FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, May 1st, 2016 11:00 a.m.

In the Heart of Saskatchewan’s Capital City

www.firstbaptistregina.ca

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Prayer of the Day: Loving God, Your Son Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be our teacher and helper. We ask that by Him our minds will be opened this morning, that as the Scriptures are read and Your Word is proclaimed, we may be led into Your truth and taught Your will for the sake of the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen!

Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Diane Zimmer Ray & Beth Silzer Balcony: Judy Grimsrud Elevator: Barb Ziolkowski

Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Murray Wolfe Rosemary Ward Kevin Rich

Service of Worship Sunday, May 1st, 2016

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 11:00 a.m.

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE

Music for Gathering Mark Anderson

Opportunities for Life and Service John Nelson

Morning Chimes Mark Anderson

*The Introit “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” Congregation (Tune-Hymn to Joy, #1)

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.

Welcome John Nelson Call to Worship Invocation

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WE APPROACH GOD

Reflective Moment “Agnus Dei” Congregation Alleluia! Alleluia! For the Lord God Almighty reigns.

Alleluia! Alleluia! For the Lord God Almighty reigns.

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 Joel Russell-MacLean Assurance of Pardon *Hymn of Praise “Worship Christ the Risen King” (vs. 1, 2 & 5) #225

Children’s Blessing Joel Russell-MacLean (The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn and

can go to the lower hall following the children’s blessing.)

Gift of Music FKBC

WE LISTEN TO GOD

Scripture Reader: John Nelson

Reading from Acts: Acts 16:1-5 (N.T. pg. 135)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 67 Leader: May God be gracious to us and bless us

and make His face to shine upon us,

Congregation: That Your way may be known upon earth, Your saving power among all

nations.

Choir: Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

Leader: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,

for You judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon the earth.

Congregation: Let the peoples praise You, O God;

let all the peoples praise You.

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Choir: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us.

All: May God continue to bless us; let all the

ends of the earth revere Him.

*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 Lesson: Philippians 1:1-6 (N.T. pg. 196) *The Gospel Lesson: John 14:22-27 (N.T. pg.109)

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

Gift of Music Anthem by Request Sanctuary Choir

Sermon “Lydia” Mark McKim

THE WORD OF GOD CELEBRATED

*Hymn of Approach “God of the Women” Congregation (Tune: Be Thou My Vision, #382, © Carolyn Gillette, 1998, permission)

God of the woman who answered Your call.

Trusting Your promises, giving their all, Women like Sarah and Hannah and Ruth:

Give us their courage to live in Your truth.

God of the women who ran from the tomb,

Prayed with the others in that upper room,

Then felt Your Spirit on Pentecost Day: May we so gladly proclaim You today.

God of the women who walked Jesus’ way,

Giving their resources, learning to pray, Mary and Phoebe and Lydia too;

May we serve freely and do so anew!

Call to Supper Joel Russell-MacLean

The Great Thanksgiving

Minister: The Lord be with You.

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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 thanks and praise.

Minister: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and

everywhere to give thanks to You, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Since the beginning of time, you have called

women and men to serve You on earth. We treasure the stories of Your power at work in and through the lives of Lydia and Paul and

many others. We praise You, joining the angels of heaven, the faithful departed, and all our sisters and brothers around the world

saying:

All: Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might: 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. Hosanna in the highest.

Minister: Jesus, You came to set us free from sin, death and the devil. With love, we offer ourselves to You, fully and completely,

as living sacrifices, as we proclaim the good news:

People: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again!

Minister: Holy Spirit, bless this bread and wine that they become for us genuine symbols of the body and blood of Jesus. Unite us to

Jesus and bring us at last, with all the faithful, to resurrection and everlasting life. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.

►All communion wafers are gluten free◄

Prayer for the Bread Laureen Snook Prayer for the Wine FKBC

WE RESPOND TO GOD

*Hymn of Response “Our God Reigns” #229 Call to Prayer Joel Russell-MacLean Prayers of the People

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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 Mark Anderson

Benediction Mark McKim

*Choral Benediction “Praise the Lord” Congregation 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!

Music for Departing Mark Anderson

If you desire prayer for yourself or another person, please come to the front west pew following the Choral Benediction. The deacon-

on-duty will be there available to pray with/for you.

“A TIME FOR FRIENDS” You are all invited to take the opportunity to join us in the lower hall for coffee,

tea, juice, cookies and fellowship.

May 1st: Marg & Marv Fuller, Natasha Bellows, Patrick Skea.

April 24th, 2016 Worship Attendance

Morning Worship Service 182

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons May 8th Reading from Acts Acts 1:1-11

Responsorial Psalm 47 Epistle Ephesians 4:7-10 Gospel Luke 24:50-53

Our Christian prayers and heartfelt sympathy

are with Rev. Dr. Mark McKim, with the passing of his Uncle, E. Donald McKim in Saint. John on

April 20th at the age of 86. A celebration of life was held on April 25th.

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1. CELEBRATION OF GIFTS CONCERT – SUNDAY, MAY 15, 7:00 P.M. An evening of enjoyment as we celebrate the giftedness of our church family! Come and view artwork and listen to children, youth and adults sharing the gifts of handbells, choir, children’s vocal trio, men’s quartet, piano solos & duets, organ, mandolin, vocal solos, trumpet and possibly saxophone. A FREE WILL offering will be taken. *Topping off the evening will be an ICE CREAM SOCIAL in the Lower Hall following the concert. Invite your friends and family.

2. SUMMER MUSIC MINISTRY 2016 Inviting all musicians who have shared their music gifts during the year, to consider sharing their Gift of Music during the summer Sundays. Becky Findlay will be on the piano for the summer months. Choose 1 or 2 of the following Sundays: July 3: FKBC July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7: FKBC August 14 August 21 August 28 September 4: FKBC. Contact Pastor John for more information.

3. SANCTUARY CHOIR – ANTHEM REQUESTS During the month of April-June, the Sanctuary Choir will be singing “favourite anthems” requested by either members of the congregation, the sanctuary choir or both.

4. SANCTUARY CHOIR & JUBELLATION Consider joining one of these groups this coming fall. For more information contact Pastor John. The Sanctuary Choir is especially interested in adding new members as they venture into a challenging, yet exciting period of rejuvenation for continued ministry! Become a member of one of these vital and fulfilling ministries! “Second to the Word of God, Music deserves the highest praise.” (Martin Luther)

The Flowers of Spring! This year we would like to try something a little different with the flower beds around the church. When you pick up your bedding plants and if you wish to, pick up a 6 or 12 pack of flowers for the church flower beds as well. George is most willing to plant them for us and to maintain them. It can be any type of flower you wish, but remember that the flower beds are not in full sun and we seem to have better luck with shade and drought plants. Petunias, snap dragons, geraniums, marigolds and alyssum have all done well as, I am sure would others. Plants can be brought to the church beginning the May long weekend.

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LEARNING FOR LIFE – SUNDAYS, 9:30-10:30 A.M.

Spiritual Disciplines: Creating Space for God Facilitator: Ron Phillips Today - May 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

In this class we will take a fresh look at familiar disciplines like prayer and Scripture reading, and at less familiar disciplines like simplicity, silence, service, and spiritual friendship.

If you feel an ache to know Christ more deeply, or wish to have a desire for Christ awakened, or simply feel a little ‘stale’ in your walk with Christ, come. These ancient time-tested practices will carve out a path for a steady walk with the Triune God, if you dare walk it.

“Why Not Women?” By Loren Cunningham & David Joel Hamilton Facilitators: Colin Carbno & Marilyn Phillips Today - May 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

There is still time to join us! Recently we studied in detail five gospel stories of Jesus’ interaction with women and how counter cultural they really were. We noted, that Martha’s declarations (Matt 16:16) in I Corinthians 7, an expansion of Gal. 3:28, was also studied in detail and we looked at the verses relating to men and women – that give substance to the equality of men and women in Jesus. A key word was homois, which means “same thing”, or “likewise”. We’ve also studied how in I Cor. 11:2-16 how the word translated as “head” doesn’t mean “authority over” but rather “source”. You won’t want to miss the upcoming discussion around “A Women must remain silent” and “a woman must not teach” passages where we will advocate by looking at the Greek that the passages clearly mean the opposite!

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT

First Baptist Place has both 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available immediately. If you are interested in seeing them, or you know someone who would be interested, please call 306-591-2881 to set up a time to go and see the units.

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FBC Men’s Breakfast Our next breakfast meeting will be held in the

Lower Hall of FBC Saturday May 14th, at 8:30 a.m. Please come and bring a friend.

~SERMON NOTES~

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TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING – BOARD ROOM 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION – SANCTUARY

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST – LOWER HALL 10:00 P.M. ACHIEVERS BIBLE STUDY – BOARD ROOM

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

FRIDAY 6:00 P.M. YOUTH GROUP – PASTOR JOEL’S HOUSE

SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE – VARIOUS AREAS 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE – SANCTUARY 2:00 P.M. FKBC WORSHIP SERVICE - SANCTUARY

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean (ext. 224) Sound Room (ext. 228)

Rev. John Nelson Jr. (ext .223) Rev. Dr. George Baxter, Minister Emeritus

Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim (ext.222) George McKenzie, Custodian

Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator (ext. 225) Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist

Erin Angus, Administrative Assistant (ext. 221) Christa Walsh, Pianist

DIACONATE/TRUSTEES

Rosemary Ward Chair Vi Maeers Member

Laureen Snook Secretary Eleanor Russell Member

Derrick Bellows Treasurer Jennifer Bisson Member

Annabel Robinson Member Ron Phillips Member

Esther Wiens Member Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary

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 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