FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

The Angelus

Jean Francois Millet

Sunday, October 11th, 2015 11:00 a.m. In the Heart of Saskatchewan’s Capital City www.firstbaptistregina.ca

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Welcome in the name  of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

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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 slowly and allow each one present to listen for God’s voice.  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 have someone pray with or for you, today’s Deacon-onDuty will be pleased to meet with you following the worship service. Please come to the front, west side pew. Perhaps this prayer may help you begin your preparation today: Almighty God, our Father. You have made us, given us purpose and designed us that we should have fellowship with You. Grant us that intimacy this morning in our worship and draw us closer to You by Your Spirit. We pray in the name of Your Son, Jesus the Messiah. Amen!

Ushers: William Crook (Head Usher) George McKenzie Eileen Hutton Merv & Carol Hepting

Greeters: Sanctuary: Balcony: Elevator:

Deacon on Duty: Vi Maeers

AV Ministry: Steven Carbno

Yvonne Ingram Tracy & Jack Sailor Dena Clifford

Service of Worship Sunday, October 11th, 2015 Thanksgiving Sunday 11:00 a.m.

*Indicates congregation is invited to stand as able*

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THE GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE Music for Gathering

Mark Anderson

Morning Chimes *The Introit

Mark Anderson

“Sing to the Lord of Harvest”

Congregation

(Tune – Lancashire, #268, Baptist Federation Hymnal)

Sing to the Lord of harvest, sing songs of love and praise; With joyful hearts and voices your alleluias raise. By Him the rolling seasons in fruitful order move; Sing to the Lord of harvest a joyous song of love.

Welcome

Mark McKim

Opportunities for Life and Service Reflective Moment

Joel Russell-MacLean

“Sanctuary”

Congregation

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for You. THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Call to Worship Invocation or the Collect *Hymn of Praise

Joel Russell-MacLean

“Come Ye Thankful People, Come”

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

Children’s Blessing

Joel Russell-MacLean

(The children will proceed to the lower hall for their own worship.)

CONFESSION OF SIN Call to Confession

Kaitlin Eley

Responsive Prayer of Confession Leader:

O God, Creator and Provider: You have made this wonderful world and filled it with good things. Yet many people go hungry. Forgive us God,

All:

And teach us how to share. 2

Leader:

We say nothing when our government reduces foreign aid, or negotiates treaties which make it hard for poor nations to feed themselves. Sometimes we say it is too much trouble for us to learn what is going on. Forgive us God,

All:

And give us voices to speak out.

Leader:

Sometimes we have blamed the hungry for being so, saying, “They are just lazy.” Forgive us God,

All:

And make us more compassionate.

Leader:

Sometimes we waste food by throwing it away or we eat far too much. Forgive us God,

All:

And teach us how to share.

Leader:

Sometimes we eat food that is not good for us, that damages our bodies which belong to You. Forgive us God,

All:

And teach us how to be responsible.

Leader:

Sometimes we complain too much and are not at all grateful for what You have given us. Forgive us God,

All:

And teach us how to be thankful.

Leader:

For all our failures to share, our waste, our ingratitude, our blaming others and our failures to speak, grant us genuine repentance, forgive us and change us into what we should be.

ALL:

This we ask in the strong name of Jesus.

Assurance of Pardon Gift of Music 3

Becky Findlay

THE WORD OF GOD READ Scripture Reader: Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 3:1-6 (O.T.pg. 2) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 65

Hilary Ryan

Leader:

Praise is due to You, O God, in Zion;

Congregation:

and to You shall vows be performed.

Leader:

You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it;

Congregation:

The river of God is full of water;

Leader: Congregation:

You provide the people with grain, For so You have prepared it.

Leader:

You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges,

Congregation:

Softening it with showers, and blessing its growth.

Leader:

You crown the year with Your bounty;

Congregation:

Your wagon tracks overflow with richness.

Leader:

The pastures of the wilderness overflow,

Congregation:

The hills gird themselves with joy,

Leader:

The meadows clothe themselves with flocks,

Congregation:

The valleys deck themselves with grain,

ALL:

They shout and sing together for joy.

*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: Colossians 2:6-7 (N.T. pg.200) I Thessalonians 5:16-18(N.T. pg.205) Leader: People:

This is the word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! 4

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED Hymn of Preparation “Count Your Blessings” #563 Sermon “Thanksgiving – Once or Always?” Mark McKim RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD *Hymn of Response

“Now Thank We All Our God”

Call to Prayer Prayers of the People

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Mark Mckim

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 *Response of Praise

“Praise the Lord”

Becky Findlay 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!

Benediction *Choral Benediction

“Give Thanks”

Mark McKim Congregation

(Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One; Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son.) x2 (And now let the weak say, “I am strong”, let the poor say, “I am rich”, Because of what the Lord has done for us.) x2 Give thanks, Give thanks.

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 deaconon-duty will be there available to pray with/for you. 5

“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.

October 11th: Vic & Irene Sotropa, Gordon Magel & Eleanor Russell October 4th, 2015 Worship Attendance Morning Worship Service

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Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons October 18th Old Testament Lesson Jeremiah 3:6, 12-13, 20 Responsorial Psalm 106: 1-4, 47-48 Epistle Revelation 19:5-8 Gospel Mark 2:18-20

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FALL RETREAT WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16th – Sunday, Oct. 18th WHERE: Katepwa Lake Camp, near Lebret (maps available) COST: $40.00 per person or $80.00 per family Sign up with Collin Carbno or Joel Russell-MacLean today!

Mission Commission Update “She Matters” Advocacy Campaign "My name is Lina. I am 15 years old and live in a small village of 50 people. We do not have a school so I work in the fields and take care of the goats. But I am happy that I can now go to literacy classes at night. I love to write words and practise using Bible verses. I think it’s important for girls to learn. I want to be able to read and understand the Bible." First Baptist's Mission Commission appreciates your support for Canadian Baptist Ministries "She Matters" annual advocacy campaign. As a church, you contributed $4,281 to educate girls who otherwise would be prevented from attending school. Your gifts helped CBM exceed this year's $100,000 goal by $80,000. "She Matters" is now in its second year. You can make donations directly through the project website (www.shematters.cbmin.org) or by calling the CBM Office at 1-905-821-3533. 6

ACHIEVERS’ LUNCHEON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND AT 11:50 a.m. An enthusiastic and exciting group for people ages 50 years and up. Meet at 11:50 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month January-April. Favourite Food*Fabulous Fellowship*Delightful Devotions Check out our Achievers’ website: www.achieversregina.ca Cost: $13.00 Menu: TBA Speaker: Irene Sotropa Topic: “My Life and Faith” Irene was born and raised in Saskatchewan, grew up on a farm north of Yorkton, and has lived in Regina for all of her adult life. She married Vic in 1959, is the mother of three sons, and grandmother of seven wonderful grandchildren. She has been involved in a craft business and has worked for the Saskatchewan Legislature as an editor in the Hansard Department. Irene has been a member of First Baptist Church for more years than she likes to admit. She will be sharing a few topics that have had significance in her life and faith: heritage, family, church, hospitality, arts and crafts, and music.

Plan to attend and bring a friend or two with you. Contact: John Nelson (306-359-1450 ext 223), or the church office (306-359-1450 ext. 221) for information. Anticipation….Celebration...Humour…Inspiration…Enlightenment. Vibrancy….Excitement….Reconnection….Spirituality Tear off and place in offering plate or call any of the above contacts. Achievers’ Luncheon Name_______________________________________________________ Number attending______________________________________________ 7

1. JuBELLation RINGERS. This enthusiastic music ministry group would like to add 2 more ringers. Contact Pastor John for more information. 2. AN EXCITING CONCERT WEEK-END AT FIRST Fri. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.: Cantate Youth Choirs directed by Deborah Nelson. Free will offering. Sat. Dec. 12, 7:00 p.m.: Vivace Choral Ensemble directed by John Nelson. Tickets required. Sun. Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m.: CHRISTMAS GLORY*bells*carols*special guest musicians*instrumental/vocal solos/etc.*special readings. Free will offering. 3. EXALTATION SINGERS Exaltation Singers will meet Sunday, November 15 immediately following the morning service for a brief rehearsal of the CHRISTMAS GLORY music. Contact Pastor John for more information.

Freddy Oubah and his new bride are looking for an apartment or suite in a house to rent beginning November 1. Freddy has been attending First Baptist for 3 years, and recently became a Canadian citizen . Freddy and Jocelyn were married in Central African Republic earlier this year, and she will be arriving in Regina shortly. They would prefer to rent a furnished place, but are willing to rent unfurnished and will look for used items. $700-800 per month. Freddy works in east Regina, but would be willing to live anywhere that has good bus connections, including downtown. Please contact Freddy at [email protected] (306-999-5553). 8

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Deacon Pairing: As part of an ongoing effort to improve communications, deepen our sense of belonging and respond to suggestions from the congregation, we are in the process of “pairing” a deacon with each person or household in the congregation. At some point before November 1st, you will be contacted by a deacon so you know with whom you have been “paired”. Of course you are welcome and encouraged to speak to ANY deacon if you have new ideas, concerns or questions, but we hope that by pairing everyone with a specific deacon, you will have a deacon with whom to connect in particular. If you haven’t been contacted by November 1st, PLEASE PLEASE let either Dr. McKim or the Chair of Deacons know. There are a MULTITUDE of reasons you may not have been contacted: you aren’t listed in the church directory, you have changed address or phone number and haven’t updated the office yet, you are in a highly confidential situation and prefer to be in contact only with a pastor, or, quite simply because we are fallible human beings who may accidentally miss a name or a line of type or may be having one of those days when our brains miss a beat..or two. ~Your Diaconate~ CGIT is 100!!!! Come and celebrate with us on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Join us for a Come and Go Continental Breakfast at Whitmore Park United Church, 336 Durham Dr., Regina. We will be starting bright and early at 9 a.m. so that you may join us for food and fellowship, and then if you must leave us, you will be able to make it to your home church for worship. You are more than welcome to stay and worship with us at 10:30 a.m. as well!! If you wish, bring your favourite, muffins, bagels, etc. with you to share. 10

VOICE Voice will be meeting on Wednesday the 14th at 7:00 p.m. at Martha’s. We will be discussing the 3rd chapter of Philip Yancey’s new book “Vanishing Grace: Whatever Happened to the Good News?” If you missed the first sessions, don’t worry, you can join at any time. Voice is a women’s literature group which meets every two weeks on Wednesday evening to discuss a book related to our spiritual journey. And 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 oining Voice or just want more information please talk to Laureen Snook 306-757-8403 or Martha Pauls 306-586-7015. VOICE NOVEL STUDY

The next novel study will be Saturday, October 24th at 190 a.m. at Martha’s! We will be reading “The Street Sweeper” by Elliot Perlman.

Lamont Williams is a black man from the Bronx trying to return to a normal life after serving a six-year prison term for a crime for which he was wrongly convicted. Historian Adam Zignelik is an untenured Columbia professor whose career and long-term relationship are falling apart. When Lamont Williams strikes up an unlikely friendship with a patient at the hospital where he works as a janitor, he learns about the gas chambers and crematoria of the Nazi extermination camps. Meanwhile, Adam pursues a promising research topic suggested by a World War II veteran, a topic that might just save him professionally and even personally. When the lives of these two men intersect, history comes to life in ways neither of them could have forseen. We will meet right after Thanksgiving. Date to be confirmed. The novel study is open to all women who love to read, but can’t commit to a bi-weekly study. It is a chance to get together to enjoy the thoughts and perspectives of others on the chosen book. If you are interested in adding your name to our email list please let Laureen know 306-757-8403. 11

MESSAGE FROM CBM - ALWAYS WITH US

“The poor are always with you… but you will not always have me”. (Mark 14:7) We all know this verse from the story where Mary pours costly oil over Jesus, much to the dismay of the disciples. They would rather see money be used for the poor than for such an extravagance. Sometimes we are tempted to stop halfway through the verse, focusing on the reality that in our broken and fallen world, poverty is a chronic, unsolvable problem. Taken out of context, Jesus’ words might seem to be telling us to despair. Since we will never end povery, why try to make it better. It is tempting to generalize the unique circumstances of the story, in which Mary is actually preparing Jesus for His death and burial, to mean we should focus our lives and actions solely on the hope we have in Jesus for Eternal life instead of working to bring God’s Kingdom to earth. But we shouldn’t miss the middle of the verse: “The poor are always with you and you can do good to them whenever you wish but you will not always have me.” Jesus’ words here echo Deuteronomy 15:11 “For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’” Because there is poverty we must be loving and generous. Jesus is offering us a never-ending opportunity to act with compassion. His tone suggests that love is something we should desire, not just something we do because God commands us. The Holy Spirit changes our hearts so we become more like Jesus in our hearts and our actions. In Canada today, there are 150,000 people who are homeless; 35,000 of these sare considered chronically homeless. 1 in 7 Canadians – 4.8 million people live in poverty. At least 1 in 5 single moms raise their children in poverty. 1 in 5 households has difficulty affording housing. *Globally, 1 billion people live on less than $1 per day and are housed in filthy slums where they lack privacy, stability and sanitiation. Another 1.3 billion peopple have no accesss to electricity.* In the face of such overwhelming and chronic need, how can Christians respond? How can one person or a small group make a difference in such a big problem? As with a mustard seed, we can start small, one person at a time, acting with love to meet immediate needs and in justice to change the underlying causes of poverty. As Mother Theresa said, “If you can’t feed one hundred people, feed just one.” 12

WHAT YOU CAN DO PRAY regulary for those who experience poverty or homelessness and for the people who serve them. ASK God to open your heart and guide your church to respond practically to poverty and homelessness, both locally and globally. RESPECT poeople who experience poverty and homelessness, treating them with dignity and courtesy. GIVE financial gifts, food, bus passes, clothing and toiletries to nonprofits that serve those who are in need. HIRE people who face poverty to do work around your home so they can earn a living with dignity. WELCOME people living poverty and who are homeless into your church and home. VOLUNTEER your time and professional talents to nonprofits that serve people who are living in povery or who are homeless. DONATE to organizations that alleviate the causes and symptoms of global poverty. SUPPORT housing first strategies that begin with finding permanent housing and then walk courageously through challenges like mental health, addictions and many other barriers. ADVOCATE on behalf of the poor in your community. VOTE for political parties that will do the most to end poverty and encourage shared prosperity.

FBC ALLEVIATES POVERTY IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1). Through funds from the Missions Commission sent to our national organization, CBM, works to alleviate poverty in developing countries. 2). Through our benevolent fund we give support to the Regina and District Food Bank. 3). We also make available the opportunity for folk to contribute to the Food Bank barrel in the east foyer.

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~SERMON NOTES~

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MONDAY

OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY

10:00 A.M. 5:15 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M.

STAFF MEETING – BOARD ROOM TNT (BYOM) – LOWER HALL ADULT DISCUSSION – LIBRARY JUBELLATION – SANCTUARY FULL DIACONATE MEETING – BOARD ROOM

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M.

PRAYER BREAKFAST – LOWER HALL ACHIEVERS BIBLE STUDY – BOARD ROOM SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL - SANCTUARY

FRIDAY SATURDAY

7:00 P.M. ALL DAY

SUNDAY A.M.-CLEANUP 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.

KATEPWA LAKE RETREAT – KLC KATEPWA LAKE RETREAT - KLC KATEPWA LAKE RETREAT - KLC LEARNING FOR LIFE – BOARD ROOM MORNING WORSHIP – SANCTUARY FKBC WORSHIP -- SANCTUARY

Anyone requesting prayer by FBC’s 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

DIACONATE/TRUSTEES Chair Vi Maeers Vice-Chair Eleanor Russell Secretary Jennifer Bisson Treasurer Laureen Snook Member Erwin Ziolkowski

Annabel Robinson James Clifford Rosemary Ward Derrick Bellows Esther Wiens Rev. Zabiak Cung Biaka Pastor Pusay Ly

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

FIRST KAREN BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF (ext. 226) Rev. Eh Tha Wah (ext. 226)

Youth For Christ (James Clifford)

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359-0859

CONTACT First Baptist Church First Baptist Church Fax Number

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306-359-1450 306-352-3338 www.firstbaptistregina.ca

2241 Victoria Avenue, Regina SK, S4P 0S4 E-mail: [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Friday Closed