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

Love the Lord your God with All Your Heart

Call to Worship                   Memorial Carillon

Prelude                               “Winter from ‘The Four Seasons’” (A. Vivaldi)          Rob Paddock

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                  “Use-less to Useful”

*Worship Song                   #176 “Jesus Loves Me; This I Know” (Vs. 1, 4)

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

Tithes and Offerings 

Offering & Offertory Prayer   

    Offertory                         “In Thee Alone, O Christ My Lord” (J. Pachelbel)

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

Ministry of Music                “Majesty of Creation” (T. Fettke)                                     First Light

                                                                             Sandra Irving, Wendy Levy, Elaine Melanson

                                                                                                    Accompanist: Jane MacLaren

Prayers of the People                                                                                              Pastor Ida

*Hymn                                #328 “I Need Thee Every Hour” (V. 1)

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture                             Ephesians 2:8-10 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 192)

Sermon                               “Come As You Are”                                                          Pastor Bob

*Hymn                                #375 “May The Mind Of Christ My Savior” (Vs. 1, 3, 5)

Benediction                                                                                                   

Postlude                              “Nimrod” (E. Elgan)

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total offering for Sunday, April 18, $6,663.20

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Worship Attendance

Morning Service

   Last Week:  198           Year Ago: 252

Amazing Second Hand “Clothing Sale”

Saturday, May 1st  9:30am – 2:30pm - Gymnasium

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to add wonderful clothes as well as accessories (shoes, purses, jewellery) to your wardrobe!

Other items for sale are: linens, stuffed animals and china pieces i.e. cups and saucers.  Prices are very reasonable.

Help is needed for the following:

            ●   Donations for all above items

                                  ●   Sorting clothes Wednesday, 11:00am – Thursday, 1:00pm

                                  ●   Setup tables on Friday, April 30th @ 10:30am

                                  ●   Extra hands on Saturday, May 1^st 9:30am – 2:30pm

This is in aid of Bayside Camp bursaries and Mission to Haiti

TOWN HALL MEETING:

Our Deacons invite you to attend a Town Hall Meeting, Sunday, May 2, at 2:30 in the afternoon. They wish to present to you a new proposal about church membership. This proposal is a result of a long, prayerful process, and seeks to enfold Christians into our church.

Sunday Prayer Link

Springforth, the largest annual youth conference in Atlantic Canada, will be held two weekends from now – May 7th and 8th – in Moncton. This year’s theme is ROOTED in Christ. Offering three simultaneous tracks (Middle School/Jr. High; Senior High, and Leaders), an estimated 2000 attendees are expected. Please pray not only for safety of travel but also that this gathering will be instrumental in developing “well rooted” youth and leaders here in Atlantic Canada.

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: Michael, Gertrud and June Drebot; Lillian Drysdale, Bruce & Nancy Duffy, Craig Dunn and Frank, Mary, Matthew, Bethany and Ryan Dunn.

Birth Congratulations

Congratulations to Lisa and Len Monminie on the birth of their son Luc Juno, born Friday, April 16^th, 2010, a little brother for Jenna Ann.  Proud grandparents are Al & Ann Ingram.

Hospice Walk May 2nd

The Hospice Society of Greater Halifax invites you to join “Hike for Hospice 2010” on Sunday, May 2nd at 2 p.m. from their new home at 9 Spring Street in Bedford.  To register or make a donation, please call 446-0929. Sign-up sheets and donation sheets are located in the foyer on the bulletin board. All proceeds go to the development of our hospice house and services. For additional information please visit our web site @ www.hospicehalifax.com  or you may email us at hospice@eastlink.ca.  We look forward to meeting our Bedford neighbours!  

Understanding Your Teen

Come to an outstanding parent conference “Understanding Your Teen”, led by Marv Penner an internationally renowned family professional.  If you have a pre-teen or a teenager this is a seminar you don’t want to miss.  Sunday, May 16^th, 2:00-5:00pm at Bedford Baptist Church.  Tickets: $7.00 per person or $10.00 a couple. Call to reserve limited space available.835-5966.

Bulletin Dedication

Today’s bulletin is given by Ian McKinnon in celebration of the marriage of his eldest son, Pablo McKinnon to Nichol Jordan who were married on March 28th in Calgary.

Summer Ministry Coordinators Jobs

We are currently accepting applications for two Summer Ministry Coordinator Jobs:  Youth Program Coordinator and Children’s Program Coordinator. Should we get grants these positions will be available from the beginning of June to the end of August.  Interested applicants should submit their resumes to the church office prior to May 9th.

Sunday Night Small Groups

We have just started our Small Group studies and it is not too late to join us.  We would love to have you on Sunday evenings @6:30pm.  There are four different groups to choose from:          Praying the Psalms -LifeGuide Bible Studies 

Hands-on Discovery of Ministry of Encouragement 

CLASS 201 – Christian Life and Service 

Priorities - Tyranny of the Urgent

Jesus: Man, Messiah or More?

Day of Discovery will be re-airing the eight part program series that Dr. Craig Evans participated in; "Jesus: Man, Messiah, or More?"  For air dates and additional information on the programs please see poster on bulletin board.

Spring/Summer - Intersession 2010

This spring and summer, Acadia Divinity College will be offering one-week intensive courses. Please see poster on bulletin board for details.

Looking to Rent

Gentleman, quiet, non-smoker, non-drinker seeks secure, shared accommodations in local church area. Please call the church office if you have space to rent. 835-5966

Car Accident

On Saturday April 17th, John & Bev Giffin were is a car accident in South Carolina.  They flew back on Wednesday and are at home recovering. Bev has a broken collar bone and sternum and John is recovering from bruises and soreness.  Please be in prayer for them as they heal.

Congratulations

The church would like to congratulate Jean Woodworth who was chosen as Bedford’s “Volunteer of the Year” at a special recognition ceremony last Sunday, April 18^th.   Well done Jean!

Thank You

I wish to express my sincere thanks on having been nominated the Volunteer of the Year by the church.  It is such an honour. At the Bedford Recognition Reception held at the LeBrun Centre I was again honoured and made ‘Volunteer of the Year’ for Bedford. Thanks to Pastor Bob and Dr. Ida for their support and to everyone who sent cards and attended the event.  It is in giving – not in seeking a gift, the heart is blessed.  Sincerely, Jean Woodworth

Thank You

I would like to thank you for your thoughtful concern and support over the past couple of weeks since my dad (Doug Armstrong) had his heart attack and many cardiac arrests. It has been very important to my family to have your love and your prayers .and me to have your love and care. Each day that dad wakes up it feels like a miracle. Blessings, Dr. Ida

WMS Spring Rally

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

Bayside Camp

Bayside Camp registration forms are available in the foyer.

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 -

Tickets $15 Available from David Waugh 865-7154.