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

Give Thanks To the Lord for He is Good

Call to Worship  Memorial Carillon  

Prelude “This Our Song of Praise” (Stickles)   Christine Cole

Ministry Opportunities     Pastor Kevin

*Time of Singing  (Children are invited to come to the front pews during the last song) Worship Team

Children’s Story  Stephen Davidson & Haycorn

Children’s Hymn “Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart”

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

Tithes and Offerings      Pastor Ida

Offering & Offertory Prayer  

   Offertory  “A Prayer” (Stickles)

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

Prayers of the People   Rev. Ron McLean

Ministry of Music “Praise God” (Besig)         Sanctuary Choir

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Joel 2:21-27 (OT pgs. 846-848)

 1 Timothy 2: 1-7 (NT pg. 208) Matthew 6:25-33 (NT pg. 6)

Sermon  “Thanksgiving Thoughts”     Pastor Bob

*Hymn #295 “Now We Thank Thee All Our God”

Benediction

Postlude “Marche Heroique” (Stickles)

Serve the Lord with all Your Heart

Total Offering for Sunday, October 9^th, 2009 $7,475.22

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

 Morning Service

Last Week: 224  Year Ago: 200

The Halifax Association Atlantic Baptist Women Fall Rally

Rally will be held at Mulgrave Park Baptist in Halifax on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m. Special guests will be members of the Middleton Short Term Mission Team who visited CBM field Staff Aaron and Erica Kenny in Kenya this summer and the musical group, "First Light" from Bedford Baptist. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come learn about this dynamic ministry to Somali Refugees in the slum/ghetto of Eastleigh in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Halifax Region United Baptist Association

The Fall Association of the Halifax Region United Baptist Association will take place on Saturday, October 31, at Bayside Camp, 1503 Ketch Harbour Road,. 9:00am Registration Juice, Coffee, Tea and Muffins. Devotional with Ben Trites and Worship Team . Reports, Presentation, Business.  12:30 Lunch. Delegates are needed.

Give Thanks to the Lord for He is Great!

“Go through his open gates with great thanksgiving,

Enter his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name.

For the Lord is always good. His is always loving and kind,

and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation”.

(taken from Psalm 100 TLB)

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

For anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one or friend

Why should I consider joining?

For support, understanding, hope, and an opportunity to share

When does the group meet?

2 hours once a week for 6 weeks, beginning Monday, Oct. 19^th, 2009

2:00 – 4:30pm in the church parlour @ Bedford United Church

 Do I need to pre-register?

 Yes! Group size is limited to a maximum of 7 participants. No cost.

 Who should I contact?

 Please register or direct questions to

Daneen Atkinson-Dakin MSW, RSW at 902.826.1666

“Grief is not a problem to be solved but a process to be honoured.”

Bedford Baptist Church presents …

 The C.L.A.S.S. Sessions (Christian Life And Service Seminars)

We want you to take your next step spiritually. That could mean getting baptized, committing to Bible study on a daily basis, or maybe you need to explore what God says about why you exist. Our CLASS sessions are all about those next steps. CLASS 101 is the basic introduction to our church as the family of God, designed to clearly explain who and what our church is. Reserve FRIDAY, October 23, 7 - 8:30 PM, and Saturday, October 24, 9 - 11:30 AM and plan to attend!

Deacon Nominees for 2010

Names for consideration as Deacons may be submitted by any church member in good standing to Kathy Cochrane, Chair, Board of Deacons in writing or by e-mail by November 1^st, 2009. e-mail address: krc@ns.sympatico.ca or at 864-3069

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Janice & Doug Burke and family on the death of Janice’s father, Wallace Kierstead, who passed away on Wednesday, October 7th.

Nuptial News

Congratulations are extended to James & Tanya (Evans) Hawkins who were united in marriage in this sanctuary by Rev. Dr. Ida Whitehouse on Saturday, October 10^th.

Congratulations are also extended to Monika Kramer & Steve Bigelow who were united in marriage by Rev. Don Shipton and Rev. Dr. Ida Whitehouse  on Saturday, October 10^th in Halifax.

New in the Library:

The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church by Reggie McNeal

Many attendees of Oasis this past August in Wolfville said the speaker Reggie McNeal was their most inspiring experience.  Reggie explores his ideas more fully in this book and as he writes in the Introduction "I identify six new realities of this present future that must be addressed by church leaders who want to participate in a renewal of the North American church."  So, if you want more of Reggie or if you want to know what you missed if you didn't attend Oasis - then pick up this new addition to the Church Library. 

Rapha Seminar

One in three people are affected by mental illness. Are you and your church prepared to provide an appropriate response to their needs. Are you able to be the support people need in their time of crisis?  Please mark October 17th on your calendar for an informative learning opportunity here at Bedford Baptist. Registration 8:30 - 9:15am. The program including lunch will conclude at 3:00pm. Please pre-register by contacting Kathy Cochrane at KRC@NS. Sympatico.ca or by phone at 864-3069. The cost is $10.00

Please Be in Prayer for our Sick & Shut-In

Need A Four-Drawer Filing Cabinet?

The Bedford Singers have a surplus 4-drawer filing cabinet to give away. It is located in the small storage room to the right of the stage in the vestry. Please contact David Waugh @ 865-7154 if you are interested.

Need A Piano?

There is a piano in the vestry available for the taking. Please speak with Ted Keddy @835-8208 or Phillip Cox @865-6101 if you are interested.

Bayside Camp - Opportunities to Volunteer

Even though this is our first fall rental season we have every weekend booked with groups ranging from 35 to 120. With such a tremendous response to the availability of our newly expanded year round facilities comes a need for more volunteers. Together we can accomplish so much more than can ever be done alone. Would you be interested in helping in the kitchen? Dining Room? Janitorial services? Please contact the Camp Office by phone (902) 868-1237 or email info@baysidecamp.org for more information on volunteering either a full weekend (Friday evening until Sunday afternoon) or a full Saturday.