FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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1 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A Place To Belong, Or A Place To Visit? Sunday, April 14 th, :00 a.m.

2 Welcome in the name FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. If you a visitor or newcomer, here is some helpful, basic information: 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, pagers and other electronics. Speak softly, 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! You are about to meet with Almighty God, Creator of all things! We strongly encourage you to prepare for this meeting! Take a few moments to be silent. Read and reflect on the Scripture lessons listed in the service bulletin. Pray the Bible. Perhaps this prayer will help you begin your preparation: Prepare us, O God, for worship in this sanctuary, and give us grace to serve you with reverence, joy, and thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Vivian Johnson Bill & Alice Pompu Balcony: Murray & Shirley Wolfe Eileen Hutton Elevator: Pat & Oscar Rivera AV Ministry: Kevin Rich Service of Worship Sunday, April 14 th, 2013 Third Sunday of Easter 11:00 a.m. *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able* Music for Gathering Morning Chimes 1 Mark Anderson

3 *The Introit Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! Congregation (Tune: Hyfrydol) Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! Celebrate this day of days! Walk with gladness in the morning. All creation is amazed. *Drink the wine of Resurrection, not a servant, but a friend; *Jesus is our strong companion. Joy and Peace shall never end. (Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! What a friend!! God the first and last is with us. Sing hosanna, everyone!) (repeat last two stanzas with new words) Welcome Mark McKim Reflective Moment THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD Call to Worship Joel Russell-MacLean Prayer of Invocation or the Collect *Hymn of Praise We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer (vs. 1 & 2)#16 (The children will proceed to the front of the church during this hymn.) Joel Russell-MacLean *Hymn of Praise 3) #16 (The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship service.) Gift of Music Tanya Bergen-Guy CONFESSION OF SIN Call to Confession John Nelson Prayer Confession Assurance of Pardon THE WORD OF GOD READ Old Testament Lesson: Joshua 24:14-15 (O.T. pg.216) Carol Hepting Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 133 Leader: How very good and pleasant it is Congregation: When kindred live together in unity! Leader: It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, People: Running down over the collar of his robes. 2

4 Leader: It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion. All: For there the Lord ordained His blessing, life forevermore. *Gloria Patri #623 Congregation Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. The Epistle: Acts 2:37-42 (N.T. pg.120) Carol Hepting The Gospel: John 15:5 (N.T. pg.109) Reader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! *Hymn of Preparation THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED Congregation 3 Looking back, O God, we wonder of that time in history When the early settlers gathered, building this community. Children did their chores and played here; men and women worked the land. Sundays, Lord, they knelt and prayed here, seeking Your protecting hand. Looking to Your love, we worship as Your people long have done, Sharing bread and Word and friendship, singing praises to Your Son. Bricks of old are such a treasure, well-worn pews proclaim our past; But Your love beyond all measure is the treasure that will last. Looking out, we see our neighbours, God, we offer You our labours so that all will know your grace. As we witness all around us, as we welcome strangers in, As we help those lost and homeless, Your church welcomes You again. we wonder what will be; Yet we trust Your Spirit, knowing You will guide our ministry. You give each new generation ways to praise You, work to do; God, be with this congregation as we keep on serving You. Sermon A Place to Belong or a Place to Visit Mark McKim

5 RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD *Hymn of Response When I Survey the Wondrous Cross #185 Congregational Life and Ministry John Nelson Call to Prayer Norma Holtslander Prayers of the People 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 Anthem by Request Sanctuary Choir *Response Of Praise Congregation Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow. He has washed 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 Mark McKim *Choral Benediction (Tune: Lancashire Congregation stone, Music For Departing (Handel) Mark Anderson A special thank-you to everyone who helped set-up, donated cookies, helped serve and helped clean up for the annual meeting lunch. ~Pat Rivera~ Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship. April 14: Voice Group: Carol Hepting, Alyce Garrett, Fran Purvis, Vi Maeers April 21: Inter Varsity Luncheon April 28: Marg & Marvin Fuller; Len & Carol Serdachny 4

6 Saturday, April 27 th 9-11 a.m. Tickets $3.00 (children 12 & under are free) includes entrance, muffin, juice, coffee plus more! Please contact John Nelson Craft, White Elephant and Cut Above items can be brought to the church, Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Baking can be brought April 25 th or the morning of MMM Fundraiser for both MYM and Line of Credit Reduction Campaign China: A Summer of Learning and Serving with Students (An InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Global Partnership) n /Hello! There is so much to learn about China, a nation home to 1,353,821,000 people! God is doing powerful work in China, for there are an estimated 130 Million people attending underground house churches there, even in a religious climate that does not encourage following Jesus. This summer, Fran Purvis (on staff with Inter Varsity at the U of Regina) is helping lead a team of students from the U of R to China! We are excited to be building partnership between Canadian and Chinese students at a local Chinese university; this is an opportunity to engage Chinese culture, serve and be served by Chinese students, and support the Christian movement there. There is significant financial cost associated with this trip, as well as huge need for prayer: you are invited to attend a Chinese luncheon (prepared with help from our friend Greens/Ming)! Come and hear more about how you can be praying for and When: Sunday April 21st, 12:45pm-2pm Where: Lower Hall at First Baptist Church Cost: $10 (this is to cover the cost of food, any leftover will go toward trip expenses). RSVP by: April 15 th : see Fran after the service to buy tickets. (If you wish to support this partnership but are unable to attend the luncheon don't hesitate to or call Fran! Frances. evelyn@hotmail.com/ ) 5

7 1. MYM 100 (MYM-May 10 th -12 th Joel Raney, Guest musician) The Sanctuary Choir is seeking 100 people to contribute $10 each in support of our 26 th year of Meet Your Musician. Names of contributors will be listed, unless a request to remain anonymous is received. Please mark your contribution clearly MYM. Thank you for your support! *John Nelson, Debby Nelson, Wayne Wilson, Elaine Rosom, Yvonne Ingram, Vivian Johnson, John & Jean Hillmer, Loreen & Jim Frost, Diane Zimmer, Joe & Donna Kish, Eric & MaryLou Zeitler, Jack & Joan Rohrer, Bill & Alice Pompu, Jim & Gayle Meyer, David & Marilyn Hedlund, Floyd & Hazel Berkan, Marjorie Keehr, Freida & Klaus Link, Lena Phillips, Audrey St. Louis, Shirley & Collin Carbno, Rod & Marlene Eliason, Frank & Frances Kelly, Doug & Edie Hilts, Harry & Donna Veldhuis, Karen Haggman, Louise Krueger, Susan Cowen, Mark McKim, Marilyn Hunter, Freda Sauer, Gordon Magel, Len & Carol Serdachny, Randi Hartwell, Steve & Jennifer Bisson, Al & Eva Basky, Vern Ratzlaff, Isabelle Beckman, Javonne Miller, Sharon Worden, Eileen Hutton & 6 anonymous 2. MEET YOUR MUSICIAN (MAY 10-12) Joel Raney, guest musician, returning by popular demand! CELEBRATION CONCERT May 12, 7:00 p.m. Featuring JOEL RANEY in CONCERT concert pianist extraordinaire & his music*fbc Sanctuary Choir*Workshop Chorus* JuBELLation Ringers*Christa Walsh & Mark Anderson*Sunset United Church Double Quartet*PLUS MORE! 3. MUSIC, MUFFINS `N`MORE SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 9-11 a.m. *See bulletin graphic for more information. A fundraiser for both MYM & LINE OF CREDIT Reduction Campaign! Bring your treasures, artwork, baking for the Craft/Cut Above/White Elephant/Bake/Silent Auction tables. Invite your friends, family and neighbours to this exciting event. Tickets are $3.00 and this includes muffin, cheese, juice or coffee. If you cannot come, support us by purchasing a ticket! Thank you for your support! 4. JUBELLATION RINGERS We require 2 experienced bell substitutes to fill in for 2 ringers who are not able to be in attendance for MEET YOUR MUSICIAN. Contact Pastor John for more information. April 7 th, 2013 Worship Attendance Combined Communion Service 199 6

8 Voice: The next meeting of Voice will be on April 17 at 7:15 p.m. Reaching for the Invisible God. This includes chapters 17, 18 & 19. Greetings from KLC! Please update your calendar!! Due to all the snow that is still in the campground our work days for April have been cancelled. Our new dates are Saturday, May 4 & 11. We will start at 8 a.m., however come when you can and bring a bag lunch, juice and coffee will be provided KLC Annual General Meeting will be held at Westhill Park Baptist Church on April 27 th at 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY, April 25 TH AT 12:00 NOON If you are 50 years and older, this enthusiastic group is for YOU! Mark your calendars now! Cost: $12.00 Menu: Chicken, Vegetables, Salad, Buns, Beverage and Dessert. Devotion: Rev. John Nelson? Plan to attend and bring a friend or two with you. Good Food, Good Fellowship, Good Encouragement. Contact: John Nelson ( ext 29), or the church office ( ext 0) for information. A Celebration...H I E V E R Spirituality Tear off and place in offering plate or call any of the above contacts. Name Number attending 7

9 LINE OF CREDIT CAMPAIGN UPDATE: First Baptist Church has an operating line of credit. Two years ago, because of your vision and commitment, we were able to reduce the accumulated debt on that line of credit. We also permanently reduced the maximum amount we could access from $80,000 to $65,000. The Deacons,Legacy Planning Committee and Treasurer believe it is prudent that before the official launch of DULF (Double Up Legacy Fund) on June 9 th, we further reduce the indebtedness on the line of credit. If you are willing and able to assist in this campaign over and beyond your regular weekly offering please mark your gift clearly for LINE OF CREDIT CAMPAIGN. At this point, we have received over $12,000 toward this campaign! 8

10 CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMISSION NEEDS YOUR HELP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Prayer Chain We really are in need of some more people to pray for our church family as prayer requests come in. If you feel led to become a part of this team please call Kathy Brown at or Pearl Bretz Telecare Team This team contacts our parishioners by telephone once a week/month to help keep them connected with our church family. Pastor Mark has a long list of individuals who would like a call, so if you feel you could help with this important ministry, please call Kathy at NEWS FROM THE DIACONATE: At their most recent meeting the Deacons considered and approved two new partnerships. The Gideons will be using the library on Saturday mornings for a prayer meeting. The Open Door Society will be operating a day camp for children in the Lower Hall during July and August. Both of these agreements allow us to support Kingdom goals and will also provide some additional revenues for our operating budget. MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, REGINA There are three ways of becoming a member at First Baptist Church. Each represents a way of making it clear you have freely chosen to accept Jesus as your Lord: : that is to say, people must be of sufficient age and maturity to understand that in baptism they are announcing that Jesus is their Lord. Letter of Transfer : be sent from that church to First Baptist Church indicating you are a member in By Experience: If you were baptized as an infant, you may be received as a member of First Baptist Church provided you are able to give evidence that you personally accept Jesus as your Lord. If you were baptized as a believer, but are unable to obtain a letter of transfer for some good reason (perhaps the church of which you are a member has closed, or the records have been lost), you may also be received by experience, provided you are able to give evidence that you personally accept Jesus as your Lord. 9

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12 MONDAY 7:30 P.M. VIVACE REHEARSAL LOWER HALL TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING BOARD ROOM 5:00 P.M. TNT LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION LIBRARY 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 SANCTUARY SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. GIDEONS PRAYER GROUP LIBRARY 7:00 P.M. JUNOFEST CHRISTIAN ROCK FESTIVAL - SANCTUARY SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE VARIOUS LOCATIONS 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE SANCTUARY 2:00 P.M. AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE - SANCTUARY Anyone requesting prayer by F 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 22) Rev. Dr. George Baxter, Minister Emeritus Rev. John Nelson Jr., Assoc. Minister (ext 29) George McKenzie, Custodian Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean, Assoc. Minister (ext 25) Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator (ext 26) Christa Walsh, Pianist Erin Angus, Administrative Assistant (ext 0) DIACONATE/TRUSTEES Annabel Robinson Chair Martha Pauls Member Murray Wolfe Secretary John Hillmer Member Derrick Bellows Treasurer James Frost Member Norma Holtslander Vice-Chair Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary Esther Wiens Member FIRST KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Zabiak Cung Biaka (ext 32) Rev. Eh Tha Wah (ext 32) Pastor Pusay Ly (ext 32) OUR MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS Youth For Christ (James Clifford) Katepwa Lake Camp (Rev. Walter Willford) First Baptist Church CONTACT First Baptist Place 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 11