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

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - October 26, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
October 26, 2008

Church Items

1. October Celebrations: Roy Heald, 1st; Bob and Bertie Mahan, 16th; Tim Chandler, 18th; Ralph Cox, 19th
2. We enjoyed having Ed and Abbie Potter in our services last Sunday. They are on their way back to Madeira now. Be sure to check out their blog which is linked to ours.
3. Our prayers are building for the coming election. Election Day is just around the corner, November 4th, 10 days away.
4. Daylight Saving time ends next weekend, November 2nd.
5. We have changed the direction of the seating to prepare for having a video projector and screen for use with our teaching and worship.
6. The screen is now up and working.

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 8-9
The 7th Seal and the 7 Trumpets
One set of judgments leads to another. When the 7th seal is broken, there is complete silence in heaven. The silence indicates a very serious new beginning, not accompanied by thunders, trumpets or praise. The silence causes all the inhabitants of heaven to pay careful attention.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians 5:15-21, Wisdom and Responsibility (The filling of the Spirit 5:15-18)
The entire section of “Walking in Wisdom” is from 5:15 to 6:9. “Wisdom and responsibility” is the subject of 5:15-21, with 5:15-18 emphasizing the filling of the Spirit. Starting in 5:22 to 6:9, wisdom and real life is taught in relationship to marriage (5:22-33); parents and children (6:1-4); and master and servants, 6:5-9. We are to walk in wisdom by living a responsible life that is precise in its carrying out of the will of God intelligently and wisely. What this life does not look like is drunkenness in its lack of control and restraint. This life is characterized by the filling of the Spirit in four expressions: communication with each other in music; singing to the Lord in personal relationship; giving thanks for all things to the Godhead; and submission to one another in humility.

TODAY’S WORSHIP

Scripture Reading
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:19-20

Brethren We Have Met to Worship p. 585

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing p. 76

How Great Thou Art p. 4

Offering and Offertory

Message (link to sermon)

Then sings my soul,
My Savior, My God, to Thee
How Great You Are

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

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH - October 12, 2008

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH
October 12, 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.
4. Owen is still doing well at this time. He requests 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 - Chapter 7: The 144,000 and Multitude of Martyrs
What is the purpose of these 144,000? Their purpose is to serve God throughout the Tribulation period and be witnesses for the Lord during this time. The multitude of martyrs now seen are those which came out of "great tribulation." This is literally translated "out of the tribulation, the great one." Christ spoke of this time in Matthew 24:21. It is appropriate to refer to this as a specific time period called "The Tribulation" based on this language. This multitude would represent all those martyred throughout the Tribulation period.

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Today’s Sermon
Ephesians 5:1-14
Walking in Love: Walking in Light

• In the same way Christ loved us and gave Himself, we also are to give ourselves to a life of love
• Paul connects the idea of the sacrifice that Christ gave as the “sweet-smelling savor.” This refers to the “fragrant odor” of the Old Testament sacrifice when properly done and acceptable to God
• Once we were of the darkness, but now we are light “in the Lord”
• Now that we are in the Lord who is light we are now the light and are to live consistent with light
• Our very nature is now one of light; it is the presence of light within us in the indwelling Holy Spirit which makes it possible to live a life that reflects the light from within
• Without salvation, this would not be possible

TODAY’S WORSHIP

Scripture Reading
Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, Who hath loved us, and has given us everlasting consolation and good hope through His grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good work. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
II Thess. 2:16-17; 5:28

Oh How I Love Jesus p. 529

More About Jesus p. 389

No, Not One p. 422

All Hail King Jesus (see bulletin)

Offering and Offertory

Message (link to sermon)

One man challenged another to an all-day wood chopping contest. The challenger worked very hard, stopping only for a brief lunch break. The other man had a leisurely lunch and took several breaks during the day. At the end of the day, the challenger was surprised and annoyed to find that the other fellow had chopped substantially more wood than he had.
"I don't get it," he said. "Every time I checked, you were taking a rest, yet you chopped more wood than I did."
"But you didn't notice," said the winning woodsman, "that I was sharpening my ax when I sat down to rest." Source Unknown