FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

Sunday, April 1st, 2012 11:00 a.m.

www.firstbaptistregina.ca

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Welcome to our morning worship service. If you are a visitor today, 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 our worship service. This will help us to get to know you better! A nursery is available for infants and toddlers and is located in the lower hall, as are the washrooms. If you wish to have a hard of hearing headset or cushion, please speak to one of our ushers who will be happy to obtain these items for you. FBC is a Scent Free Zone: for the health and comfort of all our congregants, please refrain from wearing perfumes, scented hairsprays or like products. products.

The sanctuary is a holy place, a place of refuge, where we come apart from the world and our daily responsibilities, in order, together, to meet with the God whom we know best in Jesus Christ. from the wider world for a while. Please silence cellphones, pagers, watches and other electronic devices. As we prepare ourselves for worship, please speak softly, move slowly and allow each one

Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: THIS COULD BE YOU!!! Bill & Alice Pompu Balcony: Leonard & Carol Serdachny Eileen Hutton Elevator: Pat Massey AV Ministry: M.Wolfe/M. Fuller

Service of Worship Service of Worship Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Palm Sunday 11:00 a.m.

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

10:30 a.m. Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Prayers and Reflection 10:50 a.m. Music & Prayer Preparation JuBELLation & Mark Anderson

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10:50 a.m. Music & Prayer Preparation JuBELLation & Mark Anderson 11:00 a.m. Morning Chimes Mark Anderson

*The Introit Sing Hosanna Congregation Come ye people. sing hosanna, wave palm branches in the air.

Riding on a donkey comes He, our Messiah strong and fair. Sing hosanna, sing hosanna, sing hosanna to our King.

Wave palm branches, shout hosanna, sing hosanna to our King.

Welcome Mark McKim

THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Call to Worship Joel Russell-MacLean Prayer of Invocation or the Collect

*Hymn of Praise All Glory Laud and Honour (vs.1 & 2) #173 (The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn)

Joel Russell-MacLean

Hymn of Praise All Glory Laud and Honour (v.3) #173 (The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship service.) (The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship service.)

CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to Confession Mark McKim Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon

Gift of Music Sanctuary Choir

THE WORD OF GOD READ

Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 9:9 (O.T. pg.884) Brenda Beckman-Long Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:25-29

Leader: Save us, we beseech You, O Lord! Leader: Save us, we beseech You, O Lord!

Congregation: O Lord, we beseech You, give us success!

Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

Choir: We bless You from the house of the Lord.

Leader: The Lord is God, and He has given us light.

Congregation: Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar.

Leader: You are my God, and I will give thanks to You;

Choir: You are my God, I will extol You.

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Choir: You are my God, I will extol You.

All: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.

*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 19:26-44 (N.T. pg.83) Brenda Beckman-Long Reader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED

*Hymn of Preparation Congregation (Baptist Federation Hymnal #76)

Ride on, ride on in majesty, hark, all the tribes hosanna cry; Thy humble beast pursues his road with palms and scattered garments

strowed.

Ride on, ride on in majesty, in lowly pomp ride on to die; O Christ,

Ride on, ride on in majesty, Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh; The Father, on His sapphire throne, expects His own anointed son.

Ride on, ride on in majesty, in lowly pomp ride on to die; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, then take, O God, Thy power and

reign.

Sermon A King But Not By Bribery Mark McKim

RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD

*Hymn of Response From Bethany the Master Congregation (Tune: Lancashire, #226, Marion Hamm d.1956))

And all the world is singing, a glad new song of hope;

Cry out, O stately cedars, along the rugged way! Ye vineyards, shout hosanna, to greet this happy day!

Rejected, scorned yet Victor, the Conqueror of hate;

O wave Your green palm branches! Exalt His matchless worth! This King of Love shall conquer the nations of the earth.

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Not of this world His kingdom; His power is from above; His realm is of the spirit, His scepter truth and love; He calls us to His service, His banner is unfurled;

With Thee we march, O Master, to overcome the world.

Congregational Life and Ministry John Nelson Call to Prayer 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 All Glory, Laud and Honour JuBELLation

*Response of Praise Praise the Lord Congregation Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow. He has washed and made me

m redeemed from all my sin and shame. Now and forever 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!

Reflective Moment Mark McKim

Music for Palm Sunday Mark Anderson In keep

entrance into Jerusalem, while its concluding minor chord reminds us of the unimaginable suffering still required before real victory is accomplished.

Benediction Mark McKim Music For Departing Mark Anderson Music For Departing Mark Anderson

March 25th, 2012 Worship Attendance Combined Morning Worship Service 258

Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship.

April 1st: Bill & Alice Pompu, Al & Eva Basky April 8th: Audrey St. Louis, Lamona Hartt, Kathy Brown, Valerie Quick, Dean Gilchrist Anyone willing or able to provide the church with hot cross buns or Easter bread for April 8th please contact: Audrey St. Louis 586-2205 or Irene Sotropa 586-0914.

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We express our Christian sympathy to the family

and friends of Megan Fonstad, niece of Judy Grimsrud, who passed away on Saturday, March

24th. Megan leaves behind a husband and two young daughters. A funeral service was conducted

in Oxbow on Wednesday, March 28th.

SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, April 28th 9-11 am Tickets $3.00

(children 12 & under are free) includes entrance, muffin, juice,

coffee plus more! *baking, white elephant &

Katepwa Lake Camp is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand new

website. This website contains all the information and forms you need to enroll

your children and start them out on the road to an enriching summer

experience. Please visit and send your friends to: www.katepwalakecamp.ca.

*baking, white elephant & silent auction items eagerly

being sought Please contact John Nelson

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speaker will be Pat Beste

eace . The breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m.

and will be held in the lower hall. Please use the elevator

door entrance. The cost is $3.00 per person.

RSVP to Carol Serdachny 584-3061.

Due to certain recent emergency situations experienced by our members we are offering congregants of First Baptist Church the

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members we are offering congregants of First Baptist Church the opportunity to call the church office and leave an emergency

contact person and phone number. This information will be kept securely on computer but will be available in the event of

an emergency when contact is needed. If you wish to call the church office and leave a contact information please feel free to do

so anytime 359-1450 ext 0

1. MYM 150

Meet Your Musician 2012 (May 11-13) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! The Sanctuary Choir is inviting YOU to consider contributing $10-$15 to help make thilisted, unless there is a request to remain anonymous. Mark your contributions MYM. Thank You! Harry & Donna Veldhuis, Dale Hillmer, Erwin & Margaret Ziolkowski, Diane Zimmer, Joe & Donna Kish, John Dreger, Robert & Ziolkowski, Diane Zimmer, Joe & Donna Kish, John Dreger, Robert & Rosemarie Eisner, John Nelson Jr., Rod & Marlene Eliason, Dave Radford, Wayne Wilson, Harold & Hilda Dunbar, Shirley & Collin Carbno, Carol & John Nelson Sr., Frances Steeves, Deborah Nelson, Lamona Hartt, Eric & MaryLou Zeitler, George & Ethel Baxter, Lily Tingvold, Gordon Magel, Javonne Miller, Donalyn Price, Barry & Elaine Brass, Louise Krueger, Susan Quinn, Edith & Doug Hilts, William & Alice Pompu, Esther Gurnsey, 3x Anonymous.

2. SAT. APRIL 28, 9-11 A.M. We need your white elephant, crafts, baking and silent auction items to make this event a success. See bulletin insert for more information. Contact Pastor John for more information. *A fundraiser for MEET YOUR MUSICIAN, with a John for more information. *A fundraiser for MEET YOUR MUSICIAN, with a portion of the funds raised given to a Missions project.

3. THANK YOU!

passing brought great comfort to my family. What peace and comfort is gained from one s church family! Thank You!

Thank you so much to everyone who

brought food and helped with set up and

clean up at the Annual General last Sunday.

A special thank you to those who have been

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A special thank you to those who have been

a constant help to me in the kitchen over

the past years. It has been a blessing to

have worked with each one of you.

~Donna Kish~

Learning for Life - New Sessions

April 15th Sunday mornings, 9:30 - 10:30

Two sessions to choose from:

Meet Your Non-Profits! Located in the Library,

facilitated by Jennifer Bisson, Laurie McPherson and Laureen Snook

We are very fortunate to be receiving an exciting group of visitors

through April and May. This will be a unique opportunity to meet some of through April and May. This will be a unique opportunity to meet some of

the people doing great work in our city and catch a glimpse of life in

Regina through their eyes. Hear firsthand what is going on from a

different guest organization each Sunday: Canadian Mental Health

The Gospel according to Matthew. Located in the Board Room,

Facilitated by Pastor Joel

This Gospel inspired Bach, was life changing for Dietrich Bonheoffer and

describes Jesus as one who practiced what he preached even though his

words and actions would cost him his life. The only Gospel to use the word

made up of Jews and Gentiles, political rebels and corrupt officials,

religious leaders and prostitutes.

The Regina Gideons and volunteers from First

Baptist Church joined together for 3 New Testament

Distributions in Regina neighbourhoods in the last 3

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Distributions in Regina neighbourhoods in the last 3

We have 100 Scriptures left, which we would like

members to hand out this week. If each of you

could hand out one copy, think of how many people could come to know Christ! Pick up a copy

as you leave the church today.

Youth For Christ Update

HOUSES

UTurns are transitional homes for youth ages 16-18 moving youth to independence. Contact wes@yfcsask.com

Regina: Currently our UTurn house operates out of a rented home. Walking along side youth with a promise continues to challenge our team. Living the balance of Grace and Truth continues to keep the team on their toes. This week we had one youth tell us she has been reading the bible we gave her. We are in the process of building two UTurn homes near the Orr Centre. Over the past couple of weeks we have been able to take some of our friends from Social Services on a tour through have been able to take some of our friends from Social Services on a tour through the new UTurn homes.

Moose Jaw: The home continues to remain full. UTurn has been a great addition to

youth to connect with God. Many of the UTurn youth are connected with youth programming

Jedidiah Houses are homes for youth 12-16.

Regina: The home continues to train young men life skills like: housework, cooking and cleaning skills, financials and building strong relationships.

The Battlefords: Our youth in Battleford have been First Nations. We have a challenge to do cross cultural communications and mission. challenge to do cross cultural communications and mission.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Dimension4: Our presence on the Thom High School campus has been great. Each week we have contact with many ethnic youth from all over the globe who are interested in discussing spiritual things.

California Breakaway: There are 5 spots left for Calbreak. Jimmy will be participating and is heading to Saskatoon for training on Friday. Continue to pray for our Saskatoon YFC team as they prepare. They are hoping to take over 100 youth to California from April 5-15, 2012

CAREERS/VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Regina Houseparents: We are looking for 2-3 sets of house parents to bring love

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Regina Houseparents: We are looking for 2-3 sets of house parents to bring love and support to young men and women in our UTurn homes starting April 1, 2012. We are looking for spiritually mature couples (without children in the home) to be full-time House Parents and 2 couples to provide weekend respite. Training is provided. For more information contact UTurn director, Wes Dynna at wes@yfcsask.com

Moose Jaw Youth Worker: We are looking for a part-time youth worker to mentor youth in our UTurn Home. If you are interested, please contact wes@yfcsask.com

MONDAY 7:00 P.M. VIVACE REHEARSAL LOWER HALL

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST - LOWER HALL 10:30 A.M. ACHIEVERS BIBLE STUDY BOARD ROOM 4:00 P.M. QUIZZING LIBRARY 7:00 P.M. VOICE - LIBRARY

THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. BOARD ROOM 7:00 P.M. MAUNDAY THURSDAY SERVICE - SANCTUARY

FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. CHOIR PRACTICE WESTHILL PARK CHURCH FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. CHOIR PRACTICE WESTHILL PARK CHURCH 10:30 A.M. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE WESTHILL PARK CHURCH

SUNDAY 6:30 A.M. SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE WASCANA MARINA 11:00 A.M. COMBINED EASTER SERVICE SANCTUARY

Anyone requesting prayer PRAYER CHAIN for himself or herself, a loved one or a friend, please contact Kathy Brown (prayer chain coordinator)

584-1725 with the information.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim, Sr. Minister (ext 22) Rev. Dr. George Baxter, Minister Emeritus Rev. John Nelson Jr., Assoc. Minister (ext 29) George McKenzie, Custodian Pastor Joel Russell-MacLean, Assoc. Minister (ext 25) Siyoum Zemichael, Assistant Custodian Pastor Joel Russell-MacLean, Assoc. Minister (ext 25) Siyoum Zemichael, Assistant Custodian Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator (ext 26) Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist Erin Angus, Administrative Assistant (ext 0) Christa Walsh, Pianist

DIACONATE/TRUSTEES

Prof Annabel Robinson Chair Norma Holtslander Member Murray Wolfe Secretary Dr. Esther Wiens Member Derrick Bellows Treasurer Rev. John Hillmer Member Reade Holtslander Member Rev. James Frost Member Dr. Esther Wiens Member Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary

FIRST KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Leng Nawn Thang (ext 32) Rev. Eh Tha Wah (ext 32)

Rev. Zabiak Cung Biaka (ext 32) Pastor (ext 32)

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