FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, April 17th, 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: “Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying to self that we are born to eternal life. Amen!

Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Yvonne Ingram Bill Pompu Balcony: Tracy & Jack Sailor Eileen Hutton Elevator: George McKenzie

Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Eleanor Russell Marvin Fuller

Service of Worship Sunday, April 17th, 2016

The Fourth 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 Joyl, #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 “In Christ Alone” Congregation There in the ground His body lay,

Light of the world by darkness slain.

Then bursting forth in glorious day,

Up from the grave He rose again. And as He stands in victory,

Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,

For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

Confession of Sin Joel Russell-MacLean Assurance of Pardon

*Hymn of Praise “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” (vs. 1 & 2)#232

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 Christa Walsh

WE LISTEN TO GOD

Scripture Reader: Randy Shumay

Reading from Acts: Acts 9:32-46 (N.T. pg. 128)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 Leader: God, my shepherd! I do not need a thing.

Congregation: You have bedded me down in lush meadows

Choir: You find me quiet pools to drink from.

Leader: True to Your word, You let me catch my breath and send me in a new direction.

Congregation: Even when the way goes through Death

Valley,

Choir: I’m not afraid when You walk at my side.

Leader: Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me

feel secure.

Congregation: You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies

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Choir: You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing.

Leader: Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.

All: I’m back home in the house of God for

the rest of my life.

All Sing “Gentle Shepherd” Congregation

Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us, For we need You to help us find our way.

Gentle Shepherd, come and feed us, For we need Your strength from day to day.

There’s no other we can turn to, Who can help us face another day;

Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us,

For we need You to help us find our way.

*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 Gospel Lesson: John 10:22-30 (N.T. pg. 104)

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

Gift of Music “God is My Shepherd” (by request) Sanctuary Choir

*Hymn of Assurance “Lift High the Name of Jesus” Congregation Lift high the name of Jesus, of Jesus, our King. Make known the power of His grace, the beauty of His peace.

Remember how His mercy reached as we cried out to Him. He lifted us to solid ground, to freedom from our sin.

CHORUS: O sing, my soul, and tell all He’s done,

’Til the earth and heavens are filled with His glory.

Lift high the name of Jesus, of Jesus, our Lord.

His pow’r in us is greater than, is greater than this world; To share the reason for our hope; to serve with love and grace;

That all who see Him shine through us might bring the Father’s praise.

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CHORUS:

O sing, my soul, and tell all He’s done, Til the earth and heavens are filled with His glory.

Lift high the name of Jesus, of Jesus, our Light. No other name on earth can save, can raise our soul to life.

He opens up our eyes to see the harvest He has grown. We labour in His fields of grace as He leads sinners home.

CHORUS:

Sermon “A Life of Availability” John Nelson

WE RESPOND TO GOD

*Hymn of Response “How Great Thou Art” (vs. 1, 3 & 4) #4

Call to Prayer Joel Russell-MacLean 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. 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 Christa Walsh

*Responsive Benediction Leader: May your days be filled with LOVE.

Congregation: May our paths be paved with SONG!

Leader: May the sound of forever lift you up and

keep you STRONG.

Choir: May our hearts resound with LAUGHTER.

Leader: May your lives be tuned for PRAISE.

Men: May the hymns of faith bring us HOPE.

Leader: May the rhythms of your lives bring you JOY.

Women: May the harmony of friendship bring us

LOVE.

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Leader: May the Good and Gentle Shepherd bless

and keep you.

Congregation: May His music of praise guide our ways.

Leader: May you go from this place to belong in His

name, making yourselves available to serve with LOVE.

Choir: May the voices of angels sing to us with praise and peace.

All: We go LIFTING HIGH the name of Jesus, AVAILABLE to SERVE with LOVE

PRAISING the Good Shepherd, the King of kings and Lord of lords!

*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 “With Trumpets & Horns” (Handel) 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.

April 17th: FBC Youth Group

April 10th, 2016 Worship Attendance

Morning Worship Service 265

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons April 24th

Reading from Acts Acts 11:1-18

Responsorial Psalm 148 Gospel John 14:15-21

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

Name_______________________________________________________

Number attending______________________________________________

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MUSIC MINISTRIES My “Favourites” of 2015-2016

Have you enjoyed a particular GIFT OF MUSIC sung/played during 2015-2016? Please place a check mark beside the music anthem(s) or person(s) you would

like to hear once again during May, June, and/or September. Place this tear off in the offering plate!

All the Earth Will Sing for Joy Ruth Elaine Schram *All We Like Sheep Joseph Martin *An Easter Introit Jon Paige & David Angerman *Because He Lives arr. Joel Raney *Before the Throne of God Above arr. Lloyd Larson Exaltation Blessed Be the King Michael Barrett +Born is a Baby Stan Pethel *Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary Patti Drennan +Christmas Is Coming Joel Raney Come Down Lord Stan Pethel Come, Let Us Join Joseph Martin *Come to the Banquet Joseph Martin God Leads Us Along arr. Tom Fettke/Cotrell/Hooper +God Rest You Merry Gentlemen arr. Tom Anderson +Good News! Everybody Listen! Michael Barrett Exaltation *Hallelujah Chorus G.F. Handel *He Won’t Forget Whose Child arr. David Clydesdale Women Heart of God Ruth Elaine Schram Here is Love arr. Greg Wheatley Higher Ground O. D. Hall, Jr. *Hosanna, Hosanna Joseph Martin Exaltation *How Great the Love Mary Kay Beall *I, Too, Shall Live Mary McDonald Jesus, Teach Me Vicki Tucker Courtney *Jesus Took the Cup arr. Hal Hopson *Lonesome Valley Brad Nix Exaltation +My Lord is a-Comin’ Soon Patti Drennan +Never Been a Night Like This David Lantz III Exaltation

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+Not an Ordinary Baby arr. Lari Goss O Worship the King arr. Robert Lau +Oh, What a Wonderful Child Greg Gilpin Men +Once in Royal David’s City arr. Howard Helvey +One Bright Star Lloyd Larson *Pieta Joseph Martin *Room at the Cross for You arr. Mosie Lister Men +Shepherds’ Celebration Jon Paige +Silent Night arr. John Carter +Sleep Little Lamb Joseph Martin *Song of the Palms Jon Paige +Still is the Night Joseph Martin *Sunrise, Resurrection Joseph Martin +The King is Coming Soon Jon Paige *The Last Supper Allen Pote We Have Come to Worship Stan Pethel *When I Think of the Nail Prints Mary Kay Beall +When the Angels’ Song Is Silent Mary Kay Beall *Who Is He? Don Besig *Who is That Man? Don Besig Exaltation

Music by Exaltation & JuBELLation Piano solos: FBC Children, Becky Nelson, Irene Sotropa, & Christa Walsh

Organ solos: Mark Anderson Vocal solos: Karen Martin, David Nelson, John Nelson, Rob Nelson,

Marilyn Phillips, Jack Sailor, Christa Walsh

If you have any additional requests, please use the space below to write your requests. Thank you for your support of the music ministry of First Baptist

Church.

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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.

Spiritual disciplines are intentional practices that serve as a means or a channel for God’s grace to flow into our lives. They put us in a place where God can more easily deal with us. They are not ends in themselves, but a means to an end, that of experiencing a life-changing relationship with God.

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.

Each class will be relatively independent of the previous classes, so come even if you must miss some weeks. A deeper relationship with God and with His people awaits.

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

Join this study into why women should be empowered for ministry. Last week, one thing we looked at was: Romans 16:1-2: I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church that is at Cenchreae that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints and that ye assist her in whatsoever matter she may have need of you: for she herself also hath been a helper of many and of mine own self. (ASV)

When Phoebe is called a “servant”, the Greek term is actually, “diakonos” which is translated almost everywhere else in NT as “minister”. In case there is any doubt of her leadership status in verse two when Phoebe is called “helper”, the Greek term is the female form of “prostatis” which is the title that Josephus the Jewish Historian used some twenty times in his writing to describe Caesar. In short , prostatis is a term to designate a powerful and dynamic leader.

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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 (BYOM) – LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION - SANCTUARY 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION – LIBRARY

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST – LOWER HALL 10:00 A.M. ACHIEVERS’ BIBLE STUDY – BOARD ROOM 6:30 P.M. DIACONATE MEETING – BOARD ROOM

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

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

SATURDAY 9:30 A.M. FKBC MEETING – BOARD ROOM

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. 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

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