The Sunday Bulletin

The The Pastor Fisher Family

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, preach ing, and 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]

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAY: Sunday School

10:00 AM

Morning Preaching

11:00 AM

Choir Practice

6:00 PM

Evening Preaching

7:00 PM

PeeWee/Patch Clubs

7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY: Bible Study & Prayer

7:00 PM

SATURDAY: Church Soul Winning 10:30 AM Men’s Prayer Mtg.

7:00 PM

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Learning to Be a Godly Friend

Close friendships with people who have a vibrant Christian life are an incredible treasure. The Lord uses people like this to encourage, strengthen, inspire, and sometimes convict me. Following are some observations of the role of a godly friend:

that friends love at all times—especially in adversity. Do you have the kind of friendship that unashamedly could declare love?

3. Godly friends participate with each other. Proverbs 18:24 teaches that friends show themselves friendly. Godly friends are eager to cooperate, encourage, and help each other.

1. Godly friends sharpen each other.
Proverbs 27:17 teaches us that “iron sharpeneth iron.” A godly friend w i l l 4. Godly friends rejoice “sharpen” you, and you for one another. A will “sharpen” him. Swedish proverb states, 2. Godly friends assure “Friendship doubles our each other through joy and divides our adversity. Godly friends grief.” love each o t h e r . 5. Godly friends forgive Proverbs 17:17 teaches one another. Friends will

Senior Adults Fall Colors Train Ride Saturday, October 17 2 PM - 6 PM The senior adults of our church are invited to join the Hogans on a train ride to enjoy the Fall colors. Cost is $9. Carpools will leave the church at 2 PM and return around 6 PM. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center.

eventually hurt each other—and usually unintentionally. Yet, godly friends resolve tension and quickly forgive. 6. Godly friends spark the truth in each other. Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend….” Godly friends are not afraid to lovingly and appropriately speak the truth to one another. In fact, they long to hear the truth from each other. Beyond that, godly friends rejoice in truth. They encourage each other in it and through it. Truth is the common bond of their hearts—a love for God’s Word.

Sign-up & Pre-pay Church Family Skate For the Discipleship Monday, September 28 Program and Book 7:00-9:00 PM Cost: $10 It’s time for you to Everyone will start at Level 1—Milk. It is a program that requires you to complete one lesson each week and attend the Discipleship Meeting on Sundays at 6:30 PM (starts October). You may sign-up and pre-pay at the Welcome Center.

strap on those roller skates with your family.

Our church family is invited to go roller skating at the Skate Castle on New Castle Road in Butler on Monday, September 28. There is a minimal charge for this family activity.

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

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Ladies’ Conference Hammond, Indiana October 21-23 The ladies who have registered for the International Ladies’ Conference are in for a refreshing time. Your lodging will be at the Hampton Inn & Suites of Munster, Indiana. This is just minutes from the church.

Public School Revival Monday & Tuesday November 2-3, 2009 - TEEN EXPLOSION Start praying for Bro. Midkiff as he prepares for these special services. Pray that God will give His power and liberty as the Gospel is preached to these young people. There will be singing, games & great giveaways.

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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 & well-e quipped nursery.

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Missions Is Possible Missionary Conference October 24-25, 2009

Your cooperation is needed & appreciated!

Our International Dinner will be served on Saturday, October 24, at 5 PM. After the dinner we will watch missionary DVDs, hear testimonies, and be challenged to give to the missionary program of the church. On Sunday AM, we will collect the pledges.

All of our volunteers have passed a background check with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Teen Corn Maze & Cookout Saturday, October 17 4:00-9:00 PM

Sunday School: Renea Holt

Young people in 7th-12th grades are invited to join Bro. Midkiff and Bro. & Mrs. Kaiser for an exciting evening of fun, food, and fellowship. The cost is $10/teen. It includes admission into the maze, hot dogs, and soft drinks. A flyer with additional information is available from Bro. Midkiff.

This Free Service is available for newborns and infants (birth through 24 months).

Sunday AM: Stephanie Shriver Sunday PM: Bridget Weleski Wednesday PM: Cary 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.