FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. A Place To Belong. Sunday, May 3 rd, :00 a.m. In the Heart of Saskatchewan s Capital City

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A Place To Belong Sunday, May 3 rd, :00 a.m. In the Heart of Saskatchewan s Capital City

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 slowly and allow each one present to listen for God s voice. 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! Should you wish to have someone pray with or for you, today s Deaconon-Duty will be pleased to meet with you following the worship service. Please come to the front, west side pew. Perhaps this prayer may help you begin your preparation today: Lord God, whose we are and whom we serve, help us to glorify You this day, in all the thoughts of our hearts, in all the words of our lips, and in all the works of our hands, as becomes those who are Your servants, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: THIS COULD BE YOU! Ray & Beth Silzer Balcony: William & Janet Romanuk Judy Grimsrud Elevator: Barb Ziolkowski Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Murray Wolfe & Matt Field Service of Worship Sunday, May 3 rd, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter 11:00 a.m. *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able* 1

3 Music for Gathering Morning Chimes THE GATHERING OF GOD S PEOPLE Mark Anderson Mark Anderson *The Introit Easter People Raise Your Voices Congregation (Tune: Cwn, Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah, #51) Easter people, raise your voices, sounds of heav n in earth should ring. Christ has brought us heaven s choices; heavenly music, let it ring. (Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing. Easter people, let us sing.) (x2) Welcome John Nelson Reflective Moment Musical Response We Worship and Adore You (#19) Congregation We worship and adore You, bowing down before You, Songs of praises singing, hallelujahs ringing. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Amen. THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD Responsive Call to Worship God Whispers John Nelson God whispers your name. Come and worship. : Congregation: Choir: ALL: Congregation: All of us. Young, old, sister, brother, cousin, friend. Again and again: come and worship. All of us. The proud and the strong, the lost and the searching, the joyous and the sad. From a whisper to a shout COME AND WORSHIP! All of us. Word-arrangers and fingerpainters, rope-jumpers and slowwalkers, belly-laughers and soul-singers. Here in this place to belong, the light is shining, JOY is brimming and God is beckoning. 2

4 ALL: Choir: ALL: COME AND WORSHIP! All of us. Here and now! We come now to worship and bow down. ALL SING: Majesty Congregation Majesty, worship His majesty. Unto Jesus be all glory, honour and praise. Majesty, kingdom authority flow from His throne unto His own; His anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus. Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King. Majesty, worship His majesty; Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings. Unison Prayer We Gather Together Congregation We gather together today, O God, from our own small worlds, to worship unitedly in this place to belong. We are here because of Your love demonstrated supremely in Christ. Your grace binds us in fellowship. Your Spirit makes this place a communion of faith. Keep us from thoughtless prayer, listless singing or dull minds. Make this place today a vantage point of spiritual insight, from which we may go forth prepared to serve you and others. Amen! *Hymn of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus Name (v.1) #97 (Tune: Coronation) All Hail the Power of Jesus Name (v.4) #96 (Tune: Diadem) Children s Moment Joel Russell-MacLean Hymn of Praise Change My Heart, O God Congregation Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever new; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You! Gift of Music FKBC Choir 3

5 Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon CONFESSION OF SIN Mark McKim Gift of Music Remember Me Sanctuary Choir Scripture Reader: THE WORD OF GOD READ Sun Bright & Mark McKim Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 5:1-7 (O.T. pg. 634) New Testament Lesson: John 15:1-17 from The Message This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED *Hymn of Preparation Lift High the Name of Jesus Congregation V.1 Lift high the name of Jesus, of Jesus, our Lord. Make known the power of His grace, the beauty of His peace. Remember how His mercy reached as we cried out to Him. He lifted us to solid ground, to freedom from our sin. CHORUS: Sing, my soul, and tell all He s done, til the earth and the heavens are filled with His glory. V.2 Lift high the name of Jesus, of Jesus, our Lord. His pow r in us is greater than, is greater than this world; To share the reason for our hope; to serve with love and grace; That all who see Him shine through us might, bring the Father praise. CHORUS V.3 Lift high the name of Jesus, of Jesus, our Light. No other name on earth can save, can raise our soul to life. He opens up our eyes to see the harvest He has grown. We labour in His fields of grace as He leads sinners home. CHORUS 4

6 Sermon Turned On or Turned Off? John Nelson THE WORD OF GOD CELEBRATED *Hymn of Approach As We Gather At Your Table Congregation (Tune Beach Spring, #455) As we gather at Your table, as we listen to Your word, Help us know, O God, Your presence; let our hearts and minds be stirred. Nourish us with sacred story till we claim it as our own; Teach us through this holy banquet how to make Love s victory known. Preparation for Communion Ron Phillips This is the table of the Lord. We come, not because we are strong, Congregation: Choir: Congregation: Choir: Congregation: ALL: Prayer for the Bread Prayer for the Wine But because we are weak, We come, not because any goodness of our own gives us a right to come, But because we need mercy and help; We come because we love the Lord a little And would like to love Him more. We come because the Lord loves us And gives Himself for us. Let this bread and wine be for us the token pledge of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, All meant for us if we receive them in humble faith. O taste and see that the Lord is good. Hilary Ryan Eh Tha Wah 5

7 RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD Hymn of Response My Jesus I Love Thee Congregation V.1 My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour art Thou; If ever I loved Thee (x3), my Jesus, tis now. V.2 I love Thee, because Thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary s tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; [If ever I loved Thee (x3), my Jesus, tis now.] [repeat] Congregational Life and Ministry Mark McKim Call to Prayer 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. Our Gifts & Offerings Mark Anderson *Response Of Praise 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! Benediction John Nelson 6

8 *Choral Benediction The Spirit Sends Us Congregation (Tune Azmon - #76, O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing ) We go to be the Hands of Christ, to scatter JOY like seed And, all our days, to vherish life, to do the LOVING deed. The let us go to Serve in peace, the gospel to proclaim. God s spirit has empowered us; we GO in Jesus name. Music For Departing 7 Mark Anderson April 26 th, 2015 Worship Attendance Morning Worship Service 169 A TIME FOR FRIENDS Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship. May 3: Marlene & Wayne Wyatt, Adijah Pusi, Pat Bester & Neema Ntega Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons May 10 th A Reading From the Book of Acts Acts 10:44-48 Responsorial Psalm 98 The Epistle I John 5:1-6 The Gospel John 15:9-17 ACHIEVERS LUNCHEON CORNER Another successful year of Achievers Luncheon came to a wonderful conclusion with Don Toth as guest speaker. Elizabeth Morgan s catering has been one of THE highlights of What a wonderful and tantalizing variety of meals she has provided us, with such love and grace. Thank you one and all for your support of this enthusiastic ministry! If anyone has suggestions for guest speakers, please contact Pastor John Nelson. Stay tuned for exciting plans for ! KLC SPRING CARNIVAL 2015 Saturday, May 16 th, 2015 from 1-5 p.m., admission is FREE, coffee, Cabela s Fudge, bounce houses, climbing wall, zipline and more. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information and directions visit our website at A very Happy Birthday to George Baxter, Pastor Emeritus, May 4 th, Love your FBC family!

9 SPRING CAMPAIGN 2015: Build the Building Fund! The annual Spring Financial Campaign this year seeks to replenish our church s building fund, which is used for major renovations and repairs. The Trustees (i.e. Deacons and Treasurer together) have decided the first call on the fund will be MUCH NEEDED upgrades to our sanctuary sound system (estimated at $15,000). This upgrade is intended to replace outdated equipment and allow us to have a system which can be added to in future years as necessary. The second call will be some additional repair on the building cornices. The over-all goal of the campaign is $30,000 and the campaign will run from April 12-June 15. If you wish to contribute, please make cheques out to First Baptist Church with a note Building Fund in the memo line. $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5000 $ (to date) $1000 8

10 A Baby Shower to Welcome the Newest Sentis, Timothy Robert! Where: FBC Lower Hall When: Saturday, May 9 th at 10:30 a.m. Who: EVERYONE!! If you want to contribute to a group gift please contact Heather Russell-MacLean rusmac@sasktel.net MUSIC MINISTRIES My Favourites of Have you enjoyed a particular GIFT OF MUSIC sung/played during ? Please place a check mark beside the music anthem(s) or person(s) you would like to hear once again during May, June, and/or September. Place this tear off in the offering plate! All the Earth Sing Forth +An Advent Prayer +Angels We Have Heard On High As a Little Child *At the Table of the Lord Beautiful Savior +Can This Be God s Son? Consider the Lilies Creation Will Be At Peace Delight Yourself in the Lord *Finished *Hallelujah Chorus *He Lifted Me He Never Said a Mumbalin Word Holy Spirit, Speak to Me *Humble Cross arr. Hal Hopson Allen Pote arr. David Lantz Joseph Martin David Angerman/Joseph Martin David Allen Lloyd Larson Natalie Sleeth Anna Laura Page Michael Barrett Joe Parks (women s chorus) G. F. Handel Joseph Martin arr. Lloyd Larson Douglas Nolan Joel Raney 9

11 I Saw the Light arr. Mosie Lister (men s chorus) +Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child arr. Lloyd Larson *Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley arr. Larry Shackley *Lamb of God arr. Lloyd Larson +Lightshine Joseph Martin *Lord Is It I? Joseph Martin *O Sacred Head Now Wounded arr. Patti Drennan +Once In Royal David s City arr. Howard Helvey +One Small Child arr. Lloyd Larson +One Small Lamb Michael Barrett Pray For the People Pepper Choplin Prayer for Guidance Allen Pote +Prepare and Celebrate Joseph Martin *Shadow of the Cross Michael Barrett +Still, Still, Still Kirby Shaw *Sunrise, Resurrection Joseph Martin +Sussex Carol Philip Young The Prayer David Foster & Carole Sager (duet) +Time For Advent Stewart Harris Walk in the Light Joseph Martin Walk Worthy Joseph Martin *When You Prayed Beneath the Trees Lloyd Larson Music by Exaltation, JuBELLation, piano solos by Lorna Gorman, Becky Nelson & Christa Walsh Organ, solos by Mark Anderson. Vocal solos/duets: Zane Clifford, Andrew Jackson, Karen Martin, John Nelson, Jack Sailor, Charlee Wielgoz, Rob & David Nelson, Dawn Henry & Christa Walsh. If you have any additional requests, please use the space below to write your requests. Thank you for your support of the music ministry of First Baptist Church. 10

12 LEARNING FOR LIFE FAITH PRACTICES IN THE HOME As we grow, we all develop routine habits, like washing our hands. As families, we also develop traditions like Christmas or a weekly family activity night. Christian families also seek to develop faith traditions that grab our imaginations and hearts as Christmas does for some. In this session, we will listen to one another, discuss different ideas and encourage one another around prayer, bible reading, and discipleship. May 10 th, 9:30-10:30. Work and activities provided for children, though they will also be involved in the discussions. Please let Joel know if you can make it. THE SOUND COMMITTEE IS REQUESTING YOUR HELP! The Sound Committee is testing new speakers in the sanctuary. We would like everyone to help us assess whether they are improving the sound quality of our services. Would you please take a few minutes to give us your evaluation of the sound this week? We will use your information to make adjustments to the placement and output of the speakers to see if we can produce a sound that pleases most people. If we have a better sound, we will proceed to buy and mount speakers that are aesthetically pleasing. 1) Where did you sit? (main floor/balcony - front/middle/back east/west) 2) When did you assess the sound? 3) What was the sound volume? (too loud, too quiet) 4) How was the sound quality? (clear/muddy/muffled/ cold, etc) 5) When was there ringing or feedback? 6) Other Comments - 7) Name and Contact information please 11

13 1. MEET YOUR MUSICIAN PRESENTS FESTIVAL OF PRAISE II Sunday, May 31, 7:00 p.m.. Please refer to the poster included in this bulletin for the names of participating musicians, both guests and our own FBC musicians. 2. SANCTUARY CHOIR INVITES YOU! Only 4 rehearsals remain for ! Interested new singers, why not comes out for these remaining rehearsals and discover the JOY OF SINGING and MINISTERING!! Contact Pastor John ASAP. You will be warmly and enthusiastically welcomed! 3. SUMMER MUSIC MINISTRY Our summer music ministry schedule commences July 5 th. Musicians who have shared their gifts during the year please contact Pastor John if you would be interested in singing or playing for a Sunday or two. July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and September 6 th. *Becky Nelson will be our pianist for these above dates. Preaching Schedule for May October 2015 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 August 2 August 9-23 August 30 September 6 September 13-October 25 Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean Sam Chaise (General Secretary, CBM) Rev. John Nelson Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean TBA TBA Rev. John Nelson 12

14 On April 20 th, Fran Purvis met with members of First Baptist Church to report on the current work of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship on the U of R Campus. She reported that the Saskatchewan staff team are committed to seeing the Kingdom come to our province s universitites, to our country and to the world. Staff members spend many of their days on campus, where they befriend students and invite them to encounter with Jesus through fellowship, Bible studies, and prayer. The Fellowship is also committed to teaching/mentoring Christian students to become Extraordinary Kingdom Leaders. They are encouraged to study scripture, to pray, and to witness for Christ, to live sacrificially and to persevere in Christian witness. As a result of all this, the IVCF community continues to grow: they anticipate 15 student leaders and a community of 75 students for the coming school year. Those of us in attendance were inspired by Fran s ongoing commitment to serving Christ in the student world. Let s continue to support her and her staff partner Kyle MacLean, by our prayers and giving. 13

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16 MONDAY 7:30 P.M. VIVACE REHEARSAL LOWER HALL TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING BOARD ROOM 5:00 P.M. TNT GAMES NIGHT (BYOM) LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION - SANCTUARY WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST LOWER HALL 10:30 A.M. ACHIEVERS BIBLE STUDY BOARD ROOM THURSDAY 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR PRACTICE - SANCTUARY SATURDAY 10:30 A.M. SENTIS BABY SHOWER LOWER HALL SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE BOARD ROOM 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE SANCTUARY 2:00 P.M. AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE - SANCTUARY Anyone requesting prayer by FBC s 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 Vi Maeers Member James Clifford Vice-Chair Eleanor Russell Member Rosemary Ward Secretary Jennifer Bisson Member 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) First Baptist Place CONTACT First Baptist Church 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 15