FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 216 Sunset Road Willingboro New Jersey 08046

609-871-2015 fbcwillingboro.org Transforming Lives with the Word of God

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THE LORD’S DAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Piano Prelude (Please quietly prepare to worship with us ) Debbie Lynn Wolf

Text of Meditation Psalm 115:1-18

Praise & Worship: “O for a Thousand Tongues” #76 “May Jesus Christ Be Praised” #87 “Praise the Name of Jesus” #93

Recognition of Visitors

Announcements

Prayer

Worship in Giving Debbie Lynn Wolf

Scripture Reading Genesis 45:1-8

Song of Assurance: “Blessed Be Your Name”

Message “Returns, Repentance & Pastor Gary Tum Suden Revelations…” Genesis 43:1 – 45:28

Prayer

Song of Response: “Change My Heart, Oh God”

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Hymns Message “Hezekiah’s (God’s) Victory Pastor Gary Tum Suden Over Assyria…” 2 Kings 18:17 – 19:37

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September 10, 2017 AM “Real Heroes & Christ Like Characters” “Returns, Repentance & Revelations…”

Genesis 43:1-45:28

Eternal Truth: The Reality of Repentance is revealed in a changed attitude toward people and difficult circumstances.

I. The Brothers Return…(Genesis 42:35-38; 43:1-43)…

A. The Big Test…(Reuben, Judah, Jacob)…(Gen. 42:35-43:14)…

B. The Big Meeting…(Gen. 43:14-34)…

C. The Bigger Test…(Gen. 44:1-15)…

II. The Brothers Respond...(Genesis 44:16-34; Matt. 3:8; Luke 3:8)… A. To Each Other…(Gen. 44:16-17; Luke 3:8)…

B. To Joseph…(Gen. 44:18-34)…

III. Joseph Reveals Himself…(Genesis 45:1-28; 2 Cor. 7:8-11)… A. Joseph’s Revelation…(Gen. 45:1-15)…

B. Pharaoh’s Instruction…(Gen. 45:16-24)…

C. The Family’s Response…(Gen. 45:25-28)…

D. Our Applications…

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September 10, 2017 PM “Real People of the Bible”

“Hezekiah’s (God’s) Victory Over Assyria…” 2 Kings 18:17-19:37

Eternal Truth: God uses real people with resolute faith to proclaim His Truth in

every generation.

I. Sennacherib Boasts Against the Lord…(2 Kings 18:17-37)…

II. Isaiah Assures Deliverance…(2 Kings 19:1-19:7)…

III. Sennacherib’s Threat & Hezekiah’s Prayer…(2 Kings 19:8-19)…

IV. The Word of the Lord Concerning Sennacherib…(2 Kings 19:20-34)…

V. Sennacherib’s Defeat & Death…(2 Kings 19:35-37)…

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Returning Choir Members: Please check your

mailbox and your e-mailbox for upcoming

announcements for our social dinner and first choir rehearsal of the season. Our first rehearsal for new and returning Choir members will be on Wednesday,

September 13 at 7:30 PM. Please have your music

ready and up to date! You may come as early as 7 PM

to work on your binders or come when the church is

open during the week to prepare your music for the new season.

Name that Singer: Have you heard some melodious melodies around you? Can you

suggest a singer for the choir? We are looking for them – and you! - if God is calling

any of you to sing for Him in our Choir (ages teen through adult). Please plan to join

us on Wednesday, September 13th when we will welcome newcomers. You will have

a brief audition before that time if you let Cindi Decker know of your interest.

Worship Teams: The Middle School Praise Team is looking for students to join! If you

are interested in singing or playing please see Mrs. Decker on September 17th or

sign your name to the Praise Team poster. As soon as we have enough singers we

will plan our rehearsals. We already have a song in mind from Word of Life Summer

Camp!

Christmas Musical Coming Soon! We are gearing up for auditions for children

ages 7 and up for the Christmas musical on December 9th and 10th! We should be

ready to begin auditions at 1 PM on September 24th. Children will need to bring a

parent to register and to audition. These auditions are for Main Cast and require

extra rehearsals in addition to regular Sunday afternoon rehearsals which run each

Sunday until the performances. Children in the Chorus are required to sing and act.

Parents will be expected to help as lunch/rehearsal monitors and assistants

throughout the two months. Other adults are welcome to sign up to help with this

important support need. Rehearsals will begin in October and children will bring

their lunch at that time.

ABBA Certificates – If you shop at Shop Rite or Acme, please consider buying a gift card from either store, in denominations from $5 to $100. It is an exact exchange of money, with no surcharge, and five cents of every dollar benefits ABBA Pregnancy Crisis Center. Please stop at the Welcome Center before or after every morning service to make your purchase. It’s an easy way to show you are pro-life!

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YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

LADIES!! Please join us for a Baby Shower on Sunday, October 8th at 3:00 pm in the gym, honoring Keith and Erika Stepheny on the upcoming arrival of their baby. They are registered at Amazon Baby Registry, Babies-R-US and Target. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board and we’re asking if you would please bring your favorite dessert. If you have any questions please see or call Angela Ferguson (home: 609-880-0008) or Jill Melton (cell: 609-744-9641).

Thank you, thank you, First Baptist of Willingboro, NJ

I am so grateful for your inspiring and encouraging cards, texts, phone calls and letters to me during my illness. I have truly been blessed by each one. Deuteronomy 33:12, this scripture was given to me and led me through a painful recovery. God is using your prayers and very kind words to strengthen my body and my faith and empower me to move boldly into the future trusting Him. It’s soooo amazing what the Word of God can do… Praise and Glory to JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOR AND LORD. Because He Lives, Regina Brummell

THE BRIDGE

Youth Leaders’ Meeting TODAY

following the AM service in room

20 & 21.

The BRIDGE OPENS Sept. 15th –

7:30 p.m.

New Registration in Narthex

(outside the sanctuary).

Community Service Opportunity for Youth and Parents…The Willingboro Soccer Club is sponsoring a children’s league on Saturday afternoons and is in need of teens and adults to help teach and supervise these games. Anyone interested in helping these children should contact Christine Alston at (856-343-7373). No experience is required.

AWANA CLUBS

AWANA Clubs meet on Fridays

from 7:25 – 9:30 p.m.

AWANA Leaders’ Meeting TODAY

following the AM service in room

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TODAY: 9:45 a.m.---Sunday School / Adult New Membership Class 11:00 a.m.---Morning Worship Service 12:45 p.m.---The BRIDGE Leaders’ Meeting / AWANA Leaders’ Meeting 6:00 p.m.---Evening Worship Service

TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m.---Deacons’ Meeting WEDNESDAY, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.---Prayer Meeting WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.---Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, 7:25 – 9:30 p.m.---AWANA Clubs FRIDAY, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.---The BRIDGE (Youth Group) Kick-Off SATURDAY, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.---Men’s Bible Study SATURDAY, 9:00 – 12 Noon---FBC Quilters’ Meeting

Deacons’ Meeting – Our deacons will have their next regular meeting this Tuesday, September 12th at 7:30 p.m.

FBC Quilters meet this Saturday, the 16th at 9:00 a.m. to work on their projects.

Christian Education Team Meeting – Sunday, September 17th Women’s Ministry Team Meeting – Sunday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. in

the Library.

Keenagers! We’ll be going to Prospectors on Tuesday, September 19th for a time of food and fellowship. Don’t forget to sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer! The church bus will be leaving the parking lot at 11:00 a.m. Keenagers’ Hunterdon Hills Playhouse “Dinner & Play” - Tuesday, December 12th – Cost is $61.00/person which includes your lunch. Please sign up on the bulletin board. Keenagers’ Trip to Sight & Sound – Tuesday, May 8, 2018 – Cost is $70.00/person show only. This does not include your dinner. Please sign up!

Women’s Small Group Bible Study

Wednesday, September 20th – 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

“What is the deep cry of your heart? The ache in your soul that keeps you up at night? The prayer you keep repeating? Jesus not only cares about this deep, spiritual wrestling, but He also wants to step in and see you through it. Join Lysa TerKeurst on the streets of Israel to explore the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Through this interactive, in-depth study we will be trading feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is like never before.” Please join our small women’s Bible study on Wednesday, September 20th.

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Nursery Schedule Today: Sarah Tum Suden, Kathy Wittmaier, Aliya Ferguson

Next Week: Ashley Mitchell, Kaye Collins, Ehi Obanor

Junior Church Teachers’ Schedule – SEPTEMBER

Ages 2 & 3 – Surat Lasisi, April Minott, Maiya Alston

Ages 4 & 5 – Yah Duana, Bendu Massaquoi

Grades 1-6 – Stewart Boyer & Helpers

Cell Phones and Beepers – As we prepare to worship God together we would ask that these be turned off

or put in the silent/vibrate mode. Handicap Restrooms - Unless it is an emergency, please use our regular restrooms facilities to allow our

people with special needs complete access to the Handicap Accessible Bathroom. Thank you for your

cooperation in this area. Parking Spaces – Please refrain from parking in the designated handicap spaces unless you have an

authorized permit. Please DO NOT PARK in unauthorized or unmarked spaces to allow access for

Emergency Service vehicles. If you need assistance in parking, please pull up to the awning at our main

entrance and someone will assist you. Health Concerns During the Services – If you don’t feel well during a service please summon an usher or

ask a neighbor in the pew to summon some

one so that we can adequately tend to any medical issues. Please do not be concerned about disrupting

the service. We care about you! Parents & Children – Parents, in an effort to consistently improve our worship services, we ask you to sit

with your children and teenagers in the worship service so that all can be edified without great distraction.

Phones and tablets can be used too by our young people to access sermon notes and the Bible online, but

we ask that they refrain from other uses so that they can grow as well. Robo Call – When we call you from FBC with important announcements it will come from the following

phone number (866) 681-5599 or it may show up as e-announcement on your caller ID. Tithes & Offerings – FBC keeps track of all financial giving by check or cash through an envelope system.

If you want a financial tax deduction statement at the end of year, please help us by requesting and using

our envelope system. Please put name clearly on your envelope for the first month or two so we can be

accurate in recording your giving. Gordon Johnson is our point of contact to request an envelope box.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH “Glorifying God by Making Faithful Disciples of Jesus Christ”

216 Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ 08046 (609) 871-2015 - www.fbcwillingboro.org

Rev. Gary Tum Suden, Senior Pastor - ext. 211

Keith Stepheny, Associate Pastor – ext. 215

Cindi Decker, Director of Music & Arts - ext. 213

Carol Bachman, Office Manager – ext. 212

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Calendar of Events: Fri., September 15th The BRIDGE Opens Tues., September 19th Keenagers’ Luncheon at Prospectors Thurs., October 19th Blood Drive Sun., October 22nd 3rd Quarter Business Meeting Sun., October 29th Bill & Dorothy Kettlewell Sun., November 19th Gideon’s Update Thurs., November 23rd Harvest of Praise Breakfast & Praise Service Sat./Sun., Dec. 9 & 10 Christmas Cantata Sat., December 9TH Christmas Banquet ($10/adult & $5/child) Tues., December 12th (Keenagers) Hunterdon Hills Playhouse “Dinner & Play” Sun., December 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sat., March 10, 2018 Women’s Conference – “Dine By Design” Tues., May 8, 2018 (Keenagers) Sight & Sound “Jesus”