FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Fifth SUNDAY OF LENT

His Mother On The Way

Sunday, March 13th, 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: Almighty God, You alone can bring into order the unruly wills and

affections of sinners: grant Your people grace to love what You command and desire what You promise; that, among the swift and

varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed

where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

forever. Amen.

Ushers: Greeters: Gordon Magel (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Susan Cowen Rick Roland Balcony: Diane Zimmer Elevator: Dena Clifford

Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Eleanor Russell Steven Carbno

Service of Worship

Sunday, March 13th, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Lent

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 “We Take the Cross of Jesus Christ” Congregation (Tune-Ellacombe, #59)

We take the cross of Jesus Christ in ashes on our face. This ancient symbol made in dust reminds us of His grace.

We beg for mercy from our Lord, to cleanse us deep within. We know ourselves, our faulty lives, our tendency toward sin.

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Welcome Joel Russell-MacLean Call to Worship Invocation Welcome of New Members Joel Russell-MacLean Ron & Marilyn Phillips

WE APPROACH GOD

Reflective Moment Christa Walsh/Choir “At the Cross Her Vigil Keeping” Christa Walsh: At the cross her Vigil keeping, stood the mournful Mother weeping,

Close to Jesus to the last.

Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, she beheld her tender child

All with bloody scourges rent.

Choir: For the sins of His own nation, saw Him hang in desolation,

Till His spirit forth He sent.

Prayer of Confession Mark McKim Assurance of Pardon

*Hymn of Praise “Once Again” (Matt Redman) Congregation Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice You became nothing

Poured out to death Many times, I’ve wondered at Your gift of life

I’m in that place once again I’m in the place once again

CHORUS:

Once again I look upon the cross where You died I’m humbled by Your mercy and I’m broken inside

Once again I thank You Once again I pour out my life (repeat chorus)

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

will go to the lower hall following the children’s moment for their

own worship.)

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Gift of Music Christa Walsh & Choir “At the Cross Her Vigil Keeping” Choir: At the cross her vigil keeping,

Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last.

Through her heart, His sorrow sharing, All His bitter anguish bearing,

Now at length the sword had pass’d.

Gift of Music “When I Think of the Nail Prints” Sanctuary Choir

WE LISTEN TO GOD

*Lenten Hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” (vs. 1 & 2) #376

Scripture Reader: Jennifer Holtslander Old Testament Lesson: Micah 7:2-9 (O.T. pg. 867)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116:3-9, 15-18 (NIV) Leader: The cords of death entangled me,

the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.

Congregation: Then I called on the name of the Lord: “Lord, save me!”

Leader: The Lord is gracious and righteous;

Choir: Our God is full of compassion.

Leader: The Lord protects the unwary;

Congregation: When I was brought low, He saved me.

Leader: Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

Choir: For You, Lord, have delivered me from death,

Congregation: My eyes from tears,

Choir: My feet from stumbling,

Congregation: That I may walk before the Lord in the

land of the living.

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Leader: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the

death of His faithful servants.

Choir: Truly I am Your servant, Lord; I serve You just as my mother did; You have freed me from my chains.

Leader: I will sacrifice a thank offering to You and

call on the name of the Lord.

All: I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the

presence of all His people.

*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: John 19:25-27 (N.T. pg. 114)

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

Hymn of Preparation Christa Walsh, Choir & Congregation

“At the Cross Her Vigil Keeping” Christa Walsh: Christ above in torment hangs;

She beneath beholds the pangs Of her dying glorious Son.

Choir: Can the human heart refrain

From partaking in her pain, In that mother’s pain untold?

Congregation:

Let me mingle tears with thee, Mourning Him who mourn’d for me,

All the days that I may live. Let me, to my final breath,

In my body bear the death Of that dying Son of thine.

Sermon “His Mother on the Way” Joel Russell-MacLean

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WE RESPOND TO GOD

*Hymn of Response “It Is Well With My Soul” #203

Call to Prayer Mark McKim Prayers of the People

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. 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 Joel Russell-MacLean

*Choral Benediction “O Spirit of God” Congregation (Tune: “My Jesus I Love Thee”, Gordon)

O Spirit of God, O so vibrant and free, Surprise and surround us, unite us to be

One people of earth who respond to Your call

To go, as we’ve gathered, with Good News for all!

Music for Reflection Mark Anderson (In keeping with the nature and purpose of Lent, please withhold your applause at the conclusion of the Music For Reflection. This week by

request, J.S. Bach’s “Final” from St. John Passion.)

If you desire prayer for yourself or another person, please come to

the front west pew during the “Music for Departing.” The deacon-on-duty will be there available to pray with/for you.

“A TIME FOR FRIENDS”

March 13th: ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL LUNCH MEETING, PLEASE JOIN US

March 6th, 2016 Worship Attendance

Morning Worship Service 185

KITCHEN EXTRAS: Please check the table downstairs after service, to claim any dishes or storage containers left behind.

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ACHIEVERS’ LUNCHEON THURSDAY, March 24

th AT 11:55 a.m.

**OUR GUEST SPEAKER IS HIGHLY SENSITIVE TO FRAGRANCES , PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING SCENTED PRODUCTS MAR. 24

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Favourite Food*Fabulous Fellowship*Delightful Devotions Check out our Achievers’ website: www.achieversregina.ca

Cost: $13.00 Menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, vegetables, buns, dessert & drink. Speaker: Angela Fraser – Regina General Hospital Chaplain. Topic: “The Paths of Life” Angela came to Regina at age 18 to attend the University of Regina and has remained here since that time. She and her husband, Byron, met through Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship activities and have been married for 27 years. They have two adult sons and one daughter-in-law. Angela currently serves as a Hospital Chaplain with both Living Skies Spiritual Care and the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region.

Looking back on nearly half a century of life, Angela finds it fascinating and encouraging to see how the hand of God has guided her, and how He continues to give guidance today. From northern England to southern Saskatchewan, from the classroom to the board room to the hospital rooms of the patients she visits, God has set her on different paths during her life – a life which she considers to be an amazing journey.

QUESTION: If people miss an ACHIEVERS’ LUNCHEON after having said they will be attending are we committed to paying for those missed meals?

Answer: Yes, reservation numbers are phoned into Patience Catering on the Tuesday noon of the Thursday luncheon. Either those who cancelled, or the ACHIEVERS’ LUNCHEON account are responsible to pay those meals.

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.

Anticipation….Celebration...Humour…Inspiration…Enlightenment. Vibrancy….Excitement….Reconnection….Spirituality

Tear off and place in offering plate or call any of the above contacts. Achievers’ Luncheon

Name_______________________________________________________

Number attending______________________________________________

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By now you may be aware that there is, once again, an active Youth Group at First. There is much more to know about them and their activities.

Our first Youth Group in many years has been reading through the Gospel of John together and learning to pray and sing together.

Given the diversity of our group, some of the kids have been doing some interesting things for the first time………

- first rodeo - first time skating - first time tobogganing - first s’mores over a camp fire - first experiences with house pets - first games: four on the couch, dutch blitz, spoons

This is a warm and welcoming group of young people. They have made our time together a safe and hospitable place to be. Let’s keep them in our prayers.

Friday, Mar 18: Girls Night Out/Boys Night Out

OPERATING BUDGET REPORT 2016 Year to Date

February

Approved Operating Budget (prorated): $75,178

Amount Received: $67,861

Operating Expenses: $74,537

Operating Debt (owing): ($22,883)

**This number is the amount we currently owe on our operating line of

credit and other operating debt. First Baptist Church has an operating

line of credit to a maximum of $40,000.

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HOSPITALITY SUNDAY o The plan is to do one Hospitality

Sunday for each of the next few months to

develop a sense of comfort at each level,

and then move it up a notch in terms of

outreach.

o March - invite a good friend that has not been to your home before

o April - invite someone you know somewhat, but would like to

know better

o May - invite someone you don’t know very well

o June - invite someone who is new to you

o Then carry this into summer months

o July - encouraged to invite someone new or a visitor; perhaps if

you’ve been the recipient of an invitation and are now ready to

invite someone yourself, with a partner/mentor to assist

o August - invite someone new or a visitor;

o September - invite a person under age 30 (welcome to students)

o October & November – MeetUps and small groups

Scripture Union Material has arrived and is in the mailboxes in the

foyer of the church. If you ordered Scripture Union, please be sure

to stop by and pick yours up.

His Worship Mayor Michael Fougere invites you to attend the Mayors Luncheon for Mental Well-Being

When: Thursday, May 5th, 2016 Time: 11:30 a.m. Where: Delta Hotel, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive

Hosted by His Worship on behalf of the Caring Place

Speaker: Margaret Trudeau Topic: “Changing My Mind”

Tickets are $60.00 per individual. $450 for a table of 8 (corporate tables will be recognized) Call The Caring Place, 2146 Robinson st., Regina Sk, S4T 2P7 call 306-347-2273, or online www.thecaringplace.ca. Visa, MC, Cheque or Cash accepted.

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CANADIAN BAPTIST MINISTRIES (CBM) NEWS:

THAILAND: Please pray for East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church, which is preparing to send a team of four to visit CBM Field Staff in Thailand, Conrad & Fiona Kwok, and spending time at Bethel Bible Institute. As they serve local villagers using vocational skills of counselling, massage therapy and acupuncture as the means to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and witness the mission work in equipping Bible college students for evangelism, and drug addict rehabilitation through Gospel-based counselling with Operation Dawn, please pray for their safety, spiritual protection, and humble hearts.

AFRICA: Please pray for the emergency food crisis currently afflicting the African continent. According to The Globe and Mail, “more than 40 million Africans in a dozen countries are now in need of humanitarian assistance because of food shortages that have expanded from the Horn of Africa to South Sudan and into the farthest corners of southern Africa. The disaster was triggered by the pressures of climate change… aggravated by a brutal civil war in South Sudan and the continued failings of governments”. Drought has prevented livestock & crops from surviving, creating a desperate situation of famine. Please pray for the food insecure, and for the provision of water and immediate aid for those in greatest need.

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

TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING – BOARD ROOM 5:15 P.M. TNT (ORDER IN LANG’S CALL HILARY) – LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION – LIBRARY 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION - SANCTUARY

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST – LOWER HALL

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

FRIDAY 7:00 P.M. YOUTH GROUP – HOME OF JOEL RUSSELL-MACLEAN

SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE – VARIOUS AREAS 11:00 A.M. COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE – SANCTUARY 7:00 P.M. EASTER ALLELUIA CONCERT – SANCTUARY

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons March 20th

Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 50:4-9 Responsorial Psalm 118:1, 19-26 New Testament Lesson Mark11:1-11

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 Vi Maeers Member

Eleanor Russell Member

Rosemary Ward Secretary Jennifer Bisson Member

Derrick Bellows Treasurer Laureen Snook 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