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Ogden Baptist Church

News and Happenings

Equipping God’s people for sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ

January 2016 Volume 1

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A Message from the

Pastor…

Our family spent this past weekend skiing in Breckenridge, CO. When we arrived, we should have taken a little time to orient ourselves to our new surroundings and stroll around. So, the first day was a little rocky as we didn’t know where we were headed. We had booked our reservation to stay in a “ski in and out” condo, so we couldn’t understand why we were having to walk so far to get to the ski lifts, carrying our skis and poles! And then repeat the same trek back to go home. On the next to last day, we figured it out! Right outside our back door, we could ski right over to the lifts and then ski back home when were done. It could have been so much simpler those first few days, had we noticed the back door! And so it goes with so many things, when we don’t pay attention. We make it harder on ourselves. My prayer for this year is that we (or rather me) pay attention and listen to one another as we seek to discern our way together. This past fall we agreed to focus on our children and brought on resources to help us with growing their faith. We also began to focus on our member care with our first retreat on “Nurturing Body, Mind and Soul” and followed up with yoga and balance classes. Other ideas have been mentioned for group dinners, fellowships and day trips, so bring your ideas and let’s talk about them! Rather than casting about looking around, lots of good ideas and opportunities are right here! So a brainstorm/listening session is coming soon. Hope you will plan to be a part. Listening alongside, gail

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Looking Ahead

February 4 Laurel Guild

February 9 Trustees & Deacons Church Council

February 10 Ash Wednesday

Church Office hours

Monday through Friday from 9am-12:30pm

Gail takes Monday as her day off each week.

When a holiday falls on a Monday, she takes Tuesday off.

To all who receive him, who believe in his name, he gives

power to become children of God John 1:12 (paraphrased)

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January Birthdays

1/5 Andrew Sill 1/6 Gail Vogt

1/8 Shirley Deathridge 1/10 Margaret Baker

1/10 Addison Newland 1/15 Carole Vogt

1/18 Dianne Anderson 1/19 Carol Ayers 1/20 Mary Ayers

1/21 Wendy Maurici 1/22 Richards Bourns

1/22 Lee Parker 1/23 Arlene Lind

1/24 Judy Hedges 1/24 Mark Lindsay

1/25 David Riexinger 1/28 Katie O’Brien 1/29 Nancy Olney

1/29 Maxwell Amering 1/30 Rachel Dalton

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January Highlights

Friday Jan.1 - Happy New Year!

Sunday Jan. 3 - Sunday School at 9:30a, Worship at 10:55a ANNUAL REPORTS DUE Monday Jan. 4- Chair Yoga 10:00a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Jan. 5 - Stephen Ministry (Supervision) 6:30p AA meets Wednesday Jan. 6 - Kid’s Faith Discovery 6:00p Choir 7:00p Thursday Jan. 7 - Laurel Guild 7p

Sunday Jan. 10- Sunday School - 9:30a, Worship - 10:55a Monday Jan. 11 - Chair Yoga 10:00a Yoga with Linda 5:30p & 7p Tuesday Jan. 12 - Trustees & Deacons meet at 7 p Church Council at 8 p AA meets Wednesday Jan. 13 - Kid’s Faith Discovery 6:00p Choir 7:00p

Sunday Jan. 17 - Sunday School - 9:30a, Worship - 10:55a Monday Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tuesday Jan. 19 - Stephen Ministry (Supervision) 6:30p AA meets Wednesday Jan. 20 - Kid’s Faith Discovery 6:00p Choir 7:00p

Sunday Jan. 24 - Sunday School - 9:30a, Worship - 10:55a Annual Meeting following worship Tuesday Jan. 26 - AA meets Wednesday Jan. 27 - Kid’s Faith Discovery 6:00p Choir 7:00p

Sunday Jan. 31 Sunday School - 9:30a, Worship - 10:55a ABCRGR Delegate’s Meeting 3p at

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Annual Report

The 2015 annual report will be distributed on Sunday, January 17 to allow a week for

personal review before the scheduled business meeting.

Annual Meeting

Ogden Baptist Church will hold its annual business meeting Sunday, January 24!

The meeting will convene following morning worship service and

coffee fellowship. Plan to attend and bring your voice

and ideas to our meeting

ABCRGR DELEGATE'S MEETING Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 3 PM.

Meeting location to be announced

If you are interested in learning more about our region feel free to attend

these meetings.

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Sunday School & Faith Discovery News

During Advent, a very special time in the church calendar, the youngest members of our church family have learned about

the magic of the season. We began with the story of Elizabeth and Zachariah,

another biblical couple expecting a special child. Then we traced the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth all the

way to Bethlehem where, inside a warm stable, Jesus was born.

Soon a bright star shone over the place where Jesus lay.

Many enjoyed the children’s “Super Christmas” performance on December 13, which brought humor to the

true message of Christmas.

No matter who we are Jesus was sent to save us! The gifts we received from God the night Jesus was born in

Bethlehem are the true gifts of Christmas; Hope, Love, Joy and Peace.

We will continue to give these gifts throughout the New Year!

January will kick off our New Year Learning Initiative: Our Place of Worship.

The children will be introduced to Church symbols, traditions and customs!

Keep our Sunday School and Faith Discovery programs

in prayer as we all grow in our love for our Lord.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Rochester-Genesee Region

Annual Workshop and Luncheon Saturday, January 23, 2016

9:00am to 1:30pm Greece Baptist Church

1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester 14626

Details coming soon . . .

I wish to thank my OBC family for the generous Christmas gifts! A Wegmans gift card is a favorite to receive and a monetary gift is always welcome. The opportunity to work in the office has been good and I keep learning as times and technology change. Many, many thanks and a wish to all for a blessed New Year. Mary Jo Green

Thank you to our boards and committees for all your work in 2015! There is always much to do and you are a blessing to the church and community. May God be with each of you in 2016.

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Laurel Guild Thursday, January 8 at 7:00pm

Our meeting will be at the home of Janice Brewer. (If there is much snow, meet at church)

All women are invited to attend. Join us for fellowship and service.

Women’s Auxiliary

We continue to collect aluminum cans and plastic bottles to raise funds for mission support.

Also, please save Campbell’s Labels for Education Thank You!

Contact Nancy Dean with questions and for pick-up. 293-9211

Yoga

There will be no yoga classes on the following dates: January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8

Participants are asked to continue to practice stretching and balance. Yoga classes will resume February 15.

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Purchase Tops gift cards to help Fairport Baptist Homes

These continue to be available and come in values of $20, $25, $50, and $100. They make great gifts all year long!

Contact Nancy Dean for gift card purchase.

(A percentage of each purchase goes to the Women’s Service Board of the Fairport Baptist Homes.)

December 20, 2015 we celebrated the commissioning of two new Stephen Ministers, Bonnie McCreight and Fred Dean.

After completing 50 hours of training they are now ready to be matched with a care receiver. If you feel the need of a

listening ear during difficult times and situations we now have six Stephen Ministers ready to walk with you.

Speak to Pat or Gail about your need and you will be matched up with a Stephen Minister who will walk with you

through your difficulty. And please keep Bonnie, Fred, Mary Jo, Tom H., Debbie, and Tom O. in prayer as they carry out this

special mission of the church.

The mission of Stephen Ministry at Ogden Baptist:

Share the love of Jesus Christ by providing one-to-one, distinctively Christian care to individuals

who are experiencing life’s challenges and difficulties.

Remember the Food Shelf when you shop!

Spencerport Ecumenical Food Shelf Needs include:

Canned meat, canned pasta (not sauce), stew, chili, hash,

canned beans, canned fruit, pudding mix, Jell-O, rice, jelly and

toilet paper.

Cash and/or gift cards are also welcome donations.

Our representative to the Food Shelf is Elaine Hill.

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Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach Center

For info about Mary’s Place, go to: www.marysplaceoutreach.org

Always accepting donations of: clothing, linens, and small household items.

For those who like to plan ahead please put the following events on your calendar:

The Bowl-a-thon will be on March 13 and the golf tournament is scheduled for June 6. Watch this space for more information as

events draw near.