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1 November 17, 2013

2 SERVICE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK S CALENDAR NOVEMBER THIS WEEK 19 9:00-10:30 P.M. Men s Prayer Meeting Wedge 23 8:00-9:30 A.M. Men s Prayer Meeting Cafe LOOKING AHEAD NCA Closed for Thanksgiving 27 FBBC Offices close at 12 noon November The Lord's Supper 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING 23RD Annual Race With Grace Forms are on the Commons Information Center. SUNDAY MORNING 8:30 &10:30 A.M. Dr. John Martin President of Roberts Wesleyan College SUNDAY EVENING 6:00 P.M. Pastor Grace Genesis WEDNESDAY EVENING 7:00 P.M. Pastor Mike Metzger Bible Study and Prayer Introducing Today s Speaker Dr. John Martin President, Roberts Wesleyan College & Northeastern Seminary Dr. John Martin grew up among a family that highly valued education. His father was a professor and his mother a writer. Dr. Martin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history from Wheaton College, a Master of Theology and Doctor of Theology in Old Testament, Hebrew, and Semitic Languages from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from the University of North Texas. He is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church. Dr. Martin came to Roberts Wesleyan College as Provost in 1996, with a wealth of experience in teaching and academic administration. He later served as the Executive Vice President of both the College and the newly-formed Northeastern Seminary, responsible for all academic matters, student life issues, and financial accountability. In October, 2002, he was inaugurated as the tenth President of Roberts Wesleyan College, and the second president of Northeastern Seminary. As a widely sought guest speaker and consultant, President Martin has been invited to hundreds of schools, churches and conferences in the United States and around the world. His travels have taken him to Canada, Ghana, Guatemala, India, the Philippines, Poland, Singapore, and Switzerland and Israel. He has authored or contributed to five books and numerous scholarly journal articles, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities of the State of New York, and on the Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools. Dr. Martin currently resides in North Chili, a suburb of Rochester, New York, with his wife, Kathryn Smith Martin, originally from Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Martin, a graduate of Greenville College, is also an accomplished speaker who is in demand around the country. Her many community involvements include teaching, leadership and volunteer positions at the Pearce Memorial Free Methodist Church. The Martins have four sons: Christopher (April) who lives and works in Washington, DC; Cameron (Christa) who serves in the United States Army; Colin, who lives and works in Dallas, Texas; and Kyle, a teacher in Rochester, NY. They are the proud grandparents of Shiloh, Jack and Lily.

3 OUR CHURCH FAMILY SYMPATHY Thank You Kelvin and Teresa Connor Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers while Teresa is recovering from her illness. She will have a long way to go, but the Lord will take care of us. The flower arrangement sure brightened her day. It's great to have a caring church family. About the Bulletin SUNDAY November 17, 2013 VOLUME 47 ISSUE 46 This Bulletin is a publication of: First Bible Baptist Church If you are going into the hospital and would like a visit from one of the pastors please call the office and let us know. Philippine Relief We have trusted connections in the Philippines that our church will be partnering with to provide the much needed relief to those churches and people devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. If you would like to join us, you may designate Philippine Relief on the special line of your offering envelope. Ron Giannetto Thank you for your prayers, cards, and flowers during my foot operation. It was a great success and, I am looking forward to be able to go to Florida this winter to pass out tracts. Congratulations Fran Maynard will be 100 years-young on November 22. Happy Birthday we love you! (Westside Manor, 1404 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626) Welcome The following person has completed the Membership 101 Class and signed the covenant card. Welcome to the membership of First Bible Baptist Church. #1 On November 24, Alexa King will have homemade Christmas ornaments in the Commons for a suggested donation of $4. Chad Newton Fund-raisers Help support the Orphans in Myanmar (Burma) This is the orphanage that the Encounter Revival Ministry travels to and supports. All proceeds from each fundraiser will be used to support the orphans. #2 On November 24, Nathan Pitcher will offer you the fun of choosing an outfit for Pastor Grace to wear when he preaches on December 8. In the Commons, you will find a table with three containers, each representing a different costume: Hunting Outerwear; Hockey Uniform; or Military Field Wear. Place your donation in the container representing the outfit you would like to see Pastor Grace wear on Sunday, December 8.

4 REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES THIRD SUNDAY MISSIONS OFFERING REMINDER: Today we will receive a second offering for our supported missionaries. This offering is an opportunity for those who are not already giving on a regular basis to make a one-time gift to help support the missions efforts around the world that we have partnered with.

5 MINISTRY LEADER DIRECTORY fbbc.info/events Performances will be: Saturday, December 21, 7:00 P.M. Sunday, December 22, 8:30 & 10:30 A.M. Practices: Alternate Mondays and Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 P.M. starting Tuesday, November 19 Full orchestra will also be assembled. A very classical / traditional Christmas carol suite will be performed. It's not too late, if you would like to be a part of this choir or orchestra, go to fbbc.info/events.

6 Lost and Found Location NEW First Bible Baptist Mobile App Our new app provides: Live and Archived Sermon Videos Upcoming Events Online Giving We have a central location for lost items. Please stop by room A-107 in the Lobby if you have left an item here at FBBC. Policy for Lost and Found The items will be marked with a date when they come into Lost and Found. One month from that date, the items will be removed. If they are usable they will be given to Mission Share, if not they will be disposed of. There are many coats, scarfs, hats, belts, ties, eye glasses, watches, infant car seat, purple boom box, 10 1/2 men's shoes, umbrellas, etc. The following people have items in Lost and Found: Ella DaSilva Katie Sunseri Mikayla Hemmerick Steve & Jeanne Goodman Faith Ford Rachel Joey Trostle Farrells Mitchell Pickett Church Directory and MORE! fbbc.info/mobileapp

7 Wednesday Night Dinner MENU Dessert / Beverages Serving time is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. You can prepay at the South Welcome Center. We will also take sign-ups for the next week on Wednesday evenings. Payment is requested at sign up. For your convenience, you can send your reservation via to fbbc.info/wednesdaymeals before 11:00 A.M. on the Tuesday of that week to sign-up and pay at the door. Cost: Children 2 & under are free $3.00/child 3-9 years old $5.00/person 10 and up Families of 5 or more $20 If you have questions, contact Donna Cottorone at ; NOTICE: No meal will be served November 27. COMMUNICATION CARD CONTINUED November 17, 2013 Send me more information about... Brockport Campus Ministry Joining the Christmas Choir Northstar Christian Academy Volunteering for Video Production Becoming a Christian Baptism Life Groups Membership at First Bible PRIVACY POLICY First Bible Baptist Church respects your right to privacy. First Bible will only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through this card, our web site and/or correspondence. The contact information you supply will be used by First Bible to provide you with the ministry information that you have requested. Your contact information will never be shared with any 3rd parties. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FRONT IF YOU HAVEN T YET Please give this card to the ushers as you exit the auditorium or drop it off at a WELCOME CENTER. 11/17/2013 Thank you for attending First Bible today

8 WE RE GLAD YOU RE HERE Please give this card to the ushers as you exit the auditorium or drop it off at a WELCOME CENTER. 11/17/ CONTINUED ON THE BACK Best Contact Phone: ( ) USE YOUR MOBILE DEVICE City: State: Zip: Address: Address: Guests, please fill in the boxes below, OR if you are an attender whose contact information has recently changed update it below. IF this is your 1st or 2nd visit, how did you hear about First Bible? This is my first time attending First Bible. OR This is my second time attending First Bible. Proceed to the back panel if you are a regular attender and your contact information has not changed recently. Name: Dr./Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. COMMUNICATION CARD Guests and attenders, please print clearly in the boxes provided: Information LAST WEEK's PROJECT OFFERING $1, That amount was received in 88 Different Envelopes MISSION STATEMENT Love God! Love People! Serve Others! Tell Everyone!