March 2013 Bulletin Highlights

March 31, 2013
 Church News
See What’s Happening! 
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FBC Softball Team
Spring is here, and with that comes Softball!  FBC will once again be participating in the Cape Cod Evangelical Softball League.  We play on a combined team with Falmouth Baptist Church.  The season is from April thru August, consisting of approximately 12 games that are played on Friday evenings on various fields on the Cape.  Practices are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evenings and are held in Falmouth.  If you are interested in joining the team, see Chuck Burke for further information.  Because this is an adult league, you must be 16 or older. Both men and women are invited to play.

Upcoming Events

Communion Sunday:  Today!
Communion Sunday’s are a great opportunity to make an offering to the Benevolence Fund, a fund created to help members of our church family in need.
Deacons/Elders Meetings:  Monday, April 1st   6:30 pm
                                              Monday, April 15th  6:30 pm
Men’s Ministry Service Project Day:  Saturday April 13th 
Men of all ages, come be a part of this awesome day of both serving and fellowship.  And to complete the day, we will once again be having a family style dinner open for anyone to attend.  Please sign up on the clipboards if you’re interested in participating in either.
Women of Faith:  November 1st - 3rd 


March 24, 2013
Church News

*Easter Sunday Schedule Change*

Discipleship Hour has been cancelled next Sunday, March 31st following our Easter Celebration Service.  We will still however enjoy coffee and refreshments during the regular fellowship time following the service. 



FBC Softball Team
Spring is here, and with that comes Softball!  FBC will once again be participating in the Cape Cod Evangelical Softball League.  We play on a combined team with Falmouth Baptist Church.  The season is from April thru August, consisting of approximately 12 games that are played on Friday evenings on various fields on the Cape.  Practices are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evenings and are held in Falmouth.  If you are interested in joining the team, see Chuck Burke for further information.  Because this is an adult league, you must be 16 or older. Both men and women are invited to play.

Upcoming and Ongoing Events
  
Financial Peace University:   Sunday Evenings  6:00-7:30 pm
Forestdale Bible Institute:   Begins Tuesday, March 26th 6:30 pm
See Pastor Glen if you weren’t able to attend an introductory meeting and think you might be interested in the next class, Habits of the Heart. .  There is no prerequisite required for this course.
Men’s Ministry Service Project Day:  Saturday April 13th 
Men of all ages, come be a part of this awesome day of both serving and fellowship.  And to complete the day, we will once again be having a family style dinner open for anyone to attend.  Please sign up on the clipboards if you’re interested in participating in either. 
Women of Faith:  November 1st - 3rd 
March payments are now due!  We asking that you please try to follow the monthly payment plan to ensure we have proper funding when payments are required. 

Ministry Opportunities

Meals Ministry Coordinator:
  Join us in prayer as we seek someone to coordinate meals or other needs of those who have just had surgery, a baby, or any other circumstance that provides an opportunity for us to be a blessing.  If you’d like any additional information or would like to become involved in this ministry, please contact the church office.


 
March 17, 2013
Church News 
Tuesday Evening Women’s Bible Study: 
Deb Saucier would like to resume the mid-week woman’s bible study.  Options are open to switch the evening if needed.  Please let her know if you are interested 508-833-6002
Upcoming Events

Financial Peace University:   Sunday Evenings  6:00-7:30 pm

Deacon/Elder’s Meeting: * Rescheduled*  March 18th   6:30pm
Forestdale Bible Institute:   Begins Tuesday, March 26th 6:30 pm
See Pastor Glen if you weren’t able to attend an introductory meeting and think you might be interested in the next class, Habits of the Heart. .  There is no prerequisite required for this course.
Men’s Ministry Service Project Day:  Saturday April 13th 
Men of all ages, come be a part of this awesome day of both serving and fellowship.  And to complete the day, we will once again be having a family style dinner open for anyone to attend.  Please sign up on the clipboards if you’re interested in participating in either.
Progressive Dinner:   Saturday, April 27th  Save the Date!  Details to follow!
Women of Faith:  November 1st - 3rd 
March payments are now due!  We asking that you please try to follow the monthly payment plan to ensure we have proper funding when payments are required.
Ministry Opportunities
Missions Team Meeting:  Friday, March 22nd  6:30 pm
Do you have a heart for missions and want to find out how you can get involved?  Join us this Friday night at the Uribazo’s Home,  3 Ground Cover Lane in Sandwich. Please make a note on your connection card if you think you will be attending, or would like more information. 
 

March 10, 2013

Storm Closings *Update*: 
If you signed up on the clipboard to receive a text message or email notifying you of a cancelled service, you will have to go to whdh.com directly yourselves to sign up. Once on the website, select the weather tab on the top, then storm closings/delays again at the top.  You’ll have to register as a new member, then follow the prompts to complete the process.  Don’t forget, FBC cancellations are now listed on Channel 7 (NBC), Channel 5 (WCVB), Channel 4 (WBZ)  and Channel 56 (CW), or on the following websites: www.whdh.com, www.wbzclosings.com, or www.wcvb.com.

Tuesday Evening Women’s Bible Study:
Deb Saucier would like to resume the mid-week woman’s bible study.  Options are open to switch the evening if needed.  Please let her know if you are interested.  508-833-6002

Upcoming Events

Forestdale Bible Institute:  Tuesday, March 12th 6:30 pm
If you think you may be interested and want to find out more, we’ve added a second introductory meeting.  There is no prerequisite required for this course.    The next course, Habits of the Heart, is designed to help one develop enduring habits of the heart and soul that will allow you to grow up soundly in the Word, in what Paul refers to as “sound doctrine.”  It gives a general understanding of the crises that we all face and how those crises affect our hearts and souls;  the resources of God’s Word and God’s people, which are valuable in strengthening our inner man; and the building of lifelong habits that will help secure an unwavering devotion to the will and work of God.  This course is designed to address the foundation and development of lifelong spiritual disciplines and study habits.  Please let Pastor Glen know if you think you may be attending.

Financial Peace University:   Sunday Evenings  6:00-7:30 pm

Deacon/Elder’s Meeting: * Rescheduled*  March 18th   6:30pm

Family Movie Night has been rescheduled! Saturday, March 16th
  Show time:  7:00 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
   Showing:  Under His Influence by Christian Comedian Ken Davis,
                    followed by RV, starring  Robin Williams (rated PG)

Women of Faith:  November 1st - 3rd 
If you haven’t made your deposit, please turn in $10 to Kelly Lerch.   We asking that you please try to follow the monthly payment plan to ensure we have proper funding when payments are required. 




March 3, 2013 
Senior Ministry Update:
Changes are coming!  We are in the process of restructuring our Senior Ministry.  As we move forward, we are looking for individuals interested in  helping out in a couple of areas, including visiting or calling local seniors in the new Senior Visitation Ministry or being available to do odds and ends for them in the new Seniors Helping Hands Ministry.  Please sign up on the clipboard if interested. 



Tuesday Evening Women’s Bible Study:

Deb Saucier would like to resume the mid-week woman’s bible study.  Options are open to switch the evening if needed.  Please let her know if you are interested.  508-833-6002



Storm Closings: 

If you’d like to receive a text message or email letting you know that our morning service has been cancelled be sure to fill out the required information on the clipboard.  FBC cancellations are also now listed on Channel 7 (NBC), Channel 5 (WCVB), Channel 4 (WBZ)  and Channel 56 (CW), or on the following websites: www.whdh.com, www.wbzclosings.com, or www.wcvb.com.



Upcoming Events


Forestdale Bible Institute:  Tuesday, March 5th 6:30 pm
If you think you may be interested and want to find out more, come to this introductory meeting.  There is no prerequisite required for this course.    The next course, Habits of the Heart, is designed to help one develop enduring habits of the heart and soul that will allow you to grow up soundly in the Word, in what Paul refers to as “sound doctrine.”  It gives a general understanding of the crises that we all face and how those crises affect our hearts and souls;  the resources of God’s Word and God’s people, which are valuable in strengthening our inner man; and the building of lifelong habits that will help secure an unwavering devotion to the will and work of God.  This course is designed to address the foundation and development of lifelong spiritual disciplines and study habits. 

Financial Peace University:   Sunday Evenings  6:00-7:30 pm
Still unsure if it’s for you?  Come tonight and sit in on this session for just a preview of how you can change your life by handling your money God’s way . 

Deacon/Elder’s Meeting:  March 11th   6:30pm

Family Movie Night has been rescheduled! Saturday, March 16th
  Show time:  7:00 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
   Showing:  Under His Influence by Christian Comedian Ken Davis,
                    followed by RV, starring  Robin Williams (rated PG)

Women of Faith:  November 1st - 3rd 
If you haven’t made your deposit, please turn in $10 to Kelly Lerch.   We asking that you please try to follow the monthly payment plan to ensure we have proper funding when payments are required.