GOAL IS $18,000 by March 31, 2013Current amount is $2,466Gifts to Faith Promise are divided equally at the end of each month and sent to Global Partners, Grace Community and Peace of the City.
What is “FAITH-PROMISE GIVING”? A faith promise is an agreement we make with God to give to missions. It's called a "promise" because of the commitment that is made to provide a certain amount over a specific time period. It requires faith because we are trusting God to provide these funds in various ways. The believer looks to the Lord “in faith” asking how much he would have the believer give; then promises to give as the Lord directs. Faith promise is believing that God's resources are unlimited and that He wants to give toward this global project through His children.
Caringal, Romy & Linda – ASIA Area Directors
twincaringal@yahoo.comGallant, Tim & Tiffany - Cambodia
tntgallant@hotmail.comGeorge, Chris & Melissa – AUSTRALIA
www.georgesinaus.blogspot.comGilles, Carl & Maya - Haiti
http://gpcaribeatlantic.com/ http://www.lakayeli.com/Gross, Lauren - Zambia
http://lauren-sharethejoy.blogspot.com/Helvie, Mike & Cindy - Zambia
cindy.helvie@gmail.comLord, Jessica – New Zealand
jessicaml1@hotmail.comSteve & Rebecca - ASIA
halite@neomailbox.netSumpter, Chris & Tiffany - Mongolia
sumpteretc@gmail.comThede, Cory & Kris - Haiti
http://portmargot.blogspot.com/ALSO SUPPORTED:Dan Uttley - SCORE International
www.scoreintl.orgHaiti National Ministry Share
www.gpcaribeatlantic.comLaGonave Hospital
www.gpcaribeatlantic.comJesus Film Partnership
www.wesleyan.org/gp/netcastersGrace Community (Cap Farrow)Peace of the City
www.peaceofthecity.org/Buffalo City Mission
www.buffalocitymission.orgBuffalo Christian Center
www.thebcc.orgKathleen Mary House
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30Journeyfor Youth Grades 7-12lovebuffaloJuly 9-13
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CHURCH at Chestnut Ridge 10:30 Sunday, August 19 MacKinnon Shelter
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REFRESH Family Camp July 29-Aug. 3
District Kids Camp Aug. 12-15 Click on each Camp for more info
BIG TREE WESLEYAN4163 Fairview Pkwy.Blasdell NY 14219Phone: 716-822-8424Fax: 716-828-0390
Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. Deut. 32:7 Miss Marietta Fancher opened a Sunday school in the Big Tree public school basement on June 11, 1932. She faithfully visited homes and held prayer meetings with those who had a heart to reach Big Tree with the Gospel. With a building lot on Fairview given by Mrs. Caldwell and donated labor and materials, a one-room chapel was erected in 1938 as a non-denominational church named the Big Tree Bible School. After Miss Fancher's death the work was led by students and teachers from Houghton College from 1943-46. In May of 1946 the members voted to give the work to the Lockport Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, renaming it the Wesleyan Methodist Mission of Big Tree. The resolution requested a minister and regular church services.Rev. Everts and Foster served in local Wesleyan Methodist churches and ministered here on Sunday afternoons. In 1949, it was decided to add a basement. When high winds toppled the building into the newly dug basement, Rev. Hartway called it a "blessing in disguise". The insurance money made it possible to replace everything, in addition to pouring basement floors. Pastor Lewellen drove an old school bus to bring people for Sunday School and church. On November 21, 1953, the church was organized as a Wesleyan Methodist Church with nine full members. Under Pastor Day, the property was mortgaged in 1955 to begin construction of a parsonage. The seven room house was dedicated on June 17,1956. The church chose "Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart" to put across the remodeled pulpit area. Redecorating of the church interior continued under Gene and Becky DeGraff. Everyone pitched in to help in special programs and contests. The church grew until Pastor Gene felt a full time pastor was needed, recommending Pastor Black. Pastor and Autho Black answered the call. Pastor gave his dream for Big Tree in his first sermon , "Without Vision the People Perish." From the tower room, looking out over the neighborhood, others joined Pastor Black in prayer claiming this hill for God. As the church grew and space was needed, the tower was torn down and the old sanctuary extended and remodeled. Work was done by volunteers and $4000 raised by people picking worms and selling them to Jack Strawbrich. The bus ministry restarted in 1973. Soon properties along Fairview were purchased to accommodate the growing church and a new sanctuary was built and dedicated in October 1976. Harold Blew served our growing children's ministry from 1976-83 and in 1984 our 2 story education wing was dedicated. Tim Studaker came in 1989 and served as Youth Minister until 1997. The Deaf ministry began in 1992, under Roger Crassi's leadership and turned over to Hoyt Pruitt in 2003. Pastor Surbrook came to lead us in 1997. During his leadership we have purposefully looked back in a personal Focused Living and then in corporate Refocus Summits to better assess where God is leading in future ministry. Purpose Driven Life was the catalyst for many small groups, producing greater fellowship and spiritual growth. Faith Promise Giving, which began in 2002 and several Short Term Mission projects have increased missions giving and awareness. We remodeled the upstairs classrooms and redecorated the sanctuary, fellowship hall, foyer and nursery. In the 50th anniversary book, Pastor Black wrote "I want to challenge you that all the blessings of the past cannot suffice for tomorrow...let us move...toward our 75th, believing God for great and mighty things." Let us remember our heritage and rejoice in our future.
Senior Pastor Douglas Ingersollemail:
dkingersoll@yahoo.comAssistant Pastor Robert Engleremail:
revengler08@yahoo.com
SUNDAY CLASSES - 9:30-10:30 AMGospel of John Teacher: Lindsey Richardson Location: Room 1- Fellowship HallPaul's Letters to the Thessalonians Teacher: Dorine Harrington Location: Room 2- Fellowship HallThe Irresistible Revolution Teacher: Robert Engler Location: Room 3- Fellowship HallLife Changing Encounter with God's Word Teacher: Carol Parent (Ladies Class) Location: Room 4- Fellowship HallGod, Satan and Angels Teacher: David Swann Location: Fellowship Hall - Room 5WEDNESDAY CLASSES - 6:30-7:30 PMBible Study & Prayer Teacher: Pastor DougLADIES SMALL GROUPS10 AM Tuesdays: Book of James Led by Dorothy Rodriguez10 AM Thursdays: Mark: The Life of Jesus Led by Angie Pizzolanti
MENBREAKFAST 8:30 AM 1st Saturday from Sept.-JuneWOMENBREAKFAST 8:30 AM Last Saturday from Sept.-MayMonthly Connection7 PM Tuesday, May 15 Election of Officers6 PM Thursday, June 7 Garden Party at Patty Krouses'
8053 Sisson Pkwy, EdenL.E.A.P. (Ladies Encouraging and Praying) Secret Sister program, see Bobbie Hamblet. SENIORSBest Year's Fellowship (+50)6 PM Friday, May 18 Potluck Dinner
DISTRICT KID'S CAMP August 12-15
CLICK HERE for more info.WEDNESDAY 6:30-7:30 SUNDAYKidzXpress for age 2 to 4th grade 9:30-10:30 AM Classes for all agesA kid's club to allow children experience the Bible JUNIOR CHURCHin a very real and tangible way, with fun and for Age 4 through Grade 6interesting hands-on activities. Dismissed from the 10:45 service. Currently studying Parables of JesusG.L.O.W. for Grades 5 and 6 WKFMGod Loves Our World Wesleyan Kids for Missions is during Junior Church on the 4th Sunday of the Month. Along with the study of Missions around the World, the children are learning how to be good soldiers.
We are: Followers of Christ Living in obedience to God's Holy word, the Bible Dedicated to be a moral and spiritual compass within our communityFocused on: Maintaining loving relationships based on trust and honesty Establishing a Biblical foundation for all children to begin a consistent relationship with Jesus Equipping believers to share Christ's passion for all people Providing opportunities for all to serve according to their abilities
GODRenewingEvangelizingEquippingNurturing
We believe in the Bible and seek to establish our faith and actions on its teaching. We believe God wills for people everywhere to know Him and that the purpose of the Church is to tell the world about Christ through its worship, witness, and loving deeds.For more information about the Wesleyan Church go to
www.wesleyan.org.
Wesleyans believe in one God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the Savior of all men and women who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. We believe that those who receive new life in Christ are called to be holy in character and conduct, and can only live this way by being filled with the Lord's Spirit.
Welcome to Big Tree Wesleyan Church4163 Fairview ParkwayBlasdell NY 14219 Christian Life & Witness Course
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