St. Luke s Service First Baptist Church Halifax October 22, 2017

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1 St. Luke s Service First Baptist Church Halifax October 22, 2017 St. Luke "We celebrate St. Luke's Sunday, a traditional day to emphasize the churches ministry of healing. Luke is mentioned three times in Paul's letters as "the beloved physician," but the Church remembers him chiefly as the author of two books which came to be included in the New Testament: The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. We celebrate St. Luke each year close to his feast day, October 18th. First Baptist has celebrated this service for the past 19 years."

2 The Community Gathers for Worship Welcome to First Baptist Church Halifax! If you are visiting with us today, please know how glad we are to have you with us as we worship God together. We invite you to complete a visitor s card, located in the hymnal rack in front of you, and place it in the offering plate later in the service. You are also invited to stay immediately following this morning s service for the Spiritual Journey Lunch & Learn with Rev. David Maginley. We gather in the Parlor, just behind the Sanctuary. Prelude: Fantasia on St. Dunstan's Tune -Ward Organist, Lynette Wahlstrom Please use this time to settle for worship *Please stand as you are able *Processional Hymn: #466 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (AZMON) Congregation *Call to Worship: Deacon Marsha Hurshman & Congregation The earth has its kings, but God is ruler of all. Praise God above all, the giver of life. The mountains may tremble, the oceans may roar But God s presence is more powerful than the earth itself. Come into God s presence, for God is among us now *Prayer of Approach: Loving, living God Be among us now. Show us your ways. 2

3 Guide our steps Live in us that we may be people of steadfast hope and powerful giving. Help us hear your words, challenging us to give you all things that are yours. Help us to remember that all we are and all we have are gifts from you. Help us to be a holy people who receive your word with joy and live your message with love. Amen Anthem Pilgrim's Hymn -Paulus Choir Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jenny Drewitz *Children s Hymn: Congregation #364 I Sing a Song of the Saints of God (GRAND ISLE) Children s Story: Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10 (NT pg. 203) Dr. Brian Ashton & Congregation Dr. Lois MacGibbon *Psalm Lesson: 99 (the Inclusive Bible) Marsha Hurshman & Congregation The Lord reigns, and the nations tremble! You who are enthroned on the cherubim, let the earth quake! 3

4 The Lord is even higher than Zion, and exalted above all the nations; let them praise your Name, Great and Awesome One: You are holy and mighty, a Leader who loves justice, who established honesty, justice, and righteousness! You have done this! R We exalt you, O Lord, and we worship at your footstool. You are holy! Miriam, Moses, and Aaron were among them, and and Samuel too was among those who invoked the the Lord; they called on the Lord and God answered them. The Lord spoke to them in the pillar of cloud; they obeyed the decrees and statues God gave them. O Lord, you answered them. For them, you became God the Forgiver. We exalt you, O Lord our God, and we worship at your holy mountain; for you, O Lord our God, are holy! R Gospel: Luke 8: (NT pg. 68) Dr. Drew Bethune *Gradual Hymn #380 O Christ the Healer (ERHALT UNS HERR) Congregation First Testament: Exodus 33: (OT pg. 80) Sermon: Seeing God s Glory Offertory Anthem Rev. David Maginley Rev. David Maginley 4

5 Cantique de Jean-Racine -Fauré Translation: word of God, in whom alone we have our hope, receive our hymns offered to your immortal glory. *Presentation of Offering: Doxology (OLD 100TH) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise Christ, all people here below, Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Rev. Nelson Metcalfe 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 that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. *Recessional Hymn: Congregation #476 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above (LYONS) Postlude: Organist, Lynette Wahlstrom Rondeau from Abdelazer -Purcell 5

6 News Notes Our Prayer List We pray for all members of our congregation, especially those who are in frail health and unable to join with us for worship and activities. Particular prayers are requested for: Lynne Alary, Roy Yetman, Judy Morton, and Betty Deal. Sincere sympathy to Alan Cruess and family on the loss of his Father, Leigh Stanley Cruess. A memorial service will be held in Ontario at a later date. Sincere sympathy is extended to David Dexter and family in the death of David s aunt, Shirley Moir. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, at the JA Snow Funeral Home. Upcoming All Saint s Service Sunday October 29 th, 10:30am During the service, we will recognize the names of those who have died in the past year and light a candle in their memory. If there is a name that you would like to be recognized, please speak to either Rusty or Jenny or contact the church office before end of day Wednesday October 25 th. Acknowledgements Thank You! Harvest Supper 2017 was a great success! To everyone who donated items, purchased tickets for dinner or participated in the auction, we are so grateful for your generosity! Fo those who prepared items for the dinner or volunteered their time with the set up or clean up, we could not have done this without you! It takes so many hands to make an event like this a great success! Know that everyone s combined efforts really paid off. This week, we will be sending Parker Street a cheque for a grand total of $4,200. Thank you everyone for making this happen! 6

7 Faith Development Notes Youth Sunday School Sunday October 22 nd Karen Theriault from Feed Nova Scotia is coming to speak to our youth class this Sunday. We will look at what Feed Nova Scotia does, who they serve, and begin to brainstorm on the upcoming Canstruction project. Welcome Karen and thank you for taking the time to come and share with us! The Spiritual Journey Lunch & Learn, Rev. David Maginley Sunday October 22, after worship service First Baptist Church Halifax, Parlour Thank you to Rev. David Maginley for joining our worship service today! Rev. Maginley is a spiritual counsellor at the Queen Elizabeth cancer centre here in Halifax. He is a four time cancer survivor, including a near-death experience, which has left him with a deep sense of purpose in supporting others in their spiritual journey. For Rev. Maginley, Spirituality is distinct from religion. It is reflected not so much in what one believes as it is in the quality of one s love. Maginley invites us to explore how the universal journey is expressed through each of us and the role suffering and compassion play in evolving our best selves. Bring your story and your heart, for it promises to be an engaging experience! Everyone is welcome. Sandwiches, tea, coffee & cookies available. Youth Bible Study Monday Evening, 6-8pm, Oct. 23 rd Offsite We have been exploring the book 1 of Samuel over dinner and discussion. We will meet next on Oct. 23 (the Naug home). If you did not make the first two classes, but want to join in, please speak with Rev. Jenny. 7

8 Men at Work Breakfast & Discussion Saturday October 28, 8:30am 10am FBCH, Parlour Dr. Norman Greenberg, founder of Affirmative Ventures a social enterprise that helps those with mental illness, will lead a discussion on social enterprises in Nova Scotia. Dr. Greenberg has been involved in both national and provincial social enterprise organizations and is a member of the Social Enterprise Council of Canada. Please RSVP to: neil.ritchie@invictahealth.com, call for more information or if you need transportation. All are welcome! The Christmas Story: Group Book Discussion of the Nativity Commences Wed. Nov. 8, 5:30 8:30pm (4 week program) First Baptist Church Halifax, Parlour Join in this discussion on Vermes The Nativity. The weekly meeting begins with a light soup supper followed by discussion. (See Voices for full description of the discussion group). Vermes 2006 book can be obtained from Clyde Evans (our facilitator). We hope you will choose to attend and participate in this discussion. Please feel free to ask questions of Clyde or Kathy Schwartzentruber. Be part of the Congregational Advent Booklet Respond by Sunday Nov. 5th For this advent season, we want to hear from people in our congregation, similar to the Lent booklet. If you would like to offer a short devotion, prayer or story (approximately words) or photos or poems based on an assigned Scripture passage, speak to either Rev. Jenny Drewitz, or Bob or Lara Hazelton. All submissions must be received by Nov 15th. Approximately 25 volunteers are needed. 8

9 Church Membership Class Sunday Nov. 5 th, after worship If you have questions about the Baptist tradition, the First Baptist story, or how your faith journey is part of the larger faith story, please join in! This class is open at all inquisitive minds that are willing to share, learn and grow together. Music Notes Special thanks! Special thanks to our guest conductor, Bryan Crocker, for leading the choir this morning. Bryan is the Director of Dalhousie Medical Professions Chorale, Nova Voce Men's Chorus, is a member of Halifax Camerata Singers, and spends much of his remaining free time in conducting and singing for Nova Scotia Choral Federation projects Welcome Bryan! Songsters Meet & Sing Sunday, weekly following Worship service. Chancel Open to all interested youth (ages 2-17), especially new singers. Come and hear what fun it is to sing! Please see Lynette for more information. Community Outreach ARK Sunday Supper Sunday October 29 St. Andrew s Church Volunteers are needed to prepare 18 casseroles. The recipe is beside the signup sheet on the bulletin board outside of the parlour. These meals are an important way for us to provide a hot meal for homeless people and people experiencing hardship who would otherwise go without dinner. 9

10 Community Notes Auxiliary Meeting Monday October 23 rd, 1:30pm First Baptist Church Halifax, Parlour All are welcome to attend. We encourage new members to join us! The annual Christmas Tea and Sale Sat., Nov. 4th, 2pm - 4:30 pm. Ticket Sales now open! First Baptist Church Halifax Come and enjoy the best tea in town and browse the many tables! Tickets are $8 each/ 4 for $30/ $1 for children under 12 and $4 for volunteers. Tickets are available from Auxiliary members, the church office or outside the parlour each Sunday in October. Volunteer Opportunities! The Auxiliary is in need of volunteers for the Tea & Sale. In particular, we are in need of helping hands to unpack and price goods in the New to You department between Oct. 31 Nov. 3 rd. We also need support with clean up after the Tea & Sale on Nov. 4 th. Speak to Kathy Schwartzentruber or Mary Anne Eisener for more details on volunteer opportunities or how to donate items. Donations: If you are dropping off items and will require some assistance in bringing them into the building, our Sexton is on duty and able to help between 8:30am 11am Monday through Friday. A Grand Welcome Piano Concert! Sun., Nov. 19th, 3pm First Baptist Church Halifax, Sanctuary FBCH and Fountain School of Performing Arts present Chamber Music. Join pianists Peter Allen and Lynette Wahlstrom, with special guests Sonia Hellenbrand, violin, and Jacob MacDonald, cello, in music by Liszt, Chopin and Beethoven. A Grand Welcome, Full-Stick, to celebrate FBC's new CX7 Yamaha grand piano. Freewill offering at the door will be shared by FSPA and FBC. 10

11 Wider Faith Community Halifax Regional United Baptist Association (HRUBA) Fall Gathering Saturday October 28 8:30am registration Regal Heights Baptist Church (formerly Regal Road), 6 Regal Rd (Dartmouth) All are welcome to join the fall association meeting. This year s guest speaker is Garth Williams on Keeping your Ministers healthy. This Week in Our Church: Oct Please refer to the calendar on our website for a complete list of activities. Church Office hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Today 10:30am Creche, Worship 11:45am Songsters, Sanctuary 12:00pm, Lunch & Learn, Rev. David Maginley Monday - 6:00pm, Youth Bible Study (offsite) Tuesday 6:30pm, Diaconate Meeting Wednesday 11am, Clergy Study Wednesday 6:30pm, Plan to Protect Screening Committee Thursday 7:00pm, Choir Practice Saturday 10:00am, MWJ Next Sunday: October 29, 2017; All Saint s, Communion 10:30am Creche, Worship Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Rev. Jenny Drewitz 11:45am, Coffee & Conversation 11

12 First Baptist Church Halifax - Where Faith Comes To Life! Founded in Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3Y8 Office office@fbchalifax.ca facebook.com/firstbaptisthalifax Of Service To You Today Deacon on Duty: Neil Ritchie Sexton on Duty: Caitlin Smithers Ushers On Duty: Steven Dexter Rev. Dr. Rusty Edwards, Senior Minister (rustyedwards@fbchalifax.ca) Rev. Jenny Drewitz, Minister of Faith Development (jennydrewitz@fbchalifax.ca) Rev. Nelson A. Metcalfe, Minister of Visitation (na.metcalfe@ns.sympatico.ca) Ms. Lynette Wahlstrom, Director of Music (lynettewahlstrom@fbchalifax.ca) Dr. Pauline Allsop, Deacon Emerita Our Mission To be an inclusive and ecumenical community of believers in Jesus Christ, committed to proclaim God s mission of love by word and deed. Our Vision To be a Christ-centered community of diverse people experiencing God s unconditional love and acceptance, finding opportunities to grow and nurture our faith, and sharing that love, acceptance and faith with the world. Using gifts God has given us to do the work God is calling us to do! 12