I Took the Little Scroll from the Angel's Hand and Ate It

“I took the little scroll from the angel's hand and ate it.

Rev. 10:10

The official newsletter published periodically by the First Baptist Church of Coraopolis, PA

1443 Coraopolis Heights Road

Coraopolis, PA 15108

412-264-2520 Church office

www.firstbaptistchurchofcoraopolis.org

Church Secretary Email: firstbaptmoon2

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Who’s Ready

for New Wine?

Mark E. Heiner, Pastor

B.A., M. Div.

Someone has quipped, “Everybody is in favor of progress. It’s the change they don’t like.” Typically, those of us who are familiar with one way of doing something are often content to stick with the familiar rather than venture into the unknown involving something new. The religious leaders in our Lord’s day were familiar with the laws of Moses and the traditions they had grown up with through the years. They felt a measure of security and even pride because they “knew the ropes.”

For instance, they were acquainted with the official body of rabbinical decisions on the questions of ritual (halakhoth); the new code resulting from those decisions (Mishna); the Hebrew sacred legends (Gemara); commentaries on the Old Testament (Midrashim); and reasonings upon them (Hagada); and finally mystical interpretations taken from Scripture (Kabbala). Their theological education and meticulous attention to detail is not to be deprecated in any way, yet our Lord saw a gaping hole. Into their lives and experience he spoke two mini-parables to address the deficiency which can ruin our lives as well.

In Luke 5:36-39 Jesus speaks first of a new piece of fabric used to patch an old garment. The point—Jesus did not come to add more devotional routines to those already practiced. What he brings is not a patch, but a whole new garment.

The second parable has a slightly different connotation and regards putting new wine into old wineskins (containers). The result upon fermentation is that the wineskins burst and the wine is wasted. The point is that Jesus’ teaching is like fermenting wine—it has an explosive element that will not be contained in old rigid systems. In short, his salvation could not be delivered in Judaism’s existing structures.

The church today is faced with the reality of a culture that has become increasingly confused, dismissive if not intolerant of truth. However, the very thing it rejects may not always be the Gospel, but rather our rigid, cautious and clumsy presentations of it. To dispute evil with tired arguments and worn clichés will not suffice. To rely on the same old structures and approaches, or to try to breathe new life into the same old procedures and programs may actually prevent us from accepting the radically “new wine” of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

When the King James Version of the Bible was issued in 1611, it was widely criticized and rejected by the clergy. Archbishop Richard Bancroft said, “Tell his majesty that I had rather be rent (torn) in pieces with wild horses than any such translation by my consent should be urged upon poor churches.”

Don’t know about you, but I’m glad that the Archbishop’s rigid protest was ignored.

Evangelist Billy Graham

November 7th - Happy 99th Birthday

“I saw a man pick up a football once at the Rose Bowl, run 65 yards—and 90,000 people cheered; but he ran the wrong way and lost the game. He was the most sincere man I think I have ever seen. I had him right in my field glasses. Boy, he had sincerity on his face as he went down that field. But he was wrong.” -Billy Graham

Sincerity is not enough.

We must know and act upon truth.

Eleanor Rumble - October 20th

Happy 91st Birthday

George Rumble - November 19th

Happy 94th Birthday

George & Eleanor Rumble - October 25th

70th Wedding Anniversary

There are those whose lives death cannot diminish.

Their love radiates foreverin the hearts of family

and friends. We felt that love in your

thoughtfulness.Thank you so much!

Dear Church Family,

Deepest thanks to all of you for the cards, donations, gifts and other expressions of kindness on Russell’s passing. Many thanks to Pastor Mark Heiner for his many visits to us and for his touching service. Also thanks to the Hospitality Committee ladies for the delicious luncheon and most efficient service. Your thoughtfulness means so much to us.

Helen Marie Mixter & Family

In Deep Appreciation

Thank you for all those who prayed for Bob Osborn. Unfortunately, he lost his battle with leukemia. For now we need prayers to help us heal. We are so deeply saddened right now. We appreciate all you have done.

Sincerely,

Karen Osborn & Family

Clarence Roycroft’s half-brother’s family

In Memoriam

Dorothy A. Moore

June 17, 1921 - August 10, 2017

Nelson M. Cumpston

Oct. 26, 1938 – July 24, 2017

Mary E. Alexander

Sept. 15, 1926 – July 10, 2017

Russell R. Mixter

Jan. 29, 1923 – July 1, 2017

Mary M. Potts

Sept. 30, 1934 – May 29, 2017

Clarence E. Roycroft

June 5, 1938 – May 27, 2017

Lucile H. Oellig

Aug. 18, 1923 – May 9, 2017

Dale Marie Cattley

June 29, 1921 – April 10, 2017

Precious in the sight of the Lord is

the death of his saints.”

Psalm 116:15

Bereavement Support Group

Forming Now

If you are interested in being a part of such a monthly group please

mention it to the Pastor

or a deacon.

2 Corinthians 1:3-5

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”

God did not save you

to be a sensation.

He saved you to be a servant.

-J. Hunter

A quick look back!

Summer 2017

Outdoor Services

Special Events &

Gospel Concerts

Mother’s Day Breakfast was held May 14th

sponsored by the Cornerstone Sunday School Class

Father’s Day Breakfast was held June 18th

sponsored by the Gifts Sunday School Class

We had great weather for most scheduled outdoor services/activities this past summer with few exceptions.

· Dan Schall – July 16th Outdoor Pavilion

· The Knight Family - August 5th Sanctuary (rain)

· Worship – May 28th Pavilion including

Annual All Church Spring Picnic

Graduate Recognition Sunday

· Worship – June 18th Father’s Day, Pavilion

Father’s Day breakfast inside

· Worship - July 23rd Pavilion

· Worship – August 20th Pavilion

Got any suggestions or recommendations for gospel concerts to host in 2018? If so, please contact a member of the board of deacons.

June 26-30th

MAKER FUN FACTORY

Our program was held inside this year and went as smooth as glass. We had a great team who ministered to approximately 30 children who expressed their delight in many ways. Our sincere thanks to Luana Sevick (and Dennis) for directing our program this year with Kathy Tatala assisting along with many other adults.

Local MISSION Outreach:

Choices Pregnancy Center

Baby Bottle Campaign Total: 324.29

Youth Walk-for-Life Goal: $500.00

Youth Walk-for-Life Total raised: $830.00

What’s New?

A new “Men’s” Bible Study Group has been meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. The group is currently studying the Epistle of James. If you would like more info, please see Deacon, Gary Springer.

This group meets in the Library.

Midweek Bible Study

Wednesday Bible Study Group

12:30 – 1:30 PM

New Study

Topic: “Practical Christian Living”

The Epistle of James

MEET OUR NEWEST

FBCC MEMBERS

The right hand of fellowship was extended to the following brothers and sisters recently:

WELCOME: Gary Springer – May 7th

Gary jumped right in and got his feet wet with ushering, joining the board of deacons, and even heading up a new Men’s Bible Study which formally began in September. Gary is an active volunteer with the WHMA Food Pantry as well as other community outreaches. Gary lives in Coraopolis, is married to Veryl who attends Coraopolis UMC.

WELCOME: Mona Dawgiello – August 6th

Mona (husband Jack) live in McKees Rocks where Mona formerly attended the McKees Rocks Baptist Church. Mona attends the Wednesday Bible Study.

WELCOME: Wray Fanton – August 6th

The Rev. Wray Fanton (wife Tara) is an ordained American Baptist minister and has previously served as a Pastor in an ABC Church. His wife Tara is an ordained Presbyterian minister serving in Paris, PA. Wray and Tara are currently hosting a foreign exchange student from Japan who has been worshiping with us regularly.

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

1 Peter 4:10

That’s Life

I thought I’d let my doctor check me

‘Cause I didn’t feel quite right,

All those aches and pains annoyed me,

And I couldn’t sleep at night.

He could find no real disorder

But he wouldn’t let it rest,

What with Medicare & Blue Cross

It wouldn’t hurt to run a couple tests.

To the hospital he sent me

Though I didn’t feel that bad,

He arranged for them to give me

Every test that could be had.

I was floroscoped and cystoscoped

And my aging frame displayed,

Strapped upon an ice cold table

While my gizzard was x-rayed.

I was checked for worms and tumors

For fungus and the crud,

Then they stuck long needles in me

Taking samples of my blood.

Doctors came and checked me over

Probed and pushed and poked around,

And to make sure I was living

Had me wired for each sound.

They have finally all concluded

Their results have filled a page,

Now I know what will finally kill me

My affliction is “Old Age.”

THINK ABOUT IT!

Phillips Brooks became seriously ill, so severe in fact that even his best friends were not permitted to visit him. When Robert Ingersoll, a famous agnostic, learned of his illness, he went to visit Brooks. To everyone’s surprise, Ingersoll was allowed in to the sick room. Once inside, Ingersoll asked Brooks why he agreed to speak to him but refused to allow any of his close friends into the room. Brooks replied, “I have every confidence of seeing those other friends in the next world. But this may be the last chance I have to speak with you.”

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER @ FBCC

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12,2017

5 P.M. - FELLOWSHIP HALL

MENU:

ROAST BEEF & GRAVY

ROAST TURKEY & GRAVY

MASHED POTATOES

HOMEMADE BREAD DRESSING

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY RELISH

BUTTERED CORN

SOFT ROLLS OR CORN BREAD W/ BUTTER

CHOICE OF APPLE OR PUMPKIN PIE

COST:

The cost is same as last year at @

· 13.95 adults

· children under 6: Free

· children 6 – 12: $7.00.

RESERVATION DEADLINE: November 1ST

Check Payable to: First Baptist Church

Mary Cattley is handling arrangements and collecting the money for this year’s dinner. Please see the sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary to indicate your intention to attend.

Community

Thanksgiving

Service

Thursday – Nov. 16, 2017

7:00 PM

Sharon Presbyterian Church

522 Carnot Road, Moon Twp.