FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - October 19, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
October 19, 2008

Church Items

1. October Celebrations: Roy Heald, 1st; Bob and Bertie Mahan, 16th; Tim Chandler, 18th; Ralph Cox, 19th
2. Daylight Saving time ends on November 2nd this year.
3. We have changed the direction of the seating to prepare for having a video projector and screen for use with our teaching and worship. We are working on getting everything in place. The screen is now up and working.
4. Owen is pressing on in his illness. He appreciates your continued prayer.

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Grandson of Joy, Matthew, job
• Joy’s uncle, illness
• Friends of Joy, grandchild, born premature
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, recuperation
• Lynn’s uncle Lowell, illness
• Uncle of Ruth, Glenn Daugherty, health
• Marriage of Annie Motzkus
• Larry, extended friend of Campeau’s, illness
• Cox family, continued strength
• Maria, finding a church in WA
• Owen Frisby, health
• Carolyn’s Aunt Opal, cancer
• Ed Griffith, job and diabetes treatment
• Heidi, illness

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation: 7:9-17, 8
The Multitude of Martyrs and the Seven Trumpet Judgments
"After these things" introduces a new vision. The apostle John saw a group different from the 144,000 Jews. The contrasts between the groups are:

1. This group is innumerable, not a definite number like 144,000.
2. This group is '"from every nation." Redeemed Jews are evidently included since the word "kindreds" is literally '"tribes."
3. They are described as wearing white "stoles" (not robes) and holding palms in their hands, depicting victory and joy.
4. The great host is also different to the 144,000 as they are shown as ascribing praises to God and to the Lamb for their salvation (vs. 10). Thus the second half of the chapter demonstrates that many will be saved and come to Christ in the Tribulation period.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Ed Potter, Missionary
Today we will hear from Ed Potter, missionary to Madeira that we have supported for many years. Ed and Abbie started out as missionaries in Brazil (1972-75) and then Madeira (since 1976). The church, Funchal Baptist Church, has about 45 members, representing around 10 nationalities. Total attendance on Sunday is about 100. Abbie is an accomplished, self-taught pianist and directs the church choir's presentation of cantatas at Christmas and Easter. Ed has taught English for 15 years; is a free-lance translator; and is a US Consular Agent for Madeira (since 2001). Their four children and their families live in Colorado (2), Arkansas, and Florida. Ed and Abbie’s blog address is madeirabaptist. blogspot.com.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

I Will Serve Thee p. 446

Scripture Reading
Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

I Must Tell Jesus p. 430

Sweet Hour of Prayer p. 433

What a Friend p. 435

Offering and Offertory

Message (link to sermon)

What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bare
Take it to the Lord in prayer
You will find a solace there