F I R S T B A P T I S T C H U R C H , C A M B R I D G E www.firstbaptistcambridge.org • 763.689.1173 Traditional - 9am Contemporary - 10:30am

GOD’S TRAILBLAZERS

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Welcome! Are you new to First Baptist? We are grateful that you have come to worship with us today. Our mission is helping people know, love and become like Jesus, and we hope that is why you are here. God has been at work in and through this church, transforming lives for over six generations, and we believe that He has great things in store for you if you will trust and seek after Him.

To learn more about First Baptist and to find out if this is the church family that God wants you to belong to, please do the following things:

Fill out the “My Response” page at the back of this bulletin, tear it off and place in one of the boxes by the door as you leave the service

Stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby and pick up a Free Book and Welcome Packet that has valuable information about our church for you and your family

Check out our website www.firstbaptistcambridge.org

We would be thrilled to become your church family and will do our best to love, encourage, instruct and pray for you in the adventure of living for Jesus.

God bless!

JARED GUSTAFSON

Lead Pastor

jaredg@firstbaptistcambridge.org

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JUN 18, 2017

Series: GOD’S TRAILBLAZERS Message: The Early Church Embracing Change

Pastor Jared Gustafson

NOTES:

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Winsome Witness Tips

“Speak Peace and Blessing in Jesus’ Name”

see www.blessmn.org

SUMMER SCHEDULE MAY 28 - SEP 3

9am Traditional Service Sunday School adultED 10:05am Family Connection Time 10:30am Contemporary Service adultED Children’s Church

FINANCIAL UPDATE Sunday 06/11/2017

(Fiscal Year 04/01/2016 - 03/31/2017)

MAY YTD Income $ 74,148 $ 174,585 Budget $ 100,846 $ 201,693 Over (Under) ($ 26,698) ($ 27,108)

MAY YTD Actual Income $ 74,148 $ 174,585 Actual Expense $ 91,407 $ 179,523 Over (Under) ($ 17,259) ($ 4,938)

Giving - JUN 11 $11,855 Weekly Budget $23,017

*Giving total includes online giving during the week and last Sunday’s offerings.

TRADITIONAL SERVICE

Prelude

#10 O Worship the King

#206 There is a Redeemer

#112 Jesus Name Above All Names

#335 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Offertory

#625 Doxology

#4 How Great Thou Art

Message

“The Early Church Embracing Change”

Blessing

Vocals Dan DeRushia, Melissa Carle Jim Lutterman

Instruments Arlene Wallin, Laura Evenson

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VISION SUMMARY As we seek God, He will form us to be family to everyone who needs family.

YEAR ONE FOCUS Through understanding God’s story, His mission, and what it means to be part of His family, we will actively work toward being one in heart, mind and love. This will start us down the path of being unified, equipped, and unleashed to live out the vision God has given us. Our goal is that by May 2018, we will see:

500+ Vision Commitments 350+ People Engaged on the Discipleship Pathway 200+ New Connections Reported

VISION COMMITMENT CARDS Cards are located at the Welcome Center and the office. Completed cards can be turned in to one of the following locations: Communication Box, Welcome Center, or the office during regular business hours.

Vision commitments may also be completed online: www.firstbaptistcambridge.org/vision

The Story, is a condensed chronological Bible, and in our church-wide journey

through it we are going to discover how our vision fits into and is fueled by

God’s story.

Please visit TheStory.com to learn all about this exciting church-wide

emphasis for the 2017-2018 ministry year.

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COMMON GROUND CAFÉ Coffee, juice, and baked goods available in the Café.

MESSAGES ONLINE Messages are posted online on the church website.

LET’S PRAY If you are in need of prayer, look for someone wearing a “Let’s Pray” badge to pray with you.

FACEBOOK Find us on Facebook. Search “First Baptist Church Cambridge MN.”

RIGHT NOW RESOURCES Over 10,000 online resources - Bible study video sessions, Christian shows for children and more! For access, contact the office.

APPOINTMENT WITH PASTOR JARED If you would like to schedule an appointment with Pastor Jared, contact Cheryl or Becky in the office.

MORNING PRAYER Sundays, 8:15am, Room 202. We welcome everyone to come and pray with us for the morning services and various ministries of the day. Pastor Jared or the morning speaker will also be there to receive a special prayer.

MISSION PRAYER TIME Join us as we pray for missionaries. Mondays, 9:30am, Room 202.

MONDAY - June 19

9:30am Mission Prayer Time

WEDNESDAY - June 21 11am Senior Luncheon 4:30pm Prayer Gathering 7pm Summer Prayer

SUNDAY - June 25 9:45am Sunday Morning Prayer 10:30am Outdoor Service, Baptisms and Church Picnic Childcare (age 0 - 5)

Pastor Jared Gustafson continues the summer series

“GOD’S TRAILBLAZERS”

PARENT CHILD ROOM Located outside the multipurpose room by the west stairwell for parents to care for crying babies, feed infants, change diapers, etc. A privacy curtain can be pulled for nursing.

SUNDAY SCHOOL/ADULT ED Class information at the Welcome Center in the lobby. 9am (Sunday School/adultED) 10:30am (adultED)

CHILDRENS CHURCH (Age 5-Gr 2) Children are dismissed from the 10:30am service and brought to the Children’s Ministry room to learn the love of Jesus through object lessons. Children are picked up by parents after the service.

THIS WEEK AT CHURCH

THINGS TO KNOW

PRAYER FOCUS

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applying what the Bible says about a God-honoring marriage. Build friend-ships, laugh, and receive practical tips each week as you invest in your marriage.

Seekers & Finders Do you believe in God, but not sure about who Jesus is and what the Bible says? Are you a new believer who wants to find out what it means to know Christ? Would you like a refresher on the faith? Or are you ready to take your faith more seriously? If one of these fits you, we have a class that may meet your needs. Loren Johnson will facilitate this class in Room 202 and you will receive a free resource which will help your summer spiritual journey.

10:30AM CLASSES Notable and Notorious Biblical Characters From Joshua to Balaam, from Abraham to Saul, you will enjoy the lessons of the Bible as Joel and Donna Reiter take their engaging style of teaching downstairs to the LifeAct2 Center. A lively time is sure to be had by all as you will be growing in your faith in this inter-generational setting.

David, A Man After God’s Own Heart From the book of 2 Samuel, Paul Sanders will continue to lead people in understanding key traits of David and seek to apply them in our lives. This class will be held in Room 201, so invite a friend and come and learn together.

PRAYER GATHERING Open to everyone. Pray for church ministry, each other, and missions. Leave encouraged in your faith! Wednesdays, 4:30pm, LifeAct2.

SUMMER PRAYER GATHERING A time of prayer and worship. Wednesdays, 7pm, Fireside Room. All are welcome!

LET’S PRAY BADGE Pick up a “Let’s Pray” badge in the lobby before any service to let others know you wish to pray with them.

PRAYER CHAINS Email chain: contact the office Phone chain: 763.691.0285

SUMMER ADULT ED CLASSES You are invited to attend any of the four class offerings throughout the summer!

9AM CLASSES Building Healthy Marriages Healthy marriages take intentionality and investment of time. It also is much easier to navigate the traps of marriage when you are with others on the same journey. If you desire to move your marriage forward—or if you are single or are a dating couple and want to gain insight on what a healthy marriage looks like—this class might be the one for you. Along with other like-minded people, join Scott and Stephanie Peterson in the Fireside Room this summer as we grow together in learning and

ADULT EDUCATION

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OUTDOOR BAPTISM SERVICE/CHURCH PICNIC

When: Sunday, JUN 25 10:30AM

Where: First Baptist Lawn

Bring: Lawn chairs/blankets, and Side Dish to share (hot dogs, dessert, plates/cups/ utensils provided)

If it is raining/inclement weather the service and picnic will be moved inside. If you want to be baptized at this service contact the office.

SENIOR LUNCHEON Join us on Wednesday JUN 21 for something different…. We welcome the Cambridge Lutheran Prime Time Singers in concert at 11am in the Sanctuary followed by a devotional from Pastor Scott.

At 12pm noon, lunch will be served in the multipurpose room. All this for only $6/person donation! A special event for all of you special people! See you there!!

WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY Check out the Women’s Ministry page of our church website for summer Bible study opportunities!

WOMEN’S FALL RETREAT We will be meeting up at Timber Bay Retreat Center from Friday, SEP 15 - Sunday, SEP 17. We are so pleased to share that our retreat speaker will be

Sandra Ekerholm! This weekend will be filled with relationships, relaxa-tion, learning, and rejuvenation.

Registration is now OPEN! Register online on the Women’s Ministry page of our church website or stop in the church office during business hours to receive help with registering or to pay by check. You can also register at the Sign Up Center on Sunday mornings JUL 9, 16, 23; or by contacting Rebecca Nelson, Women’s Ministries Coordinator, womensminfbc@gmail.com.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS Looking for a serving opportunity that is fun, rewarding and only takes 1 to 2 hours a month? Sound too good to be true! It is not...join us in delivering meals through the Isanti County Home Delivered Meals Program. You would be contacted once a month with available dates for you to pick from. Meals delivered 12 - 1pm. Brief training required (provided via telephone). Contact Betty Lindvall at 763.568.9866 or lindvallfamily@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER Will resume fall 2017.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

WEDNESDAY SUPPER

EVENTS

NEEDS

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SPORT’S CAMP JUL 10-14, 10am - Noon For children who have completed Kindergarten - 5th grade. While at camp children will develop skills and enjoy playing basketball and soccer, have lessons in building Godly character, and snacks! Registration is FREE and available on our church website. Sign up today!

KIDS CHOIR SUMMER MUSIC CAMP AUG 7-11 and 14-18, 9am-Noon (Week 1 and 2) For children who have completed 1st - 5th grade.

(Week 2) For children going into or completed Kindergarten.

Join us this summer and have a blast singing about Fish Tales! There will be fun activities, games and singing; daily Bible lessons on thankfulness, missions, and the Gospel; crafts, and rehearsals. Registration is FREE and available on our church website. Sign up today! JR HIGH / SR HIGH VALLEYFAIR TRIP JUN 28, 9am-9:30pm Email Pastor Ashley this week at ashleyc@firstbaptistcambridge.org to sign up and go to Valley Fair! Junior and Senior High are going on the same day but will be in separate groups. Cost: $25. Students should bring swimsuit and towel, and money for lunch and dinner.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

STUDENT MINISTRIES

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Meet The Pastoral Staff

ASHLEY CARLSON Pastor of Student

Ministries ashleyc@

firstbaptistcambridge.org

TERRY PORT Pastor of Pastoral Care terrypfbc@gmail.com

DAN DERUSHIA

Pastor of Music &

Worship

dand@

firstbaptistcambridge.org

JARED GUSTAFSON

Lead Pastor

jaredg@

firstbaptistcambridge.org

BURKE LINDVALL

Pastor of Children &

Family Ministries

burkel@

firstbaptistcambridge.org

SCOTT PETERSON

Pastor of Discipleship &

Evangelism

scottp@

firstbaptistcambridge.org

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I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

Children’s Programming Baptism

Student Ministries Joining a LIFEgroup

Adult Ministries Opportunities to Serve

Senior Adult Ministries Membership at First Baptist

I would like to talk to a pastor about

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Change in Information

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I made a decision to follow Jesus Christ today.

Tear off this sheet and place in one of the boxes located at the

Worship Center exits, or bring to the Welcome Center in the lobby.

My Response

SERVICE ATTENDED

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COMMENT / PRAISE / PRAYER REQUEST

Please contact me.

This is a confidential prayer request. Do not share with non-staff.

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