Friday, December 29, 2006

DECEMBER 24th, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church.....................................9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342...............................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859..........................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site...............................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson.....................................................Pastor
Stan Miller.........................................................Vice Chairman

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist

Glory to God in the Highest!

Organ - Elaine Elg................................................Piano -Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship.....................................................Luke 2:13&14
Hymn No. 110.....................................................Angels From the Realms of Glory
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Choir Medley of Christmas Songs
Christmas Devotional........................................Spreading the Christmas Light
Pass on the Light of Jesus
Benediction........................................................Postlude
We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!








MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Irv & Mary Stauffer as
they minister in the Philippines. Irv keeps very busy in his work as the
Business Manager for the BGC missionaries, Mary is teaching part time
and both of them help with church planting.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Dean Miller
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Praise God for the gift of His Son, Jesus.
*Praise, Lexie Lancrain, is doing well after having her tonsils removed.
*Pray for Mike Nobis, Don & Carol's grandson, he was in a bad car
accident. Pray especially for healing for his eyes. He will have
another surgery tomorrow.
*Praise, Don Erlandson is out of the hospital and doing better.
*Praise, Brooke’s brother, Brandon, is home now and doing well.
*Pray for Perry & Mary as they drive to Missouri today and return Thurs.
*Pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero as they wait for the baby to be born.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha as they minister to our sister church.
*Pray for Bruce & Roxy and their many Christmas outreaches.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: ? NEXT WEEK: Tracy, Karla L.
TODAY, Greeters: Bryand & Denise NEXT WEEK: Delphia
TODAY, No Junior Church NEXT WEEK: Terri
TODAY, 9:30a.m., Coffee Fellowship in the Fireside Room.
TODAY, 10a.m., Morning Worship Service
TUES., No Young adults meeting
WED., NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP OR
YOUTH GROUP
LOOKING AHEAD:
Dec. 31, 7p.m., Meet at Opstead, 7:15p.m. meet at Cenex to go to
Club Fuel in Mora. If you have any questions see Ron or Sarah.
Jan.1, 2p.m.-? Open House at Kenny & Sharon Elg's, Everyone's invited
Jan. 19, 6:30p.m., MBC Area Family Gathering Dinner at Becker Baptist.
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Financial Report: Weekly expenses $1400; 12/17 $1174
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR DISHES IN THE KITCHEN
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PLEASE NOTE: The Sunday School offering the first Sunday of each month
will go to support our Compassion Child, Jose, from the Dominican Republic.
It takes $32 a month for his support, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday, December 17, 2006

DECEMBER 17th, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church ........................9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342...................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859..............................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site..................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson.......................................Pastor
Stan Miller........................................... Vice Chairman

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist
Glory to God in the Highest!

Organ - Elaine Elg.................................Piano - Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship.......................................Luke 1:68-70

Hymn No. 102........................................Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Greet One Another

Hymn No. 113........................................Angels We Have Heard on High

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Hymn No. 105........................................What Child Is This, Who Laid to Rest

Children's Christmas Program

Hymn No. 117, v.1.....................................Silent Night, Holy Night

Benediction Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!









MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for James & Carol Berry,
James will be taking a medical team to Nicaragua this week, he'll be
home for Christmas then leave the 26th to take another Medical
Mission team to work in an Indian tribe in Panama.

CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Joel & Jamie Hogberg

PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Lexie Lancrain, she has her tonsils removed tomorrow.
*Continue to pray for the Elg family in the loss of Marvin.
*Pray for Brooke's brother, Brandon, he had surgery on his lung on Friday.
*Pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero as they wait for the baby to be born.
*Praise God for the gift of His Son, Jesus, pray for opportunities to share
Christ with your friends and neighbors during the Christmas season.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha as they use the food, clothing and
medicine from Opstead for Christmas outreaches.
*Pray for Bruce & Roxy and their many Christmas outreaches.

OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Tara NEXT WEEK:
TODAY, Greeters: Ronni & Sarah NEXT WEEK:
TODAY, Jr. Church: Program NEXT WEEK: No Junior Church
TODAY, 9:30a.m., Christmas Fellowship time in the Fireside Room.
10:30a.m. Christmas Program during the Morning Worship Service
TODAY, Choir Practice right after Morning Worship Service.
TUES., 7p.m., Young adults meet
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Youth meet.

LOOKING AHEAD:
Dec. 24, 9:30a.m., Coffee Fellowship in the Fireside Room.
Dec. 24, 10a.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE!) Morning Worship Service
Jan.1,2p.m.-? Open House at Kenny & Sharon Elg's, Everyone’s invited
Jan. 19, 6:30p.m., MBC Area Family Gathering Dinner at Becker Baptist.
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR DISHES IN THE KITCHEN
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PLEASE NOTE: The Sunday School offering the first Sunday of each month
will go to support our Compassion Child, Jose, from the Dominican Republic.
It takes $32 a month for his support, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

DECEMBER 10th, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church ................................ 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342............................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859.......................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site...........................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson.................................................Pastor
Stan Miller.................................................... Vice Chairman

Sunday, December 10, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist
Thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift!

Organ - Elaine Elg..........................................Piano -Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship...............................................Psalm 95:1&2

Hymn............................................................Mansion Over the Hilltop

Hymn No. 119.................................While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Greet One Another

Worship in Song

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children's Church

Message.................................................................Believing the Lord

Chorus....................................................................Thank You Lord

Benediction ........................................................... Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for the Sunday Bible Study
that Tom & Mary Lou Ellison have in Toyko. They meet in a park, which provides many opportunities for new contacts.
CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Edna Parent
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Elaine and family in the loss of Marvin.
*Pray for Brooke's brother, Brandon, he has surgery on his lung on Friday.
*Pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero as they wait for the baby to be born.
*Praise God for the gift of His Son, Jesus, pray for opportunities to share
Christ with your friends and neighbors during the Christmas season.
*Pray for Becky Miller as she heads up the Christmas program. Be
sure to invite friends and family to come next Sunday.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha as they use the food, clothing and
medicine from Opstead for Christmas outreaches. They send a
big thank you to everyone. Being able to purchase the medicine is
very timely as there are so many who are sick right now.
*Pray for Bruce & Roxy and their many Christmas outreaches.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Denise & Cameo NEXT WEEK: Angie & Heidi G.
TODAY, Greeters: Terry & Lisa NEXT WEEK: Ronni & Sarah
TODAY, Jr. Church: Becky NEXT WEEK: Christmas Program
TODAY,6-7pm. Live Manger Scene at Living Water Assembly
TODAY, 7p.m., Aitkin Community Church Choirs Concert at
Aitkin Assemblies of God Church, Hwy 169 South of Pamida.
MON., 6-8p.m., Visitation here at Opstead for Marvin Elg
TUES., 1p.m., Visitation for Marvin Elg, 2p.m. Funeral
TUES., 7p.m., Young adults meet
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Youth meet.
THURS., XYZ Ham Dinner in the Fireside Room. Ham will be
provided, bring a dish to go along with the ham.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Dec. 17, 9:30a.m., Christmas Fellowship time in the Fireside Room.
Bring a plate of Christmas goodies to share. No Sunday School,
10:30a.m. Christmas Program during the Morning Worship Service.
Dec. 24, 10a.m. Morning Worship Service (NO SUNDAY SCHOOL)
Jan.1, 2p.m.-whenever! Open House at Kenny & Sharon Elg's
Jan. 19, MBC North Central Area Family Gathering at Becker Baptist.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 12/3 $1916
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Donations are being accepted for the Isle area Toys for Tots. If anyone
would like to make a donation, please talk to Martha. Volunteers are
needed for set up on Dec.16 and helpers for the distribution on the 17th.
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Kenny & Sharon Elg (New Address)
P.O. 839
Isle, MN 56342-0839

DECEMBER 3rd, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church ......................... 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342.....................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site....................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson.........................................Pastor
Stan Miller ............................................. Vice Chairman
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Welcome to Opstead Baptist
Glory to God in the Highest!

Organ - Elaine Elg....................................Piano – Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship...........................................Psalm 98:4-6

Hymn.........................................................Come on Ring Those Bells

Hymn No. 106.............................................Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Greet One Another

Worship in Song

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children's Church

Message.............................................................Reconciled to God

Chorus No. 55.....................................................He is Able

Communion

Benediction ........................................................ Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!



MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Jeff & Barb Chapman,
as they have many Christmas outreaches in Japan all throughout the
month of December. People are very curious as to how and why
Americans celebrate Christmas. Pray that people will come to know
the Lord through the many parties and programs.
CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Kenny & Lucille Fredin
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Brooke's brother, Brandon Tiegs, he has surgery on his
lung on Dec. 15.
*Pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero as they wait for the baby to be born.
*Praise God for the gift of His Son, Jesus, pray for opportunities to share
Christ with your friends and neighbors during the Christmas season.
*Pray for Becky Miller as she heads up the Christmas program. Be
sure to invite friends and family to come.
*Praise, Pastor Oleg was able to get a different vehicle which will
better meet their needs.
*Pray for Andersons and Stauffers as they minister in the Philippines now
after the 4th devastating typhoon this year.
*Pray for Bruce & Roxy as they get settled back in Tex/Mex this
week. Pray for the many Christmas outreaches they will have.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Mary & Delphia NEXT WEEK: Denise & Cameo
TODAY, Greeters: Stan & Peggy NEXT WEEK: Terry & Lisa
TODAY, Jr. Church: Becky NEXT WEEK: Becky
TUES., 7p.m., Young adults meet
WED., Glory Ladies, Christmas Luncheon, See Sharon if you would
like to go. We’ll meet at the church at 11:15
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Youth meet.
SAT., 7a.m., Men’s Prayer Breakfast followed by the Woodbee.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Dec. 10, 6-7pm. Live Manger Scene at Living Water Assembly.
Dec. 14, XYZ Ham Dinner in the Fireside Room
Dec. 17, 9:30a.m., Christmas Fellowship time in the Fireside Room.
Bring a plate of Christmas goodies to share. No Sunday School,
10:30a.m. Christmas Program during the Morning Worship Service.
Jan.1, 2p.m.-whenever! Open House at Kenny & Sharon Elg's
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 11/26 $860
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Donations are being accepted for the Isle area Toys for Tots. If anyone
would like to make a donation, please talk to Martha. Volunteers are
needed for set up on Dec. 16 and helpers for the distribution on the 17th.
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Ministry Opportunity! Someone is needed to set up the Nativity Scene
in the Church yard this week. See Pastor Perry if you would like to.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church..................................9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342.............................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859........................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site ...........................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson..................................................Pastor
Stan Miller.......................................................Vice Chairman
Sunday, November 19, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving!

Organ - Elaine Elg.............................................Piano - Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship..................................................Psalm 100
Hymn No. 565...................................................Come Ye Thankful People Come
Hymn No. 571...................................................Thanks to God for My Redeemer
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Children dismissed for Children’s Church
Message............................................Perry & Mary sharing about the Ukraine Trip
Chorus No. 161.................................................Awesome God
Benediction .....................................................Postlude
We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!




MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Jeff & Mary Ann
Anderson as they have Christmas Party Outreaches for the street
children in Manila. Pray that the children who come will put their
trust in Christ as Personal Savior.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Gretchen Damar
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Praise, Aaron Schmidt will be able to have his surgery in the cities. Pray
as the doctors determine when his surgery will be.
*Praise, Janice Casper is doing much better.
*Continue to pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero as they wait for
their baby to be born.
*Praise for the wonderful turnout for the Ukraine Auction. $4538
was raised. Thanks to everyone who had a part in it.
*Pray for opportunities to share Christ with your friends and
neighbors during the Thanksgiving season. Invite someone to
the Opstead Thanksgiving Supper and Praise Service tonight.
*Praise, Perry & Mary had a great time in Ukraine. It was so good
to fellowship with the believers there and share with those who
have not yet put their trust in Christ.
*Pray for Brian & Brooke as they drive from Virginia to Minn. this
week. They plan to be here for Thanksgiving.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Cameo & Tracy NEXT WEEK: Tara & Shirley
TODAY, Greeters: Roger & Shirley NEXT WEEK: Sharon Erickson
TODAY, Jr. Church: Becky NEXT WEEK: Becky
TODAY, 5:30p.m., Opstead Annual Thanksgiving Supper followed by a
Praise Service. Bring a Thanksgiving poem, song or Bible Verses
that are meaningful to you and share how God has blessed you this
past year. We will collect items for the Isle Food Shelf. Right after
church we need guys to set up tables and chairs. Help is still needed
for preparing the food and clean up crew.
TUES., 7p.m.. Isle-Wahkon Community Thanksgiving Service here at
Opstead. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise and fellowship.
An offering will be taken for the Isle Food Shelf. Each family is
requested to bring a pie for the fellowship time.
WED., NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK!
THURS., Happy Thanksgiving!
LOOKING AHEAD:
Nov. 29, 6p.m., Boards meet in the Fireside Room.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 11/12 $1,627
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Sunday, November 05, 2006

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12th, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church............................... 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342..........................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859.....................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site.........................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson...............................................Pastor
Stan Miller ..................................................Vice Chairman
Sunday, November 12, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist

Sing to Him a New Song!

Organ - Elaine Elg.....................................Piano - Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship.......................................Psalm 33:1-3

Hymn No. 96......................................... Praise Him! Praise Him!

Hymn No. 393......................................There's Within My Heart a Melody

Greet One Another

Worship in Song

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children's Church

Message...............................................Stan Miller

Closing Song

Benediction.............................................Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Pray for our Persecuted Christian brothers and sisters around the world, there are so many who suffer greatly for their stand for Christ.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Mark & Cameo Skogen
Tristan, Willow, Levi
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Aaron Schmidt as the doctors determine when his surgery will be.
*Continue to pray for Randy & Connie Erickson as Connie finishes
up her radiation treatments.
*Continue to pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero as they wait for
their baby to be born.
*Pray for Ronnie and Sarah for wisdom and guidance as they lead our youth.
*Pray for opportunities to share Christ with your friends and
neighbors during the Thanksgiving season. Invite someone to
the Opstead Thanksgiving Supper and Praise Service.
*Pray for Perry & Mary as they are in Ukraine. They will be flying
home on Thursday.
*Pray for Brian & Brooke as they travel out East speaking at
different churches and meeting with family and friends.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Karla & Lisa A NEXT WEEK: Cameo & Tracy
TODAY, Greeters: Julie Midboe NEXT WEEK: Roger & Shirley
TODAY, Jr. Church: Cameo NEXT WEEK: Becky
TODAY, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction. This is a
Fund raiser for the winter food for our sister church.
TUES., 7p.m., Young Adults at Cody and Tara's
WED., 7p.m.,Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Youth Meet;
We will continue with the "Love and Respect" marriage/interpersonal
Relationship DVD series.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Nov. 19, 5:30p.m., Opstead Annual Thanksgiving Supper followed by a
Praise Service. Bring a Thanksgiving poem, song or Bible Verses
that are meaningful to you and share how God has blessed you this
past year. We will collect items for the Isle Food Shelf.
Nov. 21, 7p.m.,Isle Wahkon Community Thanksgiving Service here at
Opstead. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise and fellowship.
An offering will be taken for the Isle Food Shelf. Each family is
requested to bring a pie for the fellowship time.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 11/5 $1,538
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Dear Opstead Family, Thank you each so much for all the cards, gifts,
and notes of encouragement for Pastor's Appreciation Month. We are
so blessed to be a part of such a loving and caring church family.
Love, Pastor Perry & Mary

Friday, November 03, 2006

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5th, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church.............................9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342 ......................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859..................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site......................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson...........................................Pastor
Stan Miller ...............................................Vice Chairman

Sunday, November 5, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist
Great Is Your Faithfulness!

Organ - Elaine Elg......................................Piano - Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship......................................... Lamentations 3:22&23
Hymn No. 37............................................ Great is Thy Faithfulness
Hymn No. 347...........................................How I Praise Thee Precious Savior
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Children dismissed for Children's Church
Message.................................................... The Image of the Invisible God
Closing Song..............................................
Communion
Benediction ................................................Postlude
We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!






MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for SAT-7, Christian
Television programming broadcast via satellite throughout the
Middle East and North Africa. Baptist General Conference is
one of the sponsors of this outreach.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Rachel Peterson
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Aaron Schmidt as he sees the specialist on Wednesday.
*Pray for Wade Tramm, he broke his neck and back in a car accident.
*Praise, Connie Erickson
*Pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero, Kacey is on complete bed rest
until her baby is born.
*Pray for the elections on Tuesday, BE SURE TO VOTE!
*Pray for Judy Santmire
*Pray for Perry & Mary as they fly to Ukraine tomorrow. Praise,
Anatoly will be our interpretor.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Mary & Denise NEXT WEEK:Karla & Lisa A.
TODAY, Greeters: Lyle & Phyllis NEXT WEEK: Julie Midboe
TODAY, Jr. Church: Andrea NEXT WEEK: Cameo
TUES. 7p.m. Young adults meet at Cody and Tara's
WED., 7p.m.,Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Youth Meet;
We will continue with the "Love and Respect" marriage/interpersonal
Relationship DVD series.
THURS., Noon, XYZ Thanksgiving Dinner: Turkey, mashed potatoes
and gravy will be provided. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish
to go with our meal. Dale Berry and VanAllsteen will
providing a special musical program.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Nov. 12, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction. This is a
Fund raiser for the winter food for our sister church. If you have
Items for the auction, please let Maewyn know.
Nov. 19, 5:30p.m., Opstead Annual Thanksgiving Supper followed by a
Praise Service. Bring a Thanksgiving poem, song or Bible Verses
that are meaningful to you and share how God has blessed you this
past year. We will collect items for the Isle Food Shelf.
Nov. 21, 7p.m.,Isle Wahkon Community Thanksgiving Service here at
Opstead. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise and fellowship.
An offering will be taken for the Isle Food Shelf. Each family is
requested to bring a pie for the fellowship time.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 10/29 $

Friday, October 27, 2006

SUNDAY OCTOBER 29, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church........................... 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342 .....................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859.................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site.....................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson...........................................Pastor
Stan Miller...............................................Vice Chairman

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist
I Will Praise You,O Lord With All My Heart!

Organ - Elaine Elg...............................Piano - Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship...................................Psalm 9:1&2
Hymn No. 225....................................Standing on the Promises
Hymn No. 278....................................Jesus is All the World to Me
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Children dismissed for Children's Church
Message...................................................
Closing Song...............................................
Benediction Postlude
We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!






MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Bill & Donna Davis,
they are in their tribal station working on translating the New Testament
into the Palawano language. Pray also for their two daughters, Elisa and
Bethany, who are living in California.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Ken & Angie Groth
Tony, Heidi
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Praise, Connie Erickson is feeling well enough to go on a cruise up
the New England Coast to Nova Scotia this week with Diana.
*Pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero, Kacey is on complete bed rest
until her baby is born.
*Pray for Judy Santmire as she is in Moldova lecturing at a
University there.
*Praise, Cody's back is feeling better.
*Praise for the great time the youth had at Trout Lake last weekend.
Pray for each of them and their daily walk with the Lord.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha, Natasha finishes her English classes
this week and has a big test on Saturday.
*Pray for Perry & Mary as they make plans for a trip to Ukraine,
Nov. 6-16. Pray for Victor and Volera, that the Lord would be
working in their hearts.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Delphia & Tracy P NEXT WEEK:Mary & Denise
TODAY, Greeters: Dewey & Karen NEXT WEEK: Lyle & Phyllis
TODAY, Jr. Church: Becky NEXT WEEK: Andrea
TODAY,4-6p.m. Opstead Family Fall Festival, Invite a family to
come with you and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
TUES. 7p.m. Young adults meet at Cody and Tara's
WED., 7p.m.,Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Youth Meet;
We will continue with the "Love and Respect" marriage/interpersonal
Relationship DVD series.
THURS., 11a.m., Elsie Haggberg Wallin's Funeral at Faith Lutheran
LOOKING AHEAD:
Nov. 12, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction, if you have
Items for the auction, please let Maewyn know.
Nov. 19, 5:30p.m., Opstead Annual Thanksgiving Supper followed by a
Praise Service. Bring a Thanksgiving poem, song or Bible Verses
that are meaningful to you and share how God has blessed you this
past year. We will collect items for the Isle Food Shelf.
Nov. 21, 7p.m.,Isle Wahkon Community Thanksgiving Service here at
Opstead. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise and fellowship.
Each family is requested to bring a pie for the fellowship time.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 10/22 $
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Prayer Partners: If you have a prayer partner, it would be great to
periodically send them a card and let them know you're praying for them.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

SUNDAY OCTOBER 22, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church ....................... 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342.....................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859...............................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site .................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson.........................................Pastor
Stan Miller ........................................... Vice Chairman
Sunday, October 22, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist
I Will Praise You Among the Nations!

Organ - Elaine Elg..................................Piano -Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship.......................................Psalm 57:9-11
Hymn No. 40..........................................To God Be the Glory
Hymn No. 403.............................Walking in Sunlight All of My Journey
Greet One Another
Worship in Song: Praise the Name of Jesus, To Every Generation, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Children dismissed for Children's Church
Gideon Presentation
Message..........................................................Getting Our Heads Straight
Closing Song ..................................................The Lord is Good
Benediction.....................................................Postlude
We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!



MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for James & Carol Berry,
they are getting settled back in Costa Rica. Andrew will be attending
Sojourn Academy, Carol will be substitute teaching and tutoring and
James is busy with all the paperwork involved in returning.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Sharon Erickson
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Randy & Connie Erickson and family. Connie has tumors
all throughout her brain. She will be taking 2 more wks of radiation.
*Pray for Jesse and Kacey Silguero, Kacey is on complete bed rest
until her baby is born.
*Pray for Judy Santmire as she goes to Moldova to lecture at a
University there, Oct. 28-Nov. 4.
*Pray for Cody as he has a bulged disk in his back.
*Praise, for the great Goal Post Parties, continue to pray that God
would use them as a stepping stone for young people coming to
know Jesus as Personal Savior.
*Pray for each of the young people who went to Trout Lake this
weekend, that the Message they have heard will take root in
their lives.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha, Natasha is studying English in
Cherkassey during the month of October.
*Pray for Perry & Mary as they make plans for a trip to Ukraine,
Nov. 6-16. Pray for God's wisdom and guidance especially in
preparing messages that will be meaningful and helpful.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery:Angie & Heidi G. NEXT WEEK:Delphia & Tracy P.
TODAY, Greeters: Dorothy Elg NEXT WEEK: Dewey & Karen
TODAY, Jr. Church: Denise NEXT WEEK: Becky
TUES. 7p.m. Young adults meet at Cody and Tara's
WED., 6p.m., Boards meet in the Fireside Room
WED., 7p.m.,Wednesday Night Fellowship, Singing, Prayer, Youth Meet,
We will continue with the "Love and Respect" marriage/interpersonal
Relationship DVD series.
SAT., 6:30p.m., Habitat for Humanity Concert at First Lutheran in Camb.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Oct. 29, 4-6p.m. Opstead Family Fall Festival, Invite a family to come with
you and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Nov. 2, 11a.m., Elsie Wallin's Funeral at Faith Lutheran.
Nov. 12, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction, if you have
Items for the auction, please let Maewyn know.
Nov. 21, Save the Date for the Community Thanksgiving Service here
at Opstead, 7p.m. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise
and fellowship. Each family is requested to bring a pie.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 10/15 $
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Saturday, October 14, 2006

SUNDAY OCTOBER 15, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church............................ 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342.......................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859..................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site......................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson............................................Pastor
Stan Miller ...............................................Vice Chairman

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist
Give Thanks to Him in Song!

Organ - Elaine Elg.......................................Piano - Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship..........................................Psalm 28:6&7

Hymn No. 392..........................................Take Time to Be Holy

Hymn No. 222.........................................Sing Them Over Again to Me

Greet One Another

Worship in Song

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children's Church

Message...................................................David Berry

Closing Song

Benediction............................................. Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!





MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Irv & Mary Stauffer as they
minister in the Philippines. Irv is the Business Manager for the BGC
missionaries in the Philippines, Mary is teaching part time, and they are
both helping with a church plant.
CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: John & Sue Lundberg
Cheyanne, Travis, Jesse, Casey, David
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Randy & Connie Erickson and family. Connie has tumors
all throughout her brain. She will be taking 3 weeks of radiation.
Pray for grace and strength for each day.
*Pray for Ron Johnson,(Jeanne Deal's husband); he will be having cancer
surgery Wednesday in St. Cloud.
*Pray for Mary Virnig and her family as they deal with her cancer.
*Praise, Perry & Mary, had a great time in California with Kevin & Renee.
*Pray for the Goal Post Party, that God would use it as a stepping stone
for young people coming to know Jesus as Personal Savior.
*Pray for each of the young people who will be going to Trout Lake
Fri. - Sun., that God would speak to each of their hearts.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha, as they minister in Tagcancha.
*Pray for Perry & Mary as they make plans for a trip to Ukraine.

OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Shirley H. & Cameo NEXT WEEK: Angie & Heidi G.
TODAY, Greeters: Tara & Cody NEXT WEEK: Dorothy Elg
TODAY, Jr. Church: Loni NEXT WEEK: Denise
TODAY, David Berry will be here to speak for Morning Worship
TODAY, Potluck Dinner followed by the Quarterly Business Meeting.
TUES. 7p.m. Young adults meet at Cody and Tara's
WED., NO REGULAR WED. NIGHT FELLOWSHIP
WED., Goal post party, after the game til midnight. Chaperones needed!
FRI.-SUN., Youth Retreat at Trout Lake

LOOKING AHEAD:
Nov. 12, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction, if you have
Items for the auction, please let Maewyn know.
Nov. 21, Save the Date for the Community Thanksgiving Service here
at Opstead, 7p.m. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise
and fellowship. Each family is requested to bring a pie.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 10/8 $1,368
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church ................... 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342 ...............................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859...........................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site..............................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson...................................Pastor
Stan Miller...................................... .Vice Chairman

Sunday, October 8, 2006
Welcome to Opstead Baptist
Praise the Lord, O My Soul!

Organ - Elaine Elg..............................Piano - Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship.................................. Psalm 146:1&2

Hymn No.55 ..................................For the Beauty of the Earth

Hymn No. 340.................................I Need Thee Every Hour

Greet One Another

Worship in Song

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

Message.............................................Stan Miller

Chorus No. 47.............................Jesus, Name Above All Names

Benediction Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!





MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Tom & Mary Lou Ellison,
they are church planting in Tokyo. Pray their ministry will reach many for Christ and that hearts will be responsive to the gospel.
CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Marvin & Elaine Elg
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Praise, Mary’s mom is doing much better.
*Pray for Mary Virnig and her family as they deal with her cancer.
*Pray for Perry & Mary, they are in California, and will be flying home
early Wednesday morning.
*Pray for the Goal Post Party, that God would use it as a stepping stone
for young people coming to know Jesus as Personal Savior.
*Pray for each of the young people who will be going to Trout Lake
Oct. 20-22, that God would speak to each of their hearts. There are 67
planning to go!!
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha, pray especially they that would be
encouraged as they minister to our sister church there. Praise, the
boxes of clothes have arrived. Pray for opportunities to use the
clothing and food as an outreach to touch people’s lives for the Lord.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Sue & Lisa A NEXT WEEK: Shirley H. & Cameo
TODAY, Greeters: Bob & Jean NEXT WEEK: Tara & Cody
TODAY, Jr. Church: Terri NEXT WEEK:
TUES. 7p.m. Young adults meet at Cody and Tara’s
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Singing, Prayer, Youth meet,
We will continue with the “Love and Respect” marriage/interpersonal
relationship DVD series. Plan to attend this enjoyable and helpful
seminar. Singles and married couples are encouraged to come.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Oct 12, Noon, XYZ Potluck Dinner in the Fireside Room.
Oct. 13, Goal Post Party after the game ‘til midnight. Chaperones needed!
Oct 14, Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 7 am followed by the Church Woodbee.
Oct. 15, David Berry will be here to speak for Morning Worship.
Oct. 15, Potluck Dinner followed by the Quarterly Business Meeting.
Oct. 20-22, Youth Retreat at Trout Lake, see Ronni or Sarah if you are
interested in going.
Oct. 29, Opstead Family Fall Festival
Nov. 12, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction, if you have
Items for the auction, please let Maewyn know.
Nov. 21, Save the Date for the Community Thanksgiving Service here
at Opstead, 7p.m. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise
followed by a time of fellowship.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1,400; 10/1 $1,980
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Pastor Perry & Mary are on vacation in California with Kevin & Renee J until Wed. morning. For any emergencies please call Stan at 676-3301.
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Saturday, September 30, 2006

SUNDAY OCTOBER 1, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church ...................... 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342..................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859.............................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson......................................Pastor
Stan Miller.......................................... Vice Chairman

Sunday, October 1, 2006
Welcome to Opstead Baptist Praise the Lord, for the Lord is Good!

Organ - Elaine Elg..............................Piano – Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship.................................... Psalm 148:1-5

Hymn No. 67........................................Fairest Lord Jesus

Hymn No. 252.........................O Soul Are You Weary and Troubled

Greet One Another

Worship in Song

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hymn No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communion

Benediction Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!



MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Brian & Brooke as they are making plans to go to the Philippines, hopefully next summer. Pray are they work to get a support team standing behind them in prayer and finances.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: John & Martha Sammis
Julie, Chris, & Andy
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray that Lexie Lancrain’s broken arm will heal well.
*Pray for Mary’s mom. She is still in the hospital with pneumonia but is
doing better each day.
*Praise for Anna, her knee replacement went well, she should be home today.
*Pray for Mary Virnig, as she continues with chemotherapy.
*Praise for a Great Goal Post Party. Many kids came and God is working in
Young Peoples lives.
*Pray for each of the young people who will be going to Trout Lake
Oct. 20-22, that God would speak to each of their hearts. There are 67
planning to go!!
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha, Natasha is teaching English two
days a week in the public school.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Tara NEXT WEEK: Sue & Lisa A.
TODAY, Greeters: Delphia Cooper NEXT WEEK: Bob & Jean
TODAY, Jr. Church: Sarah NEXT WEEK: Terri
TUES. 7p.m. Young adults meet at Cody and Tara’s
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Singing, Prayer, Youth meet,
We will continue with the “Love and Respect” marriage/interpersonal
relationship DVD series. Plan to attend this enjoyable and helpful
seminar. Singles and married couples are encouraged to come.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Oct 12, XYZ
Oct 14, Men’s Prayer Breakfast at 7 am followed by the Church Woodbee.
Oct. 15, David Berry will be here to speak for Morning Worship.
Oct. 15, Potluck Dinner followed by the Quarterly Business Meeting.
Oct. 20-22, Youth Retreat at Trout Lake, see Ronni or Sarah if you are
interested in going.
Nov. 12, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction, if you have
Items for the auction, please let Maewyn know.
Nov. 21, Save the Date for the Community Thanksgiving Service here
at Opstead, 7p.m. Plan to come and enjoy this evening of Praise
followed by a time of fellowship.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1400, 9/24 $
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Pastor Perry & Mary will be going on vacation to California to be with Kevin & Renee J from Oct. 2-9. For any emergencies please call Stan at 676-3301.
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A BIG THANKYOU to Cody for getting the new sound system all connected up and working so well.

Friday, September 22, 2006

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church .........................9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342 ...................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859...............................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site...................................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor
Stan Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman

Sunday, September 24, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist
Praise the Lord, for the Lord is Good!

Organ - Elaine Elg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piano – Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psalm 135:1-3

Hymn No. 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How Firm a Foundation

Hymn No. 569. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Count Your Blessings

Greet One Another

Worship in Song . . . . . . . . . .More Love, More Power & I Lift My Eyes Up

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When Life Goes Wrong

Hymn No. 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When Peace Like a River

Benediction Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!





MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Jeff & Barb Chapman,
they are beginning a “Story of Jesus” program for children and have
invited all the children who attended the recent English classes. Pray
that these children will come to hear about Jesus.

CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Rose Anne Voss
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Praise, Lexie Lancrain, Dave & Lisa’s granddaughter, her broken arm is
healing much better.
*Pray for Mary Virnig, she is taking chemotherapy.
*Pray for Opstead as a church, that we would bring glory and honor to
the Lord in all we do.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha
*Pray for Anna, she will have knee replacement on Wednesday in Aitkin.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Sue L. & Cameo NEXT WEEK:
TODAY, Greeters: Bryand & Denise NEXT WEEK: Delphia Cooper
TODAY, Jr. Church: Becky NEXT WEEK:
TUES. 7p.m. Young adults meet at Cody and Tara’s
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Singing, Prayer, Youth meet,
We will continue with the “Love and Respect” marriage/interpersonal
relationship DVD series. Plan to attend this enjoyable and helpful
seminar. Singles and married couples are encouraged to come.
FRI., After the game ‘til midnight, Youth Goal Post Party
LOOKING AHEAD:
Oct. 15, Potluck Dinner followed by the Quarterly Business Meeting.
Oct. 20-22, Youth Retreat at Trout Lake, see Ronni or Sarah if you are
interested in going.
Oct. 29, Fall Festival at Opstead, come join us for family fun and invite
your friends to come too!
Nov. 12, Potluck Dinner followed by the Ukraine Auction, if you have
Items for the auction, please let Maewyn know.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1400, 9/17 $1515
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Tara will be taking pictures for a new Opstead directory today after
church. If you haven’t had your family picture taken yet and can’t do
it today, please see Tara.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Sunday , September 17, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church ..............9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342...........................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859......................10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site..........................www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson................................Pastor
Stan Miller....................................Vice Chairman

Sunday, September 17, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist Come, Now is the Time to Worship!

Organ - Elaine Elg...........................Piano - Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship.................................. Isaiah 25:1

Hymn No. 404................................I Have a Song That Jesus Gave Me

Greet One Another

Worship in Song No. 384.....................All for Jesus! All for Jesus!

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

Message. . . . . . .

Chorus No. . . . .

Benediction Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!







MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Kirk & Carla Gliebe as
they work with the Jewish community in Illinois. Pray especially this
Fri. & Sat. for their outreaches on Rosh Hashanah, a very important
Jewish Holiday.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Everett Stahl
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Mary Virnig, she is taking chemotherapy.
*Pray for Opstead as a church, that we would bring glory and honor to
the Lord in all we do.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha as they meet with the youth every
Sunday afternoon.
*Pray for James & Carol Berry as they get settled back into their
ministry in Costa Rica. Pray for Daniel, he is living with his sister in
in Mpls. and going to school.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Lisa S., Cheyanne NEXT WEEK: Sue L. & Cameo
TODAY, Greeters: Ronni & Sarah NEXT WEEK: Bryand & Denise
TODAY, Jr. Church: Cameo NEXT WEEK: Becky
WED., 6p.m., Boards Meet in the Fireside Room
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Singing, Prayer, Youth meet,
We will continue with the “Love and Respect” marriage/interpersonal
relationship DVD series. Plan to attend this enjoyable and helpful
seminar. Singles and married couples are encouraged to come.
FRI.-SUN., Men’s Retreat at Trout Lake
LOOKING AHEAD:

Oct. 20-22, Youth Retreat at Trout Lake, see Ronni or Sarah if you are
interested in going.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1400, 9/10 $
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Dear Opstead Family, Our hearts were warmed by the going away
Potluck and the lovely sending out gift. It really does feel like we are
leaving family. Thank You so much, James & Carol Berry
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Tara will be taking pictures for a new Opstead directory Sept.17 &24
after church. Please plan to have your family picture taken one of these
Sundays. If you have any questions, see Tara.

Friday, August 18, 2006

Sunday August 20, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church............ 9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342 ...................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859................... 10:30 AM Worship Service
Opstead Web Site . . . . . . . . . .www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor
Stan Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Praise the Lord!

Organ - Elaine Elg. . . . .. .Piano - Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship. . . . . . . . . . . Psalm 134

Hymn No. 85. . . . .Crown Him With Many Crowns

Greet One Another

Worship in Song No. 572. . . . . . .Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

Message. . . . . . . . . .

Chorus No. . .

Benediction Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.


MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Irv & Mary Stauffer,
The work in church planting and administration in the Philippines.

CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Ethel Erickson

PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Dick Rundle
*Pray for Lexie Lancrain, Dave & Lisa’s granddaughter, she broke
her arm while horseback riding at VBS.
*Pray for Sharon Elg, having hernia surgery tomorrow.
*Pray for Kay Peterson, having rotor cuff surgery Wednesday.
*Pray for Shirley Miller, she is in the hospital.
*Continue to pray for Maewyn’s leg, the cyst is still very painful.
*Pray for the Virnig family as they deal with Mary’s cancer.
*Pray for our PSEO & college students: Andrea, Allie, Aubrie, Autumn,
Bobby, Jason, Jesse, Katherine, Kristina, Sarah, Terry S.
*Pray for James & Carol Berry as they prepare to leave for Costa Rica.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg & Natasha especially as they work with the youth
of Tagcancha and Melniki.

OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Angie & Heidi Groth NEXT WEEK:Delphia,Shirley H.
TODAY, Greeters: Sharon Erickson NEXT WEEK: Stan & Peggy
TODAY, Jr. Church: Andrea NEXT WEEK: Becky
WED., 6p.m., Board Meetings in the Fireside Room
WED., 7p.m., Singing, Prayertime, Youth & Young Adults meet,
Adult Bible Study

LOOKING AHEAD:.
Sept. 8, First Goal Post Party of the Season here at Opstead! Chaperones
are needed, please see Ronni & Sarah if you can help.
Sept. 9, 7a.m., Men’s Prayer Breakfast in the Fireside Room
Sept. 15-18, Women’s Retreat at Trout Lake
Sept. 22-24, Men’s Retreat at Trout Lake
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1400, 8/13 $
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PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT be having the garage sale Aug. 26.
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Isle Helping Hands Clothing Closet School Supplies Drive, Supplies needed:
Crayons (Boxes of all sizes); Glue Sticks; Blue Bottles; Kleenex; Scissors; Pencils; Pens - Black, Red, Blue; School Boxes; Markers; Colored Pencils; Folders; Erasers; Notebooks, wide & narrow lined; Rulers; Calculators; Backpacks. Any questions, see Martha Sammis.
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Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Opstead Baptist Church............................9:30 AM Sunday School
Isle, Minn. 56342.................................10:15 AM Coffee fellowship
Phone 320-676-8859...................................10:30 AM Worship Service
Web Opstead Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.opsteadbaptist.com
Perry Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor
Stan Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman

Sunday, July 30, 2006
Welcome to Opstead Baptist

Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord!

Organ - Elaine Elg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piano - Peggy Miller

Church Life and Ministry

Call to Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Psalm 150

Hymn, Back Cover of the Hymnal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Because He Lives

Greet One Another

Worship in Song No. 435. . . . . . . . . . . . . . What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Worship in Giving

Prayer and Praise

Children dismissed for Children’s Church

Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .In The Way They Should Go

Chorus No. 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Change My Heart

Benediction Postlude

We welcome each one of you to our service this morning. If you are a visitor, please fill out a guest card and drop it in the offering plate. There is a nursery room available in the back of the sanctuary for infants and a staffed nursery for infants through preschoolers downstairs.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!







MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Pray for Kirk & Carla Gliebe
as they attend an annual conference of Messianic Jewish believers
this week. Pray it will be a good time of discipleship for their teens.
CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Jesse & Kacey Silguero
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD: Summer
*Pray for Don Lagerstrom and family, his brain cancer has reoccurred.
*Pray for Jan Anderson suffering with acute pancreatitis.
*Pray for Dick & Pat Fulin as they move to Arkansas.
*Pray for Maewyn’s leg, she has a large cyst that is very painful.
*Praise, there were ten youth who came last Sunday to Youth Group.
Six of them walked from Melniki to be there. Pray for Pastor
Oleg and Natasha as they work with these young people.
*Pray for Stan & Garrett as they take their last Canadian trip of the
summer this week.
*Pray for those going on the Spiritual Retreat at Black Duck Lake,
Thurs.-Sun., that it will be a time of Spiritual renewal.
*Pray for Vacation Bible School, August 7-10. Pray about who your
family can invite to come.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Tara & Mary NEXT WEEK: Cameo & Denise
TODAY, Greeters: Lyle & Phyllis NEXT WEEK: Julie Midboe
TODAY, Jr. Church: Becky NEXT WEEK: Loni
TODAY, After Morning Worship, Going away Potluck Dinner for
Dick and Pat Fulin followed by the quarterly business meeting
WED., 7p.m., Singing, Prayertime, Youth & Young Adults meet,
Adult Bible Study
WED., 9p.m., Black Duck Retreat Meeting
LOOKING AHEAD:.
Aug. 6, 6p.m., Prayertime for VBS and decorating, all are welcome
to come and pray with us and then help decorate.
Aug. 7-10, 6-8p.m., Vacation Bible School at Opstead
Aug. 9, COOKIES ARE NEEDED! For Wednesday night of VBS. Please let
Sarah know if you could bring some, they should be at church by 4p.m.
No XYZ in August.
Aug. 26, Opstead Garage and Bake Sale, sponsored by the Ukraine
team and the youth. Donations of clean, gently used clothing
and other items can be dropped of in the wood room.
Aug. 27, 12:30p.m., Wahkon Area Visioning Effusion will sponsor a
free community pig roast at the Wahkon Inn Ballroom. See the
Bulletin Board for details.
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1400, 7/23 $1394
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James & Carol Berry’s address:
14209 - 230th Ave.
McGrath, MN 56350
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Friday, July 07, 2006

This Week At Opstead Baptist Church

MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK:
Pray for Bill & Donna Davis,They are back in their tribal village now and working on finishingthe translation of the New Testament for their people.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK:
Bruce & Roxy Schmidt Willi, Aaron, Caleb
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Stan & Garrett as they take a group guys to Canada thisweek.
*Pray for Sharon and Maewyn as they are in Ukraine. Praise that they had a great trip over. Pray for their health and that God would open opportunities for outreach.
*Pray for Vacation Bible School, August 7-10. Pray about who you could invite to bring with you.
*Pray for opportunities to share Jesus with your neighbors and friends and family this summer.
*Pray for the leaders of our government as they make decisions.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Lisa A., Angie G.
NEXTWEEK: Karla, Autumn
TODAY, Greeters: Bob & Jean
NEXT WEEK: Tara & Cody
TODAY, Jr. Church:
WED., 7p.m., Singing, Prayertime, Youth &Young Adults meet, Adult Bible Study: Fire & Reign
LOOKING AHEAD:
July 13, XYZ Potluck Dinner in the Fireside Room.
July 30, Potluck Dinner followed by the quarterly businessmeeting.
Aug. 3-6, Black Duck Retreat, See Cody or Tara for details
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Financial Report:,Weekly expenses $1400, 6/25 $1913
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There are lots of dishes and pans that have been left in the church kitchen. Please check to see if any of them are yours. Thanks!
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What Do You Call a Boomerang that Doesn't work? A Stick
What Lies at the Bottom Of The Ocean and Twitches? A Nervous Wreck