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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Highly Favored by God The angel Gabriel approached the virgin Mary one day and revealed that she would be the one to carry baby Jesus and be His earthly mother. For years Jewish women had looked for the coming of Christ. No doubt many wondered if they would be the one to bear Jesus. Yet Mary was chosen because as Luke 1:28 records, "thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women." Mary was favored among women. This doesn't mean she was better than others, but that she was a sincere, godly young woman. She lived a righteous life and obeyed her authority. She honored God with her life. God doesn't use people based on

their heritage, family name, or social status. He uses them based on their spiritual maturity. Mary, though she was young, was able to be used by God because she had followed Him, lived by His commands, and kept herself pure. If you desire for God to use you, look at Mary's life as an example of a spiritually usable person. She wasn't perfect, and I'm sure she made mistakes, but she sought to live righteously each day. She was a humble, godly woman. Right now God is looking for men and women He can use to accomplish His will. His requirements are few: saved, s u rr en d er ed , a n d s p i r i tu a l l y growing. He doesn't ask for perfection, but is looking for sanctification.

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: Bus Visitation Men’s Prayer Mtg.

11:00 AM 7:00 PM

Your family is invited to join our church family around the dinner table on Sunday, December 20, at 6:00 PM. You will enjoy the catered food and the seasonal setting at the Atrium in Prospect. The cost is $15/ adult, $5/children, or a family rate of $40. Please pre-pay and sign-up at the Welcome Center in the foyer.

Church Family Christmas Dinner Sunday, December 20

Those young people (Grades 7-12) are invited to join Bro. Midkiff & the Kaisers tonight after the service for some food and fellowship. Parents should drop their young people off at the Wendy’s on New Castle Road. Young people should bring whatever money they need for their food & drink. Parents should pick-up their teens at the Wendy’s by 9:30 PM.

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: Brandy Reep Sunday PM: Jennifer Ruediger

During the 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!

Finances Needed for Truck & Plow We are asking our church family to give a special offering for the purchase of a truck and snow plow. The church needs at least $8,000. Please indicate your gift by writing the word, TRUCK, on the offering envelope.

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: Mrs. Fisher

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.