FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, April 24th, 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: We thank you, heavenly Father, that You have delivered us from the dominion of sin and death and brought us into the kingdom of Your Son; and we pray that, as by His death He has recalled us to life, so by His love He may raise us to eternal joys; who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen!

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

Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Laureen Snook Kevin Rich

Service of Worship Sunday, April 24th, 2016

The Fifth Sunday of Easter 11:00 a.m.

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE

Music for Gathering “Schelomo” abbr. (Bloch) Charlee Wielgoz

Opportunities for Life and Service Joel Russell-MacLean

Morning Chimes Mark Anderson

*The Introit “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” Congregation (Tune-Hymn to Joy, #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 Joel Russell-MacLean Call to Worship Invocation

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WE APPROACH GOD

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.

Confession of Sin John Nelson Assurance of Pardon *Hymn of Praise “To God Be the Glory #66

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 “Allemande in C Major” (Bach) Charlee Wielgoz God At Work in My Life Sarah Niessen

WE LISTEN TO GOD

*Hymn of Approach “Speak, O Lord” Congregation Speak, O Lord, as we come to You

To receive the food of Your Holy Word. Take Your truth, plant it deep in us;

Shape and fashion us in Your likeness, That the light of Christ might be seen today

In our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us

All Your purposes for Your glory.

Teach us, Lord, full obedience,

Holy reverence, true humility; Test our thoughts and our attitudes

In the radiance of Your purity. Cause our faith to rise; cause our eyes to see

Your majestic love and authority. Words of pow’r that can never fail -

Let their truth prevail over unbelief.

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Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds;

Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us - Truths unchanged from the dawn of time

That will echo down through eternity. And by grace we’ll stand on Your promises,

And by faith we’ll walk as You walk with us. Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built

And the earth is filled with Your glory.

Scripture Reader: Valerie Quick

Reading from Acts: Acts 11:1-18 (N.T. pg. 130)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 148 Leader: Praise the Lord!

Congregation: Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the heights!

Choir: Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His host!

Leader: Praise Him, sun and moon;

praise Him, all you shining stars!

Congregation: Praise Him, you highest heavens,

and you waters above the heavens!

Choir: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created.

Leader: He established them forever and ever; He fixed their bounds,

which cannot be passed.

Congregation: Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea

monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling

His command!

Choir: Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds!

Leader: Kings of the earth and all peoples,

princes and all rulers of the earth!

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Congregation: Young men and women alike,

old and young together!

Choir: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted; His glory is

above earth and heaven.

All: He has raised up a horn for His people,

praise for all His faithful, for the people of Israel who are closed to Him.

Praise the Lord!

*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 14:15-21 (N.T. pg. 109)

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

Gift of Music “He Hideth My Soul” Sanctuary Choir

Hymn of Approach “Spirit of the Living God” #247

Sermon “Made Clean by God” Joel Russell-Maclean

WE RESPOND TO GOD

*Hymn of Response “Victory in Jesus” #473 Call to Prayer Jennifer Holtslander 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“Gigue in C Major” (Bach) Charlee Wielgoz

Benediction Joel Russell-MacLean

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*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 Charlee Wielgoz

“Sonata in A Major 4th mvmt.” (Frank)

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 24th: Len & Carol Serdachny, Murray & Shirley Wolfe

April 17th, 2016 Worship Attendance

Morning Worship Service 186

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons May 1st

Reading from Acts Acts 16:1-15

Responsorial Psalm 67 Epistle Philippians 1:1-6 Gospel John 14:22-27

OPERATING BUDGET REPORT 2016

Year to Date

March

Approved Operating Budget (prorated): $112,767

Amount Received: $97,915

Operating Expenses: $109,925

Operating Debt (owing): ($34,337)

**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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TUESDAY NIGHT TOGETHER FINAL DINNER – APRIL 26TH To all, the Tuesday night group is coming to the end of the season. We are celebrating with a movie night and a cooked meal. The price will be $10.00 per person. We will either be watching “The Three Caballeros” or

“Beauty and the Beast.” This evening is open to all. Please call the church office and let them know you will be attending by Monday, April 25th at the latest. We look forward to having you join us now and again in the fall when Tuesday Night Together begins again.

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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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1. CELEBRATION OF GIFTS CONCERT – SUNDAY, MAY 15, 7:00 P.M. Our church family will celebrate various gifts of music & art on this exciting concert evening! Confirmed participants to date: Artwork: Susan Cowen; Ben, Dave, Jon & Katrina Sentis. Piano: Rowan & Xavier Russell-MacLean; Christa Walsh (Piano and/ or Voice); April Friar/Jessica Fucher (Piano duets). Organ: Mark Anderson. Voice: Rena Phillipson/Jaeleigh Nelson/Katrina Sentis; Doug Richards; John Nelson. Brass: Matt Field. Strings: Collin Carbno. Bells: JuBELLation. Choir: Sanctuary Choir Other: A couple of other music numbers not confirmed as yet. *Ice Cream Social to follow the concert!

2. JUBELLATION URGENTLY REQUIRES THREE RINGERS!! 3 additional ringers are urgently required for the Fall 2016 session. Interested individuals must be able to read music. This invitation is open to both church and community musicians. Please contact Pastor John for more information.

3. CANTATE YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT Friday, June 3rd, 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, 90+ children and youth in two choirs (Apprentice and Senior). Our own Debby Nelson is the director of these choirs and a few singers also attend this church. A FREE WILL OFFERING will be taken.

The Flowers of Spring! This year we would like to try something a little different with the flowers beds around the church. When you pick up your bedding plants and if you wish to, pick up a 6 or 12 pack of flowers for the church flower beds as well. George is most willing to plant them for us and to maintain them. It can be any type of flower you wish but remember that the flower beds are not full sun and we seem to have better luck with shade and drought plants, but petunias, snap dragons, geraniums, marigolds and alyssum have all done well as I am sure would others. Plants can be brought to the church beginning the May long weekend.

KLC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: MAY 1ST

Please join us at Westhill Park Baptist Church Sunday, May 1st, 12 noon for some lunch and then immediately following lunch we will begin the meeting and give detailed updates on what is happening in the life of the camp!

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

TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING – BOARD ROOM 5:15 P.M. TNT (FINAL MEAL - COOKED) – LOWER HALL 6:00 P.M. ADULT DISCUSSION – LIBRARY

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

THURSDAY 12:00 P.M. ACHIEVERS’ LUNCHEON – LOWER HALL 5:00 P.M. YFC MEETING – BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY CHOIR - SANCTUARY

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

SATURDAY 7:30 P.M. VIVACE SPRING CONCERT - SANCTUARY

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. Joel Russell-MacLean (ext. 224) Sound Room (ext. 228)

Rev. John Nelson Jr. (ext .223) Rev. Dr. George Baxter, Minister Emeritus

Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim (ext.222) 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