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 Romanze (Mozart arr. Kraft)

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   Krista-Lee Bates

*Hymn “He Has Made Me Glad” 

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

Tithes and Offerings

Offering & Offertory Prayer

 Offertory Simple Gifts (Schulz- Widmar)

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

Prayers of the People  Pastor Bob

*Hymn #3 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Genesis 37 (selected verses) (OT Pg. 34-35) 

Sermon “Dealing With Difficult People”  Pastor Ida

*Hymn #174 “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”

Benediction “May The Lord Bless You” (Hunnicutt)  Sanctuary Choir

Postlude Little Prelude and Fugue No. VII (J. S. Bach)

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total Offering for Sunday, May 17th 2009 $5,417.09

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

 Morning Service

 Last Week: 240 Year Ago: 159

I would like to thank everyone for their generous gifts, the beautifully worded cards and the many verbal expressions of love and affirmation that I received from you this past week.  I used the word “overwhelming” on Sunday, and I would have to say that it is the only word that comes to mind that expresses how I feel.  It was a very moving day for me, and I deeply appreciate your loving support and encouragement.  It is indeed an honour to serve and to be a part of such a wonderful Christ-centered church family.  God bless you all.  Kevin

Thanks, thanks, thanks to all who prayed for me over the past four months. Also, for your many, many cards and letters, visits and touching gifts. I am also very grateful for the food items that folks have been so graciously dropping off at my home. Special thanks to Pastors Ida, Bob and Kevin for their visits. May God bless my church family for their loving support. Please continue to be in prayer for me as I heal. Love Myrtle

Prayer Link

Pastors and other church ministry staff, as well as their spouses, will be gathering at ABU tomorrow and Tuesday (May 25th and 26th) to attend a financial/retirement planning seminar hosted by our Convention’s Board of Ministers’ Annuity. Please pray that God will give His wisdom as they listen to presentations relating to stewardship issues in preparation for the future.

Carter Family Urgent Prayer Request

We just wanted to thank you for praying for Zachary since his May 7th serious colonic/tonic seizure that saw him admitted to hospital for a week of tests.  We are happy to say that there has been no more seizure activity and he has begun a light course of medication to control possible future episodes.  We see a specialist while we are in Canada June 5th.  We covet your prayers for his therapy and that he will be able to resume his normal life activities.  He was at football practice yesterday and it was good to see him out with his friends having fun.  We pray that it stays that way. Also just a note to let you know that our summer Home Assignment speaking schedule for Canada is now posted on our blogsite at  www.cartersinprague.blogspot.com. If you would like to connect with us (and we hope we can) please take note of it and if you need more information please feel free to contact us via email at jcarter@ebf.org. We hope we can see you this summer! With our blessings, Jeff, Deann, Zachary and Matthew Carter

Hi/KidVenture Closing

Did you know that over 90 people attended this past Wednesday. night's closing? It was a high energy night which included a BBQue, an enthusiastic singing of favorite songs, presentation of certificates, giving of Bibles to Grade 3's and 4's, prayer of thanks for the food, and joining with about 45 youth for cotton candy and fireworks.  Parents in the community have been very appreciative of this program for their children and are looking forward to our summer DVBS program July 6-10.

This children's ministry could not happen without many hands, feet and listening ears. Thank you to the leaders and support staff (20) of Hi/ KidVenture. We believe that this is a vital outreach and teaching ministry of our church. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." Luke 18:16.

Thank you,

Coordinators Wendy Levy and Dr. Ida  

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.

Young Couples (25-35 yrs)

You are invited to a luncheon/social time, in the vestry, 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.

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

Plant Sale

The Floral Committee is having a Plant Sale this Saturday, May 30^th from 9:00am to 12:00 Noon. We are looking for donations of perennials, bushes, bulbs (Iris, Dahlias, Glads). 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 questions please call Sandra @ 835-5893

CBM Board Meeting

Pastor Ida will be attending the CBM Board of Directors meeting from Wednesday the 27^th to Saturday the 30th

Wanted

I would like to have someone mow my lawn. You would need to bring your own mower. Please contact 835- 2135.

Our Daily Bread

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

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. Tickets may be purchased from David Waugh @ 865-7154. Please see poster on bulletin board in the foyer for additional information.

UBWMU/ABW Atlantic Baptist Women’s Convention

Over 400 women are registered for “Let’s Live it Up! 2009” Annual Convention being held this weekend at the Atlantic Baptist University, Moncton. Ten ladies from Bedford Baptist will be attending this great mission weekend. Please be in prayer for them as they join with others in a time of spiritual renewal.

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.

Upcoming events

Please be sure to check the bulletin board for upcoming events in the community.