Union Park Baptist Church: Site News http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/mod/news/group.php?category_id=1 Feed en-us no@body.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-08T22:20:22-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sermon August 22nd - Choosing and Changing http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_august_22nd_-_choosing_and_changing.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_august_22nd_-_choosing_and_changing.html 2010-08-22T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon August 15th - Godly Homes Guarantees Godly Children http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_august_15th_-_godly_homes_guarantees_godly_children.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_august_15th_-_godly_homes_guarantees_godly_children.html 2010-08-22T00:00:00-05:00 Sunday School and Adult Bible Locaations http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sunday_school_and_adult_bible_locaations.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sunday_school_and_adult_bible_locaations.html Sunday School

Babies —Lower Level- Room 102 (birth — 1 yr.)

2’s & 3’s — Lower Level- Room 105 (2-3 yr.)

4’s - 1st Grade — Lower Level- Room 101 (4 yr.– 1st Grade)

Super Juniors — Basement-Fellowship Hall (2nd-5th grades)

Junior High — 3rd floor Game Room (6th-8th grades)

Senior High — 3rd floor, Solid Rock Room (High School)

Adult Bible Communities

Christian Commitment — Room 204 / all ages

Worship and the Church Today- Room 202/ all ages

Caring Class —Room 200/Library /all ages

Ask the Pastor — Room 201 /all ages

College Conferences-Room 302/college ages

Book of Daniel - Room 203 / all ages

]]> 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon August 8th - Christ's Gifts For You http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_august_8th_-_christs_gifts_for_you.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_august_8th_-_christs_gifts_for_you.html 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 Adventure Club is Looking for a few Good People http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/adventure_club_is_looking_for_a_few_good_people.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/adventure_club_is_looking_for_a_few_good_people.html Sign up now

Come Join the Team

Would you like to be a part of a challenging, exciting ministry that impacts lives for eternity?

Would you just like a big bowl of homemade ice cream?

Come join us as we begin a new year in Adventure Club. We need energetic, enthusiastic individuals who want to have a good

time while teaching God’s word. This year’s theme is “The Discovery of the Savior – Growing in the Son.”

Don’t know how to lead?.....we’ll teach you!

Aren’t sure what to do?...we’ll show you!

We need lots of people in leading and helping capacities – tell us your gifts and we will find the spot for them. Please pray

earnestly about this opportunity to serve the King of Kings and the children of our church and our neighborhood.

An orientation will be held August 25th at 7:00 pm. We will be serving homemade ice cream. Come have a bowl and sign up to

serve.

]]> 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 Looking for a new Way to Serve??????? http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/looking_for_a_new_way_to_serve.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/looking_for_a_new_way_to_serve.html Looking for a new way to be serve?

If you are not currently in an ABC class we invite you

to join a few good workers in service projects around

our church. These groups will meet July 25th through

September 5th. Meet in the sanctuary immediately

following the worship service. Cheri Bloyer will direct

some projects in the kitchen. Adam Curl will lead a

group in maintenance projects.

]]> 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 Special Election Yields New Leadership http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/special_election_yields_new_leadership.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/special_election_yields_new_leadership.html Results of the Special Election on July 18th:

*Overseer of Finance – Dave Logemann

*Overseer of Property Management – Adam Curl

]]> 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 Crews from the Pews http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/crews_from_the_pews.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/crews_from_the_pews.html Helping Hope Ministries

Crews from the Pews

We’ll be helping out at Hope Ministries Bargain &

Community Outreach Center on Saturday July 31st from

12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. We will be sorting, tagging, cleaning

and some other tasks that they would need. If you would like

to come out and help please let Pastor Wes know:

wesfoster@yahoo.com or 515-265-5258.

]]> 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 School Supplies for Catttell http://www.upbcdesmoines.comhttp://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/schools/1Cattell/schoolsupplies.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.comhttp://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/schools/1Cattell/schoolsupplies.html School Supplies for Cattell

The school year is almost here. This year we are asking for help

with school supplies for needy students at Cattell Elementary.

The cost is approximately $10.00 per student for supplies. If you

would like to donate money please make checks out to Union

Park Baptist Church. If you would like to buy school supplies

please look use the link provided to ensure that the right

materials are purchased. Also please indicate what grade level

you are purchasing supplies for. Supplies can be dropped off at

the back of the church. Cattell’s website for school supplies is:

http://www.dmps.k12.ia.us/schools/1Cattell/schoolsupplies.html

]]> 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 August Greeter Schedule http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/august_greeter_schedule.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/august_greeter_schedule.html “GREETER” SCHEDULE

August 1: Cheryl & Belinda Buck, Stefan Behrendsen

August 8: Marilyn Mauk, Ashley Curl, Gary Lawrence

August 15: Pastor Wes, Peter GaJaack, Ed Mains

August 22: Eric Allen, Beverly Harris

August 29: Cheryl & Belinda Buck, Stefan Behrendsen

]]> 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 August Connection Newsletter http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/august_connection_newsletter.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/august_connection_newsletter.html 2010-08-14T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon July 4th - Christian Patriotism http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_july_4th_-_christian_patriotism.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_july_4th_-_christian_patriotism.html Topic: God gives us three commands to guide our patriotism as citizens of our great nation.                     

1  ____________ for our Government.
   a)       Prayer acknowledges that it is only by God’s power that we enjoy the freedoms and abundance of our nation.
   b)       God commands us to pray specifically for our ____________ .
 
2  ____________ our Government.
   a)       God commands us to submit to the authority of our civic leaders and obey the laws that they establish.
   b)       Our obligation to obey the government does not include laws and regulations that violate Scriptural principles.
 
3 _______________ our Government.
   a)       The next time you are tempted not to pay your taxes, think about Jesus humbling Himself and paying a temple tax  dedicated to His worship.
   b)       In our nation we have an additional responsibility to support our government by voting for the officials who run our government.
]]> 2010-07-04T00:00:00-05:00 July Connection Newsletter http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/july_connection_newsletter.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/july_connection_newsletter.html 2010-07-01T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon June 27th - God's Purpose For Your Life http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_27th_-_gods_purpose_for_your_life.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_27th_-_gods_purpose_for_your_life.html  

Topic: God’s main purpose in your life is to produce fruitfulness for His glory and your growth.                      

1.       There are three key partners in developing fruitfulness.            
a.       Jesus is the____________.
b.       God the Father is the________.
c.       We are the___________.
 
2.       There are two kinds of fruitfulness God is trying to develop in our lives.
a.__________________is the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
b.__________________is the good works that the Holy Spirit inspires us to do.
3.       There are three levels of fruitfulness God can produce in our lives.
a.______________= little or no fruitfulness
b.______________= some fruitfulness
c._______= God-controlled.

Application:
1.  What is your current level of fruitfulness?                     
2.  What needs to be removed to produce more fruit in your life for Christ?                                                                                                                                                            
]]> 2010-07-01T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon June 20th - Leave a Legacy http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_20th_-_leave_a_legacy.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_20th_-_leave_a_legacy.html Speak w/Integrity, Serve w/Intensity, Succeed w/Humility

Topic: God’s Word tells us three qualities we need to develop to pass a godly legacy to our children.  

1.       Speak with                               
a.       Tell the            
b.       Keep your                
c.                          what you            
 
2.       Serve with                            
a.                                is the second quality to a lasting legacy.
 
3.       Succeed with                             
Humility Tests: 1.                                
             2.                                    
 
 
To leave a godly legacy I will:
 
 
 
1. Speak with more integrity by                                                                                                                   
2. Serve with more intensity by                                                                                                                   
3. Succeed with more humility by                                                                                                                                         
]]> 2010-06-20T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon June 13th - Do not Judge??? (Pastor Wes) http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_13th_-_do_not_judge_pastor_wes.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_13th_-_do_not_judge_pastor_wes.html Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Topic: Does the Bible really tell us not to judge other?  Is that what many of us believe?

 

What does the Bible really say about judging?

 

What Now?

We cannot be effective as witnesses if we don't judge correctly.  We can't let sins pass and we can't demonize people.  We need to show a mixture of mercy, love and the grace of Jesus.  We have all sinned and have come under God's judgment.  But his sacrifice cleaned us up!

]]> 2010-06-16T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon June 6th - Treasure Connections http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_6th_-_treasure_connections.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_june_6th_-_treasure_connections.html Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

 

Topic: There is a fundamental connection between our spiritual lives and how we handle our treasures.          Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

1.       God’s Word tells us that there is a ________________ connection between our _______________ and                  how we handle our ___________ resources.
2.       Our attitude towards____________ is a true indicator of our attitude towards                .
3.       God owns____________, and He places some of His resources under our__________.
4.       God commands us to meet our___________and the needs of our ____________.
5.       God commands us to be___________in giving to_________________and to help meet the needs of                     the_______________.
6.       God doesn’t just want your_____________, He wants your____________.

Challenge

What changes does Christ want you to make towards how you are handling the resources He has placed in your care?

]]> 2010-06-06T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon May 30th - Adding to Your Heavenly Treasure http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_30th_-_adding_to_your_heavenly_treasure.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_30th_-_adding_to_your_heavenly_treasure.html Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

 

Topic: God’s Word gives us three main ways to add to our heavenly treasure.                     
 
 Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

1.       You add to your heavenly treasures by your____________. – Hebrews 11:24-26
           a.   Moses chose to be faithful to God and His kingdom rather than living for the pleasures of this earth.
2.       You add to your heavenly treasures by your____________. – Hebrews 10:32-36; Luke 6:35-36
           a.  The Hebrew Christians endured abuse because they knew their actions where adding to their heavenly                      treasures.
           b.   When you love your enemies you also add to our treasures.
3.       You add to your heavenly treasures by your ____________. – Philippians 4:17,18
           a.  When you give financially to a ministry that is working to expand the Lord’s kingdom you are honoring                       the Lord and adding to your heavenly treasures.
 
Challenge
What choices, actions, and giving does Christ want you to make to honor Him and add to your heavenly treasures?
]]> 2010-06-03T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon May 23rd - The Treasure http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_23rd_-_the_treasure.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_23rd_-_the_treasure.html 2010-05-23T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon May 16th - Succeeding in Life http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_16th_-_succeeding_in_life-0.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_16th_-_succeeding_in_life-0.html Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

 

Topic: Christ can help us achieve eternal success. 
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
 
1.       Eternal success means 
      a. The world defines success as money, power, & fame.
      b. Success that lasts forever is found in knowing Jesus Christ.
2.       Eternal success requires                               .
      a. We must admit our weakness and our dependence upon Christ.
3.       Eternal success requires                               .
      a.  We must stop wasting time and energy on yesterday.
4.       Eternal success requires                               .
      a. Our efforts must be concentrated on the crown of righteousness that Jesus will award us in heaven.
 
Challenge
•       What weaknesses in your life do you need to admit to yourself and Jesus?
•       What things from your past are holding you back from truly knowing and serving Jesus?
What do you need to let go so that you can concentrate on Jesus and the eternal rewards He has for you?
]]> 2010-05-19T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon May 16th - Succeeding in Life http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_16th_-_succeeding_in_life.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_16th_-_succeeding_in_life.html 2010-05-16T00:00:00-05:00 Sermon May 9th - Hope for Mothers http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_9th_-_hope_for_mothers.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/sermon_may_9th_-_hope_for_mothers.html 2010-05-16T00:00:00-05:00 May "Connection " newsletter http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/may_quotconnection_quot_newsletter.html http://www.upbcdesmoines.com/n/may_quotconnection_quot_newsletter.html 2010-05-03T00:00:00-05:00