Church Announcements http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:17:03 CDT en-us Copyright 2008 Immanuel Baptist Church of Brockton MA This Week's Verse http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/this-weeks-verse/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/this-weeks-verse/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:22:38 CDT IBC's weekly Bible memory program is for all ages. With a little memorization each week, truths from God's word will take root in your mind and heart.

]]> Second hour workers needed http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/second-hour-workers-needed/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/second-hour-workers-needed/ Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:05:31 CDT Earl Prescottt would appreciate your help during 2nd hour morning & evening services and/or  Wed. evening with the 2-4 year olds. Please see him if you could offer your services in this area. You will be blessed & can use this ministry to glorify God and also be a blessing tot our little ones.

]]> Summer Classes http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/summer-classes/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/summer-classes/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:29:39 CDT IBC is offering three free summer classes on Wednesdays, from 7-8PM.

What is the Bible All About?  (begins 6/25)
An introduction to the Bible, with emphasis on its central message & overall theme. Church Life  (begins 6/18)
An overview of God's purposes for His church and how He uses His people within it. Personal Bible Study  (begins 6/18)
Suggested methods and tools for enhancing your personal study of the Scriptures.

To sign up for a class, fill out a registration request form at the Welcome Center.

]]> What's the Bible All About? http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/whats-the-bible-all-about/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/whats-the-bible-all-about/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:33:41 CDT Enroll in a small group class on Wednesday nights, 7-8PM, beginning June 25 (second session begins July 30).

The Bible is the most widely read, comforting, and important book the world has ever known. We believe it to be the word of God Himself. This course could be considered an introduction to understanding the Bible.

Special attention will be given to the overall message of Scripture - the person and work of Christ.

]]> Teen Ministry Summer Calendar http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/teen-ministry-summer-calendar/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/teen-ministry-summer-calendar/ Tue, 27 May 2008 13:32:53 CDT June, July, & August are the three best reasons to be a student (or a teacher, for that matter).

Pick up a summer youth ministry schedule at the Welcome Center this Sunday, and make your plans to attend! 

]]> Love to Sing? http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/love-to-sing/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/love-to-sing/ Mon, 19 May 2008 10:24:18 CDT Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! If others have told you that your singing is delightful, why not use it for the Lord? Even if you don't know much about music, you can learn as you go along. We'd LOVE to have you in our choir. Please see Brian Hanson, our Choir director, to join. It's a great ministry to be involved in. God gave you a voice... use it for Him!

]]> What's not to love about babies? http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/whats-not-to-love-about-babies/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/whats-not-to-love-about-babies/ Mon, 19 May 2008 10:31:26 CDT Many hands make the work light, especially when it comes to caring for our little ones! Come & join our Nursery ministry, ladies, and take part in making the first few years of our precious children's life a good experience for them in God's house.

]]> Summer Outreach http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/summer-outreach/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/summer-outreach/ Tue, 13 May 2008 07:34:40 CDT IBC regular attendees are encouraged to join in a project this summer to canvass our area with leaflets inviting people to church and sharing the good news of the Gospel. Save the dates: Saturday mornings, June 28-July 19.

]]> Next Week's Verse http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/next-weeks-verse/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/next-weeks-verse/ Tue, 13 May 2008 08:13:17 CDT  

IBC's weekly memory verse is for all all classes and ages. Everyone is encouraged to participate in memorizing God's word. The Bible memory program typically covers one verse per week. It is an essential growth tool for Christians.

]]> Vacation Bible School http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/vacation-bible-school/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/vacation-bible-school/ Tue, 13 May 2008 07:37:37 CDT This year's VBS (July 21-25) is under the direction of Alicia Sheppard. Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways. See Alicia for how you can help, or ask to sign up at the welcome center. VBS is offered for children age 4 through grade 6.

]]> Congratulations http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/congratulations/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/congratulations/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:52:43 CDT Pastor John received his Doctorate degree in Pastoral Theology, and marched in commencement exercises at Bob Jones University in South Carolina, May 3.

]]> VBS Dates Set http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/vbs-dates-set/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/vbs-dates-set/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:54:25 CDT If you regularly attend IBC, please consider helping with this year's Vacation Bible School, scheduled for July 21-25. Sign up at the Welcome Center in the main narthex. If you are not able to be present for during VBS hours but are still willing to help, please see the special section on the sign up sheet.

]]> Wilds Jr. Camp http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/wilds-jr-camp/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/wilds-jr-camp/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:23:30 CDT Brochures for the Jr Camp held in New Hampshire during the week of Aug. 18-22 are available at the Welcome Center. Sign up early as space is limited. Camp is for grades 4 through 7.

]]> Boys' Preaching CD http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/boys-preaching-cd/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/boys-preaching-cd/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:34:25 CDT CD recordings of the boys' preaching exposition from Sunday, March 16, are available. All sermons will be combined on one CD, with separate tracks for each sermon. 

To order, stop by the table in the Narthex next to the Welcome Center and order as you would any other sermon. The date was 3/16, PM service.  

]]> Members' Help Wanted http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/members-help-wanted/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/members-help-wanted/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:23:18 CST Love to cook and need a ministry to be a part of? Why not join our Hospitality Team? Sign up at the Welcome Center & we will occasionally call different people on the team to prepare a nice meal for members who are laid aside 'till they're back on their feet.

]]> Arrival of the Hansons http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/arrival-of-the-hansons/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/arrival-of-the-hansons/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:24:16 CST We are truly thankful for the ministry of Brian and Johanna Hanson, who join us this month in ministry. Brian & Johanna (along with newborn Stefan) have followed what they believe to be God's leading in helping with the ministry here. Both are proficient pianists, and seek to serve the Lord primarily in our music ministry. Brian will head up the music ministry, and work at IBC about 20 hours each week. The Hansons come most recently from South Carolina; please pray as they settle in to our area, and for God's glory in their ministry here.

We are grateful to our Heavenly Father for connecting us with their lives, and look forward to serving our Lord together.

]]> This Week's Verse http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/this-weeks-verse/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/this-weeks-verse/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:11:05 CDT "The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple." (Psalm 19:7)

Sunday school attendees of all ages are encouraged to memorize the scriptures together. Bible memory sheets are available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. This system enables families to study together, as all ages study the same verse each week.

 

]]> Weekly Bible Memory Sheets http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/weekly-bible-memory-sheets/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/weekly-bible-memory-sheets/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:54:54 CST Pass in your 2007 Bible memory /Chronological Bible reading sheets. We're sure it proved to be a blessing to your spiritual life! Great job! Now you can start on the new 2008 Weekly Bible Memory sheet for this first quarter of the new year found at the Welcome Center! Let's start off 2008 making great decisions in the Lord and for His glory!

]]> Next Week's Verse http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/next-weeks-verse/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/next-weeks-verse/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:17:02 CDT  "The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes."(Psalm 19:8)

Everyone throughout IBC is encouraged to memorize our weekly memory verse. This is a way of meditating on scripture and "hiding" it in our hearts. This one-verse approach also simplifies family management so that all ages in each home can work on the same verse together.  

]]> Check out our new site http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/check-out-our-new-site/ http://ibconline.org//church-announcements/check-out-our-new-site/ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:50:34 CDT Thanks for browsing our new website. Take a few moments to browse the site and see the many new features. Expect content to be added over time. Our library of sermons and resources are provided for your spiritual growth.

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