Senior Adult Conference Leaving a Legacy for the Next Generation

Speaker: Dr. Randy McWhorter Worship Leader: Bob Rawleigh Sunday: 4 pm: Picnic, musical, concert and worship service Monday: 9:15 am: Coffee 7 doughnuts, “Guarding against scams and other crimes against seniors.” Worship Service & Lunch Tuesday: 9:15 am Coffee & Doughnuts, “ Motivated to Share Your Faith” Worship Service & Lunch For more information, call the church at 916.988-1139

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Sunday Evenings 5:-00—7:00 pm Ages 4 thru Jr. High Call 916-635-4672 for more info

Brother and Sister in Christ, Avoiding uncomfortable, but necessary, parts of life is a dangerous habit to develop. With very few exceptions, problems don’t resolve on their own, no matter how long you procrastinate in fixing them. A leaky faucet never stops leaking by itself. A root of bitterness toward your spouse will only grow. The squeal in your car brakes will get louder. And, putting off a medical test is never a good idea. Sometimes you may delay pursuing dreams because there’s discomfort involved. The dream could be to write a book, take a vacation, find a new job or finally retire. You know it will involve sacrifice, so you put your dream on the back burner while time slips away. Sometimes God tells you to wait while He initiates a solution, but usually, the reason for the delay tactics is your own fear of the work, or the possibility of failure, or the inconvenience and self–sacrifice it will take. Everyone can change tomorrow; everyone solves problems tomorrow. But the only changes that mat-ter are the ones you make today. Tomorrow is the easiest day you will ever live. Today is the scary one, which is probably why you spend so much time avoiding it. Scripture also offers wisdom about dealing with procrastination. Proverbs 13:4 uses some challenging words, but it also includes hope. The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied. Proverbs 13:4 (HCSB) This verse gets to the heart of the matter, which is your hunger. While you may bristle at being called lazy, the reality is, when you procrastinate, you are hungering for comfort or safety. It is easy to know you shouldn’t procrastinate, but it’s much harder to do something about it. That’s because our reasons are mixed. Sometimes we are afraid, or perhaps lazy, like the Bible says. Other times you may be overwhelmed and just can’t think straight to get it together. Whatever it is that you may be procrastinating, be it a relationship that needs to be addressed, or a dream that needs to be followed, there is nothing we have to handle alone or in our own power. Take it to the Lord in prayer, tell Him your weakness and ask Him for strength, wisdom, and courage for the task at hand. The truth is God has already gone ahead of you and knows the future; He has it un-der control. God Bless, Pastor Tom

Oct 25, 2013 to Oct 26, 2013

Women’s Missionary Union

W.M.U.

For women of all ages of

First Baptist Church of Rancho Cordova.

Our little break is over! Let’s all come togeth-

er and start a new year. You are all members of WMU if you

attend First Baptist Church. Please come and see what we are

all about. We have a lot to offer everyone; and would like your

input and new ideas.

YOU are important to us!

Please Come to our meeting

October 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Other Events

CMO Missions ~ WMU Missions Banquet

Operation Christmas Child~ Lottie Moon Mission Emphasis

Christmas Party ~ Annie Armstrong Mission

Ladies Tea

October 10th Fantastic Fellowship

Annual Trip to Apple Hill Contact Genny Music or

Phyllis Swanson for times.

Cathy Castaneda 10/1 Matthew Douglas 10/2 Billy Brown 10/5 Michelle Burton 10/5 Sue Crowder 10/6 Otha Piepenburg 10/8 Sandy Hightower 10/13 Angela Chambers 10/15 Karla Wilson 10/17 Bert Armstrong 10/20 Edna Smith 10/22 Ella Kozak 10/23

No Anniversaries reported for October

October 1 WMU Meeting Fellowship Hall ~ Deacon’s Meeting October 2 Prayer & Praise, Choir Practice ; Youth Meet October 6 Regular Schedule ~ AWANA October 9 Prayer & Praise, Choir Practice; Youth October 10 Fantastic Fellowship Trip to Apple Hill October 12 Women’s Day Fall Prayer & Praise Gathering October 13 Regular Schedule ~ AWANA 5-7:30 pm October 16 Prayer & Praise, Choir Practice, Youth Meet October 20 Regular Schedule ~ Senior Recognition Sunday AWANA 5-7:30 pm October 22-23 State Convention ~ El Cajon CA October 23 Prayer & Praise, Choir Practice ; Youth Meet/ BAC October 25 Neighborhood Meals October 27 Regular Schedule AWANA 5-7 :30 pm October 30 Prayer & Praise, Choir Practice ; Youth Meet October 31 Trunk or Treat Harvest Festival 6-8 pm

We would like to include

YOU

on our Birthday and

Anniversary page.

Please give us your

information on the

“People Card” or

Call the church office.

Thank You

Neighborhood Meals will be served on

October 25, 2013~ 5:00 pm. @ Cordova Neighborhood Church.

Interested in this ministry? Call Karla Wilson 965-7162

Nancy Williams will leave on October 2nd

and return on October 13th.

Serving on a Mission Trip to Uganda

Good Luck Nancy!

Back Home with Scotty McCreery The American Idol winner shares his passion

for Operation Christmas Child Scotty McCreery, winner of American Idol

last year, has a passion for Operation Christmas Child.

He and his family have packed shoe boxes for years.

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We at First Baptist Church are a loving Christian fellowship that would enjoy helping you find God’s purpose

for your life, a life filled with His power. Listed below are some activities provided for you and your family here at First Baptist church. We hope you will take advantage of a program, or programs that best

suit your needs. Because Jesus is alive today, God’s purpose for your life is still unchangeable. God has a purpose for your life that He wants to

share with you. Won’t you come and learn with us what God has in

store for you?

Senior Pastor: Tom Jones Music Minister: David Black

Sunday: 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages

10:30 am Morning Worship 5:00 –7:30 pm AWANA Club

Wednesday:

6:00 - 7:00 pm Bible Study with Prayer & Praise time

6:00 Youth Meet 7:15-8:30 pm Choir Practice

Other events include:

Fantastic Fellowship a Seniors ministry with trips and activities

WMU (Women’s Mission Union) ~ supporting various missions