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 “Brother James' Air” (Tambling)

Ministry Opportunities    Pastor Kevin

*Time of Singing      Worship Team

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

Children’s Story      Ben Trites

Worship Song  “Open The Eyes Of My Heart”

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

Tithes and Offerings   Pastor Ida

Offering & Offertory Prayer 

   Offertory  “Tranquility” (Powell)

*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

Ministry of Music  “The Gift Of Love” (Hopson)   Sanctuary Choir

Prayers of the People

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Romans 4:18-25 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 155)

 Mark: 8:31-38 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 44)

Sermon “Faith….In Action”  Pastor Bob

*Hymn #414 “Living For Jesus”

Benediction 

Postlude “Praise The Lord Who Reigns Above” (Ritter)

Welcome to special guest, Ben Trites, Director Bayside Camp

Go And Be His Disciple 

Total Offering for Sunday, March 1, 2009 $9,423.17

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

  Morning Service

   Last Week: 204 Year Ago: 230

Summer Coordinators/Facilitator Positions

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions: Community Children’s Program Coordinator, Community Youth Program Coordinator, Radio and Computer Lab Facilitator.  Should we get grants these positions will be available from May 19th until August 28th.  Interested applicants should submit their resumes to the church office prior to March 30th. 

Hello Music Lovers!

We are currently searching for an Organist and/or Choir Director.  If you are interested in applying please submit your resume to the church office.  If you know of anyone who may be interested then please encourage them to apply or pass on their name. 

Greeters

Greeters, your 2009-2010 schedule is available for you to pick up in the foyer.

Bayside Camp

Registration forms for 2009 are available in the foyer.

Beacon House

Items for Beacon House for the month of March are: peanut butter, canned vegetables and boxed cereals. Items may be placed in the Beacon House box located in the foyer.

Beacon House

March 21st 9-12 Noon is our turn to staff the Retail Outlet. We need eight volunteers. Please call Jean Woodworth 835-3586 if you are able to help.

LAFF Program

Easter Sessions will be starting this week. Come join us as we benefit  from a video series on the Death & Resurrection of the Messiah. These videos were filmed on location in Israel. See you Thursday

March 12^th, at 9:45 in the Heffler Room.

KidVenture Family Supper

Our March KidVenture family Supper was held on Wednesday night. We would like to thank Marion Grant, Darrell Harris, Ed & Dorothy Hughes, and Pastor Bob & Nancy Ohsberg for setup, serving and clean up. Thank also to those who provided food. Your contributions helped make this a successful event. We heard many positive comments and expressions of appreciation. We are looking for a few people to join us in planning for this exciting outreach. If you feel called to this important ministry, please contact Bob and Louise Archibald at 865-7077.

Lunch & Learn

Join us today 12:30-2:30 for a session on "Responding to the Needs of Aging ".  This session will cover some of the issues and challenges associated with aging. Dr. Valerie Lewis, Family Physician with interest and expertise in Care of the Elderly will talk about the common concerns that confront seniors.  Jackie Cajolais of the Sackville Senior’s Advisory Council will speak on the various resources that are available to Seniors. A light lunch will be served. This will be of interest to Seniors and those involved in their support and care.

Bluegrass & Gospel Concert

The Stewardship Committee would like to invite you to join them for a Bluegrass and Gospel Concert on Saturday, April 4th in the church gymnasium. The committee is requesting donations of items for a silent auction to be held in conjunction with the concert. Anyone able to donate items please contact the church office. Baked goods are welcomed!

Visitors Welcome at Myrtle’s Home

Myrtle Mayhew has been in the hospital for almost seven weeks. Tomorrow, Saturday, March 7th, a friend is bringing Myrtle to her apartment for a change of scenery. Myrtle will be at her apartment in Bedford, 2-4 in the afternoon. If you would like to drop by and visit her, pray for her, and encourage her, she would be pleased to see you.

Mental Health Promotion

THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY Film and Panel Discussion. Monday, March 16 @ 7:00 pm. Where:  QEII Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street. Panellists:  Shawn Jennings, author of "Locked In, Locked out";  Lynette Reid, Bioethicist;  Gordon Gubitz, Neurologist;  Maureen Merchant, Speech pathologist;  Diane MacKenzie, Occupational Therapist. TOPICS: Stroke, Locked-in syndrome, Intensive care and Long term care. ALL WELCOME!

Healthy Minds Workshop

DAY BY DAY:  Dealing with loss and change.

Where:  Spring Garden Memorial Public Library in Halifax

When:  Friday March 27 at 12 noon

Seniors, share your stories related to loss and change.  We will talk about strategies you use and learn new ways to cope with change.  Presented by: Capital Health.

Annual Meeting Licensing Committee

The Licensing Committee of the Halifax Baptist Association will be meeting on March 21 at Bedford Baptist, to consider applications for the Association Licence to Minister and the Association Lay Licence to Minister. If you have had an unrescinded Church Licence to Minister for at least one year and would like to apply for, or renew, an Association Licence, please contact Rev. Nelson Metcalfe, Chair of the Committee, at 835-5376 or at na.metcalfe@ns.sympatico.ca no later than March 10.

CABC Mission Rally

Bedford Baptist Church, March 21, @7:00pm. “How do we minister to new Canadians who come to Canada to live?” Dr. Barber, Director of Missional Initiative for the Baptist Convention of Ontario & Quebec will address the practical ways churches can reach out and minister effectively to new Canadians. The sessions will be interactive with opportunity for you to ask questions and reflect with him.

Prayer Link

Pray with thanksgiving for the growing ministry of the Baptist Foundation as they assist our churches and agencies with financing for new church development, extension projects, and grants to strengthen various ministries of the Convention.

Calendar

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

Dr. Ida’s Celebration

We are serving SANDWICHES and SWEETS at Ida's party on March 29th and we need your help! We require 40 loaves of sandwiches and 40 pans of sweets.  If you can provide sandwiches or sweets, please call Lynda Mitchell (lloyd.lynda@ns.sympatico.ca or 860-1790) or Dianne Cox (dianne.cox@dal.ca or 865-6101) so we can be sure to have enough food on hand for all!!

You’re invited

Who: Women of the church

Where: Dianne Cox’s house

49 Crimson Drive, Lower Sackville - 865-6101

When: Saturday, March 21st 9 am to noon drop in

Why: Just for fun!! (tea/coffee and scones will be served)  

This is informal so if you’re out running errands and would like to pop

   in, please do!

Birthday Greetings

Best wishes are extended to Mona Ellis who is celebrating her 89th today, March 8th.

Anniversary Congratulations

Congratulations to Ronald & Mollie Graham who are celebrating 62 years of marriage today, March 8th.

Upcoming Courses in Metro - Acadia Divinity College

In a continuing project of bringing theological education to Metro, Acadia Divinity College is offering two intensive courses this May. The first, May 11-15, is a theology elective about the end times called “What Lies Ahead.” It will be taught by Dr. Bill Brackney at Faith Baptist Church in Lower Sackville.

The second course is “Evangelism: The Church’s First Priority,” a core course in the M.Div. and B.Th. programs, taught by former ADC principal Dr. Andrew MacRae, May 25-30 at Bayers Road Baptist Church, Halifax. Both courses may be taken for academic credit (bursaries are available) or simply for interest (for only $150 each). For more information, see the information sheet on the bulletin board or go to adc.acadiau.ca and follow the links to the 2009 spring courses brochure.

Jesus To The Nations 2009

10th Anniversary Atlantic Missions Conference Dates: March 27, 28, 29, 2009

Location: Mount Saint Vincent University

Admission: FREE!

Youth Night: Saturday, March 28 - Free Concert with Life Support

Complete Schedule: JesusToTheNations.com

All You Need to Know about Jesus To The Nations: Web Site