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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

216 Sunset Road

Willingboro, New Jersey 08046

(609) 871-2015 www.fbcwillingboro.org

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THE LORD’S DAY OCTOBER 13, 2013

Prelude

Text of Meditation: Psalm 20:1-9

(At 10:55 let’s quiet our hearts and meditate on Who God is and what He has taught you this week in His Word.) Worship Medley: “Let Everything That Has Breath” “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” “Worthy is the Lamb” #180 Recognition of Visitors Announcements

Prayer

Worship in Giving “By Faith”

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

*Songs of the Spirit: “Something Beautiful” #519

“Redeemed” #520

Message: “Words of Encouragement…Way of the Power”

2 Corinthians 5:9-21 Pastor Gary Tum Suden

Song of Response: “The Reconciliation Song” Men’s Ensemble

Prayer

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Hymns Message: “The Deity of Christ” Pastor Eddie Newton *Children in Grades 1-3 may leave for Junior Church

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October 13, 2013 AM “Words of Encouragement…Way of Power”

“Comfort in Our Commission” 2 Corinthians 5:9-21

Eternal Truth: Comfort in life and ministry comes from carrying out Christ’s Commission.

I. Our Motivations for Life and Ministry…(2 Cor. 5:9-16) o The Bema Seat (2 Cor. 5:9-10; Matt. 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27; 1 Cor.

3:9-15)

o The Fear of the Lord (2 Cor. 5:11-13; Prov. 1:7)

o The Love of Christ (2 Cor. 5:14-15)

II. Our Mission for Life and Ministry…(2 Cor. 5:16-21)

o We are New Creation (2 Cor. 5:16-17)…

o We are an Object of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18a; Rom. 5:8-11)…

o We are Ambassadors of Reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18b-21; Matt. 28:19-20)…

III. Our Evaluation of Life and Ministry…

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The Deity of ChristThe Deity of ChristThe Deity of ChristThe Deity of Christ

A.A.A.A. Humiliation, Death and Burial

(John 14:6; Matthew 27:28-30; 57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:33-35; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 2:9; Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37-39; Luke 23:46; John 19:30; Romans 3:23-36; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 2:9; John 3:16; Acts 16:31; 1 Timothy 2:4-6; 4:10; Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-53; John 19:38-42) B. Resurrection 1. Evidence a. The empty tomb (Matthew 28:5-8; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:4-5, 12; John 20:4-8; Matthew 28:11-15) b. Witness of the resurrected Christ (Matt. 28:8-10; Mark 16:9-10; John 20:11-18; Luke 24:34; 1 Cor. 15:5; Mark 16:12; Luke 24:13-32; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-25; Mark 16:14; John 20:26-29; John 21:1-24; 1 Cor. 15:6-7; Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:19; Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:3- 12) c. The transformational change in the disciples (Acts 1 and beyond) 2. Results a. Our preaching and faith are not empty and we are not in our sins or false teachers – 1 Corinthians 15:12-17 b. Christ is all he claimed to be - Deity and Messiah – Acts 2:31- 36 c. Proved his truthfulness of being a prophet (Matthew 28:6) d. Guarantees future resurrection for all believers (1 Corinthians 15; Colossians 1:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:14) and unbelievers (John 5:28-20) C. Ascension (Acts 1:12; Luke 24-50; John 7:33)

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PUMPKIN PATCH FELLOWSHIP Covered Dish Dinner - Fun and Surprises!

All ladies and girls, ages 10 and up accompanied by an adult, are encouraged to participate Thursday, October 17th at 6 p.m. Mark your calendar. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Christmas Musical (Cantata) Sign-Ups & REHEARSAL: Today begins REHEARSAL for children and teens for the Christmas musical. They need a lunch and will stay until 2:15. Those who still need to audition will stay after that until finished (new auditions and callbacks from last week). PARENTS – please come with your children and be sure sign them in (Rooms 20-21) and get important information to take with you. You must fill out and SIGN a registration form for each child and agree to the rehearsal schedule. We value your participation to make this a successful outreach. Casting auditions for the Christmas musical (December 7 and 8) will end TODAY. Please see the information sheets about the play and the cast which can be found at the Information Center. There are some roles for adults, teens and children (ages 7 and up). A small, but important speaking/acting role for a woman is waiting for you! Called to Worship? Our Worship Choir and Praise Teams are looking for those called to minister in song. If you have a musical gift to share please see Cindi Decker to see where you can fit in. Our choir meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:45 p.m., so come check us out if that is your area of interest. Music Give Away: Here is your opportunity to pick up some free music from the Music Office clearance! They are across from Room 17 near Lost and Found items; music/books are marked with a colored sticker with the letters MGA. Please enjoy them! There are collections from various music publishers including CDs and sheet music from Brooklyn Tabernacle and Word Music. Some children’s stories on cassette and various other formats (really old up to brand new) will also be offered each week.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, October 16th - 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon We will meet every other week. All ladies are welcome!

Join us as we investigate God’s Word and examine our own hearts. Our study will focus on how “we can by God’s grace turn from our idols (some we have not recognized), to a whole hearted love for God”.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT – Quiet Time Bible Study - 7 – 9 p.m.

• You must be doing a Quiet Time in order to come

• If you are not sure how to do a Quiet Time, we can teach you on Wednesday

nights

• WOL Quiet Times - $22.00

Word of Life SUPERBOWL – November 22-23 2nd Sunday Teen Service

Student Cost $49.00 before November 7 tonight. We will meet in the Leader Cost $44.00 Chapel

HARVEST PARTY at FBC for KIDS

KINDERGARTEN THRU 6th GRADE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th - 2 PM

Sign up on the bulletin board Come dressed as your favorite farm animal, cowboy or

cowgirl, bible character, or pumpkin etc. (no witches, ghosts, goblins or cartoon character’s.)

Scheduled Meetings:

ManUP Hiking Adventure, Saturday, October 19, 7:00 a.m. FBC Quilters’ Meeting, Saturday, October 19, 9:00 to 12 Noon 3rd Quarter Business Meeting, Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. Campus Moms, Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m. CORRECTION: New Address: Mark and Cassandra Berry 820 Murray Avenue Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Home Phone: 856-665-5754 Couples Getaway – Family Life Presents Weekend to Remember – Take Your Marriage to a Whole New Level.

• Getaway Date: November 22 – 24

• Getaway Location: Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia

• See the bulletin board for more information and sign up if you would like to attend

• The cost for our group will be $89 per person. Hotel room rate is $106.

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CAMPUS MOMS – Request – Please save boxes for us: men’s large/extra large boot, sneaker or shoe boxes (size 13 or larger). Place them on the top shelf of the coat rack opposite the church office. Thank you. TODAY: 9:45 a.m.---Sunday School/New Adult Membership Class/Sunday School Teachers’ Training Class 11:00 a.m.---Morning Worship Service 12:45 p.m.---Christmas Musical Casting 5:00 p.m. ---Awana Leaders Meeting 6:00 p.m.---Evening Worship Service MONDAY, 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m.---Ladies Prison Ministry MONDAY, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.---Shuffleboard TUESDAY, 7: p.m. -- Visitation WEDNESDAY, 7:00 p.m.---Prayer Meeting/Youth Quiet Time WEDNESDAY, 7:45 p.m.---Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, 7:25 - 9:30 p.m.---AWANA Clubs FRIDAY, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.---Word of Life Club Worship Prelude – As you enter the Sanctuary, please prepare for worship today in quiet meditation as you respond to the Word of God and the music in our Moments of Meditation. Keenagers: We have an exciting program planned for you on Tuesday, October 22nd in rooms 20 and 21. We will meet at 10 a.m., to hear Mr. Charles Middleberg tell of his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. He has an amazing story, and you will be thrilled with his “testimony”. We are asking that each person contribute $5.00, which our speaker will donate to the Goodwin Holocaust Museum in Cherry Hill. Mr. Middleberg has an afternoon commitment, but we will have a soup and salad luncheon following the presentation. Please sign up in the lobby.

Keenagers: SAVE THE DATE - Please reserve Friday morning, November 8th for a musical program plus coffee and treats at Baptist Regional High School. Lunch in a restaurant afterwards. Details and signup next week.

The KEENAGERS: The previous schedule posted for the December 3rd Hunterdon Hills Playhouse has been filled for spaces allocated, however, a new roster is posted on the bulletin board for 9 spaces providing they become available. The cost is $60.00 per person which includes a full course meal, desserts, tax & gratuities. Sign up in the Lobby (1st come 1st served). The meal will be served approximately at 12:00 pm., bus departs church at 9:00am on 12/3/2013. Payment is due no later than November 17th and payable to Jossie Taylor.

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PRAYER REQUEST: Jean Beckley - We are doing a lot of traveling (by air and by road) during the next couple of months, not to mention many hours of teaching. Our dependency is on God, but we believe He often acts in response to the prayers of His people. We know that many of the missionaries that you pray for and support have special needs—some greater than our own, no doubt. There is nothing special about us or what we do… but our GOD is special! Pray for those that we have the privilege of working with and ministering to, and for us, that God would enable us to serve Him well.

Nursery Schedule Today: Akina Peterson, Debbie Beach, Jasmine Boyer Next Week: Esther Brown, Gloria Meekins, Trisha Feller Junior Church Teachers’ Schedule – October Ages 2 & 3 – Adam & Meg Woehr Ages 4 & 5 – Pastor Eddie & Jessica Newton Grades 1-3 – Stay with Parents Super Box – Guy Minott, Adam Woehr Handicap Parking Spaces: Please refrain from parking in the designated

handicap spaces to help those in need, unless you have an authorized handicap parking permit. 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 (recognizing that there are medical and emergency personnel who are required to be available). Handicap Restrooms: Unless it is an emergency, please use our regular

restroom facilities to allow our people with special needs complete access to the Handicap Accessible Bathroom. Thank you for your cooperation in this area. __________________________________________________________________________

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

216 Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ 08046

(609) 871-2015 - email: church@fbcwillingboro.org

On the web at www.fbcwillingboro.org

Rev. Gary Tum Suden, Senior Pastor – ext. 111

Ed Newton, Associate Pastor – ext. 115

Cindi Decker, Director of Music - ext. 113

Carol Bachman, Secretary - ext. 112