FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

By Leszek Forczek

Sunday, March 4th, 2012 11:00 a.m.

www.firstbaptistregina.ca

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Welcome to our morning worship service. If you are a visitor today, 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 our worship service. This will help us to get to know you better! A nursery is available for infants and toddlers and is located in the lower hall, as are the washrooms. If you wish to have a hard of hearing headset or cushion, please speak to one of our ushers who will be happy to obtain these items for you. FBC is a Scent Free Zone: for the health and comfort of all our congregants, please refrain from wearing perfumes, scented hairsprays or like products. products.

The sanctuary is a holy place, a place of refuge, where we come apart from the world and our daily responsibilities, in order, together, to meet with the God whom we know best in Jesus Christ. from the wider world for a while. Please silence cellphones, pagers, watches and other electronic devices. As we prepare ourselves for worship, please speak softly, move slowly and allow each one

Ushers: Greeters: Gordon Magel (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Pearl Bretz Rick Roland Balcony: Collin & Shirley Carbno Eileen Hutton Elevator: Pat Massey Merv & Carol Hepting AV Ministry: M.Wolfe/M. Fuller/N.Wani

Service of Worship Service of Worship Sunday, March 4th, 2012

Second Sunday of Lent 11:00 a.m.

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

Music for preparation and reflection is for quiet meditation.

Music for Gathering Mark Anderson

*The Introit Congregation

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Christian people, sing together, all united in one voice.

Though we come from many cultures, yet in Christ we all rejoice. I

, giving Him our thanks and praise.

Welcome Mark McKim

Reflective Moment Congregation

THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Call to Worship John Nelson Prayer of Invocation or the Collect

*Hymn of Praise (vs. 1 & 2) #17 (The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn)

Joel Russell-MacLean Hymn of Praise (vs. 3 & 4) #17

(The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship service.)

Gift of Music FKBC

CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to Confession Rev. Zabiak Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon

THE WORD OF GOD READ

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-66.2 (O.T. pg.695) John Nelson Responsorial Psalm: From Psalm 119

( Leader: Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who

walk in the law of the Lord! walk in the law of the Lord!

Congregation: [sing]: The feet of those who trust the Lord pursue

Leader: Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with their whole heart, who do no wrong but walk in His paths.

Congregation:[sing] ise.

Leader: O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping Your statutes! Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all Your commandments.

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my eyes fixed on all Your commandments.

Congregation:[sing] The feet of those who trust the Lord pursue

Leader: When I learn Your righteous ordinances, I will praise You with an upright heart. Do not let me stray from Your commandments.

All:[sing]

*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.

New Testament Lesson: Luke 7:36-50 (N.T. pg. 66) Saw Blut Htoo

Reader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED

Sermon The Feet of Christ Mark McKim

THE WORD OF GOD CELEBRATED THE WORD OF GOD CELEBRATED

*Hymn of Approach We Come, O Christ, to You (vs. 1-3) #117 Call to Supper Mark McKim The Great Thanksgiving

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Minister: Lift up your hearts!

People: We lift them up to the Lord!

Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Minister: Almighty God, our Father, it is right always and everywhere to give Minister: Almighty God, our Father, it is right always and everywhere to give You thanks and praise, for You created all things. You created us in Your own image, and when we turned away from You in sin, You did not stop caring for us. Instead, You opened a path of salvation for all people. Through Your servants Sarah and Abraham You gave the promise of blessing to all nations; through Moses You led Your people from slavery to freedom; through the prophets You renewed Your promise of salvation. Finally, when the right time came, You sent Your Son Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, to become one of us. He ate and drank with outcasts and sinners and proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom. After His death and resurrection, He appeared to all His apostles and in their sight ascended into heaven

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appeared to all His apostles and in their sight ascended into heaven to prepare a place for us, that where He is, we may be also, sharing His triumph and glory. We look forward, in joyful hope, to sharing in the banquet of the Kingdom with Him. Therefore, with all the angels of heaven, with the faithful departed and with Your whole church around the world, we praise Your glorious name saying:

All: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is Jesus who came and will come again in the name of the Lord.

Minister: Come, Holy Spirit, take this bread and wine and make of them genuine signs of the body and blood of Jesus, so that we, feeding on Him, and trusting in Him alone, may be led from death to eternal life. These things we ask in, with and through, our Saviour Jesus Christ, as we proclaim with joy our faith:

All: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! Amen.

Prayer for the Bread Marilyn Hedlund Prayer for the Wine Rev. Thang

RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD

*Hymn of Response Christ of the Upward Way (vs. 1, 2, 3, & 5) All

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Congregational Life and Ministry Joel Russell-MacLean

Call to Prayer .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 Sanctuary Choir Our Gifts & Offerings Sanctuary Choir

*Response of Praise Praise the Lord Congregation Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow. He has washed and made

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 Congregation May the grace of Christ, our Savi

May we now remain in union with each other and the Lord.

And possess, in sweet communion, joys that earth cannot afford.

Music for Departing Mark Anderson Lent is a quiet time of reflection, prayer and penitence. As we observe this important time

Music for Departing will be contemplative in nature. Worshippers are encouraged to focus on the text which follows, the melancholic minor key and the significance of Lent. This

Jesu, Jesu, Du Bist Mein

May I be Yours alone.

May my life please You.

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May my life please You. To You I give my entire In You I place my entire trust. Jesus, Jesus, You are mine.

February 26th, 2012 Worship Attendance Morning Worship Service 171 Afternoon Worship Service 135 Total 306

Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship.

March 4th: Elaine Rosom, Lynn Taylor, Marv & Marg Fuller March 11th: Eileen Hutton, Brenda Ziolkowski, Gayle Meyer & Dean Gilchrist

th. The Great Canadian Bible Study 2012.

. The breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $3.00 per

person. Please use the elevator door. RSVP to person. Please use the elevator door. RSVP to Carol Serdachny 584-3061

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 25th following the morning worship service. Lunch will be provided. All members are expected to attend. The audited statement for 2011 will be available on March 18th. We make copies of this statement

available as soon as we receive it from the auditors.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd AT 12:00 NOON THURSDAY, MARCH 22 AT 12:00 NOON

If you are 55 years and older, this enthusiastic group is for YOU! Mark your calendars now!

Cost: $12.00 Menu: Guest Speaker: Dr. Esther Wiens

Plan to attend and bring a friend or two with you.

Good food, Good Fellowship, Good Encouragement.

Contact: Wayne Wilson (352-7318) John Nelson (359-1450 ext 29), or the church office (359-1450 ext 0) for information.

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or the church office (359-1450 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________________________________________________

1. BLENDED WORSHIP EXPERIENCE

Your pastoral

style of worship experience on occasion with the appropriate instrumentation (percussion, guitars, etc.). Do you play an instrument? Do you sing? Would you be interested in learning to use the soundboard appropriately with such a music ministry group? *Please contact Pastor John or Pastor Joel for more information. ministry group? *Please contact Pastor John or Pastor Joel for more information.

2. JUBELLATION RINGERS This vibrant group of 12 ringers meets every Tuesday night from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary to play handbells. We have welcomed FOUR new ringers this fall to this ministry team. There is room for 2-3 more ringers to play additional high and low bells in the 4th and 5th octaves of handbells. Please speak to Pastor John for more information.

3. EXALTATION MEETS ANEW! We begin anew with this group of singers to learn two pieces for EASTER ALLELUIA, as well as join with the Sanctuary Choir in learning their music for EA. Brief rehearsal in the Music room today immediately following the morning service. service.

4. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Come and sing in the Combined Choir at the Good Friday Service being held at Westhill Park Baptist Church Friday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.. The Choir rehearsal is at 9:30 a.m. music and folders provided. Pastor John will be directing the choir, with Christa Walsh and Mark Anderson on the piano and organ respectively.

5. EASTER ALLELUIA Mark your calendars, Sunday, April 1, 7:00 p.m. for the telling of The Easter Story through bells*choirs*scripture*vocal and instrumental solos/duets/trios, PLUS EVEN MORE!! Participants to date: Mark Anderson (organ), Christa Walsh (piano & voice), Karen Martin (soprano soloist), Jacob Lee (oboe), JuBELLation Ringers, Exaltation Singers, The Sanctuary Choir, Fuller Brass, PLUS more to be

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Ringers, Exaltation Singers, The Sanctuary Choir, Fuller Brass, PLUS more to be

neighbours to attend.

6. GUITAR AMP REQUIRED Do you have a small guitar amp sitting around collecting dust, yet resonating to be utilized? Please speak to either Pastor John or Pastor Joel.

FROM THE DESK OF THE SENIOR MINISTER

ministers do during the week is indeed a bit of a mystery, and if one person is asking, well, likely there are others who wonder too. So from my daily diary last week, here are some of the items other than preaching on Sunday morning: 2 shut in visits, 1 hospital visit, 1 home visit, spent time one-on-one with three teenagers (about 8 hours altogether), Thursday lunch meeting with other pastors to plan the Good Friday joint worship service, 1 premarital counselling session, 1 Good Friday joint worship service, 1 premarital counselling session, 1 other counselling session, meeting with pastors of First Karen Baptist Church regarding a difficult pastoral situation, final revisions for

,Bushwakker (Wednesday night), sermon preparation/work on six month preaching schedule, wrote senio report for the annual report book, theological and biblical reading (6-8 hours), follow up letters/cards, etc. for visitors from preceding Sunday, emails(dozens) and regular mail correspondence and forms (2 or 3), helped an individual with an employment search, meeting with a distressed clergy person (from another denomination). Being a minister involves a lot of different things every week, so it is very rarely boring!

Mission 2012 The Next Chapter in Global Mission

This is the big question Come out to these events to hear about creative partnerships, mutual benefit,

and being open to see where God is at work. Each session has a slightly different format to allow for connections, discussions and presentations. This is also our

Friday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. FBC Regina

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Friday, March 16th, 7:00 p.m. FBC Regina Open house for all ages with question and answer time with Sam Chaise.

Saturday, March 17th, 9:00 a.m. Argyle Road Baptist Church Buffet breakfast (freewill offering) with Sam Chaise speaking.

Saturday, March 17th, 12:30 p.m. FBC Moose Jaw Luncheon (freewill offering) with Sam Chaise Speaking.

To find out more about CBM, visit our website!

Learning for Life: A special church-wide Lenten series

Countering Pharaoh's Production-Consumption Society Today 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mar 4 - Mar 25 Location: lower hall. Light brunch provided. To find out more go to our website

Spring Session The Gospel of Matthew, facilitated by Joel Russell-MacLean. Exploring Reg acilitated by Jennifer Bisson, Laurie McPherson and Laureen Snook. Laurie McPherson and Laureen Snook.

Devotions for Lent: Renew: weekly Lenten video devotions available, speak with Pastor Joel FBC Lent Devotions: daily scripture readings and reflections, available in the foyer. Available through our website.

The last of these four talks wrapped up Wednesday with another great turnout. The mix of our own congregation, friends, family and people who are attending due to the advertising has led to good conversation during the session, afterwards around the tables and even through follow-up correspondence. The discussions have also quietly caught the attention of passersby and staff.

Thanks to Dr. Mark McKim for the well prepared and thoughtful talks and for adjusting week to week, and to Dr. Mark Anderson for hosting the evenings and moderating the discussions that followed. Thanks to everyone who came and most importantly, thank you to every person who kept these events in their prayers.

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meeting will be held on March 13th at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Regina. The speaker is to be

announced and we will be discussing the year past and the wonderful things coming up in 2012. All

women are welcome to attend and please feel free to bring a friend.

House Parents Wanted We see the Hope and Potential in every young person. God has given YFC a vision to reach youth in Regina with the gospel and connect them with local vision to reach youth in Regina with the gospel and connect them with local

churches. Through our Youth Housing, School Ministry and Community Outreach we are striving to transform a generation from the inside out. Please

check out www.yfcregina.com

We are asking for your help. In April 2012 we will be opening 2 new Uturn homes for Youth ages 16-18. We are looking for 2 sets of Houseparents to move in and share life together with 5 young people. We are looking for

spiritually mature and married without children- either young couples without children or empty nest couples.

Could you please pass this information to possible candidates and put this opportunity in your church email and Sunday bulletin? We would like to have these couples in place by March 15 so we can properly prepare them for their these couples in place by March 15 so we can properly prepare them for their mission. Please contact Wes Dynna at 209-1404 or email wes@yfcsask.com

OPERATING BUDGET REPORT 2012 Year to Date

January Budget Amount needed for Operating: $43,374 Amount Received for Operating: $37,842 Operating Expenses: $42,014

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**Operating Line of Credit (owing): $60,000

**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 $65,000.

MONDAY 7:00 P.M. VIVACE REHEARSAL LOWER HALL

TUESDAY 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 4:00 P.M. QUIZZING - LIBRARY

THURSDAY 4:00 P.M. FKBC YOUTH GROUP YOUTH CENTRE 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR SANCTUARY 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR SANCTUARY

FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. LOWER HALL

SATURDAY 12:00 A.M. FKBC HOMEWORK HELP YOUTH CENTRE 2:00 P.M. FKBC YOUTH GROUP YOUTH CENTRE

SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE VARIOUS AREAS 11:00 A.M. FBC CHURCH SERVICE SANCTUARY 12:15 P.M. EXALTATION REHEARSAL MUSIC ROOM 2:00 P.M. FKBC CHURCH SERVICE SANCTUARY

Anyone requesting prayer for himself or herself, a loved one or a friend, please contact Kathy Brown 584-1725 with the information.

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 Pastor Joel Russell-MacLean, Assoc. Minister (ext 25) Siyoum Zemichael, Assistant Custodian Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator (ext 26) Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist

Erin Angus, Administrative Assistant (ext 0) Christa Walsh, Pianist

DIACONATE/TRUSTEES

Prof. Norma Bailey-Holtslander Chair Prof. Annabel Robinson Vice Chair Murray Wolfe Secretary Derrick Bellows Treasurer Martha Pauls Member Reade Holtslander Member Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary Dr. Esther Wiens Member

FIRST KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Leng Nawn Thang (ext 32) Rev. Eh Tha Wah (ext 32)

Rev. Zabiak Cung Biaka (ext 32) Pastor (ext 32)

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OUR MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS Youth For Christ (James Clifford) 347-1900 Katepwa Lake Camp (Rev. Walter Willford) 525-2256

First Baptist Place 359-0859

CONTACT

First Baptist Church 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

OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Friday Closed