Women's Day - Rev. Millicent Allen Wess to preach Sunday

Wear red and/or white

Rev. Millicent Allen Wess will be the guest speaker at the 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday.

She was called into the gospel ministry in April 1988 and enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary that September. While in seminary, Wess served as a chaplain intern at Womanspace, a shelter for battered and abused women and as an intern at First Baptist Church, where she worked for Harvest of Hope Family Services Network, Inc.

Rev. Wess graduated from seminary in May 2001 with a Master of Divinity. She was licensed to preach the next month and was ordained through the American Baptist Churches USA in November 2003.

Wess is a board certified chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains and works as a chaplain for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

She has been married 19 years to Rev. Byron Wess, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Asbury Park. They have one daughter, Dyonna Dora Jean.

Women's Month - FBCLG's women are celebrated

Over the last month, Executive Pastor Rev. Alyson Browne Johnson has been recognizing women of First Baptist Church who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Here are the women who have been acknowleged so far:

Lisa Earl; Aljean Maeweather; Robbin Cates-Caldwell;
Freda Rhett; Juana Mitchell; Min. Ernestine Winfrey; Rev. Kathleen Smallwood Johnson and Christine Elliott.

Airline miles bank created

First Baptist Church is planning three more trips this year - to Ghana and twice to Haiti - but church leaders need your help getting there.

Many of you have unused airline miles or points from credit cards that can be redeemed for miles. First Baptist is starting an airline mileage bank for the trips.

Pastor Soaries is seeking mileage donations and requesting you use your points to purchase tickets for First Baptist.

The trip to Ghana is planned for August. We will continue to build upon our existing relationship with King Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin. Two trips are planned for Haiti. The first, of which the date hasn't been set, will be a follow-up to our trip in the Spring, and the second will be in December, when First Baptist's college students are expected to do missions work there.

Pastor Soaries hopes you are willing to help First Baptist make an impact in two areas of the world in need. If you have miles to donate or are willing to purchase a ticket for the church, please contact Linda Bennett at lbennett@fbcsomerset.com.

Sermon CDs for sale online

Sermons from services at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens can be purchased online for $5 each. Click here to review the inventory and make your selection(s).

What's new at FBOnline?

Encourage your friends to join the FBC Mailing List to receive the FBOnline Newsletter and Pastor's Corner messages. Sign up at http://fbcsomerset.com/.

Sweet potatoes reduce stress levels

Sweet potatoes can be particularly stress-reducing because they can satisfy the urge you get for carbohydrates and sweets when you are under a great deal of stress. They are packed full of beta-carotene and other vitamins, and the fiber helps your body process the carbohydrates in a slow and steady manner.

C. G. Wooding Ministry Blood Pressure Screening offered every Sunday

The C.G. Wooding Ministry will be taking blood pressure screenings every Sunday. Please join them in the First Aid Room after the 7, 9 and 11 a.m. services.

Avoid back pain

To avoid back pain, maintain good posture, sit and stand well-balanced. Also avoid twisting and bending at the same time and perform back stretching exercises regularly.

Bereavement information is now on the web

Information on what to do when a loved one dies is now on the FBC website at http://fbcsomerset.com.

Job readiness: Flexible Jobs

Jobs offering work-from-home options and flexible hours are sought by workers ranging from parents who want to be there when the kids get home from school to employees tired of daily commutes.

But what types of occupations offer this type of arrangement?

Here is a list of jobs that work outside the 9-5 daily cubicle:

• Communications
• Sales
• Support services
• Education
• Artists and designers

To read more, click here.

Women's Day - Sunrise Sisters-Standing in the Gap

The women of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens and the community will gather at 5 a.m., Saturday in Colonial Park for a Sunrise-Sisters Standing in the Gap. The prayer event is part of a month-long of activities for Women’s Month, which has celebrated the theme “Sisters Breaking Down the Walls.”

“At previous Sisters-Standing in the Gap prayers, women talked about how they love the sunrise, and I do too, so we’ve planned a sunrise event,” said Executive Pastor Alyson Browne Johnson.

Women are asked to meet in Parking Lot C of the park. Directions: Follow Hamilton Street to the end. Make left onto Amwell Road. Follow Amwell Road to the 2nd light and make right onto Elizabeth Avenue. Follow Elizabeth Avenue and make a left at the Colonial Park entrance sign on left. Follow that road to “Parking Lot C” on right after playground.

Sunday is dfree Sunday

For five years, the dfree Ministry has been educating the members and community on how to pay their bills on time and become debt free. Join them at the 7, 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday as they celebrate those who have made strides in this effort.

Prospective New Members

There are 13 candidates for baptism and 12 who are expected to receive the Right Hand of Fellowship at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel.

Mid-Year Church Meeting

The Mid-Year Church Meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 29 in the Chapel. All members are welcome.

Dr. Teresa Hairston's book and magazine are still on sale

Dr. Teresa Hairston’s book, “How to Pursue Your Purpose,” and a subscription to “Gospel Today” magazine are now available to purchase for $15 each.

Volunteers needed for the new bookstore

The new bookstore is expected to open in the next couple of months, but the Bookstore Ministry is looking for volunteers now.

Volunteers are needed to work three to six hours a week on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Volunteers will assist customers, work with inventory and stock shelves. If you're interested, call Yvonne Suber at (908) 208-2285.

"Summer with the Son" series in full swing

First Baptist Church is offering a number of activities, workshops and programs in July and August. From Women's Month, Summer Renewal, to Pastor Soaries preaching every service every Sunday in August, there will be worship opportunties for all ages

"We take summer as seriously as the rest of the year. There is something going on straight through the summer. We're using this summer for the glory of God," said Pastor Soaries.

Chat room series tackles dicey topics

The FBC Youth Ministry presents "The Chat Room Series" every Sunday in August. The sessions, which will cover topics from sex to violence and drugs, are for high school students only and begin at 11 a.m. Please contact Min. Khristi Adams at (732) 839-2424 for more information.


Click here if this message does not appear correctly July 22, 2010 Dear friend, Welcome to First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens' online newsletter! Each week, you will find out what's happening on Sunday, a new ministry will be highlighted and you can be inspired by a Bible verse. Periodically, there will be pastoral care, membership and health and wellness announcements. We hope you find the enhanced newsletter exciting and informative! Sunday is Women's Day. Rev. Millicent Allen Wess is expected to preach at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Please wear red and/or white. FBC Online Team
Women's Day: Women's Day is the culmination of a month-long of activities for the women of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens and the community. The theme of the month is "Sisters Breaking Down the Walls" and the focus has been on prayer. Fasting and praying was done throughout the month. A Prayer Wall was introduced, which has the same mission as the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. There were guest speakers, seminars and Joy Night, which was a talent showcase.	The Missionary Ministry is a group of 42 evangelists who share God's word with the community through worship, song and testimonies. They volunteer at Elijah's Promise soup kitchen twice a month; fellowship with the Good News Home for Women on a quarterly basis; visit the Willowcreek Nursing Home twice a month and several other nursing homes on a monthly basis. You do not have to be a missionary to join the Missionary Ministry. The ministry meets at 10 a.m. on the last Saturday before the first Sunday of every month. If you're interested in joining this ministry, please e-mail Anthony Turner at aturner38@optimum.net.	Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. I Peter 3:3-5 (NIV)

July 22, 2010