ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION — Sunday Mornings at 10:00 am
All adults who wish to attend are invited to join us as we look at early Biblical times: Before Abraham.
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JUNIOR CHURCH — Sunday Mornings at 11:00 am
Special programs during our Morning Worship Service for toddlers ages 2-4 and youngsters ages 4-10. All are welcome!
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TWEENS TODAY — Sunday Mornings at 11:00 am
A special program during our Morning Worship Service for those ages 11 - 14. All are welcome!
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PIONEER CLUBS — Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
All boys & girls in Grades 1 to 8 are welcome and invited to join us!
Details
Tuesday, March 9, 2010:
THE CHURCH AND GLOBAL JUSTICE
Dr. Tony Campolo will be at Korah Collegiate on Tuesday March 9th at 7:30 pm
to address the topic The Church and Global Justice. This event is sponsored
by World Vision, and admission is free. A free-will offering will be taken.
(Our regular Prayer Meeting & Bible Study here at FBC is cancelled for this evening.)
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Begins at 2:00 am Sunday March 14th
Turn your clocks AHEAD one hour before going to bed on Saturday night!
Saturday, March 20, 2010:
UPRISE – A NIGHT OF WORSHIP
UPRISE is a night of worship to encourage one another and spread the gospel. The event
will be held on Saturday March 20th from 7 to 9 pm at the White Pines
Community Theatre (1007 Trunk Road, SSM).
Join us here at FBC for an evening of soul-gripping music featuring Algoma's own
Freedom's Voice. The concert starts at 6:30 pm on Sunday March 21st.
Refreshments will follow the presentation.
Last names A-M please bring sandwiches, N-Z please bring sweets.
Friday, March 26, 2010:
TWEENS TODAY – SPECIAL EVENT
Our Tweens Today group will be having a Games Night from
7 to 9 pm on Friday March 26th here at FBC. All tweens
(ages 11-14) are welcome to join us!
Sunday, March 28, 2010:
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP LUNCH & INFORMATION SESSION
On Sunday, March 28th (following our Morning Service), all non-members are invited
downstairs to a lunch & information session about church membership here at FBC. Come and
find out what church membership is all about, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Please Note: This is meant to be a friendly, comfortable, easy-going session. Attendance does NOT commit you to church membership!
Monday, March 29, 2010:
CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER
Karla deSouza will present Christ in the Passover at Bethany Baptist Church
on Monday March 29th at 7:00 pm. All are welcome!
Bethany's Evening Service for Sunday March 28th
is cancelled in lieu of this event.
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010:
EASTER BREAKFAST & SERVICE
Join us downstairs on Easter Sunday here at FBC at 9:45 am for
Easter Breakfast. Our Easter Worship Service – with Special Music – will follow
at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary.
Everyone is invited to dine & fellowship with us and attend our Easter service!
Friday to Sunday, April 23 - 25, 2010:
SPRING FOLLY 2010 !!
Spring Folly is an annual retreat for students aged 13 to 20 and it will be held this year from
April 23-25 at Central Algoma Secondary School (CASS) in Desbarats, Ontario.
This fun-packed weekend is the perfect getaway for teens !! Sports competitions
and a Bible Quiz are just two of the events that are planned. Guest Speaker will be
Brett Ullman(affiliated with Worlds Apart).
Save $10 by registering before March 31st. Special discounts for Youth Leaders.
Download the registration form and a brochure from the their web site:
www.SpringFolly.ca
For further info, call 705-248-3515, or write to jlableson (at) sympatico.ca.
LADIES SPRING TEA — Saturday May 1st
More details will be available soon...
Monday to Friday, July 26 - 30, 2010:
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) – HERE AT FBC
This year's Vacation Bible School (VBS) here at FBC will be held every morning during
the week of July 26th to 30th. Our theme will be Amazon Expedition,
with a focus on Creation and other basic Bible Truths.
Lots more helpers are still needed, and we're seeking three male actors
for the daily drama. Please let Patti DeVries know if you are available to help.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL — August 16 - 20 — Rock Lake Christian Camp
SON ROCK KIDS CAMP — Storyteller & Cartoonist Bob Knight — All kids ages 5 to 12 are welcome!
Our regular Tuesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study is cancelled on March 9th.
Why ??
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am on Sunday March 14th. Turn your clocks
one hour AHEAD before going to bed on Saturday night (March 13th).
Pioneer Clubs is cancelled on March 17th (during the week of Spring Break).
Board of Management Meeting – Wednesday March 17th at 7:00 pm. NOTE - All elected officers and committee chairpersons are members of the Board of Management and are
encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings.
Music practice for Easter is held every Thursday at 4:30 pm. All are welcome and everyone is encouraged
to come and make a joyful noise to the Lord!
Our special Easter Offering will be put toward kitchen renovations.
The W.O.W. (Women of the Word) Ladies Bible Study moves to a new home for the month of March.
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We're accepting donations to help the relief efforts in Haiti & Chile.
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If you have been – or would like to be – a Prayer Supporter for one our Pioneer Clubs Kidz, please contact Arlene DiPietro.
Our Pioneer Clubs meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm —
for all boys and girls in Grades 1-8.Details
Our Adult Sunday School runs a study called "Before Abraham", Sunday mornings at 10:00 am.Details
We are in need of workers for our Sunday School Toddlers Class on Sunday mornings. If you can help out,
please call Jenny McLeod at 705-253-3338. DetailsMore Info
SONshine Bible Clubs are in need of volunteers (particularly on Wednesdays and Thursdays) to both teach and assist.
Details
This year's Vacation Bible School (VBS) here at FBC will be held the week of July 26-30. Lots more
helpers are still needed, and we're seeking three male actors for the daily drama. Please let Patti DeVries know
if you can help.
VBS at Rock Lake will be held during the week of August 16-20. Storyteller & cartoonist Bob Knight leads
Son Rock Kids Camp daily from 10:00 am to 12 Noon (for ages 5 to 12 years).
Brochures & registration forms for the upcoming summer camps at Galilean Bible Camp are available on the table at the back.
If you regularly give Offerings at FBC and you are not presently contributing by means of an assigned envelope but
would like to do so, please contact the FBC Church Office.
We're looking for a Summer Pastoral Intern for 2010. Applications are now being accepted.
Details
We're looking for an individual to coordinate decorating of the Church for holidays and special occasions
(like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter). If you are interested, please contact Norm Triplett.
Coffee With Our Neighbours is our Tuesday morning outreach here at FBC. We serve
coffee & baked goods weekly to everyone who attends, and we need
people who can supply baking for this important ministry. If you can help out by baking approximately once every two months,
please contact Mickey Leung for details.
If you are interested in becoming a member of FBC, please speak to Pastor Jack or one of the deacons (Frank, Roger, Norm, or Dan).
If you have a bedside table or a set of bunk beds that you would like to donate to Rock Lake Campground
for use in the cabins, please let one of the camp committee members know.
(They'd prefer a bunk set with double on the bottom and single on top.)
Various cards and letters are regularly received from our missionaries. Check
the back table and bulletin boards for their latest communications.
If you have a matter of prayer or praise that you would like to have passed along our Prayer Chain,
call Margaret Acheson, Bea Upper, or Hazel Prendergast.
Teachers and helpers are needed for our Nursery & Toddlers and for Junior Church.
Details
Pastor Jack leads a study of Isaiah in our Tuesday Evening Prayer Service & Bible Study. All are welcome to attend.
Details
College & University Students... We'd like your contact information if you're going out of town — and even if you're not
moving away... Details
CSSM Ontario has AirMiles® cards, and the points collected on these cards are put toward flights for
CSSM Ontario ministry.
Contact Patti DeVries or the FBC Church Office to get a card for yourself or for more info.
Copies of Our Daily Bread (for March to May 2010) are available on the back table.
Copies of the new large-print edition (for April to June) are there too.
Church Office Hours are usually from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays,
with a one-hour closing for lunch (12-1).
Announcements for The Bulletin should be submitted to the FBC Office by 9:30 am
on Thursday mornings.
Bookmarks showing the web site address of our SONbeamZ children's outreach
ministry are available on the back table for handout to any youngsters you may know.
(You can also print bookmarks yourself — click
HERE to find out how.) SONbeamZ messages can also be accessed by theme.
Click HERE.
We're looking for a Summer Pastoral Intern to work here at FBC from May to August 2010.
The Summer Pastoral Intern will gain experience in all facets of Church life — a great opportunity to
develop your skills and gain leadership experience beyond the classroom.
This paid internship is ideal for someone considering pastoral ministry. Preference will be given to someone in Seminary
or in 3rd or 4th year of Bible College.
General pastoral duties will include preaching, teaching, visitation, and participation in various Church programs
under the direction of the Senior Pastor. You will also be expected to help with our children's VBS,
young adults programs, and bible camp, and to assist with other duties as assigned.
Click HERE for a complete job description and prospectus.
Gina Mohammed's "Little Things" book was published a while ago. "MIRACLES & MUSTARD SEEDS – Little Things You Can Do to
Serve the Lord" is available in SSM at Scripture Gift & Book Shop (downtown), White Picket Fence
(Cambrian Mall), Phare Lighthouse (Wellington Square), and Northern Folk Art (Richard's Landing),
or on-line at www.CandlenutBooks.com.
Copies are available for loan in the FBC Library.
SONbeamZ.com
SONbeamZ
are inspirational messages that
share the love of God and the glory of His Son, Jesus Christ.
These devotionals — for young teens and pre-teens — teach who God is, how to become His child,
and how to live for Him. They tell of the wonder of the Lord, as revealed in His Word and the
beauty of His Creation. Youth leaders and workers in children's ministries are encouraged to print
the messages and distribute them to their youngsters.
Be sure to see these exciting items (and more) on the SONbeamZ web site:
SEASHELL MYSTERY
WHERE DO WE GO WHEN WE DIE?
THE FLYING SCOTSMAN – Olympic Runner Eric Lidell
THE BEST VALENTINE
MIGHTY SAM
A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
CASTLES FOR KEEPS
WHO PAINTED THE PENGUIN?
A BRAND NEW ME
SO WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? – Is Jesus the Only Way to God?
GIVING THANKS TO GOD
HOW TO BE CREATIVE – Is Anyone More Creative Than God?
WHERE TO FIND HELP IN THE BIBLE
GOD'S LITTLE LANTERNS – Some Cool Stuff About Fireflies
THERE'S NO ONE AS AWESOME AS GOD!
HOW TO MAKE GREAT ART
MYSTERIES OF THE FOREST
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM GOD'S CREATURES?
BECOMING A CHILD OF GOD
And read about these and other Christian Heroes:
Narnia's C. S. LEWIS – Writing for Jesus Christ
GOD's INSTRUMENT – The Life of Johann Sebastian Bach
Our SONbeamZ "By Theme" page
categorizes all of the SONbeamZ messages by various Christian topics and themes. We encourage youth
leaders to print the messages and distribute them to youngsters in their care. There are also some simple
learning projects for young hands to do, including making
sand art brownies for friends.
Donations to help victims of the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile can be made to FAIR (the Fellowship Agency
for International Relief) through our regular Sunday Offering. Please mark your envelope clearly and indicate
a donation to FAIR. (Make cheques payable to FBC as usual.)
You can also donate directly to FAIR on-line at www.fellowship.ca,
or by cheque or money order (payable to FAIR) mailed to:
FAIR PO Box 457 Guelph ON N1H 6K9
Several other reputable charities that also accept donations (for Haiti) are listed on the CBC's web site:
www.CBC.ca/haitirelief
SONSHINE BIBLE CLUBS...
SONshine Bible Clubs – an outreach of CSSM Ministries – needs your help!
SONshine Bible Clubs are non-denominational and they meet once a week. They provide a safe environment
for children to learn Bible truths that help them live in today's world and understand God's love for them. Clubs
are run after classes in a number of schools in the Algoma School District.
How can you help ??
Encourage your local neighbourhood school to host a SONshine Bible Club
Enroll your children in a SONshine Bible Club
Pray for the success of the Clubs
Volunteer to teach or to assist at one or more of the Clubs
a great way to serve children in your community
a great way for students to log community hours
To get involved in – or for more information about – SONshine Bible Clubs, call Kathy Bronson
at 705-541-9052 or CSSM Ministries at 705-945-0736.
We provide Nursery (for newborn to age 2) and Toddlers Church (for ages 2 - 4) during our
Morning Worship Service. Please speak to Adeline Triplett if you are interested in participating
in these important ministries. (We do need help with our Toddlers.) The time commitment is approximately
one hour once per month.
Junior Church for ages 4 - 10 runs each Sunday morning during the Worship Service for approximately
40 minutes. If you are not currently helping with Junior Church and would like to do so,
please contact Patti DeVries. Teachers teach every Sunday morning for a month at a time, once
or twice per year. Helpers help on a rotating basis for approximately six Sundays throughout the year.
W.O.W. (Women of the Word) LADIES BIBLE STUDY...
The W.O.W. Ladies Bible Study meets at 9:30 am on Thursday mornings at various
private homes. Their present topic is "Waiting for Christ's Return", a study on
hope. All ladies are welcome !!Click HERE for more details...
MEN's EARLY BIRD BIBLE STUDY...
The Men's Early Bird Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 am
at the Knights Inn (410 Pim Street, SSM). We're studying more of Exodus
this year. We especially welcome men who are working, as we finish at 7:45 am to allow them to go
to work — the others stay and fellowship over breakfast.
Contact study leader Gene Monin at 705-253-2608 for more info.
MEN's BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY...
Pastor Jack leads the Men's Breakfast and Bible Study on alternate Saturday mornings at 8:00 am,
here at FBC. We are continuing our theme of Leadership & Development as we delve into the book
"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John C. Maxwell. All men are welcome !!
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN THE NURSERY...
We are looking for people who are willing to serve in the FBC Nursery for approximately 1 1/2 hours every
4 to 6 weeks. Please prayerfully consider this need and contact Adeline Triplett if you are able to
help out. (Also let her know if you can assist occasionally.) Thank you.
TEEN CHALLENGE NEEDS YOUR HELP...
Teen Challenge North has need of the following items:
Pens, paper, folders
Large envelopes
Postage meter
Microphones
Drum machine & amplifier
Winter jackets
Work gloves & work boots
Boots & long johns
Men's dress pants
Men's dress shirts
Men's dress shoes
Men's running shoes
Razors
Shampoo
Journals & Bibles!
Bread & milk
Fruits & vegetables
Turkey, chicken, etc
Wood splitter
Gas lawn mower
They also require sturdy new outdoor clothing for the students.
If you can help in any way, please drop off items at 1446 Great Northern Road in SSM.
TEEN CHALLENGE SPONSORSHIP...
Teen Challenge is a one-year faith-based residential drug & alcohol rehabilitation program
for young men and women ages 18 and over. The program has been proven
to have a 70% cure rate among its graduates, according to independent research.
You can sponsor a student at Teen Challenge and make an investment to rescue and restore a life! For
further details, visit their web site at www.TeenChallenge.ca
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...
Can we interest you in the new Dining Room Volunteer Program at the F.J. Davey Home? The
commitment is minimal – usually 30 minutes to an hour, and you choose the day and mealtime (lunch or dinner) to help out. This
allows you to interact with those in need.
And Meals-on-Wheels needs help too! Can you spare 90 minutes a week, or every second week? Or
how about 90 minutes a month?
If you are interested and would like more information, call Theresa Artusa-Guild at 705-942-2204,Ext 239. We hope to hear from you!
PREGNANCY CENTRE NEEDS YOUR HELP...
The SSM Pregnancy Centre is currently seeking sponsorships to help moms & babies in our community. For only
$1.00 a day, moms can get a great education, support, and help with material needs. (That's only $30 a month!) The women
get to participate in the Earn While You Learn program, and earn Baby Bucks to buy all the things they need.
You might be a part of a group that could work together as a special project to make a difference
in Sault Ste. Marie. Please help bring a smile to babies in our community whose moms are scared and alone.
Visit their office at 177 McDougald Street in the Sault. And any donations of NEW items for their
Baby Mart are always welcome and appreciated. Needed in particular are small appliances (kettles, toasters, blenders
for making baby food), sets of dishes, thermometers, first aid kits, plastic baby hangers, and food vouchers from local grocery stores.
(The Centre is also looking for a few more volunteer Support Workers.)
Call Darlene or Anita at 705-759-9100 for further details on any of these requests.
STUDENT UPDATE...
Students who are going to be away attending college or university are asked to contact the FBC Church Office
with your contact information and the name & city of your college or university. You can
email the information directly
to us. (Even if you are not moving away from home, we'd still like to hear from you.)
Meanwhile, students from out of town are welcome to attend services here at FBC (downtown –
465 Albert Street East, at March Street). Likewise, please
email us your contact
information, and perhaps tell us a little bit about yourself.
PLEDGE OF SUPPORT FOR RHONDA...
Pledge forms are available on the back table for anyone interested in supporting
Rhonda Grochowski and her continuing work teaching children in Africa.
Click HERE to see
Rhonda's photo essay of her work there in 2004/05.
Copies of The Bulletin can be downloaded from the web site in Adobe Acrobat
(PDF) format. (Click HERE, or use the button or link on the Home
Page.) This is a special version for viewing page-by-page in logical order.
The current week's Bulletin is usually available by late Thursday or early Friday and will remain
posted for most of the following week. On-line copies of the Bulletin usually do not contain
any of the inserts handed out at the services and, once in a while, last-minute items may be missed. Also,
personal items and information not intended for public consumption may be abbreviated or removed.
CHURCH CALENDAR CAN BE VIEWED ON-LINE
Copies of The Calendar can be downloaded from the web site in Adobe Acrobat
(PDF) format. (Click HERE, or use the button or link on the Home
Page.)
The new month's Calendar is usually available around the last weekend of the current month.
Note that circumstances probably have changed since the Calendar was initially published, so the Calendar
may no longer be totally up-to-date and accurate.
CHURCH LIBRARY BOOK REVIEWS CAN BE READ ON-LINE
Copies of Library Corner (the FBC library's book review) can be downloaded from the web site
in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. (Click HERE, or use the button
or link on the Home Page.)
The latest Library Corner will usually be put on line as soon as it becomes available, and it will remain posted
until the next issue is released.
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