JANUARY 2019 PABCUrbana.org

Where the Hope of Jesus Is Alive

Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church 600 E. Pennsylvania Avenue

Urbana, IL 61801

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PABC - 2018 Rich's Review

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people

for His own possession, eager to do good works. Titus 2:14

The verse above served as our launch pad for a biblical survey of God’s redemptive plan for mankind. Now, you can check this space each month in 2019 for a discipleship point based on Paul’s words to Titus. My goal is to grow in a number of ways. First, to more fully appreciate God’s wisdom to be gained in His Word. Also, to grow in commitment to God’s redemptive mission for His disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). And, to be challenged to live each day for His glory. I hope you will join in this journey of discipleship. You know I am a big fan and practitioner of daily devotions, reading through the whole Bible every year. Every year I challenge our church to choose a plan and keep a commitment to read the Word daily. We also need the input of other disciples who are struggling and growing. They share insights that encourage, as well as, instruct us with fresh perspectives. When we have a theme verse, like Titus 2:14, there is greater opportunity to share common questions and lessons. God’s gift of fellowship blesses our lives. This month’s point is about prayer. Who is it in your life that needs to know God’s redemption? Take a moment as the new year begins to do a friends and family inventory. Do you know if they have a relationship with Jesus? Pray each day for God’s Spirit to soften their hearts. Look for opportunities to speak His love into their lives. Invite them to read the Bible or to attend worship. You will see that God transforms lives, yours and theirs. I am blessed to be your pastor, Rich

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You are invited to hear from the IMB missionaries that will be speaking at the ECIBA building on Saturday, Jan 12th at 10 AM. They will be sharing their new assignment and how we might be able to partner with the work. All are welcome to come hear them and learn what our missionaries are doing to engage their people with the gospel.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONARIES SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 10 A.M. MAHOMET, IL

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15, 6:30 P.M.

Sunday February 3, 5:00 p.m. Men’s Chili Cookoff

and Church Super Bowl Party Come spend an evening of fun with friends and good food.

APRIL 19-21 GOOD FRIDAY - EASTER SUNDAY

Don’t make resolutions you won’t keep.

Plan to grow closer to God by developing

spiritual disciplines that strengthen faith.

Pick up a 2019 Bible Reading Guide and

be ready to grow in the New Year.

Then be ready to put your faith to

work this year by participating in

ministry activities. Here are a few

ideas for planning and praying.

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Summer 2019 VBS

Get ready for Amazing Encounters

with Jesus

Thursday October 31, 6 - 8 p.m.

Sunday November 24 Following Worship

Join us for Worship and

Dinner, bring friends and share by serving.

There are many more opportunities and great fun ahead

in 2019. Decide now to attend and to serve,

making every event a successful outreach event

to share Jesus’ love.

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2019 Ministry/Memory Verses Titus 2 11 For the grace of God has appeared with salvation for all people, 12 instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works. 15 Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Next Level

Mission: REDEMPTION God’s Desire/Our Devotion

2018 concluded with a 10 part worship series that traced God’s redemptive plan for man through the Old Testament to the birth of Jesus. Now, we know it is our turn to carry on the Mission of REDEMPTION to the world. Pray, Tell, Serve so people can know God’s love.

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” “Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.” “I have decided to stick to love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wednesday January 16 6:30 p.m.

Church

Fellowship Hall

Saturday February 2 Calvary Baptist, Monticello

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Southern Baptists Working Together

to Share the Gospel and Start Churches

River of Life Church Plant Pastor Thomas Li

Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church East Central Illinois Baptist Association Illinois Baptist State Association North American Mission Board Various other churches, ministries and individuals are serving together under the Lord’s leadership, to strengthen Christ’s witness.

January 6, 2019

This is a significant date and marks the first Sunday Worship Service in the Chinese language. The service will be at 10:45 a.m. in the 2nd floor Youth Area. God continues to provide co-workers, leadership and support for this new work. Please make a point of praying each day for RoL (River of Life Church), as the worship team assembles, prepares and leads. You will see signs in the church hallways and new folks attending on Sunday mornings. Please help us be good hosts by welcoming folks who will be attending RoL. Pray too for Pastor Thomas and the RoL leadership team as they minister in Jesus’ name.

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In 2018 Southern Baptists stepped up their support of North American missions while helping thousands of disaster survivors who endured devastating hurricanes, fires and floods as well as a church in Texas after a tragedy that shocked the world. Here is a look at some of the highlights from 2018 as the North American Mission Board (NAMB) had the privilege of partnering with Southern Baptist churches in these and numerous other ways. For the second straight year, Southern Baptists set a record for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering by breaking the $60 million mark for the first time. NAMB president Kevin Ezell shared the final tally of $61.1 million in October and thanked Southern Baptists for their faithful and sacrificial giving. SBDR: Two major hurricanes strike the Southeast, fires in the West Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) experienced another busy hurricane season as Florence and Michael battered the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Volunteers with SBDR also responded to one of the worst wildfires ever in California. In total, SBDR provided more than 2.2 million meals, assisted more than 6,900 homeowners and witnessed at least 549 professions of faith in response to disasters.

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Information about closings or delays for

church activities will be communicated online

and on air.

You can find information at our Facebook page:

PABC Current Events

WDWS 1400 AM radio and

WCIA TV channel 3 will carry weather related

closures or delays.

Worship Activity Bags are available each Sunday. Each week the children have puzzles, pictures and a worksheet for worship that helps them learn from the Bible. The theme of information is the same as the adults and can help follow up teaching at home.

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Student Lazertag

Sunday, January 20

6-9 PM

PABC Upper Room Youth Area

Info: Students 6th-College

are invited to a Lazertag Event at

PABC.

Bring $2 if you would like pizza.

Contact Pastor Dave for more

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