FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, February 16th, 2014 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 ri the Bible. Perhaps this prayer may help you begin your preparation today: prayer may help you begin your preparation today:

Holy God, You invite the whole universe into Your radiant presence and continually reveal Your Son as our Saviour. Bring healing to all wounds, make whole all that is broken, speak truth to all illusion, and shed light in every darkness, that all creation will see Your glory and know Your Christ. Amen.

Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Vivian Johnson George McKenzie Balcony: Leonard & Carol Serdachny Merv & Carol Hepting Elevator: Dena Clifford Eileen Hutton AV Ministry: M. Fuller & P. Palmer

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Eileen Hutton AV Ministry: M. Fuller & P. Palmer

Service of Worship Sixth Sunday After Epiphany

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

PEOPLE

Music for Gathering Mark Anderson Morning Chimes Mark Anderson

*The Introit Fill the Earth with Music Congregation (Tune: Wye Valley

Ring, you bells with gladness! Sing, you choirs with joy! Take to heart our mission; all our tunes employ. With our hearts united, all with common voice, Each in our own language, in our Lord rejoice! Each in our own language, in our Lord rejoice! Fill the earth with music, sound aloud His praise.

Welcome Mark McKim Reflective Moment

THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Call to Worship Joel Russell-MacLean

Prayer of Invocation or the Collect

*Hymn of Praise (vs. 1 & 2) #96 (The children will proceed to the front of the church during this hymn.) (The children will proceed to the front of the church during this hymn.)

Joel Russell-MacLean

Hymn of Praise (vs. 3 & 4) #96 (The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship service.)

Gift of Music Karen Martin

CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to Confession Joel Russell-MacLean Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon

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Assurance of Pardon

Gift of Music Karen Martin

THE WORD OF GOD READ

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 58 (O.T. pg.688) Hilary Ryan

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112:5-9

Leader: It is well with those who deal generously and lend,

Congregation: Who conduct their affairs with justice.

Leader: For the righteous will never be moved;

Congregation: They will be remembered forever.

Leader: They are not afraid of evil tidings;

Congregation: Their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.

Leader: Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid;

Congregation: In the end they will look in triumph on their foes.

Leader: They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor;

ALL: Their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honour.

*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: Matthew 5:17-20 (N.T. pg.4) Hilary Ryan

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

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED

Hymn of Preparation Brethren, We Have Met To Worship #585

Sermon Law Keeper Mark McKim

RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD

*Hymn of Response Rock of Ages #204 Congregational Life and Ministry Mark McKim Call to Prayer Prayers of the People

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Prayers of the People

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 Becky Nelson

*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 Christians, Let Us Go and Serve Him Congregation *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 Mark Anderson

Just a friendly reminder that Monday, February 17th is Family Day which is a statutory holiday in Saskatchewan. The Church office will be closed on Monday, but will re-open on Tuesday at office will be closed on Monday, but will re-open on Tuesday at

our regular time.

Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice,

cookies and fellowship. February 16: Marjorie Phillips, Esther Gurnsey, Marg & Marv Fuller

February 9th, 2013 Worship Attendance Morning Worship Service 185 Afternoon Worship 115

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Afternoon Worship 115 Total 300

THERE ARE STILL 40 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS IN THE MAILBOXES IN THE FOYER. THIS WILL COST THE CHURCH $25.20 TO MAIL OUT TO PEOPLE WHO ARE REGULARLY HERE ON SUNDAYS! PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RECEIPT!

FURTHER STUDY: If you want to do some reading and study on your own of the Sermon on the Mount, the pastor recommends, after carefully reading the Sermon from the Bible itself [Matthew 5-7], Dietrich Bonhoe The Cost of Discipleship.

Our first breakfast of the winter will be Our first breakfast of the winter will be

held in the lower Hall of FBC on Saturday

February 22, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

Please come and bring a friend.

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

Participants: Mark Anderson, Gordon Kerfoot, Karen Martin, Rob Nelson, Robin Tinani, Christa Walsh, Exaltation, JuBELLation, and the Sanctuary Choir and Seasonal Singers.

2. MARK YOUR CALENDARS LENT/EASTER SERVICES Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.

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Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 p.m. 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 Sunday, April 20, 11:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 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 September-

November/January-March!

Favorite Food*Fabulous Fellowship*Delightful Devotions versregina.ca

Cost: $13.00 Cost: $13.00

Menu: Roast Beef, potatoes, corn, 2 salads and apple crisp. *Catering will be provided by D.J. Catering*

Guest Speaker: Natasha Phillipson, Professional at Home Mom

From as far back as she can remember, she was in constant search for genuine, meaningful connections with other people and connection with the world - the search for the balance of a physical,

emotional, and spiritual life. She has found some of these connections, in many unlikely places. connections, in many unlikely places.

Everyone has a story and Natasha is excited to share hers with each of you!

Plan to attend and bring a friend or two with you.

*PLEASE RSVP BY FEBRUARY 24TH

Contact: John Nelson (306-359-1450 ext 223), or the church office (306-359-1450 ext 221) for information.

A Celebration...H I Enlightenment.

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A 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______________________________________________

INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT

We had a successful financial year in 2013. For 2014 we must continue to manage our operations and control the line of credit. At their last meeting, the Trustees approved a further reduction in the limit of our Operating Line of Credit, from $50,000 to $40,000. We now have the opportunity to focus on a couple of important things.

Church Bonds

At the end of 2013 there were 38 individuals holding $607,000 in At the end of 2013 there were 38 individuals holding $607,000 in bonds. The bonds all mature on December 31, 2017. Finance and Audit are planning for this date with the following activities in 2014:

Contacting all bondholders to discuss their financial plans for the bonds they hold.

Investigating and adopting tools for bondholders to donate their bonds to the church providing benefits and flexibility to the bondholders.

Working with DULF and other programmes to optimize fund Working with DULF and other programmes to optimize fund raising for bond redemptions.

Considering options such as a loan or re-issue of bonds if there is still outstanding debt at December 31, 2017.

2014 Special Appeal

The operating budget approved for 2014 did not include funds for special projects or initiatives. In May/June an appeal will be presented to the congregation for funds dedicated to specific purposes. In the past, we have done this successfully for the

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purposes. In the past, we have done this successfully for the Building Fund, for the Bond Redemption Fund, and to reduce our Operating Line of Credit. The Trustees will consider the best use or greatest need for funds in defining the Spring Financial Appeal.

OPERATING BUDGET REPORT 2014: Year to Date

January Budget Amount needed for Operating: $41,598 Amount Received for Operating: $32,787 Operating Expenses $43,244

**Operating Line of Credit (owing): $25,000

**This number is the amount we currently owe on our operating line of credit. A line of credit is a loan whereby a bank agrees to give a borrower access to a set amount of

money that can be tapped as and if needed. First Baptist Church has an operating line of credit to a maximum of $50,000. of credit to a maximum of $50,000.

LENT

Lent is the period of forty days (excluding Sundays) before Easter. It is an ancient custom of the church to use this as a time of preparation for the celebration disciplines. Lent is a custom-mentioned by the Bible-so everyone is free to observe or not observe Lent. However, over the centuries, countless millions of Christians have found that observing Lent is a spiritually beneficial practice. Recognizing the wisdom of the experience of so many believers, here at First Baptist Church we encourage people to observe Lent. There are many ways you might we encourage people to observe Lent. There are many ways you might choose to observe Lent.

-Devote Extra Time To Prayer

Perhaps you might choose to focus on praying for one particular person you

-Fasting

Fasting may involve abstaining from certain foods, or perhaps refraining from eating one meal a week entirely. Jesus expected His followers to fast,

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strange it may seem, fasting is a way to take away, in order to add. Fasting by every word

-Self Examination

When was the last time you actually sat down, quietly, and without interruption, and asked, how serious am I about following Jesus?

-Seeking Reconciliation With Others

Are there people from whom you are estranged-particularly other people in this church? Perhaps now is the time to do something about that.

-Giving Alms For The Poor

Jesus has a special concern for the poor and the marginalized. Perhaps you might consider

developing countries, or to the Regina Food Bank.

Good question! By long standing tradition, every Sunday is considered to be a mini-celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. As such it can never be a

never counted as part of the days of Lent. For many Christians around the world who fast during Lent, Sunday is the one day of the week when they may eat the special food they have denied to themselves elsewise.

LENT 2014 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: A SUGGESTION

For Lent 2014, your pastors and deacons suggest that you consider reading For Lent 2014, your pastors and deacons suggest that you consider reading Lent for Everyone-Matthew, Year A: A Daily Devotional, by N.T. Wright. Wright is a highly esteemed New Testament scholar. This slim book contains his translation from the Greek Gospel of Matthew, plus his

fers to the fact that in the lectionary pattern of the Scripture readings, many of the gospel readings during the year will be from Matthew. If you want the church to order a copy for you, please complete the form below and place it on the offering plate. The cost for each book will be $14.00 (If you prefer, this book can be downloaded on Kindle E-Readers.) *********************Please tear off and place in offering plate*****************

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*********************Please tear off and place in offering plate***************** NAME:_____________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:____________________________________________ NUMBER OF BOOKS I WANT:__________________________________

~SERMON NOTES~

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MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING BOARD ROOM 5:00 P.M. TNT LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION LIBRARY

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

SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. LOWER HALL 12:00 P.M HOMEWORK HELP BOARD ROOM 12:00 P.M. IVCF FAREWELL LOWER HALL

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

OUR MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Youth For Christ (James Clifford) 347-1900 Katepwa Lake Camp (Rev. Walter Willford) 525-2256

First Baptist Place 359-0859

CONTACT

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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