Watch Night Service

Join us for Watchnight 2010 Thursday December 31, 2009 Bread of Life Church 14 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza Aberdeen, MD 21001.

Christmas

Good Morning Bread of Life,

John 3:16 gives us the message of Christmas. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

While this verse is often overlooked as being a "Christmas verse" we can easily see the loving, giving heart of the Father in that he gave His only begotten Son.

God the Father set the example of giving, and it was carried on through the life of Christ while He lived here on this earth. Jesus said in John 14:9b ...he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? This spirit of giving originated with the Father and radiated through the Son, and in turn Jesus commands us to do the same in John 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

This love is not based on feelings or emotions, otherwise Jesus would not have been able to "command" us to love. He is talking about the kind of love He had when He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, "not my will, but thine be done". He is talking about each one of us doing our part in love regardless of what we "feel" like at any given moment.

This is the kind of love that will visit a nursing home and hold the hand of one who is discouraged. This is the kind of love that will cry with another who cries, and rejoice with another who rejoices. This is the kind of love that will look "beyond faults" and see the need.

I encourage you at this wonderful time of year to appreciate our giving God once again, and to minister to the "one anothers" all around us.

Keeping Christ in Christmas,



Stephen Lyons
Senior Pastor, Bread of Life Church

Sunday Worship Service Cancellation/Christmas Program

Good Evening Bread of Life Family, Sunday School and Sunday Worship Service on tomorrow, 20 December are canceled.

The Christmas Play, "Legacy of Love," has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 23 December at 7:00pm.

Please try to avoid driving unless absolutely necessary, the winter storm warning is still affect until tomorrow morning.

Blessings.

Bread of Life Angel Tree/Holiday Giving Program

Good Morning Saints,

Our Bread of Life Family has a unique opportunity to share the love of Christ with others who are in need by sponsoring two families this holiday season through the Angel Tree/Holiday Giving Program. This past year has been a trying one for many. As Pastor has often stated, we all go through different seasons: seasons of not enough, just enough, and more than enough. If you are in a season in which you can be a blessing to someone less fortunate than you are, I ask that you join us in our effort to minister through giving to members within the community who are in need this holiday season. The deadline for donations is Sunday, 20 December. I understand that the request is short notice and it will require a sacrifice on our part; but I believe in my heart that the Lord will honor the sacrifice made. I ask that you seek the Lord as to how He would have you to share.

I will have angels available on Wednesday after bible study. I ask that gifts are wrapped and the angel you choose is attached to the gift. Your donations are not limited only to the suggestions or "wish list" provided by the families.

Household/personal hygiene items should be placed in a box that will be located in the fellowship hall.

Be blessed.

Bread of Life Ministries’ Angel Tree & Holiday Giving Program Details

Announcements (12/10/09)

Special Announcement: Are you utilizing your gifts and talents within the Kingdom? If the answer is no, opportunities exist for you to do so. “The son of man did not come to be served, but to serve and give His life for a ransom for many.” Let us all use Jesus’ example of servitude. The following areas are just a few of which help is needed: Hospitality, Ushers, and Nursery Caretakers. Please contact Elder or Deaconess Pugh for more information as to how you can begin serving today!

This week’s announcements are as follows:

- 10 DEC - 7:30 pm Music Ministry Rehearsal
- 11 DEC - 6:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 13 DEC - 11:00 am Sunday Worship Service
- 13 DEC - 3:00 pm Bread of Life Church Anniversary Service
- 16 DEC - 7:00 pm Bible Study/H.O.P.E.

Additional Announcements:


- 18 DEC – Christmas Play “Dress Rehearsal”
- 19 DEC - 6:00 pm Christmas Play "Legacy of Love"
- 20 DEC - Baptism - Sis Danielle Eubanks
- 22 DEC – Ministry Development Training
- 23 DEC – Bible Study/H.O.P.E. are cancelled
- 25 DEC – CHRISTMAS
- 31 DEC - 10:00 pm Watch Night Service

- Registration is still open through 15 December for the Kingdom Basketball League sponsored by Rooted Bible Fellowship. The first practice is scheduled for January 4th. Please contact Brother Conner to register or for additional information.

Important Future Dates:

January: Regular Monthly Events

February:07 February – Super Bowl Sunday
14 February – Always and Forever Banquet

For more information in reference to any of this week's announcements or to submit information for inclusion, please email Sis. Mims at charnell.mims@us.army.mil

Announcements (12/04/09)

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift, the gift of grace.

This week's announcements are as follows:

- 04 DEC - 7:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 05 DEC - 8:00 am Women's Fellowship Breakfast and Shopping
- 06 DEC - Leadership Council Meeting - Reminder: Next year’s budget is due!!!
- 08 DEC - Teacher Development Training
- 09 DEC - 7:30 pm Bible Study/H.O.P.E.
- 09 DEC - Deadline for Church Anniversary Dinner sign up. A sign up sheet has been posted on the bulletin board for the Church Anniversary Dinner. Please take a moment to see what dish you would like to bring. The point of contact is Sis Ann Tisdale.

Additional Announcements:

Request that you invite family and friends to join our Bread of Life Family in for our 8th year church anniversary and our musical production of “Legacy of Love.”

- 13 DEC - 3:00 pm Bread of Life Church Anniversary
- 19 DEC - 6:00 pm Christmas Play "Legacy of Love"
- 20 DEC - Baptism - Sis Danielle Eubanks
- 31 DEC - 10:00 pm Watch Night Service

- Kingdom Basketball League: Rooted Bible Fellowship is sponsoring a Basketball clinic for the youth in our community. Registration is now through December 15th; with the first practice on January 4th. Please contact Brother Conner to register or for additional information.

- Ushers Needed: Anyone interested in serving as an usher, please contact Elder Pugh or Deaconess Pugh.

- Nursery Caretakers Needed: Anyone interested in assisting in the nursery please contact Sis Bryant. Those who have nursery age children are also strongly encouraged to assist in this ministry.

Important Future Dates:

January: Regular Monthly Events
February:07 February – Super Bowl Sunday
14 February – Always and Forever Banquet

Christmas

Warm Christmas Greetings to you and your family!

The greatest announcement the world has ever received is found in Luke 2:10-12: “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. [11] Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. [12] This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

During this most wonderful time of the year, we as Christians are not only receivers of this announcement; we are also to share the good news by announcing to a lost world that Jesus Christ has come to give them life more abundantly. This "announcement" is often communicated through the way we live our lives in front of our fellow co-workers, friends, and family members. While they will often not read a Bible placed in front of them, we must realize that our lives are often the "Bible" that people are reading and the "announcement" they are listening to.

Below, you will find information for an event of the Christmas Season here at Bread of Life Church. You are encouraged to attend, as well as invite your friends and family to visit the church with you.

Annual Christmas Play-“Legacy of Love”
Featuring the Bread of Youth and Kingdom Kids
Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM.

It is often helpful to sit down and make a list of 5-10 people you would like to invite, and then make it a goal to invite as many as possible on that list.

Thank you for helping us make this announcement!

Christmas Blessings,
Stephen A. Lyons, Senior Pastor
Bread of Life Church
www.breadoflifeministries.org

December Announcements

This week's announcements are as follows:
- 26 NOV - Thanksgiving Day
- 29 NOV - 9:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service
- 29 NOV - 2:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 02 DEC - 7:30 pm Bible Study/H.O.P.E.
- 03 DEC - 7:30 pm Music Ministry Rehearsal

Additional Announcements:
- 04 DEC – 7:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 05 DEC - 8:00 am Women's Fellowship Breakfast and Shopping
- 06 DEC - Leadership Council Meeting - Reminder: Next year’s budget is due!!!
- 08 DEC - Teacher Development Training
- 13 DEC - 3:00 pm Bread of Life Church Anniversary
- 19 DEC - Christmas Play "Legacy of Love"
- 31 DEC – 10:00 pm Watch Night Service

- Kingdom Basketball League: Rooted Bible Fellowship is sponsoring a Basketball clinic for the youth in our community. Registration is now through December 15th; with the first practice on January 4th. Please contact Brother Conner to register or for additional information.

- Ushers Needed: Anyone interested in serving as an usher, please contact Elder Pugh or Deaconess Pugh.

- Nursery Caretakers Needed: Anyone interested in assisting in the nursery please contact Sis Bryant. Those who have nursery age children are also strongly encouraged to assist in this ministry.

Important Future Dates:

January: Regular Monthly Events
February:07 February – Super Bowl Sunday
14 February – Always and Forever Banquet

For our hope is in Jesus Christ, Be Blessed.
Sis Charnell Mims

This Week's Announcements 11/18

Praise the Lord Saints, what an awesome God we serve,


This week's announcements are as follows:

- 19 NOV - 7:30 pm Music Ministry Rehearsal
- 20 – 22 NOV - Family Retreat at Sandy Cove (Registration begins at 4:00 pm)
- 20 NOV - 6:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 22 NOV - 9:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service/Baptism
- 22 NOV - 2:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 26 NOV - Thanksgiving Day
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- 05 DEC - Women's Fellowship Breakfast and Shopping
- 13 DEC - 3:00 pm Bread of Life Church Anniversary
- 19 DEC - Christmas Play "Legacy of Love"

Play Rehearsal Reminder

Good Afternoon Saints!

There will be play rehearsal this Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will also be rehearsal on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please remember to bring sunglasses for rehearsal! Thank you!

Have a Blessed Day!

Greetings Bread of Life!

Rooted Bible Fellowship is sponsoring a Basketball clinic for the youth in our community. Click here to be taken to www.bolministries.net so that you may download the document containing the details of the program. This will be a great opportunity for fun and fellowship with others in the Kingdom of God and to share Christ with those who may not know Him. Please note this is not a church exclusive program. This program is for all the children of the Harford County Community.

For more information and to sign up, contact Brother Arbel Connor.
Blessings,
Pastor Lyons

Baptism Class Sunday 11-15-2009

Blessings Bread of Life,

I thank God for you in my prayers.



There will be a Baptism class for all Sunday School classes this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All baptism candidates are required to attend Baptism class before they are baptized. For our new members, this is a part of your Discipleship Training. Come out and join us as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord.

In His Name

Rev. Stephen A. Lyons

Senior Pastor, Bread of Life Church

Weekly Announcements (Beginning 11/13/2009)

This week’s announcements are as follows:

- 13 NOV - 6:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 15 NOV - 9:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service
- 18 NOV - 7:30 pm Bible Study/HOPE

Additional Announcements:
- 20 – 22 NOV - Family Retreat at Sandy Cove
- 26 NOV - Thanksgiving Day

Upcoming Events:

- 05 DEC - Women's Fellowship Breakfast and Shopping
- 13 DEC - Bread of Life Church Anniversary
- 19 DEC - Christmas Play "Legacy of Love"

Weekly Announcements (11/8 - 11/14)

Greetings Family, please note that there has been several changes to this month’s calendar. The Men’s Retreat that was scheduled for 20-22 November has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Ministry Development Training on 24 November, Family Night on 25 November, and the Men’s Fellowship Breakfast have all been canceled.

This week’s announcements are as follows:

- 06 NOV - 6:30 pm Christmas Play Rehearsal
- 07 NOV - 8:00 am Women's Fellowship Breakfast (Golden Corral)
- 08 NOV - 9:30 am Sunday School/Worship Service
- 10 NOV – 7:30 pm Teachers Development Training
- 11 NOV - 7:30 pm Bible Study "The Thought Life"

Additional Announcements:

- 26 NOV - Thanksgiving Day

Upcoming Events:

- 05 DEC - Women's Fellowship Breakfast and Shopping
- 13 DEC – Bread of Life Church Anniversary
- 19 DEC - Christmas Play "Legacy of Love"

November Announcements

- 10 NOV – 7:30 pm Teacher Development Training
- 11 NOV - Veteran's Day
- 20-22 NOV - Men’s Retreat at Sandy Cove
- 21 NOV - 12:15 pm W.O.V.E.N Farewell Fellowship for Jada/DC trip to see the play “The Clean Up Woman”
- 24 NOV – 7:30 pm Ministry Development Training
- 25 NOV – 6:00 pm Family Night
- 26 NOV - Thanksgiving Day
- 28 NOV - 8:00 am Men's Fellowship Breakfast (Golden Corral)

Upcoming Events:

- 05 DEC - Women's Fellowship Breakfast and Shopping
- 13 DEC – 4:00 pm Bread of Life Church Anniversary
- 19 DEC - Christmas Play "Legacy of Love"
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