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First Baptist Church of Waldoboro P.O. Box 324 ~ 71 Grace Ave. Waldoboro, ME 04572

Phone: (207) 832-7659 Fax: 866-291-9919

Dear Friends, As you know it has come to the attention of the public that the NSA, (The National Security Agency) has been keeping records on American citizens that include phone, internet use, etc…One wonders if we are not watching a remake of Orwell’s 1984. The whole “war on terror” seems to be used by an already overreaching federal government to take away more and more protected Constitutional rights for ordinary, law abiding citizens. The NSA’s first response was that this aided them in their fight against terrorism, but then the IRS scandal broke and we learned that groups like the Tea Party have been targeted for holding alternate views of the radical progressive left, presently in power. This Presidential administration has redefined marriage, radically stripped any protection for the unborn, and directly attacked religious liberty, just for starters. We live in a day when wrong is considered right and right is considered wrong. Our temptation as Christians, in such an environment, is to tone it down or simply to remain silent. Martin Luther once said, “You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” For followers of Christ, the NSA should mean NOT going to remain SILENT ANYMORE; whether it be speaking truth on moral and social issues, sharing Christ with the lost, or giving a valedictorian address at a public school where saying God is forbidden. Silence is not an option for believers. In Exodus 4:11-12, God spoke to Moses about this and said, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." In Proverbs 31:8 Solomon writes, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” In Mark 16:15, Jesus said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” In Matthew 10:27, Jesus again said, “What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.”

It is God who has given us our mouths, accompanied by a changed heart (the new birth). We have the mind of Christ. Let us not be afraid to speak boldly, in love, the reality of the Kingdom of God into this fading culture that is passing away. (1 John 2:15-17) PJV

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Dave Ricker is looking

for firewood. If you

have any trees that you

need cut down or

removed, please give him

a call at 882-9305.

� � � � Saturday, July 20th—Robin Mark Conference and Concert (see info in this newsletter) � � � � Fri—Mon, August 30th –Sept. 2nd—Church Retreat at Camp Kieve (see info in this newsletter) � � � � Sunday, September 8th—New Sunday School Quarter Begins � � � � Wednesday, September 11th—FASCAR Rally � � � � Saturday, October 5th—Women’s Conference -Speaker: Bonnie Merrill

(see info in this newsletter) ���� Saturday, October 12th —Hope 127 5 K Run /Walk (see info in this newsletter) ���� Sunday, October 27th—Tuesday, October 29th- Prophecy Conference with Jimmy DeYoung

WORSHIP CONFERENCE Saturday, July 20th 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00 (includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch)

CONCERT Saturday, July 20th—7:00 p.m.

(Doors open at 6:00) Tickets $10.00 Methods of payment for one or both events: 1) Mail your check to: First Baptist Church P.O .Box 324 Waldoboro, ME 04572 2) On our website: www.fbcwaldoboro.org 3) In person during office hours (8 a.m. -2 p.m.)

** Please note: The ticket (s) will be kept at FBC, to be picked up that night or you can send a self-address—stamped envelope and we will mail your ticket to you (up to 2 weeks before the concert).

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Sunday Evening FAMILY Time

A time of testimonies, singing, prayer, & preaching.

ALL AGES WELCOME

During July & August, we will meet once a month—

July 14th and August 11th—same time! We will resume

our weekly service on September 8th.

A Short Term Mission Trip to

Hungary is being planned for

late October or early November.

More information to follow.

Watch your bulletin and

newsletter for the signup date!

TAG (Teen Activity Group—grades 6-8) Join us for some serious fun and fellowship this summer.

7/11 Softball and BBQ

Where: FBCW When: 6-8 p.m. What to bring? Glove and something for the grill. We will provide drinks, salads, and desserts.

7/25 Jefferson Beach

Where: Damariscotta Lake Beach When: 3-8p.m. What to bring? Bag lunch and $ for ice cream (bathing suits must be modest) We will provide drinks.

8/12 Bonfire and Manhunt

Where: TBD When: 7-9 p.m. What to bring? S’More ingredient and flashlight. Eat before you come.

8/25 Hike Mt. Pleasant

Where: Mt. Pleasant in West Rockport When: Leave FBC@ at 11:15 a.m.—pick up same place at 6 p.m. What to bring? Backpack with water and lunch. We will provide a BBQ after.

Kids MUST sign up before the event—See Jen Oliver or Pam Jameson.

CONGRATULATIONS to Jonathan Bubar and Cheryl Francis who were united in marriage on June 22nd!

THANK YOU to ALL of the VOLUNTEERS!

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Church Information

Phone: (207) 832-7659

Fax: 866-291-9919

Website: www.fbcwaldoboro.org

Church Services

8:00 am: Worship Service

9:30 am: Child & Adult

Sunday School

11:00 am: Worship Service

6:00 pm: Family Time

Staff E-mails

Pastor: jonvermilion@fbcwaldoboro.org

Youth Pastor: phil@fbcwaldoboro.org

Bookkeeper: bookkeeper@fbcwaldoboro.org

Secretary: office@fbcwaldoboro.org

Dear Church Family,

Thank you all for your beautiful expressions of love during David’s surgery. We

are overwhelmed by your prayers, your fellowship, and your generosity. God has

tremendously blessed us and we thank you.

In faith, prayer ,and love,

David & Susan Straight.

At the COTTAGE IN THE WOODS

in Damariscotta.

August 3—The LeClaires

July 6—Patriotic Concert August 10—Kindred Hearts

July 13—The Hyssongs August 17 - Just Tim (Connelly)

July 20—Heart Song August 24—The Puffers

July 27—The Campbells August 31—Heaven’s Blend

All concerts begin at 7:00 and last about one hour. A love offering is taken at each

concert.

Join us for ice cream sundaes at 6:30 before the concert beings.

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Place: Kieve Camp and Conference Center in Nobleboro Dates: Friday, Aug. 30 (4:00 p.m.) to Monday, Sept. 2nd (1:00 p.m.) Lodging: You can stay in a cabin, or bring a tent or camper. Cabins are shared with other families and are on a first come basis. So sign up EARLY! Costs: For Friday-Monday: Includes 8 meals (Sat Break fast—Monday Lunch), snacks, lodging, boat / canoe rentals, all events, and access to most of the facilities. Adults: $87 Children ages 5-13: $77 Children 4 & under: free The above prices includes the Sunday BBQ. MAX per individual family $310 Non-campers Sunday BBQ meal deal: Adult/ $20, Child/ $15 Supper not included This price includes use of facilities on Sunday.

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PLEASE SAVE THIS DATE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013 AND BEGIN TO TELL OTHERS

EXCITING NEWS FOR WOMEN!!!

PLANS ARE UNDERWAY FOR A

FALL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

CLOTHED WITH CHRIST

SPEAKER: BONNIE MERRILL

WALDOBORO FIRST BAPTIST

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RUN For HOPE 5 K Run / Walk & Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, October 12, 2013

8:30 a.m. Late Registration / # pick-up 9:30 a.m. 5 K Race Begins 10:30 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run Begins 11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony

Register online: www. fbcwaldoboro.org Pre-register….. Get a FREE t-shirt! 1 Mile Fun Run—$5 5 K Run / Walk (any age) - $15 Late registration (after Sept. 17, 2013): 1 Mile Fun Run $5 5 K run / Walk $20

First Baptist Church of Waldoboro P.O. Box 324 / 71 Grace Ave. Waldoboro, Maine 04572

(207) 832-7659 www.fbcwaldoboro.org

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Maggie Bruno 7/1 Ginger Copp 7/1 Chris Guimond 7/3 Dale Dolloff 7/3 David Johnson 7/3 Chris Burns 7/4 Emily Strom 7/5 Hunter DeMass 7/5 Hunter Fields 7/6 Lillianna Trahan 7/6 Shelley Moody 7/7 Fred O'Brien 7/7 Josh Hunt 7/8 Nick York 7/8 Doreen Moody 7/10 Abigail Harrington 7/11 Cynthia Hilton 7/11 Pete Souza 7/12 Jon Vermilion 7/12 Frank Cunningham 7/12 Tony Baldwin 7/12 Norm Cormier 7/13 Sharon Harris 7/13 Chris Jameson 7/13

Karla Vannah 7/13 Doug Meservey 7/15 Ron Ward 7/15 Haileigh Ingraham 7/17 Bob Jones 7/17 Jasmine McNelly 7/17 Alvah Moody 7/17 Darlene Melanson 7/18 Asher Barbour 7/21 Pam Morrison 7/21 Steve Mackiewicz 7/22 Lisa Durkee 7/23 Jessy Hudson 7/23 Kelsey Peaslee 7/26 Dana Burnham 7/27 Ron Baxley 7/29 Dustin Oliver 7/29 Mary Payson 7/29 Ryan Daves 7/30 Matt Myrick 7/30 Michael Austin 7/31 Josie Jameson 7/31 Hayden Peaslee 7/31

Gifford Campbell 8/1 Cherie Hunter 8/1 Eric Johnson 8/1 Tom Middleton 8/1 Jillian Basner 8/2 Addie Joslyn 8/2 Trey Knof 8/2 Jamayka Manter 8/2 Lian Harrington 8/3 Micah Hutchins 8/3 Edna McLain 8/3 Luke Collins 8/4 Gayla Dever 8/4 RoseAnne Holladay 8/4 Izabella Newell 8/5 Laurel Harris 8/5 Dave Jacoby 8/5 Jim Vasile 8/5 Jewel Dorian 8/6 Dorie Nicewonger 8/7 Jeannine Geele 8/8 Anthony Payson 8/8 Maynard Townsend 8/8 Alan Dever 8/9

Parker Lash 8/9 Jaclyn Merrill 8/10 Sara Shannon 8/10 Mikayla Pauley 8/11 Matt Moody 8/11 Russ Schofield 8/12 Micah Zisette 8/13 Stephen Bailey 8/13 Christopher Harris 8/13 Kathy Kee 8/13 Megan Gray 8/14 Jim Hopler 8/14 Sabrina Carr 8/16 Daniel Bubar 8/17 Megan Collamore 8/20 Elaine Connolly 8/20 Caitlin Hopler 8/20 Heather Do 8/21 Brian Turner 8/21 Jen Hudson 8/22 Mya Bessey 8/24 William Cheesman 8/25 Jessica Holladay 8/25 Denise Poirier 8/25

Paige Morgridge 8/26 Ryan Creamer 8/26 James Harriman 8/27 Erik George 8/28 Joseph Campagna 8/29 Ruth Castner 8/29 Laurie Barbour 8/30 Joey Miller 8/30 Ryan Richardson 8/30 Grace Ann Turcotte 8/30 Ryan Ecomony 8/31 Ashley Pooler 8/31

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Maynard & Sandra Townsend 8/02/1958 Douglas & Teri Peaslee 8/05/1978 Breck & Breanna Holladay 8/16/2003 Loren & Lisa Durkee 8/16/1986 Paul & Linda Baldwin 8/16/1969 James & Martha Violette 8/16/1969 Eric & Susan Johnson 8/22/2004 Ben & Mandie Luce 8/24/2002 Jon & Robin Vermilion 8/25/1990 Russ & Trisha Demers 8/26/2011 Pete & Darleen Souza 8/27/2000 Norm & Liz Cormier 8/27/1988 Russ & Amy Sirianni 8/27/1988

Jason & Kim Pauley 7/01/2000 Frank & Sheena Cunningham 7/05/1980 Dale & Janet Dolloff 7/07/1984 Adam & Tayler Philbrook 7/10/2004 Jeremy & Addie Joslyn 7/11/2009 Larry & Dale Scott 7/11/1981 Dana & Paula Jones 7/12/2008 John & Liz Nice 7/12/1969 Anthony & Mary Payson 7/14/1973 Aaron & Amber Beck 7/15/2006 Robert & Katie Hunt 7/17/2003 Matt & Bonnie Moody 7/17/1993 David & Jessica Bellows 7/18/2009 David & Naomi Aho 7/20/1985 Donald & Doreen Moody 7/27/1986

7/7 Olsen / Olsen 7/14 Meservey / Vose 7/21 Wade / Wade 7/28 Cole / Cole

8/4 Hilton / Merrill 8/11 Burnham / Harris 8/18 Olsen / Olsen 8/25 Meservey / Vose

7/6 Ludwig 7/13 Baldwin 7/20 Hafemann 7/27 Richardson

8/3 Ludwig 8/10 Baldwin 8/17 Hafemann 8/24 Richardson

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