Next Sunday – February 15, 2015
GREETER(S): Fiona de Koning
NURSERY: Roxanne Moon & Molly Moon
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Teresa LeClair and Dillon Libby
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: Records Group
Message: “What Else the Church Needs from its Leaders”
Later (Deo Volente [God willing])
“To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder,
a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will
share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of
God's flock that is under your care, serving as
overseers--not because you must, but because you
are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for
money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those
entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”
1 Peter 5:1-3 (NIV)
February 23 (Monday) – Mission Team returns from the Dominican
Republic
February 26 (Thursday) 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Chumba (Christian Zumba) for
ladies. A ministry of FBC WOW led by Amanda Munro. For info call
479-5577 or email ateam330@hotmail.com.
March 14 (Saturday) 2:00-6:00 p.m. – Baptist Youth Camp (BYC) will
be holding a Winter Celebration at the Faith Community Fellowship
in Ellsworth. Dinner will be provided, Donations accepted. Please
RSVP to A@BYC.cc.
Next Diaconate meeting: Monday, February 9
Next Trustees meeting: TBA
Next Scheduled Church Council meeting: Tuesday, March 17
Would you like free access to hundreds of Bible study and
inspirational videos on your computer? You can have it through our
church’s subscription to RightNow Media. Contact Scott Records
today to see how you can be just a click away from great teaching.
There is also a terrific children’s section. Your kids will love them
May 7, 2016 – Plans are moving full steam ahead for the large
conference (Northern New England Conference on Evidence for
the Christian Faith) Why Jesus 2016 in Bangor. Help is being sought
to make this event all it can be for God’s glory. Be in touch if you
are willing to be a part of the WJ Prayer network, or place posters
and distribute flyers, or serve on one of eight Bangor-area
commissions, or support this event financially, or offer a matching
grant. Check out the website: www.whyjesus2016.org.
WELCOME TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH!
46 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Office: 207-288-3563
office@fbcbarharbor.com
Pastor: Scott T. Records (Cell: 460-9695) (srecords@myfairpoint.net)
Pianist: Linda McFarland
Office Assistant: Maggie Almdale (office@fbcbarharbor.com)
Church Website: www.fbcbarharbor.com
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Transportation to and from the church building is available on
Sunday mornings. April Lee is the driver (of the church van). If you
would like to get on her route, call her at 288-4343.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
Director: Katie Dyer
Birth through age 2: _________________________
Age 3 through Grade 2: Katie Dyer
Grades 3-5: Joanne Records
Grades 6-8: Tina Reed
Grades 9-12: Adrian Munro and Jonathan Boucher
Women’s Class: led by Linda McFarland (in Church Library)
Adult Class: led by John Welch (in conference room downstairs)
Adult Class: led by Tim King (in Fellowship Hall) – class is
currently studying 2 Corinthians
10:00 a.m. – Coffee Fellowship in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. – Worship (past sermons are available on the website)
Large print editions of this bulletin are available. See an usher.
GREETER(S): Marcia King
NURSERY: Joanne Records and Alicia Norberg
CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Adrian Munro and Oliver King
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: Marilyn Swetnam’s Group
PARENTS… please pick up your children in the nursery and Children’s
Church immediately after the service.
Assistive Listening Devices (easy to use) are available. Please speak
to an usher if you would like one.
LATER TODAY…
After the worship service – Pancake Lunch in Fellowship Hall
7:00-8:00 p.m. – Evening prayer time at Che and Sarah Mislang’s
apartment (#112, 113 Highbrook Road, Bar Harbor) (559-776-6200)
Copies of Our Daily Bread for March, April and May are available
on the foyer table. This daily devotional guide from Radio Bible Class
is free.
THE GOOD NEWS is that Jesus Christ died for our sins and
was raised from the dead according to the Scriptures. As
the reigning Lord He now offers the forgiveness of sins and
the liberating gift of the Holy Spirit and the gift of eternal
life to all who repent and believe.
To respond to the Good News,
you must from your heart…
1. Acknowledge that you need Christ.
“Lord, I have been living my life for myself. Sin has been
keeping me from a living, vital relationship with God. I have
no hope of heaven or of ever knowing you if I continue to rely
on myself, or anyone or anything else other than Jesus.”
2. Ask Christ to forgive you of your sins.
“Lord, I admit that I am living a life that is not free from sin. Sin
impacts my attitude, my thoughts, my words, my actions, and
my relationships, I can’t clean up my sin on my own. I need
you to forgive my sin and make me right with God, and I ask
you to do this for me.”
3. Accept (receive) Jesus Christ as your Savior.
“Jesus, you came to save people from their sin by dying on
the cross and by shedding your blood to give the gift of
eternal life to all who put their trust in you by faith. I do that
right now, placing my trust in you and you alone to save me
and to prepare a place for me in heaven.”
4. Announce that Jesus is Lord.
“Jesus, you have risen from the dead and you are King of
kings and Lord of lords. I submit my life to your lordship and
leadership. I want to follow you from this moment forward and
give you first place in my life now and forever. AMEN!”
If you have responded to the Gospel of Jesus today… or if
you would like to speak to someone to learn more about
Christ, please contact Pastor Scott (460-9695).
GOD’S POCKETBOOK…
Tithes/Offerings: 2/1: $1,985.00
TO DATE: $157,795.31
Weekly Ministry Plan: $3,815.00 NEEDED TO DATE: $167,860.00
Caring Fund: $90.00
Reports of tithes given for 2014 are available upon request. You
may email, call, or see Tina Reed on Sunday mornings before the
service. She hopes you will not wait until April. 
If you would like envelopes for giving during 2015,
please speak with Tina Reed, our Financial Secretary.
TENTATIVE ORDER OF WORSHIP:
Welcome
Songs of Praise
Mission Moment – Dominican Republic Team
Prayer
Church Life and News
Offering
“Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this
poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.”
Mark 12:43 (NIV)
Hymn #437 – “Send the Light”
(Children ages 4-10 may leave for Children’s Church)
Scripture:
Message: “What the Church Needs in Its Leaders”
Hymn #568 – “May the Mind of Christ My Savior”
GO…
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you…”
Matthew 28:19-20
Following the service there will be a Pancake lunch for
everyone/anyone, sponsored by the DR Team. Donations
will be welcome.
BIBLE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK
Seen on a church sign…
JESUS LIKES FACEBOOK…
HE WANTS YOU TO SHOW YOUR FACE
AND PICK UP THE BOOK
Each week Scott sends out a devotional and update for folks with a
First Baptist connection. If you would like to receive this Midweek
Check-In electronically or by regular mail, please contact him using
the information on the cover.
DAY
Monday……..
Tuesday……..
Wednesday...
Thursday…….
Friday………..
Saturday…….
PUT OFF
Matthew 5:21-22
Exodus 20:13
1 Timothy 5:13
James 4:11
Galatians 5:15
Ephesians 4:25
PUT ON
1 Corinthians 13:3
Romans 13:10
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 15:30
Colossians 3:12
Zechariah 8:16
This Week
Monday, February 9
6:00 p.m. – Diaconate meeting
Tuesday, February 10
Wednesday, February 11
Morning – Mission Team departs for the Dominican Republic.
6:00 p.m. – SHIFT – a group for 18-30 year-olds at 113 Highbrook Road,
Apt. 112. Call Katie Dyer at 266-1778 for info. We are studying the
Book of Romans.
6:30 p.m. – CARE Group at Marilyn Swetnam’s (15 Eagle Lake Road).
Thursday, February 12
5:30 p.m. – Praise Team rehearsal
6:30 p.m. – Bible Study in the Church Library, led by the pastor. We
are studying Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
Friday, February 13
Saturday, February 14
We've added three new pages to our website. They can be found
under the "Quick Links" on the home page. The first is "Our List of
WONDERS". It is a page inviting people to submit words or photos that
testify to God's glory all around us and in our lives. The second is
called "Give and Take". It is a page designed for people to submit
information about something they have that they would be willing to
give away if someone needed it, and for people to submit
information about something they are in need of. The third page a
link to each week’s bulletin, in case you need to double check it.
Weekly Prayer Guide – February 8-15
If you need prayer for yourself or someone else, contact Pastor Scott
(460-9695 or srecords@myfairpoint.net), use a “Guests & Requests”
card, or come forward at the end of a worship service)
If you would like to be on our email prayer chain (to pray for
requests as they come in), please contact Pastor Scott. Thanks.
ILLNESS, SURGERY, PHYSICAL PAIN, HARDSHIP, HOSPITALIZATION…
(If you want to add or subtract someone on this list, call or email Scott)
Gail Byers (Debbie Lamson’s dad – recovering from a stroke)
Annie Colby (balance and steadiness. tic doloreaux)
Eva DeHaas
Jim Dorr (Connie Gowell’s brother – COPD)
Maggie Mattingly (friend of Amanda Horton – healthcare in Monrovia, Liberia)
Che Mislang (receiving dialysis, awaiting a kidney transplant)
Alan Paine (at Brewer Rehab – recovering from stroke)
Ben Vryn (in need of a newer, more reliable vehicle)
John Welch (back trouble)
Don Wood (2114 State Route 46, Bucksport, ME 04416)
CHURCH MINISTRIES/MINISTRY CONCERNS…
- Preparations for the DR mission trip, departure on Wednesday.
THANKSGIVING FOR…
- Staff Relations Committee – Betty Lyle
MISSION/MISSIONARY…
- Kit Ripley - Thailand – New Life Center, Chiang Mai (To learn
more, go to: www.internationalministries.org)
- Emmaus Center – Homeless shelter in Ellsworth, ME
- East Association Church: Corea Baptist Church
THOSE WITH BIRTHDAYS… (please direct additions/updates to Maggie Almdale)
February 8 – Anne Damm
February 8 – Roxanne Moon
February 8 – Jayson Strout
February 11– Eliana Welch
February 13 – Mike Murphy
February 14 – Oliver King
Next Week… February 16 – Connor Records
February 19 – Larry Wilson
February 21 – Sarah Norwood
February 21 – Don Wood
IN THE MILITARY…
- Susan Falt, Isaac King, Eric McQuinn
Temporary Changes and Notes:
For a future bulletin…
First Sunday of the month: a Food Offering will be received (for the Bar
Harbor Food Pantry)
Would you like free access to hundreds of Bible study and
inspirational videos on your computer? You can have it through our
church’s subscription to RightNow Media. Contact Scott Records
today to see how you can be just a click away from great teaching.
There is also a terrific children’s section. Your kids will love them
After school to 6:30 p.m. - Kid’s Club December meets. This group for
kids grades K-6 meets monthly for games, crafts, Bible stories, praise
songs, and supper. We will have a Christmas Adventure.
9:00-11:00 a.m. - Ladies Brunch. Please come for fellowship and
prayer, and bring a brunch item to share. To RSVP call Amanda at
288-2104 or email at dyeramr@gmail.com
7:30 a.m. - "Seven AM-ers" bible study. Using the book Tactics, we are
learning a game plan for discussing our Christian convictions.
Women are welcome to attend. We meet in the Church Library.
Contact: April Lee at 288-4343.
Between Sunday school and the worship service… you are invited to
join a group in the Library praying for the worship service and for
other special requests that are made.
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