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First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

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First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Birthdays and

Anniversaries 4

Book Bound! 3

Calendar 5

Children’s

Worship 3

Christian Ed 3

Church Directory 4

Church Mouse

Nursery School 3

Christ’s Cupboard

Food Pantry 4

Deacons 2

Lenten Lunch 2

Library 4

Message from the

Pastor 1

Pastor Waldo’s

Installation Service 1

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 8 V O L U M E 1 0 , I S S U E 2

February is the month of love. It is a

great time to celebrate our love for children, spouses, old friends and new.

The cold of winter has threatened to

take away the warmth from our lives.

So we stop and remember the love that warms our hearts. We are reminded

that winter will come to an end. Soon

we will be basking in the warm sun. It

may still be cold on the outside but inside there is a fire that continues to

warm our lives.

This year Ash Wednesday falls on

Valentine’s day. On Ash Wednesday we

are reminded of how cold our lives are

without love. The ashes are created

from the palms of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday we were excited about how

Jesus has entered our lives. He comes

with joy and celebration. But soon we

face the trials similar to the betrayal of that Thursday. Our lives experience

physical, emotional, and spiritual pain.

That Friday there was a moment of

hopelessness that we still must fight

when we face death. And if it were not

for the resurrection, we would be lost.

The darkness of our lives would

overwhelm us. We would simply be dust awaiting a return to dust. So, we

will take the ashes, mark our lives, and

remember that “… God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we

were still sinners, Christ died for

us.” (Romans 5:8)

This is the love that changes us from a

pile of dirt to a people filled with love and hope. We no longer walk in

darkness but now we walk in love.

When others betray us, we respond

with the grace of Jesus. When we are wounded, we offer the forgiveness we

have received. Many will celebrate a

different kind of love this Valentine’s

Day. They will speak of a love that has boundaries. They will love only when

they are loved. The warmth of their love

is often extinguished by the pain of this

world. But for those who share the

ashes, the love of Jesus is an unchang-

ing remedy for the darkness around us.

We can experience the warmth of fellowship in the middle of the winter

for there is always hope, always faith,

and always love.

Come warm up with us on Ash Wednesday and every Sunday!

Warming Up

By Pastor Dave Waldo

Installation Service

For

Rev. David Waldo

Sunday, March 4, 2018

3:00 p.m.

The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue

Ballston Spa, New York 12020

Reception Follows

P A G E 2

THE BOARD OF DEACONS

The New Year is off to a good start! The boards are all busy, planning for upcoming events, our Pastor Dave, Barb, and Steffi are beginning to settle in and we look forward to some exciting new happenings at FBC.

The Deacons are at present-Bob Staulters, chair, Lane Jones, Pat Rogers, Keith Sprenger, and Terry van den Heever. We each have a “flock” of people to minister to. If you don't know for sure who your shepherd is, talk to any one of us and we will gladly help out. At present, you may be asked for your picture. We are updating our directory with Family and Friends info. Please speak to Pat Rogers if you have any questions.

There will be a cleaning, rearranging, throwing out of old supplies in the north hallway. These are Diaconate materials, that have just sat for awhile.

Pastor Dave , with the approval of the board, has some changes he would like to implement over the next 4-6 weeks:

1. Worship hour will be more streamlined

2. We will be enjoying more praise music

3. The greeting time will be eliminated

4. Service will be changed up from week to week

5. The announcements each week will have prayer requests/connection card

6. Present Deacons will serve Communion, a deacon will pray over cup and one over bread

There will be an Ash Wednesday service on February 14, that Pastor Dave will plan.

Maundy Thursday will be held as usual, and this year a Good Friday service will be held from noon-12:45 p.m. We will have an Easter sunrise service.

An installation service for Pastor Dave will be held on Sunday, March 4.

Serving together in Christ, Pat Rogers, Deacon

ECUMENICAL LENTEN LUNCHEON Wednesdays, February 28—March 28

Christ Episcopal Church, 15 W. High St. Ballston Spa Handicap accessible. Parking in County Offices lot.

Each Wednesday during Lent from 12:00-12:50 p.m. local Ballston Spa churches gather for lunch and a devotional time at Christ Episcopal Church. A brief

reflection is led by a different Ballston Spa pastor each week. All are welcome!

A freewill offering will be taken to support the Ballston Area Clergy Association Assistance Fund which assists people in financial need.

This year’s theme is: What Jesus Did for Us on the Cross

Date Speaker Lunch 2/28 Gary Newton Episcopal 3/7 David Waldo Alliance 3/14 Kelly Warner Methodist 3/21 Scott DeBlock Presbyterian 3/28 Derik Roy Baptist

Pastor Waldo will be speaking on March 7 and we are responsible for providing lunch on March 28. If you can help with this lunch, please sign up or speak to a deacon.

All are welcome! Come each month or just once.

2nd Monday of each Month, 4:30-5:30

BookBound!

THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF

BALLSTON SPA BOOK CLUB

FEBRUARY 12, 2018 The Idiot Elif Batuman

MARCH 12, 2018 Walking on My Grave Carolyn Hart

APRIL 9, 2018 Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir

of Family Condoleezza Rice

P A G E 3

CHURCH MOUSE NURSERY SCHOOL

January is always busy with tours and registration for the 2018—2019 school year, Registration is

now open to the public. Enrollment is going very well. Penguin Day, as always, is a big hit. Many parent volunteers attended, helping guide the children through each “penguin themed” center.

In chapel the children will be learning about Jonah and the Whale, and Friendship, with the story of Jesus welcoming the children. We were so happy to have Pastor Dave visit chapel. He was able to meet and greet all of our students. Pastor Dave found out there were some children who expressed an interest in having a Bible. He ordered Bibles, and to date, 20 parents have requested a Bible for their child.

An Open House for prospective students is scheduled for Saturday, February 3 from 10 a.m.—12 noon. If we need to reschedule because of bad weather, we will move the Open House to the following Saturday, February 10. The children

have been working on special projects to decorate their rooms for this special day. If you know of any families with preschool age children, please pass on this information! Word of mouth is by far our best advertisement.

February brings more discussions about winter weather, dental health, and of course Valentine’s Day. The 3 year old classes will have Friendship Feasts, while the 4 year old classes and the Pre K class will have Valentine’s parties.

Terry van den Heever and her coworker Karen, a hygienist from Dr. Esposito’s office will come to teach the children about dental health. They are a great team, and the children always enjoy their visit. The classes will also talk about President’s Day and Groundhog Day.

The Church Mouse will be closed February 19-23 for winter break.

The teachers have already started evaluating each child. An evaluation will be sent home for the 3 year old students in April, and conferences will be held for the 4 year olds and Pre-K students. The staff will have a Curriculum Planning Day on March 22, and conferences will be held on March 23. There are no regular classes on those days.

Serving Christ together, Cheryl Dunkelbarger

THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Well this week we will be in February! Where did the time go? Looking back at January we had peo-ple meeting on a Friday night to take the rest of the Christmas decorations down and take them all upstairs. A big thank you goes out to the people who took time out to help me get them put away. A special thanks goes out to Keith Wood who helped me for a couple of days taking decorations down, putting them in bags, marking them with what they were and where they needed to go come November. It was a job well done that will make it easier this Christmas.

Looking forward we are starting up Children’s Worship again in February. Anyone wishing to volunteer please contact me or Sherry Hoffman. It is such a Joy to work with our children while planting seeds of faith.

We are working on some special programs for children. We are looking for someone to be in charge and organize VBS this summer. Please if you feel God’s leading please contact me or anyone on the Christian Ed Board or talk to Pastor Dave.

Serving the Lord together, Joan Anderson chairman Christian Ed Board

HANNAFORD CAUSE BAGS

Our Food Pantry has been chosen once again as the February recipient of the Hannaford Cause Bag program!

Purchase one at the Hannaford store at 43 Round Lake Rd., and our food pantry will receive $1.00!

LIBRARY CORNER

Children’s Books: 1. Clifford’s First Valentines’

Day by N. Bridwell 2. Mouse’s First Valentine

by Lauren Thompson 3. The Biggest Valentine Ever

by Steven Kroll 4. The Best Thing About Val-

entines by E. Hudson 5. Gifts from the Heart by Victoria Osteen

Children’s Book & CD: 1. Slugs in Love by Susan Pearson 2. Porcupine Valentine by Aaron

Zenz 3. Chick ‘n’ Pug The Love Pug by

Jennifer Sattler Children & Family Films:

1. Fireproof never leave your partner behind.

2. A Little Bit of Faith Precious

Girls how Katie discovers that a little bit of faith can help her overcome big challenges.

3. My Everyday Bible Story: Jonah’s Favorites

4. Akeelah and the Bee Feature Films for Families

Akeelah takes on the challenge of winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee; everyone in her life has a chance to step out of the Ghetto.

5. Love Finds You In Sugarcreek 20th Century Fox

their past was dark, but in this town, they found the light.

6. Love Comes Softly 20th Century Fox from best selling author Janette Oke

Adult Books:

1. The Princess by Lori Wick modern day tale of royalty, romance and honor.

2. I Do a celebration of love in four inspirational novels.

3. Heart’s Delight by Karen Ball impetuous schemes become Valentine dreams.

4. Ruth: A Portrait by Patricia Cornwell the story of Ruth Bell Graham.

5. The Women of Duck Commander by Robert-

sons surprising insights from the women be-hind the beards.

6. The Penny by Joyce Meyer the summer when she picked up the penny that led to Miss Shaw at the jewelry store.

Enjoy! Mary Morelock & Jenny Staulters

P A G E 4

There are no February Anniversaries. If we missed your birthday or anniversary,

please let the church office know!

February Birthdays

2nd Lesa Krogh 3rd Ricky Rossi III 4th Warren Jones 6th Rick Rossi Jr. 7th Robert Richardson 7th Jean Ann Smith 7th Dave Stacey 10th Sara Zlotnick 13th Cynthia Pritchard 14th Robert Melander 15th Lauren Kersch 16th Evelyn Marshall

19th Laura Marino 21st Isabella Audette 21st Diane McGarry 22nd John Watson 24th Jennifer Staulters 25th Amanda

Hardt Appell 25th Peggy Walsh 26th Louanne White

2018 DIRECTORY

A new Church Directory will be printed soon. A draft is available at both doors of the Sanctuary. Please check it and make any necessary changes or additions, or contact the church office.

This year we will try for a picture directory! Pat Rogers and Carol Cromwell will be taking pictures of people on Sundays, or you can send a picture you would like published in the directory to bspabap-tist202@gmail.com.

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The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

202 Milton Avenue

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

The First Baptist

Church of Ballston Spa

202 Milton Avenue

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 885-8361

www.BSpaBaptist.org

Church Office Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Church Staff

REV. DAVID WALDO, PASTOR dwaldo63@gmail.com

DARRYL DREW, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC DDDMUSIK@NYCAP.RR.COM

RITA DREW, CHOIR DIRECTOR DDDMUSIK@NYCAP.RR.COM

JUSTINA DANISON, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR BSPABAPTIST202@GMAIL.COM