Worship Service for Sunday, April 23th, 2017 *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able. First Baptist Church WE GATHER AS GOD S PEOPLE A Place To Belong Silent Prayer: Heavenly Father, you make everything beautiful in its time. You set eternity in our hearts. None of us can understand what you have done from beginning to end. Help us to believe in you and to increasingly recognize you at work around us, making things beautiful through the resurrection. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Music for Gathering Jerusalem by Sir Hubert Parry Mark Anderson First Baptist Life and Ministry Morning Chimes Mark Anderson *The Introit It s Easter! It s Easter! (Tune: Immortal, Invisible ) It s Easter! It s Easter! The stone s rolled away! It s Easter! It s Easter! This is the Lord s day! New faith for the doubter, new joy for the sad, Our Saviour walks with us to make our hearts glad. It s Easter! It s Easter! Christ lives once again. It s Easter! It s Easter! God s loudest Amen! We sing Hallelujah! We sing Praise the Lord Who raised up our Jesus and spoke the last word. *Welcome Leader: Christ is Risen. All: He is Risen indeed. *Prayer Welcoming One Another Page!1
WE APPROACH GOD *Reflective Moment Agnus Dei Michael W. Smith Alleluia! Alleluia! For the Lord God Almighty reigns (repeat). Alleluia! Holy! Holy are you Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb. Worthy is the Lamb. You are Holy. Holy, are you Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb. Worthy is the Lamb. Amen. Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon John Nelson *Hymn of Praise Christ Is Risen by Kristyn and Keith Getty Children are invited to come to the front during this song. All are welcome to attend the children s worship programs downstairs following the children s blessing. How can it be, the One who died, has borne our sin through sacrifice, To conquer every sting of death? Sing, sing hallelujah. For joy awakes as dawning light when Christ s disciples lift their eyes. Alive he stands, their friend and King; Christ, Christ he is risen. (Chorus) Christ is risen, he is risen indeed! Oh, sing hallelujah. Join the chorus, sing with the redeemed; Christ is risen, he is risen indeed. Where doubt and darkness once had been, They saw him and their hearts believed. But blessed are those who have not seen, yet, sing hallelujah. Once bound by fear now bold in faith, They preached the truth and power of grace. And pouring out their lives they gained, life, life everlasting. (Chorus) The power that raised him from the grave Now works in us to powerfully save. He frees our hearts to live his grace; go tell of his goodness. (Chorus) Page!2
Children s Blessing Gift of Music Yes, He Did by request John Nelson WE LISTEN TO GOD Scripture Reader: Randy Shumay Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 30.15-20 (O.T. pg.186) New Testament Lesson: 1 John 4.7-16 (N.T. pg. 241) Responsorial Reading: Psalm 90.1-2, 16-17 Leader: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. All: Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Leader: Let your work be manifest to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. All: Let the favour of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands - O prosper the work of our hands! *Gloria Patri #623 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. *Gospel Lesson: Matthew 25.14-30 (N.T. pg. 28) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. *Hymn of Approach Tell Out, My Soul #27 Sermon Remember: A Farewell Sermon Mark McKim Page!3
WE RESPOND TO GOD *Hymn of Response So Send I You - by Grace Made Strong (no coda) #311 (Tune: Findlandia, #347) Call to Farewell Words of Farewell and Thanksgiving All: Mark, we called you to be our pastor to preach and to teach the Gospel, to baptize and to lead the Lord s Supper, to visit and to pray. You have comforted us, encouraged us, and strengthened us. We have been changed for the better through your ministry. Mark: People of First Baptist, you called me to serve in this place. Now God has seen fit to lead me elsewhere. I am thankful for the time God has given us together. I am grateful for the ways my leadership has been accepted. I ask forgiveness for the mistakes I have made. I thank you for the love and support you have shown me while I have ministered among you. As I leave, I carry with me all that I have learned here. The Holy Spirit brought us together, and I shall not soon forget you. All: We receive your thankfulness. We offer forgiveness. We release you to focus your attention on the people of First Baptist St Marys. We ask your forgiveness for our mistakes. We are grateful for your time among us. Your influence on our faith and faithfulness will not end with your departure. Mark: I accept your gratitude and forgiveness and I forgive you. I release you from turning to me and depending on me. I trust all the good we accomplished together for God s glory will endure. I encourage your continuing ministry here and will pray for you and for your ministers. All: The Lord be with you. Mark: And also with You. Prayer for Mark McKim Page!4
Prayers of the People 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. And 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 Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel Mark Anderson *Response of Praise Praise the Lord Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow, He has washed and made me white as snow. I m redeemed from all my sin and 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 Music for Departing Scotland the Brave Mark Anderson A Time For Friends : Everyone is invited to the lower hall for refreshments following the service. The organ pieces this morning were requests from Mark McKim. Thank you to Mark Anderson for once again enriching our worship with these gifts. The words of farewell were adapted from Lutheran and Methodist services. Next Sunday: Gordon King will be preaching. Gordon is a compelling speaker with years of work in relief and development around the world. Gordon works for Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM), our national organization for mission. Through CBM, we support local churches, schools, and aid organizations around the world. CBM always works by invitation and in partnership with local organizations. Page!5
South Sudan Fundraiser Luncheon Next Sunday: April 30 - immediately following Sunday morning worship Delicious African food African musical entertainment Presentation by Gordon King, CBM Resources Specialist Ken and Wendy Derksen, CBM Field Staff from Saskatoon, serving in Rwanda. Sudan famine relief fundraiser: Missions has designated $2000 to support CBM and their partner and the Sudanese refugees. We would like to at least double that amount in the coming weeks. Make cheques or envelopes out to Canadian Baptist Ministries, note Sudan famine. See our website: firstbaptist.ca for a video about this crisis Everyone welcome! CBM is urgently working to raise relief support for the victims of famine in South Sudan. The people are starving. Exhausted women are carrying their children to our partner churches, crying for help. Hundreds are arriving each day. Faith Evangelical Baptist Church pastors and their wives are embracing people as they walk into their camps, giving them water and praying for them. But they desperately need food. Please join us in praying for peace and an end to the fighting and suffering that has torn South Sudan apart. Staffing Update We are in the midst of a transition with our financial administrator. Krista Johnston has resigned her position at FBC to pursue other opportunities. She has also submitted a proposal for a contract position. The FBC board is researching options and considering her offer. Feel free to contact Joel, John, or a deacon if you have any questions. Page!6
Achievers' April 27th Luncheon, 11:55 a.m. Sign-up sheets can be found in the foyers Tim and Shelley Keizer, Katepwa Lake Camp s new Executive Director Team, will be our speakers at this month s luncheon. Tim and Shelley both grew up in the Fredericton area of New Brunswick and will soon be moving to Katepwa. They are former Camp Directors at MVBC, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in N.B. and have a passion for camp ministry and the way God changes lives through camp. Tim grew up attending Green Hill Lake Camp in New Brunswick, spent many years in business, attended Prairie Bible College and served Christ in Bolivia for a time. For many years he volunteered his time as a Youth Leader in his home church. Today he feels most at home at camp, hiking in the woods with Shelley and his dog, and following God's lead for the next adventure. Shelley gave her life to Christ as a teen, attending a Christian camp. She attended Indiana Wesleyan University where she studied Addictions Counseling and courses in Youth and Music Ministry. She also has a Diploma in Office Administration and Esthetics. She has worked as a Youth Leader, Early Childhood Educator, Activities Director in a Seniors Home, and Missions Director at Edith Lank Christian Memorial Camp in N.B. In her free time, Shelley likes baking up a storm in her kitchen, playing the piano and singing, and spending time by the water with her family. She considers being a mom to her two sons the most amazing part of her life. In a attempt to reduce moving costs, they brought very few personal items with them. Therefore the Keizers are in need of some home furnishings. If you have any items in good condition and in good working order, please contact Dana Turnbull (dturnbull4@gmail.com or (306) 530-3848). She will arrange a time to pick it up and get it to camp. Page!7
First Baptist Church Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Website: firstbaptistregina.ca Email: main_fbcregina@sasktel.net Phone: 306-359-1450 Page!8