FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, August 31st, 2014 10:00 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. 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 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 ri the Bible. Perhaps this ri 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 compassion. Amen!

Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Susan Cowen Bill & Alice Pompu Balcony: Adijah & Emmauel

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Bill & Alice Pompu Balcony: Adijah & Emmauel Eileen Hutton Elevator: Eva McMillan AV Ministry: H. Ryan & M. Field

Deacon on Duty: Annabel Robinson

Service of Worship Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

Music for Gathering Becky Findlay

*The Introit Christian People, Sing Together Congregation (Tune: #1)

Christian people, sing together, all united in one voice. Though we come from many cultures, yet in Christ we all rejoice.

Welcome John Nelson Reflective Moment

THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Responsive Call to Worship John Nelson Leader:

Congregation: Beckons us to walk on with HOPE in each step,

Women: Lures us home, to the place just right.

Congregation: Sustains us when fear closes in and worry Congregation: Sustains us when fear closes in and worry overwhelms,

Men: Surprises us with glimpses of wonder and bursts of joy.

Congregation: Graces us with rest in the midst of busyness,

Women: Hounds us to FOLLOW the good path.

Congregation: Dances around us like waves on the shore,

Men: Dwells in us as a song steeped in praise.

leading us to sing and

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leading us to sing and pray, to serve and praise.

All Sing:

That He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss; the Father turns His face away, As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many ones to glory.

Invocation or the Collect

*Hymn of Praise (vs. 1 & 2) #61 (Tune: Beecher, #92)

Gift of Music Jack Sailor

CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to Confession Ron Phillips Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon

THE WORD OF GOD FOR CHILDREN

* Be Still & Know (v. 1) #343 (The children will return to sit with their parents for the remainder of the service. Activity pages and books are available for the children, please speak to one of the ushers.)

Be Still & Know (v. 2) #343

THE WORD OF GOD READ

Scripture Reader Marilyn Phillips

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15 (O.T. pg. 50) Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 3:1-15 (O.T. pg. 50) Gospel Lesson: Matthew 16:21-27 (N.T. pg. 18)

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

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED

*Hymn of Preparation Take Up Thy Cross Congregation (Baptist Federation Hymnal, #411, Tune: Hesperus)

disciple be; Take up thy cross, with willing heart, and humbly follow after

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Take up thy cross, with willing heart, and humbly follow after

Take up thy cross let not its weight fill thy weak soul with vain alarm; His strength shall bear thy spirit up, and brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm.

it down; For only they who bear the cross, may hope to wear the glorious crown.

Sermon John Nelson

Recorded Response Keith Green

RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD

*Hymn of Response (vs. 1 & 2) #283

Congregational Life and Ministry Joel Russell-MacLean Call to Prayer Prayers of the People

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. 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. and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Our Gifts & Offerings Jack Sailor

*Response Of Praise Give Thanks Congregation Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One;

And now let the weak say, ,

Because of what the Lord has done for us. (x2) Give thanks, give thanks.

Unison Benediction Send Us Forth Congregation We give our sacrifice of LOVE and PRAISE to You, Maker of

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We give our sacrifice of LOVE and PRAISE to You, Maker of heaven and earth. These, our feet, are Yours; we give them to You, O God. May we FOLLOW You along the path of life. Our whole selves are Your; we give them to You, O God. Help us be willing to open up to the resurrection power of Your boundless love. Send us forth now and keep us Yours forevermore. And may our life be a prayer to YOU and a resounding alleluia in Your presence.

*Choral Benediction Christians, Let Us Go and Serve Him 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 Becky Findlay

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons For Sept. 7th Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons For Sept. 7

Old Testament Lesson Ezekiel 33:7-9 Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:15-20

August 24th, 2014 Worship Attendance Morning Worship 134

Sunday morning worship time changes back to 11:00 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 7

On Monday, August 25th, Rev. Kayely and

Gerald Rich welcomed their daughter

Elizabeth Makenzy Rich (AKA Lizzy) into the

world. Lizzy weighed 6lbs 12 ozs. We wish

PRAISE IN THE PARK Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. musicians and

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Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. musicians and brands from Christian music labels and churches from across our city and the prairies will be playing in Victoria Park. Headlining the evening program is Tim Neufeld of the band Starfield, whose album

Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year. Our deacons have offered

Brunch Wedding Shower For Kara MacRobbie and Blake Becker

September 6th at 11:00 a.m. 3427 Keohan Cres, home of the mother of the bride,

Tracy Sailor This will be an indoor event.

Kara and Blake are not registered anywhere, but general Kara and Blake are not registered anywhere, but general household/kitchen items are always needed. If you want to contribute to a group gift, talk to Heather Russell-MacLean (rusmac@sasktel.net, 306-531-5634) EVERYONE is welcome! Come on guys - there will be food!

Orientation September 7th for nursery, Godly Play, and Oasis volunteers. Please try and be there! This is a chance to be encouraged and prepared for the work ahead of us, but it is

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encouraged and prepared for the work ahead of us, but it is also required by our church policy. It will take place following the worship service in the lower hall, and lunch will be provided. If you are interested or willing to help this year for the first time, please speak with pastor Joel.

At the home of

Joel & Heather Russell-MacLean 1968 St. John Street,

TONIGHT TONIGHT

Please bring a lawn chair and an appetite. Hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks and dessert

will be provided.

A donation to cover the cost will be gratefully received. Please sign up

Bring a friend, and come for the food, fun, and fellowship!

The August newsletter from Arab Baptist Theological Seminary is available on the tables in the foyer. It includes the

story of Nihad, a Kurd from Syria, who after becoming a Christian, attended ABTS and now pastors a Kurdish church

in Lebanon.

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organization: the Lebanese Society for Education and Social

Lebanese-Canadian and CBM field worker. Rupen Das is another CBM field worker, seconded to the LSESD to assist

with ministry to Syrian refugees.

1. WE GATHER AGAIN

-off is a potluck supper Thursday, September 11, 6:00 p.m. at the home of Joan and Ken Thompson. Please let John know what you will bring, salad, casserole, dozen buns, jar of pickles etc. *NEW SINGERS WELCOME* The Choir will be in the loft and singing on September 14th and there will be a brief rehearsal in the music room at 10:30 a.m. the same day. Welcome back Sanctuary Choir! at 10:30 a.m. the same day. Welcome back Sanctuary Choir!

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Rev. Dr. Mark McKim preaching

Sanctuary Choir will be singing

Oasis and Still Waters resume today for

children of all ages.

Barbeque following the

service in front of the Youth

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service in front of the Youth

Centre

Group

Aging Boomers Present Challenge For Churches!

door of your workplace for the last time. You are officially retired. You wake up the next morning and say to yourself: What do I do now?

This scenario can be traumatic for many people, especially for men, and increasingly for women who have had satisfying careers, says Paul Pearce, who works with the Centre for Healthy Aging Transitions in Vancouver.

The centre was established a few years ago to collect resources pertaining to aging and help churches facilitate dialogue to assist the huge wave of baby boomers who are quickly approaching retirement age. boomers who are quickly approaching retirement age.

-growing demographic

almost one- population. This means churches will have to

-75 age group has largely been ignored, even though it will soon be the fastest-growing generation. CHAT was designed to raise the profile of these people in our churches and to think in a new way

This, Pearce said, is a topic churches need to be addressing. This, Pearce said, is a topic churches need to be addressing.

may not work at or have the same vocation they did in the past, but they need to develop a new vocation as an elder, in the sense of being a mature, wise, contributi

Pearce will be in Regina on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REGINA, www.firstbaptistregina.ca to conduct a

(Registration TBA). The seminar aims to help

aging, and seeing growing older as a specific season of life.

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aging, and seeing growing older as a specific season of life.

-third longer than their great-granmore resources and a desire to stay engaged. Maturing adults need to discover peace and purpose for this season of life through personal growth and ministry development.

For more information about this seminar contact Rev. John Nelson!

MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST BOARD ROOM

SUNDAY 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), 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 Devin Seghers Member Derrick Bellows Treasurer Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary 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 (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. 12:00 p.m.

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Friday Closed