FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 30, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 30, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards, I John 3 - The completeness of salvation renders permanent out relationship with God the Father (sons of God) and makes certain our future relationship with Christ (we shall be like Him). This is based on the love of God for us. This goes along with the anointing of the Spirit (2:20-27) that is also permanent. Because of this, fellowship with Him is practical each day of our saved life, for we have hope that drives us to Christ in daily relationship (because of the world, 2:17-18).
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 12:12-31, The Synchronicity of Spiritual Gifts - Self-indulgence in the personal expression of spiritual gifts is an ugly thing to God and leads to rivalries and division in the church. God designed the gifts to be varied and yet synchronized by the Holy Spirit who gave them for the greater good of the body of Christ.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
You Know You Overdid Christmas Dinner When:

• Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the LaZBoy.
• The "Gravy Boat" your wife set out was a real 12' boat!
• You receive a Sumo Wrestler application in your e-mail.
• A guest quotes a Biblical passage from "The Feeding of the 5000."
• That rash on your stomach turns out to be steering wheel burn.
• Representatives from the Butterball Hall of Fame called twice.

Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. This list will be started over again for 2008 and will be re-done. Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, health; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, treatment and strength; Terry and Doris, travel to AZ; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, hospice care; friend of Lynn’s; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Paul Coleman, illness; Christie, illness and expecting; Joy’s son Dan, recuperation from surgery; a 7 yr old boy named Nicholas with deteriorating brain condition
Announcements

• Our congratulations extend to Rocky on the celebration of his 90th birthday this week.
• We have the CD’s of the church’s Christmas potluck and Greg and Lisa’s Christmas music available for any who want them.
  
• Our thanks to the Campeau’s for working so diligently on this project.
  
• Our next project will be “the music of heaven.”
• We need to establish a church e-mail list of all of you who have e-mail. Please write down your e-mail address and leave it on the back table.
  
• Those on the prayer chain who choose to can receive prayer requests by e-mail.

WORSHIP SERVICE
Brethren We Have Met p. 585
Scripture Reading
Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; show forth His salvation from day to day. Glory and honor are in His presence; strength and gladness are in His place. Give unto the LORD glory and strength, you families of nations. Give unto the LORD the glory due unto His name: bring an offering, and come before Him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. I Chronicles 6:23, 27, 28-29
His Name Is Wonderful p. 101
Something About that Name p. 102
Blessed Be the Name p. 103
Offering/Offertory/Message (link to sermon)
Time for 2008: Let your manner of life be without covetousness, being content with the things you have, for the Lord has said, “I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You”

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 23, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 23, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards, I John 2:20-29
Today’s Sermon
The Manger as Microphone, Selected Scriptures, As you walk the aisles of Barnes Noble, you are immersed in the titles of books that reveal thousands of opinions and views that compete with the Christmas message. Yet the truth of Bethlehem incites a passion to spread the good news of Jesus’ birth.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Christmas Turkey: A new pastor, eager to make sure the church's employees would like him, called them together shortly before Christmas Day and told them that each of them would receive a turkey. "In fact," he added, "as long as I'm around, you will always have a turkey."
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, health; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, treatment and strength; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Terry Tucker, recuperation; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, hospice; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; Christie, illness and expecting; Richard Motzkus, recovery from surgery; Jeremiah Tucker’s family, passing of grandmother; Jennifer Tucker, birth of son coming soon; Joy’s son Dan, recuperation from surgery
Announcements

• Ron has the CD’s from Greg and Lisa and last Sunday night ready for you. Please take them, enjoy and spread them around.
  
• We thank the Campeau family for working hard on this project.

WORSHIP SERVICE
Ring the Bells
O Come Emmanuel p. 123
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus p. 124
O Come All Ye Faithful p. 145
Scripture Reading
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen. Psalm 95:6; Luke 2:20
Joy to the World p. 125
The Child of Bethlehem
Silent Night p. 147
Offering/Offertory/Message (link to sermon)
Joy to the World-Let Earth Receive Her King

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 16, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 16, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards I John 2:20-29, “Unction” is the word for “anointing,” the substance of the anointing, the ointment. The “Holy One” is the Holy Spirit. The New Testament “priest” is anointed with the Spirit once, when he is inducted into the office of believer-priest at salvation. The Old Testament priests were only anointed once when they were inducted into their office, therefore we are only anointed once with the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 12 – Spiritual Gifts, Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. I Cor. 12:4-6
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
The Signs of Christmas:

• From a toy store: "Ho, ho, ho spoken here."
• In a bridal boutique: "Marry Christmas."
• Outside a church: "The original Christmas Club."
• From a department store: "Big pre-Christmas sale. Come in and mangle with the crowd."
• In a Texas jewelry store: "Diamond tiaras: $70,000. Three for $200,000.
• A reducing salon: "24 Shaping Days until Christmas."
• In a stationery store: "For the man who has everything: A calendar to remind him when payments are due."

Prayers and Praises for 2007

The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, health; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, treatment and strength; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Terry Tucker, recuperation; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, hospice; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; Christie, illness and expecting; Richard Motzkus, recovery from surgery; Jeremiah Tucker’s family, passing of grandmother; Jennifer Tucker, birth of son coming soon; Joy’s son Dan, recuperation from surgery
Announcements
Our church Christmas fellowship will be tonight at 5:30pm. We will have a potluck dinner and sing Christmas music together. We hope to record this music for our families and loved ones around the world. If any of you have ever had a desire to sing for the church, tonight is the night to do so.
WORSHIP SERVICE
The Glory of the Heavens
Come On Ring Those Bells p. 153
Scripture Reading
Gloria in Excelsis Deo – Reading #130 Hymnbook
Angels From the Realms p. 131
Angels We Have Heard p. 132
Hark the Herald Angels Sing p. 133
Emmanuel p. 134
Offering/Offertory/Message (link to sermon)
"Joy to the World-Let Earth Receive Her King"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 9, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 9, 2007
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise.
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, health; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, treatment and strength; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Terry Tucker, recuperation; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, condition worsening; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; Christie, illness and expecting; Richard Motzkus, recovery from surgery; Jeremiah Tucker’s grandmother has passed, please pray for their family.
Announcements

• Our church Christmas fellowship will be Sunday night December 16 at 5:30pm. We will have a potluck dinner and sing Christmas music together. We hope to record this music for our families and loved ones around the world.
• We signed our lease for this location and mailed it to the owners last Monday.
• Greg is at Sunrise Church this Sunday morning to sing for their Christmas program. Darrel and all his helpers are handling the services in his absence.
• We did not record today's sermon.
  

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 2, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 2, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards, I John 2:18-23
Dealing with the Antichrists – one of the characteristics of the end of the world is apostasy
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 11:17-
Christian Freedom and the Practice of the Lord’s Supper
The Corinthians had fallen into the same error on the Lord’s Supper as they had on all the issues presented by Paul in this letter. Remember that Paul was answering questions posed to him by a group from the church as well as addressing issues that he knew were problems for them. The Lord’s Supper was one of those problems, along with incest, lawsuits, marriage, eating meat offered to idols, spiritual gifts, the worship service, and the resurrection.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Executive Approval: For many years I worked as a receptionist and switchboard operator at a busy company. After a good annual review, my supervisor told me I was up for a raise, pending approval of the vice president. A month later, my supervisor called me into his office and told me the VP had refused to approve the raise. His reason? I clearly wasn't doing my job. Every time he saw me, I was either chatting with someone in the lobby or talking on the phone.
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, health; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, treatment and strength; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Terry Tucker, recuperation; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, condition worsening; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; Christie, illness and expecting; Richard Motzkus, recovery from surgery; Jeremiah Tucker’s grandmother, critically ill;
Announcements

• Our church Christmas fellowship will be Sunday night December 16 at 5:30pm. We will have a potluck dinner and sing Christmas music together. We hope to record this music for our families and loved ones around the world.
• We signed our lease for this location and mailed it to the owners last Monday.
• Greg will be at Sunrise Church next Sunday morning to sing for their Christmas program. Darrel and all his helpers will handle the services in his absence.

WORSHIP SERVICE
Blessed Assurance p. 345
In Christ Alone (see bulletin)
Scripture Reading
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Psalm 32:11; Luke 2:10-11
How Great Our Joy p. 144
Joy to the World p. 125
Offering/Offertory/Message (link to sermon)
"Joy to the World - Let Earth Receive Her King"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 25, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 25, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards, I John 2:18-23 - Dealing with the Antichrists – one of the characteristics of the end of the world is apostasy
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 11:2-16
Christian Freedom and the Practice of Worship - Paul now discusses their freedom in Christ in relationship to their worship within the church. They were again exceeding responsible behavior in the way they were practicing their worship services in the church. Again the Corinthians took their freedom too far and were exhibiting carnality, this time from within the church in their worship services.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
The Drought of 2007: It's so dry in North Georgia that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling, the Methodists are using wet-wipes, the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks, and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into water. Now THAT's Dry
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise.
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, health; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, treatment and strength; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Terry Tucker, recuperation; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, in hospice, Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; Christie, illness and expecting
Announcements

• Our church Christmas fellowship will be Sunday night December 16 at 5:30pm. We will have a potluck dinner and sing Christmas music together. We hope to record this music for our families and loved ones around the world.
• We will sign our new lease for three more years in this location and send it in. Your response to the challenge of this year has been wonderful and we can now look forward to three more years in this location. Lord willing, at the end of the next term I may be able to take early retirement and then devote more time to the church. Let us be in prayer that this may be the Lord’s will. However, we will obey Him no matter what the future holds.

WORSHIP SERVICE
Scripture Reading
I will be glad and rejoice in Thee: I will sing praise to Thy name, O Thou most High. I will give Thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise Thee among much people. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name Psalms 9:2: 35:18; 100:4
Praise Him! Praise Him! p. 106
Let’s Just Praise the Lord p. 107
Praise the Name of Jesus p. 93
He Touched Me p. 504
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms."

President George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789:
“WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me 'to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 18, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 18, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards I John 2:12-17
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 10:23-11:1
The Earth is the Lord’s, and the Fullness Thereof
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau; health; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, continued recuperation; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, recovery from surgery and treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, in hospice, Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; Christie, illness and expecting; our new lease, ready to sign for three more years here
Announcements
Christmas potluck fellowship Sunday night December 16, 5:30pm
WORSHIP SERVICE
Come Ye Thankful People Come p. 559
Scripture Reading
With a Song of Thanksgiving p. 558
Chorus – Day After Day (see bulletin)
We Gather Together p. 561
Give Thanks (see bulletin)
Thank You Lord (see bulletin)
Doxology (see bulletin)
Offering/Offertory/Message (Link to sermon)
"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms."

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 11, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 11, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: I John 2:8-11, Love is seeking the greatest good of another. It is present tense,” continually loves,” in verse 10. Close fellowship with Christ causes love to flow to the brethren, indeed, only by the Spirit (His fruit) in a yielded believer could there be genuine, true love for the brethren.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 10:13-30, Run, Christian, Run! Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Insured Voice: The choir director of a large church choir bragged before the congregation in a booming, bellowing voice: "Two years ago I insured my voice with Lloyds of London for $750,000." There was a hushed and awed silence in the crowded room. Suddenly, from the back of the room, the quiet, nasal voice of an elderly woman was heard, "So what did you do with the money?
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, continued recuperation; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Terry Tucker, recuperation; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, in hospice, Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Darrel’s mom’s passing this week; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness
Announcements
We have received the figures for the new lease. The first year will be at $1554/month, a $67/month increase. The second year will be at $1624/month, a $70/month increase. The third year will be at $1697/month, a $73/month increase. This is a 4.5% increase per year which is essentially the same as before. This is the amount we expected and is within our current giving and expenses. We will need to confirm this as a church in order to move forward. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
We will have our Christmas potluck fellowship on Sunday night December 16 at 5:30pm. We will not have the Ladies Banquet this year but we will have a special celebration for our 20th anniversary as a church in January.
WORSHIP SERVICE
For the Beauty of the Earth p. 560
Scripture Reading
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. Psalm 100:4
Day After Day – new chorus
We Are So Blessed p. 564
In His Time p. 465
Offering/Offertory/Message (Link to sermon)
"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms."

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 4, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 4, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: I John 2:4-11, But whoso keepeth His word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 10:1-13, The Price of Disqualification - The Example of Israel, Appreciating the Privileges God has Given Us - And do not grumble, as some of them did-and were killed by the destroying angel. These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. (Vss. 10-11, NIV)
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Strict Rules: My friend, the manager of a grocery store, nabbed a shoplifter in the act. He was escorting the suspect to the office in the front of the store (near the cash registers), when the shoplifter broke from his grip and tried to run. After a scuffle, my friend pinned him against the wall and looked up to see a number of surprised customers staring at him. "Everything's fine, Folks," he reassured them. "This guy just tried to go through the express line with more than ten items."
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, continued recuperation; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Terry Tucker, recuperation; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, son Ben, in hospice; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Darrel, passing of his mother; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; Joy, surgery and recuperation; Mrs. Kessler, Alaska, illness; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, coma
Announcements
We have not received the new lease yet, but an e-mail from the landlord this week indicates that the increase per month will be about the same as before; approximately $66/month per year (a 4.5% increase). Since we sent out our letter in March of this year, we have not had to draw from our savings account to meet our expenses and have had an over $66/month surplus each month. Therefore we would be able to maintain as a church over the next three-year lease term. Please pray and discuss this with each other. When I have a copy of the new lease I will confirm these numbers. Our 20th anniversary as a church will be January 31, 2008.
WORSHIP SERVICE
Be Exalted p. 5
Scripture Reading
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you. I Peter 1:3-4
That Will Be Glory p. 539
Soon and Very Soon p. 551
Heaven Came Down p. 495
Offering/Offertory/Message (Link to sermon)
"Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms."

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - October 21, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
October 21, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: I John 1:6-10, Christ is constantly cleansing us from all sin (Present tense verbs here). Therefore a condition of fellowship with God not only requires a life consistent with His nature, but also requires the constant exposing of sins, both known and unknown, by the very God who is Light. It also includes the confession of sin which results in the constant cleansing of us by Christ. So the closer your walk with God the more aware you will be of your sins.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 9 - Living of the Gospel - Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
W-a-i-t-i-n-g
Two ladies were sitting in a living room, waiting for their hostess, who was slightly delayed. The daughter of the family was with them, on the theory that she would keep the visitors occupied during the wait. The child was about six years old, snub nosed, freckled, buck toothed and bespectacled. She maintained a deep silence and the two ladies peered doubtfully at her. Finally, one of them muttered to the other, "Not very p-r-e-t-t-y, I fear," carefully spelling the key word. Whereupon the child piped up, "But awfully s-m-a-r-t."
Announcements
I have e-mailed the landlord and asked him for the lease figures for the coming year. As soon as I have the information we will schedule a meeting to discuss it. Since we first discussed this change the finances have been going well, so things are looking good at this time.
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, continued recuperation; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Owen Frisby, medical; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Darrel’s mom’s passing this week; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness; praise for Jennifer and the girls safe arrival in Alaska; praise for marriage of Tim and Christa
WORSHIP SERVICE
All Hail King Jesus (see bulletin)
Scripture Reading
In that day shall the LORD of hosts be a crown of glory and a beautiful diadem, for the remnant of His people. And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having a golden crown on His head. Isaiah 28:5; Revelation 14:4
Crown Him with Many Crowns p. 234
All Hail the Power p. 97
Above All (see bulletin)
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - October 14, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
October 14, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: I John, Fellowship with God, Confession of Sin – I John 1:9 Presented by: Johnnie Jackson
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 8 - Love, Liberty or Disco?
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
A doctor and a lawyer were talking at a party. Their conversation was constantly interrupted by people describing their ailments and asking the doctor for free medical advice. After an hour of this, the exasperated doctor asked the lawyer, "What do you do to stop people from asking you for legal advice when you're out of the office?" "I give it to them," replied the lawyer, "and then I send them a bill." The doctor was shocked, but agreed to give it a try. The next day, still feeling slightly guilty, the doctor prepared the bills. When he went to place them in his mailbox, he found a bill from the lawyer.
Johnnie Jackson has offered to teach the adult class for Greg today. We greatly appreciate Johnnie’s gracious kindness in helping. Greg will handle the worship service.
I have e-mailed the landlord and asked him for the lease figures for the coming year. As soon as I have the information we will schedule a meeting to discuss it. Since we first discussed this change the finances have been going well, so things are looking good at this time.
Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for the upcoming lease which should be coming soon; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, continued recuperation; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Owen Frisby, medical; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Tim and Christa, wedding; Darrel’s mom, condition deteriorating; Lynn’s brother Wayne, illness; Jim Dickey, accident/medical; Praise for Nate getting job; Paul Coleman, illness
WORSHIP SERVICE
At the Cross p. 188
Scripture Reading
O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. Psalm 95:6, 9
Here I Am to Worship (see bulletin)
This Is My Father’s World p. 58
He Is Lord p. 105
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - October 7, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
October 7, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: I John, Fellowship with God - One of the things we possess in common with God is Light; the Light of Jesus Christ His Son within us. Therefore live in the Light as He is in the Light (1:7).
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 7:12-40, Questions About Marriage - Shine Where You Are Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. (7:24)
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Honeymoon Alone: On a visit to my wife's native England for our honeymoon, we arrived at London's Gatwick Airport. Tania headed for the British passport control line while I, an American, waited in the foreigners' line. When my turn came, the customs officer asked me the purpose of my visit. "Pleasure," I replied. "I'm on my honeymoon." The officer looked first to one side of me, then the other. "That's very interesting, sir," he said as he stamped my passport. "Most men bring their wives with them."

• Johnnie Jackson has offered to teach the adult class for Greg next Sunday so he can have a break after Tim and Christa’s wedding. We greatly appreciate Johnnie’s gracious kindness in helping. Greg will handle the worship service.
• This coming Friday night the rehearsal dinner for Tim and Christa’s wedding will be at the church. We need to move the pews after the service today; if you are able to help with moving the pews back after the dinner see Greg.
• I have e-mailed the landlord and asked him for the lease figures for the coming year. As soon as I have the information we will schedule a meeting to discuss it. Since we first discussed this change the finances have been going well, so things are looking good at this time.

Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for the upcoming lease which should be coming soon; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Owen Frisby, medical; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s; Darrel’s mother, hospice; Tim and Christa, wedding
WORSHIP SERVICE
At Calvary p. 338
Scripture Reading
For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my Redeemer. Job 19:25; Psalm 19:14
There Is a Redeemer p. 206
Jesus Name Above p. 112
He Lives p. 220
Offering/Offertory
Message (Link to sermon)
“If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me”

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 30, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 30, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: The Book of I John, Fellowship with God - That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched – this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 7, Questions About Marriage - Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry. But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Foreigners: The truck driver looked suspiciously at the soup he had just been served in an eatery. It contained dark flecks of seasoning, but two of the spots were suspicious. "Hey," he called out to the waitress, "these particles in my soup, aren't they foreign objects?" She scrutinized his bowl. "No, sir!" she reassured him. "Those things live around here."

For Sunday School on October 14 Johnnie Jackson has offered to teach the adult class for Greg so he can have a break after Tim and Christa’s wedding. We greatly appreciate Johnnie’s gracious kindness in helping. Greg will handle the worship service.

Prayers and Praises for 2007
The prayer request list will be kept up for the entire year. Once a request goes on it will be kept on until the requestor asks to remove it or the request is answered with praise. Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for the upcoming lease which should be coming soon; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke (he may get to go home soon); Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; friend of Lynn’s
WORSHIP SERVICE
Bless His Holy Name p. 13
Scripture Reading
Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. Unto Thee I lift up my eyes, O Thou that dwellest in the heavens. Our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until He has mercy upon us. Psalm 119:18; 123:1-2
Open My Eyes p. 381
Be Thou My Vision p. 382
Open Our Eyes Lord p. 383
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 23, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 23, 2007
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon 21-25, Paul’s Confidence in Philemon - With full confidence in your obedience I write this to you, knowing that you will do even more than what I ask.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 6:12-20, What’s A Body to Do? - For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
As believers in Christ and with the indwelling Holy Spirit, we are joined to the Lord in one spirit, therefore we cannot join our bodies to another unless it is sanctioned by God, and that is only in the marriage relationship.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Country Tunes: My wife and I were browsing in a crafts store when I noticed a display of country-style musical instruments. After looking over the flutes, dulcimers and recorders, I picked up a shiny, one-stringed instrument I took to be a mouth harp. I put it to my lips and, much to the amusement of other shoppers, twanged a few notes on it. After watching from a distance, my wife came up and whispered in my ear, "I hate to tell you this, honey, but you're trying to play a cheese slicer."
Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke;; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Praise for friend of Maria’s, resolution; Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; Lynn for Dennis, job; praise for car fixed; friend of Lynn’s
WORSHIP SERVICE
I Sing the Mighty Power p. 59
Scripture Reading
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord, which was, and is, and which is to come, the Almighty. And they sing the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are Thy ways. Revelation 1:8; 15:3
Praise to the Lord the Almighty p. 8
Come Thou Almighty King p. 267
Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty (see bulletin)
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 16, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 16, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon 18-25 - If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account.
Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 6:1-11: Obsessed with Being Right - Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Once we understand our position in Christ and our surrender to the truth, and that doing what is in the best interests of Jesus Christ rather than ourselves is the highest priority of our lives, then minor disputes have no legs; they are resolved easily.
The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Sermon Sub: A minister was called away unexpectedly by the illness of a close family member. He entrusted his new assistant with filling the pulpit. The Pastor's wife stayed home. When he returned, the minister asked his wife what she thought of the young man's sermon. "The poorest I've ever heard," she said. "There was nothing in it, nothing at all. It didn't even make sense. It was very unorganized. I was disappointed." Later that day, the concerned minister met his assistant and asked him, "How'd the Sunday service and sermon go? Did all go well? How did you manage?" "All went very well, sir, absolutely wonderful," he said. "I didn't have time to prepare a new sermon of my own on such short notice, so I got on your computer and pulled up one of your old sermons from last year."
Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke;; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Praise for friend of Maria’s, resolution; Carolyn Griffith, unspoken; Johnnie’s sister in AL and for published photos; Lynn for Dennis, job; praise for car fixed; friend of Lynn’s
WORSHIP SERVICE
To God Be the Glory p. 66
Scripture Reading
When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that Thou visitest him? I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all Thy marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in Thee: I will sing praise to Thy name, O Thou most High. Psalm 8:3-4; 9:1-2
How Great Thou Art p. 4
Thou Art Worthy p. 73
Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 9, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 9, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon 12-18, Paul pleads with Philemon to forgive Onesimus and accept him back. Paul was sending Onesimus back just as if he was sending himself. This is the way Christians ought to speak to each other, with the right characterization of the situation according to Scripture and in accepting responsibility for what we are asking each other to do.

Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 5, No Man is an Island: Sin’s Pervasive Power to Pollute - Both God and the world expects the church to be holy. The allowance of flagrant and public sin to continue without discipline in the church pollutes us all. Even the world recoils at our unwillingness to confront and discipline. In this chapter Paul calls on the Corinthians to remove the immorality from their midst in order to bring the church back to holiness.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Beware of Bear
Vacationing in Alaska, I couldn't help but notice all the warnings about bears posted in campgrounds, visitors' centers and rest areas advising people not to feed the bears, how to avoid bears, what to do if a bear sees you, what to do if a bear attacks, and so on. My favorite, however, was a hand-lettered sign on the door of a small gas station in a remote area. It said: "Warning! If you are being chased by a bear, don't come in here!"

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, Ben stroke; Lisa’s recovery from surgery; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation; Friend of Maria’s, family
Since the time that we called attention to our financial situation as a church, we have not had to borrow from our savings account in order to pay the lease. This is good news, and we can positively approach the coming review of the next lease term for our church. We will keep you informed.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Praise Him! Praise Him! p. 106

Come Thou Fount p. 2

Scripture Reading
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in Whom I will trust. For who is God save the LORD? Or who is a rock save our God? The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. Psalm 18:2, 31, 46

The Solid Rock p. 404

I Love You Lord p. 80

Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)
"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - September 2, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
September 2, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
New Testament Postcards: Philemon - “For love’s sake I appeal to you for my child, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, Onesimus”

Today’s Sermon
I Corinthians 4: Getting Taken to the Woodshed

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Wakeup Argument
Following an especially angry argument, Mr. and Mrs. Smith went to bed not speaking to each other. Needing to arise early the following morning, Mr. Smith left a note on his wife's bedside table that said "Wake me at six." An exasperated Mr. Smith awoke at ten the following morning and rolled stiffly out of bed to see a note on his bedside table: "It's six! Get out of bed!"

More denominational Light Bulb Changing
How many does it take to change a light bulb?
Nazarenes: 6, One woman to replace the bulb while five men review church lighting policy
Lutherans: None, Lutherans don't believe in change
Pentecostal: 10, One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness
Baptists: At least 15, One to change the light bulb, and three committees to decide the date and time of the potluck dinner to celebrate it
Amish: What's a light bulb?

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, in the cancer treatment for their son Ben; Lisa’s recovery from surgery; Darrel’s mom; surgery and relocation

WORSHIP SERVICE

Thank You Lord (see bulletin)
Fairest Lord Jesus p. 88
Scripture Reading: Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created. Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8, 11
Holy, Holy, Holy p.262
Doxology (see bulletin)

Offering/Offertory
Message (link to sermon)

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 26, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 26, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: New Testament Postcards, Philemon - “For love’s sake I appeal to you for my child, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, Onesimus”

Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 3:187-23, The Foolishness of Worshipping Men - Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Today we will hear from a representative of the Gideons, Gus Clement. We have heard from various Gideons over the years, but it is still very important for us to hear about the work that God is doing through His Word around the world and that He is still changing lives today. The ministry of the Gideons is an important one and is consistent with the beliefs of this church regarding the necessity of the Scriptures in the spreading of the gospel. By supporting the ministry of the Gideons as you are led we play a vital role in spreading the Word of God. We will receive a love offering for their ministry after the services today.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
The Purpose of Physics: One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask "Why do we have to study this stuff?" "To save lives," the professor responded and continued with the lecture. A few minutes later the same student spoke up again. "So, how does physics save lives?" he persisted. "It keeps the ignoramuses out of medical school," replied the professor.

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, in the cancer treatment for their son Ben; Lisa’s recovery from surgery

WORSHIP SERVICE
Lisa left us the gift of today’s songs for the worship service

Standing on the Promises p. 271

Wonderful Words of Life p. 270

Scripture Reading: And Jesus said, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Luke 4:4; Hebrews 4:16
Grace Greater Than Our Sin p. 201

Amazing Grace p. 202

Offering/Offertory, “As the Deer”

Gideon Presentation

Message: Link to sermon
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 19, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 19, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha, Chapters 10-12 - Elisha disappears from the narrative in chapters 10-12. The story of Jehu’s vengeance against Jezebel and the wickedness of Athaliah is presented.

Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 3:5-17, Quality vs. Inferiority - Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man’s work shall be made manifest

Next Sunday we will hear from a representative of the Gideons, Gus Clement. We have heard from various Gideons over the years, but it is still very important for us to hear about the work that God is doing through His Word around the world and that He is still changing lives today. The ministry of the Gideons is an important one and is consistent with the beliefs of this church regarding the necessity of the Scriptures in the spreading of the gospel. By supporting the ministry of the Gideons as you are led we play a vital role in spreading the Word of God.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Passion for Hunting
I love the outdoors, and because of my passion for hunting and fishing, my family eats a considerable amount of wild game. I guess they eat so much, in fact, that one evening as I set a platter of broiled venison steaks on the dinner table, my ten-year-old daughter looked up and said, "Boy, it sure would be nice if pizzas lived in the woods."

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment; Greg and Ruth’s friends in Dallas, the Woolard’s, in the cancer treatment for their son Ben; Lisa’s upcoming surgery

WORSHIP SERVICE

Step By Step (see bulletin)

Scripture Reading: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing. John 15:4-5

Without Him p. 332

Just a Closer Walk p. 380

Take the Name of Jesus With You p. 116

Offering and Message: (link to sermon)
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 12, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 12, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha - Elisha at Damascus - II Kings 8:7-15
We next find Elisha at Damascus, where he went to anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. Benhadad was ill and sent Hazael with a present to inquire of Elisha, “Will I recover from this sickness?” The answer of Elisha contained the unmistakable conclusion, “The Lord has shown me that he will certainly die.” Elisha told him that he would be king and bring great evil upon the children of Israel. Hazael returned and told the king that the prophet had predicted his recovery. That was the last day of Benhadad’s life, for the next day he was smothered, and Hazael reigned in his place (8:7-15).

Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 2:11-3:4 - From Milk to Solid Food
These are the carnal Christians. They also did not know the deep things of God, not because they could not know them, but because their worldly philosophies and trust in human wisdom prevented them from knowing them. They only saw “the tip of the iceberg.” They were babes in Christ and carnal in their lives.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Roof Chicken: One day a State Trooper was pulling off an expressway. When he turned onto the street at the end of the ramp, he noticed someone at a chicken place getting into his car. The driver placed the bucket of chicken on top of his car, got in and drove off with the bucket still on top of his car. So the trooper decided to pull him over and perform a community service by giving the driver his chicken. So he pulled him over, walked up to the car, pulled the bucket off the roof and offered it to the driver. The driver looked at the trooper and said, "No thanks, I just bought some."

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, medical; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Christie, car trouble; Friend of Lynn, auto fatality; Joy Sunderland, continuing medical treatment

WORSHIP SERVICE

Mansion Over the Hilltop (see bulletin)

When We All Get to Heaven p. 542

Scripture Reading: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.
I Corinthians 13:12; I John 3:2

Face to Face p. 549

We Shall Behold Him p. 237

Offering and Message: Link to sermon
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path-And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - August 5, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
August 5, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha – II Kings 7
The lepers discovery and Elisha’s prophecy fulfilled. The officer assisting the king found the prophecy of the famine lifting incredible. His retort expressed his utter disbelief that God would or could do this. Elisha replied that the officer would see the miracle with his own eyes; it would indeed take place. But because of his unbelief he would not experience the blessing.

Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 2:1-16 - The World’s Wisdom vs. God’s Spirit
The wisdom of this world leads to futility and failure, especially morally. Moral failure leads to disappointment, disillusionment and depression. To violate morals is to spiritually come apart at the seams which will in turn lead to emotional breakdowns and cause hurt and pain to ourselves and others. The wisdom of God brings these things into balance with a life that is spiritually fulfilling and helpful and loving to others

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Meeting Invitation
I was telling a friend about my enrollment in a weight-loss program and how excited I was about the meetings. "Sounds great," she said. "I'm almost tempted to join too." "Well, next time I go," I replied, "I'll take you along." "Okay," my friend responded, and then she asked, "Do they serve refreshments?"

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, medical; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Campeau’s, traveling

WORSHIP SERVICE

The Family of God p. 282

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:16-17
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.

I Will Serve Thee p. 446

He’s Everything to Me p. 516

Jesus Is Lord of All p. 359

Offering and Message: Link to sermon
The Truth Shall Set You Free:
“The saints at the same time as they are righteous are also sinners; righteous because they believe in Christ, whose righteousness covers them and is imputed to them, but sinners because they do not fulfill the Law, and not without licentiousness, and are like sick men under the care of a physician; they are sick in fact but healthy in hope and in the fact that they are beginning to be healthy, that is, they are “being healed.” They are people for whom the worst possible thing is the presumption that they are healthy, because they suffer a worse relapse.” Martin Luther, “Luther’s Works”

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 29, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 29, 2007

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha - I Kings 6-7
A famine resulted in Elisha’s life being threatened by King Joram. Joram did not realize that Elisha was the solution to his problems and not the source. “May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on him today” (6:31).

Today’s Sermon: I Corinthians 1:18-31 - From Nobodies to Somebodies
The “wisdom of the world” does not lead to God but to moving away from God. Humanism will never place any emphasis on anything other then man as god. We dare not trust the sweetest frame of this world, but only to wholly lean on Jesus’ name. The world through its own self-defined wisdom cannot find God, and God is very happy to save us with a message that the world finds foolish, yet God reveals is profound. The cross is the power of God that saves us from ourselves.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Acts 2:38 - An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, "STOP! Acts 2:38!" (Repent and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven.) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar, "Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell a Scripture to you." "Scripture?" replied the burglar. "She said she had an Ax and Two 38's!"

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, medical; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, praise for improvement; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident; Campeau’s, traveling

WORSHIP SERVICE

The Wonder of it All p. 65

Give Thanks (see bulletin)

Scripture Reading: My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast: I will sing and give praise. I will awake early: I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee among the nations. For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and Thy truth unto the clouds. Ps. 57:7-10

Morning Has Broken p. 60

It Is Well With My Soul p. 493

Offering and Message: Link to sermon
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 22, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 22, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi; friends of Stephanie Heald, auto accident
We need cleaning families for the remainder of the year. We do have them for the summer months now. The sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator in the back.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
The Seven Laws of Parenting

1. The later you stay up, the earlier your child will wake up the next morning.
2. For a child to become clean, something else must become dirty.
3. Toys multiply to fill any space available.
4. The longer it takes you to make a meal, the less your child will like it.
5. The surest way to get something done is to tell a child not to do it.
6. The gooier the food, the more likely it is to end up on the carpet.
7. Backing the car out of the driveway causes your child to have to go to the bathroom.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha I Kings 6
“May God do so to me and more also, if the head of Elisha the son of Shaphat remains on him today” (6:31).

Today’s Sermon: Our Place in this World I Corinthians 1:10-25
The Corinthians were certainly status conscious and concerned about their own position in life based on their emphasis of who baptized them. Their pride caused them to place their own thoughts above the truth of the gospel they had been taught. They were replacing the truth with their own understandings; therefore Paul would bring them back to the cross so that they would understand where they had come from and that they were still under its shadow.

WORSHIP SERVICE

There is Power in the Blood p. 191
The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power p. 192
Scripture Reading: Ps 5:3; 6:9
My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up. The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
What a Friend We Have in Jesus p. 435
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus p. 335

Offering and Message: Link to sermon
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path-And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 15, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 15, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi
We need cleaning families for the remainder of the year. We do have them for the summer months now. The sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator in the back.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Flu Prayer
A young boy called the pastor of a local "corner" church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family and was aware they had been attending another church down the road. So the pastor asked, "Shouldn't you be asking Brother Simon down the road to come by to pray with your mom?"
The young boy replied, "Yeah, but we didn't want to take the chance that he might catch whatever it is that Mom has."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha: Gehazi’s Greed I Kings 5:19-27
Gehazi became greedy of what Naaman had offered to give Elisha. Evidently he justified his greed by reasoning that since Naaman was an Aramean, a natural enemy of Israel, he should at least be taken advantage of. His greed led to his downfall.

Today’s Sermon: A Quilting Party Gone Bad I Corinthians 1:1-17
We are elected, enriched and established in our Christian lives here in Colorado Springs, having the good fortune to live in a place of beauty with a large Christian presence and a great deal of prosperity and grace surrounding us, just in the scenery and climate alone. However, this also is a breeding ground for flaming carnality. God doesn’t ask each church to be a quilt of one pattern or color; He loves diversity, but the diverse parts of the quilt make up one whole. There can be no compromise on our essential “quiltness.”

WORSHIP SERVICE

As the Deer – Chorus
Great Is Thy Faithfulness p. 43
Scripture Reading: Psalm 23 – Reading #695
Surely Goodness and Mercy p. 45
God Is So Good p. 41
Offering and Message: Link to sermon
"Upon this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 8, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 8, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, medical (lung cancer); Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi
We need cleaning families for the remainder of the year. The sign-up sheet is on the refrigerator in the back. We are glad to have Lisa back today; she is doing well after her surgery.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Zen Sarcasms

• The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
• Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
• Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.
• Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
• If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
• Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
• If at first you don't succeed...... skydiving is not for you.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha, II Kings 5: The Healing of Naaman the Syrian

Today’s Sermon
From Corinth to Colorado Springs: Reforming the Carnal Church
Acts 18: I Corinthians 1:1-9 Exposition of I Corinthians
Paul traveled from Athens to Corinth during his second missionary journey and ministered to the city there for 18 months. During that time a church was formed that became the example of worldly and compromising Christianity for all time. In reality the church at Corinth was not all that different from the church in Colorado Springs. A beautiful place where people were wealthy and prosperous forms a fertile breeding ground for unhealthy Christianity.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Awesome God (see bulletin)
O For a Thousand Tongues p. 76

Scripture Reading
Psalm 86:9-12
All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and worship before Thee, O Lord; and shall glorify Thy name. For Thou art great, and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone. Teach me Thy way, O LORD; I will walk in Thy truth: unite my heart to fear Thy name. I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify Thy name for evermore.

Glory to His Name p. 527
Glorify Thy Name p. 29

Offering & Message: link to message
"The Truth Shall Set You Free"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 1, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 1, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, medical (lung cancer); Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health;; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing medical treatment; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Praise from Lynn for car repair; Rocky, medical; Owen Frisby, medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, recuperation; Terry Tucker, medical; Eleanor, Campeau’s neighbor; Leon and Martha, passing of Leon’s brother in law Ed; Lisa’s recuperation from her surgery; a friend of Dennis and Kathi
We need cleaning families for this month and the remainder of this year.

A Nation’s Test
The moral decline of a nation can be traced back to its religious beliefs. Pagan societies have come and gone. Rome, at one time an invincible force, crumbled from within because of moral decay. Countless individuals with godly moral values think their opinions do not count for much. However, they are very wrong. How does a nation – America or any other – become spiritually torn and tattered? It is simple; the people who are the very heart of any country’s life give up and give in to mounting pressure to compromise what they know is right. In real life, a very small percentage of people want certain godless statutes installed. Yet if a nation’s majority wavers in confusion, more than likely these issues will face little debate. We must stand for what we believe, asking God for His direction morally and spiritually. Charles Stanley

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Two men working in a factory were talking. "I know how to get some time off," said one. "How are you going to do that?" "Watch," he said, and climbed up on a rafter. The foreman asked what he was doing up there, and the man replied. "I'm a light bulb." "I think you need some time off," the foreman said, and the first man walked out of the factory. After a moment, the second man followed him. "Where do you think you're going?" the foreman shouted. "I can't work in the dark," he said.

Today’s Sunday School Lesson: The Life of Elisha

Today’s Sermon: Is the Christian Experience Valid?
Is conversion to Christianity valid, or a matter of subjective experience?

WORSHIP SERVICE

Battle Belongs to the Lord p. 485

Scripture Reading
Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 33:10-12
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.

My Country Tis of Thee p. 571
Battle Hymn of the Republic p. 569
America the Beautiful p. 572
All Hail King Jesus (see bulletin)

Offering and Message: link to sermon
"Let freedom ring"

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - June 24, 2007

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
June 24, 2007

Prayers and Praises for 2007
Be in prayer for: our missionaries, Marshall Craig, Larry Morgan, and Ed Potter; our church for this year; Mike Rogers, medical (non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma); Dan Campeau, surgery on hold for now; Carol’s neighbor Eleanor, family; Stephanie Heald’s swim coach, hospitalization; Ruth’s Aunt Laverne, recovery; Jackie’s daughter Elaine, health; Lisa Heald, upcoming surgery at the end of this month; Bertha, continued recuperation; Nate, friend of Matt’s, job; Joy, continuing
medical treatment; Darrel and Carolyn in the passing of Carolyn’s aunt this week and travel to San Antonio; Dennis, Christie’s husband, job; Michael, unspoken; Praise from Lynn for car repair; Rocky, recuperation; Owen Frisby, visit of his family and medical; Howard and Jo Alley, recent death of a friend; Lisa’s daughter in law Amy, medical; Terry Tucker, medical

We need cleaning families for the summer months.
We are currently preparing a collection of music with an Independence Day theme. They will hopefully be available next Sunday. Our thanks to the Campeau’s for getting this together. Lisa will be recuperating from her surgery next Sunday so we have prepared the service ahead of time. Because of Amy’s surgery she is also unable to be here today. Be in prayer for her. Greg, Ruth and the grandkids are heading to Missouri today, so please pray for them.

The Sarah Corner – “And Sarah laughed”
Shoe Shopping
A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well they feel a bit tight," replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and at the man's feet. "Try pulling the tongue out," the clerk says. "Well, theyth sthill feelth a bith tighth."

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Life of Elisha: II Kings 4 The Widow’s Oil
A widow of one of the sons of the prophets was in debt and her two sons about to be taken from her and sold by her creditors, as by law they had power to do (Lev. 25:39). She implored the prophet’s assistance. Inquiring into her circumstances he learned that she had nothing but a pot of oil. This Elisha caused (In his absence, II Kings 4:5) to multiply until the widow had filled with it all the vessels she could borrow.

Today’s Sermon
Who do men say that Jesus is? There is evidence that God exists, but who is He? Is He a person? Has He revealed Himself to us? Did He show us proof of His existence? IS JESUS GOD?

WORSHIP SERVICE

Shine Jesus Shine (see bulletin)
We Will Glorify p. 72
Scripture Reading: Reading pg. 540 –Revelation 21:1-4 (first paragraph)
I’ll Fly Away p. 554
The King Is Coming p. 238

Offering & Message
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path-And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."