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September 5-7
We'll be heading to Pawtuckaway State Park for our annual family camping trip.
Click here for much more information
Sunday September 14 after church
Bring your meat, a salad to share, and your chairs and games for an after church BBQ fiesta to celebrate the beginning of many things.
We would like to get everyone together to share a meal and to share some exciting new things happening at FCCB.
This Fall, Lord willing, we will be starting up some new discipleship groups including a “Come & See” group for those
who are asking questions about Jesus. In addition, we are adding a piece of our discipleship puzzle that we are really
excited about. Beginning in October we are launching Life Journey Groups where those in similar stages of life can
gather for fellowship around some relevant and interactive teaching. These will occur one Sunday a month from
10:45 – 11:30. We will initially begin with two groups (one for those raising kids and one for those no longer raising
kids) meeting on separate Sundays. We are also jazzed up about some ideas in our youth ministry that include
discipleship, outreach, and a bi-weekly gathering which will aim to connect kids and allow them to hear more about Jesus.
The practical side of all these initiatives is that they require people resources, physical plant improvements, and finances in a tight fiscal time.
So in addition to communicating these projects, we also need to share some of the challenges that we face.
Please make plans to join us on 9/14 with some food and anticipate digesting lots of communication as well as we journey on towards Christ together.
Saturday September 20
Save the Date and Start Inviting Friends and Family to our 2nd Annual Family Conference. On
Saturday, September 20th, Dr. Baker will be speaking on God's Ways Work (Prov. 24:3-4). Topics will include: Marrying
Wisely, Marrying Well. Men's Seminar: How People Grow & Change Parts 1&2 and for Women: Fear, Worry, Anxiety & Trust,
Parts 1&2. Registration starts at 8:30 am and the conference ends at 4 PM. If you have any questions call the Church
office (736-9354) or Jim Kidder 435-6085. Register by September 10th and the cost is $20 and after the 10th it will be
$25. Please make checks payable to Epsom Bible Church. We are sorry that there will be no child care available.
Sundays 3:15 - 4:00 PM
We will once again be leading the worship services at the Rochester Manor in October.
If you want to experience ministry to people that fit Jesus’ term “the least of these” then you are invited to join us
throughout the month of October. The ministry of presence goes along way for these saints, so make plans if you want
to pursue your journey out in this tangible way.
One Sunday a month 10:45-11:30am
Sundays seem to be different these days at FCCB. Do you know all the names and stories of the
people who join us for worship? Probably not. While the Sunday worship experience is important for the follower of
Jesus, its main purpose is worship, not fellowship. So your Elder team has put plans in place to create an environment
where authentic friendships can be pursued and common life experiences can be shared. Life Journey Groups will be a
connecting time wrapped around some engaging teaching, prayer, snacks, and outreach plans. They will be a place for us
to fellowship together, but will also significantly be a place to connect newcomers into the life of our church. We
are hosting two Life Journey Groups: one for those who are raising kids and one for those who are beyond raising kids.
Each Life Journey Group will meet once a month from 10:45 to 11:30. More details will be coming soon so stay tuned in.
There’s a place for you!
Stay Tuned!!!
Options for Women is looking for churches willing to host a table of eight at their annual banquet
and fundraiser. Their goal is to raise $1000 per table of eight. FCCB is committed to support their vital ministry to the
unborn and the mothers of the unborn and so we have a good challenge before us. We are looking for 8 people willing to
donate significant money ($125 each) and/or a sponsor(s) from FCCB to match funds or help offset this amount to enable
eight to attend. Are you willing to be a part? If so, then please email Pastor Scott at scott@ourfccb.org and he will get
you connected. You can read the full letter from Options for Women here.
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Spring 2008
Want to help support the Homeless Shelter?
Click here to find out how you can be
a part of the team
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Worship Services Sunday are at 9:30am
and are relaxed and casual, celebrating God's work among us.
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Curious about the colors in the sanctuary? Need to know more about Lent or other
seasons? Check out the info about this area of worship...
More about Visual Elements & seasons
Summer 2008
These are precarious times for families. Financial pressures, long commutes, hectic schedules,
setting boundaries for kids (again!) – it’s enough to send anyone close to the edge. Is there a way to not only survive
but thrive in this crazy environment? We believe so! Join us as we explore some straightforward instruction from God’s
Word for setting your feet – and your family – on solid ground.
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FCCB LIFE
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A Heart for Christ, His Church and the World … Kind of a catchy
tagline, but see how our journeys up towards Christ, in towards one another,
and out toward the world will have a major impact on the future of FCCB.
Watch the video from our vision dinner
in February 2007 and see how the map has come together. Our vision is to be a
worshiping community of growing disciples living out Christ’s love for the world.
There’s a place in that adventure for you!
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YOUTH CORNER
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Coming Soon!
- a great daily devotional that shares stories, Bible readings, and valuable lessons
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Life Ministry
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Saturday May 3, 2008
10:00am
Those interested in Junior
Church are urged to come to the Kost's residence on
Saturday, May 3 at 10 AM to explore new beginnings
and some exciting frontiers.
Wanted: Does anyone have a white board or
bulletin board that they would like to donate to
Junior Church? Email
Ann Kost
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May 2008
As I think of all of you, I know this is so true of your prayers for me. There have been so many changes here with our
Cambodia Field over the past months and many still going on and some still yet to begin. But it is an exciting time...
Read Susan's whole letter
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Despair or Doubt ... Or Either??
Two feet of snow has become 1 foot of snow. Thirty degrees has turned into fifty
degrees. The seasons are in transition as life begins to creep out of the death of winter. Springtime is surely
a time of the year that many of us long for – the yard will be cared for, the gardens tilled, and outdoor
adventures become possible will little gear required. But why do we long for this season so?
Read the complete letter from
Pastor Scott
Our Vision eyes
To be a worshiping community
of growing disciples living out Christ's love for the
world
Our Mission hands & feet
To use our diversity of resources to reach and disciple young families with children with the gospel of Christ.
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> Daily Encounter Devotional
> Other Links
> Online Bible
> The Hot Topic
“I don't know when. I don't know where.
At some point in my life, I lost the Christmas spirit, or at least
what I thought was the Christmas spirit.
Oh, I can still remember some fabulous Christmas mornings. Sneaking
out of my bedroom at 4 a.m. to see what Santa had left under the tree.
The most memorable year included Lincoln Logs, a Davy Crockett outfit,
and the preschool version of the Red Ryder BB Gun… I remember big
family dinners on a card table set up in the living room. I remember
testing a new bicycle in the frosty morning. I remember white Christmas
mornings, and brown Christmas mornings. I remember warmish Christmases
and bitter cold Christmases.
Where did those Christmas go? They went the way of all
childhood memories, I guess. Family members died - or moved
away and we saw them less and less…
Read More...
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