Service of Worship at 10:55a.m.   (*indicates standing, if persons are able)

Love the Lord your God with All Your Heart

Call to Worship Memorial Carillon

Prelude “Rejoice The Lord Is King” (Ritter)

Ministry Opportunities    Pastor Kevin

*Time of Praise     Worship Team

 (Children are invited to come to the front pews during the last song) 

Children’s Story    Haycorn & Stephen Davidson

*Worship Song ”He Is Lord”

 (Children, Primary to Grade 6, are directed to KidZone during the singing)

Tithes and Offerings 

Offering & Offertory Prayer 

   Offertory  “Trumpet Tune” (Mouret arr. Harris)

*Offertory Response Easter Doxology

 All praise be Thine, O risen Lord,

 From death to endless life restored;

 Whom with the Father we adore,

 And Holy Ghost, for evermore. Amen

Ministry of Music “Christ Victorious” (Young) . Sanctuary Choir

Prayers of the People

*Hymn #102 “Christ The Lord is Risen Today”

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Matthew 28: 1-10 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 33-34)

Sermon “The Stone Was Rolled Away”   Pastor Bob

*Hymn #109 “Thine Is The Glory”

Benediction   Threefold Amen

Postlude “Trumpet Voluntary” (Purcell)

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total Offering for Sunday, April 5, 2009 $8,772.58

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

  Morning Service

   Last Week: 267 Palm Sunday  Year Ago: 214 Palm Sunday Seder Meal: 100+

Association Annual Meeting

The Halifax Region United Baptist Association will meet at Faith Baptist Church, Stokil Drive, Lower Sackville on Saturday, April 25 from 8:00am to noon including lunch. The theme is “Celebrating 100 Years of Baptist History”. We need delegates. Please speak to Pastor Bob or Pastor Ida if you are willing to attend.

Beacon House Fundraiser

As a fundraiser for Beacon House, our local food bank, Bedford Players have generously donated a total of 70 tickets for April 23rd and 24th production of Norm Foster’s, “Maggie’s Getting Married”. This production takes place at 8:00pm @ All Saints Church, Bedford. Tickets are $12.00 and $10.00 for seniors/students. For tickets contact Jean Woodworth @ 835-3586

Congratulations

Congratulations to three members of our congregation who received recognition for their volunteer service on April 5^th, at the Bedford Volunteer Recognition Reception.

 Joan Levy, Bedford Horticultural Society

 Stephen Johnson, Bedford Minor Basketball

 Debra Taylor, Bedford Days.

Prayer Link

He is Risen. He is Risen indeed! Please pray on this Resurrection Sunday that as Christ’s people we will live out the full reality of Christ’s resurrection and His Kingdom in all areas of day-to-day life.

Spring Thaw Beans & Brown Bread Luncheon

Next Sunday the Stewardship Committee will host their annual Baked Beans and Brown Bread luncheon following the morning worship service. Proceeds from the freewill offering at the luncheon will be used to offset the heating expenses for the church. In order to make the luncheon a success we are asking for donations of baked beans and/or brown bread. A signup sheet is in the foyer for anyone able to help.

Child Presentation

We will be having a child presentation and parent dedication on May 31^st. If you would like to present your child please speak to Pastor Bob or Pastor Ida following the service or call the church office at 835-5966.

Church Membership

Are you interested in church membership? If so, please speak with Pastor Bob or Pastor Ida or call the office at 835-5966.

Birthday Greetings

Best wishes are extended to Albert Moulton who is celebrating his 80^th birthday today, Sunday, April 12^th.

Anniversary Congratulations

Congratulations to Ross and Clara Scott who are celebrating 60 years of marriage on Tuesday, April 14th.

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Mollie & Ron Graham on the death of Mollie’s brother, Edgar Millar, of Hamilton, ON who passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009

Second Hand, Gigantic, Amazing, Great, “Clothing Sale” Coming May 2^nd

Sunday Evening Small Group Studies

You are welcome to join in! The groups are starting April 19 at 6:30 and will go until June 7 with the exception of Victoria Day weekend! Coffee and conversation from 6:30 – 6:45.

• Exploring your Faith – discussion time!

Perhaps you have some questions you would like to explore a bit. This group is open to experienced and new believers who want to look together at some of the important issues surrounding their faith. So old and new, come join us as we share, learn and laugh together. Group facilitators – Louise and Bob Archibald

• The Beatitudes – Developing Spiritual Character by  John Stott

The beatitudes reveal to us eight qualities that bring God's blessing: meekness and mercy, poorness in spirit and purity of heart, mourning and hunger, peacemaking and persecution. Jesus highlighted these to offer both encouragement and instruction on living distinctly as his followers in a world with values much different from God's. Eight studies are included in this study, one for each of the beatitudes. Group facilitator – Stephen Davidson

• When God’s People Pray – by Jim Cymbala  

This is a small group DVD series, in which award-winning author Jim Cymbala shows what the Holy Spirit can do when believers get serious about prayer and the Gospel. Cymbala tells how God moves in life-changing ways when we set aside our own agendas, take him at his Word, and listen for his voice. Come and be challenged to go to a new level in communication with God. Maybe you want to find out more about prayer and it’s purpose in your journey. If so, this is for you! Group facilitator – Goldye Smith

• Being God’s Man – Finding Contentment (men only)

Men sometimes find it tough to be content with what they have. They compare themselves with others and come up short. The result is discouragement and disappointment. Lasting contentment comes only from a transformation of your mind, emotions and will. It also takes a personal encounter with God who can make you content. In this study you will track this new kind of life through various Bible passages. Your life can take on purpose and meaning that go beyond the striving. "Real life” case studies show how the truths you discover have worked out in other men's lives. Group facilitator - Bob Ohsberg

· 7 PM Fireside (youth 13 and up)

Facilitator: Kevin Haggarty Location: Heffler Room

This is a time to explore faith, build relationships, ask the hard questions and grow together as believers. It takes various forms throughout the year but always is a place to draw closer to God! ……. And one another!

Please Be in Prayer for our Sick and Shut-In:

Mr. Ross Scott, Mrs. Myrtle Mayhew, Mrs. Helen Beeler, Mrs. Norma Sutherland, Mrs. Beth Kennedy, Ms. Brenda Carson, Ms. Carol Lumsden, Ms. Pauline Mason, Mrs. Elisabeth Manteuffel.

Bricks for Bayside

Be a lasting part of camp by giving a gift of $75 through Bricks for Bayside. Bricks will be used to build the front patio at the lodge and will be inscribed with your name (or a designate). Gifts for Bricks for Bayside must be made by April 30, 2009. Give today by completing a gift envelope in the foyer or by contacting Bill Stevens at bill@baysidecamp.org. (Envelopes can be placed in the offering plate or simply left at the church office.) Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of our camp!

Bayside Camp – Registrar Position

Bayside Camp is seeking a part-time, year round registrar to provide the administrative support required to operate its ministry efficiently. Interested applicants are invited to forward a resume by April 22, 2009 to suzanne@baysidecamp.org. For more information on Bayside Camp visit us online at www.baysidecamp.org.

Bayside United Baptist Camp Association

Annual Meeting, Saturday, April 18, 2009, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. @ New Beginnings Ministries, 26 Cherry Brook Road, Dartmouth. Refreshments will follow the meeting.

Come and receive an update on the new camp at Sambro and meet the Board of Directors along with some of the Staff for Summer 2009.

Help Needed For Bayside

Workers needed for construction work at the new site on Saturdays.  If you are interested please contact Bernie Levy at 452-7765 (cell) or 864-3240 (home).