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.