The Testimony of the Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

I. The F of the Thessalonians.

II. The F of the Thessalonians.

III. The F of the Thessalonians.

Responding to God’s Word:

1. How Does God Want My Beliefs/Actions to Change?

2. How Can I Specifically Apply the Truths I Have Learned to

Accomplish This Change?

3. What is the First Step I must Take Toward Bringing About

This Change (be Specific)

Opportunities for the Week Sunday, January 8, 2017

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Farmdale Baptist Church Expositing the Scripture ~ Exalting the Savior

Equipping the Saints ~ Evangelizing Sinners

January 8, 2017

Senior Pastor: Steve Weaver

Associate Pastor Jonathan Bennett Music/Worship Leader: Benita Decker

Pianist: Tommy Goins

5610 US Highway 127 South

Frankfort, KY 40601 Church Phone (502) 875-7035

Web Site: www.farmdalebaptist.com

9:15 AM Breakfast Fellowship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship 6:15 PM 116 KIDZ 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study

5:45 PM Adult Choir Practice 6:30 PM Prayer & Bible Study

9:00-11:00 AM Clothes Closet

9:15 AM Breakfast Fellowship 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Morning Worship 6:15 PM 116 KIDZ

6:30 PM Adult Bible Study

If you would like to speak personally to our pastor, he

can be reached by phone at (502) 229-3938 or by email at pastor@farmdalebaptist.com.

Financial Report

Offering for January 1, 2017 $3,490.00 Weekly amount needed to meet budget $ 3,217.11

Fiscal Year Annual Budget $167,289.80 Required as of January 1, 2017 $45,039.54 Received as of January 1, 2017 $45,712.34 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering $2,978.55

How to Become a Member of Farmdale Baptist Church

Any person may offer themselves in person as a candidate for

membership in this church at any worship service in any of the

following ways:

(1) Baptism Upon a public profession of their faith in Jesus Christ as

their Savior and a commitment of their life to him as Lord, a

person may be received as a candidate for baptism.

(2) Letter A person may be received upon presentation of or promise

of a letter of dismissal from another church; provided they have

received Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord and have followed

with baptism by immersion.

(3) Statement A person may be received upon their statement of a

prior conversion experience and baptism when no letter is

obtainable.

Morning Worship

Welcome Pastor Steve

Call to Worship “Victory in Jesus” Hymn #426

“Blessed Be Your Name”

Scripture Reading & Prayer Bro. Jonathan Psalm 82

Worship and Praise “At Calvary” Hymn #138

“Fairest Lord Jesus/Fairest”

Offertory Prayer Worship through Giving

Message “The Testimony of the Thessalonians” Pastor Steve 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Hymn of Dedication & Response

“I Know Whom I Have Believed” Hymn #337

Benediction

* Children ages 3-5 are dismissed for Children’s Church. Ushers please come forward for the offering.

116 KIDZ on Sunday Nights

Starts Back TONIGHT!

at 6:15 PM for Children & Youth ages 4-18

Church members: There is a place for you in 116 KIDZ. Ask Brother Jonathan how you can be involved.

1/9 Lydia Weaver

There is a Place for Everyone in

Sunday School!

Each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Social at 9:15

(now serving healthy selections)

There is a Place for Everyone in

Sunday School!

Each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Social at 9:15

(now serving healthy selections)

Christmas Food Baskets

You can help!

Be sure to watch announcements on the screen to be sure you are up-to-date on all the happenings at

Farmdale!

Special Called Business Meeting

This Morning Following Worship

In accordance with our by-laws, we will conduct an election of deacons this morning. Dave Merrell has agreed to serve a three year term if elected by the church. He will be voted on by a congregational vote.

Community Clothes Closet next Saturday.

Volunteers are needed for set up and to

work on Saturday. See Rhonda Blackburn for

more information.

Lord’s Supper Celebration

This Morning

You are encouraged to be engaged in spiritual preparation and reflection as we

prepare and observe the Lord’s Supper this morning.

There is a Place for Everyone in

Sunday School!

Each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Social at 9:15

(now serving healthy selections)

Deacon Nominations

Deacon nominations are now open until the end of July. Please refer to 1Timothy 3:8-12 and, after time in prayer,

Community Garden It is time to start our Community Garden. Lots of help is needed for a plentiful harvest. See

Gretta or Haddon Weaver for more information.

January 15 “The Ministry of the Apostle Paul”

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

January 22 “The Work of the Word”

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

AUGUST 12th Annual Church Cookout Our annual church-wide cookout and fellowship is an event

you will not want to miss! The church provides the hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. What will you bring to add to

the feast?!? Be sure to invite someone to join you for this fun event.

Lord’s Supper Celebration

Next Sunday Morning

You are encouraged to be engaged in spiritual preparation and reflection as

we prepare and observe the Lord’s Supper next Sunday.

It’s harvest time in the Community Garden. There

are plenty of vegetables in the Fellowship Hall and

kitchen. Help yourself and be sure to take some to

a neighbor with the message that Jesus loves them.

Order Sanctuary Poinsettias Today is the last day to purchase a poinsettia in memory or honor of a loved one. See Benita if you wish to parti- cipate. The cost is $10 each. Your flower may be taken home on Sunday evening, December 22nd.

Special Called Business Meeting

Next Sunday, September 9th

In accordance with our by-laws, we will conduct an election of deacons next Sunday. Doug Kirk and Jason Dudley have agreed to serve a three year term if elected by the church. They will be voted on next week by a congregational vote.

Associational Kid's Festival

Saturday, September 29th 4:00-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed. Please see Benita

today if you are interested in participating.

Associational Kid's Festival

Saturday, September 29th 4:00-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed. Please see Benita

today if you are interested in participating.

2014 Offering Envelopes are available. See Pam Jones. Be sure to pick up a

box today.

Saturday, September 29th 4:00-7:00 PM Volunteers are needed. Please see Benita

today if you are interested in participating.

An audio version of each Sunday’s sermon is available online at:

www.farmdalebaptist.com CDs are also available upon request.

See Pastor Steve or the sound technician for more information.

Camp Sponsors

Needed!

Help send a child to camp.

See Pam Jones

Today Next Sunday

Morning Nursery Pat Fegenbush Donna Russell

Pam Jones Magaly Weaver

Children’s Church Shirl Eggers Lisa Sherrow

Aaron & Ashley Sebastian

Order Sanctuary Christmas Poinsettia Today! See Ann Rodgers if you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory or honor of a loved one. The cost

Adult Choir Practice

Community Clothes Closet next Saturday.

Volunteers

are needed for set up and to work on

Saturday. See

Stop in Today and Check Out a Good Book!

Harvest Time The Community Garden continues to produce a

bountiful harvest. Feel free to pick some

veggies for yourself and to share with a neighbor. S.A.L.T Choir

Practice

Upcoming Sermons

March 22nd “The Danger of Self-Reliance”

Hosea 8:1-14

March 29th “The Curse of the Old Covenant”

Hosea 9:1-17

April 5th Easter

April 12TH “It’s Harvest Time!”

Hosea 10:1-15

Sunday, December 21st A special day at Farmdale

We, the staff and families of Farmdale

Easter Sunday

Winter Weather Service Cancellation Notification

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Easter Week at Farmdale March 29-April 5

Make plans to attend and invite friends & family to these worship opportunities.

Next Sunday, December 21st Morning Worship

The Adult Choir

will present

Beautiful Star

of Bethlehem

Baptist Mighty Women Meeting & Potluck Dinner Tuesday, March 15th @ 6:00 PM

Bring a couple of your favorite dishes and join the fellowship as we meet together to share a meal, devotional and prayer. We will also

discuss ministry opportunities and other ways we can serve.

Evening Worship

Welcome and Prayer Pastor Steve

Opening Hymn

“When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” Hymn #516

Bible Study Acts 17 Pastor Steve

Sunday

Each Week 9:30AM

Breakfast @ 9:15 AM

Each Week 9:30AM

Breakfast @ 9:15 AM

Lord’s Supper Celebration

This Morning

You are encouraged to be engaged in spiritual preparation and reflection as

we prepare and observe the Lord’s Supper this morning.

This Morning!

We celebrate the decision and baptism of

Clement Amoah.

Him

~Everyday in the WORD~ Make plans now to read your Bible each day in 2017. Daily Bible reading helps you overcome sin and temptations,

gives you peace, builds your relationship with God, changes your life!

Reading plans are available in the foyer.

START RIGHT

2017

Make A commitment to be in

each Sunday in 2017!

New Mother Care Room is Open The mother care room is open downstairs across from the nursery with livestream of the service. This room is for the care of infants and toddlers who need special attention during the service. Women only, please, to ensure privacy if breastfeeding.

Adult Choir Practice Starts back this Wednesday

5:45 PM

BMW Meeting – All Women Invited Next Tuesday, January 17th @ 6:00 PM

Baptist Might Women (BMW) is a group dedicated to ongoing missions involvement and learning that helps you live a missions

lifestyle. Supper will be provided. Hope to see you there.

Thursday, January 19th

@ 6:30 PM

Invite your friends for a night of good food and fellowship with Christian men. All men are invited.

Attention Youth, Kids and Parents

Upcoming Sermons

Evening Worship

Welcome and Prayer Pastor Steve

Opening Hymn

“Send a Great Revival” Hymn #466

Bible Study Joshua 10 Pastor Steve

A $75 deposit for each child attending camp is due by February 12! Please see Bro. Jonathan to make

your deposit or to make arrangements. Church Family: Camp sponsorship is one great way to support the spiritual growth of our children and youth. Consider what

you can give to help sponsor a child to camp. Donations can be given to Tommy Goins.