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 $