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Office Manager: Pat Haight
Communication Associate: Alena Dillon
HCP Director: Andrew DeFranza
HNS Director: Jessie Vogel
Business Manager: John Thomson
Join Us On Sunday at First Baptist Church in Beverly!

Sunday, February 25, 2018
**Second Sunday in Lent**
9:30 a.m.: All-Church Faith Forum (childcare provided)
From Chaos to Creation with Rabbi Alison Adler of Temple B'nai Abraham: Rabbi Alison will lead a discussion based on Genesis 1: 1-5. The Bible teaches that chaos is an essential ingredient from which God brings creation and hope. 
11:00 a.m.: Worship
(and Multiage Children's Class)

Lent 2018: Now More Than Ever We Need Faithfulness and Forbearance

Genesis 17: 1–7, 16-16; Mark 8: 31–38

Rev. Kent Harrop, preaching


12:00 p.m. - Children's Choir

12:00 p.m. - Mission Meeting
Don't miss the Mission Trip meeting following worship to learn about this summer's trip to Plymouth, NC, where we will work with CROSS (Christians Reaching Out in Sacred Service), whose mission is to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. This meeting is for those who intend on joining us and one of the last opportunities for those still considering.

12:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Team
Join us for a simple lunch and to craft in community. We work on shawls and blankets to be blessed and sent to hospitals and rehab centers. New participants always welcome, no matter the skill level.

4:00 p.m. - Middle School Fellowship
Laser Tag at Laser Quest in Danvers – please bring $15 to play! 

6:00 p.m. - Senior High Fellowship
Skyzone!
This Week at FBC!
Saturday, February 24
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program

Sunday, February 25
9:30 a.m. - Faith Forum with Rabbi Alison Adler
11:00 a.m. – Worship & Multiage Children's Class ( Rev. Kent Harrop, preaching )
12:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl
12:00 p.m. - Children's Choir
12:00 p.m. - Missions Meeting
4:00 p.m. - MS Fellowship
6:00 pm. - SH Fellowship

Monday, February 26
6:00 p.m. - Monday Night Supper
6:30 p.m. - Men's Fellowship Bowl-O-Rama
7:30 p.m. - Missions

Tuesday, February 27
9:30 a.m. - Staff Meeting
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program
7:00 p.m. - Deacons

Wednesday, February 28
7:30 a.m. - Lectio Divina
6:15 p.m. - JoyRingers
7:15 p.m. - Harborlight Ringers

Thursday, March 1
6:00 p.m. - Celebration Ringers
7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir

Saturday, March 3
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program
in the family...
Beth Loughhead will be out on leave until Tuesday, February 27. She welcomes prayers as her family transitions her mother to a new assisted living apartment in Brooksby Village.

We also ask for prayers for:
  • Margaret Davey, who is now at home resting after a bout with the flu
  • Buck Shupp, who is recovering at home from knee surgery
  • Jeanne Fonda, who is recovering from hip surgery
  • Ed McFadden, who will have knee replacement surgery on February 23rd.
Annual Men's Fellowship Championship Bowling Tournament
Monday, February 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Beverly Candlepin Bowl-O-Mat! Awards for: best bowling shirt, most creative bowling style, and highest score. RSVP to Kent Harrop, Brian Gregory , or John Thomson if you plan to get in on the fun. Invite a friend! (Open to youth 12 and older).
THE ALL-CHURCH SKATING PARTY AT THE ROLLER PALACE!
Sunday, March 18 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Youth fellowships, church members, family, friends, neighbors–THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY- is invited to join us for a skate at the Roller Palace ( 130 Sohier Rd, Beverly) . There is no cost to skate (or to rent skates if needed!). The only money needed will be for any use of the snack bar; all food and drinks will be available for purchase, including pizzas. Invite a friend and come skate with us!
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