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Ogden Baptist Church

News and Happenings

Equipping God’s people for sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ

February 2017 Volume 2

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A Message from the

Pulpit Committee…

The Pulpit Committee continues to meet and work through the process of finding a new minister. Alan Newton, the region’s Executive Minister, met with us and answered many of our

questions. We also met with Rev. Nancy Leport and asked her to be our Interim Pastor on a part time basis. She has

accepted and will start around the 5th of February.

The next step in our process will be to create small group discussions with our Congregation. We will be holding these at convenient times so all members can participate and be heard. The outcome of these discussions will help us determine what

we would like in our next Pastor. Once we know what we want, we can access the available minister data base and start

looking at candidates.

The Pulpit Committee continues to meet and will be including

members who are out of town using various technology.

By using video conferencing and cell phones we should not be

delayed when committee members are away.

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Looking Ahead

March 1 Ash Wednesday March 4 White Cross Work Day March 5 Cameron Bowl-a-Thon March 9 Laurel Guild Meeting

March 12 Daylight Savings Time begins! March 14 Trustees & Deacons Church Council March 25/26 Spencerport Community Chorus Spring Concerts

Church Office hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs. and Fri from 9:30am-12:30pm

Office closed on Wednesdays

AMERICA FOR CHRIST OFFERING 2017 Cultivating Leaders, Equipping Disciples

Healing Communities

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February Birthdays

1– Tommy Cole 3– Thomas Castellano 3– Anthony Castellano

4– Bette Wiebeld 8– Andy Cole 8– Laurie Cole

8-Lydia DeSormeau 11– Elaine Hill

11– Meghan Bryan 12– Charlotte Plyter

14– Nancy Dean 14– Carole Palmer 17– Lincoln Cole

23– Eric Feuerherm 27– Daniel Vargo

27– Kelsey Wilson

“Love one another as I have loved you.”

John 13:34

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February Highlights

Wednesday Feb. 1 - Kid’s Faith Discovery 6p, Beginner’s Yoga 6p, Choir 7p Thursday Feb. 9 — Laurel Guild 7p

Sunday Feb. 5 — Sunday School at 9:30a, Worship at 10:55a Monday Feb. 6 — Chair Yoga 10a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Feb. 7 — AA meets Wednesday Feb. 8 - Kid’s Faith Discovery 6p, Beginner’s Yoga 6p, Choir 7p

Sunday Feb. 12 — Sunday School - 9:30a, Worship - 10:55a Monday Feb. 13 — Chair Yoga 10a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Feb. 14 - Trustees & Deacons meet at 6:30p Church Council at 7:30p AA meets Wednesday Feb. 15 - KidzMin Valentines Party 6p-7:30p, Beginner’s Yoga 6p, Choir 7p

Sunday Feb. 19 — Sunday School - 9:30a, Worship - 10:55a Monday Feb. 20 — Chair Yoga 10a Tuesday Feb. 21 — AA meets Wednesday Feb. 22 - Kid’s Faith Discovery 6p, Choir 7p

Sunday Feb. 26 — Sunday School - 9:30a, Worship - 10:55a Monday Feb. 27 — Chair Yoga 10a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Feb. 28 — AA meets

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Spencerport Community Chorus The Community Chorus will be participating in the

PRISM Concert at Eastman Theater on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm

This concert is FREE and open to the public. Get there early, the theater fills up quickly!

(Several church members participate)

OBC Choir & Music In honor of Valentines Day,

our music director Suzy Feuerherm would like to

invite the congregation to make hymn suggestions

for the month of February. If you have a hymn

you would like to sing or hear the choir sing

please let Suzy know!

A Message from the Choir Director : To the entire congregation of Ogden Baptist Church,

thank you so very much for your generous Christmas Gift. You are all so very special

to me! I love bringing music to this place and

working with all of the talented musicians both in the choir here as well as with special

guests. I am blessed by OBC in so many ways! Thank you again and always.

With love, Sue Feuerherm

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Thank you to all Annual Report writers! The report went together smoothly and was a good review of 2016.

Special thanks to our church officers, board and committee members for all you accomplished throughout the year.

Blessing to all as we begin 2017!

A thank you shout out to the Laurel Guild and friends for preparing lunch to enjoy as part of the Annual Meeting.

Everything was delicious and the meeting went smoothly!

Thank you! Reverend Joy Bergfalk for helping to fill our pulpit and set our

minds at ease with deep breathing as we give our anxieties over to Jesus for

the New Year!

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Wednesday Night Faith Discovery For the month of February we will explore the book of Ezekiel. Discovering the mystery of his visions and the relevance they

have in today’s society.

Mark the Date! February 15 @ 6p-7:30p Kidzmin will host a Valentines Day Bash! Fellowship, games,

crafts and refreshments will be provided.

Bring a friend to share the love!

Children Ages 4 to 12 are welcome Wednesday Evenings at 6pm in The Children’s Resource Room.

Beginner’s Yoga Our resident Yoga instructor is offering some additional

beginner’s yoga courses! The courses will run Wednesday nights @ 6p

(Same time as Faith Discovery so bring your kids!) The classes will run through February 15.

See Linda for additional info

KidzMin Moment A special thank you and short message from our Children’s Director

I’d like to thank the entire congregation here at OBC again for their

generosity, support and love. The many gifts, compliments , hugs and well wishes I

received during the holiday season were more than enough to keep me happily

blessed throughout the new year.

As we jump into 2017, we’ve added a new

spotlight section to our monthly newsletter to highlight more of the goings on of our

smaller congregation members.

If you witness a special moment with one of our children

or snap a candid shot don’t hesitate to submit to the office for next month’s

‘Kidzmin Moment’ spotlight.

January’s Spotlight is on Heidi F! Asked while reading Matthew 1:1-1

“This is just a long list of dads.

Didn't anyone have moms in Bible times?”

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Laurel Guild Thursday, February 9 at 7:00pm

This month’s meeting will be held at the home of Joyce Mance

(We will meet at church if there is much snow.)

All women are invited join us for service and fellowship. Come and share your ideas!

Don’t forget to pick up your 2017 Church Family

Women’s Auxiliary

We continue to collect aluminum cans and plastic bottles to raise funds for mission support.

Thank You!

Contact Nancy Dean with questions and for pick-up. 293-9211

White Cross Work Day

Coming up on Saturday March 4 from 9a to 12noon Auxiliary and Guild invite everyone to come to the

Fellowship Hall that morning and help roll bandages and pack school kits.

The school kit bags will once again be decorated by our children’s ministry!

Mark your calendars NOW!

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Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf Needs

Canned fruit, pudding mix, Jell-O, canned meat, stew, hash,

chili, packaged cookies and rice.

Cash and/or gift cards are also welcome,

see Elaine Hill.

Mary’s Place For Refugee Outreach in the Maplewood area

For info about Mary’s Place go to: www.marysplaceoutreach.org to find out more about programs and volunteering!!

Item donations: Clothing - Including shirts, pants, sweaters, coats, shoes, sneakers, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, shorts and sandals.

We only accept new, packaged socks and underwear. Kitchen Household items - Including dishes, cups, mugs, silverware, utensils, cookware, bakeware, and small, working kitchen appliances.

414 Lexington Avenue, Rochester 14613 Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 5:00pm

Phone: (585) 270-8626

Mission of Stephen Ministry at Ogden Baptist Share the love of Jesus Christ by providing one-to-one,

distinctively Christian care to individuals who are experiencing life’s challenges and difficulties.

A class forming for spring - see Stephen leader, Pat Haines

AND

Cameron Night at The Genesee Brew House Tasting Room 25 Cataract St. Rochester, NY 14605

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Come to the Tasting Room at The Genesee Brew House on Wednesday, February 8th from 6:00-8:00 pm to

support Cameron.

Cameron has been designated as a charity of the quarter at The Genesee Brew House Tasting Room. They will receive a portion of all Tasting Room proceeds from January through March. In honor of this, supporters are encouraged to visit

frequently and to attend the special celebration on February 8!

We Cameron

It is time to plan for Cameron’s

Annual Bowl-a-thon! March 5, 2017 1:30 pm

This year’s event will be held at Bowl-a-Roll 1560 Jefferson Rd. Rochester, 14623

Once again, this year teams will compete for the

“Cameron Cup.” The winning team will take it

home along with bragging rights!

The entry fee is $25 per person – your entry fee includes two

games, shoe rental, pizza, soda and many great prizes

Gather a team of 5-6 bowlers

Start collecting pledges/donations to bring

Sign-up sheets will be posted soon!