Mark 1:3b "Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'

In life it goes without saying that we prepare for many different things. We have to

prepare ourselves each morning, we prepare our meals, our children for school, our

duties for work. We prepare our cars to drive by gassing up and making sure we

have all the necessary fluids. Preparation is an everyday, nearly moment by moment

part of life. We are all well acquainted with preparation.

Writing under Divine inspiration and quoting from Isaiah the Prophet, Mark reveals

that John had made preparation in his own heart for the coming world/spiritual/

eternal leader and now he was asking the nation to prepare, to be ready. Jesus fits

all three descriptions. He is THE world leader, because He has a following of people

of all tribes, tongues and cultures from the beginning of time to the end. He is a

spiritual leader because He is God. And He is an eternal leader because what He has

started now will transcend time and space, to include all of eternity. No earthly ruler

can boast of such a rule, because no earthly ruler is powerful enough or worthy of

such a rule. Jesus is worthy of all power and praise, because He is no mere man,

but God.

Jesus is no mere dignitary. Jesus is no mere spiritual leader. Jesus Christ is God

and therefore calls for our full devotion and allegiance. Isaiah declared that prepara-

tion for the Lord's coming was in order. In ancient Palestine, when an important per-

son would come through your village, you would make sure the road in front of your

house was smooth, so they could pass by without incident.

What preparations do you need to make in your heart today for the Lord to flow

smoothly in and out of your mind, your thoughts, your will, your intentions, your

words, your ambition, your intentions, your hopes and your dreams. Spend some

time today in God's Word, in confession, in prayer, so that your heart will be pre-

pared for what your Lord wants you to do next. Enjoy the Lord’s company today,

knowing that He loves you more than you love yourself.

In Him,

PJV

Fall Bible Study--coming on Tues. morning Sept. 21, an inductive study of the life of Abraham. The first week looks at the heavens to see what Abram saw. Week 2 will be a presentation of the culture, society, and religion of Sumer, Abram's home. The following 6 weeks will look

at Abram/Abraham and the middle portions of the Book of Genesis. Sign up sheet available on the Women’s Ministry Board.

BABYSITTER needed for the Fall Tuesday morning Women’s Bible study beginning Sept. 21st. Must be able to handle several infants and a few toddlers. Need to be at the church from 8:45 – 11:15 a.m. Please call

Pam 832-4351 if interested. This is a paid position.

CLUB 56 AUGUST ACTIVITY!

Wednesday, August 18th—5:30 –8:30 p.m. — Hike at Dodge Point in Newcastle. Be at the church by 5:30 p.m.. Bring $ for ice

cream after hiking. If it rains, we’ll be at the church for the evening.

YOU MUST TURN IN A COMPLETED MEDICAL FORM AND PERMISSION SLIP TO GOLF AND HIKE.

Creative Christian Preschool, a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Waldoboro, has openings in the 3 and 4 year old classes for the fall. The 3 year old class meets on Tuesday and Thursday and the 4 year old class meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM – 11:30AM. This year they will have “NEW EXTENDED CARE HOURS” for those wishing to participate. Early care will start at 7:30 a.m. and extended care will be until 4:00 p.m. For more information or to request a registration packet, call Bonnie Moody at 832-0621 or e-mail her at mbmoody@roadrunner.com.

Annual “End of Summer” Retreat

ONLY 2 MORE WEEKS TO SIGN UP : TODAY, August.1, and August 8. See table in the foyer. Cabins are filling up FAST!

If you are new to our church and haven’t a clue what Kieve is, please stop by the table in the foyer to ask questions and pick up a brochure! Cost: includes 8 meals (Sat. breakfast—Monday lunch), snacks, lodging, boat/canoe rentals, all events and access to most of the facilities. Adults: $75, Children 5-13:$65 Children 4 & under : free Family: $295 max Non– campers Sunday BBQ meal deal:

$15 adult and $10 child Please note that the BBQ is included in the weekend price.

Friday August 6th, 2010 Schedule of events: Please join us in launching the weekend off through prayer and Worship music! 5:00 pm: Opening Song and Prayer 5:15 pm Pastor Jim Wade 6:00 pm Sounds of Liberty, our Special Guests from Liberty University, Virginia 7:00 pm: Testimony

7:30 pm Closing Prayers and Altar call

Schedule of events: 10:00 am Opening Prayer 10:15am Pastor Tom Rawley, Word of Life 11:00 am Testimony: Robin Hafemann 11:15 am Testimony: Jennifer Hafemann 11:30 am Guest Speaker Dale Dolloff 12:15 pm The End Time Singers 12:45 pm Pastor Jason Pauley 1:30 pm Heaven's Blend, Christian Music 2:15 pm Pastor Greg Vinson, Elim Church

3:00 pm Faye Christy, Christian Folk, Through the Fire Ministry

4:00 pm The Advent Church Choir 5:00 pm Intermission 5:15 pm Bible Scholar, Nate Beck 6:00 pm Youth Worship Team, FBC 6:30 pm Mehuman Jonson, Contemporary Christian music 7:00 pm Testimonies: Sam Dolloff & Will Cormier 7:30 pm Celebrate Recovery Testimony 8:00 pm Josiah's Creed, Christian Rock

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

FREE POTLUCK DINER AT 5PM!

Please feel free to bring your family and friends to join us in breaking bread as one Christian family! We ask that each family bring one dish to share so we can enjoy each others

wonderful cooking! Coffee and Drinks will be provided!

8:00 am “The Old Guys” Singing group 8:20 am Testimony 8:40 am Pastor Jon Vermilion 9:25 am Break 9:35 am Noyz Crew Singing Group 9:50 am Praise & Worship

10:20 am Pastor Dan Beck 11:00 am Break 11:10 am Praise & Worship Team 11:40 am Testimony 11:55am Praise & Worship “Special” 12:05 pm Pastor Jim Wade 5:00 pm Potluck Supper

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

8/01 Pam Morrison & Chandy Bewell 8/08 Matt & Bonnie Moody 8/15 Mason & Suzanne Moore & Family 8/22 Rebecca Norton & Jessica Ruppert 8/29 Sorterup Family

8/01 Sharon Richardson & Mandie Luce 8/08 Katie Hunt & Becky Moore 8/15 Alan & Angie Reed 8/22 Kenny & Amanda Spear 8/29 Pam & Grace Jameson

8/01 Hilton/ Merrill 8/08 Burnham/ Meservey 8/15 Olsen/ Olsen 8/22 Wade/ Wade 8/29 Cross/ Vannah

8/7 Ludwig 8/14 Light 8/21 Hafemann 8/28 Richardson

August 26—Reid State Park Beach Trip Sign up outside Pastor Phil’s office. You will need money for entry and food! September 8—Amp’d and Higher Ground resume! September 25—It’s GETTING CLOSER!

Staff E-mails

Pastor: jonvermilion@fbcwaldoboro.org Pastor of Administration: jason@fbcwaldoboro.org

Youth Pastor: phil@fbcwaldoboro.org Bookkeeper: bookkeeper@fbcwaldoboro.org

Secretary: office@fbcwaldoboro.org

Church Services

8:00 am: Worship Service 9:30 am: Child & Adult Sunday School

11:00 am: Worship Service 6:00-7:00 pm: Open Forum

Tom Middleton 8/1

Cherie Hunter 8/1

Richie Catalano 8/1

Eric Johnson 8/1

Gerry Bassett 8/2

Addie Joslyn 8/2

Trey Knof 8/2

Jamayka Manter 8/2

Cheyanne Duguette 8/2

Jillian Basner 8/2

Edna McLain 8/3

Lian Harrington 8/3

RoseAnne Holladay 8/4

Gayla Dever 8/4

Dominick Thompson 8/4

Luke Collins 8/4

Jim Vasile 8/5

Dave Jacoby 8/5

Laurel Harris 8/5

Lindsay Harding 8/6

Jewel Dorian 8/6

Lisa Henley 8/7

Julia Goode 8/7

Dorie Nicewonger 8/7

Maynard Townsend 8/8

Anthony Payson 8/8

Jeannine Geele 8/8

Amanda Reibel 8/8

Evan McCormick 8/8

Caleb Lombardo 8/8

Shachia Harvey 8/8

Sue Staples 8/9

Alan Dever 8/9

Parker Lash 8/9

Sara Shannon 8/10

Bev Cronkhite 8/10

Jaclyn Merrill 8/10

Matt Moody 8/11

Mikayla Pauley 8/11

Russ Schofield 8/12

Suzanne Moore 8/12

Kathy Kee 8/13

Christopher Harris 8/13

Jim Hopler 8/14

Megan Gray 8/14

Rachael Pease 8/14

Andrew Flynn 8/16

Sabrina Harrison 8/16

Daniel Bubar 8/17

Paul Gamache 8/19

Tom Spaulding 8/19

Elaine Connolly 8/20

Caitlin Hopler 8/20

Jen Hudson 8/22

Billy Jones 8/22

John Peaslee 8/23

Owen Moore 8/23

Skyler Guilbault 8/25

William Cheesman 8/25

Jessica Holladay 8/25

James Harriman 8/27

Erik George 8/28

Ruth Castner 8/29

Laurie Barbour 8/30

Grace Ann Turcotte 8/30

Ryan Richardson 8/30

Micah Tomasello 8/30

Ryan Ecomony 8/31

Myra Moore 8/31

Ashley Pooler 8/31

Maynard & Sandra Townsend 8/02/1959

James & Lisa Henley 8/03/2002

Douglas & Teri Peaslee 8/05/1978

David & Janet Hidden 8/06/1960

Jeremy & Shawna Kurr 8/11/2001

Stewart & Rhonda Hanna 8/14/1971

Paul & Linda Baldwin 8/16/1969

Jim & Martha Violette 8/16/1969

Loren & Lisa Durkee 8/16/1986

Breck & Breanna Holladay 8/16/2003

Eric & Susan Johnson 8/22/2004

Rich & Chandy Bewell 8/23/2008

Ben & Mandie Luce 8/24/2002

Jon & Robin Vermilion 8/25/1990

Chris & Angela Percival 8/25/1995

Norm & Liz Cormier 8/27/1988

Russ & Amy Sirianni 8/27/1988

Pete & Darleen Souza 8/27/2000

Hale & Jennifer Morris 8/29/1998