The Sunday Bulletin

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Sunday Bulletin

V O L U M E Welcome to New Testament Baptist Church! We are so excited that you are taking the time to contemplate eternal matters with us. Thank you for your interest. We trust that the singing, pr eac hi n g, a nd fellowship with our people will be a blessing to you.

NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST CHURCH 437 North Duffy Road Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 724.282.2494 www.VisitNTBC.com [email protected]

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Thankful for His Provision

Samuel Wesley, pastor of a church in England, was the father of John and Charles Wesley, two of the most wellknown of preachers and hymn-writers during their time. The story is told of a time when Samuel Wesley faced severe criticism for his work. There was said to be many who opposed Wesley, even those within his congregation. One night in winter, someone set fire to his home, not realizing that little John was inside the building at the time. Playing upstairs, the six year old boy soon became trapped by the fire's flames. Two of the Wesley's neighbors rescued John minutes before the building was consumed and their entire family was saved. While many people would have sat in despair, watching their place of refuge burn, Samuel gathered his family and friends and said, "Come, neighbors, let us kneel down. Let us give thanks to God. He has given me all my eight children. Let the house go. I am rich enough."

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Samuel Wesley was content in knowing that even though his home and all the possessions he had were gone, he still had his family. Not one of his children had been hurt, and to him, that was better than having a home. How quickly do we forget God's blessings when catastrophe strikes? Matthew 6 shows us Christ's words regarding provisions for His children. Jesus' simple answer was, "If I care for the smallest of birds, don't you think I will care for you?" When it comes to daily provisions, God often requires us to trust Him without knowing how He will work things out. Do you have some need that must be met? Take time to give God your worries, and allow Him to take care of your provisions. And like Samuel Wesley, remember that the most important things in life often aren't things.

Lord’s Supper Sunday Morning, November 22

SUNDAY: Sunday School

10:00 AM

Morning Preaching

11:00 AM

Choir Practice

6:00 PM

Discipleship Hour

6:30 PM

Evening Preaching

7:00 PM

PeeWee/Patch Clubs

7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study & Prayer

7:00 PM

SATURDAY: Bus Visitation Men’s Prayer Mtg.

11:00 AM 7:00 PM

Pastor Fisher would like to commend our church family on the outstanding job they did in hosting and serving at the Teen Explosion. You gave generously and served well. We praise the Lord for the 47 young people who made professions of faith.

Our church family will be observing the Lord’s Supper during the Morning Service on Sunday, November 22. It is fitting for us to remember His sacrifice at Calvary during this Thanksgiving season.

First-time visitors are asked to stop by our Welcome Center for a gift.

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Take Advantage of Our Free Nurseries

Out of respect for your loved ones and those in attendance, we ask parents to use our clean & we ll- equip ped nursery. This Free Service is available for newborns and infants (birth through 24 months). Your cooperation is needed & appreciated! All of our volunteers have passed a background check with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Sunday School: Renea Holt Sunday AM: Maggie Kaiser Sunday PM: Jennifer Ruediger

During Autumn and Winter, we encourage every Christian to TAKE FIVE Gospel tracts and distribute them throughout the week. Soul winning and witnessing is NOT confined to Saturdays. Take the initiative to share Christ with others through Gospel tracts!

Then & Now Youth Activity Saturday, November 21 2:00-6:30 PM Cost: $10

Ladies’ Christmas Party Thursday, December 3 6:30 PM

Ladies are asked to bring a covered dish & dessert to share with others.

Our Midweek Bible Study is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge of God’s Word. This Wednesday we will begin a new study in the book of James. Bring your Bible and pen as we journey verse-by-verse through this New Testament epistle.

Wednesday PM: Joan Hogan

Where Will I Spend Eternity? Your relationship to Jesus Christ is central to the answer to that question. Our Dilemma: We are, by nature, sinners who stand guilty and condemned before our Creator and Judge. In our thoughts and actions, we have disobeyed His perfect standards. We are sinners (Romans 3:10, 23). Our Inability: We are helpless to save ourselves. Forgiveness is a gift to be received, not a reward that can be earned. We need a Saviour (Ephesians 2:8-9). Our Saviour: Because of His love for us, God provided salvation through His Son, Jesus. He became a member of the human family, lived without sin, and died on the cross to pay for our sins. Jesus is the Saviour (Romans 5:8; John 3:16). Our Response: Salvation is an individual matter and requires a personal response on the part of anyone that wants to be saved. All who acknowledge their sin and place their trust in Christ are adopted as God’s children (Romans 10:9, 13).

Please show respect by turning off all electronic devices (PDA’s, cell phones) and refrain from text messaging during the church services.