IN THIS ISSUE:

Pastor Rod’s Message 2

Pastor Daren’s Message 3

Deacon’s Message 4

Health Care Ministry 5

S. S. Schedule/Book Reviews & ABWM 6

B/days, anniversaries, ministries 7

Special Announcements 8

Book of the Month 9

Other News 10

Calendar 11

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COURIER JUNE 2015 EDITION

CSFBC MISSION STATEMENT “The First Baptist Church of Cambridge Springs is ordained by God, through the calling of Jesus Christ,

to uphold the body of believers and to equip them to evangelize and disciple through the living and teaching of the inerrant Word of God.”

OUR STAFF Rev. Rod Beardsley - Senior Pastor

Pastor Daren Barnett - Assistant Pastor

Debbie Dine - Secretary

Tenae Gage - Secretary

Email: csfbc@coaxpa.com

Website: www.csfbc.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5

Office is closed every day from 12:30 - 1:30 for lunch

Sunday June 21, 2015

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PASTOR ROD’S MESSAGE

Is “Hitler” coming again for our church? Well, the answer is sadly “yes.” We’ve been watching the trend for some time now. Same-sex issues

(homosexual issues) “trump” religious freedom issues every time!

We can document numerous and egregious examples of this but none so profound as in New Mexico when a

photography studio was sued for not taking pictures at a homosexual ceremony. They said it was their religious

convictions.

The court ruled that what the studio did was illegal, though the argument was it would violate her

Christian conscious. The court concluded that it wasn’t an issue of their religious convictions as it was that

they had violated the ‘couple’ human rights! The court said their services must be offered to a whole list of

people which included all “protected classification” of these groups. I know you think you can see where this is

going but read on: the court dismissed all the defendants’ arguments and said this has nothing to do with free

speech, nor conscious. That being said New Mexico doesn’t even have same-sex marriage as a legal option in

their state.

The judge then ruled that the studio, it cannot operate on the basis of their sincerely held Christian prin-

ciples. Now Justice Bosson acknowledged that this decision will compel the Huguenins “to compromise the

very religious beliefs that inspire their lives.” But, he insists, the State of New Mexico will compel them to do

just that. Did you read that? If you actually listen closely you can hear the Gestapo boots on the street outside

your door even now! But you’ve not hear the most egregious part yet!

With a hitleresque decree, Justice Bosson asserts: “At its heart, this case teaches that at some point in our lives

all of us must compromise, if only a little, to accommodate the contrasting values of others.” Really, a little

accommodation? Really one belief the Christian’s is 100% wrong and the other is asserted to be 100% right

and that’s a compromise?

And now the most flagrant outrageous part: Justice Bosson argued, “part of the glue that holds us to-

gether as a nation, the tolerance that lubricates the moving parts of us as a people.” “In short, I would say to the

Huguenins, with the utmost respect: it is the price of citizenship.” I hope you share this with every sincere

Christian that you know. Surrendering our faith and even our private business is part of the price of being a

Citizen of America! It’s the price the judge says, we Christians MUST pay to live here.

And then along comes Hillary, the darling of the liberal elites. She wants religion to remain inside your

sanctuary. She recently said this to her Methodist sisterhood: "Far too many women are denied access to repro-

ductive health care and safe childbirth, and laws don't count for much if they're not enforced. Rights have to

exist in practice—not just on paper. Laws have to be backed up with resources and political will. And deep-

seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed." And of course she wants to

change our beliefs with laws and strong –arm tactics to make us all submit to her perverse agenda. And with

the abysmal ignorance of the Truth and the unwillingness of Christians to stand strong & act like men (1 Cor.

16:13) we may well soon be referring to President Hillary. And you can expect internment camp (more affec-

tionately called by liberals: reeducation camps) coming to city near you soon. You say really? I say have you

read any history books lately and try reading Revelation too.

When the Son of Man returns will He find faith on the earth,

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In light of recent events in America and the World, I am longing. As a Christian in a world that is increasingly

becoming hostile towards truth and growing more diabolical every hour, I am longing for Jesus, and His return. Reli-

giously, all things spiritual have come to be acceptable except for Christianity. Religious identification with God is ac-

ceptable, but to associate with Jesus is not. The Media’s agenda is intentionally reinforcing in a desensitizing manner

immoralities that were once taboo and considered abnormal. Politics have taken the detour away from God into depravi-

ty by degrading the constitution into a document that forces faith to stay inside the four walls of the church; instead of

where Jesus wanted it – out in the highways and byways. Self-oriented laws that give liberties we were never created to

have are being imposed upon the majority by the minority. Rights supposedly given for people to have healthcare that

raise costs and taxes all the while actually limiting life and regulating who gets the care. Internationally, ISIS is violently

eradicating in the name of Allah - all who oppose them with brutal beheadings and torturous persecutions. Nations are at

war against each other and themselves. Even the Church (meaning ALL believers) are being divided by the encroach-

ment of culture, watered down truth, unloving actions towards those Jesus died for (that is ALL people – Rom. 6:10),

and the same age old fights that plague the church. American’s in general have been wooed into a materialistic muse and

idolatrous spiritual stupor. The USA has so much, the need for God is not high on the priority list; rather the wants of

ease and pleasure have been slithered into the place of real needs. There is enough sin to go around in every lifestyle

present in the post-modern world that it is almost identical to the Graeco-Roman Era and the days Jesus walked the

earth.

A quick description of Roman times, some of the culture, ruling religious/political parties, and the state of that

day eerily reveals the clone like path America and the World is hurling hurriedly down. Herod the Great was not so

great, so much so that to gain the Jews favor he lavishly rebuilt the temple. Roman rulers were riddled with self-

proclaimed entitlements and laws favoring themselves. Avarice was the norm. The Sanhedrin was a religious civil court

allowed to rule the Jewish people in matters of religious law. It was comprised of Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees.

Scribes were the copiers of the sacred writings; the lawyers and official interpreters of the scriptures. They themselves

held their own interpretations to be as authoritative as the text itself. The Pharisees were the conservative theological

religious political patriotic party that imposed traditions. They considered themselves the “guardians of orthodoxy (right

beliefs)” and unsympathetic to those who held different views. The Sadducees were the theologically liberal group of

the day. Interestingly enough this group of religious aristocrats demanded a return to the bible. They considered only

the Old Testament as their bible and challenged the emphasis of traditions of the Pharisees; while being known as skep-

tical and cold-hearted. Slaves made up much of the majority of the people, and the average Roman owned 100; while the

wealthy owned up to 1000. Zealots were Jewish radical political fanatics wanting to through of the yoke of Roman gov-

ernment and establish a free nation again. Essenes were an ascetic religious group of mystics that “circled the wagons”

and moved in hermit like fashion into the wilderness. Herodians were a wholly politically minded group desiring to keep

the current political dynasty of Herod in power.1

Obviously the Roman age and ours is so similar that America and the World is ripe; ripe for the coming Day of

the LORD. Are we on the verge of the 2nd coming of the Messiah? Are we ready for Jesus to come again ‘at the right

fullness of time” (Gal. 4:4-7)? Will Jesus find us about the business of the Kingdom (Luke 12:43), or will we fall into

one of these categories of people? It is time. Time to set aside the things that so easily entangle us (Heb. 12:1, 2Pet.

2:20) and re-engage the call of Christ, embrace carrying our crosses, intentionally be missional with the Gospel individ-

ually and corporately, and hasten the day of Jesus’ return! Let’s begin by praying, by humbling ourselves, by repenting,

by stepping into the role in which we were saved for!

Come Lord Jesus, Come!

Living the Call,

Carrying the Cross with you,

PASTOR DAREN’S MESSAGE

1 Hester, H.I. The Heart of the New Testament (Broadman Press, 1950), 63-66

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DEACON’S CORNER

GOD IS IN THE TOUGH STUFF

Trusting God

Let’s get one thing strait. God is God and we are not. There's is not much disagreement on

that. It is also non-controversial that God knows more about anything and everything than you

know. God knows more about you than you know about yourself. Are we starting to hit a nerve yet?

What about God knows what character traits need to be developed in your life. Have we started to

reach a level of intimacy that you consider personally intrusive? Self improvement is an admirable

goal. But did you ever stop to consider that we usually want to acquire the type of character traits

that are associated with a life of ease and prosperity? We want to learn generosity-which implies

that we’ll have so much wealth we can afford to give some to others.

We want to develop humility-which means that we first must achieve greatness in order to

have something to be humble about.

We want to be known for the gratefulness-which suggests that God, through people and cir-

cumstances, has been so kind to us we should respond with appreciation.

We want to reflect to tranquil spirit of contentment-which supposes that we have a fret-free life

of ease.

But what if God determines that we need to develop an entirely new set of character traits? And

what if the character set he has in mind can be forged in our lives only through adversity? What if

he knows we need character values such as the following.

Patience. Stay calm without complaining when the need is urgent but the solution is not yet

reality.

Endurance. The ability to bear prolonged pain or hardship.

Forgiveness. Graciously excusing an offense that we committed against you.

Integrity. Sticking to your moral principles even when it means you will suffer unjust adverse

circumstances.

Honesty. Being truthful when it is the difficult thing to do.

If you think you know what is best for yourself, then you can design your life any way you want it.

Pick and choose those character traits that require no effort or discomfort. But if you truly believe

that God knows what is best for you, then you can’t pick and choose by disregarding what is im-

portant to him.

Welcome what God is doing in your life by accepting the adversity He brings to your life.

You’ll never get better if you only pursue a life that is easier.

Tough times wont break you; they will make you.

God doesn't design hardship to make you fall flat; but he does hope that you’ll be brought to

your knees.

The character traits worth having are those you acquire at the cost of personal sacrifice.

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Health Ministry

Some things to consider before you go to your next doctor’s appointment.

Wise Choices

Tips for Your Doctor Visit

Make a list in advance of the things you want to discuss at your appointment.

If you don’t understand something your doctor is saying, ask questions until you do understand.

Take notes, or get a friend or family member to take notes for you.

Ask your doctor to write down instructions for you.

Ask your doctor for printed material about your condition or suggestions for where you can get more information.

Don’t forget that other members of your health care team, such as nurses and pharmacists, can be good sources of information. Talk to them, too.

*From the National Institutes for Health website.

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Sunday School Schedule

Summer Sunday School Classes:

(Jr. High through Adult)

June 21– August 23 in the Sanctuary ~ taught by Tom

Crowe “Sanctification: A Journey of Discovery into the

Christian Life; Becoming Like Christ; Your Personal Obligation

to Missions

June 21– August 16 in the New Classroom ~ led by Randy

Gorske

“Fighting For Your Family” by Dr. Edwin Lutzer 10 week

video series

August 23rd in the New Classroom ~ taught by Janet Bean-

land

“First Baptist Church of Cambridge Springs History”

Sunday June 14th during Sunday School (9:45-10:45)

we will be baptizing the recent graduates of the baptism

and membership class.

See bulletin for the full list of people being baptized.

CONGRATULATIONS TO these Grads:

College Grads- High school Grads- Louise Van Matre Kevin O’Malley 6th Grade Grads- Cassidy Boylan, Parker Doubet, Jake Jones, Madellyne Kruse, Mark Lewandowski, and Trent Wheeler

Did we miss you? Please let us know

MINISTRY REMINDERS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1st: Mark VanMatre 26th: Pastor Rod Beardsley Gary Lewandowski Judy Jardina Nico Wheeler 27th: Pastor Daren Barnett 3rd: Keith Findlay Janet Morton 5th: Patty Porter Monica Shearer Beth Robertson 29th: Marilyn Dine 10th: Natalie Held Lynn Smith 12th: Aubrey Klemm Paul Smith Anna Held 30th: Sally Sklar 13th: Ashleigh Scott Debbie Acker Colton Allen 14th: Adam Jardina Ed Finney 16th: Amber Shearer Elaine Christie 20th: Jordan Joslin 21st: Audrey Byrne Nathan Acker 22nd: Jay Acklin Olivia Cadle 24th: Jan Cory Joyce Cory

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BIRTHDAY’S AND ANNIVERSIES HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

9th: Ken and Chris Zirkle 12th: Matt and Misty Hovis 16th: Justin and Kristin Held Jamie and Wendy Gardner 18th: Darren and Michele Shearer Josh and Emily Mumau 28th: Aaron and Jennifer Jardina Larry and Stacie Klemm 29th: Paul and Lynn Smith *Have we missed your Anniversary or Birthday? Please call the office and get your name on the list! :)

NURSERY SCHEDULE Available at both services for children up through 3 years of age. If you want to volunteer for this ministry contact the church office at

398-4243 and let us know which service you can minister in!

GARDEN ROOM The Garden Room is open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call Laura Stone if you would like to volunteer.

June 6th:

Laura Stone

June 13th: Betsy Mateja

June 20th:

Nancy Gage

June 27th:

Barb Bradley

JUNE 1st Service 2nd Service

7th Marilyn Dine and Chris Zirkle Jen Howell and Darlene Gorske

14th Dani Schmidt and Dayna Burchill Stacie and Madison Klemm

21st Michelle Wilmoth and Teresa Findlay Adam and Sherri Jardina

28th Craig and Cindy Billingsley Andi Lundin and Brenda Morrow

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Our Missionaries: Ray and Adelia Schellinger (Deborah’s House, Mexico) Jeff and Annie Dieselberg (Thailand) Dan and Sarah Chetti (Lebanon) McCurdy’s (Dominican Republic) Carlson’s

Blood Pressure Screenings

are done the second

Sunday of each month in

the Library immediately following 1st worship

service until 10 am.

Sunday June 28th at 6:30 pm is our Hymn Sing evening. This year the kids from the Community VBS will perform three of the songs learned they learned. Refreshments in the All Purpose Room will follow.

Our deepest sympathies to the Mike O’Malley family. He will be greatly missed. May God

comfort you during this time of grief.

COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STARTS JUNE 22-JUNE 26

9:00-12:00 PRE-REGISTER YOUR KIDS ONLINE AT:

http://answersvbs.com/vbs/cambridgesprings/

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Book of the Month

We have been given a set of books called the Yada Yada Prayer Group. There

are different titles with the series. The au-

thor is Neta Jackson. Here is a description of

Book 6: “Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Roll-

ing”.

“What I’d like to know is how long is God

going to rearrange my comfort zone? It could

have something to do with my Yada Yada pray-

er sisters, who aren’t afraid to get in each other’s faces and tend to expect big

things from God.

But to move forward, sometimes we have to let go of what’s behind. In spite

of the loss of two dear friends. In spite of the breakup of a teenage love. In spite of the curse of HIV. In spite of prison time hanging over the head of a beloved

child. In spite of fire consuming the hopes of those who have nothing.

Yet out of the ashes, God is doing a new thing! It’s time for the Yadas to press on,

pray on and get rolling?”

You don’t have to read these in order and we have 1 – 7. There was not

enough room on the counter so some of them are on the bottom shelf of the fic-

tion.

Neta Jackson’s novels are spawning prayer groups across the country! There

is even a section if you would like to start your own Yada Yada Prayer Group!

I believe they are worth the read. Summer is coming!!

“Getting Through the Tough Stuff”

By Charles R. Swindoll 2004

It’s always Something-

Isn’t that true. Life and tough stuff go hand in hand. The stuff you see coming seems easier to handle, it’s

the treacherous assaults or “mental muggings” that hit us hardest. The tough stuff tests our deepest

beliefs or unravels our faith. Everything depends on our response. Thankfully God has provided us with

the answer-Jesus. Dr. Swindoll takes us on a walk through Matthew, Mark, Luke and John showing us

how Jesus faced his own tough stuff and got through it; and He can give you supernatural strength to get

through the “tough stuff” too.

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EXTRA NEWS

JUNE

Mission

Moment

One Great Hour of Sharing

Sunday June 21st

No Youth 3:16 on Fathers Day June 21st

July 24 & 25 Kingdom Bound at Darien Lake Resort NY

Saturday June 6th Camp Judson Rally Day

Please join us as we reunite the “Judson Pioneers”....those of you who were involved in any way with Judson during the first formative two decades, 1949 through 1969. There will be a reception for the pioneers at 2 pm. We want to give each “Judson Pioneer” in attendance a small commemorative gift, so if you are planning to attend, please RSVP by calling (814) 922-3834 or e-mail

judson@campjudson.com so we be sure to have enough.

The day will begin at 10 am and conclude with vespers at the lake at 4 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate the opening of the 2015 camping season. Meet the staff, experience camp activities and a picnic lunch. You may pack your own or eat in the dining hall for $5.00 per person.

Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

Most of the greeting cards given to fathers on father’s day are humorous. Because it is said that that “Humor” is a safe and typically best language to express your love and emotion when it comes to DAD.

Keep loving your Dad, they are one of the best things you have.

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