The Scriptures - The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is the record of God's revelation of Himself to man. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, as its matter.

God - There is only one living and true God. The eternal God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.

Man - Man was created by the special act of God, in His own image, and is the crowning work of His creation. Man sinned against God so Christ died to make man acceptable before God.

Salvation - Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, sanctification, and glorification.

God's Purpose of Grace - Election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which He regenerates, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. All true believers endure to the end. Those whom God has accepted in Christ, and sanctified by His Spirit, will never fall away from the state of grace, but shall persevere to the end.

The Church - The New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a local body of believers who are associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel ... and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. This church is an autonomous body. The New Testament speaks also of the church as the body of Christ which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages.

Baptism & the Lord's Supper - Baptism is the act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.

The Lord's Day - The first day of the week is the Lord's Day. It commemorates the resurrection of Christ from the dead and should be employed in exercises of worship and spiritual devotion.

Note: The above is a summary of our beliefs; for the official and more thorough explanation with supporting Scripture references, please see “The 2000 Baptist Faith and Message” available at amherstbaptist.com.

AFTER THE WORSHIP SERVICE, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR DNA (DISCUSION ‘N APPLICATION)

GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES AND ARE PRIMARILY LOCATED IN THE EDUCATIONAL

WING. A GREETER WILL BE HAPPY TO ESCORT YOU TO A DNA GROUP AND INTRODUCE YOU TO THE

DISCUSSION LEADER.

CHILDREN & YOUTH CLASSES:

Nursery—Nursery (across from Ladies’ Restroom)

Pre-K & K—Room 9 Grades 1-2—Room 24

Grades 3-4—Room 26 Grades 5-7—Room 25

Grades 8-12—Youth Rm. downstairs (near kitchen)

ADULT DNA CLASSES:

Young Adult DNA—Room S3

Women’s DNA—Library

Men’s DNA— D2

Coed DNA (Gagnon)—Across from kitchen

Coed DNA (Napoli, J)—Room S2

It is the vision of Amherst Baptist Church that

every one of its members becomes a

thriving, multiplying, joy-filled follower of Jesus Christ, whose understanding of God is

always deepening — to the glory of God

and to the building of His kingdom.

March 1, 2020

Amherst Baptist Church

Amherst Baptist Youth Group AmherstBaptist.com

3/1– ‘Tortured for Christ’@ ABC—6p

3/2- Men’s Prayer/ABC —9:30a

3/3- New Beg. Food Pantry 5:45-8pm

3/4 -AWANA/AWANA Chat 6:30om

Spin Off @ 7pm

3/6– New Beg. Food Pantry 9-11a

Powerhouse Youth Group 7pm Nursery Care is available for infants and toddlers during the

entire service. A greeter will be happy to escort you to the

nursery and introduce you to our wonderful nursery volunteers.

March

Birthdays

3/2-

Theresa Fazzolari

3/3– Chad Helmer

Jason Kerkeslager

3/4- Mike Gagnon

Braeden Popp

3/6- Carolyn Klemann

Madison Topanek

March

Anniversaries

3/4– Mark/Patti

Schifferle

3/8-Jeff/Grace Friedman

Continue praying about

whom to invite to church.

We also have several ‘new

faces’ @ ABC & encour-

age all to engage in one or

more of our many events.

F

E

B

R

U

A

R

Y

March 1, 2020 DISCIPLES MAKING DISCIPLES

THE LEGACY OF MULTIPLYING

II KINGS 2, 4

Pastor Eric Napoli

MARK THE DATE!! We are planning a Bible History Workshop for those interested in digging deeper in origins, culture and historical relevance of the Old Testament. It is scheduled for March 14th between 9am-12pm.

Let Pastor Eric know if you’re interested or sign up in the lobby!

Also approaching this Spring, The IF Women’s Retreat is

scheduled for Saturday, April 18th from 9am-4pm. Join us for

a time that allows us to focus on the person of Jesus. This

full-day event includes: IF Streaming speakers, worship,

teaching, prayer, food (AM/PM) and conversation! Register

at: www.amherstbaptist.com.

$20 early bird fee (due by 4/1), $25 (after 4/1). Colleen will

be available to talk to at the display near the coatroom.

Please make plans to view the movie, “Tortured for

Christ”, which is the amazing story of Voice of the

Martyrs founder, Richard Wurmbrand. Here tonight

at 6pm. It is free and we hope all who are interested

will attend! Filmed entirely on location in Romania,

this production is an incredible testimony of God's

love in the most difficult of circumstances.

Free Screening @ ABC on March 1st at 6pm. (Recommended for ages 12 & up)

As we have mentioned in the past,

we have access to this resource and

are providing an opportunity for

some “training” to those interested!

Sign up for this session on Wed,

March 11th at 6p. Here a the church!

(RSVP with Pastor Scott).

INSURANCE & POINTS REDUCTION CLASS

Saturday, March 28, 2019 9:00am-3:45pm

@ Amherst Baptist Church

Instructor: Mr. Charles F. Husvar Jr. ;

New York Cert. Master Instructor #2045

Pro Paradigm Ltd. Agency #5165.

Registration: $30.00 per person. Checks are payable to Pro Paradigm Ltd., in advance of

class. (Mail checks with contact info. to: Amherst Baptist Church, 100 Willow Ridge,

Amherst, NY, 14228). Email ABC@amherstbaptist.com or call 716-691-9456.

Additional Info: All materials and workbook provided., including 1/2 hour lunch (provided by

ABC). Spaces are limited to 40 participants!! Bring a pen or pencil & your Driver's License.

Benefits: Receive a reduction of up to 4 points off your driving record and /or a minimum of

a 10% reduction in auto liability, no-fault and collision premiums each year (for 3 years) for

the principle operator of a vehicle. See Karen Daniel or Pastor Scott.

Please note, there is a follow

up for our Ministry Fair in

May. We need to effectively

identify our ministry, its

need and its outlook as it

will be presented in the best way possible. Clear,

concise steps are imperative so it makes sense to

the attendees. Next meeting is next Sun, March

8th after DNA! Thanks for participating!!