Calendar for the Week of February 26, 2012 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9:45 a.m. Church school for all ages 9:45 a.m. Membership Class 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Monday 9:00 a.m. Melrose Arts & Craft Group 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 3:30 p.m. Dance Academy Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 3:00 p.m. Dance Academy 3:30 p.m. Pantry of Hope 6:30 p.m. AA PM Group Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 3:30 p.m. Dance Academy 5:30 p.m. Youth Group Thursday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 4:30 p.m. Dance Academy 7:00 p.m. Primary Purpose Friday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 9:15 a.m. Dance Academy
First Baptist Church “Bringing People to Jesus Christ” Our church exists to be an instrument of God’s Spirit in assisting children, youth and adults to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
WELCOME: We are delighted that you have chosen to worship at First Baptist Church Melrose. If you are a new resident or if you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become part of God’s family at First Baptist Church Melrose. The Minister is happy to speak with you at your convenience and to answer any questions concerning our church.
CHILDREN: Nursery care is available, infant-preschool, behind the sanctuary with Amie Bethune, Certified Childcare Provider.
SERVING Greeting today are Gary and Marie Cerretani.
Coffee Hour today will be hosted by Pam Beckford and Karen Kiley.
Name Tags Assistant: Michael Piccirilli.
NEXT SUNDAY – March 4, 2012 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9:45 a.m. Church School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Membership Class 11:00 a.m. Worship and Communion Service Rev. Damaris Cami-Staples, Preaching
BIBLE STUDIES and ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Sunday, @ 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School (Gospel of Matthew) with Russell Perkins in the Marion Cerretani Ladies’ Parlor. Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study (“The First Letter of John”) with Pastor Damaris at the home of Debbie Smallwood. Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (“Women of the Bible”) with Pastor Damaris in the Marion Cerretani Ladies’ Parlor.
YOUTH GROUP meets each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. It starts at 5:30 with dinner and Bible Study or other activity will begin at 6:15 and last until 7:30 p.m. 02/29/12 – BIBLE STUDY: “True Love Waits” (special cook).
LENT: This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. This is a special time for us Christians to prepare our hearts and minds, to meditate on the Word of God, and draw close to the Lord. Please consult the reading schedule of Biblical passages enclosed. Thank you.
SNOW SEASON IS HERE???!!! Although we are at the end of February 2012 should we get a heavy snowfall and need to cancel any church services or activities, WBZ News Radio 1030 & WBZ-TV will be your source for weather and storm related information. WBZ News Radio 1030 will read the list of cancellations twice per hour (:04 and :35 past) during the Storm Center Operation.
PANTRY OF HOPE: Open Tuesdays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. As we continue in the Season of Lent. Please consider a gift of Christian love in the form of a donation of non-perishable food items to the Pantry of Hope. Current items needed include mustard, ketchup, fruits (except applesauce), coffee, tea, hot chocolate, bottled juices, peanut butter, cereal, potato products (instant potatoes, etc.) As always, we thank you for your continued support of those less fortunate.
SPECIAL NEED OF PEANUT BUTTER We are in need of as much peanut butter as possible! Our clients come to us asking for peanut butter but we do not have any on our shelves or in the storage room. Would you be so kind to please bring us some? Thank you!
COMING UP IN MARCH: (Please mark your calendars!): The Board of Trustees decided to set a special spring cleaning date for the inside of our church. It will take place on Saturday, March 10th. We will gather at 8:30 a.m. Please come ready to work by cleaning up some rooms, de-cluttering, dusting and making our beautiful church shine!!! Please bring your own cleaning supplies. We will divide in teams to tackle coffee hour room, entrance areas, the sanctuary and the church’s library, Pastor Damaris’ office, etc. We know that the way our church appearance is important because it sends a loud message: that we care about our church and we are on top of things! This is a great opportunity to remove broken or useless furniture and appliances which are only taking up space. Thank you so much! Please mark your calendars!!!
THE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES that began on Sunday, February 5th at 9:45 a.m. will continue until March 4th. These classes are also open to those who want to learn more about our core beliefs and about our church. Come and speak to Pastor Damaris or Pastor Greg if you have any questions. Thank you.
ANNUAL GATHERING CHOIR Rev. Geoff Hicks is organizing a TABCOM Choir for this year’s annual gathering (April 27-28). He is looking to hear from choir directors and singers from around the state so that he can organize schedule times. The song that will be sung is “We’ve Come To Praise Him” and is available here in PDF. Everyone can start practicing now! Be in touch with Rev. Geoff Hicks at gdhmusicus@aol.com if you are interested.
AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN’S MINISTRIES SPRING SPIRITUAL RETREAT – March 8-10, 2012 at the Nantasket Beach Resort & Conference Center in Hull, MA. Retreat Invitations from Rev. Cheryl Harris ~ Hotel rates & Details.
BUS TRIP TO WORLD MISSION CONFERENCE-May 18-25 in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Ride along with Ronny Lanier to “Hear the Call”. Join with others from the six New England states and head for the biggest mission event in a decade on what Ronny purports is “her last bus trip.” The group will leave May 17th and return on May 26th via Greyhound bus from the First Baptist Church in Waltham. You may park your car all week FREE at the church. The cost for conference fee, meals and lodging for the week is $934. You may pay in one installment or several but the full amount must be received by May 10, 2012. For information and to reserve your spot, call Ronny at 781-662-4663. You may call between 6 am and Midnight (note: no answering service). Download the Bus Trip Flyer for full details and visit www.internationalministries.org for full conference schedules. AND for all who have been on a bus trip to Green Lake with Ronny before..save the date of June 24 for a Green Lake Bus Reunion at the First Baptist Church in Waltham at 3:00 p.m.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER – Friday, March 3, 2012 Will be hosted by Church Women United of Malden, Medford and Melrose at Grace Episcopal Church, High Street, Medford. 12:00 noon: Refreshments 12:45 p.m. Program: Malaysia
Calendar for the Week of February 26, 2012 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9:45 a.m. Church school for all ages 9:45 a.m. Membership Class 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Monday 9:00 a.m. Melrose Arts & Craft Group 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 3:30 p.m. Dance Academy Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 3:00 p.m. Dance Academy 3:30 p.m. Pantry of Hope 6:30 p.m. AA PM Group Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 3:30 p.m. Dance Academy 5:30 p.m. Youth Group Thursday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 4:30 p.m. Dance Academy 7:00 p.m. Primary Purpose Friday 9:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Drop-In AA 9:15 a.m. Dance Academy
Rev. Damaris Cami-Staples, Pastor Rev. Gregory Staples, Minister of Christian Education Amie Bethune, Certified Childcare Provider Ivan Todorov, Music Director, Organist/Pianist Beverly M. Ames, Secretary and Chimes Editor Russell Perkins, Website Editor Martin & Karen Rivera, Youth Group Leaders John Kelly, Sexton Pam Beckford, Director of Chime Time Children’s Center Chime Time Children’s Center: 781-665-0131 Church Office: 781-665-4470 x 402 Email: Melrose1BC@aol.com
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