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 “Morning Has Broken” (Blake)   Lynn Sharam

Ministry Opportunities  Pastor Kevin

*Time of Singing   Worship Team

 (Children are invited to come to the front pews during the last song)

Children’s Story “Balloons”  Pastor Bob

Children’s Song Medley of Songs

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

Tithes and Offerings  

Offering & Offertory Prayer  

 Offertory “Spirit Of God” (Morecambe)

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

Ministry of Music “All Beautiful the March of Days”  Sanctuary Choir

Prayers of the People  Pastor Ida

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Ephesians 1:15-23 (NT pgs. 206-207)

Sermon  “Treasures”  Pastor Bob

*Hymn #415 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”

Benediction 

Postlude “Laudes Domini” (Ridout)

Go and Be His disciple

Total offering for Sunday, January 10^th, $5,775.77

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Worship Attendance

 Morning Service

 Last Week: 227 Year Ago: 204

C.L.A.S.S. 201 - Spiritual Maturity

All Christians eventually ask the same questions: How can I get closer to God? How can I live more and more like Jesus? How can I grow in my faith? Where do I start? CLASS 201 is designed to answer these and many other questions.

We will focus on Four Basic Habits every Christian needs to develop in order to grow in spiritual maturity. Whether you’re a new or veteran Christian, you will be greatly encouraged. If you have taken 101, this is your next step. Friday, January, 22 @ 7:00pm & Saturday, January, 23 @ 9:00.

Spaghetti Social

Our next Spaghetti Social will take place on Sunday, January 31st.

Sunday Prayer Link

The Youth Leader Training Program – a new 18 month certificate program offered by our Convention and designed to equip volunteer youth leaders with a basic understanding of youth ministry and youth culture – began this weekend at Petitcodiac Baptist Church. Please pray for the 20 students and their instructors, and also that through this program the Lord will advance the ministry we do together in the area of reaching youth for Christ.

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: Dino Amaral & Sergio; Bob & Louise Archibald; Bob, Suzanne, Alison, Gregory & Brian Baker; and April Barrett.

Prayer Chain

There will be a special meeting January 24th for all prayer chain volunteers. This meeting is important as there will be new structuring of our Prayer Chain. The meeting will be held in the Heffler Room following the morning service.

Massive Earthquake Hits Haiti

On Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The devastation is the worst quake in 2 centuries. CBM/The Sharing Way is responding to this disaster through Baptist World Aid (BWA), Action through Churches Together (ACT) and the French Baptist Union. Your gifts to assist with this huge need are critical. Please also be in prayer for our many Haitian brothers and sisters in Christ here in Canada who are deeply concerned for their family members and friends in Haiti. To assist with this emergency, you may give through your offering envelope. Please mark Sharing Way Haiti Relief Fund. Or you may donate online at www.cbm.org or call 905.821.3533, or send a cheque marked "Emergency Relief" to Canadian Baptist Ministries, 7185 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5R4.

Offering Envelopes

There are still a number of 2010 envelopes in the foyer.  If you have not picked yours up, please do so today.

LAFF

We are studying the video series "What You Always Wanted to Know about Heaven" by Dr. David Jeremiah which is 11 sessions.  Some of the topics are: So What's Up With Heaven? Where Are They Now?  The Heavenly City, and Worship in Heaven.  Come to LAFF and learn about the place where you will be spending eternity!  Come and enjoy fellowship and refreshments; come to participate in meaningful and challenging discussions! We meet Thursday morning 9:30 – 11:00 in the Heffler Room.

Come Visit our Library

New books for all ages. Come, enjoy, get Christian nurturing to help you become a more mature Christian. Enroll in our exciting reading program that goes until February 28^th. See great prizes (they are posted in the Library on the wall). Make 2010 a year of putting Christian thoughts in your mind (Philippians 4:9). Please keep us informed of the number of books you have read.

Small Groups on Sunday Evening

Small Groups will begin tonight @ 6:30pm We will be using a DVD presenting the ideas from Philip Yancey’s book entitled “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” In this ten-session DVD, Yancey offers intimate glimpses of God’s life-changing grace. Using candid interviews with real people, he illustrates the power of God to forgive the most horrible deeds, love the unloving, and redeem the seemingly irredeemable. He challenges us to be the channel of that grace to a world that needs it! We will view the video together as a whole group and then break into small discussion groups. Please come and join us. If you have never come before, give it a try! This is a great series and a great chance to get to know some of your fellow believers.

The Marriage Course - led by Pastor Ida starts January 24th (7 weeks)

The Marriage Course will begin Sunday, January 24th @ 6:30 p.m. The course consists of 7 DVD sessions presented by Nicky and Sila Lee (a couple who have been married for over twenty years and have four children). The course is designed to prepare, build and strengthen marriages. It is also open to those contemplating marriage. Cost of $20.00 per couple. Please contact Dr. Ida @835-5966 if interested.

Dr. Ida Away on Training

Dr. Ida will be in Debert this Thursday and Friday (Jan 21^st & Jan 22^nd) on RCMP Chaplaincy/Referral Agent training.

Young Couples Group

Coming soon – meeting after church. Watch bulletin for further details.

Grief Group

Rev. Henry Sharam, a member of our church and a gifted counsellor, will be leading a

6 week grief group here at Bedford Baptist starting Friday, February 5^th, 10-11:30am in the Heffler Room. This group is open to all so if you have a family member or friend who would also like to come, please feel free to invite them. The cost is $50.00 per person. To register please email Rev. Sharam at sharam@ns.sympatico.ca or call the church office @835-5966.

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to Ross and Clara Scott on the death of Ross’s brother, Ronald Lyallon Scott, on January 11th, 2010

Bereavement

As a caring community of faith and love we extend our sincere Christian sympathy to David & Sally Little, on the death of David’s dad, Allen Little, who passed away on January 7th, 2010

Recovery Group for Women Traumatized as Children

This group will explore the nature of abuse and trauma and start recovery through activities focused on healing. Pre-registration is a must. This 10 week course will be facilitated by Cheryl Pearce, Master’s Degree of Social Work with thirteen years experience with women both individually and in groups. Fee $5.00 donation.   For more information and to register email cepearce@cdha.nshealth.ca or call 865-3823

Summer Fun 2010 – Early Bird Registration

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! We’re gearing up for our largest summer ever and want to invite you back to Bayside. Experience an unforgettable week with us. There’ll be amazing adventures, great friendships and loads of fun this summer as we discover all the wonder and excitement life has to offer at camp. Register online at www.baysidecamp.org. Early bird registration continues all this month. Register for a camp by January 31 at last year’s rate.

Are You Caring and Supportive?

Halifax Regional Police Victim Services is looking for volunteers to support victims of domestic violence and other traumatic crimes. If you can spare 2-3 evenings a month, are a good communicator and have a passion for helping others, please call 490-6976 or visit the Halifax Regional Police website at www.halifax.ca/police and click on Get Involved