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Join Us On Sunday at First Baptist Church in Beverly!
Sunday, April 22, 2018
9:30 a.m.: Adult Education (childcare provided)
-Adult Bible Study: The class will be starting a new study this Sunday! We will be exploring the Wisdom Literature of the Bible. So if you are interested in becoming wise or learning what that even means, come on down to the Mary Kuell Room. There's always great coffee, baked goods, conversation and learning! Led by Beth Loughhead.

-Faith Journey Bible study: “What’s so amazing about Grace?” Led by Kent Harrop and Gloria Stoneham. We meet in the staff conference room, main floor.

-Mae Patten: Led by Andrea Stackpole, this class studies the Scripture and other books, and discusses how it applies to our lives. We meet in the lounge.

11:00 a.m.: Worship
(& Multiage Children's Class - Children and Youth Sunday Preparation: Tie-Dye!)

Now More Than Ever

Scripture Reading: Psalm 42
John DeNardo, preaching

Lucien Thomas-Vickory, youth moment


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

12:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry
New participants welcome to make blankets and prayer shawls together to send to hospitals, rehab centers, and people who’d appreciate some TLC. A simple lunch is served.

4:00 p.m. - Middle School Fellowship
Mini Golf! We will meet at the church and head to Richardson's for golf and ice cream!

6:00 p.m. - Senior High Fellowship
FBC Special Agent D will join us to share some cool FBI gear and share with us about his work!
This Week at FBC!
Friday, April 20
1:00 p.m. - Book Group

Saturday, April 21
12:30 - Lunch Program

Sunday, April 22
Family Promise Week Begins
9:30 a.m. - Adult Education
11:00 a.m. – Worship & Multiage Children's Class ( John Denardo, preaching )
12:00 p.m. - Children's Choir
12:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry
4:00 p.m. - Middle School Fellowship
6:00 p.m. - Senior High Fellowship

Monday, April 23
6:00 p.m. - Monday Night Supper
7:30 p.m. - Missions Meeting

Tuesday, April 24
9:30 a.m. - Staff Meeting
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program
7:00 p.m. - Deacons

Wednesday, April 25
7:30 a.m. - Lectio Divina
3:15 p.m. - Spiritual Life
6:00 p.m. - Art Reception
6:15 p.m. - JoyRingers
7:15 p.m. - Harborlight Ringers

Thursday, April 26
6:00 p.m. - Celebration Ringers
7:45 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir

Friday, April 27
5:00 p.m. - MS Fellowship Zoo Overnight
Women's Fellowship Retreat leaves

Saturday, April 28
12:30 p.m. - Lunch Program
5:30-8:30 p.m. - Men's Fellowship Gourmet Dinner
in the family....
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Charlie Crawford . Charlie died on Saturday, April 14. Throughout his life, Charlie made incredible contributions as a member of the choir, an Allagash driver and coordinator, treasurer, and much more. A service in memory and celebration of Charlie's life will be held on Saturday, April 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Campbell's Funeral Home on Cabot Street in Beverly, with Visiting Hours from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in advance of the service. Rev. Cindy Antonuk will be officiating.
April 22-29 is the next week for Family Promise. Special Requests: We would appreciate any volunteers who can help with setup at 12:15pm on Sunday the 22nd and breakdown on Sunday the 29th at 7:30 a.m.  We also ask anyone to consider doing an overnight shift, which is our greatest need. We have 11 slots open, as well as a few host slots open. Here is the handy signup link:   http://signup.com/go/JadYmKt .
Art Reception at FBC
Wed. April 25 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Come to the opening art reception of Mayonashia Kim Jones at FBC. Her installation of over two hundred prints will be available to view. There will be refreshments as well as art for sale. Jones is a student at Montserrat College of Art. Her work reflects the imprisonment of African Americans as well as identity issues within the jail system, including being called by an inmate number rather than a name. The installation will be on display downstairs from April 25 to May 2.
Men’s Fellowship Gourmet Dinner
Saturday, April 28 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Chef extraordinaire Ron Brennan will be hosting a dinner for the men of FBC at his home, 6 Baker Ave, Beverly. Menu: Lobster Ravioli with Bisque Sauce; Black Bean Sauté, Airline Chicken Breast, Brazilian Rice, and Sweet Treats Chocolate Cake. Beverages provided by Riverwalk with soft drinks too. Ronnie is a great cook and host. We are limited to the first 20 men to sign up (feel free to invite a friend). RSVP to Ron Brennan at [email protected] , or Kent Harrop at  [email protected].
Strides for Service: Saturday, May 12
Registration is open for Strides for Service, a family-friendly raffle run/walk in downtown Beverly. Collect a ticket for each completed loop, then use your tickets to enter a raffle for a chance to win over 30 awesome prizes. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. Register today at stridesforserviceeventbrite.com . This event will support the local, national and worldwide service outreach of FBC.

New Raffle Item: a signed photograph of Eduardo Nunez, donated by the Red Sox!
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