Saturday, January 27, 2007

JANUARY 28TH, 2007

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, January 28, 2007

Welcome to Opstead Baptist

I Will Praise You O Lord!

Organ - Elaine Elg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piano - Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaiah 12:5-6
Hymn No. 417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine
Hymn No. 426. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is Your Burden Heavy?
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nailed to the Cross
Chorus No. 187 purple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thank You Lord
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 are church planting in Japan. Pray especially for the people who come to the English Classes they teach. This has been a very effective outreach tool.
CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Bryand & Denise Haglund
Garrett & Spencer
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Aaron Schmidt, his surgery is Wednesday.
*Pray for Randy & Connie Erickson as they deal with her cancer.
*Pray for Jesse Wagner as he prepares for a missions trip to China in March.
*Praise, Andrea, Maewyn, Jason & Becky, Joel & Jamie, Ronni & Sarah,
are planning to go to Ukraine this summer. Pray for all the finances
needed and the plans that need to be made.
*Pray for the small group Bible Studies as they begin to meet.
*Pray for opportunities to reach out to others with the love of Jesus.
*Pray for the annual business meeting, for the plans and decisions we will
make as a church for 2007.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Denise & Angie G. NEXT WEEK:
TODAY, Greeters: Dorothy Elg NEXT WEEK: Dewey & Karen
TODAY, Junior Church: Sarah NEXT WEEK: Cameo
TODAY, Chili dinner after Morning Worship sponsored by the Ukraine team.
A freewill donation will be taken. Come enjoy good food & fellowship!
TODAY, Budget Committee meets after they grab a bowl of chili!
TODAY, Please have Annual Reports in to Perry
MON. The Blood Drive for Mary Virnig is full tomorrow but there will be
another chance on March 26.
TUES., 7p.m., Young adults meet at Joel & Jamie’s
WED., Small Group Bible Studies Meet or whenever your group decides.
SAT., 7am. Men’s prayer breakfast in fireside room.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Feb.4, Potluck dinner followed by Annual Business meeting.
Feb. 6, 6:30p.m., Ladies' Meeting in the Fireside Room.
Feb. 8, noon, XYZ in the Fireside Room.
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Financial Report: Weekly expenses $1400; 1/21 $875
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Ministry opportunity: Helpers are needed for AWANA on Wednesday nights, 6-7:30 pm at IREC. Also people are needed to share a 15-20 minute Bible story, object lesson, over a 6 week period for AWANA, the last two Wednesdays in Feb thru the end of March.
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Ministry opportunity: Volunteers are needed at the Soup Kitchen in Brainerd at Temple Baptist Church. It is the first Tuesday of the month. Contact Pastor Bob Evans at 218-829-2449 if you are interested in helping meet this need.
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PLEASE NOTE: Next week the Benevolent Offering will go to Jesse for his
Missions trip to China in March.

Friday, January 26, 2007

JANUARY 21st, 2007

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, January 21, 2007

Welcome to Opstead Baptist

I Will Praise You O Lord!

Organ - Elaine Elg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piano - Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Psalm 139:14-16
Hymn No. 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Children of the Heavenly Father
Hymn No. 572. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don't Get Hijacked
Chorus No. 206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .When I Look into Your Holiness
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 Skokie, Ill.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Marge Mayer
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Pray for Aaron Schmidt, his surgery is January 31st.
*Continue to pray for Allie Rolston in the loss of her mom.
*Praise, Leah Bardwell’s eye surgery went well.
*Pray for Randy & Connie Erickson as they deal with her cancer.
*Praise, one month old, Sonora Brenitz had her surgery & is doing very well.
*Pray for Mike Nobis, Don & Carol’s grandson. He is home now.
*Pray for Jesse Wagner as he prepares for a missions trip to China in March.
*Praise, Andrea, Maewyn, Jason & Becky, Joel & Jamie, Ronni & Sarah,
are planning to go to Ukraine this summer. Pray for all the finances
needed and the plans that need to be made.
*Pray for the annual business meeting, for the plans and decisions we will
make as a church for 2007.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Shirley H., Karla NEXT WEEK: Denise & Angie G.
TODAY, Greeters: Tara & Cody NEXT WEEK: Dorothy Elg
TODAY, Junior Church: Terri NEXT WEEK: Sarah
TUES., 7p.m., Young adults meet at Joel & Jamie's
WED., 7p.m., Youth meet at church. Adults Bible Study and Prayer at Church, Small Group Bible Studies will start next week.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Jan. 28, Chili dinner after Morning Worship sponsored by the Ukraine team.
A freewill donation will be taken. Come enjoy good food & fellowship!
Jan. 28, Budget Committee meets after Morning Worship.
Jan. 28, Please have Annual Reports in to Perry
Feb.3, 7am. Men’s prayer breakfast in fireside room.
Feb.4, Potluck dinner followed by Annual Business meeting.
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Financial Report: Weekly expenses $1400; 1/14 $1917
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Ministry opportunity: Helpers are needed for AWANA on Wednesday nights, 6-7:30 pm at IREC. Also people are needed to share a 15-20 minute Bible story, object lesson, over a 6 week period for AWANA, the last two Wednesdays in Feb thru the end of March.
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Ministry opportunity: Volunteers are needed at the Soup Kitchen in Brainerd at Temple Baptist Church. It is the first Tuesday of the month. Contact Pastor Bob Evans at 218-829-2449 if you are interested in helping meet this need.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Ronni Schmidt for being chosen for the Christian
Service Award for the North Central District of the MBC! Thanks Ronni and Sarah for all you do to share Jesus with others, especially with the youth.
Brian & Brooke now have a web site: www.brianandbrookejohnson.com

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Janurary, 7,2006

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, January 7, 2007

Welcome to Opstead Baptist

I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord!

Organ - Elaine Elg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Piano -Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psalm 145:1-3
Hymn No. 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tell Me the Story of Jesus
Hymn No. 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Encouragement, Coming Alongside
Chorus No. 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White as Snow
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 make plans to go to the Philippines the end of this summer.
Pray for their baby girl, due the end of April.
CHURCH PERSON OF THE WEEK: Dan Johnson
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Praise, Don Erlandson, is out of the hospital and doing better.
*Continue to pray for Mike Nobis, Don & Carol's grandson. The
surgery went well. He will be in the hospital for quite awhile.
*Pray for Sue's mom, she is having a knee replaced and a rod put
in her leg today.
*Pray for John Lundberg as he leaves for Wyoming tomorrow. Pray
for Sue and the kids as they stay here until March.
*Pray for Ronni and Sarah, as they are on a trip to the West Coast.
*Pray for the AWANA meeting, as plans for the future will be discussed.
*Praise, Pastor Oleg and Natasha were invited to help all the kindergarten
children perform the Christmas Story for their parents. Pray for each one
who was there, that they would have a desire to know Jesus.
*Pray for plans for the Ukraine missions trip this summer.
*Pray for the annual business meeting, for the plans and decisions we will
make as a church for 2007.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Tara & Delphia NEXT WEEK: Lisa A.& Mary
TODAY, Greeters: Delphia NEXT WEEK: Bob & Jean
TODAY, Junior Church: NEXT WEEK:
TODAY, 2:30p.m.,Shirley Miller will be baptized at Mora Nursing Home,
everyone is invited to attend.
TUES., 6:30, Women’s Ministry Committee meeting at Sharon Elg's.
TUES., 7p.m., Young adults meet at Jason & Becky's.
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Senior High
Youth will meet.
THURS., Noon, XYZ in the Fireside Room
THURS., 7p.m., AWANA Meeting at the Isle Ev. Free Church
SAT., 9a.m., All Men are invited to a breakfast at the Malmo Ev. Free
Church. Mark Wolbert, used car dealer in Milaca will be speaking.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Jan. 17, 6p.m., Nominating committee; 7p.m., Church Boards meet.
PLEASE NOTE: No regular Wednesday Night Fellowship the 17th.
Jan. 19, 6:30p.m., MBC Area Family Gathering Dinner at Becker Baptist,
Let Perry know if you are going by Sunday, Jan. 14.
Jan. 20, 10a.m., Ladies’ Friendship Tea in the Fireside Room. All ladies
and girls invited, please bring a friend. RSVP to Sharon Elg or Mary
by Jan. 17.
Jan.28, Potluck dinner followed by Annual Business meeting.
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Financial Report: Weekly expenses $1400; 12/31 $958
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007

DECEMBER 31st, 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 31, 2006

Welcome to Opstead Baptist

To God Be the Glory!

Organ - Elaine Elg.........................................Piano - Peggy Miller
Church Life and Ministry
Call to Worship............................................. Psalm 95:1&2
Hymn No. 48................................................O God Our Help in Ages Past
Hymn No. 40.................................................To God Be the Glory
Greet One Another
Worship in Song
Worship in Giving
Prayer and Praise
Message.............................................................The Hope of Glory
Chorus No. 268 ................................................. The Battle Belongs to the 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 Bill & Donna Davis, as they work on translating the Bible for the Palawano people in the Philippines.
CHURCH FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Ron & Sarah Schmidt
PRAYER & PRAISE TO GOD:
*Praise, Jesse & Kasey's baby, Seth Brian, was born Wednesday
morning, weighing 6lbs. 12oz.
*Pray for Don Erlandson, he had a stint put in Friday and is still in
St. Cloud hospital. Also pray for David who was injured in a fall.
*Continue to pray for Mike Nobis, Don & Carol's grandson. He is in
the hospital in Duluth. He has lost his eyesight in both eyes. He'll
be having more surgery this week to put plates in his head.
*Praise, Perry & Mary had a good, safe trip to Missouri. Brian and
Brooke are doing well and said to tell everyone hi.
*Pray for Pastor Oleg and Natasha and our sister church. There are
several who have been sick.
*Praise the Lord for the blessings of the past year, pray for our church body
that we would discern God’s guidance for ministry for the year to come.
*Pray for Dan Johnson who has a bad cold.
OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK:
TODAY, Nursery: Tracy, Karla L. NEXT WEEK: Tara & Delphia
TODAY, Greeters: Delphia NEXT WEEK: Bob & Jean
TODAY, Junior Church: Terri NEXT WEEK:
TODAY, 7:15p.m., 9th grade and up meet at Opstead; 7:30p.m. meet
at Cenex to go to Club Fuel in Mora. If you have any questions see Ron.
MON., 2p.m.-? Open House at Kenny & Sharon's, Everyone's invited!
TUES., 7p.m., Young adults meet at Jason & Becky's.
WED., 7p.m., Wednesday Night Fellowship, Prayertime, Senior High
Youth will meet.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Jan. 11, XYZ in the Fireside Room.
Jan. 13, 9a.m., All Men are invited to a breakfast at the Malmo Ev. Free
Church. Mark Wolbert, used car dealer in Milaca will be speaking.
Jan. 17, 6 pm, Nominating committee and 7pm, Church Board meeting.
Jan. 19, 6:30p.m., MBC Area Family Gathering Dinner at Becker Baptist,
Let Perry know if you are interested in going.
Jan. 20, 10a.m., Ladies’ Friendship Tea in the Fireside Room. All ladies
and girls invited, please bring a friend. RSVP to Sharon Elg or Mary
by Jan. 17.
Jan.28, Potluck dinner followed by Annual Business meeting.
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Financial Report: Weekly expenses $1400; 12/24 $2115.69
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Opstead Family, Thank You for the Christmas gift. We appreciate you all so much and we also wish you a blessed New Year. Pastor Perry & Mary
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PLEASE NOTE: The Sunday School offering next Sunday will go to support
our Compassion Child.