SUNDAY, September 16, 2012

 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED with the Rally Day Breakfast last Sunday!  Dick Crocker, Stan Lewis and Mary Ann Nashwere busy in the kitchen and were helped by all who brought casseroles and other breakfast foods. Many folks enjoyed a delicious meal along with friendly fellowship and an introduction to teachers as a kickoff to the new Sunday School year.   

 

     NEXT SUNDAY, Sept. 23: YOSHITO KATO, our Word of Life missionaryin Japan,will be here to bring us an update in church and Sunday School.  Mr. Kato will be staying in the Boothbay region for a week, Sept. 22-29.  It has been several years since he has visited, and he has gone through many trials including the death of his dear wife and the tsunami of last year.  Please pray for him and pray that we may be a blessing and an encouragement to him.

 

     ALSO NEXT SUNDAY: BREMEN CHURCH SENDOFF.  We will be dedicating and sending off our own homegrown missionaries – the Woods, the Goldens, the Dickinsons and the Pallottas – as they plant a new church on the next peninsula, in Bremen, starting Sept. 30.

 

A POTLUCK LUNCHEON will follow the service next Sunday, Sept. 23, both to welcome Mr. Kato and to celebrate the Bremen outreach.

Please sign up today to bring a casserole, salad and/or dessert.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to Richard and Joanne Cain on the birth of

their grandson Austin Sawyer, son of David and Leah Cain, on Sept.

10 in California, weighing 8 lbs, 6 ozs, 21“ long. Richard and Joanne

are spending a few weeks in CA helping out the family.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

 

      

   WORD OF LIFE FASCAR RALLY will kick off the church youth groups for the year on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m.  This is a family event involving kids of all ages. Bring your own Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars, or we have a supply here for kids to use on the computerized track.  Trophies, medals and

other prizes will be awarded for the various age groups.  Eric Brown of Word of Life will be here to introduce the Word of Life program.

 

     LIVING PROOF LIVE,a women’s conference with Christian author and teacher Beth Moore in Lewiston Nov. 2-3, Friday evening 6:00-9:30 p.m. and Saturday morning 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  Cost is $65.00 per person. Please sign up on the sheet posted in the foyer.  FMI see lifeway.com or speak to Pam Kamen or Nancy Van Dyke.

 

         CALLING ALL NEW (and old) CHURCH MEMBERS: If you are willing to serve in the infant or preschool nursery during church, please see Mary Ann Nash or Robin Beck as a new schedule needs to be put together.  We also need a few more volunteers to greet, to do Junior Church, and to read Scripture on Sunday mornings as we are losing some families to the church plant in Bremen.  Thank you for your willingness to serve!

 

          THE CHURCH HAS A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS:

                              boothbaybaptist@ne.twcbc.com

 

          COMING EVENTS:

                Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. – Quarterly Business Meeting

                 Saturday, Nov. 17 – Coastal Christian School Craft Fair

                

CALLING PRAYER WARRIORS to pray for America: The National Day of Prayer (NDP) Task Force has called a Solemn Assembly in Washington D.C. Oct. 3-7 for such a time as this.  Based on Psalm 50:1-6, this special prayer gathering will focus on all institutions of government within Washington D.C. and include outdoor, corporate worship near the steps of the Capitol building, as well as at the base of the Washington Monument.  Groups will meet with various congressional leaders, travel to the Pentagon, the Supreme Court, and many other locations to PRAY.  Visit www.Summons2012.com to learn more.

    

THE NDP TASK FORCE is also rallying Americans to pray for America wherever they are, remembering that we pledge allegiance to “one nation under God” and have imprinted our currency with “In God We Trust.”  We are issuing a challenge to you, and like-minded believers, to commit to Pray for America!  We long for you to not only Engage in prayer, but also to Equip and Encourage yourself and others around you… ultimately creating the opportunity for you to Encounter our Lord and Savior on a deeper level.  As we diligently seek our Lord, we expect our hearts, as well as the heart of America, to be changed.  If you feel you are up for this challenge, please visit www.Commit2Pray.com.

SUNDAY, August 19, 2012

 

 

AT A SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING on Aug. 8 the church voted to allow members to use the facility during weekdays for a group of homeschoolers to meet.  It was reported that a proposed Christian school will not be started due to lack of financial backing.  The homeschool group details are yet to be finalized.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! There are two women’s events coming up in the fall (contact info and sign-up sheet are on the bulletin board in the foyer): 

     Spiritual Disciplines of a Godly Woman,Saturday, Sept. 15, 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. here at the church with guest speaker (and former church member) Sondra Sutton.  All ladies welcome.

     Living Proof Live, a conference with Christian author/speaker/teacher Beth Moore in Lewiston Nov. 2-3, Friday evening 6:00-9:30 p.m. and Saturday morning 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  Cost is $65.00 per person.  FMI see lifeway.com.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

 

     WE GO BACK TO REGULAR HOURS on Sunday, Sept. 2:

          9:00 a.m. Prayer, 9:30 Sunday School, 10:45 Worship Service

 

     SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY BREAKFAST on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m.  A sign-up for food donations will be posted next week.

 

     WORD OF LIFE FASCAR RALLY will kick off the church youth groups for the year on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:00 p.m.  More details to come!

 

MISSIONARY NEWS:

 

From Wayne and Joyce Raychard, missionaries to Kenya ~

Dear friends at Boothbay Baptist:

     Thank you for giving toward our outgoing expenses.  It means a lot.  Of course, it’s all about God and we’re in this together for His glory (which happens to be our greatest satisfaction).

     Love, Wayne and Joyce

SPOTLIGHT on Duane & Miriam Mansveld, missionaries in Montreal, Canada (and our missionaries of the month for Sunday School offerings) ~

     Duane and Miriam Mansveld have been ministering to the homeless since 1993.  They were appointed by Missions Door in February 2001.  Duane and Miriam both felt called to minister to the thousands of homeless youth and adults in Montreal, Canada.  Their ministry, Pax Street Community, exists to help the homeless and marginalized to connect to God, through a relationship with Jesus Christ, to others, and to the world.  They believe in taking the Word of God to the people on the streets instead of asking the homeless to come to a church.

     After years of ministry they have not only earned their place within the street community, but are also known and respected by the downtown health and social service network.  Prayer and Compassion Walks are another part of their ministry where they lead church groups through downtown Montreal to talk and interact with the homeless.  They encourage the groups to put themselves in the shoes of a homeless person and ask, “Could you find a place to sleep?  What would you smell like? How would people look at you?”  These walks allow people to better understand the street life and to think about it in a new way.  When each walk is over, they give the participants a questionnaire to fill out and encourage them to reflect and search their hearts to see if they have any prejudice towards the homeless.  – From Missions Door 

     [More about the Mansvelds’ experiences next week]

 

From Tim & Nancy Pierce, missionaries to Brazil ~

     Thank you for your fervent prayers!  We want to update you on how the Lord is working… The Lord has literally opened the gates of Heaven and poured out His blessings.  We were lacking $1,000, and we are now lacking only $496!  Please keep praying!  The Lord may still get us to the field in September! 

     Some of you have asked us to again share how you can have a part in our support.  If the Lord leads you to do this, simply write a check for the monthly amount at which you wish to support us for the next four years (i.e. $16/month or $32/month, etc.)  In the memo area, write “Tim & Nancy Pierce.”  Then include a note explaining this is committed monthly support for the next 4 years and send it to Baptist Mid-Missions, P.O. Box 308011, Cleveland, OH 44130.

      Whether you support us financially and/or with prayer, we are thankful for each one of you and treasure your friendship.  Thanks again for your prayers — we know God will get us back to Brazil in His perfect time.                                                    In Christ, Tim and Nancy Pierce

 

SUNDAY, July 22, 2012

 

 

VBS IS THIS WEEK!  The theme is “Sonrise National Park VBS.” For kids age 4 through sixth grade, VBS is held Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  It includes Bible stories, games, skits, songs, crafts, and snacks!  If your children are not registered yet, you may register tomorrow, Monday, at 8:30 a.m. here at the church, or call Doris South, VBS Coordinator, 633-7514. 

 

A DOUBLE BABY SHOWER (two boys!) will be held by the Deaconesses for Erica Dickinson and Terri Bates right after church on Sunday, Aug. 5, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.  Erica is due Aug. 24, and Terri is due Oct. 10.  All ladies are invited to join in this celebration and honor these two moms; refreshments provided.

 

THE HOPE HAITIAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR, newly established with the help of Chuck & Barb House and Fay Christy,will be singing here on Sunday, August 12.  Help is needed to house and feed the children (ages 6-21) and their chaperones from Aug. 4-13.  If you are  interested or would like more information, speak to Barb, 633-7195.

 

THE SKY FAMILY of Prince Edward Island will be performing on Sunday, July 29, 6:00 p.m. at the Boothbay Region Community Fellowship (Industrial Park Road).  If you have never heard or seen them, don’t miss this “Gospel in blazing Irish dance and fiddles.” They perform lively Celtic music with guitar, piano and fiddles; they dance and tell stories.  Plan to attend, and bring a friend!

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! There are two women’s events coming up in the fall (contact info and sign-up sheet are on the bulletin board in the foyer): 

     Spiritual Disciplines of a Godly Woman,Saturday, Sept. 15, 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. here at the church with guest speaker (and former church member) Sondra Sutton.  All ladies welcome.

     Living Proof Live, a conference with Christian author/speaker/teacher Beth Moore in Lewiston Nov. 2-3, Friday evening 6:00-9:30 p.m. and Saturday morning 7:30 a.m. – 12 noon.  Cost is $65.00 per person.  FMI see lifeway.com. 

MISSIONARY NEWS

From Paul & Miriam Beliasov in Indonesia ~

     … We made it to our new home in Salatiga, Indonesia on July 5.

     The school where Paul will be teaching prepared a house for us, so we walked into a lovely home filled with all the basic necessities: stove, fridge, beds, closets, living room set, etc.  Once we got over jet-lag, we really started doing some shopping to make the house a home, and we feel we have made great proress in just one week… We have met a few of the other teachers who work at Mt. View, but many are in the US at the moment as it is summer break.  We are so thankful for these few weeks to settle before school starts on Aug. 8.

     Paul has done a great job putting to use all of the language that he studied in the US. Miriam and the kids are beginning classes with a lady who will come to the house.

     There are many things different about where we are now compared with Chittagong, Bangladesh.  One main difference is that Chittagong was a big city; Salatiga is comparatively a big village.  Our house is on a brick road with chickens running everywhere and goats next door.  It is quiet at night.  No cars, no honking, no crows; my ears aren’t sure what to do with themselves!

     The other difference we notice is that Chittagong is a port city so we lived at sea level, which meant tons of mosquitoes.  Salatiga is inland, at 2,000 feet elevation at the base of a volcano which reaches to 10,000 ft.  There are no mosquitoes (although lots of bats!)…

     The call to prayer is one thing that is the same.  Five times a day we are reminded of why we are here.  The neighborhood mosque is just about four doors down from us.  Thank you for your prayers as we made this big transition. It was wonderful to see so many of you while we were in the US.

                                                  Blessings abundant,  The Beliasov clan

 

From Tim & Nancy Pierce, church planters in Brazil, now in U.S. ~

     …We had been paying $1,150/month rent in Brazil but had to give up that house for furlough. In the area we feel the Lord is leading us to plant a church the rents have gone up to $2,000-5,000/month (perhaps fueled by the World Cup in 2014 and Olympics in 2016). The upward trend is faster and steeper than we ever imagined! Either God is directing us to another neighborhood … OR He will show Himself a mighty God to give us a house for $2,000 (or less) in the same neighborhood we think He may be leading us to… [For funding] we are officially at 84% … we continue to trust Him and are moving forward to return to Brazil as planned in September. Please pray for our support and adjustment to the empty nest. Thank you.

                                                    In Christ, Tim & Nancy Pierce

 

SUNDAY, June 17, 2012

Happy Father’s Day!

 

 

A good father is one of the most unsung,

unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the

most valuable assets in our society.  – Billy Graham

 

A SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING will be held right after church TODAY, June 17, to vote on the new slate of officers (list to be handed out then).  The meeting will be BRIEF.  All members are urged to stay after the service and move toward the front so a vote can be taken and counted.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to grandparents Bob & Lisa Conn and Dick & Shirley Brown.  The Conns have a new grandson, Hunter, born June 6 to Casey and Joanne Hughes in Laguna Nigel, California. The Browns also have a new grandson, their ninth grandchild, Sean Michael, born June 10 to Rich and Iva Brown in Germany. Pray for Rich who is serving in Afghanistan and will not get to meet his son until he has a leave in September.  Praise God for the miracles of new life!

 

GOD & COUNTRY DAY will be observed Sunday, July 1, with a service featuring guest speaker Carroll Conley of the Maine Civic League, patriotic music and recognition of veterans, followed by a family picnic/barbecue outside with grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. There will also be games and bubbles for the kids.  Please sign up, indicating how many will attend, and sign up to bring a side dish, salad, rolls, dessert or beverages. Remember to bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, and any other picnic essentials.  Helpers will be needed to grill, set up tables, and clean up.  NO SUNDAY SCHOOL July 1 so that set up can be done.  For more information, see Mary Ann Nash or members of the fellowship committee.

 

A SPECIAL TREAT FOR LADIES—Dr. Heather Fowler, a veteran missionary doctor serving in Bangladesh, will speak to ladies next Sunday, June 24, during the Sunday School hour in the lower level meeting room, 999B (new parsonage bldg).

 

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL classes for this week and next will feature Pastor Steve teaching on “Perspectives on the Holy Spirit.”

 

DONATIONS FOR VBS of 4-packs of sponges are needed; give to Doris South. VBS will be held July 23-27.

 

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN will appear in concert Friday, Aug. 31, 7:00 p.m. at the Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach. FMI call 888-718-4253 or go to seasidepavilion.org.

 

An Eclectic Tribute to Fathers

 

One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters. – George Herbert

 

A truly rich man is one whose children run into

his arms when his hands are empty.  – Unknown

 

A father is a guy who has snapshots in his wallet

where  his  money used to be.  – Unknown

 

By the time a man realizes his father was right, he usually

has a son who thinks he’s wrong.  – Charles Wadsworth

 

When I was a kid, I asked my father, “Daddy, will you take

me to the zoo?” He answered, “If the zoo wants you,

let them come and get you.”  ̶  Jerry Lewis

 

  The most important thing a father can do for his children

is to love their mother.  – Theodore Hesburgh,

President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame

 

It is my hope that my son, when I am gone, will remember me

not from the battlefield but in the home repeating with him

our simple daily prayer, “Our Father who art in Heaven.”

 – General Douglas MacArthur

 

For Dads who remember the days before disposable diapers:

Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat.  Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher’s mound.  Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together.  Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again. 

 ̶ Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968

 

SUNDAY, June 10, 2012

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS, Naomi and Chris Dickinson, on the birth of Katelyn Addison on May 31, weighing 9 lbs, 8 ozs!  Katelyn joins her big sister Aimee.

 

A SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING will be held right after church next Sunday, June 17, to vote on the new slate of officers.  The meeting will be BRIEF.  All members are urged to stay after the service and move toward the front so a vote can be taken and counted.

 

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A PARADE?  Our church will have a presence in the Windjammer Days street parade on Wednesday, June 27, to promote Vacation Bible School.  Enthusiastic faces are needed.  Sign up on the poster in the sanctuary or speak to Meredith Fowlie for more information.

 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27.  DONATIONS FOR VBS of 4-packs of sponges are needed; please give to Doris South. A meeting of VBS staff will be held this Tuesday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m.

 

THANK YOU, JANN BELIASOV, our resident gardener, for planting flowers out in front of the church – they add so much beauty to the grounds!

 

MICHAEL W. SMITH will appear in concert at the Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach on Friday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are $10.  See the Pavilion brochure on the bulletin board in the foyer or visit SeasidePavilion.org for details and for the full 2012 Summer Season schedule of entertainment, which also includes Christian comedian Ken Davis, sponsored by the Salvation Army.

 

PLEASE HELP take care of the church by turning off lights, closing windows, etc. when you are finished using the facilities and are the last one to leave.  Thank you.

 

MISSIONARY NEWS:

 

  From Yoshito Kato, Word of Life, Japan ~

       Greetings from Tokyo!  I have to admit, this year has been the toughest year of

my life.  As I face the reality of being alone and having to go grocery shopping, do my own cooking, cleaning and doing all the finances and still serving as a full-time missionary – it was only by God’s grace that I was able to make it this far.  Recently, though, things may be taking a toll on me.  I am having trouble with my lungs.  I cough constantly and there is a severe pain in my chest.  I have been to more than four different doctors, but they all say that everything is normal.  The physicians assume that my wife’s passing changed my life so drastically that the stress from it may be causing the malfunction.  Please pray for my health as I want to get back to the ministry as enthusiastically as I can.

         I planned for all SYME students, teachers and staff to go March 2-4 to the “Celebration of Hope” crusade, sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. This was held in Sendai where the earthquake and tsunami devastated the most. We served as ushers, greeters and security. Mr. Franklin Graham and some of our students prayed together before one of the meetings. Close to 12,000 people heard the Gospel and more than 400 people made commitments to Jesus over three days. 

         SYME graduation was held on March 24. We have special memories with these graduates and we will miss them greatly. Not only did we teach them the Bible and English, but we also acted out our Christian faith by distributing hot meals to the tsunami victims, serving at the Franklin Graham crusade, and participating in evangelistic activities through our local church… The new  school year at SYME has begun. The Lord has blessed SYME Japan with 24 students. God has brought 19 Japanese students and 5 Koreans!

         My mother passed away at the age of 92 in January. She was a faithful Christian. My father was the first one to become a Christian in my family. They helped to build the foundation of Christianity in Japan after WWII. My father received a very noble award, “Fukuin Kouro-Sho,” as the most effective man to spread the gospel in the 20th century. Behind every successful man there is always a wife who is actually making it happen. Even though she did not get any award while she was on this earth, I’m certain that she has received a greater reward in heaven for her faithfulness. My father started the church that I took over, and now my oldest son, Kazu, has taken over after me.  Please pray for wisdom as he pastors in Tokyo.

         One year has passed since my wife Hisako went to be with the Lord.  We had a memorial service on March 31 at the cemetery in Tokyo. Many non-Christian relatives and friends heard the gospel. 

         Thank you for being partners with us. I deeply appreciate your faithful prayers and support. May God bless you abundantly.

                                                                             Sincerely in Christ,

                                                                             Yoshito Kato

SUNDAY, June 3, 2012

 

    

  SUMMER HOURS START TODAY: Prayer 8:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:00-9:45,   Worship Service 10:00- 11:00.  This is in effect June, July and August.

 

   CONGRATULATIONS, OLYMPIANS! Students have earned several awards, being presented today in church. 

      

THANK YOU, JANN BELIASOV, our resident gardner, for planting flowers out in front of the church – they add so much beauty to the grounds!

 

MICHAEL W. SMITH will appear in concert at the Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach on Friday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are $10.  See the Pavilion brochure on the bulletin board in the foyer or visit SeasidePavilion.org for details and for the full 2012 Summer Season schedule of entertainment, which also includes Christian comedian Ken Davis, sponsored by the Salvation Army.

 

DONATIONS FOR VBS of 4-packs of sponges are needed; give to Doris South.

 

  THE BIBLE-IN-A-YEAR reading schedule for June is available on the back table, as are free copies of Our Daily Bread for June – August.

 

  PLEASE HELP take care of the church by turning off lights when you are finished using the facilities.  Thank you.

 

  MISSIONARY NEWS:

 

From Ross & Cathy Hodsdon, Baptist Mid-Missions ~

      We traveled back to the Philippines for the first time in 27 years to work with the three Tagalog translation committees.  During our two weeks there we checked several chapters for each committee working in Matthew, Mark and Acts.  It was wonderful to work with old friends and see their enthusiasm for the work.

      As Americans have found it nearly impossible to get visas for Venezuela, our Warao translation team has gone into overdrive trying to complete as much of the Old Testament as possible before long-time worker Marilyn Pitzer is forced to leave.  To speed the work, Cathy has been both working via the internet through questions that arise in the translation sessions and preparing new translation models… She has been working on the model for the Book of Ezra while that translation was being done in Venezuela.

        In March we traveled with the Champeons and Kristy Montgomery to northern Thailand for our first-ever check of Scriptures in Akha. Because of good work before the workshop, we were able to complete over half of Mark in the single week of work.  Translators from Akha communities in several countries helped in the checking.  The day before we left the Akha in Thailand, we received the back translation for the book of Romans in Pemon. Because of the present confusion in Venezuela, Bob Nosker is not able to work on site but communicates via the internet with the native translator. Beginning on the plane home, Ross worked to check as thoroughly as possible the back translation. One great advantage we have in this project is that the language is a close cousin to the Makusi we spoke in Brazil decades ago. This means that Ross knows a good percentage of the vocabulary and understands how the grammar works. Two weeks after we arrived home, he completed the check and emailed it back to Bob. He and his translator are now going over all the suggestions and questions that we gave them. Each time they complete a few chapters, they send their questions to us. Then we initiate another round of suggestions for changes. Once the check of the Pemon Romans was completed, Ross began working on the remainder of the book of Mark in Akha… We are looking forward to a very complicated electronic check involving at least three countries of the five Akha homelands to complete the check of Mark in their language…             – Ross & Cathy

 

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.