1 st Sunday of Lent Baden Powell / Scout Sunday First Baptist Church Halifax February 18, 2018

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1 1 st Sunday of Lent Baden Powell / Scout Sunday First Baptist Church Halifax February 18, 2018 The Good Shepherd" Artist: Sieger Koder ( ) Singer was a priest and prolific artist, little known outside Germany despite his brilliance.

2 Baden Powell / Scout Sunday Welcome to our Scouts and families. Scouting's founder, Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell has a birthday next week on Feb 22, Beavers, Guides, Scouts and Venturers will celebrate with skits, cake and the Happy Birthday song. Scouting came to Nova Scotia in 1907 at Port Morien, Cape Breton. In that year, an immigrant from Great Britain formed a troop with seven boys from the Port Morien area. The 36 th Halifax Scout Group has been in existence for more than 30 years. The Troop has 28 youth and 12 Scouters registered. Our other three sections have a combined total of 67 youth and 17 Scouters. It is a thriving group and we are so happy to be part of the First Baptist Church Halifax Community. 2

3 The Community Gathers for Worship Entrance of Choir During the Season of Lent, we enter and depart quietly without our usual processional and recessional. As in previous years, the choir will only sing one anthem each Sunday, our words following the offering will be spoken and not sung, and we will sing one less hymn. This reflects the contemplative nature of this season of the church year and helps us long for the season of resurrection that is to come. We invite you to use the quieter moments of the Lenten services for reflection and prayer. Welcome and Announcements Silent Prayer and Reflection *Gathering Hymn *Please stand as you are able Rev. Jenny Drewitz #77 Forty Days and Forty Nights (AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH) *Call to Worship: Deacon Kathy Schwartzentruber Jesus said, I am the good shepherd I know my sheep and my sheep know me, in the same way Abba God knows me and I know God and for these sheep I will lay down my life. *Prayer of Confession Shepherd us, O Living Christ, so that we may know you as you know us. God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want, I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love, I walk by the quiet waters of peace. Shepherd us, O God, beyond our wants, beyond our fears, from death into life. Jesus, Good Shepherd, help us take the time and make the space to hear your call to us. For the times when we are consumed with our own wants and desires, forgive us. May we live in the protection of your flock trusting our shepherd, Amen. *Words of Assurance - Psalm 23 (Inclusive Bible) LORD, you are my shepherd I want nothing more. You let me lie down in green meadows; you lead me beside restful waters: you refresh my soul. You guide me to lush pastures for the sake of your Name. Even if I am surrounded by shadows of Death, I fear no danger, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff they give me courage. You 3

4 spread a table for me in the presence of my enemies, and you anoint my head with oil my cup overflows! Only goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in your house, LORD, for days without end. *Lenten Hymn: Vs. 1 - #171 The King of Love my Shepherd is (ST. COLUMBA) The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His And He is mine for ever. Children are welcome to come to the chancel steps during this verse. Formation Moment on the Good Shepherd Rev. Jenny Drewitz & The children and youth in Primary to Grade 12 are dismissed for Sunday School First Testament: Proverbs 3:21-35 (pg. 586 ) Epistle: 1 John 3:18-24 (pg. 240) Declan Bourke, 1 st year Scout Georgia Pardy, 4th year Scout and Patrol Leader *Gradual Hymn #302 I Danced in the Morning (SIMPLE GIFTS) Gospel: John 11:1-44 (pg. 104) Sermon: What s That Smell? Rev. Dr. Rusty Edwards Rev. Dr. Rusty Edwards Offertory Anthem Pilgrims' Hymn - S. Paulus Choir Choir *Prayer over the Offering: God Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer in glad thanksgiving for your goodness we offer you our gifts, and pray for the willingness to offer and present our very selves to you. May we be a living sacrifice dedicated to work willingly for your realm of peace and justice in our time. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen. Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Deacon Kathy Schwartzentruber 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. 4

5 *Sending Hymn #85 What Wondrous Love is this (WONDROUSE LOVE) *Benediction & Choral Amen Rev. Dr. Rusty Edwards Postlude: Toccata in D minor -G. Balch-Nevin Matthew Fraser, Organist 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, Judy Morton, Pearl Stevens, Marjorie Morrisson, Marion Crowell (Abby Lane), Jeunne Schoales (Parkstone). Sympathy extended to Dr. Lalia Johnston and family in the death of her husband, Dr. Dennis Johnston. A service is being planned for later in the spring. Our hearts and prayers are extended to those affected by the tragic high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Music Notes Special thanks and welcome back to Matthew Fraser, who is Organist for today's service. Faith Development Notes Parent and Tot Drop-In Program Weekly Tuesdays from 9:45-11:15 am First Baptist Church Halifax, Creche (second floor) Parents/guardians and children up to age 5 are welcome to drop in for a morning of play time, story and song. Complimentary peanut-free snacks provided. Please contact Rev. Jenny Drewitz with questions. Sanctuary Hosts Wanted Tuesdays-Thursdays from 4-6pm during the season of Lent (Feb. 14- Mar. 29) The church sanctuary will be open for quiet reflection (with occasional instrumental music) during the season of Lent. If you are able to act as a host for one or two of these days, please sign up on the bulletin board across from the parlour. This is a wonderful way to extend hospitality to our community. If you have questions, please speak with Rev.Jenny Drewitz. 5

6 Men at Work Breakfast Saturday, February 24, 8:30-10:00 AM Stage (breakfast), Parlour (discussion). Dr. David Mensink will present and lead the discussion on: Beyond Mansplaining finding the words and acts of love your partner needs. David will help us explore the ways of finding words and actions your partner needs to hear and see. He ll also help us understand what does not work. David is a Registered Psychologist, who works at Dalhousie University and is an active member of our congregation. His professional areas of interest include: couples counselling, relationship issues and counselling, resolving relationship loss and grief, anxiety, depression and stress management. All men are welcome! Please RSVP to: neil.ritchie@invictahealth.com, call for more information or if you need transportation. Women s Discussion Group Upcoming Meeting Saturday March 3, 10am Julie & Arla s Place The theme for this meeting is The courage to trust yourself; Listen to the nudges. All are welcome to join in the discussion. Coffee & Tea will be served. Feel free to bring a friend. Community Notes Canstruction 2018! The votes are in, and with 75% in favour, the structure that we will be building is the... piano! Thank you to those who voted by donation. We are still about $1500 away from our target to purchase canned food to build (all food is donated to Feed Nova Scotia). With the help of engineer Bryan Darrell and dietitian Judy Whalen we're aiming to win the award for "best meal." There's lots of ways to get involved in canstruction; You can be a "shopper" and transporter of the canned food to the church and to Sunnyside mall, consider being part of the practice team on March 3, the building team on March 7th, or the take down team on March 10th. (sign up sheet across from the parlour). Maybe voting is your thing and you pop by Sunny Side mall between March 7-10 or online and vote for the FBCH structure for the people's choice award! Questions? speak with Rev. Jenny. al Annual Meeting Sunday February 25, following worship service Assembly Room (light lunch will be served) Please mark your calendars for our Annual meeting where we will consider the reports from staff, boards, committees and other groups. We will receive the reviewed 2017 Financial Statements, and will receive reports from our nominating committees. Copies of the 2017 Annual Report are now available in hard copy in the Narthex or outside the parlour. For those who prefer a greener version, we have sent this electronically out to all on our mailing list. 6

7 Auxiliary Meeting Monday February 25, 1:30 3pm Parlour Please mark your calendars. All are welcome. We encourage new members to join us. Tellers Needed! We are looking for volunteers for the following months: July and August (4 each month); September (2); October (3). Please contact Joe O Brien joe_obrien@eastlink.ca if you can help. The New Bulletin You have noticed that the Bulletin has changed to a larger format and may be wondering if this is an economical use of our resources. The new format uses larger size paper which allows us to combine two formats into one - the large print bulletin and the "regular" bulletin - and helps us to reduce printing overall. Even though the larger paper is slightly more costly, we are now using only two sheets per week rather than three and this also means that the copying charges (we pay a per page charge) have also gone down. The larger format saves us $41 on paper and approximately $200 in printing costs on an annual basis. Thanks to Mary and the Assistant Sextons, we have an accurate count of bulletins used each week and can adjust the weekly run of bulletins in response. If you are "past paper" the Bulletin is also distributed each week by so that you can download it to a device and go paperless. This Week in Our Church: Feb Please refer to the calendar on our website for a complete list of activities. Church Office hours: Tues. - Fri. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. This Week Monday Office Closed, Heritage Day Monday - 1:00pm, CABF Strategy Tuesday 9:45am, Parents & Tot, Creche Tuesday 12noon, Hospital Chaplaincy Tuesday - 4:00pm 6:00pm, Open Sanctuary Wednesday - 11am, Clergy Meeting Wednesday 4:00pm 6:00pm, Open Sanctuary Thursday 4:00pm 6:00pm, Open Sanctuary Thursday 7:00pm, Choir Practice Saturday 8:30am, Men At Work, Stage & Sanctuary Next Sunday: February 25, 2018; 10:30am Creche, Worship 2nd Sunday in Lent Wearing a Towel Rev. Dr. Rusty Edwards 12noon, Annual al Meeting 7

8 First Baptist Church Halifax - Where Faith Comes To Life! Founded in Oxford Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3Y8 Office office@fbchalifax.ca facebook.com/firstbaptisthalifax Wifi Password: Youareloved:) Of Service To You Today Deacon Duty: David Morse Sexton on Duty: Caitlin Smithers Rev. Dr. Rusty Edwards, Senior Minister (rustyedwards@fbchalifax.ca) Rev. Jenny Drewitz, Minister of Faith Development (jennydrewitz@fbchalifax.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! 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 for coffee & conversation immediately following the service. We gather in the parlour, right behind the sanctuary. 8