FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, May 15th, 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 and ever-living God, You fulfilled the promise of Your Son, Jesus, by sending the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. May that Spirit unite all people on earth to proclaim Your glory. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen!

Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: Diane Zimmer Ray & Beth Silzer Balcony: Jack & Tracy Sailor Judy Grimsrud Elevator: George McKenzie

Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Ron Phillips Murray Wolfe

Service of Worship Sunday, May 15th, 2016 The Day of Pentecost

11:00 a.m.

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE

Music for Gathering “Fanfare” JuBELLation “Lead Me, Lord” “Joshua Fit the Battle” Mark Anderson

Opportunities for Life and Service Joel Russell-MacLean

Morning Chimes Mark Anderson

*The Introit “O Spirit, Sent From Heaven” Congregation (Tune-Webb, Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus-#477)

O Spirit, sent from heaven on that day long ago, Rekindle faith among us in all life’s ebb and flow.

O give us hearts to listen and tongues aflame with praise, So folk of every nation glad songs of joy shall raise.

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Welcome A Number of People Call to Worship Invocation Erica Balitoc

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 Joel Russell-MacLean Assurance of Pardon

*Hymn of Praise “On Pentecost They Gathered” Congregation (Tune: Lancashire - “The Day of Resurrection - #226)

On Pentecost they gathered quite early in the day, A band of Christ’s disciples to worship, sing and pray.

A mighty wind came blowing, filled all the swirling air, And tongues of fire a-glowing inspired each person there.

The people all around them were startled and amazed

To understand their language, as Christ the Lord they praised. What universal message, what great news was here?

That Christ, once dead, is risen to vanquish all our fear.

God pours the Holy Spirit on all those who believe,

On women, men and children who would God’s grace receive. That Spirit knows no limit, bestowing life and power.

The church, formed and reforming, responds in every hour.

Gift of Music “On the Day of Pentecost” Sanctuary Choir

THE WORD OF GOD FOR CHILDREN

*Children’s Blessing “Be Still and Know” (v. 1) #343

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(The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn and

will remain at the front until after the sermon.)

Children’s Moment Joel Russell-MacLean

WE LISTEN TO GOD

Scripture Readers: Ben, David & Jon Sentis, Adoniram Holtslander

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 11:1-9 (N.T. pg. 9)

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104

Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul,

O Lord my God, You are very great.

Congregation: You are clothed with honour and majesty, wrapped in light as with a

garment.

Choir: You stretch out the heavens like a tent, You set the beams of Your chambers on the

waters,

Leader: You make the clouds Your chariot,

You ride on the wings of the wind,

Congregation: You make the winds your messengers, fire and flame Your ministers.

Choir: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have

being.

Leader: May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the Lord. Let sinners be

consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more.

All: Bless the Lord, O my soul. 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.

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New Testament Lesson: Acts 2:1-8 & 12-24 (N.T. pg. 119) Leader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

Gift of Music “Rain Down” Sanctuary Choir & Congregation

Chorus & Verse 1: CHOIR only

Chorus: CONGREGATION AND CHOIR Rain down, rain down, rain down Your love on Your people.

Rain down, rain down, rain down Your love, God of life.

Verse 2: CHOIR only Chorus: CONGREGATION AND CHOIR

Verse 3: CHOIR only Chorus: CONGREGATION AND CHOIR

*Hymn of Preparation “Rejoice the Year Upon Its Way” Congregation (From: The English Hymnal, revised 1998 by Marjorie Cochrane, Mark McKim

& Grace Wilson, tune: “Jesus Shall Reign”, #231)

Rejoice! The year upon its way Has brought again that blessed day,

When on the chosen of the Lord The Holy Spirit was outpoured.

On each the fire, descending, stood,

The multitude of language would, The day of days reunion find,

The Spirit’s coming here is signed.

To all in every tongue they spoke;

Amazement in the crowd awoke, Who mocked, as overcome with wine,

Those who were filled with power divine.

Today is Babel seen reversed, This hour is evil seen accursed!

The union which our pride did break, God hath restored, He doth remake.

Sermon “The Deeper Meaning of Pentecost” Mark McKim

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WE RESPOND TO GOD

*Hymn of Response Congregation “Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow”

(Tune: Aberystwyth, “Jesus Lover of My Soul”, #466)

WIND who makes all winds that blow

Gusts that bend the saplings low, Gales that heave the sea in waves,

Stirrings in the mind’s deep caves, Aim your breath with steady power

On Your church, this day, this hour. Raise, renew the life we’ve lost,

Spirit God of Pentecost.

FIRE who fuels all fires that burn,

Suns around which planets turn, Beacons marking reefs and shoals,

Shining truth to guide our souls. Come to us as once You came:

Burst in tongues of sacred flame! Light and Power, Might and Strength,

Fill Your church, its breadth and length.

HOLY SPIRIT, WIND and FLAME,

Move within our mortal frame. Make our hearts an altar pyre,

Kindle them with Your own fire. Breathe and blow upon that blaze

Till our lives, our deeds and ways Speak that tongue which every land

By Your grace shall understand.

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.

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Our Gifts & Offerings “How Deep the Father’s Love” JuBELLation

*The Benediction Mark McKim *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 Mark Anderson “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (Limbaugh)

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.

May 15th: Marlene & Wayne Wyatt, Anne Martin, Adijah Pusi, Neema Ntega

May 8th, 2016 Worship Attendance

Combined Morning Worship Service 162

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons May 22nd Old Testament Lesson Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

Responsorial Psalm 8 Epistle II Corinthians 13:11-13 Gospel John 16:12-15

Our Christian prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with Timothy Long and Brenda Beckman-Long on the passing of Timothy’s father William Long on May 7th, at the age of 90. A funeral will be held on May 17th at St. Philip Anglican Church, Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Drive at 10:30 a.m.

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On behalf of myself,

(Vivian Johnson) and my son

Brian McCartney, we would like to thank

the congregation of First Baptist Church

for the prayers offered for us. We are

very grateful to all of you.

~Vivian Johnson & Brian McCartney~

The Flowers of Spring! This year we would like to try something a little different with the flower 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 in full sun and we seem to have better luck with shade and drought plants. 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, and left on the Erin’s desk in the main office.

The church kitchen would like to thank the following ladies for the thorough scrub and face-lift: Diane Zimmer, Marilyn Phillips, Rosemary Ward, Bonnie Austring-Winter and Carol Hepting. No corner was left unscrubbed, no drawer left unsorted, and I look amazing!

Alleyway Parking: Please do not park in the alleyway between the church

and Youth Centre. You can be ticketed for doing this.

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HOSPITALITY SUNDAY FEEDBACK SURVEY

To better serve the congregation of First Baptist Church, the Congregational Care Commission is requesting that you take a few moments of your time to fill out this survey regarding the Hospitality Sundays that have taken place so far. This survey will be very helpful in providing the commission with information for going forward with future events. Please place your survey in the offering basket.

I was a guest I was a host April 10th May 8th

I didn’t participate because: ____________________________________________________________________________________________.

1). What went well? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

2). What did not work as well? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

3).Suggestions for the future? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

4). What do you see as the long-term benefit of this for you? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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CELEBRATION OF PRAISE CONCERT

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 7:00 P.M.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one

another in all wisdom; and whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything

in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through

Him.” (Colossians 3:16-17)

MEMBERS OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY/FRIENDS PRESENTLY OFFERING THEIR GIFTS OF MUSIC & ARTWORK:

Doug Richards (voice)…..Christa Walsh (piano)….. Mark Anderson (organ)…..Matt Field (trumpet)…..

JuBELLation (bells)…..Sanctuary Choir….. Rena Phillipson, Jaeleigh Nelson & Kristina Sentis (voice)…..

Jaeleigh Nelson & Becky Nelson (clarinet & piano)….. Dustin Johnson (piano)…..Men’s Quartet….. April Friar & Jessica Fucher (piano duets)…..

Rowan Russell-MacLean (piano)…..Xavier Russell-MacLean (piano) John Nelson (voice)…..Collin Carbno (mandolin)….. Susan Cowan (knitting)…..Sentis Children (artwork).

If we have missed anyone please contact Pastor John ASAP, as the programme

will be drawn up Monday, May 9. Invite your friends and family to this exciting

event! Thank you to everyone involved!

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties

of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of working, but it is

the same God who inspired them all in everyone. To each is given the

manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (I Corinthians 12:4-7)

Following the concert, please join us in the Lower Hall for an

Ice Cream Social!

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CANADIAN BAPTIST MINISTRY (CBM) NEWS:

Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) is our national organization which engages in mission, relief and development work in Canada and around the world. CBM is governed by representatives of the four founding conventions/unions across Canada: The Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, Union d'Églises Baptistes Francophones du Canada (Union of Francophone Baptist Churches of Canada), Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) and Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC). CBM is the largest single grouping of Baptists in Canada. It includes almost half of Baptists in Canada, with just over 1000 congregations and 100,000 members.

CUBA: A group of students from Acadia Divinity College (Wolfville, Nova Scotia), and Crandall University (Moncton, New Brunswick) are involved in a two-week short-term mission trip to Cuba. They are visiting churches and ministries of CBM’s partner, the Fraternity of Baptist Churches in Cuba (FIBAC), in Matanzas and Havana. Please pray for the churches and people they will be meeting and working with, and for the team to be open to learning and receiving God’s direction in their short time there. Pray that the communities they encounter will be encouraged and strengthened through this visit.

PHILLIPINES: Please continue to pray for the Waddell family (Michael & Melanie along with their four children), soon to be in the Philippines as CBM Field Staff. They have a very full month ahead of them, as they continue to pray for Partners in Mission, who will support them in going forward in their calling to Marketplace Ministry. Their vision and calling to this exciting and vibrant ministry is truly inspiring. Please pray for those who will come alongside them, whether churches, individuals or businesses, who also have a passion for the same vision of global discipleship and integral mission

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA: CBM is working with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC) to provide immediate emergency relief & assistance on the ground in Fort McMurray, Alberta. As there is no CBM/CBWC church in Fort McMurray, CBM and CBWC are working with the Salvation Army, the local Fellowship Baptist Church in Fort McMurray, and others supporting evacuees.

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TUESDAY 10:00 A.M. STAFF MEETING – BOARD ROOM

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST – LOWER HALL 10:00 A.M. ACHIEVERS BIBLE STUDY – BOARD ROOM

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

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