FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 27, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 27, 2008

Church Items

1. July birthdays: Leslie Peterson, 30th
2. August Birthdays and Anniversaries – Lots of celebrations in August
3. Carol Campeau, 1st; Terry Tucker, 3rd; Bertie Mahan, 3rd; Stephanie Heald, 5th; Bethanne Tucker, 13th; Jana Motzkus, 17th; A J Olsen, 24th; Stacey Heald, 26th; Martha Osban, 28th; Greg Chandler, 29th
4. Terry and Doris Tucker, 2nd
5. We need a church cleaning family volunteer for August.
6. Our thanks for your gracious reception of Gideon Randy Lloyd last week. We had a good offering for Bibles.
7. Greg and Ruth are planning to be gone over Labor Day weekend.
   

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Joy daughter in law Shawna, surgery
• Friends of Joy, Rose and Ray, son’s illness
• Joy’s caretaker friend Linda, chemo treatment
• Friends of Joy, grandchild, premature birth
• Joy’s uncle, illness
• Bertha, strength
• Lynn, grandson
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job
• Lisa, recuperation from surgery
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
• Our recent graduates-their future plans
• Jocelyn, child of friend’s of Jennifer in AK, injured
• Greg co-worker Kellie, husband cancer

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Directions for Contending: vs. 17-25, Remember Your Instructions; vs. 17-19
Jude advises them to remember the teachings of the apostles regarding those who would mock the truth. Paul did this in major portions of his writings. Peter had said the same thing in II Peter 3:3. When a teacher starts to make light of the teachings on the return of Christ an alarm ought to go off.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul’s Prayer for Us
Verses 15-23 are all one sentence. The ideas flow together in one outburst of love and concern, not just for the Ephesian church, but for all believers of all time. We are contained in this prayer. The blessings Paul prays are ours already and can be realized more fully through knowing God as personally and intimately as possible. This prayer reveals how well Paul knew God and God new Paul.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Karaoke worship

Fairest Lord Jesus p. 88
Scripture Reading
I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify Thy name for evermore. Father, glorify Thy name. Then there came a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 86:12; John 12:28; Romans 15:6
We Will Glorify p. 472
O How He Loves You and Me p. 513
Offering and Message (link to sermon)

He gave His life, what more could He give
Oh How He loves You and Me

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 20, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 20, 2008

Church Items

1. July birthdays: Darrel Griffith, 13th; Leslie Peterson, 30th
2. Anniversaries: Ron and Carol, 19th
3. We will hear from a member of the Gideon’s this morning during the worship service.
4. Ralph, Bertha, Dave, Nancy and Leslie are on a trip to Kentucky for a family reunion. They will be returning this week.
5. The Campeau’s are traveling to Washington this week. Maria will be staying in Washington to go to school.
6. We had a great time of fellowship last Sunday night. We thank all those that came and enjoyed.
7. We need a church cleaning family volunteer for August.

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation; traveling, returning 20th
• Joy daughter in law Shawna, surgery
• Friends of Joy, Rose and Ray, son’s illness
• Joy’s caretaker friend, cancer surgery
• Bertha, recovery
• Lynn, grandson
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job
• Lisa, recuperation from surgery
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
• Our recent graduates-their future plans
• Doris, recuperation
• Jim and Aundie Woolard, friends of Greg and Ruth
• Greg co-worker Kellie, husband cancer
• Campeau’s, traveling

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Denouncement of the False Teachers vs. 14-16
The false teachers use complaining, criticism, ridicule, lust and desire, arrogance, manipulation and flattery to get their way
14-15: And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians 1

WORSHIP SERVICE
Karaoke worship

Day After Day – Chorus
Scripture Reading
Psalm 34:15; 119:18; 123:1
The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things from Thy law. Unto Thee do I lift up my eyes, O Thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Be Thou My Vision p. 382
Open Our Eyes Lord p. 383
Turn Your Eyes p. 335
Offering
Message (link to sermon)

The Truth Shall Set You Free

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 13, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 13, 2008

Church Items

1. July birthdays: Darrel Griffith, 13th; Leslie Peterson, 30th
2. Anniversaries: Ron and Carol, 19th
3. The Campeau’s will be traveling to Estes Park and WA beginning July 14. We will have a fellowship tonight July 13th as a send-off for Maria. She will be staying in Washington to go to college. The fellowship will be at Greg and Ruth’s at 5:30pm. The primary food is ice cream, homemade or store-bought. We are going to have the deep fryers there and the grill will be on. We will deep fry fish, hush puppies, corn dogs and onion rings. If you want something deep-fried bring your own fattening fried item (pumpkin pie, cupcakes, candy bars, possum, whatever) and your own batter if you have a recipe. If not it will be battered with the fish and the onions. If you want something grilled we will burn it for you. Bring lawn chairs if you have one or two. We will finalize the details this morning.
4. Our thanks to all those that worked last Tuesday in our church workday. We appreciate all you did.
5. We will have a representative from the Gideons next Sunday July 20th during the morning worship service.
6. We need church cleaning family volunteers for this month and next.

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation; traveling, returning 20th
• Joy daughter in law Shawna, surgery
• Friends of Joy, Rose and Ray, son’s illness
• Joy’s caretaker friend, cancer surgery
• Bertha, recovery
• Lynn, grandson
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job
• Lisa, recuperation from surgery
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
• Our recent graduates-their future plans
• Doris, recuperation
• Jim and Aundie Woolard, friends of Greg and Ruth
• Greg co-worker Kellie, husband cancer
• Campeau’s, traveling

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Verses 10-13: Apostates are nothing new
Jude gives three illustrations of empty religion by using 3 Old Testament examples. “Core” is the Greek spelling of the Hebrew “Korah.”
The way of Cain – Cain offers the fruit of man’s work (Genesis 4:3-8) in order to gain acceptance with God rather than the way of God in sacrifice.
The error of Balaam refers to the teacher of God whose allegiance could be bought, with a compelling and consuming desire to gain some part of the world at any cost (Numbers 31:16).
The rebellion of Korah presumed that the people had no need for Moses and Aaron, and rebelled against any authority God laid out. He stated they were worthwhile enough to do all of it their way, even in the name of God (Numbers 16:1-3, 31-35). In declaring that they had no need for Moses or Aaron they were saying they had no need for God’s way of doing things. Korah and his followers were met with destruction.

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians 1:10-14
To Praise of His Glory
God’s eternal purpose is driven by His love for us as revealed in Ephesians One. To know God’s love is to know His character, and to know Him closely will reveal His character in us. He saved us not only for our sake but for His glory. His plan of salvation is so glorious that it reveals His glory and glorifies Him in us. All parts of His plan glorify Him and is also best for us.
There is something great going on within us. Life for believers is more than a series of actions that yield an opposite reaction: either a mistake that yields negative consequences or an action that yields good things. For us there is freedom and responsibility to make the right decisions, working together with the plan and purpose of God. However, there is something more going on. There are still consequences to our actions, but there is grace to make these things excel for good. There are still blessings that come from responsible decisions, but those blessings are always more than what we deserve by God’s grace. There are also blessings that come simply by being God’s child that comes by no action of our own. Now, which would you rather be, lost and a prisoner to your talents and abilities, or saved and have the power of God working above and beyond your own abilities.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Karaoke worship

Scripture Reading
Psalm 57:5, 7, 9-10
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Thy glory be above all the earth. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. 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.
Be Exalted p. 5
Let’s Just Praise the Lord p. 107
Heaven Came Down p. 495
In My Life Lord
Offering and Message (link to sermon)

The Truth Shall Set You Free

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - July 6, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
July 6, 2008

Church Items

1. July birthdays: Darrel Griffith, 13th; Leslie Peterson, 30th
2. Anniversaries: Ron and Carol, 19th
3. The Campeau’s will be traveling to Estes Park and WA beginning July 14. We will have a fellowship next Sunday night July 13th as a send-off for Maria. She will be staying in Washington to go to college.
4. We would like to have a weekday work day to clean curtains and other items that are needed. The workday will be this coming Tuesday July 8th in the AM. A list is available for the projects that need to be done.
5. We will have a representative from the Gideons on July 20th during the morning worship service.
6. We have a new letter from Ed Potter on the bulletin board in the hallway. He emailed us about a recent trip to Ireland. You can see Ed and Abbie’s blog at madeirabaptist.blogspot.com.
7. We need church cleaning family volunteers for this month and next.

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Bertha, recovery
• Lynn, grandson
• Mike and Debbie Rogers, job
• Lisa, recuperation from surgery
• Roy, recuperation from surgery
• Joy grandson illness, 7 yrs old
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
• Our recent graduates-their future plans
• Doris, recuperation
• Friends of Joy, cancer and chemo
• Praise for Linda Harris, recuperation from surgery
• Praise for neighbor of Joy, Daniel, recuperation
• Jim and Aundie Woolard, friends of Greg and Ruth
• Greg co-worker Kellie, husband cancer
• Ruth’s sister Mary, recuperation
• Those traveling this weekend

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Jude: Contending Earnestly for the Faith
Verses 10-13: Apostates are nothing new
Verse 10: In contrast to Michael, the false teachers engaged in verbal revilings of things they did not understand. They only understood their own instincts, feelings, and animal desires. The Gnostics were so corrupt that they were not able to understand higher and spiritual things, becoming weak and ignorant in their understanding (which was the opposite of what they thought they were). Those who thought they were so spiritual in their use of angelic beings in their religious experience actually denigrated them.

Today’s Sermon
Mike Rogers is speaking for us today; we are glad he and Debbie are able to be with us

WORSHIP SERVICE

Lisa did have her surgery this week so we will be worshipping to karaoke during her recuperation
Amazing Grace p. 202
Scripture Reading
Psalm 102:16-17, 19, 20-21
When the LORD shall build up Zion, He shall appear in His glory. He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. For He hath looked down from the height of His sanctuary; from heaven did the LORD behold the earth; To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and His praise in Jerusalem.
We’re Marching to Zion p. 555
Above All-Chorus (see bulletin)
In My Life Lord p. 394
Offering and Message (link to sermon)

The Truth Shall Set You Free