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Offering AdmOnitiOn
April 21, 2013
Dr. Mullins will also be providing the message tonight at our 6 p.m. service. Please join us!
Welcome Tom Mullins!
The ABT Children’s Choirpresents
April 28 at 6 p.m.Free Admission
Message by Pastor Prevo
Welcome to
ABT Blood Drive TODAY! Noon - 5 p.m.
Give the gift of Life in the Kingdom Seekers' Classroom (RM 110)
April 296:30 p.m, - 8:30 p.m.
in the ABT Cafeteria
Free AdmissionPlease sign up in the lobby
Child care available.
Monday
We give today without regard to our “stuff,” but in obedience to God’s Word. After this life there is Heaven, and on this earth, provision blessing for a lifetime.
Mother’s Day Sunday!
May 12, 11 a.m.
• RecognitionofalltheLadies
• SpecialMusic• Messageby
PastorPrevo• ARoseforall
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All Ladies Choir: Information to come.
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Visit www.abtlive.org.Tell friends and relatives everywhere so they can get
the same blessing you get every Sunday!
Fellowship DinnerABT
Philly Cheese steak sandwiChPotato delightstrawberry shortCake
Wednesday, april 24 at 6 p.m.adult- $4 Child- $3
At the end of the 1980’s, the Berlin Wall came down. To many of the “Baby
Boomers” it was hard to conceive a time when there
would be an access from West Germany to the East, free of barriers. This was a time of great jubilation, not only in Germany, but in all of the free world. However, the wall may have gone down, but the East Germans were “free” in an elusive sense. Their freedom had more to do with access to a cultural market rather than a cultivating Maker.Today, the word “freedom” is trapped in semantics. When we consider what our forefathers sought as “freedom,” it was the right to pursue their own destiny; “freedom” meant self-determination. Today, the word “freedom” has been defined as the right to lasciviousness. Even the Soviet leadership banned western influence because of its decadence. Yet, their godless culture only caused people to fill one empty hole with another.In John 8, Jesus proclaimed Himself as the Light (v.12), but His audience was so culturally biased that they would not comprehend anything outside of their darkened understanding. They were blinded by a barrier of sin far stronger and more secure than the Berlin Wall could ever be. However, Jesus still told them how to tear it down!“If you abide in my word, you are my disciples indeed. You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” V.33Unfortunately, no light bulbs came on. “We’ve never been slaves!” they responded.Let’s face it, we often get reality wrong. It doesn’t matter how we define our existence or deny our present state, Paul tells us we are slaves to the one we obey. (Romans 6:16) We can be slaves to sin or slaves to righteousness; it’s our choice.When we came to know Christ, He didn’t break down a wall just so we would end up in a different cell in the same prison. Psalm 146:7 states that “He gives freedom to the prisoners.” If the Son has made you free, you are free indeed; we have the ability to determine our allegiance. We have the ability to defy sin; we have self-determination.Walls are only made from concrete and rebar, but nothing is as impenetrable as sin. The Good News is, if we abide in the Word of Christ, we will never be trapped behind it.
" Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." Galatians 5:1
we need 3 or 4 helPers for our bus Ministry. these are PeoPle who would ride the bus on the
route and helP get Children on and off. this is a vital Part of the Ministry. for More inforMation, ContaCt Pastor Chris at 333-6535 or eMail at
we’d like to add a bus route in 2013! we have the bus and there are Plenty of
boys and girls to PiCk uP, but we need you!
here’s what it takes to run a bus route:a bus CaPtaina bus drivera bus helPer
a bus seCretarywhere do you fit?
for More inforMation, ContaCt Pastor Chris at 333-6535 or eMail at
CATCH THE VISIONIN 2013!
filled!
filled!
Tearing Down Walls
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Premarital SeminarBefore you plan a wedding, plan a marriage!
Beginning May 1, 2013Rm. 111, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.This seven-week seminar is for those who are planning to marry, recently married, or those who want to brush up on the basics. The cost for the seminar is $70/couple.* Seminar topics include: reasons for marriage, four foundational principles for marriage, five phases of marriage, finances, communication, children, in-laws, and sexual intimacy in marriage. To register, call 333-6535 or fill out the form below and either place it in the offering plate or mail it to Anchorage Baptist Temple,
Register on line at www.ancbt.org or fill out the below form and place in the offering plate.
*Cost includes books and workbooks
Name__________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City___________________________________State__________ Zip_______
Phone Number_______________________________
Email___________________________________________________
Age ____________ Wedding Date (if known)________________
" I will freely sacrifice to You; I will praise Your name, O Lord, for it is good." Psalms 54:6
Information on Wills and Living TrustsJoe Asbury will be at ABT on Sunday, April 28 to answer questions and (if needed) provide services regarding Estate planning.
Spring Tea Meeting
Friday, April 26 10 a.m. - Noonin the VIP Room
Next Meeting on May 10
Sun's 6 p.m. 4-yr-olds - 2 workersWed's 7:30 p.m. 4-yr-olds - 2 workers 5-yr-olds - 2 workers
Contact Pastor Tony Smith at333-6535 or [email protected].
Summer Temple Tots’
NEEDS
Begins Sunday, May 19 and Wed., May 22
Teacher AppreciationWeek!May 6- May 10
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Congratulationsto those adults who are celebrating birthdays
and anniversaries this week!
BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES04/22 Timothy & Brenda Fogleman Norman & Yvonne Lopes04/23 Zack & Beth Madren
04/25 Glenn & Cindy Alkire Dustin & Rosalynn Lasley04/26 Edgar & Veva Haas
04/21 Chris Voss Robert Williams04/22 Erin Ealum Michelle White Trevor Woodhouse04/23 Jonathan Barnes Jodie Carter Glenn DeGuzman Jeff LaVoice Butch Lewis Leona Martin Bobbi Jo Mersdorf
04/24 Jessie Davis Stephanie Harder Chin Mayes Thomas Walker04/25 Richard Hotchkiss Ray Morton04/26 Mary Barnhart Shawna Bills Rudy Bosley Kevin Harris Karen Piper04/27 Tony Fisher
GOD gives the increase.Saved this Week ............................ 14Total Saved 2013 ........................ 307Total Baptized 2013 ..................... 45 Total Joined 2013 ......................... 71
BaptizedSamantha Carey, Barbara PetersonMarilyn Peterson, Marchea SovdeFaith Williams, Caleb Winckowski
Joined by StatementSharayon Hopson
anChorage baptist temple6401 e. northern lights blvd.
anChorage, aK 99504 T: 907.333.6535 • F: 907.929.9851
www.ancbT.org • Dr. Jerry Prevo, PasTor
Four ServiceSall wiTh DiFFerenT Music anD Messages
this WeeK’s serviCes
sunDay
sunDay school ......10:00 a.m.Worship serviCe .... 11:00 a.m.evening serviCe .......6:00 p.m.
weDnesDay serviCe ...................7:30 p.m.
FOR WOmeN:• Drugand Alcoholism • EatingDisorders• Sexual Addiction
FOR meN:• Drugand Alcoholism• SexualAddiction
FOR meN AND WOmeN:• DivorceCare •Depression
ThursDays, rM. 207 (7 - 9 P.M.) conTacT PasTor Tony sMiTh aT 333-6535 or
www.recoveryabt.orgChild care volunteer needed on Thursday nights.
Contact Pastor Tony Smith333-6535 or [email protected].
• GriefShare• AngerResolution
thursdays at 7 P.M.rooM 110riCk reinhart
Top THREE Bus Routes out of 14
Route Team Captain RidersApril 14, 2013
21B Desoto 459 Watkins 3421A Brandon 32
317 RIDERS!
Congratulations Team for doing anoutstanding job!
" But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life." Romans 6:22
Pastor’s Class Auditorium Sunday - 10 a.m.
Nursery NeedsFor our regular weekly services
sunday 6 P.M.toddler i - 1 adult
wed. 7:30 P.M. toddler i - 1 adult
toddler ii - 1 adultPlease ContaCt Pastor tony sMith at
333-6535 or [email protected].
Anchorage Christian Schools(907) 337-9575
Preschool, K-12
Enrolling now for
2013-2014 school yEar!
• Over 700 Students• Full Academic Program: Computer Education, AP Literature, and Calculus• Interscholastic
Sports Programs• Music and Band Programs• Accredited• Bus Service• 250,000 Sq. Ft. Campus• 3 Gyms
A safe, caring environment for your child!
“Where God reigns in the entireeducational
process.”
Thisnextweekwewillhavetwo nights to fellowship, pray and prepare for Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes. Tonight, in room 202, we will meet right after the
eveningservicetoprepareshoeboxes,maketoys, and tame stuffed animals. On Thursday, we will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. in room 221.
for ages 50+Join us for a walk
the
SeniorsMoveon
big gyM M-w-f 9:30 -10:30 a.M.
• 11 a.m. LiL’ KIDS church helper• 10 and 11 a.m .“On-call” Sunday School
substitute teachers and helpers• “On-Call” Bus Captain• “On-Call” Bus Driver• Fifth Grade girls' helper, 11 a.m.
ContaCt Pastor Chris at 333-6535 or [email protected] to
get involved!
Moms in Prayer - Room110New Day and Time: Tuesdays 11 a.m.-Noon
Come pray with us for your childrenand schools; no experience necessary. SeeLorettaRailingorjustshowup!Childcareisavailableforasmallfee.
ABT’s Sunday Adult Bible Fellowships, 10 a.m.
Get Acquainted! Get Connected! Get Involved!
14 Classes from which to choose!Pastor’s Auditorium Class Multi-generational couples/singles AuditoriumAmbassadors’Class Multi-generationalcouples/singles Rm.111Couples’Class Multi-generationalcouples30'sandup VIPRoomFaithbuilders’Class Multi-generationalcouples/singles Rm.212FIRSTClass NewChristians/NewMembers Rm.119KingdomSeekers’Class Multi-generationalcouples/singles Rm.110KoreanClass KoreanSpeaking Rm.113LadiesForChristClass Women’sClass Rm.118Marriage Builders’ Class Married/engaged couples (all ages) CafeteriaPathfinders’Class Adultcouples/singles Rm.208RealLife SingleAdults30andup Rm.202SeniorSaints’Class 60’sandup Rm117SpanishClass SpanishSpeaking Rm.209Velocity180* YoungAdults18-35Couples/Singles Rm.207*(Startsat9:45a.m.)
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doN’t worry, god’S beSt iS yourSThemeThis life is temporary. Believers should never worry about material possessions. God has promised us His best.
Scripture ReadingGenesis 45:16-21 “And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh’s house, saying, Joseph’s brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land. Now thou art commanded, this do ye; take you wagons out of the land of Egypt for your little ones, and for your wives, and bring your father, and come. Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is your’s. And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way.”
Relating to the ScriptureIn the story of Joseph, we remember that he was sold into Egyptian slavery by his brothers, but God blessed him and he became the second in authority in all of Egypt.
During famine, Joseph’s brothers came from Canaan to buy food. Joseph, forgiving his brothers, gave them plenty and sent them back to Canaan to bring their entire family back to Egypt where they would live out the famine in prosperity and abundance. Pharaoh, the leader of Egypt and Joseph’s friend, assures them in verse 20, “regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.” Not only were they to be provided for their return to Egypt, but Pharaoh also gave them provisions for the return trip (v21).
Many times while making our living here on earth, we sometime forget that the “stuff” that is so important now, will one day be left behind. As believers, we are not to spend our lives worrying about material possessions. For God, who blesses greater than any Egyptian Pharaoh, has promised all of Heaven for us. Like Pharaoh, but in a much greater way, He promises to provide for us all during life’s journey from earth to glory.
Offering Admonition/ConfessionWe give today without regard to our “stuff,” but in obedience to God’s Word. After this life there is Heaven, and on this earth, provision blessing for a lifetime.
aPril 21, 2013
Remember Why You Were Created
Introduction: If it was not for God, nothing we know now would exist. We would not exist. It was God who created the heavens, earth, and us.Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (NKJ)Gen. 1:26 “Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness”; (NKJ)
I. Thereasonforeverythingcomesfrom________alone. A.EverythingexistsbecauseofHis__________. B.EverythingisforHisglory.Rom.1:20 II. Thepurposeofeverythingistobring____________toGod.1Cor.10:31 A. _________isthegloryofGod? B. _________isthegloryofGod? 1. ___________revealsourCreator'sglory. 2. God'sgloryisbestseenin____________________.Heb.1:1 C. WearecommandedtorecognizeHisglory,honorHisglory,declareHisglory,
praiseHisglory,reflectHisglory,and___________forHisglory. 1. Intheentireuniverse,onlytwoofGod'screationsfailtobringgloryto
Him:__________________(________)and______(___________). III. HowCanYouBringGlorytoGod?John17:4 A. Whenanythingincreationfulfillsits____________,itbringsglorytoGod. B.WebringglorytoGodby_________________Him.Worshipisourfirst
responsibilitytoGod.
How do we worship God? A practical example is given to us in:
Matt. 2:1-2 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." (NKJ)
1. Leaveyour__________activitiesandcometo_________. 2. BringHimthe__________oftithesandofferings. 3. __________Godinsteadofthewaysoftheworld. C.______________isfarmorethanpraising,singing,andprayingtoGod. 1. Worshipisalifestyleof____________Godinalltheareasofourlife.
Following Christ is not just a matter of believing; it also includes _______________and _______________ to love the family of God and
worshiping God at - His ______________.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
If you’ve been blessed by today’s sermon, visit our Tape Table in the lobby at the end of the service and order a copy for yourself or a friend. Past services are also available on DVD ($10) or CD ($4).
