SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
SUNDAY
9:00 AM
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Christian Foundation Ministry
10:00 AM
Morning Worship Service
Right Hand of Fellowship (1st Sunday)
The Lord’s Supper served (1st Sunday)
Baptism (Last Sunday of each month)
WEDNESDAY
12:00 NOON St. Mark 16:15
Wednesday Prayer Meeting
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday Night Bible study
Youth Hour of Power
Broadcast Information
Television
First Baptist Church
Friday, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2114 Main Street
Public Access – Channel 19 Melrose Park, IL 60160
First Baptist Church Reverend John L. Belser, Pastor
2114 Main Street 708.344.7411 708.344.7265 (fax)
Melrose Park, IL 60160 www.firstbaptistchurchmp.org
Pastor John L. Belser
708.344.7411 708.344.7265 (fax) “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”
www.firstbaptistchurchmp.org Philippians 4:13
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Welcome to First Baptist Church!
We are glad that you chose to come and share in our Worship Experience.
FILL THE STOREHOUSE
We trust that you felt the presence of the Holy Spirit and the warmth of our
Christian love and hospitality as you entered our doors. If you are a seeker, THAT PEOPLE MIGHT BE FED
you’ve found a Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is
everything. If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as “I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and
your Lord and Saviour, or are not active in another Church, we invite you to you gave Me drink;… I was naked and you clothed Me.”
unite with First Baptist Church where our emphasis is on growth and Matthew 25:35-36
Vineyard Harvest Feeding
victorious living through Jesus Christ in all aspects of everyday life.
Our Vision
Providing Christian Ministry to the whole person, from cradle to grave.
Philippians 4:19
Our Mission
To bring all people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ through
the ABC’s of Salvation:
Acknowledge and repent of sins. (Romans 3:23)
Believe on Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as our resurrected
Redeemer. (John 3:16)
Confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. (Romans 10:8-9)
Disciple - become a disciple of Christ through study &
obedience to God’s Word. (2 Timothy 2:15 & 4:15-17)
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Evangelize – to share the good news and lead others to Christ.
(Matthew 28:18-20) Outreach Feeding Service
Filled – Being filled with the Holy Ghost. Evangelize – to share the good news and lead others to Christ.
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
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:And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in
Giving God glory, praise, and worship in all things. heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
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nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things
Winning the World for Christ, One Soul at a time!!! that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even
St. Mark 16:15 to the end of the age.” Amen” Matthew 28:18-20
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BIRTHDAY / ANNIVERSARY UPCOMING EVENTS AT FBC
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 24, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Senior Citizen’s Day – Reverend
Walter Turner preaching
Immediately after service, sponsoring Seniors at Old Country
Buffet in Lombard
Sunday, October 31, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Fall Outreach Sunday,
Elmhurst College, Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL
60126
NOVEMBER
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 – 6:00 PM – Moody Class – Book of James
Sunday, November 7, 2010 – Fall back – Set your clocks back
Sunday, November 14, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Vineyard Ministry Annual Day,
Outreach Ministries’ Annual Day – Dr. Alvin Love, Guest Preacher
3:30 PM – Fellowship at Pilgrim Rest MBC in Chicago
Sunday, November 21, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Senior Gospel Choir Annual
Day
Wednesday, November 24, 2010 – 6:00 PM – Thanksgiving Eve Service
DECEMBER
Sunday, December 12, 2010 – 10:00 AM – Stewardship Ministry Annual
Day – Dr. Joseph Richardson, Guest Preacher
Sunday, December 19, 2010 – 9:00 AM – Christmas Program
10:00 AM – The Angelic Choir Annual Day
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 – 6:00 PM – Annual Christmas Service
Sunday, December 25, 2010 – 9:00 AM – Christmas Worship Service
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Serving to please Christ is a greater reward than public acclaim!
“…God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you
have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the
saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:9-20
Visit us at: www.firstbaptistchurchmp.org
On-Line Giving
Please see Sister Sarah Harris if you do not have computer access
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RESPONSIVE READING PRAYER LIST
Pastor John L. Belser
MINISTER: Rejoice in the Lord always: and First Lady Kimberly Belser
again I say, Rejoice. President Barack Obama & Family
All College Students & All Young People
First Baptist Church Nursing Home Ministry
CONGREGATION: Let your moderation be known All Military Participants – Maywood Police Department
unto all men. The Lord is at SICK & SHUT-IN/HOME HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME
hand. Sister Emma Lyons Sister Lizabeth Cooley - NH
Sister Emma Clark Brother Willie Scales – NH
Brother Julius Reedy, Sr. Sister Annie Greer – NH
MINISTER: Be careful for nothing, but in Mother Ceola Harper Mother Maryon Brown
Deacon & Mother Melvin Jackson
every thing by prayer and Deacon Willie Wilson
supplication with thanksgiving Mother Louise Pool
Sister Mattie Lacey
let your request be made known Brother Leroy Carter
unto God. PRAYER REQUESTS
Bishop W.J. Chambliss Pastor Tyrone Crider
Mother Lucille Underwood Elder A. H. Montgomery
CONGREGATION: And the peace of God, which Mother Stella Jackson Deacon Willis Hickman
passeth all understanding, shall Sister Lucille Taylor Brother Howard Cathey
Deacon William Travis Brother Keith Gillespie
keep your hearts and minds Sister Brenda Germany Brother James Clark
through Christ Jesus. Sister Linda Grant Sister Eula Gillespie
Brother Sonny Burnside Sister Carol Madonia
Brother Archie McCants Brother James Morris
ALL: Finally, brethren, whatsoever Brother Ruben Williams Sister Starlisa Wilson
things are true, whatsoever Sister Eunice Jackson-Hazzard Sister Patricia Farrell
Brother Robert Searcy Sister Annie Bell Patton
things are honest, whatsoever Sister Rachel Taborne Sister Joan Thomas
things are just, whatsoever Brother Elmore Taylor Brother George McReynolds
Brother Henry Taylor Brother David McMahan
things are pure, whatsoever Sister Evelyn Hall Sister Maureen Baker
things are lovely, whatsoever Sister Mary Milhouse Brother Arthur Johnson
things are of good report; if Sister Laqueda Scott Sister Betty Brandt
The Headen Family Brother Daniel Gibson
there be any virtue, and if there Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:
be any praise, think on these
things. and he shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17
Philippians 4:4-8
Sister Gemetta Campbell & Family
Please power off all electronic devices in the Sanctuary Deacon Jeff & Donna Lewis & Family
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SUNDAY MORNING CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
BIBLE STUDY JUST AS I AM
October 24, 2010
Lesson 8
Good Leaders
Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 10:6-10
Background Scripture: Psalm 47
Printed Passage: Psalm 47:1-9
Key Verse
Sing praises to god, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, Just as I am, without one plea
sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye But that Thy blood was shed for me,
praises with understanding. Psalm 47:6-7
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
Session Overview O, Lamb of God, I come.
This lesson continues our study under Unit II: “ God Sustains.”
Our last lesson helped us see the stability and security that we can Just as I am, though tossed about,
experience as believers when we seek the Lord as our refuge (see With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Psalm 46:1). Today’s lesson highlights how God sustains us by
providing good leadership for His people. We are living in a time Fightings within and fears without,
and culture in which our world is facing many ciritcal global O, Lamb of God, I come.
issues. War and famine continue to escalate, causing mass
Text: Charlotte Elliott Tune: Evelyn S. Curenton Hymn 344
divisions that perpetuate more segregated living. Sexual
immorality is becoming something that we accept as normal. As
we see laws changed to accommodate the homosexual agenda, we ~ OFFERING MEDITATION ~
are in dire need of good leaders. Only God can lead us through Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not
the problems we face. (Adult Bible Quarterly) highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,
who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.
October 31, 2010–Lesson 9–Psalm 63:1-11
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to
Reaching Higher Levels of Understanding and Faith! distribute, willing to communicate.
“…Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against
2 Peter 3:18 the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
We encourage you to attend 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Sunday Morning Bible Study
WALKING IS NOT PERMITTED DURING TITHES & OFFERING, THE SERMON
9:00 AM to 9:50 AM AND THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP!!
Brother Reginald Blanchard, Ministry Leader
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MEDIA MINISTRY FALL OUTREACH SUNDAY
The following messages are available for purchase October 31, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM
on audio-cassette tapes and CDs. Hammerschmidt Chapel Elmhurst College
Pastor Belser is the speaker unless otherwise noted 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
09/12/10 – Everything’s Going To Be Alright Morning Worship Service for the 2010 Outreach Sunday will be held at
Elmhurst College in Hammer-Schmidt Chapel. We are asking all members
09/19/10 – How To Help Your Way Out to become personal Evangelist and bring at least 1 person with you to the
service!
09/26/10 – Don’t Miss Your Blessing
We are Winning the World for Christ, One Soul at a time!
10/03/10 – Don’t Wait Until Your Battles Over, Shout Now From the North
Take Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) south
10/10/10 – From Victim to Victor Exit at 1-290 West, Ill. 64-North Avenue
Pastor Brenda Little Exit again immediately at Ill. 64-North Avenue
Go west 1.5 miles to Maple Avenue, turn left
10/17/10 – Whatever You’re Going Through God Will Follow Maple Avenue one-half mile across rail-road tracks to Alexander Boulevard
Bring You Out Turn right at Alexander, then right into the campus parking lot
From the South
10/24/10 – Lessons From A Veteran Take Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) north
Reverend Walter Turner Travel past the Cermak Road plaza
Exit at 1-290 West, Ill.64-North Avenue
Media Order: Please check off the sermon tape of your Go north on 1-290 to St. Charles Road
choice and complete the section below. Travel west on St. Charles past York Road to Prospect
Turn right onto Prospect for two long blocks to Alexander Blvd
Turn left, then right into the parking lot
Name:_____________________________________ From the East
Take Interstate 290 (Eisenhower Expressway) west
Phone:____________________________________ Follow signs for 1-290 West-Rockford
Exit at westbound St. Charles Road, just west of 1-294
Travel west on St. Charles past York Road to Prospect
Number of Tapes Ordered____________________ Turn right onto Prospect for two long blocks to Alexander Boulevard
Turn left, then right into the parking lot
From the West
Total Amount Enclosed $_____________________ Take Interstate 88 (East-West Tollway) east
** Please allow 24 hours for the completion of your order ** Travel past the Oak Brook exit to Interstate 294
Exit at York Road
Travel north on York to St. Charles Road, turn left
Travel west on St. Charles to Prospect Avenue
Turn right onto Prospect for two long blocks to Alexander Boulevard
Turn left, then right into the parking lot
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