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.