10:00 a.m.: Worship

(Childcare provided for children through Grade 1;

children's books, art supplies, and flexible seating and play area available in worship for ALL children)

Outstanding Bugs

Inspired by A Bug's Life

I Corinthians 12:2-16

Rev. Beth Loughhead, preaching

John Denardo, assisting

Ellen Powers, guest organist

Labor Day Weekend Family Camp

August 31-September 3

There is still time to register for Labor Day Weekend Family Camp (LDWFC)! Join us at beautiful Lake Winnepesaukee, NH (fun for individuals and families). Enjoy relaxed and inspiring programming, swim, canoe, hike, and nap! 43 FBC folk have already signed up! See or contact Cindy Shupp for more info and to sign up: [email protected]. Or check out our camp website to learn more and register: www.ldwfc.org.

Directory Photos

Excitement for the new Church Directory is running high as people are anticipating our photo shoot with Lifetouch September 13-16. Sign ups for appointments are going well. We have especially good news this week! We will be able to accept independent photographs of family groups/individuals! More information later about how to direct those photographs. Many thanks to Marty Lincoln, who has agreed to photograph our shut-ins. Our Rally Day program at 10:00 will begin with a large group photograph of the congregation gathered in front of the sanctuary, taken from the choir balcony. You won’t want to miss being a part of this. If you do not yet have a scheduled appointment for photography, please use the sign-up website  https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/ye4htk8m/ , see us before or after church in the narthex, or call Karen Popadic at 978-468-4126. Our Directory will be the most useful and the most historically significant if EVERYONE takes part.

Setup: Mon. Sept 17 to Thurs. Sept. 20

Sale: Fri, Sept 21 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. &

Sat, Sept. 22 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Begin sorting through your attic and basements for items you don’t need and donate them to the FBC Rummage sale! All funds raised will go toward the 2019 mission trip.

The group is taking all items EXCEPT: electronics, large furniture, exercise equipment, and tires. We will even accept gently used clothing—seasonally appropriate, so just fall and winter clothes please. Items can be dropped off in the church gym Monday through Thursday. Then, on Friday and Saturday, come shop!

Book Group

Friday, Sept. 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the lounge

The group will discuss the books read over the summer, Pachinko by Min Gin Lee about a Korean immigrant living in Japan, and Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan, the saga of an Italian teenager living in northern Italy during the tumultuous years of World War II. Even if new people haven’t read these books, they shouldn’t be deterred from attending the meeting. New members are always welcome and can be part of the process of selecting books to be read at future meetings.

A Message From AMOS Health & Hope

Thank you for the love and support you share with the most vulnerable in Nicaragua. Through your annual gift of $9,000 per year (via donations from key individuals and from the FBC Mission budget) you provide health care for 1,300 people in the community of Apantillo.

Ada Luz Montenegro is from a rural community in the north of Nicaragua called Apantillo. In 2013, she participated in the training of AMOS to become a health promoter. In 2014, she was officially elected by her community to be the health promoter of Apantillo. 

AMOS is proud of all the women and men who are health promoters. They are responsible for bringing health, hope, and love to the communities, especially those who are most vulnerable.

Your amazing support lets us make all of this possible. 

Second Installment of Boston Crossing

Welcome Basket

Boston Crossing in Salem is a new project of HCP that will provide beautiful new apartments for 26 neighbors who are currently homeless. New residents will be from Salem, Beverly and Peabody, and the apartment will feature a social worker to help residents transition from the streets to a safe and comfortable place to call home. The second phase of 14 new apartments will be ready at the beginning of October. The Prayer Shawl Ministry of FBC is providing a welcome prayer shawl for each apartment.

Each resident will receive a welcome basket provided by a church or business. First Baptist has again accepted an invitation to provide one basket. Below are the items needed (new or like new). So that donated items are not duplicated, please email Kent Harrop at [email protected] to reserve your item for the basket or sign up after worship. Please bring your donated items to FBC office for the basket by September 24.

* $100 Gift Certificate to Walgreens (next door to 43 Boston Street)

* $100 Gift Certificate to Stop & Shop (most easily accessible by bus transportation) *Or make a donation toward total cost of a card.

* Bath towels - 3

* Hand Towels - 2

* Washcloths – 2

* Bath mat (machine washable)

* Set of plates, bowls, mugs, glasses (4 each)

* Fork/knife/spoon (4 each)

* A few pots and pans (not too many – space is small)

* Cooking utensil set (spatulas, spoons, tongs)

* Paring knife and Chef knife

* Dish soap/scrubber and sponges

* Dish Towels – 2 or 3

* Dry goods: sugar, salt and pepper

* Laundry detergent pods (easier to carry to laundry room for older adults)

* Small hand-held vacuum

* Full-size blanket for the bed

* All-surfaces spray cleaner/wipes

* Toilet and bathroom cleaner

* Toilet Brush

Thank you for your consideration of this special project, organized by Social Concerns Committee of FBC.

Paul Madore Choral

The Paul Madore Chorale presents quality choral music to its audiences on Boston's North Shore. The Chorale has performed internationally, with a challenging and engaging repertoire that has included over 75 major classical works by more than 40 composers. Join us for Christmas and Spring concerts. Rehearsals are Mondays 7:45-9:45 in the basement of First Church in Salem, beginning September 10. Email paulmadoresalem@gmail with questions.