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There's a little MOTHER's DAY PROJECT that kids can do on the SONbeamZ website.
Just visit www.SONbeamZ.com and click on "Something For Your Mom".

WORK BEE at ROCK LAKE — Saturday May 10th (around 9:00 am)
Come when you can – leave when you must...

Tuesday to Friday, May 20 - 23, 2008:

50+ RETREAT AT GALILEAN BIBLE CAMP
A retreat for those 50+ will be held at Galilean Bible Camp from Tuesday May 20th to Friday May 23rd. The cost is $95, and the guest speaker will be Uncle Charlie from Children's Bible Hour.

Contact Galilean at www.cssm.ca/galilean or 705-356-7961 for more information.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008:

H I L L S O N G
On Wednesday May 21st at 7:00 pm, the Christian contemporary music group HILLSONG will be presented in a simulcast at Galaxy Cinema.

More information is available at www.UniteProductions.com.

Sunday, May 25, 2008:

CHURCH POTLUCK LUNCHEON
Everyone is invited to a Potluck Luncheon here at FBC following our Morning Service on Sunday May 25th. Please bring two dishes from the following:
main dish, or salad, or dessert.

FBC BUSINESS MEETING — Tuesday May 27th at 7:00 pm
All FBC members are – how do we say? – strongly urged to attend!

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN: "It's All About Me!"
Tuesday May 27th at Great Northern Resort & Conference Centre – Click HERE for Details

RED CROSS COMMUNITY KITCHEN – Wednesday May 28^th at 12:30 pm
Cost $2.00 – Sign up by calling Mara Defazio at 705-759-4547.

Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18, 2008:

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
We'll be holding a VBS here at FBC for children ages 5 - 12. The program runs every morning for the week of July 14th to 18th, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. All children are welcome – come any or all days. VBS is fun for kids – plan now to join us for a great week! Call the FBC Office at 705-253-8711 for further information.

Mr. Ducky invites YOU to Trading Places Vacation Bible School. Hear the singing puppets. Learn some Bible stories. There will be games, snacks, crafts, and more! Special new activities for those of ages 10 to 12. It all happens Monday July 14th to Friday July 18th, starting at 9:30 in the morning, here at First Baptist Church (at the corner of Albert & March in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario).

[Click HERE to see the Mr. Ducky poster.]
Registration forms are on the back table at FBC. Please take them to those you
know are planning to attend. This will make the registration process easier.
If you have any questions, please contact Patti DeVries.

Monday to Friday, July 28 to August 1, 2008:

GALILEAN FAMILY CAMP
Galilean Bible Camp is holding FAMILY CAMP during the week of July 28th through August 1st. Families should arrive at 3 pm on Monday afternoon and depart by 3 pm on Friday.

Guest speakers will be Bob Beasley of Back to the Bible (for adults) and Bob Knight from CSSM Ministries for the kids. Activity choices include up to three selections from crafts, kayaking, canoeing, archery, waterskiing & wakeboarding, swimming, beach volleyball, basketball, soccer, mini-golf, and VeggieTales videos.

The cost is $500 for a family of four, $70 for each additional member. Children 4 years of age and younger are FREE. A non-refundable non-transferable deposit of $50 is required at the time of registration. Fees must be paid in full by July 10, 2008. Fees include deposit and applicable taxes. Registration is BY MAIL only. Forms are available on the back table.

For further information, call 705-356-7961 or visit www.cssm.ca/galilean

Wednesday to Sunday, November 12 to 16, 2008:

RON HUTCHCRAFT CRUSADE
The Sault Evangelical Ministerium is sponsoring the Ron Hutchcraft Community Impact Week from November 12 - 16, 2008. For more information – or to volunteer for this event – contact Howard McLeod (705-945-0863) or Gene Monin (705-253-2608).

Visit the Ron Hutchcraft Ministries website at www.Hutchcraft.com

— FBC Church Notes —

Mark Francois (our summer pastoral intern) will lead our Adult Christian Education classes (Sundays at 10:00 am) for the next few weeks. He is starting off with "The Messenger Who Will Prepare My Way", based on Mark 1:1-7.
Doug's Home Bible Study (What Can We Learn From the Angels) concluded on May 8th.
Dr. Florence Henderson wraps up Maurice's Home Bible Study with a look at The Temperaments. The group will meet on Monday May 12th and Thursday May 22nd.
Coffee With Our Neighbours would like to thank Rock Lake Christian Campground and all those who participated in the special awareness night & benefit concert on May 4th. (And thanks to those who gave so generously – the free will offering raised a tidy little sum for our Milk Program!)
Our May Business Meeting will be held in the Parlor at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 27th. (Those wishing to add an item to the agenda should submit it in writing to the FBC Office by May 13th.)
All our church ladies are invited to a wedding shower for Sarah Inch, who will be married later this summer. Contact the FBC Church Office for details.
The new Rock Lake Camp Brochure for 2008 is now available on-line.
Camp Info Photo Gallery
Our Vacation Bible School (VBS) needs helpers for this summer's ministry. Please speak to Patti DeVries if you are available any morning(s) during the week of July 14th to 18th. VBS Details Mr. Ducky Poster
The Men's Breakfast and Bible Study held its last session on Saturday April 26th and is now finished for the season.
Tweens Today had a great year with our special new program for those aged 11-14. We've now wrapped up for the summer, but we'll resume again in September.
Rock Lake Christian Camp needs a refrigerator and electric stove. Contact Rhonda Smith if you have either of these items to donate.
Brochures for Galilean Bible Camp are on the table at the back of the church. Pick up some for your campers – and be sure to sign up early! Details
The outline of "What Is a Baptist?" (Pastor Jack's sermon from November 18th) is available on-line. Click HERE. See also: Our Mission Our Constitution
Copies of the new Our Daily Bread (for June to August) are available on the back table.
Please continue to save pop cans and Lock City milk bags for the Milk Program. However, they are no longer in need of plastic (grocery) bags.
Please speak to Mickey if you would like to have your name added to the baking list for Coffee With Our Neighbours.
Please continue to save Lock City milk bags and grocery bags in support of this vital program.
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.

Prayer Requests Contact Us
"No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."

Gina Mohammed's "Little Things" book was recently published. "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.

SONbeamZ

PEACOCK TALES
A QUIET TIME WITH GOD
YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRST AID KIT
HOW TO SAY "NO" TO SIN
CASTLES FOR KEEPS
EATING THE SUN!
SO WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?
A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
SEASHELL MYSTERY

RIDING THE CLOUDS

THE LITTLE PLANT DOCTOR – George Washington Carver

BUZZING AROUND THE MOON – Moonwalker Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin

There's a little MOTHER's DAY PROJECT that kids can do on the SONbeamZ website!
Just visit www.SONbeamZ.com and click on "Something For Your Mom".

Put SONbeamZ on your Desktop! Click HERE for details.

— General Announcements —

PREGNANCY CENTRE — CHANGE FOR LIFE

The SSM Pregnancy Centre's six-week "Change for Life" fundraising campaign is set to begin on Mother's Day (May 11th). Baby bottles will be available at that time for you to take home and fill with your spare change. This is an opportunity to minister to the young mothers who are in need. Your donation makes the difference in the lives of mothers, fathers, and babies.

(Please return your bottle by Father's Day, June 15th.)

GALILEAN SUMMER CAMPS FOR 2008
Galilean Bible Camp is presenting an entire slate of week-long Summer Camps during July and August, including Wilderness Camps and Skills Camps. Costs range from $215 to $240 for the week. (A $50 non-refundable deposit is required.) There will be camps for kids of various age groups from 7 up to 14, and for youths 14-18.

For further details, visit www.cssm.ca/galilean
or contact Galilean at 705-356-7961 for more information.

Introducing MARK FRANCOIS...
(Our Summer Pastoral Intern)
FBC is taking on Mark Francois as a Pastoral Intern for the summer. Mark is from Elliot Lake and has a Bachelor of Theological Studies and a Master of Divinity from Toronto Baptist Seminary. He is currently in the Masters of Religion Program at the University of Toronto.

Mark was the Assistant Director of Galilean Bible Camp for three summers. This year, he will be interning here at FBC from early May until the end of August. Among other things, he will be leading our Adult Christian Education classes on Sundays at 10:00 am. (Mark's office is behind the Choir Room.)

If you are interested in having Mark participate in a specific ministry,
please speak to Pastor Jack so that Mark's schedule
can be properly coordinated during his internship.

ALPHA PROGRAM AT FBC...
The Alpha Program – our new community outreach – starts with dinner here at FBC on Sunday evenings. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend.

The Alpha Program is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away. It is low-key, friendly, and fun – and it is supported by all the main Christian denominations. Click HERE for further information.

Click to view: Flyer Registration Form

A new session of ALPHA is planned for the fall.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE IN THE NURSERY...
We are looking for ladies 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:

razors

shampoo

running shoes

new fridge

wood splitter

lawn mower

15-passenger van

weed wacker

They also require sturdy new warm (outdoor) clothing for the students.

If you can help in any way, please drop off items at 1446 Great Northern Road in SSM.

DINING ROOM VOLUNTEERS...
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.

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 looking for a few donations for their Baby Mart:

Newborn & Size 2 Diapers (and Baby Wipes)
Baby bath products (lotions, baby wash)
Boys sleepers
Sweater sets and afghans for boys
Clothes for 0-12 months

And they have on-going need of common household items (new items only, please):
small appliances, dishes & silverware, pots & pans, mixing bowls, casserole dishes, glasses, and brooms & mops.

Donations can be taken to their office at 177 McDougald Street in the Sault.

The Centre is also looking for a few volunteers. They need a Computer Resource Person and perhaps a few more 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 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.

— BULLETIN, CALENDAR and LIBRARY CORNER —

CHURCH BULLETIN CAN BE DOWNLOADED
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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