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 “St. Anthony Chorale (Brahams arr. Parks)     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   Pastor Ida

Children’s Song #476 “He’s Got the Whole World”

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

Tithes and Offerings  

Offering & Offertory Prayer  

   Offertory “Brother James’ Air” (Tambling)

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

Ministry of Music “Jen v tebe duberu mam”    Christy & Miro Rak

  (Only In You Do I Trust)

Prayers of the People     Pastor Bob

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Colossians 4:2-6 (NT pg 202)

Sermon “Eat, Pray, Love: Habits for Ordinary Missionaries”   Miro & Christy Rak

*Hymn #12 “Fairest Lord Jesus”

Benediction

Postlude  Postlude in G (Gluck arr. Parks)

Go and Be His disciple

Total offering for Sunday, January 24^th, $8,430.24

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Worship Attendance

Morning Service

   Last Week: 235 Year Ago: 240

Massive Earthquake Hits Haiti

We are pleased that $3602.00 has been donated through our church for Haiti Relief. This will be sent to Sharing Way (arm of Canadian Baptist Ministries). If you haven’t yet donated or wish to make another donation, we would again be pleased to channel this money through Sharing Way and offer you an income tax receipt. Please remember the Government will match donations until February 12, 2010.  You may give through your offering envelope just mark Sharing Way Haiti Relief.

Young Couples Club

We will make and share lunch together after morning service February 21. (Lunch fixings will be provided). This is open to all couples where at least one person is 23 – 40 years of age. Child care will be provided if requested prior to event. Please contact church office by e-mail bbc@ns.sympatico.ca or voice mail (835-5966)

Drivers Needed

Drivers are needed to take our Youth Group bowling this Wednesday night. Drivers need to be at the church by 6:15pm. This was cancelled last week because there were not enough drives for 50 teens. 

Youth Alive Please bring “Toonie” for bowling this Wednesday night

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting for the year 2009 will be held on Thursday, February 17 at 7:30:pm in the Vestry.

Sunday Prayer Link

Students enrolled in our Convention’s Lay Pastor’s Training Program will meet six different weekends through this year to continue their three year preparation towards trained lay pastoral ministry. Please pray for these men and women as many of them juggle family, work and congregational responsibilities along with their studies.

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: Ben Bates; Brian Bates and Sue Anne Farrell; Leela, Krista-Lee, Brianna & Deborah Bates; Mark, Robin, Nicholas, Chelsea and Joshua Beeler-Denaro.

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 this Friday, February 5th, 10-11:30 am 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.

Birth Congratulations

Congratulations to Robert and Falon Mayhew on the birth of their son, Mathias, on Saturday, January 23. Proud grandfather is Ronald Mayhew and proud great-grandmother is Myrtle Mayhew.

Offering Envelopes

There are still a number of 2010 envelopes in the foyer.  Please be sure to pick yours up today.

Thank You

We are pleased to have Miro & Christy Rak participating in our worship experience today. We thank them for their ministry of music and for sharing God’s word with us.

C.L.A.S.S. 301 - Discovering Your SHAPE for Ministry

God didn't design ministry for just the few with seminary degrees. Through the SHAPE process, you'll learn how God can use your Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experience. Friday, Feb 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM and Sat, Feb 13, 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Simpson Lectures

This is our annual conference presented by Acadia Divinity College. This is continuing education for students, pastors and interested church folks. This year the main speaker is Dr. Marva Dawn. She will speak Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening in Wolfville). There are also afternoon workshops including two being given by members from our church. Rev. Dr. Frank Guinta will lead one of Worship: Blended Community and Dr. Ida will lead one on Personality Type and Worship.  Please see brochure on bulletin board in the foyer for more details.

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. Register for a camp by today at last year’s rate.