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

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

Call to Worship Memorial Carillon

Prelude “Ayre” (Telemann)

Ministry Opportunities     Pastor Kevin

*Time of Praise     Worship Team

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

Christian Education Committee Acknowledgement  Heather Cox

*Hymn #259 “Come, Christians Join to Sing”

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

Tithes and Offerings

Offering & Offertory Prayer

 Offertory “Grazioso” (Telemann)

 *Offertory Response “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow”

What it Takes for Youth Ministry  Pastor Ida & Bob Archibald

Prayers of the People  Pastor Nelson

Ministry of Music “Lord, I Believe In You” (Young)  Sanctuary Choir

Deacon’s Acknowledgement  Graham Starratt

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture 2 Timothy 2:1-21 (NT Pg. 212)   Ian Haggarty & Pastor Bob

Sermon “Celebrating Faithfulness in Ministry”   Rev. Dr. Andrew MacRae

*Hymn #90 “And Can It Be”

Benediction

Postlude “Menuet” (Boellmann)

You are cordially invited to join us downstairs for lunch in honor of Pastor Kevin.

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total Offering for Sunday, May 10th 2009 $7,505.67

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Our Stewardship Account for

Kingdom Work to April 30, 2009

(Figures are unofficial)

2009 Ministry Budget:                                 $ 377,008.00

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

Required for 17 Weeks:                              $ 123,250.00

Received for 17 Weeks:                             $ 120,979.00

Year to Date Budget Deficit                       -$     2,271.00

  Morning Service

   Last Week: 239  Year Ago: 174

E-Mails

We would like to be able to contact you regarding special events via email. If you are willing to give the church office your email address please contact us at bbc@ns.sympatico.ca. If you would be interested in receiving an electronic version of the Sunday bulletin on Friday, please email your request to the church office. Thank you to all those who have already given the church their email address.

Welcome to our Guest Speaker

Today, we welcome Rev. Dr. Andrew MacRae to our pulpit. Dr MacRae came to Acadia Divinity College in 1980, when he established the first Chair in Evangelism and Mission in Canada. Following 12 years experience in pastoral ministry in Scotland, he served for 14 years as the General Secretary and Superintendent of the Baptist Union of Scotland. Additionally, he served extensively in Europe, including a period as President of the European Baptist Federation. From 1985 - 1998, he served as Principal (President) and Dean of Theology, ADC, during which years the Doctor of Ministry program was introduced, and affiliation to Acadia University was granted to two Nigerian Theological Colleges and one Graduate Seminary in Hong Kong. Since his "retirement" in 1998, he has continued, as Professor-Emeritus, to teach Evangelism and some courses in Preaching, and continues, since early 2000, to serve as Director of the expanding Doctor of Ministry program.

For the past four years of life in Bedford Baptist: my life has grown and has gone through many stages, which I never vision of becoming reality. Since my arrival in Canada, by the support of you people, I have triumphed by going back to school and completing my high school, becoming a Canadian citizen and going to college this fall. As well as currently living in my own apartment. I wouldn’t have done all of these accomplishments all by myself, without the blessing of the Almighty and by the kind generosity of you God-loving people. Today, I take this opportunity to express my thanks and appreciation to you all, for the care and support that I have received from you beautiful people over the past years. I would also like to reach out my words of special thanks to the Davidson family for the care, support and encouragement that they had given me while living under their umbrella. I cannot convey how much this family has taken me as their own! I have nothing to repay them for the kind role they have played within my life, but I pray that God pours down His blessing upon them. Finally, I also like to say thanks to all of the hard working Pastors and staff of the Bedford Baptist Church, Sis Rebecca Forbes and to all of the ladies that contributed toward my apartment. Shalom Abel Varney McGill

Senior’s Bus Trip

Thank you for your response to our bus trip plans. As of now the bus is full. We look forward to a blessed time together on the 22^nd. We will meet at the church at 10:00am. 

Prayer Link

Please pray for the four “Healthy Small Church” Seminars which will take place this week throughout Nova Scotia. These seminars, hosted by the Atlantic Baptist Mission Board of our Convention, will feature author, lay pastor, and area minister Dennis Bickers, and are intended for all interested individuals. Please pray that this will be a rich time of capturing God’s call for our churches to be vibrant, healthy and effective in extending the Gospel of His Kingdom into their communities and world.

Carter Family Urgent Prayer Request

This week’s news is a parent’s worst nightmare.  On Thursday May 7, Jeff and Deann Carter’s older son Zachary suffered a serious seizure and has been in hospital ever since.  Tests have ruled out epilepsy but have revealed the possibility of an infection in the brain.  Today (May 12) is the day when the specialist will gather his team together to focus on possible scenarios.  Please pray for a full recovery for Zachary, and pray also for Jeff and Deann, as the strain of having a child in hospital with no definite diagnosis is wearing them down – both physically and emotionally.   The Carters are our Partners in Mission in the Czech Republic.

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Marilyn and Bob Watson and family on the death of Marilyn’s mother, Althea Kaulback, Sunday, May 3, 2009.

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Reta & Bill Misener and family on the death of Reta’s sister, Pauline Fraser, Friday, May 8, 2009.

Birth Congratulations

Congratulations to Cara & Andrew MacLeod on the birth of their son, Jayden Andrew born Thursday, May 14th. Proud grandparents are Carrie and Kevin McGrath and great-grandparents are Bernice & Wally Graham.

Congratulations to Miguel & Melissa McKinnon on the birth of their daughter, Isabella Claudia born Sunday, May 10th. Proud grandfather is Ian McKinnon.

Grad Barbecue & Church Family Picnic

If you or someone you know is graduating from high school, college or university this year, please sign the sheet in foyer or notify the church office A.S.A.P. The Graduates’ Barbecue is being planned for June 14th, following the morning service. Graduates and immediate family are all invited to attend.

Men’s Group

The Men’s group will be having a Men’s Breakfast at the church on Saturday May 23rd at 8:30am. For details please contact Randy Murphy or Ronzo Mantley.

Young Couples (25-35 yrs)

You are invited to a luncheon/social time after church on Sunday, May 31^st.  We will be serving lasagna and hotdogs for the children. RSVP to Louise Archibald 865-7077 by Thursday, May 28^th.

Hi/KidVenture Closing Barbeque

The HI/ KidVenture closing barbeque will be held this Wednesday, May 20^th for students and their families. The supper begins @ 6:30pm and will include certificates, cotton candy and fireworks.

Pie Auction

Join us for our Auction on June 13th at 7pm.  We are looking for donations of baked goods and craft items, and of course, many cheerful bidders!  Light refreshments will be served. This event will be hosted by the youth in support of the Stewardship Committee and their efforts to offset church heating costs.  Contact Jenn Cox for more information

 jenn_cox15@hotmail.com or 865.6101

Constitution Task Force

There will be a meeting of the Constitution Task Force, Tuesday, May 19^th at 7 pm in the New Library

Did You Know?

Our Daily Bread

Free copies of the June, July, August edition of Our Daily Bread devotionals are available for pick up in the foyer.

Beacon House - today is Beacon House Sunday. The suggested items for May include: peanut butter, Ravioli or canned fruit. Items may be placed in the Beacon House box located in the foyer. Thank you for your faithful support with this outreach.

Bedford Singers

Bedford Singers will be presenting “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” by Karl Jenkins Saturday, June 6, 7:30pm at Cathedral Church of All Saints, Martello St. Halifax. Tickets are $15.00. Please see poster on bulletin board in the foyer for additional information.

UBWMU/ABW Atlantic Baptist Women’s Convention

“Let’s Live it Up! 2009” Annual Convention is being held May 22-24 at Atlantic Baptist University, Moncton. Ten ladies will be attending from Bedford Baptist. Please be in prayer for them as they join with others in a time of spiritual renewal.

Update on Kishore in India

Kishore, who was with us many years ago and who is supported by our Missions Committee, is currently involved in a TV ministry with a TCR rating of about 3 million people each week. Please see large poster on the bulletin board by the nursery for additional mission activities that Kishore is also involved with. Please be in prayer for Kishore and his family as they carry out their mission work in India.