FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 30, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 30, 2008
Church Items

1. December Celebrations: Jon Campeau, 5th; Ron Campeau, 8th Ruth Chandler, 17th; Tate Nolan Tucker, 17th; Darrel and Carolyn Griffith, 23rd; Jason Campeau, 27th; Travis Heald, 29th
2. Now is the time to give the Lord thanks for who He is and all He has done as we close Thanksgiving season and begin the Christmas worship season.
3. Nancy’s daughter Vicki Peterson Adkins is in Iraq and we are getting packages together for her for Christmas. We have already sent 3 packages. We have her mailing address and her email if you would like to send her a message. AT&T International phone cards, baby wipes, snacks and socks are also needed. We have a printed list of suggested items to send.
4. We will miss our Brother Owen Frisby. The Frisby family thanks the church for their support and comfort during last Sunday’s service.
5. Greg and Nancy will be at Sunrise Church this year for the Christmas presentation. The services for December 14 will be handled by Darrel, Lisa, Johnie, Dennis, Ron and anyone else they draft as volunteers. Enjoy the program at Sunrise on Saturday night the 13th and then come for the services here Sunday morning the 14th.

Christmas Fellowship Sunday night December 21st at 5:30pm

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Grandson of Joy, Matthew, job
• Joy’s uncle, illness
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Lynn’s uncle Lowell, illness
• Uncle of Ruth, Glenn Daugherty, health
• Cox family, continued strength
• Maria, finding a church in WA and school
• Darrel’s cousin Hollis, motorcycle accident
• Heidi, illness
• Vicki, in Iraq
• Jennifer Tucker friend Deb in AK, medical
• The Owen Frisby family and Mary
• Mike Rogers, chemo, return of lymphoma

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation, Chapter 11 and 12
The Seventh Trumpet, the Woman and the Dragon

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians Series: 6:10-17 The Armor of God
The very detailed and practical exhortations to husband/wife, child/parent and slave/master now broadens out to a more sweeping instruction; the word will be put to work in our lives by the power of the Spirit against the opposition, but only in the Lord’s strength and power. None of the practical exhortations in this letter could be put to work on their own. The “mighty power of God” will flow through us, not our own power.

TODAY’S WORSHIP
Lisa is in Fort Collins today

To God Be the Glory p. 66

When I Survey/The Wonderful Cross p. 185

Scripture Reading
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. Isaiah 61:10-11

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus p. 124

O Come All Ye Faithful p. 145

Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 23, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 23, 2008

Church Items

1. November Celebrations: Stephen Motzkus, 4th; Melody Neufeld, 11th; Dennis Craig, 17th
2. Now is the time to give the Lord thanks for who He is and all He has done for us on this Thanksgiving Sunday.
3. Nancy’s daughter Vicki Peterson Adkins is in Iraq and we want to get a package together for her for Christmas. We have her mailing address and her email if you would like to send her a message. The USPS recommends mailing by Nov. 28. AT&T International phone cards, baby wipes, snacks and socks are also needed. Check online for what is best to send.
4. We mourn the passing of our brother Own Frisby who entered into eternity last Thursday. His family is with us today in his memory.
5. Christmas Fellowship Sunday night December 21st at 5:30pm

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Grandson of Joy, Matthew, job
• Joy’s uncle, illness
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Lynn’s uncle Lowell, illness
• Uncle of Ruth, Glenn Daugherty, health
• Cox family, continued strength
• Maria, finding a church in WA and school
• Darrel’s cousin Hollis, motorcycle accident
• Heidi, illness
• Greg’s boss, Mindy, loss of husband
• Vicki, in Iraq
• Jennifer Tucker friend Deb in AK, medical
• The Frisby family including Mary - Owen’s passing

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation: Revelation 11 and 12
The Two Witnesses
The two witnesses have a 3½ year ministry. They are clothed in sackcloth, representing a solemn prophetic ministry requiring the repentance of the people. These men are described as two olive trees (anointed ones) and two lampstands (bearing the light of the Word of God) referred to in Zechariah 4:12-14.
They have the power to: Kill their enemies with fire; Keep it from raining; Turn waters into blood; Bring plagues upon the earth; Harm others with the same harm they attempted to inflict on them

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 THANSGIVING 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.”

The Truth Shall Set You Free

TODAY’S WORSHIP

Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endureth forever!

Come Ye Thankful People p. 559

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

We are So Blessed p. 564

Give Thanks

Thank You Lord

How Great Thou Art p. 4

Thanksgiving Sunday 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 16, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 16, 2008

Church Items

1. November Celebrations: Stephen Motzkus, 4th; Melody Neufeld, 11th; Dennis Craig, 17th
2. The holiday season is now upon us as we begin this time of Thanksgiving; next Sunday is the Sunday before Thanksgiving with the holiday on the 27th this year. We are to intentionally give thanks to God for all that He has done regardless of the circumstances around us. Give thanks to God!
3. Nancy’s daughter Vicki Peterson Adkins is in Iraq and we want to get a package together for her for Christmas. We have her mailing address and her email if you would like to send her a message. The USPS recommends mailing by Nov. 28.
4. Christmas Fellowship Sunday night December 21st at 5:30pm

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Grandson of Joy, Matthew, job
• Joy’s uncle, illness
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Lynn’s uncle Lowell, illness
• Uncle of Ruth, Glenn Daugherty, health
• Cox family, continued strength
• Maria, finding a church in WA and school
• Owen Frisby, health
• Darrel’s cousin Hollis, motorcycle accident
• Eddie and Linda Olsen family, moving
• Heidi, illness
• Greg’s boss, Mindy, loss of husband
• Vicki, in Iraq
• Jennifer Tucker friend Deb in AK, medical

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation: Revelation 11
The Two Witnesses
John is given a “reed” and told to measure the temple, the altar and those that worshipped there. There will be a new temple constructed in Jerusalem at the beginning of the Tribulation period.
The specific time period of 42 months is given here, 3½ years. The event of the Gentiles dominating Jerusalem seems to occur in the last 3½ years of a general 7-year time period.
This chapter introduces the Two Witnesses, their ministry, and their martyrdom in Jerusalem.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians Series: 6:1-9
Wisdom at Home and at Work
A life filled with the Spirit (5:18) is a wise life in submission illustrated by the relationship of husband and wife. Husband and wife are a picture of Christ’s love for the church in submission and self-sacrifice. This metaphor continues in the teaching of wisdom at home and at work in the role of father-child and master-slave.
The issue of slavery and Christianity is a volatile one today, but the slavery that Paul was referring to referred to the Christian master with the Christian owner. Those hostile to Christianity today should be careful about criticizing the Bible because it does not condemn slavery while they sponsor and promote the death of millions of the unborn. They do not have the moral authority to criticize.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

Be Exalted p. 5
Scripture Reading
I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD. I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Ezek. 34:15-16; John 10:11
He Leadeth Me p. 461
Amazing Love - Chorus
In His Time p. 465

Amazing love, how can it be?
That You my King should die for me.

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - November 2, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
November 2, 2008

Church Items

1. November Celebrations: Stephen Motzkus, 4th; Melody Neufeld, 11th; Dennis Craig, 17th
2. Daylight Saving Time ended today. It will start again March 8, 2009.
3. The holiday season is now upon us as we begin this time of Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving is on the 27th this year. We do ourselves a great service when we intentionally give thanks to God for all that He has done regardless of the circumstances around us. Give thanks to God!
4. Continue in prayer for the election, for “blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Grandson of Joy, Matthew, job
• Joy’s uncle, illness
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Lynn’s uncle Lowell, illness
• Uncle of Ruth, Glenn Daugherty, health
• 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: Revelation 9-10
The Sixth Trumpet, the Angel and the Little Scroll
The loosing of the four angels results in an army of 200 million mounted troops. Although this number is not necessarily literal, there is no reason not to believe that the size of this army does not fit the modern army and population of Red China. The figure does display an overwhelming force that would strike fear into the heart of any world leader. John didn’t count what he saw; he was told the number.
Chapter 10 and 11 give additional background information to the judgments. This vision that begins here is continuous until 13:1. This interlude goes from Chapter 10 to 15 with the 7th Trumpet judgment included in 11:15-19.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Walking in Wisdom in Real Life – Ephesians 5:22-23
Marriage, 5:22-23; Parents and children, 6:14; Masters and servants, 6:5-9
Paul has taught us to be wise by being filled with the Spirit. We are now told to apply this teaching to real life in our everyday relationships. Being filled with the Spirit is not an exclusive experience to being in church; it is only by the filling of the Spirit that life can be lived in a wise and moral way. This is exhibited in our daily relationships between husband and wife, children and parents, and bosses and employees. In each of these three most common relationships in our lives the first partner is told to be submissive and humble (5:22; 6:1, 5). But the second one is to show humility by acting like Christ in care and concern for the first. Both parties can achieve this by being individually committed to the Lord.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story p. 508
At Calvary p. 338
Blessed Be the Name p. 103

Scripture Reading
As the deer pants for the water, so pants my soul after Thee, O God. My soul thirsts for the living God. Ho every one that thirsts, come ye to the waters, and he that has no money, come ye, buy and eat. Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near.
Psalm 42:1-2; Is. 55:1, 6

As the Deer (see bulletin)

As the deer panteth for the water
So my soul longeth after Thee