SUNDAY, May 13, 2012

Happy Mothers Day!

 

Mother’s love is like an island

in life’s ocean, vast and wide,

a peaceful, quiet shelter

from the wind, the rain, the tide.

 

It is bound on the north by hope,

by patience on the west,

by tender counsel on the south

and on the east by rest.

 

Above it like a beacon light

Shine faith and truth and prayer;

And through the changing scenes of life

I find a haven there.

 

 

  A SPAGHETTI DINNER will be held next Sunday, May 20, after church in the Fellowship Hall.  The Word of Life Teens are putting on the dinner to raise funds to go to “Soul Fest,” a Christian music festival, in Saco on Saturday, May 26. Everyone is invited and free will offerings will be gladly accepted toward this trip.

 

  IS ANYONE GRADUATING SCHOOL this spring? Please inform Mary Ann.

 

  A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER IS NEEDED for the adult class starting June 3. If you have any interest please speak to Pastor Steve or Mary Ann.

 

HELP IS NEEDED on Tuesday afternoon, May 22, to unload Henry and Kitty Woods’ car when they arrive from Houston for the summer.  They need some strong arms to carry heavy boxes of his files and some heavy suitcases.  If you are available, please let Robin know.

 

 COPIES OF THE UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORY are available on the back table.

 

  ROCKY COAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is proposed to be established by a group of church members committed to a quality education based on a Biblical world view and teaching Christian values.  As a K-6 nonprofit school, it will operate independently of the church but may be housed here.  Founding members include Chuck House, Meredith Fowlie, Mark & Caroline Roberts, Jason & Brigitte Schlosser, Cindy Lewis, and Mark Kamen.  They seek to raise $50,000 and looking for donations of real estate.  For more information speak to one of the committee members or visit the website: www.rockycoastchristian.com.

 

During her son’s term of office, the mother of President Eisenhower  
          was interviewed on a TV talk show.  When the host asked,  “Aren’t you proud of your son?” Mrs. Eisenhower surprised him
 by saying, “Yes, I am, but which one are you referring to?”

 

SUNDAY, May 6, 2012

 

  The BREAKFAST today is in appreciation of our faithful Sunday School teachers: Brenda Desrosiers, Margaret Michael, Naomi Dickinson, Jamie House, Mary Ann Nash, Stan Lewis, Karen Lawless, Doug Wood; and fall teachers Al Roberts, Becky Roberts, Meredith Fowlie, and Brigitte Schlosser.

   IS ANYONE GRADUATING SCHOOL this spring? Please inform Mary Ann.

  YOU ARE INVITED TO A BRIDAL SHOWER for Sarah Nash this Friday,  May 11, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Deaconesses.  Gift cards  to Target or Walmart are welcome as Sarah will be traveling to Pennsylvania where she and Ian Schock will be married on May 27.  Come enjoy dessert and fellowship,  and help provide a church family send-off for Sarah by bringing encouraging thoughts and/or a bit of marriage advice to share with the bride-to-be.

   ROCKY COAST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is proposed to be established by a group of church members committed to a quality education based on a Biblical world view and teaching Christian values.  As a K-6 nonprofit school, it will operate independently of the church but may be housed here.  Founding members include Chuck House, Meredith Fowlie, Mike & Caroline Roberts, Jason & Brigitte Schlosser, Cindy Lewis, and Mark Kamen.  They presented in church last week to highlight their mission, vision and core values.  They seek to raise $50,000 by June 1 and are also looking for a donation of real estate.  For more information speak to one of the committee members or visit the new website: www.rockycoastchristian.com.  

  OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE abound! The Nominating Committee seeks  members willing to use their gifts and abilities for the body of Christ as the reorganized boards and committees go into effect.  Please prayerfully consider where the Lord might have you serve: in managing buildings & grounds, handling finances, or in ministering to the practical needs of folks in the congregation. You may indicate your interest in being considered as a committee member or an officer by filling out a form (on the back table in the sanctuary) or speaking to a member of the Nominating Committee: Doug Wood, Tim Beck, Nancy Van Dyke, Jason Schlosser, Wes Witham, or Pastor Steve.

   Please pray for Richie Brown, son of Dick and Shirley Brown, who is serving in Afghanistan.  If you would like to send a card to him, contact Shirley for his address.            

 The Bible-in-a-Year reading schedule for May is on the back table, as are copies of the updated Church Directory.

  FOR HOMESCHOOLERS and others interested in Christian education, there is a website you may want to check out: www.forsuchatimeasthis.com.  It offers various curricula, AP courses, SAT preparation, devotionals and more, including free downloads.

   

   PASTOR STEVE’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

MISSIONARY NEWS:  From the Pierces, Brazil~

     What a joy it is to see the Lord at work!  However, our support is weighing heavily on our hearts as we still need $1,600/month.  Only 92 days until we start packing up to move out of this house as another missionary will be moving in the first of September. .. A pastor suggested we ask you to pray for God to burden 100 people to commit to $16/month for the next four years within the next 92 days…This seems impossible, yet with God all things are possible.  We know God doesn’t need 100 people; He can bring it in in any way He wants. But it wouldn’t hurt to pray in faith for the Lord to lay our need of support on the hearts of people or churches for additional or new support.  Thank you once again for your faithful support and prayers. We know the Lord is in control and He’s our Hope in all things! 

                                                                 In Christ, Tim & Nancy Pierce

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2012

 

 

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.  Psalm 33:12

 

THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is this Thursday, May 3, and our church is participating by holding a prayer meeting here at 6:30 p.m. jointly with the Boothbay Region Community Fellowship.  We will be praying for: local, state and federal government leaders; the armed services and law enforcers; education; the family; and the church. There will be music as well. The theme of this 61^st annual observance of the National Day of Prayer is “One Nation under God.”  See the special insert in today’s bulletin and invite others. 

 

  SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ APPRECIATION BREAKFAST is next Sunday, May 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Everyone is invited!  Please sign up to bring something to share.  There will not be Sunday School classes – it is a day off for the teachers!  See the insert in today’s bulletin.

 

  IS THERE ANYONE GRADUATING SCHOOL this spring?  Please inform Mary Ann Nash.

 

  CARE NET of Midcoast Maine writes:  We want to thank your congregation for   participating in our Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Baby Bottle fundraiser.  We had  33 local churches participate, and they raised a total of $15,884 for the ministry of Care Net.  Your congregation contributed $953.13.  The faithfulness of your congregation to give to Care Net enables us to provide services to families who find themselves in the midst of a planned or unplanned pregnancy.  We are able to provide hope, help, and the love of Jesus Christ through our staff and volunteers…. May God bless your congregation for giving, and we offer our services to any who need them.

 

  OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE abound! The Nominating Committee seeks members willing to use their gifts and abilities for the body of Christ as the reorganized boards and committees go into effect.  Please prayerfully consider where the Lord might have you serve: in managing buildings and grounds, handling financial matters, or in ministering to the practical needs of folks in the congregation.  You may indicate your interest in being considered as a committee member or an officer by filling out a form (on the sanctuary back table) and/or speaking to a member of the Nominating Committee: Doug Wood, Tim Beck, Nancy Van Dyke, Jason Schlosser, Wes Witham, or Pastor Steve.

 

  PASTOR STEVE’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

MISSIONARY NEWS:

 

 From Dan & Sharon Pinkham, with Wycliffe, JAARS in N.C.~

 Praise: David, our youngest son, and his wife Emily who were married early last June, 2011, announced that Emily is pregnant with Lily Faith Pinkham and due July 21. Please pray for our granddaughter to grow healthy and eventually become a woman who loves God with a whole heart! …Your prayers for the JAARS Aviation project conversion resulted in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) telling us they have more legal questions they must resolve internally… Pray for God’s leading through the FAA’s final decision. In the meantime JAARS Aviation continues to serve our teams as usual… Now we are in the middle of testing a major software upgrade. Pray that we can resolve all the problems by the end of May and go live June 1.

        I was handed the responsibility of insuring we are using the JAARS facilities in a way that continues good stewardship of the resources God has given us. This has proven to be every bit as challenging as when I did something similar in 1998. Pray for wisdom, grace, and cooperation as I work with many departments and people and implement changes bit by bit.  Changes are coming but very slowly.  As you have prayed, Sharon’s service to missionaries in the laboratory has increased in the last six months.  In fact, the entire JAARS Clinic has been about four times busier than anticipated serving our team members. Please continue to pray for additional lab technicians, nurses, and a full-time doctor.

        A colleague tells us that our service ultimately supports him in Cameroon to continue the training of translators… One result is the Gospel of Luke now in printed form and dedicated March 4. This is the first published book of Scripture for the Ngiemekoke language.  Pray this scripture will have a great impact in the lives of the people and in the daily functioning of their society.  Many people in the area still practice traditional religion, but there are some strong growing believers as well.

        It is all about God’s Word in a mother tongue language so it can penetrate and change hearts! … Thank you for being faithful supporters so we can stay focused on God using us to speak to the least, the lost and the last through His Word.     Serving Him together, Dan for the Pinkhams  

 

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012

 

 

GOSPEL CHOIR practice is this Thursday, April 26, at 5 p.m. for anyone who wants to come and make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

 

THE NEWLY ADOPTED CONSTITUTION & Bylaws document which will soon go into effect creates a new Board of Deacons, a Stewardship Committee and a Buildings & Grounds Committee.  

     If you are a member, please prayerfully consider whether the Lord would have you serve in one of these new positions or as an officer such as Financial Secretary (Joanne Cain is retiring) or Missions Treasurer (Marilynn Sewall has resigned). 

For more information about these positions, speak to a member of the Nominating Committee (Doug Wood, Tim Beck, Nancy Van Dyke, Jason Schlosser, Wes Witham or Pastor Steve).  To indicate your interest, please fill in the insert in today’s bulletin and give to someone on the Nominating Committee.

 

HELP US UPDATE THE CHURCH DIRECTORY of all BBC members and friends.  Please fill out a form (on the back table) with contact information if you are new to our fellowship, or if there are any additions or changes at all to the information on file; otherwise, your information will appear as it has in the past. Please give completed forms to Robin Beck or place in the offering plate.

 

A NEW VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE is being distributed for May through October.  Please post it in your homes and mark your calendars for the dates you are scheduled to serve.  If you have any conflicts, please call another volunteer and arrange to switch, then let Robin know so the change can be reflected on the master list and in the bulletin.  Thank you in advance!

 

THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is Thursday, May 3, and our church will participate.  We are challenged to pray for: the government, the military, the media, education, business, the family, and the church. Watch for further details and prepare now to be praying for “One Nation Under God.” 

 

DAZE WITHOUT KNIGHTS, an original comedy written by Pam Townsend and set in King Arthur’s Court, will be presented by high school students of Coastal Christian School on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 28 both at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Waldo Theatre.  Tickets are available at the door @ $8 adults, $5 seniors and children under 12; all seats at the matinee $5.

 

  PASTOR STEVE’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

  THE MEN’S RETREAT is at Pittston Farms April 26-28.  See Doug Wood for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

 

PALM SUNDAY

 

 NEXT SUNDAY IS EASTER!  The worship service will be held at 10:00 a.m. instead of 10:45.  There will be no Sunday School or Junior Church. 

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE is this Friday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m.

 THE EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE will be held at 6:00 a.m. on the dock in Bayville, with coffee and pastries to follow at the Bayville home of Al and Becky Roberts.  This is an informal service but always a blessing as we sing and praise God as the sun rises over Linekin Bay.

 

DONATIONS OF FLOWERS are most welcome for decorating the sanctuary for Easter next Sunday.  Please fill out the form included in this week’s bulletin and place it in the offering plate today. Thank you.

 

ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE to Secretary Robin TODAY.  They will be printed and made available in church next Sunday, April 8, for the April 12 Annual Meeting.  Mark your calendars for this meeting.

 

THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAW REVIEW Committee has completed its work.  A revised Constitution and Bylaw document is available on the back table for members to review prior to the Annual Meeting, when it will be voted on in its entirety for adoption.  If you have not already received one, please take one copy per family.

 The Bible-in-a-Year reading schedule for April is on the back table.

 

Baby shower today, 12:30-2:30 for Meredith  and Naomi, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.  All are welcome.

 

THE OLYMPIANS will visit the Gregory Wing Nursing Home next Wednesday, April 11, and will return to the church for games.

 

IT IS TIME TO UPDATE THE CHURCH DIRECTORY of all BBC members and friends.  Please fill out a form (on the back table) with contact information if there are any additions or changes at all; otherwise, your information will appear as it has in the past. Please give completed forms to Robin or place in the offering plate.

 

A NEW VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE will soon be printed for May through October.  Please let Robin know if you cannot serve as greeters, readers, or junior church leaders.  Thanks for your help.

 

A FIRST AID COURSE will be offered here on Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon by our own Dr. Daniel Bates and Nurse Terri Bates.  This is open to anyone and is recommended for all who work with children. 

 

 PRESCHOOL NURSERY NEEDS: gently used (in very good condition) washable toys, books, dolls, and dress-up items.  Also, a couple of nice, sturdy, comfortable rocking chairs are needed.  If you have any of these items you’d like to donate to the nursery, please do not just bring them in and leave them but speak to Naomi first. Thank you!   

 

  PASTOR STEVE’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

COMING EVENTS:

   Friday, April 6, 6:30 p.m. – Good Friday service

    Sunday, April 8, 6:00 a.m. – Easter Sunrise service, on the dock in
          Bayville, followed by coffee at Al & Becky Roberts’ house.

   Sunday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. – Easter service (no Sunday School, no
          Junior Church) NOTE CHANGE IN TIME OF SERVICE.

    Thursday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. – ANNUAL MEETING.

    Saturday, April 14, 10:00-12 noon – First Aid class for all interested,
          in the Fellowship Hall, led by Dr. Daniel and Terri Bates.

 

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012

 

MISSIONARY CONFERENCE

 

WELCOME, Tim Pierce! We are happy to have our missionary to Brazil here with us today, all the way from  Michigan, speaking in Sunday School and in the worship service.  Please  pray for the Pierce family  ̶  for health,  financial support and their return to the field.

 

ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE to Secretary Robin Beck next Sunday, April 1st.  (No fooling!)  Reports must be printed, copied, collated and made available in church on Sunday, April 8 for the April 12 Annual Meeting.  Mark your calendars for this meeting.

 It’s a boy!  It’s a girl!  Babies are us!

 A DOUBLE BABY SHOWER is being held next Sunday, April 1, for Meredith Fowlie and Naomi Dickinson after church in the Fellowship Hall, 12:30-2:30.  A light lunch will be provided.  Meredith is having her third son on April 23, and Naomi is having her second daughter, Katelyn Addison, in late May.  Gift cards, disposable diapers are some ideas…

 

THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAW REVIEW Committee has completed its work.  A new proposed Constitution and Bylaw document is available on the back table for all members to review prior to the Annual Meeting.  Please take one copy per family.

 

DONATIONS OF EASTER FLOWERS are welcome to decorate the sanctuary for Easter.  Please fill out the form included in this week’s bulletin and place in the offering plate.  THANK YOU!

SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012

 

MISSIONARY CONFERENCE

 

WELCOME, Wayne and Joyce Raychard! We are happy to have our Maine missionaries to Tanzania here with us today, speaking in Sunday School and in the worship service.  Join us after church for a potluck luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.

 

CHAIRMEN: ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE to Secretary Robin Beck on Sunday, April 1st.  (No fooling!)  Reports must be printed, copied, collated and made available in church on Sunday, April 8 for the April 12 Annual Meeting.  Mark your calendars for this meeting.

 

A FIRST AID COURSE will be offered here on Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon by our own Dr. Daniel Bates and Nurse Terri Bates.  This is open to anyone and is especially recommended for all who work with children.  It will be held in the Fellowship Hall.

 

IT IS TIME TO UPDATE THE CHURCH DIRECTORY of all members and friends.  Please fill out the insert with contact information if there are any additions or changes at all; otherwise, your information will appear as it has in the past. Please give completed forms to Robin or place in the offering plate.

 

 A NEW VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE will soon be formulated for May through October.  Please let Naomi Dickinson know as soon as possible if you can help out in the preschool and/or infant nursery, or if you cannot.  Also, please let Robin know if you cannot serve as greeters, readers, ushers, or junior church leaders.  Thank you for your help.

 

ROCK THE HOUSE.  Come to the first-ever community adult spelling bee this Friday night, March 23, 7:00 p.m. at Boothbay Region High School, and cheer on your ace team of spellers: Terri House Bates, Jamie House, and Rockin’ Robin Beck, together known as “Rock the House.” The bee is a fundraiser for the B.H. Memorial Library; admission is $5 at the door.

 

SIGN UP FOR THE MEN’S BREAKFAST to be held next Saturday, March 24, at 8:00 a.m.  A sign-up sheet is posted at the back of the church.  Missionary Tim Pierce will speak as part of the Missions Conference.  Bring a friend!

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. The infant and preschool nurseries are in great need of volunteers to minister to children (and their parents) on Sunday mornings.  If you are a church member and love kids, speak to Naomi Dickinson or Mary Ann Nash as soon as possible. Thank you.

 

PRESCHOOL NURSERY NEEDS: Nursery director Naomi Dickinson is seeking gently used (in very good condition) items suitable for preschoolers: washable toys, books, dolls, and dress-up items.  Also, a couple of nice, sturdy, comfortable rocking chairs are needed.  If you have any of these items you’d like to donate to the nursery, please do not just bring them in and leave them but speak to Naomi first. Thank you!   

 

EASTER CHOIR REHEARSALS take place right after church; anyone interested in singing a number on Easter (April 8), please join the meeting with Becky Roberts, near the piano.

 

PASTOR STEVE’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at www.BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

COMING EVENTS:

Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast with missionary Tim Pierce, home on furlough from Brazil. He will also speak in church on Sunday, March 25.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012

 

 

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!  The infant and preschool nurseries are in great need of more volunteers to minister to children (and their parents) on Sunday mornings during worship service.  We have a number of expecting moms, praise God, who currently serve but will be unable to continue to do so in the coming months.  That means if we do not have more folks helping out, those remaining will have to be in the nursery every couple of weeks.  Please, if you are a church member and you love children, speak to Naomi Dickinson or Mary Ann Nash as soon as possible. Let us all care for our church family, of all ages. Thank you.

 

SIGN UP TODAY FOR THE POTLUCK LUNCHEON being held here next Sunday, March 18, right after church.  It is the kickoff to our annual Missions Conference.  Wayne and Joyce Raychard, missionaries from Maine to Tanzania whom we support, will be here to update us on their mission and will be our guests for lunch.  Please sign up to bring a dish and then be sure to welcome the Raychards next week!

 

PRESCHOOL NURSERY NEEDS: Nursery director Naomi Dickinson is working on a plan to update the infant and preschool rooms.  The cribs, which do not comply with new crib laws, have been replaced by pack-n-plays, so there are three cribs and a crib mattress available for any member who needs one.  She is seeking gently used (in very good condition) items suitable for preschoolers: washable toys, books, dolls, and dress-up items.  Also, a couple of nice, sturdy, comfortable rocking chairs are needed.  If you have any of these items you’d like to donate to the nursery, please do not just bring them in and leave them but speak to Naomi first. Thank you!   

 

EASTER CHOIR REHEARSALS take place right after church; anyone interested in singing a number on Easter (April 8), please join the meeting with Becky Roberts, near the piano.

PASTOR STEVE’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at www.BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

COMING EVENTS:

Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast with missionary Tim Pierce, home on furlough from Brazil. He will speak in church on Sunday, March 25.

(See his update, below.)

 

MISSIONARY NEWS:

From Tim & Nancy Pierce, Baptist Mid-Missions, Brazil ~

I [Tim] want to thank you so much for praying for my mother.  We received a call in the middle of the night that Mom had passed away… Tuesday morning Mom woke up with so much pain that she, herself, called the hospice nurse… Less than 48 hours later, she passed away… It is only because of your prayers that she did not suffer and only had to deal with pain for less than 48 hours.  Thank you so much for praying for her.  It looks like the funeral will be Monday, March 12.

On a different note, we are also seeing the results of your prayers in other areas and we are greatly rejoicing and encouraged. First, two young people accepted Christ as their Savior when Nancy taught their group. They were so excited, and we were too!  Also, remember we asked you to pray about our needed increase in support of $1790/month? The Lord has given us an increase of $225/month so far… and a new church (to us) has expressed an interest in supporting us…

[He goes on to say that they must be out of the house they are in by Sept. 1.] We try to look at it this way: the Lord is going to do what seems impossible to us and bring in our support and funds for a vehicle in the next 4 ½ months! … Please continue to pray this need will be met soon, enabling us to leave [for Brazil] as desired.

Tim & Nancy Pierce

 

From Ross & Cathy Hodsdon: They write that their trip to Manila was long, but the workshops with the Tagalog translators went well.  On the flight home they were delighted to run into a Thai pastor they knew well, with whom they will be working when they go to Thailand on March 15, Lord willing.  Since their return home, Ross has been resting; it took four days before he was able to sleep at night and he suffered general fatigue.  He had his regular monthly cancer treatment recently, and his doctor is pleased that a recent bone scan shows several areas of real improvement.  He asks for prayer for their son Carl and his family as they seek guidance for mission work in South America.   Ross & Cathy Hodsdon 

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012

 

 

PRESCHOOL NURSERY NEEDS: Nursery director Naomi Dickinson is working on a plan to update the infant and preschool rooms.  The cribs, which do not comply with new crib laws, have been replaced by pack-n-plays, so there are three cribs and two crib mattresses available for any member who needs one.  She is seeking gently used (in very good condition) items suitable for preschoolers: washable toys, books, dolls, and dress-up items.  Also, a couple of nice, sturdy, comfortable rocking chairs are needed.  If you have any of these items you’d like to donate to the nursery, please do not just bring them in and leave them but speak to Naomi first. Thank you!   

 

ELDERS TO FORM STUDY COMMITTEE: Based on the special congregational meeting of Feb. 16, the idea of a name change has been dropped, but the issue of establishing a K-5 Christian school will be explored. The elders are forming a committee to research the concept of creating a school here. If you are a church member and have an interest in being on the committee, please contact Mark Kamen by the end of this week. They would like to keep the initial committee size to about seven people and seek volunteers who are a) available during the day and b) have experience with Christian schools or knowledge that would assist the committee in researching the issues involved.

 

EASTER CHOIR REHEARSALS take place right after church; anyone interested in singing a number on Easter (April 8), please join the meeting with Becky Roberts, near the piano.

 

PASTOR STEVE’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at www.BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP is Monday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.  WORD OF LIFE Leaders will hold a planning meeting on Sunday, March 4, after church.

 

From the Food Pantry, in response to our Sunday School collections: Thank you for your recent donation of $171.50 to the Boothbay Region Food Pantry.  Monetary gifts provide us with funds to purchase food by the pound at Good Shepherd Food Bank.  This winter we have been seeing more residents of the Boothbay area who are having difficulty making ends meet. Some are elderly on fixed incomes and many are young families whose members are unable to find work.  The community has been incredibly generous in their gifts of food and money so we are able to keep our shelves stocked with nutritious choices.  Thank you again for sharing what you have with those in our region who struggle each and every day.

                             

COMING EVENTS:

March 18-25: Missions Conference here at the church.

      Sunday, March 18 – Potluck dinner after church, with our guests Wayne and Joyce Raychard, missionaries to Tanzania whom we support.

      Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast with missionary Tim Pierce, home on furlough from Brazil. He will also speak in church Sunday, March 25.

 

MISSIONARY NEWS:

From Tim & Nancy Pierce, missionaries to Brazil: [Summarized]

      The Lord is good all the time! …We went to see the doctor for my three- month checkup on my back. He is very pleased with my progress… I have the same restrictions I’ve had for the last three months, but I can now drive for about 20 minutes at a time… Wanting to balance respect for the doctor, let the bone heal well, and yet get back on the road making contacts for meetings is a real challenge for me.  God can do the impossible!  Thank you so much for your prayers.  God has been answering, and that is the only reason I feel so great.  Thank you for your prayers for Nancy’s recovery as well…She still has quite a bit of pain and swelling [in her foot] at times… She really concentrates to try not to walk with a limp… and she’s looking forward to the day she doesn’t have to wear tennis shoes to church!

        Adding to the pressure to continue making contacts with pastors is our need for support… The amount we need to return to the field is $1,790/month in addition to our current support. The biggest part of that is the doubling of rent we will face when we return, from $730 to $1,450/month.  We are also required to set aside money each month to meet our medical deductible on our next furlough.  This is very important. We have felt crushed by the deductible this furlough, since we were not able to set aside funds each month last term.  We are also required to restart setting aside funds for retirement.  These three things make up the majority of our needed increase.  Please fervently pray for the Lord to supply this need. It is our desire to return to Brazil in September… our resident permit will be in jeopardy [soon after that]. Please pray for the increase in our support, funds for a vehicle in Brazil, meetings in new churches to fill open dates, safety traveling, and our continued recovery from surgery.  We are truly grateful for your prayers and support.

         Note: Tim will be here March 24-25 for our Missions Conference.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012

 

 

A SPECIAL BUSINESS Meeting will be held this Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. to elect a member to the Elder Board and to discuss further some items brought up at the Quarterly Meeting, including exploring the possibility of opening a K-5 Christian school in the church.

 

THE PASTOR’S SERMONS are now being put on the Internet on Monday morning.  Read the text at www.BoothbayBaptist.blogspot.com.

 

FREE ICE FISHING DAY is next Saturday, Feb. 18, when no license is needed.  Join Doug Wood, his family and friends in some ice fishing, a potluck meal, and warm breaks by a woodstove in a cabin.  Call Doug and Angela, 529-6323, if you are interested.

 

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! 

Eve:  Adam, do you love me?

Adam:  Who else?

What did the boy squirrel say to the girl squirrel?

I’m nuts about you!

What did the French chef give his wife for Valentine’s Day?

A hug and a quiche!

 

VALENTINE MINISTRY.  The Word of Life Olympians will visit the Gregory Wing Nursing Home on Wednesday, Feb. 15, to sing to the residents and to pass out Valentines. Parents and kids will meet there at 6:15 p.m.

 

BABY BOTTLES for CareNet are due back Sunday, Feb. 19.

 

THE LADIES’ Tuesday morning Bible study is on hold until March.

 

IS THERE INTEREST in starting up a men’s breakfast once a month

 here at the church?  If so, please speak with Pastor Steve or elder Doug

Wood and let them know which day of the week is best for you.

 

SUBSTITUTE(S) NEEDED: The Christian Education Board is looking for one or more people who would be willing to be substitute teachers for children’s Sunday School classes this spring and/or summer.  Any availability is welcome.  Contact Mary Ann Nash.

 

MISSIONARY NEWS:

 

From Ray & Fay Christy, Through the Fire Ministries ~

We have been blessed with being able to minister in several different churches – Ray “guest preaching” for pulpit supply and Fay ministering in music. Fay has also been doing a lot of music at adult/senior living facilities – they love music and the old hymns! Ray has been attending several monthly Pastors’ fellowship meetings and has also been taking a Christian Leaders course (along with Pastor Steve Nash) for training Christian leaders within the church and for applied practical Christianity.

Prison ministry finds us traveling a lot, to more and more of the different correctional facilities, including a youth (high-school-age girls and boys) facility. This youth group was skeptical at first, what with us older people going in to play music and talk to them. However, they have since come to accept the ‘old people’ – they like Fay’s songs, and they listen to what Ray has to say about his life and Jesus. Fay is hoping to share her testimony soon as well. We love to see Jesus making a difference in their lives, as only He can, and does.

We are excited to have the opportunity to be “spotlighted” on Christian radio station WBCI (105.9 FM). They are airing short segments (Ray sharing devotionals and snippets of Fay’s songs) to highlight our Through the Fire Ministries February 11-17. We hope you can listen in! 

We will also be taking a Biblical Counseling Training course (Fay has already gone through some training) for the next few months. We are finding the need for this more and more in our ministry, and we look forward to seeing what God is going to do through this course.

Fay’s new music CD is coming along nicely

Prayer requests:

- our children and family for salvation

- safety as we travel on the winter roads

- we will be effective for Christ as we minister

- God will open doors for continued ministry opportunities

Visit www.throughthefireministries.org and www.faychristy.com.

We thank you for all your encouragement, prayers, support, and friendship. God bless you.