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 are allowed seven delegates.  Please speak to Pastor Bob or Pastor Ida if you are willing to attend.

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

We need your treasures.  Clothing needs to be clean and in excellent condition.  Items can be dropped off at Old Youth Room starting this week. We are also hoping to receive – shoes, purses, linen, jewellery, stuffed animals and china, especially antique cups and saucers.  No mugs or plastic items please.

Plant Sale -The Floral Committee is organizing a Plant Sale for May 30^th.  We are looking for donations of perennials, bushes, bulbs (Iris, Dahlias, Glads).

Prayer  Link 

Please pray for a short term mission team (led by Regional Minister (Region 6) and Director of Development Rev. Greg Jones) which is currently in Kenya at this time. Please pray for leading and protection of God’s Spirit as they visit with CBM Field Staff and National Partners, as well as participate in and observe various projects that CBM and their partners are involved in.

Kenya

Once again east Africa is experiencing a food shortage due to low rainfall and the resulting high prices.  Please pray that relief food will reach the hungry and pray for CBM personnel’s efforts to supplement rations for the very needy in several villages in North Eastern Province.  Pray also for the outreach program – that current plans, proposals and papers will reflect what God wants to do.

Spring Thaw Beans & Brown Bread Luncheon Today!!

After church 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.

 The Men’s group will be going bowling on Friday April 24 at 7pm at                                                                                                          

the Super Bowl on

Murphy or Ronzo Mantley

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.

In Memory

This week’s bulletin is sponsored by Jean Clayton, in loving memory of Rev. Dr. Willard Parker Clayton.

Sunday Evening Small Group Studies

You are welcome to join in! The groups are starting TONIGHT 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 – Pastor 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!

          Coming up – Marriage Course starting NEXT SUNDAY, April 26^th at 6:30 pm.

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.

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).

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 to Abel McGill, who became a Canadian citizen on Wednesday, April 15th. Abel will begin studies at the Nova Scotia Community College this fall.