September 2, Timothy 1:1-7, 13-14: 2:1-2 Rev. Dr. Dale Dawson. You are invited to stay for coffee following the service

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1 Loving God, Loving Others; Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the World September 2, 2018 THE 222 INITIATIVE 2 Timothy 1:1-7, 13-14: 2:1-2 Rev. Dr. Dale Dawson You are invited to stay for coffee following the service WELCOME BACK PASTOR KATHY AND DAVID MCINTOSH WE HAVE MISSED YOU! COMING UP: September 3 September 9 Church Closed Communion, Guest Dr. David Mensah COMING SOON EXCITING NEWS ABOUT SUNDAY SCHOOL!!

2 UBC MESSENGER-September All are invited & welcomed as we worship God together. It is the prayer of the pastoral team that today s worship experience will minister to your deepest needs. Please speak to one of the pastors if they can be of personal assistance to you. If today is your first visit to Uxbridge Baptist Church, please know that your presence is a blessing. May God bless this time together. UBC Family News UPCOMING BRIDAL SHOWER Women, please mark your calendars. Thank you for being a blessing and for blessing the new couple in this meaningful way. You are invited to a bridal shower for: Amy Hurlburt (fiancée to Ryan Golich) hosted by Steph Weddel. Amy and Ryan are registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. If you would prefer to contribute to a group gift, please see Adelle in the church office at any point between today and September 7th. When: Monday September 10 at 7pm. Where: 8300 Regional Road 1 (Main Street N) MEETINGS Parents Meeting (Youth) Sunday September 16 (immediately following the service) Approximately 1 hour in length Room to be confirmed Nursery Volunteers Orientation Meeting Sunday September 16 OR Sunday September 23 (please attend one) Immediately following the service Nursery Room UPDATES NEEDED Youth Parents please update your contact information with Pastor Christopher.

3 UXBRIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH KIDS FEST 2018 For Grades 3-8 Friday, Sept 21 st ~ 6:15 9 pm Sat. Sept 22 nd ~ 9:15 am 4 pm Sun. Sept 23 rd ~ 8:45 noon (Church Service) COST: $30 per child; $75 max for family REGISTRATION begins Wed. Sept 12 th Students choose one of the following electives: ART; CARPENTRY; DANCE; GOLF; HAIR- DRESSING; KITCHEN CREW; MUSICAL THEATRE/WORSHIP BAND; MISSION 1533 Showbox Project; QUILLOW (sewing); ; RC TRUCKS; SPORTS; or SURVIVAL. For more information, please contact Jan Winder

4 Summer & Fall Speakers IN THE NEWS We are excited to announce the voices that you will hear from the pulpit this summer and into the fall: September 9 September 16 September 23 September 30 David Mensah Bill Wilkinson Tim Teakle (Kids Fest) Mission Focus Nursery Update The Nursery is looking for additional volunteers for the next school year. This special ministry provides families with young children the opportunity to worship freely, knowing that their children are well cared for, and it is a lot of fun too! If you are interested, please speak with Fiona Clubine. She can be reached at Fiona@clubine.ca Training will be provided. In the Community GRIEFSHARE St. Paul s Leaskdale Griefshare 2018 Fall Cycle GriefShare for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This 13 week support group welcomes anyone looking for a safe place & support on their journey through grief. We meet Wednesday afternoons from Sep 12 Dec 5. (1-3pm), Regional Rd. #1, Leaskdale, Cost $30 To pre-register, or for more information, please contact: Judy at (St. Paul s) or j.atkins@saintpauls.ca St. Paul s will also be hosting an evening, encouraging seminar for those who are grieving the loss of a spouse, titled, LOSS OF A SPOUSE

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6 North Durham Community Bible Study (Non-Denominational) ~ Isaiah ~ Beginning September 11, 2018 Tuesday Mornings at 9am Ladies CBS with Nursery and Full Children s Program Meeting at Uxbridge Baptist 231 Brock Street, Uxbridge Evening Study Groups for Men and Women also beginning Contact Jan at communitybiblestudy.ca

7 Prayer & Scripture Corner You are invited to the Monday Night Prayer Meeting. Come and Add Your Voice to the Prayers of our Church and our Community. All are welcome. The meetings are held weekly at 7pm in the boardroom. The doors to the boardroom are located just left of the platform in PRAYER FOR STRENGTH, HEALING AND COMFORT Lord, you are our healer, our Great Physician, you know our needs and the needs of those in our congregation and our community. We pray for those who need your healing touch, we pray for those who need your restoration of body, of mind, of soul. We pray for those who are shut-in, grieving, or lonely. Lord, we ask that you would strengthen and guide with your compassion and grace. In Your Son s Holy name, we pray. Amen. A PRAYER FOR TEACHERS Dear God, thank you for the amazing teachers who have given their lives to serve our children. As they prepare for the new year, fill them with strength to lead, grace to guide, and hope to thrive in their classroom. Bless them beyond measure for their willingness to pour into the next generation through education. In Jesus name, Amen. A PRAYER FOR STUDENTS Dear God, thank you for the gift of education in every form. As our children prepare to start a new year, may confidence be their foundation, may grace be their guide, and may hop be their compass toward a bright future. We pray they would have eyes to see the needs of those around them and a heart to love well. May they face each day with positivity knowing that no matter what comes their way, they don t have to face it alone. In Jesus name, Amen. TODAY S SCRIPTURE PASSAGE 2 Tim 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

8 SERVING IN NURSERY TODAY 10 AM ADULTS HELPERS Fiona Clubine Marlene Clubine Luanne Evans Chantal Evans All children will remain in the service today. Clipboards are available at the back of the sanctuary Next Sunday Beth Grove Yvonne Greer Holly Lindensmith Carlean Evans NEED A DEACON? DeaconsUBC@gmail.com or contact the church office. STAY CONNECTED: UBC INFOLINK is usually sent out on Fridays and lists the current news and events for the week. UBC PRAYER NETWORK is available via . Please submit your prayer requests to the church office. The prayer network is sent out at least weekly. To receive either the UBC Infolink or Prayer Network via please send your request to uxbap@uxbridgebaptist.com. UBC WEBSITE & the UBC App We have an app! Download it today from the Apple or Google Store. Watch for new additions as we grow our app. STAFF Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Dale Dawson Community/Children s Pastor Mrs. Kathy McIntosh (Sabbatical) Youth/Young Adult s Pastor Mr. Christopher Rosevear Pastor s Admin. Assistant/Business Admin. Ms. Adelle Lauchlan Custodian Mr. Terry West 231 Brock St. W. Box 694, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N / Fax uxbap@uxbridgebaptist.com Website:

9 Sermon Notes The Promise of Life 2 Timothy 1:1-2:2 1. Three Nourishing Spiritual Conditions: To Timothy, my dear son (v. 2) Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord (v. 2) Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers (v. 3) 2. Four Strengthening Spiritual Influences: Family I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice (v. 5) Spiritual I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy (v. 4) Spiritual I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands (v. 6) Personal For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline (v. 7)

10 Sermon Notes Continued The Promise of Life 2 Timothy 1:1-2:2 3. Three Life-Giving Spiritual Practices: the good deposit of sound teaching What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching (v. 13) Be in the in Christ Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2:1) it to And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others (2:2) Additional Notes