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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