March 17, 2013

DESTINY

Introducing Today’s SermonBy: Pastor Grace

"Destiny"Th e three most important philosophical questions that have ever been asked are these:

1) Where did I come from?

2) Why am I here or what is my purpose?

3) Where am I going?

Th e Scriptures address all three of these questions in great detail. Th e fi rst three chapters of Genesis answer question number one. Genesis 4 through Revelation 19 answers the second question. And Revelation 20-22 answers question number three. Th ose who reject the Scriptures and the notion that they are authoritative in any way are left to speculate and postulate their own reasons for this thing that we call “life.” Th e most fundamental of all questions is “What is eternal?” Th ree possible answers: nothing, something, or some One.

Th e fi rst three and last three chapters of the Bible create an incredible amount of controversy. Th e reason for that is simple — the answers to these questions hinge on the interpretation of the information in these chapters, that is, if they are seen as credible in any way.

If there is an eternity past, not a “nothing” but a something or some One, what lies ahead in the future, in the Ever-After, something or some One? Or maybe eternity, the Ever-After is intended to be inhabited by someones!

“And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven … the tabernacle of God is with men

. . . and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.” (Revelation 21:2,3).

And they lived happily Ever-After.

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SUNDAY MORNING • 10:00 A.M.Pastor Grace

Destiny

SUNDAY • 6:00 P.M.Pastor Grace

Bible Study

WEDNESDAY EVENING • 7:00 P.M.David Yaussy

1 Kings 18 – Elijah vs. Th e Prophets of Baal

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR MARCH 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

17 6:00 P.M. WOW Bible Study -Me, Myself, and Lies—Wedge Room

19 No SCHOOL

Legislative Day (Albany)

No WOW Bible Study.

9:00-10:30 P.M. Men’s Prayer Meeting

— Wedge

23 10:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. Dress-A-Girl Event—

D-102 (See the ad.)

8:00-9:30 A.M. Men’s Prayer Meeting —

Cafe

LOOKING AHEAD28 7:00 P.M. Merge United College Bible

Study — Summit Classrooms

29 Good Friday - Offi ce Closed/NCA Closed

31 Resurrection Sunday

NO EVENING SERVICE

Pastor Grace came on Staff at FBBC 40 years ago on Tuesday, March 19.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

About the BulletinSUNDAY • March 17, 2013

VOLUME 47 ISSUE 11

This Bulletin is a publication of:

First Bible Baptist Church

Thank YouRick Marsh and FamilyTh e Marsh Family would like to thank all those who helped us in any way during Charlene's cancer. Her home going was both joyful and sad. She will be missed. God bless you all.

Mark Weston and FamilyOur church family is bonded by the Spirit through our Father above. Your cards, calls, prayers, and all acts of love are truly appreciated. Th ank you.

Missionary NewsCards for Christ

Over 700 handmade cards for all occasions will be on sale in the Commons on March 24, after both services. Proceeds from the sale will benefi t our own missionaries sent from FBBC. Suggested donation per card is $2. All cards are blank on the inside for your own personal message. Plan now to help us sup-port our missionaries.

Dress a Girl Around the World

Summit Senior High Classroom

Saturday, March 23, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

In support of Merge Dominican trip in June.

Materials needed: Wide double bias tape; 5/8", 1" Grosgrain ribbon;

Volunteers are needed for doll stations, sewing stations, cutting fabric / pocket stations, ironing stations, dress kit and bias tape making stations. We can use help with set up and tear down. Contact Renae DeFrance for info 943-8791; defrance@rochester.rr.com; Facebook Renae DeFrance

Annual Sheriff's Appreciation•Friday, April 19, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry will hold a Banquet in honor of the Mon-roe County Sheriff 's department. •Location: Burgundy Basin Inn-1361 Marsh Rd., Pitts-ford•Guest Speaker: Rick Sweenie - Regional Director •For Free tickets: Paul Burress at

; 753-4032• Tickets will be taken at the door. •All seating is fi rst come, fi rst served. • Th is is an adult only event. •A love off ering will be taken.

In honor of Charlene Marsh's faithful service in our Awana Ministry, especially in spite of her failing health, and by the family's request for contributions to be made to Awana Clubs, we have established the Char-lene Marsh Memorial Awana Scholarship Fund. Th ese contributions will be used to adopt Awana clubs in third world countries and to assist less-advantaged children right here—reaching boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and training them to serve Him.

MISSIONARY MINUTEHere are some Highlights from this week’s missionary. Read it. It will take you a minute.By Rev. Tom Stiles

Th ink Spring! I am thankful that winter is about done for this year. Spring is my favorite time of the year. It is exciting to see things coming back to life again.

Spring is also a busy time of year for our ministry. Legislative Day is Tuesday, March 19 and is the most important date in our ministry calendar. It’s the day that we invite Christians to join us at the State Capitol for the day. Th is year we have an exciting program planned: Melissa Ohdens, an abortion survivor, will “put a face” on our battle for life; Les Bernal from Stop Predatory Gambling will inform us of the dangers of authorizing more casinos in New York; Kenyon Cureton from Family Research Council will invite pastors to become a “Watchman on the Wall” and make a diff erence; and newly elected Senator Kathy Machione will inform us of her battle for the Second Amendment.

Spring is also the time of the New York Association of Christian Schools’ Fine Arts and Academic Competition. Th is year over 100

students participated in music, art, photography, spelling bees, preaching, story-telling, etc. Th e “main event” was

held on Friday, March 8 in Binghamton, NY.

Spring also is the time seniors apply for colleges and Federal Student Aid. Th ere are new guidelines that have created some confusion about qualifi cations at New York community colleges. I have talked with or corresponded with several Registrars, and have an appointment with offi cials at the New York Department of Education later this month. Please pray that we can resolve the confusion so these students can receive the aid available to other graduates.

Spring also means the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Th is year Tony Saxton, “my little brother” and I are going to do a week-end conference at Fellowship/Lighthouse Baptist Church in Unadilla, NY (Friday and Saturday night, Sunrise Service, Sunday School, and a.m. Service). Th e pastor of this church, Mike Amos, was promoted to glory on December 23 last year, after 32 years of service. We hope to be a blessing to his church.

Spring also means some teaching – I am teaching a class on Comparative Religions at North Star Bible Institute on Wednesday nights; and the American Government class at Northstar Christian Academy.

Of course, this Spring I will also be preaching and presenting our ministry in churches. Here is the schedule:

March 17 Bible Baptist Temple, Rochester, NY

March 24 Terrace Baptist Church-Binghamton, First Baptist Church, Port Crane, NY

March 29-31 Fellowship/Lighthouse Baptist Church, Unadilla, NY

April 7 Latham Bible Baptist Church, Latham, NY

April 14 Calvary Bible Church, Grieg, NY

April 21 Open

April 28 Greece Assembly of God, Rochester

Th ank you for your partnership in the ministry.

Your Servants for Jesus’ sake,

Rev. Tom and Barb Stiles

Café ColumnSign up for Wednesday dinners.

Can you help: We are in need of people to help with set up and serving 4:00-7:00 p.m. If you would be interested in helping, even once a month, please con-tact Donna Cottorone at

or 392-8960.

WEDNESDAY’S MENU

PizzaSoup / Salad

Dessert

To sign up for a 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. seating, you

can prepay at the South North Welcome Center. We will also take sign-ups for the next week

on Wednesday evenings. For your convenience, you can send your reservation via email to

before 11:00 A.M. on the Tuesday

of that week to sign-up and pay at the door. Cost: Children 2 and under are

free, $3.00/child 3-10 years old, $5.00/person

over 10.

You may turn your fi lled tubes into Vinnie or Kelly

Tumia in the Summit room or bring them back to the

table.

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1st through 6th grade will be collecting sup-plies for an orphan's school in Africa during the month of March. We need paper, pens, calculators, globes, library books and any other school items. We are asking for a dollar or two to be included with your donation to help with the shipping of these items to Seattle to be placed in a container. You can drop your donations off at any of the classrooms. Th ey are competing against each other.

Jen Stanbro is a Jesus-loving wife, mom, musician, and teacher. She is grateful for every opportunity to bring glory, honor, and attention to the God of the universe through His gifts of music. She is currently raising funds to record her very fi rst full-length album, fi lled with music to glorify God and min-ister to the souls of every listener. She would be blessed beyond measure to

have you join her and follow along as God breathes life into His ministry. You can fi nd her at www.kickstarter.com and search Jen Stanbro, or at www.jenstanbro.com.

One of Our Own

SPORTS MINISTRYO U T R E A C H

G&T Spring and Summer SportsReaching Th is Generation Now!

• Th e National Alliance for Sports reports that 65% of kids in the US (around 20 million) register for various sports leagues EVERY YEAR!

• A Sports Illustrated survey says that 62% of adult males and 48% of adult females compete in sports WEEKLY!

Just imagine if those same per-centages of our community were playing with us! What outreach potential!

America loves sports and Sports Ministry will most defi nitely draw people – but only if they are invited. But it’s not just about the games - G&T Athletics is a great way to build relationships and to be a light to our community for Christ. We are asking our FBBC congregation to invite your un-churched friends, family, and neighbors. Invite just one to be a part of the ministry this

year. Help us get the word out. If you'd like to put a G&T Baseball sign in your yard to encourage participation, contact Rik Benson.

G&T Door Hangers are available at both welcome centers. Take as many as you need but only what you need.

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NORTHSTARNEWS

orthstar Christian Academy invites you to

run in its 5th annual race – the inaugural 5K

on April 27, 2013. The race begins in front of

NCA, located at 332 Spencerport Road. The

route follows a flat course through Lions Park

to Trolley Blvd. and then back to NCA. The

course is certified to be accurate by the

USATF. Pick up a registration form at the

school or online at:

www.northstarchristian.info

NORTHSTAR CHRISTIAN ACADEMYPRESENTING THE

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April 27

5th Annual

5 Miler - $20 by April 19 $25 April 19 to race day

Our event is Sanctioned by USATF.

Contact:Chris Boshnack @ 429-5530 orchris.boshnack@northstarchristian.info

SPONSORED BY

NY12106KL

Fund-raiser for the Jr. Sr. Banquet

Chicken and pulled pork combo, 2 sides (your choice) Cajun corn, BBQ beans, Mac salad, & mustard coleslaw, corn bread. Come and support the Junior Class. You can pick up a ticket today a the North Welcome Center or purchase the meal that night.

Sticky Sticky Lips Lips BBQBBQ

Sticky Lips BBQ at NCA, Friday

March 22 3:30-6:30 p.m.

$10 a plate.

MISSION MISSION STATEMENTSTATEMENT

• Love God!• Love God!

• Lo• Love People!ve People!

• Ser• Serve Others!ve Others!

• Te• Tell Everyone!ll Everyone!

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