FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. A Place To Belong. Sunday, January 24 h, :00 a.m. In the Heart of Saskatchewan s Capital City

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A Place To Belong Sunday, January 24 h, :00 a.m. In the Heart of Saskatchewan s Capital City

2 1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Prayer of the day: Almighty God, You caused the light of the gospel to shine widely through the preaching of Your servant Paul, the Apostle. Grant that we who today celebrate his wonderful conversion, may follow his example of bearing witness to Your truth; through Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord, who is alive and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Pearl Bretz Ray & Beth Silzer Balcony: Opportunity for Ministry Judy Grimsrud Elevator: Opportunity for Ministry Deacon on Duty: Esther Wiens AV Ministry: Kevin Rich Service of Worship Sunday, January 24 th, 2016 The Conversion of the Apostle Paul 11:00 a.m. *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able* THE GATHERING OF GOD S PEOPLE Music for Gathering Morning Chimes Opportunities for Life and Service Mark Anderson Mark Anderson Joel Russell-MacLean *The Introit Come Away from Rush and Hurry Congregation (Tune Hyfrydol, #61) Come away from rush and hurry to the stillness of God s peace; From our vain ambition s worry, come to Christ and find release. Come away from noise and clamour, life s demands and frenzied pace; Come to join the people gathered here to seek and find God s grace. Welcome Joel Russell-MacLean

3 Reflective Moment Sanctuary Congregation Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; With thanksgiving, I ll be a living sanctuary for You. THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD Call to Worship Invocation or the Collect Joel Russell-Maclean *Hymn of Praise Glorious is Thy Name #85 Children s Blessing Joel Russell-MacLean (The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn and will proceed to the lower hall following the blessing for their own worship.) Gift of Music CONFESSION OF SIN Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon Gift of Music Mark McKim Sanctuary Choir Scripture Reader: THE WORD OF GOD READ Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 49:5-6 (O.T. pg. 679) Lynette Wollbaum Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 67:1-5 Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us and make His face to shine upon us. Congregation: Choir: Leader: That Your way may be known upon the earth, Your saving power among all nations. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, Congregation: For You judge the peoples with equity 2

4 3 Choir: And guide the nations upon the earth. ALL: Let the people praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. *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. New Testament Lesson: Acts 9:1-20 (N.T. pg. 127) Leader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED *Hymn of Preparation We Sing the Glorious Conquest All (Tune: #277, The Church s One Foundation) We sing the glorious conquest before Damascus gate, When Saul, the persecutor, came breathing threats and hate; The ravening wolf rushed forward to make the sheep his prey, But see! The Shepherd met him and claimed his life that day! O glory beyond telling that struck across his path! O light that pierced and blinded the zealot in his wrath! O voice that spoke unto him the calm, reproving word! O love that sought and made him the servant of the Lord. Sermon Experiencing Jesus Mark McKim RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD *Hymn of Response Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (vs. 1, 2 & 4)#350 Call to Prayer John Nelson Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer 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.

5 Our Gifts & Offerings *Benediction Mark Anderson Mark McKim *Choral Benediction Praise the Lord Congregation Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow. He has washed and made me white as snow. I m redeemed from all my sin and shame. 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! Music for Departing Mark Anderson If you desire prayer for yourself or another person, please come to the front west pew during the Music for Departing. The deacon-on-duty will be there available to pray with/for you. A TIME FOR FRIENDS You are all invited to take the opportunity to join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship. January 24: John & Jean Hillmer, Eileen Hutton & Judy Grimsrud January 17 th, 2016 Worship Attendance Morning Worship Service 140 FEBRUARY 7 TH CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The Deacons have called a special meeting to follow the morning worship service. We will be voting on a motion to change Joel s and Mark s job descriptions. Next week an information packet will be distributed to the congregation. Members will cast a secret ballot. We will propose that the motion require 75% approval to pass with a minimum of 60 members for a quorum (30% of membership). Please be in prayer. Lunch and child care will be provided. If you are willing to help with or to co-ordinate the meal, please speak to Eleanor Russell. 4

6 5 ACHIEVERS LUNCHEON THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 TH AT 11:55 a.m. An enthusiastic and exciting group for people ages 50 years and up. Meet at 11:50 a.m. 1:15 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month January-April. Favourite Food*Fabulous Fellowship*Delightful Devotions Check out our Achievers website: Cost: $13.00 Menu: Chicken breast, vegetables, salad, buns and beverage. Speakers: Patricia Comfort Manager of the Primary Health Response Team Sue Pitura Director of the South Primary Health Care Network Topic: Caring for Seniors is a Team Effort Two Nurse Practitioners work as a team in a new Regina programme the Seniors House Call Programme. Together, they care for seniors with complex medical needs in their homes or at care homes to ensure the fragile individuals don t have to go to hospital. For many seniors and their families, this programme is considered a blessing and has brought families peace of mind. Seniors do not have to go to the hospital as much and those with mobility challenges do not have to venture out. The Nurse Practitioners have wonderful personalities and they provide a great resource. This programme has revealed what a vulnerable population the practitioners are dealing with and the challenges that this population presents. Home visits are making a difference to seniors and their families, Still in its infancy, only a limited number of people have benefited from the house call programmes, but response to the initiative has been positive. The Seniors House Call Programme is an additional resource. We re trying to close that loop and allow for increased continuity of care for these clients and providing better access for people who can t necessarily leave their homes to get in to see a family physician. Plan to attend and bring a friend or two with you. Contact: John Nelson ( ext 223), or the church office ( ext. 221) for information. Anticipation.Celebration...Humour Inspiration Enlightenment. Vibrancy.Excitement.Reconnection.Spirituality Tear off and place in offering plate or call any of the above contacts. Achievers Luncheon Name Number attending

7 We are very pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Axel Schoeber as a special guest preacher on February 7 th. Rev. Schoeber will also be moderating the special meeting that afternoon. SOUND SYSTEM WORKSHOP Craig Martin from B Sharp Music is coming at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 30 th for a 2 hour workshop to familiarize techs with the new sound system. We will go over the basics of running the new board and speakers. All sound techs are strongly encouraged to attend. Anyone else interested in learning how the system works is also very welcome. Enter by the Lorne street door. Please bring any questions with you or them in advance to hmryan@sasktel.net and they will be forwarded to Craig to help him prepare. Our Christian prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the family and friends of Mary Sykes, an adherent of this congregation, who passed away in Regina on January 11 th, 2016, at the age of 101. A funeral service will be held at a later date. The TNT meal on Tuesday, January 26 th will be cooked by John and Jean Hillmer. If you are interested in joining us for the meal please call John or the church office by noon on Monday, January 25 th. The cost of the meal will be $10.00 per person. It is very important to call so that the Hillmers can prepare the right amount of food. 6

8 MONDAY 7:30 P.M. VIVACE REHEARSAL LOWER HALL TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING BOARD ROOM 5:15 P.M. TNT (HILLMERS COOKING) LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION LIBRARY 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION RINGERS SANCTUARY 7:00 P.M. CONSIDERING BAPTISM BOARD ROOM WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST LOWER HALL THURSDAY 12:00 P.M. ACHIEVERS LUNCHEON LOWER HALL 5:00 P.M. YFC BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR SANCTUARY FRIDAY 7:00 P.M. YOUTH GROUP HOME OF JOEL RUSSELL-MACLEAN SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. SOUND SYSTEM WORK SHOP - SANCTUARY SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE VARIOUS AREAS 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE SANCTUARY 2:00 P.M. AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE SANCTUARY Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons January 31 st Old Testament Lesson Leviticus 19:10c-18 Responsorial Psalm 33:1-5 New Testament Lesson John 13:33-37 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 Vi Maeers Member James Clifford Vice-Chair Eleanor Russell Member Rosemary Ward Secretary Jennifer Bisson Member Derrick Bellows Treasurer Laureen Snook Member Esther Wiens Member Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary 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) First Baptist Place CONTACT First Baptist Church Victoria Avenue, Regina SK, S4P 0S4 First Baptist Church Fax Number main_fbcregina@sasktel.net 7 OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday Closed