First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus

Thank you all so much for the likes, shares, prayers, and generosity. Reach day was a HUGE success. We are still waiting on final numbers but as of 9:00pm Frid...ay. We exceeded our goal of $8,000 for new ATV and had over $2000 in camper scholoarships. We are so blessed do ministry at Cortland Bible Camp with such generous and loving folks. Please Pray that we can find a ATV that can be delivered to camp before the camp season starts. There is currently a supply issue and manufacturing is being held up.

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From our missionaries, John and Elva Beach (written by Elva): "Please pray for my husband and me today. He complained of chest pains after lunch and our doctor told me to call the ambulance. The paramedics performed an EKG here at our house and said they didn’t see indications of a heart attack, but they wanted to take him to the hospital for tests. The worst part is that, because of the pandemic, I was not able to go with him and am not able to visit him. I just spoke to him on the phone and he said that he doesn’t have any pain and he wants to come home. It looks like he will be admitted and kept for observation. Please pray that the tests are clear and that his heart is ok. Pray for both of us as we are apart from each other. I know the Lord is able to carry us through. Thank you!"

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Still singing this from this morning's service: A wonderful saviour is Jesus my Lord A wonderful Saviour to me He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock... Where rivers of pleasure I see A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord He taketh my burden away He holdeth me up and I shall not be moved He giveth me strength as my day When clothed in His brightness Transported I rise To meet Him in Clouds of the sky His perfect salvation, His wonderful love I'll shout with the millions on high He hideth my soul in the clef of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land He hideth my life in the depths of his love And covers me there with his hand === https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PtZsYsBbsI

Our missionary to Juarez, Mexico, is with his Savior. ===== "Un guerrero, un soldado del Señor, partió hoy. Hoy esta gozando de la presencia del Señor y de su esposa, hermana Joy. Misionero Pedro Raymond, Le vamos a extrañar mucho!. Nunca le vamos a olvidar. 'Pero confiamos, y más quisiéramos estar ausentes del cuerpo, y PRESENTES AL SEÑOR.'" 2 Corintios 5:8 ------

"A Worthwhile Resolution," 2 Peter 1 ------- Dan Rhoda, Director, Cortland Bible Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReA3MdkvlNM&pbjreload=101

Mark your calendars AND spread the word.

Sight and Sound production of Noah this Friday evening on TBN.

from the children's home ministry on the Yucatan that our church supports

a reminder from the Sunday message

(No services this Sunday or next.)

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are NEW EVERY MORNING . . . " [from Lamentations 3]

Merry Christmas

a word from Dave Wilcox at Camp Bayouca

You are welcome to join us for this special service Thursday evening.

So important, as this is of eternal value, unlike the gifts we will be giving and receiving this Christmas.

from our missionaries, the Jewells, in Central African Republic: "Please pray for happenings this month. It has been busy already. Charlie is heading to Bangassou tomorrow. He will teach long hours in the Bible School and then on the 12th there is a big regional meeting for voting new committee for the association. Then he comes back on the 15th.... "Julie's and Brice's wedding is on the 18th. Anyone want to fly in for that? ;-) "And then there is Christmas. "Thank you for your prayers for the ministry here for CAR and us for God's Glory."

Dave Wilcox shares an interesting story of how God has been providing for Camp Bayouca in recent weeks.

This looks interesting for anyone who not only enjoys listening to Messiah but also singing along.

from our missionaries to the C.A.R. (Africa), Charlie and Gai Jewell : Charlie is traveling, by road with 5 other pastors, to Grimari tomorrow. He will leave at 5 am from here. Pray for traveling mercies, no vehicle problems. it is between Sibut and Bambari.. It will take him about 5 hours of driving time. He will be back on Friday afternoon. Please pray. Then we will have our Thanksgiving dinner. And.... YES! we found and bought turkey legs. M-m-m-m. Now to find my marinade ...recipes. and how much cooking time etc. I'm planning on pies and homemade dinner rolls too. so much to do. but isn't that what holidays are for? ;-) I have one can of cranberry sauce left.. ;-) God Bless you all. May this Thanksgiving be full of good memories of family and friends.

It is rare that we post something on this page that encourages reader participation. Today we are. This is an idea borrowed from a pastor friend. 1) Take time to read Psalm 145, a prayer for the grateful. 2) Take all -- or any one or so -- of the five hooks upon which the psalmist hangs his thoughts about the unsearchable greatness of God: His works, His goodness, His love, His kingdom, and His faithfulness. 3) Add below a few lines of your own of gratitude to God.... What an opportunity this is to encourage one another as we share here the next few days!

A good reminder from New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms: Pray before you vote tomorrow. https://www.albanyupdate.com/pray-then-vote/

The National Honor Society of Cincinnatus Central School will be holding its annual fall Red Cross Blood Drive here at the church on Tuesday, November 10, from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. The Red Cross is in dire need for blood. Please consider helping to save a life. You may register online: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

prayer request from our missionaries, the Jewells, in Central African Republic

We are holding "Trunk or Treat" this Saturday, October 31, from 5-7 pm, in the parking lot of the George Caldwell Agency on Rt 26 in Cincinnatus (across from the bank). MASKS ARE REQUIRED BY ALL IN ORDER TO ENTER. YOU WILL BE DIRECTED WHERE TO ENTER AND EXIT SO THAT DISTANCING CAN BE ACHIEVED. Here’s hoping for a safe/fun evening for the kids (and adults). See you Saturday!!

a glimpse of what is happening at Casa Hogar Rancho el Palomar, near Campeche, Mexico

As church attendance numbers fade across the nation and online services become very convenient (who doesn't love not getting ready in the morning or leaving the... home?!), it's important to remember why church attendance for you and your family matters so much. You can't serve from your sofa. You can't have community of faith on your sofa. You can't experience the power of a room full of believers worshipping together on your sofa. Christians aren't consumers either. We are contributors. We don't watch. We engage. We give. We sacrifice. We encourage. We do life together. The church needs you. And you need the church. Wherever you are, find a local church where you and your family can be part of community and use your talents to advance the kingdom and reach others. To come alongside one another physically, not just through a screen. While I'm grateful for technology to keep people connected that can't physically come to a facility or need to be away, it's absolutely not like being in the building. Never will be. Yes, church on the sofa is nice. But it'll never be the same as church in the sanctuary.

With the recent purchase of better video equipment and the updating our internet service, the MORNING VIDEO MESSAGES are now available on our website, www.fbccinnatus.org. Once on the website, click SERMONS and then scroll down to view a message of your choice. The Sunday message is usually ready by Monday night.

"Don't go round hungry" Our food truck will be back, Monday Sept. 21st at 4:PM

Remembering Judah Please read down through this for the details.

It's not too late to consider this educational alternative for your child(ren). [Grandparents, have you thought about helping make something like this available for your grandchildren?]

A great reminder

The message from this past Sunday," The Priority of Praise" (Psalm 150) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1d18wCSoZo&feature=youtu.be

It is great to announce that Bayouca BBQ is here! Join us as we host a drive through chicken BBQ on August 28th. Order and pay online at Bayouca.com by August 20th. We look forward to seeing you here!

The latest from Cortland Bible Camp, with a special prayer request for this week.

America Red Cross Blood Drive First Baptist Church of Cincinnatus gymnasium 2608 Baptist Ave, Cincinnatus, NY Wed Jul 22, 10:00 AM - 3:00: PM... The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Pastor King continues his Wednesday night study on the topic of God's grace, reminding us that God's grace will find us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDJyi1KKhQo&feature=emb_logo

Pastor King continues his Wednesday night study on grace, sharing tonight about God’s grace to Adam and Eve after they sinned in the Garden of Eden. This current study is entitled, Precious, Persistent Grace of God." https://youtu.be/a778fBzE1Zk

The staff is getting ready for this venture. It looks like a great opportunity for our young people -- especially with so many youth activities being canceled for so many months. Pray for these weeks . .. if possible, maybe you can encourage some young people to participate in this opportunity..

a sneak peak at the camp Cortland Bible Camp will be holding camp at for two weeks later this month -- looks like a great spot

Pastor King starts a new Wednesday night series on the topic of grace: The Precious, Persistent Grace of God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF1tYIXAkKE&feature=youtu.be

Looking for something to do this summer?

Pastor King concludes his Wednesday night series on Treasuring the Word of God," focusing on applying God's Word to our lives, taking action. (James 1:22-25) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn5otxbwCME&feature=youtu.be

Check this out -- Cortland Bible Camp

Pastor King continues his Wednesday evening study on "Treasuring God's Word." This week's focus: "God's Word Doesn't Change" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrWkOuM6zEM&feature=emb_logo

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The latest from Cortland Bible Camp . . .

Looking for a non-partisan NYS voter's guide for the NYS primaries, which begin today? Check this site out: ================== NYFRF is confident that voters will find the Voter Guide to be a comprehensive, nonpartisan resource... All New York votersregardless of faith, affiliation, or ideologyare invited to use it." (Jason McGuire, President, New Yorker’s Family Research Foundation) https://www.albanyupdate.com/nyfrf-releases-2020-primary-v/

Pastor King continues his Wednesday night series on "Treasuring God's Word." This week's focus is "Seeking Answers." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-iw0eaTqS0&feature=youtu.be

There were many tech difficulties this morning, trying to live-stream and record church. We'll keep trying. In the meantime, you CAN access the audio to this morning's service. Click this link. You will find the message audio in a black rectangular box. (https://www.fbccincinnatus.org/) "One Thing You Can Count On: the New Jerusalem" (Revelation 21/22).

The mid-week Bible study for this week is a continuation of our study of the Word of God, with this week's focus on the "Sword of the Spirit" (Heb. 4:12-13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlo6Lch-Tw8&feature=youtu.be

Pray for our pastors, our deacons/ elders, and ourselves in the weeks ahead as plans for re-gathering are implemented the next several weeks not only here but across America.