FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

A Place To Belong

HE IS RISEN!

HE IS RISEN INDEED! Sunday, April 5th, 2015

11:00 a.m.

In the Heart of Saskatchewan’s Capital City

www.firstbaptistregina.ca

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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 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-on-Duty 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, two thousand years ago faithful women announced the astonishing good news of Jesus’ resurrection – and the world

was changed forever! Grant us grace that we may celebrate joyfully

with them today, and keeping faith with them, boldly tell others

this good news. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen.”

Ushers: Greeters: William Crook (Head Usher) Sanctuary: THIS COULD BE YOU! Bill & Alice Pompu Balcony: William & Janet Romanuk Eileen Hutton Elevator: Barb Ziolkowski

Deacon on Duty: AV Ministry: Annabel Robinson Kevin Rich & Patrick Palmer

Service of Worship Sunday, April 5th, 2015

Easter Sunday, the Sunday of the Resurrection 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 Mark Anderson

*The Introit “Easter People Raise Your Voices” Congregation (Tune: Cwm Rhonda, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”, #51)

Easter people, raise your voices,

Sounds of heav’n in earth should ring. Christ has brought us heaven’s choices;

Heavenly music, let it ring. (Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.

Easter people, let us sing.) (x2)

Welcome Mark McKim Minister: In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy

Spirit, welcome. Christ is Risen!

People: He is Risen Indeed!

Reflective Moment

THE APPROACH: THE PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF GOD

Call to Worship Joel Russell-MacLean Invocation or the Collect

*Hymn of Praise “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” #217

Gift of Music FKBC Choir

CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to Confession Joel Russell-MacLean Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon

Gift of Music “I Know My Redeemer Liveth” Karen Martin

THE WORD OF GOD FOR CHILDREN

*Children’s Blessing “This is the Day” #590 (The children will come forward during the singing of this hymn and return to their families for the remainder of the service following the children’s moment)

Children’s Moment Joel Russell-MacLean

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THE WORD OF GOD READ

Scripture Reader: Kee Mae Paw & John Nelson Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 3:1-6, 8 (O.T. pg. 2) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-17, 22-24

Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;

Choir: His steadfast love endures forever!

Leader: Let Israel say,

Congregation: “His steadfast love endures forever.”

Leader: The Lord is my strength and my might;

Choir: He has become my salvation.

Leader: There are glad songs of victory in the tents

of the righteous:

Congregation: “The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the

right hand of the Lord does valiantly.”

Leader: I shall not die, but I shall live,

Choir: And recount the deeds of the Lord.

Leader: The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.

Congregation: This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous

in our eyes.

Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made;

ALL: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*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: John 20:1-23 (N.T. pg. 114) Leader: This is the word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

THE WORD OF GOD PROCLAIMED

Sermon “Easter: What Difference Does It Make?” Mark McKim

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THE WORD OF GOD CELEBRATED

*Hymn of Approach “The Day of Resurrection” #226

Welcoming of New Members

Call to Supper Mark McKim

The Great Thanksgiving

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Minister: Lift up your hearts!

People: We lift them up to the Lord!

Minister: Let us pray

Minister: It is a right, good and joyful thing, always and everywhere

to give thanks to You, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. We thank You that You sent Your son Jesus who came to us in spite

of our destructive ways. In the brief time that He was with us, Jesus sided with the oppressed, had compassion for those who suffer, and

gave dignity to those disregarded by society. He taught us the way of light and life. But in spite of this He was betrayed by one of His own.

He was lied about, tortured, and hung on a cross to die. But on the morning of the third day Jesus rose from death and walked among

us alive! Forty days later He ascended into heaven, where He is

seated at Your right hand. We wait for the day when Jesus will return and establish His rule in full, where sickness and disease,

evil and suffering and oppression are unknown, and where all good things in this world will find a place. And so, with the faithful

departed, with all Your people on earth and all the angels of heaven, we praise Your name saying:

All: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of Your glory, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is

Jesus who came and will come again in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Minister: Father, in remembrance of Your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, in His name, and in joyful anticipation of the coming

kingdom, we offer ourselves completely and fully to Him, living sacrifices, with praise and thanksgiving as we proclaim the mystery

of our faith:

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All: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again!

Amen!

Prayer for the Bread Murray Wolfe

Prayer for the Wine Zabiak Cung Biaka

RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND RETURN TO THE WORLD

*Hymn of Response “Alleluia! Alleluia!” #215

Congregational Life and Ministry John Nelson Call to Prayer 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. 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 “Sunrise Resurrection” Sanctuary Choir *Members of the congregation wishing to join the Sanctuary Choir in the singing of Handel’s “The Hallelujah Chorus” are invited to come to the choir loft during the singing of “Thine is the Glory”. Men will come up the east staircase and women up the west staircase. Music will be provided at the choir loft entrance.*

*Response Of Praise “Thine is the Glory” Congregation Thine is the glory, risen conqu’ring Son;

Endless is the vict’ry Thou o’er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,

Kept the folded grave-clothes where Thy body lay.

Refrain Thine is the glory, risen, conqu’ring Son;

Endless is the vict’ry Thou o’er death hast won.

Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; Lovingly He greets us, scatters fear and gloom;

Let His church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, For her Lord now liveth; Death hath lost its sting.

Repeat Refrain

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Benediction Mark McKim

*Choral Benediction “Hallelujah Chorus” (trumpet) Congregation

Music For Departing Mark Anderson

March 29th

, 2015 Worship Attendance

Morning Worship Service 215

Easter Alleluia Concert 183

Total 398

“A TIME FOR FRIENDS” Please join us in the lower hall for coffee, tea, juice, cookies and fellowship.

April 5: Brenda Ziolkowski, Gordon Kerfoot, Jennifer, Reade, Adoniram & Angeline Holtslander.

Preparing For Next Sunday: Scripture Lessons April 12th

Old Testament Lesson Malachi 3:1-4 The Gospel Lesson John 20:19-31

We are pleased to welcome the following persons into membership of our church today:

Jennifer Bisson - Originally from Saskatoon, comes to us by transfer letter from First Baptist, Saskatoon. She is a heritage designations specialist with the Government of Saskatchewan. Jennifer is married to Steve Bisson.

James Clifford – is the executive director of Youth for Christ, Regina. James and Dena Clifford have served for 17 years as missionaries with Youth for Christ. James and Dena have 4 children, Zane, Bronwyn, Gabriel and Abby.

Tom Chen – is a retired pharmacist, married to Barb Ziolkowski. Tom has written a brief account of his faith journey, which you’ll find in today’s bulletin.

Eleanor Russell – was a member of Westside Alliance Church. She is the mother of three adult children, Heather Russell-MacLean, Lynette Wollbaum (both of whom attend FBC) and Amy Bundy who lives in Ottawa/Nigeria.

Vi Maeers – is a long time adherent of FBC. She recently retired from the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina. Vi is the mother of Esther Maeers and grandmother to Kristina and Cohen.

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Our Christian prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with Val Quick , Kathy, Adam and Matthew Brown with the passing of Val’s mom Elsie May Quick in Regina on April 1

st. We ask that God

wrap this family in his loving arms during this difficult time.

1. EASTER ALLELUIA “An amazing evening of music that touched the lives and souls of people in attendance.” This was one expression of many reflecting the impact of EA. Thank you to everyone who participated, served and formed what was a very responsive and appreciate congregation!

2. FESTIVE OF PRAISE CONCERT II – Sunday. May 31st, 7:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars! Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of music contributed by both guest and FBC musicians alike. Guest Musicians: Roberta Nichol (vocalist), The Levesque Sisters’ Trio, and possibly two other guests not yet confirmed. Other participants: JuBELLation Ringers, Sanctuary Choir, Christa Walsh, Mark Anderson, Karen Martin and others yet to be confirmed. *Plans are in the works for a SUNDAY SUNDAES social to follow this event! Stay tuned!!

3. UPCOMING COMMUNITY - Concerts@First May 2, 7:30 p.m. – Vivace Choral Ensemble. “A Spring Song” John Nelson, director/Christa Walsh, accompanist Guest musicians: Chad Huel (trumpet), Becky Nelson (piano), Rob Nelson (percussion), Tom Sax (bass guitar), and Robin Tinani (flute). Tickets: $10 seniors/students, $12 adults, available at CobbSwanson Music Store/Bach and Beyond/at the door.

June 5, 7:30 p.m. – Cantate Children & Youth Choirs Spring Concert Debby Nelson, director/Marlene Hinz, accompanist. Free Will Offering!

4. GIFTS OF MUSIC April 12 – Christa Walsh & Mark Anderson (no choir) April 19 – Sanctuary Choir, Charlee Wielgoz (violin) & Bev Dyck (piano) April 26 – Sanctuary Choir, John Nelson May 3 – FKBC Choir, Sanctuary Choir

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Rob & Deirdre Sentis along with big brothers

Benjamin, David, Jonathon and big sister Katrina

are thrilled to welcome Timothy Robert Sentis into

their family. Timothy was born on Monday, March

30th and weighed 7lbs 9ozs. The Sentis family are

thrilled with their new addition and Timothy loves

being held by his big brothers and sister.

LEARNING FOR LIFE

“Living Faith From Hebrew Words” – facilitated by Annabel Robinson Who hasn’t known hard times? In my personal experience I’ve been sustained by some great truths from the Scriptures, particularly the Psalms. This class invites you into a conversation about faith and doubt, security and fear, hope and despair.

We’ll base the discussion around some foundational ideas that come again and again in the Bible, exploring the richness of some Hebrew words that have no simple English translation. These words will include the Hebrew ideas that are translated love, covenant, faith/faithfulness, mercy/compassion, truth, peace, righteousness/justice, humility, grace. These are qualities of God. We’ll invite you to share testimonies of how these words of Scripture have sustained you in practice. We’ll go to look at the way these ideas are picked up and enriched in the New Testament. We’ll consider how God calls us to live out these qualities in our own lives.

It’s my prayer that you’ll come away from this study with a fresh understanding of the grace that infuses the Old Testament as well as the New. I pray that you will be encouraged and helped in your prayers and in everyday life.

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Tom Chen’s Testimony

My name is Tom Chen and I grew up in a small town in Saskatchewan that had 2

churches; a Catholic Church and a United Church. My mother grew up in the

Buddhist Faith in a Japanese community and, as a belief system was important to

her, so should it be for us. She arranged through friends and neighbours that we

could accompany them to attend the United Church and learn about God and Jesus

Christ.

After high school I met and married a Catholic girl, attended the Catholic

Church and we raised and baptized 2 children in the Catholic faith. Our church

community became a very important part of our lives and we participated through

many avenues in our church community to enrich our lives and that of others. I

went through the RCIA process (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults) and

converted to Catholicism in 1990.

After our children grew up and left home and I lost my wife to cancer, I

retired from my work as a pharmacist. I met Barb Ziolkowski and started attending

First Baptist Church with her. From my first service I felt welcomed into her church

community and was awe struck with the music ministry of John Nelson, the way

Joel delivered God's message to the children and Mark's wonderful sermon. I soon

found myself attending my old church, Good Samaritan, less and less and First

Baptist more and more. Barb was already quite involved with activities and

ministries, so I soon found myself volunteering alongside. I have met so many

people and made many new friends through my new association with the First

Baptist community. I find the order of service very familiar and embrace the Baptist

freedoms; bible freedom, soul freedom, religious freedom and especially church

freedom, free to determine how First Baptist operates, embracing Baptist doctrines

while under the Lordship of Christ.

I am looking forward to becoming a member of First Baptist Church and

continuing to serve God.

ALL COMMISSION CHAIRS, DEACONS, PASTORS AND

TREASURER are invited to meet in the Board room on

Tuesday, April 14th

, for a time of prayer beginning at 7:00 p.m..

We will be praying for the needs and ministries of our church

and seeking after God’s will together. Commission Chairs are

encouraged to bring specific prayer items from their commission

to this meeting.

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CBM RESPONDS WITH EMERGENCY AID AFTER CYCLONE

PAM

On March 14th, Category 5 Cyclone Pam ripped through the island of

Vanuatu in the South Pacific. It has been reported that the island has

been completely devastated, with over 65,000 people left homeless and

without access to essentials. As much as 90% of the structures have

been damaged or destroyed in some areas.

CBM is accepting donations to help provide emergency aid through our

partner, Baptist World Aid Australia. Your gift to help the victims of

Cyclone Pam will provide food relief, clean drinking water, medical

care and emergency shelter, as well as aid in the rehabilitation and

rebuilding process.

Donations can be made directly to CBM online, or by clearly marking

donations to First Baptist Regina as CBM Cyclone.

FBC Annual Church Picnic,

Sunday, June 14th 3:00-6:00 p.m., WILLOW ISLAND

Mark Your Calendars Please!

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MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED

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

WEDNESDAY 8:00 A.M. PRAYER BREAKFAST – LOWER HALL 10:30 A.M. ACHIEVERS’ BIBLE STUDY – BOARD ROOM

SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. LEARNING FOR LIFE – VARIOUS AREAS 11:00 A.M. MORNING SERVICE – SANCTUARY 2:00 P.M. FKBC WORSHIP SERVICE - 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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Rev. Dr. Mark G. McKim, Sr. Minister (ext 222) Sound Room (ext 228)

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

Rev. Joel Russell-MacLean, Assoc. Minister (ext 224) George McKenzie, Custodian

Krista Johnstone, Financial Administrator (ext 225) Dr. Mark Anderson, Organist

Erin Angus, Administrative Assistant (ext 221) Christa Walsh, Pianist

DIACONATE/TRUSTEES

Annabel Robinson Chair Vi Maeers Member

James Clifford Vice-Chair Eleanor Russell Member

Rosemary Ward Secretary Jennifer Bisson Member

Derrick Bellows Treasurer Erwin Ziolkowski Honourary

Esther Wiens Member

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 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 E-mail: main_fbcregina@sasktel.net

www.firstbaptistregina.ca

OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday Closed