<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648</id><updated>2011-11-26T20:15:03.352-05:00</updated><title type='text'>News from First Baptist of East Machias</title><subtitle type='html'>Please join us in worship!  We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church, a congregation of the Maine Baptist Association, and members of the worldwide, eternal Body of Christ.  Our Mission is to treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>83</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-7056551303295184209</id><published>2011-10-23T12:08:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2011-10-23T12:08:53.044-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News October 23</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ TogetherWelcome to Worship at First Baptist Church, E. Machias,
October 23, 2011

Our Mission is to treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, showing His glory, and sharing His story with people near and far.
•Welcome! Worship Offerings. Prayer•Hymn 7, We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer•Our Bible reading: 575, The Good Shepherd, Psalm 23•Hymn 369, Surely </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7056551303295184209'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7056551303295184209'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/10/worship-and-news-october-23.html' title='Worship and News October 23'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-7649594765003475412</id><published>2011-10-09T07:53:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-10-09T07:54:02.645-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Please Join Us Today at 4 PM! [or 2:30!]</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ TogetherWelcome to Worship 
at First Baptist Church, E. Machias,
October 9, 2011, 4 PM      [or 2:30 for Bible study!]


Our Mission is to treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, showing His glory, and sharing His story with people near and far.


Today's worship service details:•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer•Our Bible reading: a Scripture Reading Medley: 

</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7649594765003475412'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7649594765003475412'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/10/please-join-us-today-at-4-pm-or-230.html' title='Please Join Us Today at 4 PM! [or 2:30!]'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-3971484847650180402</id><published>2011-08-21T11:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-08-21T11:22:43.645-04:00</updated><title type='text'>A Bible study will be held this fall, beginning September 11.</title><summary type='text'>The Bible:
Know it in your head,
Stow it in your heart,
Show it in your life,
Sow it in the world!A Bible study will be held this fall, from September 11 through November 27. The study will start each Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and end about 3:30 PM.

The apostle Paul wrote to his friend Timothy: “...Train yourself in godliness, for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3971484847650180402'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3971484847650180402'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/08/bible-study-will-be-held-this-fall.html' title='A Bible study will be held this fall, beginning September 11.'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-79315991569811890</id><published>2011-08-04T20:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-08-04T20:00:48.394-04:00</updated><title type='text'>August 6 is a "Day of Prayer and Fasting for Our Nation."</title><summary type='text'>First Baptist Church, East Machias, Maine

Please come: August 6 is a "Day of Prayer and Fasting for Our Nation." Please come to First Baptist East Machias all day for prayer. Pastor Dean Brooks invites local residents and visitors to come between 9 AM and 6 PM to pray alone or in a small group with others. A special prayer service open to the community will be held at noon, with Dean Brooks </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/79315991569811890'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/79315991569811890'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/08/august-6-is-day-of-prayer-and-fasting.html' title='August 6 is a &quot;Day of Prayer and Fasting for Our Nation.&quot;'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1680107700229908250</id><published>2011-07-10T12:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-07-10T12:05:33.237-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 10, 2011.</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ Together
First Baptist Church, E. Machias, July 10, 2011, at 4 PM

Our Mission:
To treasure Jesus Christ
above all else, 
obeying His Word,
showing His glory,
and sharing His story
with people near and far.



Please Join us in Worship of our Wonderful Savior!


•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
• My soul, praise Yahweh, and all that is within me, praise His holy name. My soul,</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1680107700229908250'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1680107700229908250'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/07/worship-and-news-july-10-2011.html' title='Worship and News, July 10, 2011.'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6986402004865561288</id><published>2011-07-04T11:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-07-04T11:51:12.741-04:00</updated><title type='text'>A Day of Prayer and Fasting for our Nation, on August 6th</title><summary type='text'>Governor LePage recently signed a proclamation to join           with other states in “A Day of Prayer and Fasting for our           Nation” on August 6th.      Please contact Governor LePage today and thank him by           e-mailing governor@maine.gov or calling (207)           287-3531.      Proclamation   WHEREAS, in 1775, the Continental Congress asked the           colonies to join in </summary><link rel='related' href='http://mainefamilypolicycouncil.com/artman/publish/News_1/Governor_LePage_urges_Mainers_to_pray_and_fast_on_August_6th.shtml' title='A Day of Prayer and Fasting for our Nation, on August 6th'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6986402004865561288'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6986402004865561288'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/07/day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-our.html' title='A Day of Prayer and Fasting for our Nation, on August 6th'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4385418178025390847</id><published>2011-07-03T11:10:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-07-03T11:10:23.142-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 3, 2011</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ Together
First Baptist Church, E. Machias, July 3, 2011   Our Mission:
To treasure Jesus Christ
above all else, 
obeying His Word,
showing His glory,
and sharing His story
with people near and far.

 TODAY"S WORSHIP SERVICE:
 •Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
• God the Father demonstrated this power in Jesus the Messiah by raising  Him from the dead and seating Him at His right</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4385418178025390847'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4385418178025390847'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/07/worship-and-news-july-3-2011.html' title='Worship and News, July 3, 2011'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6048445306744199213</id><published>2011-05-01T12:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-05-01T12:09:30.218-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, May 1, 2011</title><summary type='text'>Please join us today in "Treasuring Jesus Christ Together", at 4 PM!

Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word,  showing His glory, and sharing His story with people near and far. 

Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer - Bob Simpson
•Hymn 522,  My Savior’s Love
•Worship Scripture- Reading 594, The Beatitudes
•Hymn 363,  Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
•Missions Report: </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6048445306744199213'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6048445306744199213'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/05/worship-and-news-may-1-2011.html' title='Worship and News, May 1, 2011'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2030980862208640261</id><published>2011-04-23T20:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-23T20:09:38.142-04:00</updated><title type='text'>You are invited to several Easter services</title><summary type='text'>You  are invited to several Easter services tomorrow. 6:30 AM, outdoors at  Gardiner Lake boat landing, Chases Mills. 7 AM breakfast at FBC. 4 PM  worship service at FBC. Please visit with us tomorrow!Please join us today in "Treasuring Jesus Christ Together", at 4 PM!  Our Mission: 
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, 
obeying His Word,  
showing His glory, and 
sharing His story 
with </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2030980862208640261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2030980862208640261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/04/you-are-invited-to-several-easter.html' title='You are invited to several Easter services'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-893823772550863282</id><published>2011-04-03T10:10:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-03T10:10:36.181-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, April 3, 2011</title><summary type='text'>Please join us today in "Treasuring Jesus Christ Together", at 4 PM!
Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, showing His glory, and sharing His story with people near and far. 

Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer - Bob Simpson
•Hymn 321, It Is Well with My Soul
•Worship Scripture- Philippians 3:1-3
•Hymn 539, I Will Sing of My Redeemer
•Missions Report
•Hymn 516, I Will </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/893823772550863282'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/893823772550863282'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/04/worship-and-news-april-3-2011.html' title='Worship and News, April 3, 2011'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-547958630480697666</id><published>2011-03-20T09:14:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-03-20T09:14:53.976-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, March 20, 2011</title><summary type='text'>Today's Worship Scripture is in a question and answer format from 1 John 4:19 to 5:7.
We will use this in today's 4 PM worship service. Please join us!

&gt;&gt;How are we able to love God and people?
We love because He first loved us.

&gt;&gt;How can we show that we love God?
If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For the person who does not love his brother he has seen cannot </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/547958630480697666'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/547958630480697666'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/03/worship-and-news-march-20-2011.html' title='Worship and News, March 20, 2011'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2635267696273309272</id><published>2011-02-27T11:17:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-02-27T11:17:30.937-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, February 27, 2011</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, 
obeying His Word, showing His glory,
and sharing His story with people near and far.

Today's services:3:15 Prayer Time
4:00 p.m. Worship  
•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
•Chorus 42, Majesty
•Worship Scripture: John 5:17-24, Life through God the Son
•Chorus 74, There Is a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2635267696273309272'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2635267696273309272'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/02/worship-and-news-february-27-2011.html' title='Worship and News, February 27, 2011'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-122781563693193568</id><published>2011-02-20T11:38:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-02-20T11:38:41.476-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, February 20, 2011</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias   

Our Mission:   
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, 
obeying His Word,
showing His glory,
and sharing His story with people near and far.

Today's services:3:15 Prayer Time
4:00 p.m. Worship  
•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
•Hymn 199, Love Was When
•Worship Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11, esp vs 1-2
•Hymn 542, Jesus Loves </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/122781563693193568'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/122781563693193568'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/02/worship-and-news-february-20-2011.html' title='Worship and News, February 20, 2011'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-7822260270598147532</id><published>2011-01-02T12:06:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2011-01-02T12:06:41.647-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, January 2, 2011</title><summary type='text'>    Treasuring Jesus Christ Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias   

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,   obeying His Word,
and sharing His glory and His story with   people near and far.

Today's Services, December 19: 

3:15 Prayer Time
4:00 p.m. Worship  
•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
•Worship Scripture: Romans 11:33-36; 12:1-2, 15
•Hymn 55, Immortal, Invisible
•Hymn</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7822260270598147532'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7822260270598147532'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2011/01/worship-and-news-january-2-2011.html' title='Worship and News, January 2, 2011'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-638193918045222133</id><published>2010-12-19T11:05:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-12-19T11:08:14.891-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, December 19, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias   

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,   obeying His Word,
and sharing His glory and His story with   people near and far.

Today's Services, December 19: 

3:15 Prayer Time
4:00 p.m. Worship 
•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
•Missions news - International Missions Board and the annual Lottie Moon offering
•Bible</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/638193918045222133'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/638193918045222133'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/12/worship-and-news-december-19-2010.html' title='Worship and News, December 19, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-489297106277780886</id><published>2010-11-21T12:37:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-11-21T12:51:06.183-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, November 21, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Treasuring Jesus Christ Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias   

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,   obeying His Word,
and sharing His glory and His story with   people near and far.

"You, Lord, reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures." Psalm 16, verse 11. Please join us at 4 PM as we worship God and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/489297106277780886'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/489297106277780886'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/11/worship-and-news-november-21-2010.html' title='Worship and News, November 21, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8910950159626596552</id><published>2010-11-14T08:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-11-14T08:09:41.040-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, November 14, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias   

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,   obeying His Word,
and sharing His glory and His story with   people near and far. 
3:15 PM, Sunday's time for prayer to  our Father  - all are invited to join us4:00 PM Worship Service  - all are  invited to join us    •Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer 
•Bible for worship: John </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8910950159626596552'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8910950159626596552'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/11/worship-and-news-november-14-2010.html' title='Worship and News, November 14, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6627793579952530094</id><published>2010-10-24T08:04:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-10-24T08:14:30.633-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, October 28, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias  

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,  obeying His Word,
and sharing His glory and His story with  people near and far. 


3:15 PM, Sunday's time for prayer to our Father  - all are invited to join us

4:00 PM Worship Service  - all are invited to join us

•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
•Bible for worship: Galatians</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6627793579952530094'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6627793579952530094'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/10/worship-and-news-october-28-2010.html' title='Worship and News, October 28, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-427173982772586298</id><published>2010-10-10T11:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-10-10T11:05:50.149-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, October 10, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias  

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,  obeying His Word,
and sharing His glory and His story with  people near and far. 

Today, we will begin our new order of services.  Our Sunday  prayer time will start at 3:15 PM.  Worship and Bible lesson begins at  4PM, then fellowship &amp; refreshments! 
Pastor Dean is away </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/427173982772586298'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/427173982772586298'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/10/worship-and-news-october-10-2010.html' title='Worship and News, October 10, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1676483236980639029</id><published>2010-10-03T11:11:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-10-03T11:20:17.597-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, October 3, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias 

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word,
and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far. 

•Welcome,  Offerings, Prayer
•Bible: Ephesians 4:1-6, The Church is One Body
•Hymn 136, Praise God for the Body!
•Hymn 132, Onward Christian Soldiers
•Praises &amp; Prayer requests
•Hymn 33, Bless the</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1676483236980639029'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1676483236980639029'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/10/worship-and-news-october-3-2010.html' title='Worship and News, October 3, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6057150216856513732</id><published>2010-09-26T08:39:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-09-26T08:39:54.065-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, September 26, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias        

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else,    obeying His Word,
and sharing      His glory and His   story with    people near and far. 

September 26, 2010, 4 PM
•Welcome, Announcements, Offerings
•Pray for God’s leading and blessing today
•Bible: Romans 8: 15-17, [we are God's family]
•Hymn
•Hymn 
•Bible </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6057150216856513732'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6057150216856513732'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/09/worship-and-news-september-26-2010.html' title='Worship and News, September 26, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-5488213225583567074</id><published>2010-09-05T12:01:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-09-05T12:01:58.854-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, September 5, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias       

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else,   obeying His Word, and sharing      His glory and His   story with   people near and far. 

September 5, 2010, 4 PM
•Welcome, Announcements, Offerings
•Pray for God’s leading and blessing today
•Psalm 150
•Songbook #58, Let There Be Praise
•Songbook #62, King of Kings
</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/5488213225583567074'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/5488213225583567074'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/09/worship-and-news-september-5-2010.html' title='Worship and News, September 5, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-3924553490114407122</id><published>2010-08-15T11:39:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-08-15T11:39:52.389-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, August 15, 2010, 4:00 PM</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias      

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else,  obeying His Word, and sharing      His glory and His   story with  people near and far. 

•Welcome and Announcements
•Prayer for God’s leading and blessing today
•Connecting: Review our Mission &amp; Purposes
•Hymn 71, Join All the Glorious Names
•Bible Study: taught by </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3924553490114407122'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3924553490114407122'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/08/worship-and-news-august-15-2010-400-pm.html' title='Worship and News, August 15, 2010, 4:00 PM'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4183743376616484247</id><published>2010-07-31T07:16:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-31T07:16:57.337-04:00</updated><title type='text'>"We have become followers of Christ, part of His great story..."</title><summary type='text'>"We have become followers of Christ, part of His great story, and now we can invite others to be a part as well. This story should consume all of our lives until Jesus comes, so we must preach the gospel not only to the lost but to ourselves as well." Alvin Reid, from his helpful article. 

More from the article-
Christianity cannot be reduced to one aspect of its  reality:The gospel changes one’</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4183743376616484247'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4183743376616484247'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/07/we-have-become-followers-of-christ-part.html' title='&quot;We have become followers of Christ, part of His great story...&quot;'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4668184202738021041</id><published>2010-07-30T20:36:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-31T06:31:39.595-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, August 1, 2010, 4:00 PM</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias     

Our Mission:  
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing      His glory and His   story with people near and far. 

•Welcome and Announcements
•Prayer for God’s leading and blessing today
•Connection Question: A Bible verse that you praise God for?
•Scripture: Revelation12:7-12
•Hymn 324, `Tis So </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4668184202738021041'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4668184202738021041'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/07/worship-and-news-august-1-2010.html' title='Worship and News, August 1, 2010, 4:00 PM'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2614526360295376885</id><published>2010-07-18T11:20:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-18T11:20:38.402-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 18, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias    

Our Mission:
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing     His glory and His   story with people near and far.


July 18, 2010, 4 PM
•Welcome and Announcements
•Prayer for God’s leading and blessing today
•Scripture: Revelation12:7-12
•Hymn 526, Victory in Jesus
•Hymn 333, A Mighty Fortress is Our </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2614526360295376885'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2614526360295376885'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/07/worship-and-news-july-18-2010.html' title='Worship and News, July 18, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4549779688772625870</id><published>2010-07-11T13:11:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-11T13:11:42.234-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 11, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias   

Our Mission:
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing    His glory and His   story with people near and far.


July 11, 2010, 4 PM
• Welcome and Announcements 
• Prayer for God’s leading and blessing today
•Connection Question: name a favorite author or ministry
•Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22
•Hymn </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4549779688772625870'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4549779688772625870'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/07/worship-and-news-july-11-2010.html' title='Worship and News, July 11, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6968523837510663623</id><published>2010-07-05T07:41:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-05T07:41:15.528-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Invitation to a special service in Cherryfield, Thursday, July 8th.</title><summary type='text'>Members and friends of First Baptist Church, East Machias, are invited to a special service in Cherryfield, this Thursday, July 8th.  Pastor Max Merrill of FBC Cherryfield, will read/preach the famous sermon of Jonathan Edwards, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God". This special service will be Thursday evening from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.  FBC Cherryfield is located at 29 Main St. in Cherryfield.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6968523837510663623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6968523837510663623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/07/invitation-to-special-service-in.html' title='Invitation to a special service in Cherryfield, Thursday, July 8th.'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2527200777060385194</id><published>2010-07-04T10:45:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-04T10:54:17.024-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 4, 2010</title><summary type='text'>WE ARE MEETING EARLIER TODAY!!   3 PM!!
Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias  

Our Mission:
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing   His glory and His   story with people near and far.

July 4, 2010, 3PM•Welcome  and Announcements
•Prayer for God’s leading and blessing today
•Connection Question: 
•Bible Study:Nehemiah 1
•Offerings for </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2527200777060385194'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2527200777060385194'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/07/worship-and-news-july-4-2010.html' title='Worship and News, July 4, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-5814721225486896451</id><published>2010-06-27T09:52:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-27T09:52:49.841-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, June 27, 2010</title><summary type='text'>    Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias 

Our Mission:
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing  His glory and His   story with people near and far.

June 27, 2010, 4PM•Welcome and Announcements
•Prayer for God’s leading and blessing today
•Connection Question: Do you like soccer?
•Hymn 403, Near the Cross
•Scripture: Isaiah 55
•Hymn 36, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/5814721225486896451'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/5814721225486896451'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/06/worship-and-news-june-27-2010.html' title='Worship and News, June 27, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-281394960203810975</id><published>2010-06-19T17:43:00.010-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-19T18:09:19.097-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, June 20, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom Together
First Baptist Church, East Machias

Our Mission:
To treasure Jesus   Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His   story with people near and far.

June 20, 2010, 4PM
•Welcome and Announcements
•Prayer for God’s leading and blessing today
•Connection Question: Tell something quick about your Dad!
•Hymn 505, Send the Light
•Hymn 515, Rescue </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/281394960203810975'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/281394960203810975'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/06/worship-and-news-june-18-2010.html' title='Worship and News, June 20, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8333092006218583003</id><published>2010-05-16T09:52:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-16T10:07:15.910-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, May 16, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom TogetherFirst Baptist Church, East MachiasOur Mission:To treasure Jesus  Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His  story with people near and far.May 16, 2010, 4PM•Welcome and Announcements•Prayer for His leading and blessing today•Scripture: Mark 1: 1-12•Bible Study: Galatians, teacher  Dean Brooks•The Lord’s Supper- Remembering Jesus Christ's </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8333092006218583003'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8333092006218583003'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/05/worship-and-news-may-16-2010.html' title='Worship and News, May 16, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4171146369776735231</id><published>2010-05-05T04:33:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-05T04:35:21.812-04:00</updated><title type='text'>National Day of Prayer</title><summary type='text'>We will meet Wednesday, May5, 5:30 PM to observe the National Day of Prayer for our nation. Please join us.2010 Prayer for the National Day of Prayer by Franklin  Graham – 2010 Honorary Chairman Lord, We are thankful for the abundant blessings You have bestowed on  America.  Our forefathers looked to You as Protector, Provider, and the  Promise of hope.  But we have wandered far from that firm </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4171146369776735231'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4171146369776735231'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/05/national-day-of-prayer.html' title='National Day of Prayer'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6226705828348633163</id><published>2010-04-25T12:20:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-25T13:06:29.832-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, April 25, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Growing in Freedom TogetherFirst Baptist Church, East MachiasOur Mission:To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.April 25, 2010, 4PM•Connection Question: Your favorite food/meal this week?•Welcome and Announcements•Prayer for His leading and blessing today•Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29: 10-13•Hymn 55, Immortal, Invisible</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6226705828348633163'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6226705828348633163'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/04/worship-and-news-april-25-2010.html' title='Worship and News, April 25, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2422533444501082353</id><published>2010-04-25T12:10:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-25T12:19:59.323-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor…</title><summary type='text'>Let us ask the Lord to strengthen  our faith in Him, and our knowledge of Him, so that we will love Him  with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Please consider the Bible passage and a quote from the reading I did  last evening and from my devotions this morning. 1 Chronicles 29:10b-13 (HCSB)- a prayer of David- “May You be praised, Lord God [Yahweh Elohim] of  our father Israel, from </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2422533444501082353'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2422533444501082353'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/04/yours-lord-is-greatness-and-power-and.html' title='Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor…'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-7707091052724799205</id><published>2010-03-31T18:50:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-03T18:09:40.980-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Easter Sunday at First Baptist Church</title><summary type='text'>Rejoicing in Hope TogetherOur Mission:To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His gloryand His story with people near and far.Easter Sunday at First Baptist Church6:30 AM - Meet at the Gardner’s Lake boat launch for a short “sunrise” service by the lakeside: a couple of Easter hymns, united prayer, and a brief message by Bible teacher Dean Brooks7:00 AM- Meet at </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7707091052724799205'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7707091052724799205'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/03/easter-sunday-at-first-baptist-church.html' title='Easter Sunday at First Baptist Church'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6884634421402446875</id><published>2010-03-28T08:35:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-28T08:44:37.469-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, March 28, 2010</title><summary type='text'>"Hope in the Worst of Times" will be our Bible study on Palm Sunday, March 28, at 4 PM.Please join us to study and discuss Micah 7: 1-20, and then to pray together with the certainty of hope founded on the Rock of Salvation, Jesus Christ!Israel’s Moral Decline 1 How sad for me! For I am like one who— when the summer fruit has been gathered after the gleaning of the grape harvest — ⌊finds⌋ no </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6884634421402446875'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6884634421402446875'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/03/worship-and-news-march-28-2010.html' title='Worship and News, March 28, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1879250757591985018</id><published>2010-03-07T09:02:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-07T09:03:36.828-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Family &amp; Men's Conferences April 9&amp;10</title><summary type='text'>Answers in Genesis Conference 2010Downeast Men's Conference 2010Ellsworth, MaineSponsored by area ChurchesEarly registration through Apr 3rdWHENFriday Apr 9th – FamiliesSaturday Apr 10th – MenWHEREEllsworth High School AuditoriumFamilies** --Friday April 9th** Pre-registration by Apr 3rd REQUIRED!!Main Speaker: James Gardner of Answers In Genesis4:30pm Why Question Biblical Authority?5:30pm Pizza</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1879250757591985018'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1879250757591985018'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/03/family-mens-conferences-april-9.html' title='Family &amp; Men&apos;s Conferences April 9&amp;10'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2637464577985723745</id><published>2010-03-07T08:56:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-07T09:02:06.172-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Sunday, March 7, 2010</title><summary type='text'> Worship and News, February 28, 2010Dean Brooks will be our new Bible study teacher this week.  Surrendering to Christ TogetherOur Mission:To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,obeying His Word, and sharing His gloryand His story with people near and far.Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Scripture for worship:•Worship music•Galatians Bible Study with teacher Dean Brooks•Offerings for the</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2637464577985723745'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2637464577985723745'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/03/sunday-march-7-2010.html' title='Sunday, March 7, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8561911820024552708</id><published>2010-02-28T09:40:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-28T09:50:20.307-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, February 28, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Surrendering to Christ TogetherOur Mission:To treasure Jesus Christ above all else,obeying His Word, and sharing His gloryand His story with people near and far.Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Scripture for worship:•Worship music•Wrapping Up our study, Experiencing Christ Together•Assessing our spiritual health.•Offerings for the church and for missions•Refreshments and Fellowship•On </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8561911820024552708'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8561911820024552708'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/02/worship-and-news-february-28-2010.html' title='Worship and News, February 28, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-826344871119298836</id><published>2010-02-21T08:23:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-21T08:32:18.939-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, February 21, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Surrendering to Christ TogetherOur Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word,                       and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.•Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Scripture for worship•Worship music•Lesson 6, Surrendering to Christ Together.•Offerings for the church and for missions•Refreshments and Fellowship•On Mission with God: </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/826344871119298836'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/826344871119298836'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/02/worship-and-news-february-21-2010.html' title='Worship and News, February 21, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1934200404904527351</id><published>2010-02-14T19:30:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-14T19:38:11.841-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A Spiritual Road Map in a Mixed Up World</title><summary type='text'>Please join us for our new Bible study in March!A Spiritual Road Map in a Mixed Up WorldLife happens fast. Each and every day you make decisions regarding who and what will receive your time, money, and attention. At some point you have realized there is not enough of you for all the demands and, if you are like many of us, you have probably anticipated eternity more than ever during these </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1934200404904527351'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1934200404904527351'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/02/spiritual-road-map-in-mixed-up-world.html' title='A Spiritual Road Map in a Mixed Up World'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-3391163094795974889</id><published>2010-02-14T19:09:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-02-14T19:14:33.141-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, February 14, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Surrendering to Christ TogetherOur Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word,                        and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.•Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Scripture for worship: John 17:1-5•Worship music from DVD•Lesson 5, Surrendering to Christ Together.•Offerings for the church and for missions•Refreshments and Fellowship</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3391163094795974889'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3391163094795974889'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/02/worship-and-news-february-14-2010.html' title='Worship and News, February 14, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2711935923511534209</id><published>2010-01-16T16:20:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-16T16:22:05.999-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Haiti Report</title><summary type='text'>While Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leaders await entry into Haiti, the Light of the World shines bright.Florida Baptist Disaster Relief leadership said today they expect to find their Haitian Baptist partners hard at work responding to the needs around them. “In past responses they have had action plans and strategic operations already underway when we have arrived to assist them.” Florida </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2711935923511534209'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2711935923511534209'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/01/haiti-report.html' title='Haiti Report'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1217414485168135684</id><published>2010-01-16T16:04:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-16T16:26:19.897-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, January 17, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Surrendering to Christ TogetherOur Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word,                         and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.January 17, 2010, 4 PM•Welcome and Announcements, Opening Prayer•Read Luke 9: 22-25•Hymn #441, Wherever He Leads I’ll Go•Hymn #444, The Master Has Come•Lesson 2, Surrendering to Christ Together.•Offerings for </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1217414485168135684'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1217414485168135684'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/01/worship-and-news-january-17-2010.html' title='Worship and News, January 17, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4022758211516648386</id><published>2010-01-03T07:28:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-03T07:41:37.728-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, January 3, 2010</title><summary type='text'>Surrendering to Christ Together and Sharing Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word,                            and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.January 3, 2010, 4 PMWelcome and Announcements, Opening Prayer•Read Psalm 72 together•Hymn 246, Jesus Shall Reign•Hymn 495, Jesus Saves!•Missions Bible Study -Romans 10:11-</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4022758211516648386'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4022758211516648386'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2010/01/worship-and-news-january-3-2010.html' title='Worship and News, January 3, 2010'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4641036773514214243</id><published>2009-12-27T09:26:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-27T09:26:40.822-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, December 27, 2009</title><summary type='text'>Sharing Jesus Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.December 27, 2009, 4 PMSharing Christ Together, week 6•Welcome and Announcements, Opening Prayer•Hymn 189, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks•Hymn 194, As with Gladness Men of Old•Luke 19:1-10; and Bible commentary from DVD•</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4641036773514214243'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4641036773514214243'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/12/worship-and-news-december-27-2009.html' title='Worship and News, December 27, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-3921644063185220570</id><published>2009-12-15T10:06:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-15T10:08:50.390-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Invitation to Christmas Eve service</title><summary type='text'>Please come to the Christmas Eve service,Thursday, December 24, 4:30 PM.Carols, candles, and a Christmas sermon. Our guest speaker will be Owen Strachan, who grew up at First Baptist and graduated from Machias High School.Owen then graduated from both Bowdoin College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville KY. You will have a choice of battery-operated or regular candles.Please </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3921644063185220570'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3921644063185220570'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/12/invitation-to-christmas-eve-service.html' title='Invitation to Christmas Eve service'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1507998434443973680</id><published>2009-12-13T13:01:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-13T13:04:03.174-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Saturday God blessed First Baptist Church</title><summary type='text'>Saturday, December 12, God blessed First Baptist Church in many ways during the distribution of Bibles, gifts, and invitations to 150+ homes in East Machias. God brought us good conversations with several people, and thanks from many others, and encouragement from several believers we visited. God brought 6 wonderful saints to help us from Lincolnville's Crossroads Baptist Church.  We shared a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1507998434443973680'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1507998434443973680'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/12/saturday-god-blessed-first-baptist.html' title='Saturday God blessed First Baptist Church'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2187044490634338603</id><published>2009-12-13T08:52:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-13T09:09:37.546-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, December 13, 2009</title><summary type='text'>Sharing Jesus Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.Please Visit Us this week or next!December 13, 2009, 4 PMSharing Christ Together•Welcome and Announcements, Opening Prayer•Hymn 176, Go, Tell It on the Mountain•Hymn 198, Good Christian Men, Rejoice•Luke 10: 1-12•Lesson 5 of </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2187044490634338603'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2187044490634338603'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/12/worship-and-news-december-13-2009.html' title='Worship and News, December 13, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-570449412538516392</id><published>2009-11-27T20:55:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-27T21:05:10.868-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, November 29, 2009</title><summary type='text'> Sharing Jesus Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.November 29, 2009, 4 PMWelcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Assemble the Share the Good News gift bags.•Offerings for the church and for missions•Refreshments and Fellowship•On Mission with God:1. Sharing the Good News of </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/570449412538516392'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/570449412538516392'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/11/worship-and-news-november-29-2009.html' title='Worship and News, November 29, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-3016912152781311524</id><published>2009-11-15T11:56:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-15T12:04:26.856-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, November 15, 2009</title><summary type='text'> Sharing Jesus Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.November 15, 2009, 4 PM•Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer and Scripture•Lesson #2, pages 25-35, Sharing Christ Together•Offerings for the church and for missions•Worship Music•Refreshments and Fellowship•On Mission with </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3016912152781311524'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3016912152781311524'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/11/worship-and-news-november-15-2009.html' title='Worship and News, November 15, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4734861313086214094</id><published>2009-10-25T09:56:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-25T10:07:37.586-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Sharing Christ Together - NEW BIBLE STUDY STARTS November 8</title><summary type='text'>NEW BIBLE STUDY STARTS November 8, 4 pm:                                   Sharing Christ TogetherJesus said he came to seek and save the lost, and he calls us into the same mission of love. But we often get bogged down in sharing our faith when the heart of the matter is just that, our heart. These six sessions expose us to the heart of Jesus as he shows and teaches his disciples how to have a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4734861313086214094'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4734861313086214094'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/10/sharing-christ-together-new-bible-study.html' title='Sharing Christ Together - NEW BIBLE STUDY STARTS November 8'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1392214161268299683</id><published>2009-10-25T09:49:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-25T09:56:17.781-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, October 25, 2009</title><summary type='text'> Serving Like Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.October 25, 2009, 4 PMServing Others Together•Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer and Scripture•Worship Hymn•Lesson #6, pages 63-70,  Serving Like Christ Together•Offerings for the church and for missions•Refreshments and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1392214161268299683'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1392214161268299683'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/10/worship-and-news-october-25-2009.html' title='Worship and News, October 25, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2019209878845513349</id><published>2009-10-18T11:57:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-18T12:02:38.611-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, October 18, 2009</title><summary type='text'> Serving Like Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.October 18, 2009, 4 PMWorshiping Together•Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Gospel Scripture•Worship Hymn•Lesson #5, pgs 53-59,  Serving Like Christ Together•Offerings for the church and for missions•Refreshments and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2019209878845513349'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2019209878845513349'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/10/worship-and-news-october-18-2009.html' title='Worship and News, October 18, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8002736467036474791</id><published>2009-10-11T11:27:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-11T12:03:02.846-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, October 11, 2009</title><summary type='text'> Serving Like Christ Together        Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.October 11, 2009, 4 PMWorshiping TogetherWelcome and Announcements•Opening PrayerHymn # 87, Breathe on Me, Breath of God•Hymn # 85, Come, Holy Spirit•Lesson #4, pgs 43-52,  Serving Like Christ Together•Offerings for the church </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8002736467036474791'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8002736467036474791'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/10/worship-and-news-october-11-2009.html' title='Worship and News, October 11, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-828760061546716440</id><published>2009-10-04T07:03:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-10-04T07:28:58.042-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Serving Like Christ Together</title><summary type='text'>Worship and News, October 4, 2009    Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.October 4, 2009, 4 PMWorshiping TogetherWelcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Hymn #2, Sing Praise to God•Hymn #92, Channels Only•Lesson from Gospel of Matthew, and other passages•Hymn #517, Freely, Freely•Offerings for the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/828760061546716440'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/828760061546716440'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/10/serving-like-christ-together.html' title='Serving Like Christ Together'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4775341319307138033</id><published>2009-09-27T08:35:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-27T08:43:58.378-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Serving Like Christ Together</title><summary type='text'>Worship and News, September 27, 2009    Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.September 27, 2009, 4 PMWorshiping Together•Welcome and Announcements•Opening Prayer•Scripture: Matthew 12:15-23•Hymn #324, “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus•Lesson #3, pgs 34-39,  Serving Like Christ Together•Offerings for the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4775341319307138033'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4775341319307138033'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/09/serving-like-christ-together_27.html' title='Serving Like Christ Together'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-7204625208760202722</id><published>2009-09-20T07:23:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-20T11:01:05.624-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Serving Like Christ Together</title><summary type='text'>Worship and News, September 20, 2009    Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.September 6, 2009, 4 PMWorshiping TogetherWelcome, Announcements,•Opening Prayer•Scripture: Matthew 25:31-32•Hymn #492, Let Your Heart Be Broken•Lesson #2, pgs 25-30,  Serving Like Christ Together•Refreshments and Fellowship•</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7204625208760202722'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7204625208760202722'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/09/serving-like-christ-together.html' title='Serving Like Christ Together'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6601176135156889055</id><published>2009-09-16T06:17:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-16T06:31:23.985-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Prayer Meeting Report</title><summary type='text'>God gave us a very good prayer meeting Tuesday afternoon at our church in East Machias.We focused first on Jeremiah 33:1-9, "Call on Me and I will answer and tell you great and wonderful things that you do not know." Then we read the remaining verses with many promises of other blessings!Next we prayed for needs of friends and family, then for our church to worship, pray, teach, serve, witness, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6601176135156889055'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6601176135156889055'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/09/prayer-meeting-report.html' title='Prayer Meeting Report'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8333541607878065169</id><published>2009-09-06T12:11:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2009-09-06T12:25:41.879-04:00</updated><title type='text'>My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer</title><summary type='text'>Worship and News, September 6, 2009    Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.September 6, 2009, 4 PMWorshiping Together•Welcome, Announcements, Opening Prayer•From Psalm 149: # 586, Praise•Hymn #63, Praise Him! Praise Him!•Sermon on DVD: “My House Shall Be Called a House of       Prayer” by Pastor Jim </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8333541607878065169'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8333541607878065169'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-house-shall-be-called-house-of.html' title='My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-7209232971096341163</id><published>2009-08-09T15:01:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-09T15:08:19.003-04:00</updated><title type='text'>This week's Bible study: Praying Together in the Church</title><summary type='text'>August 9, 2009, 4 PMGod’s People Praying Together•Welcome and Announcements•Read Together our statement of faith•Opening Prayer•From the Psalms: Reading #582, “Worship” [Ps 89]•Hymn #32, O God Our Help in Ages Past [Ps 90]•Lesson 6 of When God’s People Pray, led by Andy•Prayer for our offerings, &amp; refreshments•Refreshments•On Mission with God:•Prayers for people in our mission fields•Praise and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7209232971096341163'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/7209232971096341163'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-weeks-bible-study-praying-together.html' title='This week&apos;s Bible study: Praying Together in the Church'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-943987170616834711</id><published>2009-08-01T17:58:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2009-08-01T18:05:11.387-04:00</updated><title type='text'>This week's Bible study: Why Prayer for Others Matters</title><summary type='text'>Worship and News, August 2, 2009    Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.God’s People Praying Together•Welcome and Announcements•Read Together our church’s Purposes•Opening Prayer•From the Psalms: Reading # 580 [from Psalm 73]•Hymn # 246, Jesus Shall Reign [based on Psalm 72]•Lesson 5 of When God’s </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/943987170616834711'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/943987170616834711'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-weeks-bible-study-why-prayer-for.html' title='This week&apos;s Bible study: Why Prayer for Others Matters'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8206025378195251182</id><published>2009-07-25T10:17:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2009-07-25T10:25:11.308-04:00</updated><title type='text'>This week's Bible study: The Word of God and Prayer</title><summary type='text'> Worship and News, July 26, 2009    Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.July 26, 2009, 4 PMGod’s People Worshiping &amp; Praying TogetherWelcome and Announcements•Read Together our church’s Mission &amp; Purposes•Opening Prayer•From the Psalms: Psalm 62•Hymn # 23, Thy Loving-Kindness Is Better Than Life•</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8206025378195251182'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8206025378195251182'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/07/this-weeks-bible-study-word-of-god-and.html' title='This week&apos;s Bible study: The Word of God and Prayer'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2967524336916387344</id><published>2009-07-18T13:52:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-07-18T14:06:03.196-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 19, 2009</title><summary type='text'>Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.July 19, 2009, 4 PMGod’s People Worshiping &amp; Praying Together•Announcements and Opening Prayer•Hymn # 8, To God Be the Glory•From the Psalms: Reading 578, Ps. 51, Confession•On Mission with God: West Africa•Hymn # 502, We’ve a Story to Tell•Prayers for people in our</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2967524336916387344'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2967524336916387344'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/07/worship-and-news-july-19-2009.html' title='Worship and News, July 19, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1229587322858853125</id><published>2009-07-12T09:20:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-07-12T09:32:03.870-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 12, 2009</title><summary type='text'>Our Mission:To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.July 12, 2009, 4 PMGod’s People Praying Together•Announcements and Opening Prayer •From the Psalms: Reading 576, Ps. 27, Protection•Hymn # 174, Lift Up Your Heads [from Ps. 24:7-10]•Lesson 3 of When God’s People Pray, led by Bob•Prayer for our community, offerings, &amp;</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1229587322858853125'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1229587322858853125'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/07/worship-and-news-july-12-2009.html' title='Worship and News, July 12, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1782212562851628036</id><published>2009-07-05T09:10:00.009-04:00</published><updated>2009-07-05T09:46:13.904-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship and News, July 5, 2009</title><summary type='text'>First Baptist Church, East MachiasOur Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.Our Worship Service, July 5, 2009, 4 PMGod’s People Praying Together•Announcements and Opening Prayer•From the Psalms: Reading 574, Psalm 8•Hymn # 208, All Glory, Laud, and Honor•Lesson 2 of When God’s People Pray, led by Andy•</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1782212562851628036'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1782212562851628036'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/07/worship-and-news-july-5-2009.html' title='Worship and News, July 5, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6795827966828425625</id><published>2009-06-28T11:09:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2009-07-05T09:46:45.952-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Service and News, June 28, 2009</title><summary type='text'>First Baptist Church, East MachiasOur Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.Our Worship Service, June 28, 2009, 4 PMGod’s People Praying Together•Announcements and Opening Prayer•From the Psalms: Reading # 573, Psalm 1•Hymn # 71, Join All the Glorious Names•Lesson 1 of When God’s People Pray [WGPP]•Prayer </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6795827966828425625'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6795827966828425625'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/06/worship-service-and-news-june-28-2009.html' title='Worship Service and News, June 28, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2824050638503972737</id><published>2009-06-21T12:09:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-06-21T12:13:04.754-04:00</updated><title type='text'>New Bible Study: When God's People Pray</title><summary type='text'>When God's People PrayPrayer can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital link with God and all his resources? In this Bible study, Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, shows our study group truths about prayer.God has used these truths to turn Brooklyn Tabernacle from a tiny, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2824050638503972737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2824050638503972737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-bible-study-when-gods-people-pray.html' title='New Bible Study: When God&apos;s People Pray'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8199661032334305461</id><published>2009-06-21T07:51:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-06-21T08:02:24.552-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Service and News, June 21, 2009</title><summary type='text'>First Baptist Church, East Machias Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His gloryand His story with people near and far.Our Worship Service, June 21, 2009, 4 PMGrowing in Christ Together•Announcements and Opening Prayer•On Mission with God: River Day, June 26, 9-3 •Celebration Cook-out and Supper!•Celebrating Growing in Christ Together, Bible </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8199661032334305461'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8199661032334305461'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/06/worship-service-and-news-june-21-2009.html' title='Worship Service and News, June 21, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-3922111840992448695</id><published>2009-06-14T06:56:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2009-06-14T07:08:41.355-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, June 14, 2009</title><summary type='text'>We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church of East Machias, member of the Maine Baptist Association (SBC), and of the worldwide Body of Christ.Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story  with people near and far.Bible Study and Prayer Meeting June 14, 2009, 4 PMGrowing in Christ Together•    Announcements and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3922111840992448695'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3922111840992448695'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/06/worship-plans-and-news-june-14-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, June 14, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6231697693185680097</id><published>2009-05-24T07:57:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2009-05-24T08:11:18.972-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, May 24, 2009</title><summary type='text'>We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church of East Machias, member of the Maine Baptist Association (SBC), and of the worldwide Body of Christ.Our Mission: To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.Our PurposesWe will love God and love people through His six core purposes:•    worshiping God </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6231697693185680097'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6231697693185680097'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/05/worship-plans-and-news-may-24-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, May 24, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-6617505863682308145</id><published>2009-05-20T05:13:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2009-05-20T16:19:07.737-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Special Guest Speaker May 24</title><summary type='text'>Rev. Dave and Marian Pouchot will visit with First Baptist  Church of East Machias on Sunday,  May 24, at 4pm. Pastor Dave  formerly served as our congregation's  interim pastor. Dave is currently the pastor at Crossroads Church in  Lincolnville, Maine,  which the Pouchots  and several other believers started several years ago.Pastor Dave will speak in a special 4 PM worship service and will </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6617505863682308145'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/6617505863682308145'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/04/special-guest-speaker-may-24.html' title='Special Guest Speaker May 24'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-8975787228737757361</id><published>2009-05-17T06:57:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-05-17T07:06:29.922-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, May 17, 2009</title><summary type='text'>We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church of East Machias, member of the Maine Baptist Association (SBC), and of the worldwide Body of Christ.Our PurposesWe will love God and love people through His six core purposes:•    worshiping God passionately, in Spirit and in Truth;•    praying persistently and expectantly;•    encouraging one another in unity, with repentance and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8975787228737757361'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/8975787228737757361'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/05/worship-plans-and-news-may-17-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, May 17, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4352385919858907650</id><published>2009-05-09T19:35:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-05-09T19:41:15.471-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, May 10, 2009</title><summary type='text'>We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church of East Machias, member of the Maine Baptist Association (SBC), and of the worldwide Body of Christ.Our Purposes: We will love God and love people through His six core purposes:•    worshiping God passionately, in Spirit and in Truth;•    praying persistently and expectantly;•    encouraging one another in unity, with repentance and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4352385919858907650'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4352385919858907650'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/05/worship-plans-and-news-may-10-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, May 10, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-1908394940098662205</id><published>2009-04-23T19:33:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-23T19:37:22.506-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Counterfeit Marriage Testimony</title><summary type='text'>This is the written testimony that Deacon Bob Simpson submitted to the Judiciary Committee Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the hearing in Augusta on the bills to recognize gay marriages or civil unions.  His oral testimony was a shorter version of this text with a few minor changes.  Bob thanks the Lord for the opportunity to present this testimony.  He also thanks Him for the well organized </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1908394940098662205'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/1908394940098662205'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/04/counterfeit-marriage-testimony.html' title='Counterfeit Marriage Testimony'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-3317277003665039851</id><published>2009-04-11T13:57:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-11T14:06:16.365-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, April 12, 2009</title><summary type='text'>First Baptist Church, East MachiasEaster Celebrations 7am Outdoor worship at Chase Mills boat launch and dam, Gardiner Lake. Nathaniel Simpson will teach a short devotional.  Visitors are welcome. 9am Easter Breakfast - First Congregational Church has invited us to join them for their breakfast today, after our worship service. The 4pm Bible study will NOT meet today.  The next study will be </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3317277003665039851'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/3317277003665039851'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/04/worship-plans-and-news-april-12-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, April 12, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4664621652184131470</id><published>2009-04-05T11:48:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-04-05T11:59:23.706-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, April 5, 2009</title><summary type='text'>Our Mission:To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.April 5, 2009, 4 PMBible Study and Prayer Meeting•    Announcements and Opening Prayer •    Worship Scripture: Luke 23: 38-43•    Hymn # 278, Calvary Covers It All•    Hymn # 284, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus•    Lesson # 5 in Connecting in Christ Together•    Prayer </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4664621652184131470'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4664621652184131470'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/04/worship-plans-and-news-april-5-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, April 5, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-2092792130617024943</id><published>2009-03-22T19:23:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-03-22T19:31:46.185-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, March 22, 2009</title><summary type='text'>We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church of East Machias, member of the Maine Baptist Association (SBC), and of the worldwide Body of Christ.Our PurposesWe will love God and love people through His six core purposes:•    worshiping God passionately, in Spirit and in Truth;•    praying persistently and expectantly;    •    encouraging one another in unity, with repentance and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2092792130617024943'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/2092792130617024943'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/03/worship-plans-and-news-march-22-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, March 22, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4019931297126206947</id><published>2009-03-14T17:12:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2009-03-14T17:19:49.685-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, March 15, 2009</title><summary type='text'>We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church of East Machias, member of the Maine Baptist Association (SBC), and of the worldwide Body of Christ.Our PurposesWe will love God and our neighbors through six core purposes:        •    worshiping God passionately, in Spirit and in Truth;        •    praying persistently and expectantly;        •    encouraging one another in unity, with</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4019931297126206947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4019931297126206947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/03/worship-plans-and-news-march-15-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, March 15, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-9143332700921006970</id><published>2009-03-01T15:20:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-01T15:27:17.137-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, March 8, 2009</title><summary type='text'>We are God’s people serving Him as the First Baptist Church of East Machias, member of the Maine Baptist Association (SBC), and of the worldwide Body of Christ.Our PurposesWe will love God and our neighbors through six core purposes:        •    worshiping God passionately, in Spirit and in Truth;        •    praying persistently and expectantly;        •    encouraging one another in unity, with</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/9143332700921006970'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/9143332700921006970'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/03/worship-plans-and-news-march-8-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, March 8, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-4551679518880485342</id><published>2009-02-12T19:42:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-12T19:54:44.432-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Connecting in Christ Together: Fellowship</title><summary type='text'>Connecting in Christ Together: Fellowshipfrom the Experiencing Christ Together seriesThis is our next Bible study series, starting February 22.You are invited to join us Sundays at 4 PM! Call Bob at 259-3473 for more information.  If you need a ride, please call.The summary below describes the study briefly.Fellowship. The word gets used a lot in church. But too often our understanding and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4551679518880485342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/4551679518880485342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/02/connecting-in-christ-together.html' title='Connecting in Christ Together: Fellowship'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11098648.post-5318619447432722459</id><published>2009-02-12T19:32:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-16T07:18:35.261-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Worship Plans and News, February 15, 2009</title><summary type='text'>First Baptist Church, East MachiasOur Mission:To treasure Jesus Christ above all else, obeying His Word, and sharing His glory and His story with people near and far.February 15, 2009, 4 PMBible Study and Prayer Meeting•    Hymn•    Opening Prayer and Announcements•    Final Lesson of Beginning in Christ Together series•    Introduction to Connecting in Christ Together series•    Offering and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/5318619447432722459'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/11098648/posts/default/5318619447432722459'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fbcem.blogspot.com/2009/02/worship-plans-and-news-february-15-2009.html' title='Worship Plans and News, February 15, 2009'/><author><name>Blog editor for FBCEM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15369699048845192686</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://www.sbc.net/churchimages/2005066219church%20and%20parsonage.jpg'/></author></entry></feed>
