“A fellowship of believers who seek to be to each other what Christ has been to them.”
Bedford Baptist Church
Affiliated with the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches & Canadian Baptist Ministries
Welcome!     Visitors are invited to sign our Guest Book in the foyer. If this is your first time visiting with us, we wish you warmest of greetings. Please take time to fill out a “Welcome Card” located in the pew rack and place it on the offering plate.   large print bulletins may be obtained from the ushers.  An audio loop is available for the hearing impaired. Parents of small children (under age 3) may take them to the Nursery, where a caring staff will supervise them.	September 27th, 2009
	110th Anniversary Bedford Baptist Church
158 Rocky Lake Drive PO Box 44073 Bedford, Nova Scotia  B4A 3X5 Phone: 835-5966 Fax: 835-3984 Prayer Chain Erna Rand 835-3495 Envelopes: Marion Grant 835-3552 bbc@ns.sympatico.ca www.bedfordbaptist.ca Radio CHSB 99.3 Hill Top FM	Ministers - All the congregation    Rev. Robert Ohsberg       (Senior Pastor)  Rev. Dr. Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse   (Associate Pastor)  Lic. Kevin A. Haggarty     (Director of Youth Ministries)  Mrs Christine Cole   (Interim Organist)  Mrs. Sharon Higgins      (Office Administrator)  Mr. Joel Scott       (Caretaker)

 

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

Worthy of Praise is the Lord

 

Call to Worship  Memorial Carillon  

Prelude  “Sing For Joy” (Handel)     Christine Cole

 

Ministry Opportunities     Pastor Kevin

Time of Singing

Baptisms  

 Jason McCurdy: “How Great is Our God”

 Sasha Hubley: “Mighty to Save”

 Taylor Parsons: “Hosanna”

 Nicole Willmore: “Sanctuary”

As each candidate is baptized we will sing the first verse of their

favorite song.  Also a candle will be lit signifying new life in Christ.

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

 

Tithes and Offerings    Pastor Bob

Offering & Offertory Prayer  

   Offertory  “Alleluia” (Mozart)

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

 

Prayers of the People  Pastor Ida

Ministry of Music  “Arise, Shine” (Archer)        Sanctuary Choir

 

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture  Luke 10: 25-37 (NT pgs. 71 & 72)

Sermon   "Where is the Inn?"   Rev. Dr. Harry Gardner

*Hymn #360 “More About Jesus Would I Know” (Vs 1&2)

 

Benediction

Postlude “Largo” (Handel)

 

 

Go and Be Followers of Christ

 

Bedford Baptist celebrates 110^th Anniversary

 

 

 

Total Offering for Sunday, September 20^th, 2009 $5,859.89

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

 

Morning Service

Last Week: 185  Church Camp:   77 Year Ago: 186 Church Camp: 52

 

 Contribution Statements

Contribution statements to the end of August are available in the church foyer.  Please pick up your statement to avoid mailing costs. If you would like to begin using church envelopes please contact Marion Grant at 835-3552.

 

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. Registration from 8:30- 9:15. 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Constitution Task Force

The meeting of the Constitution Task Force scheduled for this Tuesday at 7:00pm has been cancelled.

 

 

Pastor Ida on Vacation September 29^th  - October 8^th .

Please be in prayer for Ida and her family.

 

 

 

Welcome and Thank you

Welcome to our guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Harry Gardner, President, Acadia Divinity College. Dr. Gardner, graduated from Dalhousie University (BA 1974), Acadia Divinity College (MDiv 1977) and from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California (DMin1993). He has served as the minister of the Burlington-Victoria Harbour, Wilmot and Liverpool-Brooklyn United Baptist Churches. He has worked with the Home Mission Board of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches and in 1989, became the Director of Home Missions and Church Planting.  For the past 11 years he has served as the Convention’s Executive Minister. Recently, he was the President of the North American Baptist Fellowship and a member of the Executive of the Baptist World Alliance. In January 2008 he began as President of Acadia Divinity College and Dean of Theology for Acadia University. 

 

He and his wife, Gail, reside in Kentville.  Their family includes two married children and two grandchildren.

 

 

 

HARVEST GATHERING

 

“Harvest fields with gold aglow, laden branches bending low,

Crowded garners, closing year – sing Thanksgiving time is here.

Lord, we know not how to tell all the thanks our hearts that swell,

Hearts that, full of grateful cheer, sing Thanksgiving time is here.” Anna Bancroft

 

 

Thanksgiving – a time when the decorations in our sanctuary remind us of the beauty of the season, when we celebrate the harvest time and give thanks and sing praises to God for our many blessings. It is a time when we often think of those who have so much less than ourselves. All too often as individuals we feel there is little we can do to help, but this Thanksgiving we, as a church family, are going to have a special occasion to give to those in need. 

 

On Thanksgiving Sunday, October 11^th, 2009 we will be having a “Harvest Gathering.” This is an opportunity to bring donations of produce - potatoes, apples, carrots, etc. and non perishable goods such as sugar, pasta, peanut butter, and cereal and place them at the front of the sanctuary. Monetary gifts will also be gratefully accepted and may be placed in an envelope marked “Beacon House”.  All contributions will be given to Beacon House and, as they are short of both goods and money for those in need, this gesture will be greatly appreciated. 

 

For those who will be away on Thanksgiving Sunday you will have the opportunity to bring in your perishable and non perishable contributions in on Sunday, October 4^th, or during the week prior to Thanksgiving.

 

As we, in Christian love, bring our gifts and place them at the front of the Sanctuary to bless others, we too will be blessed.

 

“Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said,

‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

 Acts 20:35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Night Small Groups

Starting Today, September 27

This first session will begin following

the Pot-Luck Dessert Buffet at 6:00pm!

 

 

The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg

John Ortberg teaches us how simple spiritual disciplines can help us move beyond superficial Christianity to a life of dedicated discipleship. He has provided a resource that will help us embark on the road of discipleship together. The Participant's Guide is filled with intriguing insights, provocative questions and practical applications that will challenge our communities to set superficial Christianity aside so that we can live the life of dedicated disciples. (Facilitator:  Dianne Cox.)

 

Who Stole My Church by Gordon MacDonald

Millions of people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies feel their churches have been hijacked by church-growth movements characterized by loud praise bands, constant PowerPoint presentations, and cavernous mega churches devoid of any personal touch. They are bewildered by the changes, and are dropping out after thirty, forty, or fifty years in a congregation. It's a crisis!

 

In this fictional story, pastor and author Gordon MacDonald uses topical examples and all-too-familiar characters to reassure readers that it is possible to embrace change, and to demonstrate how that change can actually be a positive influence in their church. The church, he says, has always been in a state of change; it has been changing for the last two thousand years. It is time to embrace that change and use it to further the Kingdom of God (Facilitator: Goldye Smith)

 

“So You’re a Christian! – Now What?” by Catherine Painter

Exploring Your Faith – Discussions:  Perhaps you have some questions you would like to explore a bit. This group is open to experienced and new believers who want to look together at some of the important issues surrounding their faith. So old and new, come join us as we share, learn and laugh together. (Facilitator: Bob Archibald)

 

Images of the Spirit by Dale and Sandy Larsen

How do you picture the Holy Spirit? Our imagination is likely to run to something like a vague fuzzy cloud. Or perhaps we think of an invisible, impersonal force. No wonder the Holy Spirit is often called “it.” However, the Bible is clear that the Holy Spirit is a person. Scripture gives us strong word pictures of the Spirit as wind, fire, a counselor and anointing oil. This book will study these images and the participant will find mental pictures of the Spirit come into focus. And even better, you will find that you can have a real relationship with the Third Person of the Trinity. (Facilitator: Doug Burke)

 

Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past by Kay Arthur, David Lawson, B.J. Lawson

Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past is 6-week small-group study for people who are interested in learning for themselves more about what the Bible says on various subjects, but who have only limited time to meet together. This liberating study deals with the difficult questions of forgiveness, including how can I forgive when the pain is so great? Does forgiving mean I have to forget the past? What if I choose not to forgive? Each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion. Facilitators:  (Kathy Cochrane and Donna Guinta)

 

Our Relationship With ADC

A mission moment brought to you by

“The Bedford Baptist Mission Committee”

 

At Bedford Baptist Church our relationship with Acadia Divinity College has been long and fruitful. In the past 30 years did you know that we have had at least 15 people who have graduated from ADC with either a degree or a diploma? Can you name them?

Charles Hudson, Christine MacDormand, George Neilly, Shant Manuel, Marlene Knowles, Donnie Miller, Peter Metcalfe, Joan Nickerson, Sarah (Duffy) Scott, Sara (Archibald) Campbell, Erin Archibald, Borden Scott, Christopher Drew, Michelle Bland, Chris Grundke and Kevin Haggarty.

 

Do you know that we have 2 people that are currently M. Div. Students at ADC. Can you name them? 

Miriam McDonald and Heather Cox.

 

As well, we have 7 clergy in our congregation who graduated OVER 25 years ago from ADC. Can you name them? 

Henry Sharam, Ron McLean, Nelson Metcalfe, Gary Myatt, Frank Guinta, Gregg Whitehouse and Ida Armstrong-Whitehouse.

 

Do you know that one of our former Pastors taught a course on Preaching and received his D.D. from ADC? Can you name him?

Our beloved, Dr. George McNeill.

 

Do you know that one of our Pastors had a dad who was the professor of Christian Education at ADC? Can you name the pastor and his dad? 

Pastor Bob and his dad Dr. Oliver Ohsberg.

 

Did you know that we support ADC in a variety of ways?

Prayer, sending our people for training, giving them encouragement, giving money to the McNeill Bursary Fund for those who are studying for ministry, giving to ADC through our church budget, giving to our Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches (a portion of that money goes to ADC), hosting some of the “Mondays in Metro “ courses at our church, taking courses , supervising students through the colleges SFE program (we have had at least 10 students).

 

Did you know that we have had a number of people serve on the ADC Board? Can you name some?

Bob Short, Nelson Metcalfe, Goldye Smith, Graham Starratt.

 

We have had a special relationship with ADC and we pray that it will continue.

 

Please let us know if we have forgotten anyone. Thanks

Sunday Prayer Link

Please pray for Potential Impact which will be taking place October 2nd – 4th in Sackville, NB. Potential Impact is an opportunity for students in grade 12 to begin to explore whether God may have gifted them and be calling them to prepare for vocational pastoral ministry. Please pray for these students that they will have discerning spirits to sense how the Lord is leading them.

 

 

 

LAFF Program

 The LAFF program continues this Thursday, October 1st

 Topic “What in the World is Going On? –

 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore” by Dr. David Jeremiah.

 Facilitator - Lic. Miriam MacDonald.

   The Fall Newsletter is available in the foyer.

 For further information please call Miriam @864-6208.

 

Hi/KidVenture

Exciting children’s Program which includes gym time, crafts,

stories, singing, snacks and frog pond. All children welcome who are 4 years of age up to and including grade 6. Monday 6:30pm – 8:00pm

 

 

 

Pot Luck Dessert Buffet

All are invited to come back at 6:00pm

Bring your favourite dessert

And join us for our Pot-Luck Dessert Buffet. 

The evening will continue with the start of our Small Groups for the Fall Season.

(Please see insert for interesting selection of programs)

 

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Sherman Craig, who passed away Thursday, September 17th.

 

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to the family and friends of Paula Steeves, who passed away Thursday, September 24th.  Flowers have been placed in the church by

 his family.

 

 

Induction Service

A service of Induction for Rev. Renée Clark as Associate Minister: CE will be held at First Baptist Church, Halifax today, September 27, @ 3:00pm. Dr. Harry Gardner will be the preacher.

 

Prayer Request from Joyce Hancock

Joyce Hancock asks us to pray for the new faces who came to the youth congress held recently at the church she attends.  Pray that they will feel welcomed and accepted and that they will choose to claim the church as their own.   Pray also that they will grow in their knowledge of the God who loves them and gave himself for them. Joyce’s September Newsletter has been posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.

 

October Calendar

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