FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - January 11, 2009

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - January 11, 2009
Church Items

1. We received a nice thank you card from Owen Frisby’s family. It is on the back table.
2. The new sign-up sheet for this year’s church cleaning is on the refrigerator.
3. We completed the year only $1100.00 short. This is far better than last year. Our lease payment increase for the year is $70/month.
4. Jennifer and the kids made it back to Alaska safely last Wednesday. The weather in the northwest has been very bad recently, so we thank the Lord for traveling grace.
5. We will continue to send items to Vicki in Iraq as you bring them in. I know she would appreciate them and will share them with her fellow-soldiers.

Prayer Requests for 2009

• Family of friend of Joy, passing of friend
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Ed Griffith, job and diabetes treatment
• Vicki, Iraq
• Mike Rogers, return of lymphoma, chemo
• Johnie Jackson, recuperation
• Beth Griffith’s aunt, health
• Carolyn, unspoken
• Carol and family, passing of uncle

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation: Chapter 15
The stage is now set for the final 7 judgments. John sees 7 angels coming from the heavenly temple. The martyrs that are in heaven stand on a sea of glass that is also on fire. The sea of glass is symbolic of God's glory; they are a reflection of His glory, and the fire represents His judgment. Since they were judged by man and martyred, they preside over this judgment.
They sing the song of Moses (represents the Jewish believers) and the song of the Lamb (the rest).
The 7 angels come forth in clean shining linen, representing the holiness of God. One of the four beasts around the throne of God hand the 7 bowls to the angels, bowls full of the wrath of God.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Moses – Man of Freedom
Darkness Before Dawn – Freedom’s Labor Pains
The promise to Abraham would be fulfilled in Moses: “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years. But I will also judge the nation whom they will serve; and afterward they will come out with many possessions.” God would provide an “exodus” through a man named Moses. Through Moses the chosen people of God and all mankind would be saved.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

The Lord’s Our Rock, in Him we Hide

A Shelter in the Time of Storm p. 353

Scripture Reading
He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock. Psalm 62:6-7; 27:5

Rock of Ages, Cleft for me, Let my hide myself in Thee p. 204

A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord, He Hideth My Soul p. 496

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less, The Solid Rock p. 404

Offering and Offertory

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All other ground is shifting sand

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - January 4, 2009

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - January 4, 2009

Church Items: We will continue to send items to Vicki in Iraq as you bring them in. I know she would appreciate them and will share them with her fellow-soldiers.

Prayer Requests for 2009

We will begin our new prayer list for the 2009

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Ed Griffith, job and diabetes treatment
• Vicki, Iraq
• Mike Rogers, return of lymphoma, chemo
• Johnie Jackson, recuperation
• Beth Griffith’s aunt, health
• Carol’s uncle, illness

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation: Chapter 14
CHAPTERS 14-15 PRONOUNCEMENTS & PREPARATIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENT
These chapters reveal the preparations for the final judgments and the kingdom. The first part of this vision concerns the 144,000. Their final victory is seen. They will survive the Tribulation period intact and will be present at the return of Christ. This is in contrast to the millions that will be martyred, but many will survive until the end of the Tribulation. The 144,000 are literally standing on Mount Zion in Jerusalem with Christ at His return. They have remained pure throughout the time, following the Lamb without fail. They were the "firstfruits,” i.e. the first taken as God's servants during the Tribulation period.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Resolved: Contentment in the New Year

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Heb. 13:5-6

Three hand-wringing worries that will ruin the New Year:

1. Weakness – “What can I do about it? I’m not in control”
2. Fear of the unknown – “what if…what if….what if….”
3. Direction – “I don’t know what to do”

All of them are handled by “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee”

TODAY’S WORSHIP

I Know Whom I Have Believed p. 409

Scripture Reading
Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? or, what shall we drink? or, with what shall we be clothed? For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6:30-33

Seek Ye First p. 42

Precious Lord, Take My Hand p. 463

The King is Coming p. 238

Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Amen

Offering and Offertory

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FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 28, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 28, 2008
Church Items

1. We had a great time last Sunday night at our annual Christmas fellowship. We had a good group, fun and great Christmas music. Thanks to Lisa, Tim, Jennifer, Nancy and all the kids. And the hippopotamus.
2. Our thanks also to all those that brought food and worked the potluck so we could all enjoy and have a great time. It was a special evening.
3. We will continue to send items to Vicki in Iraq as you bring them in. I know she would appreciate them and will share them with her fellow-soldiers.
4. This is the final Sunday of 2008. It has been a momentous year; many good things happened, but we also must acknowledge some sad times. We are in prayer for continued blessings in 2009. A Happy New Year to you all.

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Lynn’s uncle Lowell, illness
• Uncle of Ruth, Glenn Daugherty, health
• Amber, Jennifer’s sister-in-law, recuperation from surgery
• Ed Griffith, job and diabetes treatment
• Vicki, Iraq
• Mike Rogers, return of lymphoma, chemo
• Johnie Jackson, recuperation
• Beth Griffith’s aunt, health

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation: Chapter 14
The Mark of the Beast: 666
Whether literal or symbolic, the events and characters revealed in chapters 12-15 tell us that the world will become a spiritual battle-zone for the final conflict between God and Satan. Satan seeks to establish a false religious system with an imitation of the Divine Trinity. Satan seeks to take the place of God the Father; the Antichrist the role of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and ruler of the world; and the False Prophet the role of the Holy Spirit who calls us to worship God. The destruction of this false religious system is described in chapters 17 and 18.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon: Ephesians 6:18-24
Prayer, being alert, and boldness
The last two pieces of the armor, the helmet and the sword, are taken up by means of prayer. When the enemy attacks with the flaming darts of deception, pray continually in the Spirit, take up the helmet and the sword and all the armor. It is certainly a grasp of the obvious to state that prayer is needed at all times in the Christian walk. This closes the book of Ephesians.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

Awesome God

Scripture Reading
For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. I Thess. 4:16-18

I’ll Fly Away p. 554

When We All Get to Heaven p. 542

When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder p. 543

Offering and Offertory

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FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 21, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 21, 2008
Church Items

1. December Celebrations: Jon Campeau, 5th; Ron Campeau, 8th Ruth Chandler, 17th; Tate Nolan Tucker, 17th; Darrel and Carolyn Griffith, 23rd; Rocky Quail, 26th; Jason Campeau, 27th; Travis Heald, 29th
2. We will continue to take items for Nancy’s daughter Vicki Peterson Adkins in Iraq and get them in the email to her. She received the 3 boxes we sent and wants to thank the church. If you bring more, we’ll keep on sending. We have her mailing address and her email if you would like to send her a message.
3. If you can bring some items for the kid’s candy bags tonight it would be greatly appreciated. We don’t know how many we’ll need so you don’t have to bring a lot.

Christmas Fellowship Tonight at 5:30pm - Bring potluck as only good Baptists can do

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Joy’s friends granddaughter, illness
• Joy’s uncle’s family, passing of Uncle
• Daughter in law of Joy, Shawna, chemo
• Lynn’s uncle Lowell, illness
• Uncle of Ruth, Glenn Daugherty, health
• Darrel’s cousin Hollis, motorcycle accident
• Vicki, in Iraq
• Jennifer Tucker friend Deb in AK, medical
• Mike Rogers, chemo, return of lymphoma
• Johnie Jackson, health
• Beth Griffith’s aunt, health

Today’s Sunday School Lesson
The Book of Revelation, Chapter 13:11-18
The False Prophet
In contrast to the first beast of chapter 13, the image of the lamb displays an appearance of meekness and gentleness and also connects him to the Lamb of God. Therefore this man is religious in nature, identified as the "False Prophet.” His job is that of a prophet, to proclaim that the Antichrist should be worshipped. He is able to do signs and wonders by the power of Satan in order to convince men to worship the Antichrist.

Today’s Sermon
The “Begats” of Matthew One
Like reading the phone book-Great cast, weak plot
Christmas is all about grace; Christ came to save sinners, not give prizes to the self-righteous. That’s why it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

Joy to the World p. 125

Scripture Reading
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 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. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:8-11, 13-14

Angels from the Realms p. 131

Angels We Have Heard p. 132

Hark the Herald Angels p. 133

Emmanuel p. 134

Offering and Offertory

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FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 14, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 14, 2008
Church Items

1. December Celebrations: Jon Campeau, 5th; Ron Campeau, 8th Ruth Chandler, 17th; Tate Nolan Tucker, 17th; Darrel and Carolyn Griffith, 23rd; Rocky Quail, 26th; Jason Campeau, 27th; Travis Heald, 29th
2. We will continue to take items for Nancy’s daughter Vicki Peterson Adkins in Iraq and get them in the email to her. We have already sent 3 packages. We have her mailing address and her email if you would like to send her a message.
3. Greg is at Sunrise Church today for the Christmas presentation. We appreciate Darrel, Johnie, Dennis and Lisa handling the services. Nancy Jenkins is also there singing in the choir with Greg.

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

Prayer Requests for 2008

• Joy, health and recuperation
• Joy’s friends granddaughter, illness
• Joy’s uncle’s family, passing of Uncle
• 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 by Johnie Jackson

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon by Darrel Griffith

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - December 7, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
December 7, 2008
Church Items

1. December Celebrations: Jon Campeau, 5th; Ron Campeau, 8th Ruth Chandler, 17th; Tate Nolan Tucker, 17th; Darrel and Carolyn Griffith, 23rd; Rocky Quail, 26th; Jason Campeau, 27th; Travis Heald, 29th
2. We will continue to take items for Nancy’s daughter Vicki Peterson Adkins in Iraq and get them in the email to her. We have already sent 3 packages. We have her mailing address and her email if you would like to send her a message.
3. Greg and Nancy will be at Sunrise Church next Sunday for the Christmas presentation. The services 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
• Joy’s friends granddaughter, illness
• Joy’s uncle’s family, passing of Uncle
• 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 13:1-10
The Antichrist – The Beast Out of the Sea
Whether literal or symbolic, the events and characters revealed in these chapters (12-15) tell us that the world will become a spiritual battle-zone for the final conflict between God and Satan. Satan seeks to establish a false religious system with an imitation of the Divine Trinity. Satan seeks to take the place of God the Father; the Antichrist the role of Jesus Christ, the Messiah and ruler of the world; and the False Prophet the role of the Holy Spirit who calls us to worship God.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians Series: 6:14-17
The Armor of God: Protection from Evil
The reality of the Christian life is that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against “the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”. We are engaged in a war against an invisible enemy with the goal of causing our moral and spiritual defeat. The protection of the armor of God is a defense that works every time it’s tried. It’s time to strap it on and stand firm.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

How Great Our Joy p. 144

Go Tell It p. 138

The Glory of the Heavens

Scripture Reading
But as for you, Bethlehem Ephratah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity. And He will arise and shepherd His flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord His God. And they will stand, because at that time He will be great to the ends of the earth, and this One will be our peace. Micah 5:2, 4-5 NASB

O Little Town p. 141

The Child of Bethlehem

Offering and Offertory

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