sermon:

I’ve Got the Joy! Acts 16; Philippians 1

WORSHIP SERVICE:

Our God Reigns p. 229

Scripture Reading:

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Grace Greater p. 201

Amazing Grace p. 202

Offering

Message: Link to message

Looking forward to 2007

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Sunday, December 24, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 24, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

December 24, 2006

Church Items:

It is our hope and prayer that you have a blessed Christmas Day tomorrow and that you celebrate with us in worshiping the birth of Christ on this Christmas Eve.

Terry and Doris and the entire Tucker family thank the church for their kindness and generosity during their time of bereavement.

Christmas Quotes:

Jesus is “the One, the calling, before all answering love.” If we remember Him this Christmas season, we will respond with “hope, fear, and boundless desire” to worship Him. “Bland, insipid, and pedestrian worship” is to have no place when remembering the Messiah’s coming. (George McDonald)

In A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens told us the story of the miser Scrooge and his regrets at being shown his failures by the Ghost of Christmas Past. While Charles Dickens didn't explain salvation and forgiveness to us in his Christmas story, God clearly explains it in His. At Bethlehem, more than 2,000 years ago, a Savior was born who came into the world not to reform us, but to regenerate us; not to make us better, but to make us new; and not to shame us, but to save and sanctify us. The Bible's Christmas story is what separates Christianity from every other religion in the world. It is the story of God doing for man what man could never do for himself: remove the burden of past, present, and future sins. (David Jeremiah)

Prayer Requests:

Joy, prayer for recuperation/healing; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child; Ron’s Dad, Dan, health; Lynn to raise grandson James, and medical; Carolyn’s great nephew, accident; Mike and Lynn Tucker, the passing of their daughter Tabitha Tucker, Terry & Doris’ granddaughter

Today’s Sunday School Lesson:

The Life of David - II Samuel 13-14
David's sons, Amnon and Absalom

Today’s Sermon:

The Coming Deliverer
Isaiah 9

WORSHIP SERVICE:

Scripture Reading:

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. Luke 2:15

Go Tell It on the Mountain p. 138

Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Special Greg)

Come On Ring Those Bells p. 153

Ring the Bells (refer to bulletin)

I Heard the Bells p. 152

The Child of Bethlehem (refer to bulletin)

A Strange Way to Save the World (Special Greg)

Silent Night p. 147

Offering and Message: Link to Message

"For He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"

Saturday, December 23, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 17, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

December 17, 2006

Church Items:

Our prayers of comfort go out to Terry and Doris Tucker for the loss of their granddaughter, Tabitha Tucker, this past Friday. We pray for the parents, Mike, Lynn and kids, also. Tabitha was 17 years old.
We will enjoy our Church Christmas worship and fellowship tonight at 5:30pm. Bring your favorite potluck dishes and we will rejoice in worship and enjoy each other’s fellowship afterwards.
Our thanks to Carlton and his “elfin helpers” for the installation of new whiteboards in the office and Ruth’s classroom.

Sarah's Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid December. Female reindeer retain their antlers until after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to every historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, every single one of them, from Rudolf to Blitzen........had to be a girl.
We should've known when they were able to find their way and not get lost.

Christmas Quotes:

Eternal Christmas
“In the pure soul, although it sing or pray,
The Christ is born anew from day to day;
The life that knoweth Him shall bide apart
And keep eternal Christmas in the heart.”

Prayer Requests:

Joy, prayer for recuperation/healing; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child; Ron’s Dad, Dan, health; Lynn to raise grandson James, and medical; Carolyn’s great nephew, accident; Mike and Lynn Tucker, the passing of their daughter Tabitha Tucker, Terry & Doris’ granddaughter

Today’s Sunday School Lesson:

The Life of David
Confession and Consequences

Today’s Sermon:

Dare we hope? Yes
Isaiah 7

WORSHIP SERVICE:

Scripture Reading p. 130

Angels From the Realms p. 131

Angels We Have Heard p. 132

Hark the Herald Angels p. 133

What Child is This p. 137

The Glory of the Heavens (refer to bulletin)

Offering and Message: Link to Message

"For He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 10, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

December 10, 2006

Church Items:

Our Christmas fellowship/potluck/celebration will be next Sunday evening December 17 at 5:30pm. This will be an informal time of worship and celebration together as a church family.

Sarah's Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

One evening a preschooler, Krystal, and her parents were sitting on the couch chatting. Krystal asked, " Daddy, you're the boss of the house, right?"
Her father proudly replied, "Yes, I am the boss of the house."
But Krystal quickly burst his bubble when she added "Cause Mommy put you in charge, huh Daddy?"

Christmas Quotes:

The gentle Lamb of God who lay in Mary’s arms and who hung limply on the cross will become the Lion of heaven – parting the clouds, calling His people home, and returning to earth as judge. That is the true story of Christmas. The Advent season is not just a commemoration of the past, it’s a celebration for today and a hope for the future. Indeed, Christmas is a promise of salvation and glory we can cherish all year long. (Charles Swindoll)

“He was the God-man; not God indwelling a man. Of such there have been many. Not a man deified. Of such there have been none save in the myths of pagan systems of thought; but God and man, combining in one Personality the two natures, a perpetual enigma and mystery, baffling the possibility of explanation.” (G. Campbell Morgan)

What was it like for infinite God to take on a human body? “The Eternal Being who knows everything and who created the whole universe, became not only a man but (before that) a baby, and before that a fetus inside a woman’s body. If you want to get the hang of it, think how you would like to become a slug or a crab.” (C. S. Lewis)”

Prayer Requests:

Bertie’s daughter Patty for her brother in law Bill; Older brother-in-law of Patty, severe medical; Darrel’s friend in North Carolina, granddaughter sickness; Carol’s mom, strength to help a homeless person; Joy, medical condition, prayer for recuperation/healing; a teacher friend of Joy’s granddaughter Melody, for her baby; Praise for Leon’s niece Candy, doing OK; Praise for Leon’s relative David, OK and back to work; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child; Matt’s friend at work, Don, mother passed away; Ron’s Dad, Dan, health; Lynn to raise grandson James, and medical; Carolyn’s great nephew, accident

WORSHIP SERVICE

The First Noel p. 136

Scripture Reading:

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7

O Come, All Ye Faithful p. 145

O Come O Come Emmanuel p. 123

Emmanuel p. 134

Offering and Message: Link to Message

"For He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 3, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

December 3, 2006

Church Items:

We thank those who helped to make our Ladies Banquet a great time last Friday night. We especially thank Ruth, Carol, Carolyn, Lisa and Joy for doing the planning and the tables to bring it all together. Also thanks to the guys for serving and those who helped to clean up afterwards. We also have beautiful decorations this year and thank the young people for making it happen.

Our Christmas fellowship/potluck/celebration will be Sunday evening December 17 at 5:30pm.
Greg and Nancy will be singing at the Christmas musical at Sunrise Church again this year, Saturday night and Sunday morning, December 9th and 10th. Greg will only be singing on Saturday night so he will not miss a Sunday morning this year.
The carpets got cleaned after the banquet Friday night. Our thanks to Carlton for taking care of the cleaning.

Sarah's Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

After a particularly inspiring worship service, a church member greeted the pastor. "Reverend, that was a wonderful sermon. You should have it published." The pastor replied, "Actually, I'm planning to have all my sermons published posthumously." "Great!" enthused the church member. "The sooner the better!"

Today’s Sunday School Lesson:

The Life of David: II Samuel 12 – Guilt and Confession

Today’s Sermon:

Encounters with God: Paul and Peter at Antioch and the Council of Jerusalem
Galatians 2:11-16; Acts 15:1-12

Prayer Requests:

Bertie’s daughter Patty for her brother in law Bill; Older brother-in-law of Patty, severe medical; Darrel’s friend in North Carolina, granddaughter sickness; Carol’s mom, strength to help a homeless person; Joy, medical condition, prayer for recuperation/healing; a teacher friend of Joy’s granddaughter Melody, for her baby; Praise for Leon’s niece Candy, doing OK; Praise for Leon’s relative David, OK and back to work; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child; Matt’s friend at work, Don, mother passed away; Ron’s Dad, Dan, health; Lynn to raise grandson James and medical; Carolyn’s great nephew, accident

WORSHIP SERVICE:

The Family of God p. 282

Scripture Reading:

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.
John 1:14; II Timothy 1:9

In Christ Alone (refer to bulletin)

Joy to the World p. 125

Offering and Message: Link to Message

"For He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 26, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

November 26, 2006

Church Items:

Our Ladies Banquet is next Friday night December 1st. We will begin at 6pm with appetizers and the meal will start around 6:30pm. In keeping with tradition, the men will serve the ladies. The food sign-up sheets are in the hallway. If you have any questions ask Ruth, Lisa, or Carolyn. All ladies are welcome; this is a great occasion to invite your friends and give our church a chance to serve them. We would like to have about 25 ladies.
We will move the pews following the service this morning.
Our Christmas fellowship/potluck/celebration will be Sunday evening December 17 at 5:30pm.
Greg and Nancy will be singing at the Christmas musical at Sunrise Church again this year, Saturday night and Sunday morning, December 9th and 10th. Greg will only be singing on Saturday night so he will not miss a Sunday morning this year.

Sarah's Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

A figure of speech
The mother and her son were sitting in the pew listening to the sermon. “We are but dust,” said the preacher. The little boy turned to his mother and said, “Mom, what’s butt-dust?”


Today’s Sunday School Lesson:

The Life of David
II Samuel 12 – Guilt and Confession

Today’s Sermon:

What the Bible Says about Homosexuality – Lesson #3
Our Responsibility to Society – Philippians 2:15
“That you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”


Prayer Requests:

Bertie’s daughter Patty for her brother in law Bill, chemo; Older brother-in-law of Patty, severe medical; Darrel’s friend in North Carolina, granddaughter sickness; Carol’s mom, strength to help a homeless person; Joy, medical condition, prayer for recuperation/healing; a teacher friend of Joy’s granddaughter Melody, for her baby; Prayer for Leon’s niece Candy, medical; Leon’s relative David, surgery; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child; Matt’s friend at work, Don, mother passed away; Ron’s Dad, Dan, health

WORSHIP SERVICE:

Scripture Reading:

O Come, let us sing unto the LORD: Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.
Psalm 95:1-3

Come Ye Thankful People Come p. 559

For the Beauty of the Earth p. 560

We Gather Together p. 561

Give Thanks (refer to bulletin)

Offering and Message: Link to Sermon

"In everything - with Thanksgiving - let your requests be made known to God"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 19, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

November 19, 2006

Church Items:

Our Ladies Banquet is currently being planned for the first Friday night in December, the 1st. The sign up sheets are available and the plans and menu are in the works. Check with Ruth, Lisa, or Carolyn if you have any questions.

Sarah's Corner – “And Sarah laughed”

Things You’ll Never Hear Your Dad Say
• Well, how 'bout that? I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions
• You know Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun?
• I noticed that all your friends have a certain hostile attitude. I like that.
• Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car. GO CRAZY!!
• Your mother and I are going away for the weekend. You might want to consider throwing a party.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson:

The Life of David
David and Bathsheba – Handling Temptation
II Samuel 11

Today’s Sermon:

What the Bible Says about Homosexuality – Lesson #2
Romans 1:26-31 - Interpreting the Scriptures correctly regarding homosexuality
God does not condemn homosexuality in the Bible in an arbitrary and capricious fashion. He tells us why it is a sin and why it is forbidden. He is not a cosmic killjoy - if He says something is wrong, it is for our good. He says these things because He loves us.

Prayer Requests:

Bertie’s daughter Patty for her brother in law Bill, chemo; Older brother-in-law of Patty, severe medical, Patty traveling; Darrel’s friend in North Carolina, granddaughter sickness; Carol’s mom, strength to help a homeless person; Joy, medical condition, prayer for recuperation/healing; a teacher friend of Joy’s granddaughter Melody, for her baby; Lynn’s Aunt Verna passed away in Texas, prayer for family; praise for Lynn’s daughter Christie has transportation now and Lynn keeps her car; Prayer for Leon’s niece Candy medical; Leon’s relative David surgery; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child; Matt’s friends at work Don’s mother medical; John’s wife “Mia” hospital

WORSHIP SERVICE:

This is my Father’s World p. 58

Scripture Reading:

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Psalm 100

All Creatures of our God and King p. 64

We Are So Blessed p. 564

Above All (refer to bulletin)

Doxology p. 625

Offering and Message: Link to Message

"Let us come before His presence with Thanksgiving"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 12, 2006

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

November 12, 2006

Church Items:

Our Ladies Banquet is currently being planned for the first Friday night in December, the 1st. This gives us one month to prepare. The sign up sheets are available and the plans are in the works.

Sarah's Corner - "And Sarah laughed"

Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:

Why did God make mothers?
1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.
2. Mostly to clean house.
3. To help us out of there when were getting born.

What ingredients are mothers made of?
1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.
2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson:

The Life of David
II Samuel 11 - The Temptation of David

Today’s Sermon:

What the Bible Says about Homosexuality
Romans 1:21-32

Although this is a delicate subject, the headlines of recent events compel us to address this issue and come to an understanding not only about the immorality of the behavior but how it could reach even the local church pulpits.

Prayer Requests:

Bertie’s daughter Patty for her brother in law Bill, chemo; Older brother-in-law of Patty, severe medical, Patty traveling; ; Darrel’s friend in North Carolina, granddaughter sickness; Carol’s mom, strength to help a homeless person; Joy, medical condition, prayer for recuperation/healing; a teacher friend of Joy’s granddaughter Melody, for her baby; Lynn’s Aunt Verna passed away in Texas, prayer for family; praise for Lynn’s daughter Christie has transportation now and Lynn keeps her car; Prayer for Leon’s niece Candy medical; Leon’s relative David surgery; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, medical; Ellie, friend of Bertie, medical; Co-worker of Lisa, lost infant child this week

WORSHIP SERVICE:

The Wonder of it All p.65

Scripture Reading:

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Here I Am to Worship (refer to bulletin)

He Is Lord p. 105

Glorify Thy Name p. 29

Offering and Message: Link to Message