“A fellowship of believers who seek to be to each other what Christ has been to them.”
Bedford Baptist Church
Affiliated with the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches & Canadian Baptist Ministries
Welcome!     Visitors are invited to sign our Guest Book in the foyer. If this is your first time visiting with us, we wish you warmest of greetings. Please take time to fill out a “Welcome Card” located in the pew rack and place it on the offering plate.   large print bulletins may be obtained from the ushers. An audio loop is available for the hearing impaired. Parents of small children (under age 3) may take them to the Nursery, where a caring staff will supervise them.	April 5, 2009
	“We dare not forget that the first Palm Sunday was followed in five days by a cross… Jesus carried a cross after others carried palms.” James T. Cleland   Palm Sunday
158 Rocky Lake Drive PO Box 44073 Bedford, Nova Scotia  B4A 3X5 Phone: 835-5966 Fax:  835-3984 Prayer Chain Erna Rand 835-3495 Envelopes: Marion Grant 835-3552   bbc@ns.sympatico.ca www.bedfordbaptist.ca Radio CHSB 99.3 Hill Top FM	Ministers - All the congregation    Rev. Robert Ohsberg         (Senior Pastor)  Rev. Dr. Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse    (Associate Pastor)  Lic. Kevin A. Haggarty        (Director of Youth Ministries)   Mrs. Lynn Sharam           (Ministry of Music)  Mrs. Sharon Higgins       (Office Administrator)  Mr. Joel Scott       (Caretaker)

 

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

Blessed Are They Who Serve The Lord

 

Call to Worship Memorial Carillon

Prelude “Fanfare” (Willan) 

Scripture Reading Mark 11: 1-9 (Responsively)

Processional Hymn #75 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”

(with Choir & Children)

Prayer of Approach

*Time of Singing    Worship Team

Let the Children Come      Pastor Bob

*Children’s Worship Song “Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest”

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

 

Sermon “The Journey to Jerusalem”   Pastor Ida

Ministry of Music “Jerusalem” (Parker arr. Peery)  Sanctuary Choir

Hymn  #76 “Ride On, Ride On In Majesty”

Prayers of the People

 

Offering & Offertory Prayer

Tithes & Offerings

 Offertory “St. Anthony Chorale” (Brahms arr. Parks)

 *Offertory Response  #600 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

 Praise Him, all creatures here below;

 Praise Him, above ye heavenly host;

 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

 

Communion: Our Lord’s Supper

 

Reception of New Members: Rev. Dr. Frank & Donna Guinta

Introduction

Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Bread Deacon Stephen Davidson

Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Cup    Deacon Ron McLean

*Hymn  #243 “Just As I Am” (Vs. 1, 2, 5 & 6)

Commissioning & Benediction   Threefold Amen

Postlude “Grand Processional” (Gluck arr. Parks)

 

Go Now And Serve In His Name

 

Total Offering for Sunday, March 29, 2009 $9,162.15

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

 

Our Stewardship Account for

Kingdom Work to March 31, 2009

(Figures are unofficial)

 

   2009 Ministry Budget:                                 $ 377,008.00

   Average Needed Weekly (52 weeks):       $     7,250.00

   Required for 13 Weeks:                             $   94,250.00

   Received for 13 Weeks:                              $   91,342.00

  Year to Date Budget Deficit                      -$     2,908.00

 

  Morning Service

   Last Week: 271 Year Ago: 214

 

Sunday Morning Greeters

Have you picked up your schedule for 2009? There are still a number of copies in the foyer.

 

April Calendar

The April calendar of events is available for pick up in the foyer.

 

Prayer Link

Please pray that this will be a “Holy Week” of reflection for Christians and that our churches will be effective in reaching out to the many during this Easter Season who will be open to the spiritual truth of God’s redemptive love.

 

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). Please remember us as you begin working in your garden. Perhaps you, your friends or family are ready to thin their transplants and would be willing to share with us. Ice cream and margarine containers or cut down milk cartons can be used for transplanting. If you can help, plants can be left at the church office from Wednesday, May 27 to Friday, May 29 from 9-12noon. Please indicate plant’s name and color if known. Also a Garden Accessories table is planned so donations of tools, bird feeders, garden accents or garden books would be appreciated. Any question call Sandra l835-5893.

 

 

Spring Thaw Beans & Brown Bread Luncheon

On Sunday April 19th 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.

 

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.

 

Child Presentation

We will be having a child presentation and parent dedication on May 17th. 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.

 

Baptism

If you are considering baptism and would like to take baptismal classes please speak with Pastor Bob or Pastor Ida or call 835-5966.

 

Thank you to each person who provided sandwiches, sweets or fruit for Ida’s celebration. It was a great feast!! Also, thank you to those who set up the gym for us after movie night, made the movement of chairs between lunch and the program happen, and to all who worked in the kitchen for set-up, serving and clean-up – it was a great group effort. Lynda and Dianne

 

Thank You

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the members of Bedford Baptist Church for their many cards and notes of support on the passing of our beloved son, Scott Lawson, on March 22, 2009.  We also thank Rev. Nelson Metcalfe, and Winston and Minnie Hendsbee for their home visits:  Ron, Hazel, Colleen and Scott's fiancée, Carol Harvey.

 

Birthday Greetings

Best wishes are extended to Ina Burke who will be celebrating her 81st birthday Thursday, April 9^th.

 

Christian Meditation

Rev Henry Sharam is having a six week small group focusing on Christian meditation. All are welcome to join together to journey into a richer experience of God’s presence. The group meets on Sunday at 10:00am in the Heffler Room.

 

Easter Intergenerational “New Life In Christ”

Not too late to sign up for our Easter Intergenerational taking place today @ 3:00pm. Please come and join us in a time of fellowship, craft making, Seder meal and supper.

 

Looking To Rent

Abel McGill would like to rent a one-bedroom apartment that is near a bus route in the Bedford area. He will be studying at the community college this fall and would appreciate a quiet building. If you know of such accommodation, please contact Stephen or Gillian Davidson at 865-4129. References can be supplied upon request.

 

Office Drop Offs

Several items have been dropped off at the church office and I don’t know what to do with them. If you drop anything off at the office, please leave a note attached indicating what it is for. Thanks, Sharon

 

Keswick Convention 2009

The 2009 four day Metro Keswick Convention continues today to Tuesday, April 7^th at Rock Church, Lower Sackville. Evening sessions are at 7:30 and at 9:30am on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Theme speaker will be Rev. Michael Quicke, currently Professor at the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Chicago. The theme The Confrontational Jesus directs attention to the questions Jesus asked, relating them to 2009. Please see poster on bulletin board in the foyer for additional information.

 

Want to Send a Card to Myrtle Mayhew?

Myrtle’s address at the hospital is: 

Mrs. Myrtle Mayhew, 8th Floor, Room 813

NS Rehab,

1341 Summer Street, Halifax. NS B3H 4K4

 

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).

 

Thank You With Love Dr. Ida

 

Thank you for the wonderful gift of last Sunday’s celebration. Thank you for all your kind remembrances both within the worship service and at the time of reception. (special preacher, special music, prayers, songs, power-point, photo album, flowers, reception set-up, decorations, cards, gifts, money tree, poems/letters, skit, presentations, kind words, “Honey”, lovely food.) I was both overwhelmed and humbled by your care, generosity and encouragement.

 

I would also like to say a thank you on behalf of my immediate and extended family who you so warmly invited and welcomed on Sunday. You witnessed to them by your kindness.

 

There was an incredible amount of time, effort and creativity that went into last week’s celebration by both the Planning Committee and many others which was a tremendous gift in itself. We talk about the church being the family of God and you certainly gave me that experience of family joy and love as you joined with me in celebration of God’s faithfulness to us as a church.

 

I am grateful for the opportunity that God has given to be one of your pastors; to have worked alongside so many of you. I’d like to thank Kevin, Bob and Nelson for their partnership in ministry and support through the years.

 

We have seen many changes in the past 20 years –we are all older and maybe wiser, we have grown in our faith journey with Christ – we have learned more of His love and as we have trusted Him, He has endeavoured to mould us into His Likeness. I have seen God’s hand upon us. I thank God for His faithfulness to us as a congregation and pray that we will continue to be His witnesses to our world.

 

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!

 

 

EASTER SERVICES

Maundy Thursday

8:00pm

 

“A Reflection On Jesus’ Last Night On Earth”

 

Good Friday Service

11:00am

 

”Faithful Shepherd, Faithful Lamb”

 

Faith Baptist and our Church will celebrate Good Friday

 together here in the Sanctuary

 

Easter Day

 

Easter Sunrise Service 8:30am - Vestry

 

Easter Breakfast 9:15am - Gymnasium

 

Easter Morning Praise Time 10:00am - Sanctuary

 

Easter Sunday Service 10:55am - Sanctuary

 

 

 

Concert

Elizabeth Deveau is giving a Concert at South End Baptist Church on April 18 @ 7:00pm.  A freewill offering will be collected in support of the South End Youth attending Spring Forth. Please see poster on bulletin board in foyer for additional information.

 

Nova Voce

Five years ago Nova Voce Men's Chorus was formed and held its inaugural concert at Bedford Baptist Church. Please join us at Bedford Baptist on April 26th at 3 p.m. as we sing our Fifth Anniversary Concert. To mark the event we will premiere two works commissioned by Nova Voce: Anniversary Medley by Alasdair MacLean, based on Nova Scotian folk songs; and an arrangement by Ryan Billington of Oscar Peterson's Hymn to Freedom. Tickets: $20 regular/$15 students and seniors at MusicStop on the Bedford Highway.

 

Banquet

Cornwallis Street Baptist Church is "Growing! With God's Grace".  You are invited to join us on Friday June 19, 2009 at 6pm at the Lord Nelson Hotel for a building fund gala banquet.  Live entertainment and a silent auction will be accompanied by a scrumptious four-course meal.  Tickets are $100.00.  For tickets and information, please contact the church office at 429-5573. Seating is limited...get yours today!