Friday, March 12, 2010

We will be receiving the America for Christ Offering during the month of March. Extra envelopes are available in the sanctuary. Please give prayerfully.

American Baptist Women will be going to the Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network in Binghamton to cook, serve food, and interact with the families for their Thursday Night Diner Bell on March 18th.

Wednesday thru Friday – April 1st and 2nd

A self-directed pilgrimage thru ’stations’ in the church to help prepare hearts and minds f o r the crucifixion and resurrection.

“I envision First Baptist to be a place where each of us is fully engaged in the life of the church, men and women, boys and girls . . . laughing and weeping . . . celebrating the goodness of God inside the church and out in the community.

March 14 – The Power of Generosity (I Timothy 6:17-19)

One of the characteristics of our Christian faith that I appreciate so much is the promise of new beginnings. Time and time again throughout the Old Testament we read about God renewing His covenant with the children of Israel. The story seems to be a familiar one in which the Israelites wander away from their relationship with God and begin to chase after the various pagan deities that are worshiped by people in the surrounding regions.

A New Heaven and a New Earth – Revelation 21:1-5