FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, January 31st, 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: O God, today we thank You for all those in whose words truth comes to us, for all who in every generation have taught and explained and preached the Word of truth, the Scripture. May we never listen to any teaching that would minimize the seriousness of sin or make virtue less important. Give us minds quick to discern truth and error. Give us hearts quick to follow Your revealed will. Give us such LOVE for You and Your will that the false may not lure us and we might LOVE and live Your truth through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (John M. Drescher)

Ushers: Greeters:

William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Pearl Bretz Ray & Beth Silzer Balcony: “Opportunity for Ministry”

Judy Grimsrud Elevator: “Opportunity for Ministry”

Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Rosemary Ward Murray Wolfe

Service of Worship

Sunday, January 31st, 2016 Fourth Sunday After Epiphany

11:00 a.m.

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able* THE GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE

Music for Gathering Mark Anderson

Opportunities for Life and Service Joel Russell-MacLean

Morning Chimes Mark Anderson

*The Introit “Lavish LOVE, Abundant Beauty” Congregation Lavish LOVE, abundant beauty, gracious gifts for heart and

hand. Life that fills the soul and senses all bursts forth at Your

command. Lord, our Lord, Eternal Father, Great Creator, God and Friend,

Boundless pow’r full expression to Your love which knows no end.

Welcome Joel Russell-MacLean

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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.

THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Responsive Call to Worship Joel Russell-MacLean Leader: God’s LOVE, strong and true,

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

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

Leader: God’s LOVE, everlasting and bold,

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

Women: Surprises us with glimpses of wonder and bursts of JOY.

Leader: God’s LOVE, gentle and persistent,

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

Choir: Hounds us to follow God’s rule of life.

Leader: God’s LOVE, abundant and uplifting,

Men: Dances around us like waves on the shore,

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

ALL: God’s LOVE, forever leading us to sing and pray, serve and praise.

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ALL SING: “My Jesus, I Love Thee” (Tune: founder’s Hymn, #420 Baptist Federation Hymnal)

My Jesus, I Love Thee, I know Thou art mine,

For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour art Thou;

If ever I loved Thee, if ever I loved Thee, If ever I loved you, my Jesus ’tis now.

Invocation or the Collect

*Hymn of Praise “We Have Come to Join in Worship” All (Tune – Hymn to Joy, #1)

We have come to join in worship and adore the Lord our God.

Let us come in prayer, expecting God to speak His mighty word. All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down.

Christians pray, and holy manna will be showered all around.

Let us LOVE our God supremely; let us LOVE each other, too.

Let us care for all His people till our God makes all things new. Christ will call us home to heaven; at His banquet we’ll sit

down; Christ Himself will rise and serve us loving manna all around.

Children’s Blessing Joel Russell-MacLean (The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn and will proceed to the lower hall following the blessing for their own worship.)

Hymn of Praise “Jesus Loves Me” (v. 1) #579

Gift of Music Christa Walsh

CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to Confession Mark McKim Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon

Gift of Music “Here is Love” Sanctuary Choir

THE WORD OF GOD READ

Scripture Reader: Brenda Beckman-Long

Old Testament Lesson: Leviticus 19:10c-18 (O.T. pg. 106)

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Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:1-5 Leader: Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright.

Congregation: Praise the Lord with the lyre;

make melody to Him with the harp of ten strings.

Leader: Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully on the strings with loud shouts.

Choir: For the word of the Lord is upright, and all His work is done in faithfulness.

ALL: He LOVES righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast LOVE.

*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 13:31-38 (N.T. pg. 108) Leader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED

*Hymn of Preparation “The Gift of Love” All (Tune: Gift of Love, Worship & Rejoice)

Though I may speak with bravest fire, And have the gift to all inspire.

And have not LOVE, my words are vain, As sounding brass, and hopeless gain.

Though I may give all I possess,

And striving so my LOVE profess, But not be given by LOVE within,

The profit soon turns strangely thin.

Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control,

Our spirits long to be made whole. Let inward LOVE guide every deed;

By this we worship, and are freed.

Sermon “A Four Letter Word” John Nelson

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RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD

*Hymn of Response “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” #211

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 Christa Walsh

*Responsive Benediction “A Bond of Love” All 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 the rhythms of your lives bring you JOY.

Congregation: May the harmony of our community

bring us LOVE.

Leader: May the King of Kings and Lord of Lords bless and keep you.

Choir: May God’s music of praise guide our ways.

Leader: May you go from this place in His name to SERVE with LOVE.

ALL: We go as one to SERVE individually and as a community, bound by LOVE,

and praising the King of kings and Lord of lords.

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*Choral Benediction “The Bond of Love” Congregation We are one in the bond of LOVE; We are one in the bond of LOVE.

We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God; We are one in the bond of LOVE

Let us sing now, everyone; let us feel His LOVE begun.

Let us join our hands that the world will know; We are one in the bond of LOVE.

Music for Departing Mark Anderson

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” You are all invited to take the opportunity to join us in the lower hall for

coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship.

January 31: Voice Group

January 24th, 2016 Worship Attendance

Morning Worship Service 188

FEBRUARY 7TH CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The Deacons have called a special meeting to follow the morning worship service.

We will be voting on a motion to change Joel’s and Mark’s job descriptions. An information packet is available in the foyer for the congregation. Members will cast a secret ballot. We will propose that the motion require 75% approval to pass with a minimum of 60 members for a quorum (30% of membership). Please be in prayer.

Lunch and child care will be provided. If you are willing to help with or to co-ordinate the meal, please speak to Eleanor Russell.

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Birthday Celebration! A come and go tea celebrating Phyl Kindred’s 100th birthday will be held on Sunday, February 14th from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Selo Gardens 1102 McNiven Avenue. All are welcome to attend. If you cannot attend but would like to send greetings via email please send them to 4the.davenports@gmail.com and we will be happy to pass them on to her.

We are very pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Axel Schoeber as a

special guest preacher on February 7th

. Rev. Schoeber will also

be moderating the special meeting that afternoon.

VOICE NOVEL STUDY The next novel study will be on Saturday March 5th. We will be reading “Good to a Fault” by Marina Endicott.

In a moment of self-absorption, Clara Purdy’s life takes a sharp left turn when she crashes into a beat-up car carrying an itinerant family of six. The Gage family had been traveling to a new life in Fort McMurray, but bruises on the mother, Lorraine, prove to be late-stage cancer rather than remnants of the accident. Recognizing their need as her responsibility, Clara tries to do the right thing and moves the children, husband and horrible grandmother into her own house—then has to cope with the consequences of practical goodness.

The novel study is open to all women who loves to read, but can’t commit to a bi-weekly study. It is a chance to get together and enjoy the thoughts and perspectives of other others on the chosen book. If you are interest adding your name to our e-mail list please let Laureen know 306-757-8403.

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VOICE Voice will be meeting on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Martha’s. We will be discussing the 10th chapter of Philip Yancey’s new book “Vanishing Grace: Whatever Happened to the Good News?”

Voice is a women’s literature group which meets every two weeks on Wednesday evening to discuss a book related to our spiritual journey. More than that, we are a support system for each other, sharing our blessings and challenges, and seeking a better understanding of God in our daily lives. If you are interested in joining Voice or just want more info. – please talk to Laureen Snook (306-757-8403) or Martha Pauls.

Rosebud School of the Arts is a Christian theatre school in Rosebud (just outside Calgary). One of our young people, Justin Lanouette is studying there. As part of the diploma requirement students will travel to New York late next month for seminars and backstage experiences. Each student is asked to raise funds for the trip. If you would like to support Justin, you can: (1) Donate online.

Go to www.rosebudtheatre.com, click on "Support Us," then "Donate Now" and Choose "RSA Theatre Trip Fundraiser." (2) Call the School at 1.800.267.7553. (3) Send a cheque to Rosebud School of the Arts, with a note in the memo line saying "RSA Theatre Trip Fundraiser/Lanouette" at P. O. Box 654, Rosebud, Alberta TOJ 2TO. Charitable Income Receipts will be issued by the School directly.

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Brenda

Beckman-Long on the publication of

her book Carol Shields and the Writer Critic (University of Toronto Press).

Brenda is Assistant Professor of English at Briercrest College

and Seminary.

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KLC is having a serious water issue again

this year. The water is running from higher

up the road and is flowing towards the camp,

it has surrounded the mobile home where

Jimmy and Sarah live rendering it in

accessible . KLC has requested prayer for

the camp and a solution to this ongoing

problem.

KLC has also requested that anyone in the congregation with

potential solutions to this problem to please contact the

KLC Camp.

CBM NEWS AND PRAYER REQUESTS

ETHIOPIA:

Ethiopia, a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa just north of Kenya, is experiencing its worst drought in 50 years. Triggered by the El Nino, drought conditions hit Ethipia beginning in June of 2015, and have spread rapidly, impacting an estimated 10.1 million people in need of food aid. Please pray for an increase in food aid, treatment for child malnutrition, intervention to save livestock and crops and for the support of families to keep their children in school. PHILIPPINES:

CBM Field Staff in the Philippines, Emo & Kathy Yango, ask for your prayers over their ministry. In the process of translating the Bible into local dialects, a critical step includes checkers who read the first draft of any translated material for comprehensibility – pray that they, along with the translators, be protected and given clear minds throughout, and for this translation project of the book of Matthew & Acts to be powerful and fruitful. Also, please pray for the Yangos as they complete writing resources for training sessions they will facilitate for building up leaders in the region.

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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. ADULT DISCUSSION – LIBRARY 6:00 P.M. JUBELLATION RINGERS – SANCTUARY 7:00 P.M. CONSIDERING BAPTISM – BOARD ROOM

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

SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. SASK CHORAL FEDERATION – SANC/LH/LIBRARY

SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE – VARIOUS AREAS 11:00 A.M. COMBINED COMMUNION SERVICE – SANCTUARY 12:00 P.M. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – LOWER HALL 1:45 P.M. SASK CHORAL FEDERATION – SANC/LIB/MUSIC ROOM

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons February 7th

Old Testament Lesson Exodus 34:29-35 Responsorial Psalm 99:1-8 New Testament Lesson Luke 9:28-36

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

James Clifford Vice-Chair 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