December 21, 2014 - First Baptist Church Regina

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
A Place To Belong
Bulletin Cover provided by Neala Holtslander (used with permission)
Sunday, December 21st, 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
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!
Should you wish to hav
-onDuty will be pleased to meet with you following the worship service. Please
come to the front, west side pew.
We encourage you to prepare for worship this morning. Read and reflect on
the Scripture lessons listed in the service bulletin; pray for right
the Bible. Perhaps this prayer may help
you begin your preparation today: God, our heavenly parent: Long ago the
shepherds outside Bethlehem heard the news of a Saviour. They went in
haste to see Him and their lives were changed forever. We want to hear
that news afresh this morning, we want to meet with Jesus and have our
loves changed too. Hear our prayer, through Jesus Your Son. Amen.
Ushers:
William Crook (Head Usher)
Bill & Alice Pompu
Eileen Hutton
Deacon on Duty:
Esther Wiens
Greeters:
Sanctuary: Pearl Bretz
Balcony:
William & Janet Romanuk
Elevator:
Dena Clifford
AV Ministry:
Kevin Rich & Patrick Palmer
Service of Worship
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*
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Music for Gathering
Rowan Russell-MacLean
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Dustin Johnson
O Holy Night
Rena Philipson
Angeline Holtslander
Abby Clifford
Morning Chimes
*The Introit
Mark Anderson
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Congregation
Come, Thou long expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free;
From our fear and sins release us; let us find our rest in Thee.
Welcome
Mark McKim
Reflective Moment
Mark McKim
Lighting the Fourth Advent Candle
Reade, Jennifer, Adoniram & Angeline Holtslander
Gift of Music
O Come All Ye Faithful
Bronwyn Clifford
THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD
Call to Worship
John Nelson
Invocation or the Collect
*Hymn of Praise
Christians Awake
Congregation
Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn
Where-on the Saviour of the world was born;
Rise to adore the mystery of love,
Which hosts of angels chanted from above;
With them the joyful tidings first begun
Then to the watchful shepherds it was told,
To you and all the nations upon earth;
This day hath God fulfilled His promised word;
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He spake; and straight-way the celestial choir
In hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire;
The praises of redeeming love they sang,
Peace upon earth and unto men good will.
angelic hosts among,
To sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song;
He that was born upon this joyful day
Around us all His glory shall display;
Saved by His love, forever we shall sing
Gift of Music
The Friendly Beasts
Children Get Ready
His Kids
Children get ready for the King is coming,
Coming in glory! Coming to reign!
Children get ready for the King is coming,
Coming in glory! Coming to save!
The King is coming. He will make things right.
It may be tomorrow, it may be tonight.
To bring us peace and endless love.
CONFESSION OF SIN
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Gift of Music
Joel Russell-MacLean
Lightshine
Sanctuary Choir
THE WORD OF GOD FOR CHILDREN
*Hymn of Preparation
(v. 1)
#157
(At this time children up to and including grade six are invited to the front of
the church. The children will return to their parents following the blessing.)
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Hymn of Preparation
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Joel Russell-MacLean
(v.2)
#157
THE WORD OF GOD READ
Scripture Readers
William Most, Nicole Eley & Erica Bellitoc
Old Testament Lesson: Micah 5:2-4 (O.T. pg. 865)
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 97
Leader: The Lord is King!
Congregation: Let the earth rejoice;
Choir: Let the many coastlands be glad!
Leader: Clouds and thick darkness are all around Him;
Congregation: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of
His throne.
Choir: Fire goes before Him, and consumes His adversaries on every
side.
Leader: His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and
trembles.
Congregation: The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
Choir: The heavens proclaim His righteousness; and all the peoples
behold His glory.
Leader: All worshippers of images are put to shame,
Congregation: Those who make their boast in worthless idols;
Choir: All gods bow down before Him.
Leader: Zion hears and is glad,
Congregation: And the towns of Judah rejoice,
Choir: Because of Your judgements , O God.
Leader: For You, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; You are
exalted far above all gods.
Congregation: The Lord loves those who hate evil; He guards
the lives of the faithful; He rescues them from the hand of the
wicked.
Choir: Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.
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Leader: Rejoice in the Lord, O You righteous,
ALL: And give thanks to His holy name.
*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: Luke 2:8-20 (N.T. pg. 58)
Reader:
People:
This is the Word of the Lord!
Thanks be to God!
THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED
Hymn of Preparation
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Sermon
#115
Mark McKim
RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD
*Hymn of Response
Joy to the World
Congregational Life and Ministry
Call to Prayer
Prayers of
People
#125
Joel Russell-MacLean
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
*Response Of Praise
Allegro
Adoniram Holtslander
Adam Johnson
The Advent For Giving
The Advent of our God, with eager hearts we greet;
And we must praise Him in this hour
With hymns and carols sweet.
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Congregation
We give Thee but Thine own, w
All that we have is Thine alone,
A trust, O Lord, from Thee.
The Benediction
Mark McKim
*Choral Benediction
Congregation
Sent forth this Advent Sunday our true faith confessing,
The people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service has ended, O now be extended
The fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
Shall blossom in action for God and for all.
did invite us, and love shall unite us
Music For Departing
Xavier Russell-MacLean
Concerning Hobbits
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Gabe Clifford
Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons For December 28th
Old Testament Lesson
Isaiah 63:7-9
Psalm
Psalm 148
Epistle
Hebrews 2:10-18
Gospel
Matthew 2:13-18
A Time For Friends
Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship.
December 21: Irene & Vic Sotropa, Gord Magel, Eleanor Russell
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT,
COMMUNION & FAMILY SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24, 6:00 p.m. .
Candlelight, Carols, Childre
Communion, Meditation & Special Music.
Invite your friends and family!
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Our heartfelt sympathy and Christian
prayers are with Dean Gilchrist and
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John Gilchrist on December 13 in
Regina. A funeral service was held at
FBC on Saturday, December 20 with
Rev. Mark McKim officiating.
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Our Christian prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with the Carbno
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(Cliff) on Sunday, December 14 in Brandon Manitoba. A funeral
service will take place in Brandon. A memorial service will take
place at Riverside Memorial on Monday, December 22 , 2p.m.
with Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean officiating.
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The Deacons would like to invite you to
a Town Hall Meeting after church on
January 25th, 2015. The purpose of this
meeting is to provide a safe and gracious
setting to hear
a way which will help FBC move forward
and thrive. Stay tuned for details.
Poinsettias have been purchased in memory/honour of the following
people:
service.
Linda
Jack & Pat Logan (memory)
(memory)
Erin Angus
Wayne Wilson (memory)
John Nelson
John & Carol Nelson (honour)
Debby Nelson
Perley Steeves (memory) & Frances Steeves (honour)
G. Kerfoot & B. Ziolkowski
George & Margaret Kerfoot (memory)
Erwin & Margaret Ziolkowski
Ernest & Ede Ellis (memory)
Robert & Rita Usher (memory)
Jean Hillmer
Dick Dickson (memory)
The staff of First Baptist Church (honour)
Jennifer & Steve Bisson
Lillie Milne (memory)
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1. FIRST CONCERT SERIES
A total of over 1000 people attended the 3 concerts held at FBC
this past week-end: Cantate Youth Choirs (Debby Nelson);
Vivace Choral Ensemble (John Nelson); CHRISTMAS GLORY. All
concert co-ordinators commented on the overwhelming
responses. Thank you to all of the CHRISTMAS GLORY
participants for their ministry contributions!
2. THANK YOU!
A big thank you to His Kids and their parents, along with Debby
Nelson and Becky Findlay for their leadership of His Kids this
Christmas!
3. JUBELLATION & SANCTUARY CHOIR
There is no JuBELLation or Sanctuary choir rehearsals until
January 13 & 15 respectively! The Sanctuary Choir will be in the
4. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
EASTER ALLELUIA: Sunday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.
Festival of Praise Concert: Sunday, May 31, 7:00 p.m.
5.
Pastor John has been invited to be guest Mass Choir Conductor
at Bellfest 2015 that is being held in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia the
week-end of May 22to such a prestigious Maritime event! Two ringers from our own
JuBELLation have made plans to attend as well.
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December 14 , 2014 Worship Attendance
Morning Worship
Christmas Glory Concert
Total
203
300+
503+
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2014 YEAR-END PROCEDURES
In order to clarify year-end procedures please note the
following:
Payables
Would all commission and committee members or other
persons holding receipts for payment please submit them to
the office as soon as they are received. This allows us to close
the books for 2014 as quickly as possible in January and
proceed with the year end.
Tax Receipts
All donations for 2014 must be received in the mailbox by
midnight on December 31. Any mail containing donations
postmarked by December 31 will also be accepted.
Thank you all for your generous support of and involvement with
the ministries of First Baptist Church. May this Christmas bring
peace, joy, hope and love to your life.
Sincerely,
Krista Johnstone
Financial Administrator
PEACE: The news filled with reports about violence and the lack of
peace in our world. What can we do about it? Here is a simple but
profound idea: what if Christians, who are followers of the Prince of
Peace, actually prayed for peace together? Wild, eh? Six of the
downtown Regina churches have decided to do just that. In your
card somewhere you will see it regularly and/or give it to a friend or
acquaintance. Surely all those who confess Jesus as Lord can
agree to pray together for peace in His world!
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~SERMON NOTES~
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MONDAY
1:30 P.M.
LEGO LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY
.
6:00 P.M.
OFFICE CLOSED
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT FAMILY SERVICE
THURSDAY
.
FRIDAY
1:30 P.M.
SUNDAY
11:00 A.M.
2:00 P.M.
LIBRARY/LOWER HALL/NURSERY
OFFICE CLOSED
LEGO LEAGUE
LIBRARY/LOWER HALL/NURSERY
MORNING WORSHIP SANCTUARY
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
Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim, Sr. Minister
Rev. John Nelson Jr., Assoc. Minister
Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean, Assoc. Minister
Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator
Erin Angus, Administrative Assistant
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF
(ext 222)
Sound Room
(ext 223)
Rev. Dr. George Baxter, Minister Emeritus
(ext 224)
George McKenzie, Custodian
(ext 225)
Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist
(ext 221)
Christa Walsh, Pianist
(ext 228)
DIACONATE/TRUSTEES
Annabel Robinson
Murray Wolfe
Heather Holtslander
Derrick Bellows
Esther Wiens
Rev. Zabiak Cung Biaka
Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Member
Martha Pauls
John Hillmer
Member
Member
Erwin Ziolkowski
FIRST KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF
(ext 226)
Rev. Eh Tha Wah
Pastor Pusay Ly
Honourary
(ext 226)
(ext 226)
OUR MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Youth For Christ (James Clifford)
347-1900
Katepwa Lake Camp (Jimmy Schimmel)
525-2256
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
www.firstbaptistregina.ca
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Friday
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Closed
4:00 p.m.
E-mail: [email protected]

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