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First Baptist Church Petrolia June—July 2017
First News & Notes June—July 2017
Prayer Points
*Continued prayer for the deacons and church officials and leaders as they work hard to keep us going during this time with the lightning strike and all the decisions that must be made.
* Continued prayers for Pastor Phil and his family.
* Those of our congregation who are ill or in a nursing home. They would probably appreciate a visit as well.
* Those of our congregation who have lost a loved one recently
* Our Church prayer partner for June is Egerton Baptist in London and their pastor David Snihur
* Our Church prayer partner for July is Arkona Baptist Church and their pastor Rob Spicer
Photo credit: Meggan Douglas
Trees of the Bible
In Genesis we read how God creates man, and then immediately makes all kinds of trees to grow out of the ground, including the Tree of Life
The Bible is full of … trees. In fact, more than 30 kinds are named in scripture.
Noah used gopher wood to build the ark.
Abraham and Sarah entertained angels unaware under oak trees.
Elijah escaped into the wilderness and rested under a broom tree.
It was under a palm tree that Deborah, prophet and judge, dispensed justice.
The Ark of the covenant was made from an acacia tree.
Solomon’s temple was built using cedars of Lebanon.
That wee little man Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree so he could glimpse Jesus passing by.
In the Bible, trees symbolize strength, power, glory, wealth, honour, and restoration.
The dove brings Noah an olive branch as a sign that the flood has receded and dry land has re-appeared.
The psalmist uses a tree as a metaphor for a life well lived.
God’s providence is shown through trees, which provide shelter for animals, nesting places for the birds, and fruit as sustenance for humans.
God’s judgment is depicted in the cutting down of a tree.
Beginning in Genesis, a relationship is created that will continue through the pages of history: God, trees, and hu-mans.
And the Bible’s story of salvation begins and ends with a tree – the Cross on which Jesus died.
As the old hymn says, “O can it be, upon a tree, the Saviour died for me. My soul is thrilled; my heart is filled, to
think He died for me.”
Alex Craig
First Baptist Church Petrolia 2 June—July 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Sunday School
has finished un-
til September.
1 2 3
4
10:30 Worship
Larry Ainsworth
Mary Deacon
5 6 7 10:00 Ladies
Bible Study
8 Brad & Wen-
dy Loosley Anni-
versary
9 10 Wayne
Robertson
11 10:30 Worship
Anniversary Service and
Dinner
12 Harald &
Sara Rust Anni-
versary
13 7:00 p.m.
Business Meeting
14 10:00 La-
dies Bible Study
Heather Blancher
15 16 17
18 10:30 Worship 19 Chantel
Brandon
20 21 10:00 La-
dies Bible Study
22 23 24
25 10:30 Worship
Lloyd McDonald
26 27 Chloe &
Jaden Burdett
Jean & Lee
Bradshaw Anniv
Norm & Donna
McAuslan Anniv.
28 10:00 La-
dies Bible Study
29 30
June 2017
July Special Events:
3—Jessica Robertson
5 Judy & Bill Baker Anniversary
7 Brad Loosley
10 Janice & Phil Kazek Anniversary
12 Cheryl Cassin
21 Jamie & Heather Blancher Anniversary
Assembly June 8—10
Our 145th Church Anniver-sary service will be on June 11.
A roast beef dinner will be served after church. Please bring a desert to share.
First Baptist Church Petrolia 3 June—July 2017
Looking Ahead:
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Each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Ladies Bible Study
All are Welcome
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Sunday School has finished until September
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10:30 a.m. each Sunday
Corporate Worship
All are Welcome
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Assembly 2017
****************** The Next newsletter will be in your inbox by
July 30 Info to be to Wanda by July 23
********************* Baptist Women at Elim
Sept 15—17
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NABWU Assembly
Oct 19—22 in Toronto
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Nov 4
Ladies Fall Day Apart
Probably at Strathroy.
Details to follow
Judy King to speak
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November 7
Baptist Day of Prayer
Probably joining Wyoming
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November 11
Missionfest will be at Forest Baptist
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June 8—10, 2017 Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale,
6750 Mississauga Rd Donna McAuslan is admiring this scrapbook made by Helen Rust. Various Bible Verses ac-companied by beautiful pictures are included. This project was started when Ruth Brown was Helen’s teacher and finished with Judy Baker.
Busy Servants
What do hand-digging dandelions, car-rying hymn books, organizing book-shelves, taking a small child on your lap, and organizing a shared lunch have in common? They’re ALL actions of service! Thanks to everyone who fur-thers the Work of the Kingdom by shar-ing yourself!
First Baptist Church Petrolia 4 June—July 2017
May 13 was a busy day in Arkona. 50 Days for Girls kits were finished up under the guid-ance of Nancy Gosnek. Our area’s goal is to make 100 kits for this project. Becky Wool-vett and others are working on the next 50 during sewing evenings at Wyoming Baptist.
First Baptist Church Petrolia 5 June—July 2017
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The church’s new email is [email protected].
If you need spiritual help during this time, please contact one of the deacons:
Ministry Leader: Alex Craig 1-519-786-3325 Deacons: Larry Ainsworth – 519-882-1019 Brad Loosley – 519-882-2073 Donna McAuslan – 519-882-3092 Lloyd McDonald – 519-882-1740 Bill Baker – 519-882-2325 Find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/First-Baptist-Church-Petrolia-110987248975452/
KIPP (Kids Intercessory Prayer Partners)
Prayer Cards have been prepared for our ‘First Kids’. Please take one or two and pray for these young ones. You are welcome to get to know them better—possibly sit with them in church, send them cards, find out their interests. And PRAY for them.
Our partner church for June is Egerton Baptist Church in London and pastor Dave Snihur
http://www.egertonchurch.com/
Our partner church for July is Arkona Baptist Church in Arkona. Their pastor Rob Spicer
https://www.facebook.com/ArkonaBaptist/