FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. A Place To Belong. Sunday, September 28 th, :00 a.m.

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A Place To Belong Sunday, September 28 th, :00 a.m.

2 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Welcome in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Bibles (blue cover) and hymnbooks (brown cover) are provided for your use. A nursery is available in the lower hall for infants and toddlers. Washrooms are also located in the lower hall. If you wish to have a cushion or hard of hearing headset, please speak to one of the ushers who will be happy to obtain these items for you. We invite you to complete one of the blue Visitor Cards in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate toward the end of the worship service. This will help us get to know you better! Please silence cell phones and other electronics. Speak softly, move Many people have allergies to fragrances and perfumes, so we try to keep our church a scent-free zone in consideration of the health and wellbeing of others! Thank you! Deacon-on-Duty will be pleased to meet with you following the worship service. Please come to the front, west side pew. We encourage you to prepare for worship this morning. Read and reflect on the Scripture lessons listed in the service bulletin; pray for the Bible. Perhaps this prayer may help you begin your preparation today: Dear Lord, thank you for Your Word. Reveal Yourself to us this morning as we worship together. We pray that we will be the children that You can count on.. Amen! 1 Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Diane Zimmer Ray & Beth Silzer Balcony: William Romanuk Judy Grimsrud Elevator: Gibril Butoy AV Ministry: Kevin Rich Deacon on Duty: Murray Wolfe Service of Worship Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

3 Music for Gathering Mark Anderson Morning Chimes *The Introit Come Away From Rush and Hurry Congregation release. pace; grace. Welcome Mark McKim Reflective Moment THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD Call to Worship Joel Russell-MacLean Invocation or the Collect *Hymn of Praise O Worship the King (vs. 1 & 2) #10 (The children will proceed to the front of the church during this hymn.) Joel Russell-MacLean Hymn of Praise O Worship the King (vs. 3 & 4) #10 (The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship service.) Gift of Music CONFESSION OF SIN Call to Confession Mark McKim Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon Gift of Music Sanctuary Choir THE WORD OF GOD READ Scripture Reader Carol Hepting 2

4 Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 17:1-7 (O.T. pg. 64) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 78:1-4, Leader: Give ear, O My people, to My teaching; Congregation: Incline your ears to the words of My mouth. Leader: I will open my mouth in a parable; Choir: I will utter dark sayings from of old, Leader: Things that we have heard and known, Congregation: That our ancestors have told us. Leader: We will not hide them from their children; Choir: We will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord and His might, and the wonders that He has done. Leader: In the sight of their ancestors He worked marvels in the land of Egypt, in the. Congregation: He divided the sea and let them pass through it, and made the waters stand like a heap. Leader: In the daytime He led them with a cloud, Choir: and all night long with a fiery light. Leader: He split rocks open in the wilderness, and gave them drink abundantly as from the deep. ALL: He made streams come out of the rock and caused waters to flow down like rivers. *Gloria Patri #623 Congregation Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. The Epistle: James 2:14-20 (N.T. pg. 230) The Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32 (N.T. pg. 23) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED *Hymn of Preparation Adoration #165 Sermon Walking the Talk Mark McKim 3

5 RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD *Hymn of Response Trust and Obey #349 Congregational Life and Ministry Call to Prayer Prayers of the People John Nelson The Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Our Gifts & Offerings Mark Anderson *Response Of Praise Praise the Lord Congregation Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow. He has washed and Now and forever praise His holy name! Praise His holy name! Praise His holy name! To God be the glory, now and forever, praise His holy name! The Benediction Mark McKim *Choral Benediction The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve Congregation (Tune: Azmon - We go to be the HANDS of Christ, to scatter JOY like seed And, all our days, to cherish life, to do the LOVING deed. Then let us go to SERVE in peace, the gospel to proclaim. Music For Departing Mark Anderson Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons For October 5 th Old Testament Lesson Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm Psalm 95:1-7 Epistle I Corinthians 10:16-17 Gospel Lesson Luke 22:7, September 21 st, 2014 Worship Attendance Morning Worship 160 4

6 A Time For Friends Due to the congregational photo-shoot following the service today, we will not be serving coffee. We will be back next Sunday SERMON DISCUSSION BOARD ROOM he that we try having an opportunity for at 7:00 p.m., and on successive Tuesdays thereafter until December. Then we will evaluate. This is your opportunity to come and ask questions, seek clarification, agree or disagree. Together we seek better understanding of what God is saying to us through the Bible today. th, Attention Ladies! There will be a ladies only baby shower for Maggie (and Roman) Harmon Sunday, October 5 th, 3:00 p.m. in the lower hall. Maggie and Roman know they are having a boy, and have named him Axl Noel Harmon. There will be a diaper Raffle, so bring a pack of any size diapers to be entered. Maggie and Roman are registered at Us, but please contact: Heather Russell-Maclean ( , rusmac@sasktel.net) if you want to contribute to a group gift. VOICE will be meeting on October 8 th to discuss chapters 10 & 11 of contact Laureen if you have any questions. VOICE NOVEL STUDY Is have been dying to read and want people to discuss it with? Voice is planning another Novel Study. If you have some ideas, please get in touch with Laureen or Martha. 5

7 Kara MacRobbie and Blake Becker would like to thank the congregation for such a lovely wedding shower. It was greatly appreciated and made us feel so welcomed into the community as we start out lives together. We are truly blessed! Tracy MacRobbie, Heather Choquette and Barry Becker would like to welcome you to the marriage of their children, Kara MacRobbie and Blake Becker, th, First Baptist Church. All are welcome! 150 Pairs of Eyes are Better Than 8 Pairs Could everyone in the congregation do a before October 1 st? Then, if you notice something that needs repair, replacement, refurbishing please let us know? Please rate the attention needed as: 0 (when you get around to it), 5 (consider this in the 2015 Property Budget) 10 (Emergency). Please drop a note in my foyer mail bin or mjole@accesscomm.ca. Extra funds, discount sources and free professional/handy person labour welcome. Thanks Mavis Olesen. 6

8 TRANSITIONS OF LIFE: Healthy Aging, Retirement & Spiritual Journey, Seminar Leader: Dr. Paul Pearce, former Canadian Baptist of Western Canada Area Minister for British Columbia. When: Saturday, November 1 st, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Where: First Baptist Church Regina Cost: $50.00 (lunch is included) Please register early by going online to careyedu.ca/institute or phone the church office ( ext 0) *The seminar aims to help facilitate conversations with growing older as a specific season of life. Help us spread the word. Pick up a poster from the office, or from the tables in the foyers. Thank you! ******************please tear off and place in offering plate****************** CHAT SEMINAR I will be registering 7

9 The Tuesday night group will be watching the topics below. The group leaders and Pastor Joel will be looking for some things just before Christmas that will be fun for the whole family - more to come about that in the coming months. We will use the bible to complement the DVD. New ideas and leaders welcome. Day of Discovery highlights from 2014 Jewish Foundation of Christianity I Jewish Foundation of Christianity II Oswald and Buddy Chambers Africa & the River of Faith Peter and Paul and Christian Revolution (September 30) The Roman Empire in the First Century The Jewish People Day of Discovery (The Promise of Messiah) Biblical Archaeology Society Jesus and His First Followers First Century Corinth & You Are There Quest for the historical Jesus & Roman Theater at Sepphoria Discovery of new Gospels & The Case for the Gospel of Thomas Wife? Jewish Burial Practices & The Resurrection of Jesus Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Siloam tunnel inscription Ancient Dan Caesarea Maritime Dor - Port of Trade on the Mediterranean Coast. October 24-26, 2014 at Arlington Beach Retreat Centre Guest Speaker will be Rev. Mandi Hecht For more information please contact: Joan Seghers

10 If the Lord tarries, we intend, next Sunday to celebrate the take time during the week to prepare to receive the elements of bread and wine. Why prepare? Because Scripture warns us there is grave d and only then eat of the break and drink of the cup. For all 11:28-29). Likewise, there is great benefit if we come to the table prepared. The bread and wine are our spiritual food and drink and as followers of Jesus, replenishment in a barren and thirsty world. How do I prepare? Consider setting aside during the week a few moments for quiet time honestly to examine in what ways you have failed to live as by my harsh words and criticism? Have I failed to think about all things as His follower? Have I been more concerned about my own preferences, ideas and desires that the unity of the church? Have I treated the church as a sort of spiritual fast-food restaurant take what I want, when I want, but contribute little of my time and energy, threatening to take my business elsewhere if my favourites t on the menu? Have I acted out of anger toward failed to speak about Jesus to others when I had the opportunity? Honestly answering such questions will undoubtedly lead to confession. Be careful though! In this self-examination we must be neither supersensitive nor senseless. On the one hand, no one is completely worthy to commune. Holy Communion is not a reward for the perfect but a strengthening for sinners struggling for holiness. On the other hand, we should never presume to come to the Table as if we had no sin and needed no confession. 9

11 On Wednesday October 1 st, there will be a memorial service for Wendy Valla, who passed away in North Dakota on July 10 th. Wendy is the daughter of Sharon Worden. The service is at 7:00 p.m. in the FBC Church Library and all are welcome to attend. **This week s TNT meal is take out Chinese. Cost is $15.00 per meal. Contact Ryan Arnott by Monday afternoon to register. The next two TNT meals will be October 7 th & 14 th are bring your own meal and something to share with everyone.** POLL: Over many months, deacons and pastors created was then presented to a Learning for Life class where some folks had opportunity to suggest changes and revisions. A copy of that version has been on our website for a couple of months, and printed copies in the foyer for the last two weeks. The document is intended as a guide for our future planning and ministry for pastors, deacons, and others in leadership want to know if there is a desire for further opportunity for discussion of whether most folk are largely content with the indicate your view by circling one of the options. Tear off the worship service. Thank You! **********Please circle one, tear off and place in offering plate********* I DO I DO NOT Want an opportunity for further discussion of 10

12 MONDAY 7:30 P.M. VIVACE REHEARSAL LOWER HALL TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING BOARD ROOM 5:00 P.M. TNT (CHINESE TAKE OUT) LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION SANCTUARY 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP - LIBRARY 7:00 P.M. SERMON DISCUSSION BOARD ROOM WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST LOWER HALL 7:00 P.M. MEMORIAL SERVICE WENDY VALLA LIBRARY THURSDAY 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR - SANCTUARY FRIDAY 5:00 P.M. WEDDING REHEARSAL SANCTUARY SATURDAY 1:00 P.M. MACROBBIE/BECKER WEDDING SANCTUARY SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE 11:00 A.M. COMBINED COMMUNION SERVICE SANCTUARY PRAYER CHAIN for himself or herself, a loved one or a friend, please contact Pearl Bretz (prayer chain coordinator) with the information. If anyone is ill and wishes to have ministers and/or deacons come and pray for healing and/or anoint with oil (James 5:14), you may make arrangements for such by contacting Annabel Robinson FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim, Sr. Minister (ext 222) Sound Room (ext 228) Rev. John Nelson Jr., Assoc. Minister (ext 223) Rev. Dr. George Baxter, Minister Emeritus Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean, Assoc. Minister (ext 224) George McKenzie, Custodian Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator (ext 225) Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist Erin Angus, Administrative Assistant (ext 221) Christa Walsh, Pianist DIACONATE/TRUSTEES Annabel Robinson Chair Martha Pauls Member Murray Wolfe Vice-Chair John Hillmer Member Heather Holtslander Secretary Derrick Bellows Treasurer Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary Esther Wiens Member FIRST KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Zabiak Cung Biaka (ext 226) Rev. Eh Tha Wah (ext 226) Pastor Pusay Ly (ext 226) OUR MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS Youth For Christ (James Clifford) Katepwa Lake Camp (Jimmy Schimmel) First Baptist Church CONTACT First Baptist Place Victoria Avenue, Regina SK, S4P 0S4 First Baptist Church Fax Number main_fbcregina@sasktel.net OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday Closed 11