FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, March 9th, 2014 11:00 a.m.

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 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

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!

We encourage you to prepare for worship this morning. Read and reflect on the Scripture lessons listed in the service bulletin; pray for

the Bible. Perhaps this prayer may help you begin your preparation today: prayer may help you begin your preparation today:

O Lord, You have taught us that without love, whatever we do is worth nothing; send Your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts Your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which, whoever lives is accounted dead before You. Grant this for the sake of Your only Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

Ushers: Greeters: Gordon Magel (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Marjorie Phillips

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Gordon Magel (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Marjorie Phillips Rick Roland Balcony: Leonard & Carol Serdachny Diane Zimmer Elevator: Pat & Oscar Rivera AV Ministry: S. Carbno & P. Palmer

Service of Worship First Sunday in Lent

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

Music for Gathering Mark Anderson Morning Chimes Mark Anderson

*The Introit Lift High the Cross Congregation CHORUS: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name.

VERSE: Come, Christians, follow where our Saviour trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God.

CHORUS CHORUS

Welcome Mark McKim Reflective Moment

THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Responsive Call to Worship Benjamin Sentis God spoke to the prophet cared for you from the time you were born. I am your God and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is grey. I

all I have done. I alone am God and there is no one else like Me. From the very beginning I decided what the end of history

Invocation or the Collect

*Hymn of Praise I Stand Amazed #512

Congregation I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord, Who was

conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. He

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under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the

quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of

sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to Confession John Nelson Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon

Gift of Music My Dying Lord Sanctuary Choir

THE WORD OF GOD FOR CHILDREN

*Hymn of Preparation (v. 1) #343 (At this time children up to and including grade six are invited to the front of

the church. The children will remain at the front during the sermon and the church. The children will remain at the front during the sermon and return to their families during the hymn of response)

Joel Russell-MacLean

THE WORD OF GOD READ

Scripture Readers Gabe & Abby Clifford

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 2:7-8, 15-21, 3:1-6 (O.T. pg.2)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 36:7-10 Leader: How precious is Your steadfast love, O God!

Congregation: All people who may take refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Your wings.

Leader: They feast on the abundance of Your house,

Choir: And You give them drink from the river of Your delights.

Leader: For with You is the fountain of life;

Congregation: In Your light we see light.

Leader: O continue Your steadfast love to those who know You,

ALL: And Your salvation to the upright of heart.

*Gloria Patri #623 Congregation

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*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: I Corinthians 15:20-23 (N.T. pg.176)

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

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED

*Hymn of Approach Congregation (Lyrics: Martin Luther, Tune: )

. And so, conspiring then, he wrought his subtle intervention. To man he entered in, became indwelling sin, And by this deed so bad he really thought he had Undone the Lord completely.

But Christ put on our human flesh an act of wisdom purely. And on the cross did thus enmesh His foe held so securely.

But when the morning came Christ was alive again, And Satan crushed forever.

Sermon Lenten Gardens: Eden Mark McKim

RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD

*Hymn of Response #234

Congregational Life and Ministry Joel Russell-MacLean Call to Prayer Prayers of the People Prayers of the People Gift of Music Jack Sailor

Our Gifts & Offerings Mark Anderson

*Response Of Praise Praise the Lord 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 Congregation

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*Choral Benediction Congregation (Tune: Hyfrydol #61)

Christians, let us go and Serve Him, serve the One who gives us life. Let us serve in love and power, in the name of Jesus Christ. Serve in love and serve in wisdom, reaching all we know and see. Christians, let us go and serve Him, now and through eternity.

Music For Departing Mark Anderson

Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship. March 9: Gordon Magel, Irene & Vic Sotropa March 16: Eileen Hutton, Rosemary Ward, Derrick & Natasha Bellows

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you to express your encouragement/thanks to someone in the church by writing a brief note on one of the cards (including the name of the person you want to encourage). You can sign your card or leave it

anonymous as you prefer. Put the cards into the offering plate, and wemailboxes in the foyer. Please be sure to check your mailbox each week.

Everyone is welcome to come help us welcome

Charles Marchant, infant son of Randy and

Kristen Marchant to our church family. Kristen Marchant to our church family.

When: Saturday March 15th

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Where: Lower Hall of FBC

Who: EVERYONE is welcome

If anyone is interested in taking part in a group gift please contact

Heather Russell-MacLean at 306-531-5634 or email Heather at

rusmac@sasktel.net.

Frank and Fran Kelly would like to thank each of you

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Frank and Fran Kelly would like to thank each of you

for your thoughts, prayers and love with the passing

of Frank s brother, Gordon in Kindersley. The pastor

funeral made a comment which touched

Gordon is, he is in the arms of Jesus.

1. EASTER ALLELUIA SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 7:00 P.M.

through music, scripture, and other narratives. Participants: Mark Anderson, Gordon Kerfoot, Karen Martin, Robin Tinani, Christa Walsh, Exaltation, and the Sanctuary Choir and Seasonal Singers. Mark your calendars and plan to invite family and friends to this moving presentation. calendars and plan to invite family and friends to this moving presentation.

2. MARK YOUR CALENDARS LENT/EASTER SERVICES Choir Tune-up Saturday, March 22nd 8:30 a.m. Lower Hall Easter Alleluia Sunday, April 13, 7:00 p.m. Maunday Thursday Service Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday Joint Service Friday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. (Westhill Park) *9:30 a.m. Choir rehearsal Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 20, 6:30 a.m. (Wascana Marina) Easter Resurrection Service Sunday, April 20, 11:00 a.m.

Living the Faith Outside the Walls: Living the Faith Outside the Walls: Here are a few things you have told us you have been doing to live out your faith in Christ in the last few weeks:

Prayed for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit for each person in this church. Handed in a sermon as a paper (one of the options given) for an English

class my prof even interacted with the content. Read a psalm with my daughter each night before bed. Read psalms and proverbs together with my kids every morning and

evening.

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I had a conversation on Facebook with a very militant atheist. I invited my doctor to come with me to morning worship on Sunday.

If you want to encourage other people in our congregation and give them ideas about how to follow Jesus in daily life, drop a note in the offering plate. From time to time, we will publish a selection of the notes we receive.

SPRING CAMPAIGN 2014!

The building we have today is the result of major renovations

from 1990 - 1992 funded through a bond issue to the

congregation. We are grateful to the bondholders for their

support and ongoing financial support and ongoing financial commitment to this beautiful

church and the opportunities it has

and far beyond. Over the years, we have been working to

reduce the bond debt. In the last eight years, the amount of last eight years, the amount of

outstanding bonds has been cut in half.

Last year we had a very successful spring campaign which allowed us to reduce our operating line of credit. This year we would like to focus on the bonds by replenishing our

bond redemption account. This will allow us, as bonds may be redeemed, to pay them out without having to touch the operating line of credit. Please consider a designated gift

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operating line of credit. Please consider a designated gift over and above your regular offering. If you are able to

make a donation to our 2014 Spring Campaign, please mark BOND REDEMPTION FUND on your cheque and

envelope. Funds donated to the Bond Redemption Fund are used only for bond redemptions.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH 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

March, April & May!

Favorite Food*Fabulous Fellowship*Delightful Devotions

Cost: $13.00 Cost: $13.00

Menu: TBA

Guest Speaker: Carol Hepting,

Carol was born and raised in Saskatchewan. She studied at the University of Toronto to become an Occupational Therapist. She returned to Regina and has worked in a wide variety of settings

over the years. She married Merv Hepting in First Baptist Church 33 years ago. She has three children. Dana is in Winnipeg and works as a graphic designer for Mennonite Central Committee. works as a graphic designer for Mennonite Central Committee. Steven is married and is a software developer in San Francisco. David lives at home and is studying to become a teacher with a major in outdoor education and high school English. Carol and

Merv recently moved from their home and into a condo just three blocks from the church.

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.

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or the church office (306-359-1450 ext 221) for information.

Anticipatio 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______________________________________________

THE BIG PICTURE big picture story of the Bible. For some

folk, the Bible is a sort of meandering tale, which involves a naked couple in a garden, then some people wandering around in the desert in

kind of confusing and vague is there a point to all this? Actually, yes. lan for restoring and renewing His fallen

and hurting creation.

doing during Lent this year. Each Sunday our senior minister will be

Huh? There is actually a method to this apparent madness! The word of

hours of daylight in the northern hemisphere at this time of year. For

biblical text about a garden was carefully chosen and put together these , will give you the big picture story of the Bible. , will give you the big picture story of the Bible.

(WARNING: It is strongly recommended that you do not miss any of these sermons, lest you mistake weeds for flowers, or vice-versa.)

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING This is a friendly reminder that the Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 30th following the service. A lunch prior to the meeting will be provided for all congregants. There will be a gluten free beef stew available for those who require a gluten free diet.

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those who require a gluten free diet.

VOICE will meet Wednesday, March 12th

We will be discussing the fifth and sixth chapters of

If you have questions please talk to Laureen Snook. All women who love to read are welcome.

~SERMON NOTES~

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MONDAY 7:30 P.M. VIVACE REHEARSAL LOWER HALL

TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING BOARD ROOM 1:30 P.M. CANADIAN BIBLE SOCIETY LOWER HALL 5:00 P.M. TNT LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION LIBRARY 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION LOWER HALL

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST LOWER HALL 10:30 A.M. BOARD ROOM

THURSDAY 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR - SANCTUARY

SATURDAY 10:00 A.M. FULL DIACONATE BOARD ROOM 12:00 P.M HOMEWORK HELP BOARD ROOM 2:00 P.M. BABY SHOWER LOWER HALL

SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE LOWER HALL 11:00 A.M. MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE SANCTUARY 2:00 P.M. AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE - 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 (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)

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Pastor Pusay Ly (ext 226)

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