FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A Place To Belong Sunday, November 16 th, 2014 11:00 a.m. www.firstbaptistregina.ca
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 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! Sh Deacon-on- Duty will be pleased to meet with you following the worship service. Please come to the front, west side pew. We encourage you to prepare for worship this morning. Read and reflect on the Scripture lessons listed in the service bulletin; pray for right the Bible. Perhaps this prayer may help you begin your preparation today: Today, O God, we join our lives and hearts in worship. Let the hearts of all those who seek You rejoice. Let us, as Your people, remember the wonderful works You have done and are doing. Give us thankful and believing hearts so that our faces may always be turned toward You with praise and our feet may always follow in the footsteps of Christ who calls us to be His disciples of love and compassion. Amen. Ushers: Greeters: Gordon Magel (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Marjorie Phillips Rick Roland Balcony: William Romanuk Diane Zimmer Elevator: Dena Clifford Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Martha Pauls M. Fuller & P. Palmer 1 Service of Worship The 23 rd Sunday After Pentecost *Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*
Music for Gathering Mark Anderson Morning Chimes *The Introit Come Away From Rush and Hurry Congregation Come away release. pace; grace. Welcome John Nelson Reflective Moment THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD Responsive Call to Worship (Psalm 95:1-2, 1 Chronicles 29:13 & FUBC Moncton) John Nelson to People: We are here not because we have found God, but Leader: Choir: For God challenges us to accept the COST and JOY of discipleship, and to be servants in the service of the entire human race. forgiveness of sins, Choir: And fullness of GRACE, courage in the struggle for peace and justice. For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all ALL:, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious 2
ALL SING #85 Blessed Saviour, we adore Thee, we thy LOVE and GRACE proclaim; Thou art mighty, Thou art holy, glorious is Thy matchless name! REFRAIN: Glorious, glorious, glorious is Thy matchless name! (repeat) Invocation or the Collect *Hymn of Praise Majesty #74 (The children will proceed to the front of the church during this hymn.) Joel Russell-MacLean Old Time Sunday School Song Fishers of Men (The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship service.) I will make you fishers of men, fishers of men, fishers of men, I will make you fishers of men, if you follow Me; If you follow Me, if you follow Me, I will make you fishers of men, if you follow Me. CONFESSION OF SIN Call to Confession Mark McKim Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon Gift of Music Walk Worthy Sanctuary Choir Scripture Reader THE WORD OF GOD READ Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 27:9-10, 30:19-20 (O.T. pg. 181) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 141:1-2 Leader: I will call upon You, O Lord; Congregation: Come quickly to me; Leader: Give ear to my voice when I call to You. Choir: Let my prayer be counted as incense before You, 3
ALL: And the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice of praise. *Gloria Patri #623 Congregations 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 New Testament Lesson: Matthew 25:14-30 (N.T. pg. 28) Reader: This is the Word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God! THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED *Hymn of Preparation 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. In Christ alone who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of Love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross, as Jesus died, The LOVE of God was magnified, For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I LIVE. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the POWER of Christ in me. From lif Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no human plan, Can ever pluck me from His hand, Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the POWER of Christ I stand. Congregation Sermon Is It Worth The Risk? John Nelson 4
RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD *Hymn of Response And Can It Be (vs. 1, 2 & 4) #277 Opportunities for Life & Service Joel Russsell-MacLean Call to Prayer Prayers of 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 *Response Of Praise Praise the Lord Congregation Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow. He has washed 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! The Benediction John Nelson *Choral Benediction The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve Congregation (Tune: Azmon - ) 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. Music For Departing Mark Anderson 5 Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons For November 23 rd Old Testament Lesson Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm Psalm 95:1-7a Epistle James 1:22, 2:14-17 Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 A Time For Friends Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship. November 16: Mavis & Jim Olesen, Julie Rich & Marjorie Phillips
November 9 th, 2014 Worship Attendance Morning Worship 169 Just a friendly reminder that the FBC Fall Congregational Luncheon Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 23 rd, following morning worship. Please mark your calendars. We will be printing offering envelopes in the very near future. If there are any changes you wish to make to your envelopes or if you would like to order envelopes, please call the church office at 306-359-1450 ext 221. If you have been considering switching to PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) this would be the perfect time to set that up. Please contact Krista Johnstone our financial administrator with this request or any questions 306-359-1450 ext 225. October VOICE NOVEL STUDY Voice invites all women who love to read to our next novel study Saturday, November 22 nd. We will be be a potluck brunch location to be determined. Please speak to Laureen Snook if you plan to come so we know how many to prepare for. OPERATING BUDGET REPORT 2014: Year to Date Budget Amount needed for Operating: $415,980 Amount Received for Operating: $369,980 Operating Expenses $405,531 **Operating Line of Credit (owing): $35,000 **This number is the amount we currently owe on our operating line of credit. A line of credit is a loan whereby a bank agrees to give a borrower access to a set amount of money that can be tapped as and if needed. First Baptist Church has an operating line of credit to a maximum of $40,000. 6
\ 1. Calling ALL men to the choir loft following this be sung next Sunday morning, November 23 rd FILL the loft to overflowing! 2. HIS KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS Debby Nelson has been invited to prepare a group of His Kids, ages 5 and up, to sing for our December 21 st intergenerational worship service. His Kids would meet in the Lower Hall Sunday mornings at 10:25-10:50 a.m. starting November 23 rd. This exciting His Kids possibility is totally dependent upon whether or not there is enough interest. Please let Debby, Joel or John know A.S.A.P. if your children would participate and what ages they are. This information will be most helpful to Debby in the selection of music. 3. CHRISTMAS GLORY TUNE-UP Traditional tune-up for CHRISTMAS GLORY Saturday, November 22 nd at 8:30 9:15 a.m. breakfast/9:15 10:30 a.m. rehearsal. SEASONAL SINGERS & EXALTATION are encouraged to come out! DOCUMENTS FOR CONGREGATIONAL MEETING There are two important documents which you need to read before the upcoming congregational meeting on November 23. Copies of both are on the tables in the foyer: 1) Building on Our Strengths, Moving Forward: Who Are we at First Baptist Church Regina? This has come to congregation will be asked if, in principle, it approves of this document. 2) Proposed Budget 2015 The congregation will be asked if it approves the proposed budget for 2015. 7
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 th AT 11:50 a.m. An enthusiastic and exciting group for people ages 50 years and up. Meet at 11:50 a.m. 1:15 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month September-November and January-April Favourite Food*Fabulous Fellowship*Delightful Devotions www.achieversregina.ca Cost: $13.00 Christmas luncheon!* Menu: Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. *Catered by Elizabeth Morgan* Guest Music: Roberta Nichol Guest Speaker: Marcia Levesque BODY managing Mobility and Nutrition You are what you eat! MIND SOUL Depression, Anxiety and Dementia Food for the soul! Plan to attend and bring a friend or two with you. Contact: John Nelson (306-359-1450 ext 223), or the church office (306-359-1450 ext 221) for information. A Celebration...H I Enlightenment. V E R Spirituality Tear off and place in offering plate or call any of the above contacts. Name Number attending 8
EBOLA REPORT Thank you everyone at FBC for your generosity. From your regular giving which makes up the Mission budget, we were able to give $2000.00. The total for the October fundraising was $2,500.00, more than matching the beginning amount. We have sent a check for $4,500.00 to CBM for the work of their partner in Liberia and will report back to you. CANADIAN BAPTIST MINISTRIES REPORT Lebanon has become a shelter for the persecuted and terrorized. Some of the refugees are Christian Iraqis fleeing their country after being threatened by Muslims who give them one choice leave or be killed with your family. Some are Syrians with Muslim backgrounds fleeing their country because of everything to live in a foreign land. One Iraqi refugee fled after losing two of her children two young men who were delivering water in another part of the country. When they arrived at their destination, people were waiting to kill them. When I met this woman she was devastated and constantly weeping over her loss. We prayed with her and invited her to our weekly Bible study. She never misses a meeting and we can see that her sorrow is slowly being healed by the love of Jesus. I work with Heart for Lebanon, a Christian non-government organization trying to help refugees. We give food packages to refugee families. We also visit with them, listening to their stories and asking if they would like us to hunger for prayer and friendly relationships led us to start a Bible study for women refugees. It has become such a blessing. Many of the women tell us how much these meetings are a source of comfort, peace and hope as they discover who Jesus really is and how great His love is for all people. Heart for Lebanon has started literacy classes for refugee children who miss going to school and are happy at the chance to continue learning. Their parents are happy and amazed by the care and love we give their children. 9
We have also started an ESL class for mothers and open each session with a Bible passage and prayer. After class we have added a social session to help women discuss the issues they face and offer spiritual counsel. love can help with any anxiety, pain or problem. Churches are also being transformed through this refugee crisis. They have started to reach out and care for the refugees in their neighbourhoods. With the help of CBM and its partner, the Lebanese Society for Educational & Social Development, food vouchers and other aid is distributed and families are visited, counseled and prayed with. We are amazed to see Syrian refugees arrive to church on Sunday before anyone else and stay for the whole service. They are eager to discover who Christ is. They see what Christians are like by the way they are being treated by them. that his true followers willingly act on his command to love and to care immensely for the poor and the foreigner in their midst. ~SERMON NOTES~ 10
MONDAY 1:30 P.M. LEGO LEAGUE LIBRARY/LOWER HALL/NURSERY 7:30 P.M. VIVACE LOWER HALL TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING BOARD ROOM 5:00 P.M. TNT (TAKE OUT FROM LANG,S) LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION SANCTUARY 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION LIBRARY WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST LOWER HALL 10:30 A.M. BOARD ROOM THURSDAY 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR - SANCTUARY FRIDAY 1:30 P.M. LEGO LEAGUE SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. CHOIR TUNE-UP LIBRARY/LOWER HALL/NURSERY LOWER HALL/SANCTUARY SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SANCTUARY 12:00 P.M. FALL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING LOWER HALL 2:00 P.M. AFTERNOON WORSHIP - SANCTUARY PRAYER CHAIN for himself or herself, a loved one or a friend, please contact Pearl Bretz (prayer chain coordinator) 757-3176 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 761-1458 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 (ext 224) 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 Martha Pauls Member Murray Wolfe Vice-Chair John Hillmer Member Heather Holtslander Secretary 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) 347-1900 Katepwa Lake Camp (Jimmy Schimmel) 525-2256 First Baptist Church CONTACT First Baptist Place 359-0859 306-359-1450 2241 Victoria Avenue, Regina SK, S4P 0S4 First Baptist Church Fax Number 306-352-3338 E-mail: main_fbcregina@sasktel.net www.firstbaptistregina.ca 11 OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday Closed