Enter His Courts With Praise

Call to Worship                      Memorial Carillon

Prelude                                   “Gymnopedie” (Satie arr. Ridout)

Ministry Opportunities                                                                                           Pastor Kevin

Time of Singing                                                                                                     Worship Team

                                                                (Children are directed to KidZone following singing of last song)

Tithes and Offering

Offertory Prayer

  Offertory                              “Tierce En Taille” (Couperin)

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

Prayers of the People                                                                                  Lic. Kathy Cochrane

Song                                        #154 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (vs. 1, 3)

Ministry Of The Word

Scripture                               Ephesians 2: 4-9 (Pew Bible, NT pg 192).

Sermon                                             “Gods Unmerited Favor”                                            Pastor Bob

*Hymn                                             “He Lives” (vs. 1, 2)

(Those in the balcony wishing to receive communion are asked

to move to the main level during the singing)

Our Lord’s Supper

Words of Institution

Ministry of Music                  “Let All In Us Keep Silent” (Lantz)

Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Bread                                             Deacon Stephen Davidson

Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Cup                                                         Deacon Ron McLean

*Hymn                                   “He Lives” (V3)

Commissioning & Benediction

Postlude                                  “Trumpet Voluntary” (Purcell)

Go Now In Peace

This is Benevolent Sunday offering plates are located at the back of the Sanctuary

Total offering for Sunday, April 4, $10,320.59

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Worship Attendance

Morning Service

   Last Week:  335           Year Ago: 320              

Beacon House

The top ten Items needed for the month of April are: Peanut butter, Kraft dinner, juice, pasta, school snacks, juice packs, canned meats, baby formula, soap and toilet paper. Items may be placed in the Beacon House box located in the foyer.

Sunday Prayer Link

There are 21 Associations in our Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. Please pray for the Moderators and executive members who give leadership to the important work of our Associations.

Our Prayer Initiative

We are invited to join together in prayer for one another. As we move through our fellowship alphabetically, look for your name to appear. If it doesn't, please let Sharon know, for we wish to be in prayer for YOU. This week, please be in prayer for: Al & Daneen Dakin; Minnie Daniels; Stephen, Gillian, Andrea and Heather Davidson; and John, Marlene and Christopher Davies.

Induction Service

Please join us today @3:00pm for the Induction Service for Rev. Nelson Metcalfe as Pastor Emeritus. Rev. Nelson served as pastor at Bedford Baptist for seventeen years. Rev. Dr. Morley Shaw will be the guest speaker. There will be a reception following the service.

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Lynda & Lloyd Mitchell; and family on the death of Lynda’s sister, Sandra Orr who passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010.

Birthday Greetings

Best wishes are extended to Albert Moulton who is celebrating his 81^st birthday on Monday, April 12, 2010.

Anniversary Congratulations

Congratulations to Ross and Clara Scott who will be celebrating 61 years of marriage on Wednesday, April 14, 2010.

Wanted

I would like to borrow a copy of Having a Mary Spirit by Joanna Weaver (the current study book used by Ladies Alive).  If you have one to lend please call Wendy Levy 864-3240

Thank You

A very special thank you to those of you who have been in prayer for me during my convalescence from my accident.  I am overwhelmed by the many cards and donations of food that you have given to me and my family.  It has been greatly appreciated.  Marilyn Wentzell.

Special Thanks

Thank you to all who shared in the Intergenerational craft leadership: Nancy Ohsberg, Juli Melanson, Cleona Fenerty, Wendy Levy, Bernie Levy, Stephen Rand, Jacob Rand, Lisa Rand, Wanda Tingley, Tara Brewster, James Mantley, Sasha Hubley, Judy Tattrie, Meaghan Whitehouse, Beryl MacKinnon, Cathy MacMullin, Andrea McCurdy, Heather Ross, Brian Levy, Justin Slaunwhite, Heather Cox, and  Kevin Haggarty.

Donations for Clothing Sale

We are looking for donations of clean, new or nearly new spring and summer clothes, toys, jewellery, china or antique dishes, household linens, footwear or purses.  Items may be dropped off at the office or placed in the Old Youth Room off the gymnasium.

Help Needed

We are also looking for volunteers to help sort clothes, set out clothes on Friday, April 30^th, take a shift on Saturday, May 1^st, and do tear-down after the clothing sale.  Please contact church office if able to help.

Goodbye Lynn

It's with sadness that we say goodbye to Lynn Sharam, who has served so ably as our Interim organist since January of this year. This is Lynn's last Sunday with us, and we offer her our heartfelt thanks for all of her hard work in leading the Sanctuary Choir and the congregation in our church's music ministry over the past few months.  We have been blessed by her musical talent, patience, good humour, and willingness to serve here at Bedford Baptist. Thanks and God bless, Lynn!

Spring Association

Spring Association will be held on Saturday, April 24 at Stevens Road Baptist Church, Dartmouth, starting at 9:00am with registration at 8:30am. Theme for morning session will be on racism with presentations and discussion groups. Business will take place after lunch. If you would like to be a delegate please speak with Pastor Bob or Pastor Ida.

WMS Spring Rally

The WMS Spring Rally will be held on Sunday, April 25, 3:00pm, Stevens Road Baptist Church.  If you need transportation please contact Arlene at 835-5376.

Bedford Singers

CHORAL COLLAGE – will be presented by Bedford Singers, featuring special guests AcabellA Handbell choir from Halifax. Selections from Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise,  and Medley from Sondheim's Into the Woods, a bit of Broadway and folk songs of Atlantic Canada and England.

May 1, 7.30 pm at St. John's United Church - Fall River and

May 2, 7.30 pm at St Matthew's United Church - 1479 Barrington Street, Halifax

Tickets $15 Available from David Waugh 865-7154.

Bayside Camp

Bayside Camp registration forms are available in the foyer.