FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. A Place To Belong EPHESIANS

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A Place To Belong EPHESIANS Sunday, July 5 th, :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! Perhaps this prayer may help you begin your preparation today: In this time of worship, we welcome You, O God. We welcome You, O Christ. We welcome You, O Holy Spirit, so that we may understand the true meaning of life. Turn our hearts unto You so that we may be abide in Your love and Your love may flow through us. Turn our wills unto Your word so that You may guide us into all truth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Ushers: Greeters: Gordon Magel (Head Usher) Sanctuary: THIS COULD BE YOU! Rick Roland Balcony: THIS COULD BE YOU! Diane Zimmer Elevator: Barb Ziolkowski Deacon on Duty: Esther Wiens AV Ministry: Murray Wolfe Service of Worship Sunday, July 5 th, 2015 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost 10:00 a.m. *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able* 1

3 Music for Gathering THE GATHERING OF GOD S PEOPLE Becky Nelson *The Introit Come and Feast (v.1) Congregation (Tune Hymn to Joy, #1) Come and feast, for all are welcomed At God s table spread with love. Come proclaim God s grace and goodness In, around us, and above. Lift your hearts and raise your voices, Celebrate this wondrous love. Come and feast, for all are welcomed At God s table, spread with love. Welcome Opportunities For Life and Service John Nelson John Nelson 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.) x2 THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD Responsive Call to Worship Leader: God is waiting for us, Congregation: Leader: Congregation: Leader: Congregation: Leader: Congregation: Leader: ALL: Congregation With a tender heart and a searching question. God is ready for us, With truth and wisdom from a deep well. God is blessing us With springs of living water. God is sending us, To sing, to pray and to witness every day. GOD IS HERE, Let the conversation begin. 2

4 All Sing Come and Feast (v.2) Congregation (Tune: Hymn to Joy, #1) Here are symbols to remind us of our life-long need of grace; Here are table, font and pulpit; here the cross has central place. Here in honesty of preaching, here in silence, as in speech, Here, in newness and renewal, God the Spirit comes to each. Unison Invocation We Welcome You 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 here a communion of faith. Keep us from thoughtless prayer, listless singing, or dull minds. Make this place to belong today, a vantage point of spiritual insight from which we may go forth prepared to serve You and others. Amen. *Hymn of Praise Spirit, Working in Creation Congregation (Tune: Nettleton#2) Spirit, working in creation, bringing order out of strife: Come around God s gathered people, giving harmony and life. Spirit, speaking through the prophets so the voice of God was heard: Come, inspire, alert Your people to this day s prophetic word. Spirit, wind and flame, empowering fearless witness to the lost; Come, unite, renew Your wonders as of a new Pentecost! Praise and glory, Holy Spirit, for Your love on us outpoured, Giving honour to the Father and proclaiming Jesus Lord. Gift of Music FKBC Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon CONFESSION OF SIN John Hillmer THE WORD OF GOD FOR CHILDREN *Children s Blessing Jesus Loves Me (v.1) #579 (The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn.) 3

5 Children s Moment Derrick Bellows Children s Blessing Be Still and Know #343 (The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship.) Gift of Music You Raise Me Up David Nelson THE WORD OF GOD READ Scripture Reader: FKBC & Reid Robinson Old Testament Lesson: I Kings 19:9b-18 (O.T. pg. 326) New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 1:1-14 (N.T. pg. 191) Leader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED Sermon The Best Is Yet To Be John Nelson THE WORD OF GOD CELEBRATED *Hymn of Preparation 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. Call to the Table Prayer for the Bread Prayer for the Wine Annabel Robinson FKBC John Hillmer RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD *Hymn of Response In Christ Alone Congregation In Christ alone, my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this Solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. (What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my all in all; here in the love of Christ, I stand.) x2 4

6 Call to Prayer Prayers of the People Esther Wiens 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 Becky Nelson *Response Of Praise Give Thanks Congregation (Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One; Give thanks because He s given Jesus Christ, His Son.) x2 (And now let the weak say, I am strong, let the poor say, I am rich, Because of what the Lord has done for us.) x2 Unison Benediction God s People Congregation We GO from this place as God s people giving thanks. Let us look at the saints of the past, to find abundant HOPE for our journey. Let us look out for the hindrances that so easily overtake us. Above all, may we look to the wonderful Grace of Jesus, for He is the Cornerstone and the Good Shepherd. We GO, filled with the unspeakable JOY and HOPE of God to SERVE as His people. *Choral Benediction The Spirit Sends Us Congregation (Tune: Azmon, #76) 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. God s spirit has empowered us; we GO in Jesus name. Music For Departing Becky Nelson 5

7 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. June 28 th, 2015 Worship Attendance Morning Worship Service 131 Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons July 12 th Old Testament Lesson II Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Responsive Reading Psalm 24:1-9 New Testament Lesson Acts 19:1-10 Ephesians 1:15-23 CHURCH WORSHIP TIME CHANGE! Please remember that the church worship time has changed to 10 a.m. and will remain at that time until after labour day! SUMMER MUSIC MINISTRY Becky Nelson will be our keyboardist for the summer July 12 Karen Martin July 19 Marilyn Phillips July 26 Deanna & Megan Zak Aug. 2 FKBC Aug. 9 Karen Martin Aug. 16 Jack Sailor Aug. 23 Karen Martin Aug. 30 Men s Quartet (Frank Kelly, Tim Long, Matt Field, Derrick Bellows) Sept. 6 FKBC We bid a fond farewell to Eric Zeitler who will be moving to Ontario to be closer to family. Eric came to First Baptist Church in 1957 and in his time here served on the board of management, was a trustee and was the chair of the governance committee. We thank Eric for his years of faithful service and wish him all the best as he travels to his new home. God Bless you, Eric. 6

8 SUMMER AND AUTUMN 2015 PREACHING SCHEDULE DATE PREACHER SUBJECT July 12 Mark McKim Paul s Prayer: Ephesians 1:15-23 July 19 Mark McKim Grace, Faith, Works: Ephesians 2:1-10 July 26 Mark McKim Oneness in Christ: Ephesians 2:11-22 August 2 John Hillmer Mystery, Wisdom, Love: Ephesians 3:1-20 August 9 Mark McKim Old Life and New: Ephesians 4 August 16 Mark McKim Women, Children and Slaves: Ephesians 5:21-6:9 August 23 Mark McKim The Armour of God: Ephesians 6:10-20 August 30 Jennifer Holtslander Undying Love What Is It and How Do We Cultivate It? Ephesians 6:21-24 SUMMER PATIO PARTIES Would you be willing to host a summer patio party? Patio parties are held in July and August. If you are interested or need more information please contact Merv & Carol Hepting or the church office At the home of Kevin & Julie Rich (Hosted by your Deacons) 5955 Hague Crescent Sunday, July 5 th, 5p.m. Please bring a lawn chair and an appetite. Hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks and dessert will be provided A donation to cover the cost will be gratefully received. Please sign up below to let us know you re coming. Bring a friend, and come for the food, fun, and fellowship! I ll be there! Please tear off and place on offering plate NAME: Total Number Attending:

9 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 8

10 WE ARE YOUR CHURCH, O CHRIST Words by J. Paul Williams Music by Joseph M. Martin We are You church. O Christ. You are the sure foundation. We are Your church, O Christ, drawn to Your wounded side. We are Your chosen bride. We live in You alone and in Your heart we find our home. Grace is our miracle. We are Your church, O Christ. We are Your church, O Christ from ev ry land and nation. We are Your church, O Christ. You are the truth and life, God s perfect sacrifice. We trust in You alone and in Your heart we find our home. Grace is our miracle. We are Your church, O Christ. We are Your church, O Christ. You are the Cornerstone. We are Your church, O Christ. You are the Living Word. We trust in You alone. Lord, You, are faithful, our wondrous Saviour. Your name is holy and worthy of our praise. We are Your church. O Christ, one holy congregation. We are Your church, O Christ, united in our praise! We are one in Your embrace. We live in You alone and in Your heart we find our home. Grace is our miracle. We are Your church, O Christ! 9

11 FOOTBALL CHRISTIANITY Quarterback: Members who exit before the service is over. Draft Choice: Selection of a seat near the door. Draw Play: What many of the congregation do with their bulletins. Bench Warmer: Those whose only participation is their attendance on Sunday morning. Fumble: Dropping a hymnal or offering plate. Backfield in Motion: Making two or three trips out of the church during the service. Stay in the Pocket: What happens to a lot of money which should be given for God s work. Two Minute Warning: When the preacher says, In conclusion which is a signal for everyone to begin gathering everything together to exit. Sudden Death: When the preacher continues past twelve o clock. Blitz: The stampede for the door when the service is over. Halfback Option: When half of the congregation decides not to come back for the Sunday evening service. 10

12 MONDAY 8:00 A.M. OPEN DOOR LOWER HALL TUESDAY 8:00 A.M. OPEN DOOR LOWER HALL 7:00 P.M. BIBLE STUDY/DISCUSSION GROUP - LIBRARY WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. OPEN DOOR LOWER HALL 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST BOARD ROOM THURSDAY 8:00 A.M. OPEN DOOR LOWER HALL FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. OPEN DOOR LOWER HALL SUNDAY 10:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE SANCTUARY 1:00 P.M. FKBC 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 ON LEAVE 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. 12:00 p.m. Friday Closed 11