Pastor - Gary F. Elfner Ph.D.
MINISTRY NUMBERS
Church - (248) 349-3477
Parsonage - (248) 349-3647
Pastor (cell) - (248)755-2243
Mrs. Elfner (cell) - (248)755-2241
NCS - (248)349-9441
Fax - (248)349-3481
e-mail - church@chsnovi.org
Web Page - www.firstbaptistchurchofnovi.org
MINISTRY TIMES
SUNDAY
Family Bible Hour - 9:45 a.m.
English Worship - 11:00 a.m.
Japanese Worship - 2:00 p.m.
Evening Bible Studies - 6:00 p.m.
Novi Christian Home School 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FOR OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, CHURCH and SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OR SCHOOL OFFICE
“Serving Novi and surrounding communities since 1846”
Purpose Statement
The ministries of First Baptist Church of Novi exists to:
* Lead people to Christ
* Disciple them to maturity in Christ
* Serve Others
Locally and Globally, to bring honor and glory to God.


We are looking forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Family Bible Hour
9:45am
Great Doctrines of the Bible

Family Bible Hour
9:45am
Great Doctrines of the Bible

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SPECIAL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question:"What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Bring some friends and a snack and
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SPECIAL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question:"What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Bring some friends and a snack and
let's enjoy a Family evening together. ![]() |
SPECIAL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question:"What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Bring some friends and a snack and
let's enjoy a Family evening together. ![]() |
SPECIAL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question:"What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Bring some friends and a snack and
let's enjoy a Family evening together. ![]() |
SPECIAL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question:"What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Bring some friends and a snack and
let's enjoy a Family evening together. ![]() |
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Newsletter for August 1, 2010
20th Anniversary Celebration
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FAMILY BIBLE HOUR
After the four gospels comes a fifth book in the New Testament which is called Acts or the Acts of the Apostles. The Acts of the Apostles could also be called the Acts of Jesus Christ because it was actually the risen Christ who was working and acting in and through His chosen apostles. Read carefully Mark 16:19-20? What happened to Jesus according to Mark 16:19? Sunday 9:45am
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WEEK NUMBER 9 Each class will feature an informative 30-minute lecture by Constitutional attorney and professor, Col. John Eidsmoe of Faukner University. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how America can recover its lost freedoms and the legacy of liberty our founding Fathers fought to preserve. Discover our founders’ worldview of law and government and obtain a working knowledge of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in this enlightening 12 week course. |
WORSHIP HOUR
For more information click:
http://www.firstbaptistchurchofnovi.com/20anniversary.htm Rev. Lowell Spencer has been Pastor of Eaton Baptist Temple since 1966 and was song leader and assistance paster for two years before that. Pastor Spencer preached the initial message (charge to Pastor Elfner and to the church) on the first Sunday of Pastor Elfner's ministry here at First Baptist Church of Novi in July of 1990. 20th Anniversary Celebration
11:00 AM
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WE THE PEOPLE
See the Table of Content below to see what is in this treasured collection
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There are over 50 documents, more than 200 pages of inspirational and treasured reading. The book is available for a donation of $25.00. We believe you will enjoy and treasure this book for years to come.
This is a collection of Founding Documents, letters, sermons, writings, poems, hymns, etc. from people who were instrumental in the influencing of the founding of this nation. You can also order by emailing us with your information. Documents that ![]() |
TABLE OF CONTENT
Founding Documents
Declaration of Independence.........................................................................................................3
Articles of Confederation...............................................................................................................9
The Constitution of the United States.........................................................................................21
The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription.............................................................25
Bill of Rights.................................................................................................................................37
Resolution of the First Continental Congress Proceedings........................................................49
Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms...................................................51
Writings Which Influenced the Writers of the Founding Documents
A Plea for Religious Liberty by Roger Williams .......................................................................59
Maryland Act of Religion (1649).................................................................................................67
On Liberty by John Winthrop......................................................................................................71
The Character of a Good Ruler by Samuel Willard (1694)........................................................73
The First Charter of Virginia.......................................................................................................77
The Mayflower Compact..............................................................................................................85
The Fundamental Orders by Reverend Thomas Hooker...........................................................87
The Rights of the Colonists by Samuel Adams...........................................................................91
Virginia Bill of Rights...................................................................................................................95
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death (Patrick Henry)................................................................97
The Virginia Act for Establishing Religious Freedom................................................................99
Thomas Jefferson on Slavery (1782).........................................................................................101
These are the times that try men's souls (Thomas Paine)........................................................103
The Northwest Ordinance (1787)...............................................................................................109
Ben Franklin's Call to Prayer....................................................................................................115
Inaugural Addresses Sermons, Articles And Letters, Poems And Hymns, Declarations And Proclamations
President George Washington's Farewell Address (1796).......................................................123
Jefferson's First Inaugural Address..........................................................................................133
John Adams Inaugural Address ................................................................................................137
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.........................................................................................141
President Reagan's First Inaugural Address............................................................................143
Ronald Reagan Second Inaugural Address..............................................................................149
Election Sermons Urged Election of Christians Only...............................................................155
A Sermon by Rev. Samuel Davies (1723-1761AD)..................................................................157
Massachusetts Election Sermon of 1778..................................................................................169
General Thanksgiving by the President of the U.S.A., A Proclamation..................................183
Rev. Nathaniel Ward Against Toleration (1647)......................................................................185
The Texas Declaration of Independence..................................................................................189
Treaty of Paris (1783).................................................................................................................193
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address....................................................................................................195
John to Abagail Adams on the Constitution..............................................................................197
John to Abagail Adams on Prayer.............................................................................................199
The Monroe Doctrine.................................................................................................................201
The Letter of Columbus Announcing His Discovery................................................................203
Letters Between the Danbury Baptists and Thomas Jefferson...............................................209
William Travis to the People of Texas......................................................................................213
The Defense of the Alamo.........................................................................................................215
America the Beautiful.................................................................................................................217
My Country, 'Tis of Thee...........................................................................................................219
Battle Hymn of the Republic......................................................................................................221
The Star Spangled Banner.........................................................................................................223
The Pledge of Allegiance............................................................................................................225
The Concord Hymn.....................................................................................................................227
Teddy Roosevelt on Going to Church.......................................................................................229
The American Press...................................................................................................................231
Paul Revere's Ride.....................................................................................................................233
20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
THIS WEEK
For more information click the following link: This will be a special servive celebrating twenty years of service. Rev. Lowell Spencer will be preaching the Message.
A Meal/Reception will follow the Service
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(One block South of Grand River on Taft Road in Novi ) In the Church Sanctuary 11:00 AM |
WEDDING THIS SATURDAY
Chris Goff and Thanna Elfner
Saturday The Wedding will also be available on line at www.chrisandthanna.com After their Honeymoon the couple will be settling in northern Wisconsin where Chris works as a Computer Technician ![]() |