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 “When Morning Gilds The Skies” (Ridout)

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      Pastor Ida

*Worship Song #448 “Jesus Hands Were Kind Hands”

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

Tithes and Offerings 

Offering & Offertory Prayer 

   Offertory  “Adagio from Sonata No. 1” (Mendelssohn)

*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

Special Music  Elizabeth Deveau

Recognition of 20 Years of Service

Special Music “How Lovely Are The Messengers” (Mendelssohn) Sanctuary Choir

Prayers of the People  Pastor Nelson

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Matthew 20:20-28 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 22)  Pastor Bob

 John 13:3-17 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 107-108)

Sermon “Walking in the Dust of Our Rabbi”  Rev. Joan Nickerson

*Hymn #332 “Be Thou My Vision”

Benediction

Postlude Finale Jubilante (Willan)

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total Offering for Sunday, March 22, 2009 $6,443.87

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

  Morning Service

   Last Week: 237 Year Ago: 205

Easter Intergenerational “New Life In Christ”

Sign up today for our Easter Intergenerational taking place next Sunday @ 3:00pm. Come and join us in a time of fellowship, craft making, Seder meal and supper. Yellow invitations are available in the foyer along with the sign up sheets for the crafts.

Ladies Alive/Friendship Circle

This Tuesday, March 31, Ladies Alive and the Friendship Circle will be attending the play Beauty and the Beast being presented at C.P. Allen High School. We will be meeting at the church at 9:30am. Following the play we will return to the church for lunch which will be served in the Heffler Room.

April Calendar

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

Prayer Link

There are 21 Associations in our Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. Please pray for the Moderators and executive members who give leadership to the important work of our Associations.

Keswick Convention 2009

  The 2009 four day Metro Keswick Convention will be held from

  Saturday, April 4^th 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.

Thanks to the Volunteers

Thank you to the volunteers who worked this past Saturday at Beacon House. We are still in need of volunteers to work in the retail outlet. Hours of work are very flexible. Please call Beacon House @ 864-0547 if you are interested in serving in this way.

Thank You

Many thanks to those of you who prayed, sent notes, emails or phone calls during my recent inner ear surgery and recovery last month. Although the temperatures were double digit frigid here in Manitoba, I certainly felt the warmth of your prayers. Praise God I was pain free from day one! Blessings in Christ, Natasha Bowlby Brandon, Manitoba

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.

Blue Grass Concert Cancelled

Please Note: The Blue Grass and Gospel Concert scheduled for April 4th has been postponed to a later date.

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.

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.

LAFF Program

Easter Sessions are continuing and it is not too late to come and join us. We are having a video series on the Death & Resurrection of the Messiah. These videos were filmed on location in Israel.

Spring Thaw Beans & Brown Bread Luncheon

The Stewardship Committee is hosting a Beans & Brown Luncheon following the morning service on Sunday, April 19^th.

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.

Birth Congratulations

Congratulations to Carey Nickerson and Andrew Rowe on the birth of their daughter, Meredith Wendy Rowe who was born on Friday, March 20th.

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Maxine & Tony Reeves and Marilyn & Neil MacMillan and their families on the death of Maxine and Marilyn’s father, Chester Heim, who passed away on Saturday, March 21^st.

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian

sympathy to Ron & Hazel Lawson on the death of their son, Scott, who passed away on Sunday, March 22.

Birthday Greetings

Best wishes are extended to Barb Bishop who will be celebrating her 81st birthday Thursday, April 2^nd.

Bulletin Sponsor

Today's bulletin is given in loving memory of Mabel Whitman by her daughters Barb, Patti and Jan.

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.

Grandmothers for Grandmothers

Bedford Grandmothers to Grandmothers will meet on Thursday, April 2 7:30 pm at Scott Manor House. Guest speakers:  Mona Burton and Jane Earle. For more information, call Marilyn Sceles 835-3863 (support group for Stephen Lewis Foundation)

Charles P Allen Presents

Beauty and The Beast, April 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd @7:00pm. Adults $20.00 Student/Senior $15.00