“God
Calls, We Respond”
In the book of Numbers we see Hobab,
the father-in-law to Moses being asked to lead the Hebrew people through
the wilderness. Moses tells him if he will do this he will be highly
respected by the people. Hobab turns him down. Moses uses another
approach. He tells Hobab he is needed and he can be an asset to Israel.
Still Hobab is reluctant. Then Moses says, “If you will go with us,
whatever good the Lord will do to us, the same will He do for you.”
Hobab accepts because the blessing is going to be shared by everyone who
finds God’s favor. Hobab was not impressed by a selfish reward, but he
responded in faith to God’s blessing, not yet knowing what it would be.
God asks us to serve Him, and when we do we find meaning for our lives.
We are a people who like to receive favor and reward, but we really do
not want to serve anyone. God calls for our service. Are you willing to
respond to God’s love and grace? Are you willing to serve God? Sunday we
will see how Moses and the people of Israel responded to God. Come and
receive a blessing.
In Christ,
Come Hear Ann Graham Lotts
The United Methodist Women is sponsoring a trip to
hear Ann Graham Lotts (Billy Graham’s daughter) on Friday, November 30,
2007 at First Baptist Church Concord. There is a limited number of
tickets available. The church bus will leave at 5:45 p.m. from the
church parking lot. Please call Judy in the church office, 982-6192, to
reserve a ticket. There is no cost for the ticket but you will be asked
for transportation cost which includes gas and bus driver fees. Contact
Jan Cooper if you have any questions.
Lost Altar Guild Keys
We are missing one set of altar guild keys. They
are on a Nelson Realtor, Inc. key ring and on the back of it says altar
guild #1. Ladies, please check your purses and pockets. This set wasn’t
signed out to anyone.
Be
A Princess For A Night
Are you always running and doing for everyone else
and seldom have time for yourself? Is your craft closet busting out with
unfinished crafts? Do you need a little down time? Well then maybe you
are ready to be a princess for a night. The Susanna Wesley Circle
cordially invites you to the first “Princess in Pajama’s” grown-up sleep
over on Friday, November 16th - Saturday morning, November 17th. Our
evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the W. R. Allen Hall. We will be
treated to heavy snacks and breakfast served by Chef Billy. A special
spa treatment will also be available for us to enjoy on Friday evening.
Bring any crafts, needlework, quilting, or scrapbooking projects that
you would like to work on. Also, please bring a sleeping bag/air
mattress and your pillow, and make sure you wear your favorite PJ’s! The
cost for this event is $8.00 a person. Please RSVP to Lori Wade at
984-3693, ASAP, as she will need a headcount before the event. Spread
the word, and bring a friend!
STEWARDSHIP
Attendance:
November
4
Sunday School
122
Worship 8:45
49
Worship 10:30 214
Worship Total 263
Mark
The Date
UMM
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, December 8
Circle this date on your
Calendar in RED INK
Time
To Order Your Wrapping Paper
The youth are once again selling Innisbrook wrapping paper. Many of you
are familiar with this quality gift paper and other gifts. This year’s
sale is already underway, but in a new way. There will be several
catalogs and order forms in classrooms and outside the office. Simply
fill out a form and place it in the envelope with the catalog and leave
it in the classroom. You may also order “in person” on Sunday, November
18. The youth will be set up in the narthex and the W. R. Allen Hall
before and after worship. You may place your order then.
Maryville District Festival Of Gifts And
Talents
November 11, Pizza at 6:00 and festival begins at 7:00 p.m.
The Maryville District is loaded with wonderfully talented youth and
when they turn their talents towards worship it is a wonderful
experience. You are invited to come and be blessed. The Broadway Youth
Choir will be singing as well as Charlsea Dulin and Allison Bradley and
representatives from several other churches.
We will also need help hosting, with greeting, pizza servers and
clean-up folks. If you will help, contact the church office, 982-6192.
Helpers and Youth Choir, please be at the church at 5:00.
Rejuvenation Station 8:45 AM
Conductor Charlie Wimmer
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Traditional Worship 10:30 AM
Rev. Dan Moore
Scripture Numbers 10:29-11:3
Sermon “God Calls, We Respond”
Schedule
Sunday, November 11
8:45 am - Rejuvenation Station
9:30 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
5:30 pm - Financial Peace
6:00 pm - UMY - Festival of Gifts
6:00 pm - Genesis Bible Study
Monday, November 12
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - Knit-wits
5:30 pm - Webelos
5:30 pm - Boy Scouts
7:30 pm - Church Council
Tuesday, November 13
8:30 am - PDO
9:30 am - Transformers
3:30 pm - Kindermusik
7:00 pm - Community Chorus
7:30 pm - Epworth Bells
Wednesday, November 14
8:30 am - PDO
10:00 am - FRINS
3:30 pm - Children’s Choir’/Son Beam
4:15 pm - Discovery Club
4:15 pm - Children’s Handbells
6:30 pm - Studies
7:30 pm - Choir
Thursday, November 15
8:30 am - PDO
9:00 am - Kindermusik
9:30 am - Old Chimers
10:00 am - UMW Executive Committee
4:00 pm - Wesley Ringers
6:00 pm - Tiger Cubs
6:30 pm - Disciple III
7:00 pm - Scout Round Table
Friday , November 16
2:00 pm - Homeschool 4-H
7:00 pm - Princess in Pajama’s Party
Saturday, November 17
10:00 am - UMW Unit Meeting
Children, Youth and Family Dates To Remember
Broadway is preparing for the coming of our King! Here
are some of the events and celebrations that are being planned. This is
not a complete list and more details will follow in later newsletters.
Starting Sunday morning, November 25, the Children’s Department will
explore Bethlehem during the Sunday School Hour. This will be similar
(but smaller) than our VBS this past summer. And yes, we will need
help!!!
December 1 - Day Camp at
Wesley Woods
- Grades 1- 6
December 2 - Hanging of the Greens at the
10:30 Service
December 8 - UMM Pancake Breakfast and
Jaycees Christmas Parade
December 8-9 - Overnight camp at
Wesley Woods,
Grades 1-8
December 13 - PDO Pageant and
WinterFestival with Basket Auction (We are currently accepting baskets.)
December 16 - Special Music at the 10:30
Service
December 19 - Children’s Christmas Play
December 19 - Church-wide Christmas
Pot-luck Dinner
December 24 - 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve
Service
Did
You Know?
It has been proven through statistical studies
that in the average church less than 20% of the members give 80% of the
money needed for the ministry and work of the church.
This means that only 20% of the members of the church are receiving most
of the blessings of Christian stewardship. What a tragedy! It is through
sacrificial Christian stewardship that we open the windows of heaven for
God’s gifts.
These facts also mean that our church could be doing far more to share
the love of Christ with others than we are doing presently if all our
people would become Christian stewards.
First Baptist Church
Wagoner, OK
Pastor:
Daniel F. Moore
Dir. Of Program and Music: Robert Ergenbright
Dir. Of Children and Youth Ministries: Charlie Wimmer
Director Parents Day Out: Laura Kolarik
Administrative Assistant: Judy Woods
Organist: Gail Hafner
Financial Secretary: Karen Harville
Custodian: Vanessa Ingle
Church Phone:(865) 982-6192
Fax: (865) 982-6142
e-mail:
office@broadwayumc.net
Web Page: www.broadwayumc.net
Parents Day Out: 982-1183
This weekly copy of Broadway Messenger is complete, however it has been re-formatted to allow for its publication to the internet. Some Stewardship (financial) information has been omitted due to its sensitivity. If you desire a copy of that information, please contact the church office.
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