Service of Worship at 10:00 a.m.  (*indicates standing, if persons are able)

Love the Lord your God with All Your Heart

Enter His Courts With Praise

Call to Worship Memorial Carillon

Prelude 

Ministry Opportunities   Pastor Kevin

*Time of Praise   Worship Team

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

Prayers of the People    Pastor Bob  

Children’s Story “Introduction To Baptism” 

*Hymn #414 “Living For Jesus” (vv. 1 & 2)

 Service Of Believer’s Baptism

 Mark Wetmore—“Here I Am To Worship”

 Sean Myatt—“In Christ Alone”

 Jessica Burns—“Oh Happy Day”

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.

*Hymn #246 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (vv. 1 & 2)

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

Tithes and Offering     

Offering & Offertory Prayer 

 Offertory  

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

Ministry Of The Word

Scripture Romans 1:16-17(Pew Bible, NT pg. 152)

 Luke 9:23-27 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 69)  

Sermon “A Lesson For ‘The Karate Kid’ And For Us”

Ministry of Music    Heather Cox & Emily Murphy

*Hymn “In Christ Alone”

Benediction

Postlude 

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total offering for Sunday, June 20, 2010, $7,269.31

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Worship Attendance

Morning Service

 Last Week: 213 Year Ago: 220

Thank Yous

Thank you to Walter Scott who generously volunteered his time to clean out the deep freeze.  Walter consistently works in the background supporting various ministries, often taking on the most unglamorous tasks; his services are invaluable!

The Mission Committee wishes to thank those who have supported Phoenix House by donating peanut butter. We would like to suggest to those who may be travelling this summer that you may collect shampoo or soap and we will give these to Phoenix House after our anniversary service in September.

We are pleased to announce that last week’s Yard Sale raised @ $1100.00! This money will be used to help offset the cost of this fall’s Church Family Retreat at Bayside Camp. A special thank you to those individuals who helped set up, sell, or clean up afterwards: Brianna & Krista-Lee Bates, Ian & Marie Waters Brown, Jessica Burns, Heather Cox, Al & Daneen Dakin, Kevin Haggarty, Ed & Dorothy Hughes, Gordon Irving, Ben, Catherine, & Isaac Levy, Wendy Levy, Dan Mitton, Cathy MacMullin, Andrea McCurdy, Sabrina Miron, Bob & Nancy Ohsberg, Kaleigh Rand, Stephen, Lisa, & Jacob Rand, Goldye Smith, Ida Whitehouse, and anyone else we may have missed.

Convention Delegates

As a church we have the opportunity to send 7 delegates to our annual Convention Assembly/Oasis being held August 18 to August 21 in Sackville, New Brunswick. If you would like to be a delegate please speak with one of the pastors.

Upcoming Event For Couples In Their 20’s or 30’s

Couples in their 20’s or 30’s are invited to a barbecue after church on Sunday July 11th. If you have children they’re invited as well. Meat for the barbecue will be provided. You can help by bringing dessert, fruit, or snacking vegetables.

Bayside Camp—Still Time To Register!

With space still available in all camps, you can register online at www.baysidecamp.org or by calling Nancy at the Camp Office (868-1237). The adventure of a lifetime still awaits you this summer at Bayside Camp!

Sunday Prayer Link

Atlantic Baptists own and operate 15 camps throughout Atlantic Canada. Please pray for the Executive Directors of these Camps and for their boards and staff, that through their leadership and vision, campers will have a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ this summer.

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 Peter know, for we wish to be in prayer for YOU. This week, please be in prayer for: Daniel, Kelly, MacKenzie, & Aislynn Hiltz, Keith, Jenni & Leah Hiltz, Ron & Tricia Hiltz, and Thomas & Wendy Himmelman.

Birthday Greetings

Best wishes are extended to Ron Graham who is celebrating his 86^th birthday on July 3^rd.

It’s Back! Summer Reading Adventure

Reading is a rewarding activity on so many levels. Our Summer Reading Adventure takes that notion one step further as you can actually win prizes by reading through an assortment of books in our church library. This program is for all ages including teens and adults and we have a variety of prizes and a great selection of books in the library. Of course there are plenty of books to help you grow spiritually and help you develop your relationship with God. But you might be surprised to know there are also many mystery, adventure, and fantasy books in our library as well! Look for a pamphlet in today’s bulletin that explains all the details as the Adventure begins!

Reminders

Summer Hours for Morning Worship Service

From now until the end of August

 the morning service will be held at 10:00am.

Drive-In Services

Drive-In services  begin tonight

@ 7:00pm and continue throughout the summer.

Congratulations!

We congratulate Jean Woodworth as she was chosen as Bedford Volunteer of the Year because of her volunteer efforts both here at our church and at Beacon House. Because of her works of service, Jean was invited to the Lieutenant Governor’s Garden Party and to visit the Queen on June 29th at the Cunard Center. Jean is living proof that deeds of kindness do not always go unnoticed!

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for more volunteers to help out with our Pre-School Program on Sunday mornings. Specifically we are looking for 2 volunteers to look after the first Sunday of the month, 1 volunteer to help out on the fourth Sunday of the month, and spares to fill in when necessary. If you are able to help out, please call Michelle Vekeman at 444-3755.

Golf Anyone?

We are exploring the idea of an annual BBC golf event to happen later this fall or next summer. This event is to be open to persons of any age or playing ability.  If anyone is interested in this idea please call Al Dakin at 826-1666 or e-mail at atkinsondakin@ns.sympatico.ca, titling your message “BBC golf”.

ADC Metro Courses

This coming year, Acadia Divinity College’s Metro program features four courses. They are offered conveniently on weekday evenings from mid-September to early December, at locations in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and Sackville. Here’s the lineup for this fall:

MONDAYS: Introducing the New Testament, taught by Dr. Craig Evans, at Faith Baptist Church in Sackville

TUESDAYS: New Testament Greek (a full year course, concluding in early April 2011), taught by Danny Zacharias at Bedford Baptist

WEDNESDAYS: Developing Christian Character, taught at West End Baptist in Halifax by Dr. Leslie McCurdy

THURSDAYS: Nurturing Disciples for the 21st Century (Christian Education), taught by Dr. Carol Anne Janzen, at Stevens Road Baptist in Dartmouth

For more information, see the “ADC in Metro” brochure at www.adc.acadiau.ca, email adcinfo@acadiau.ca, or phone toll free 1-866-875-8975.

Blood Drive

You have the potential of helping to save the lives of accident victims, cancer patients and others that require blood and blood products to survive. Please make an appointment to attend the mobile blood donor clinic being held at:

St. Ignatius Catholic Church—Loyola Hall

5 Bedford St.

Monday July 5, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Make your appointment by calling

1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236-6283)

June Is Brain Injury Awareness Month

To promote brain injury awareness month, the Halifax Chapter of the Brain
Injury Association is inviting the public to a special movie viewing this month in the Royal Bank Theatre at the Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street (level 1 Summer Street lobby).

On Tuesday, June 29th at 7:30 pm -"Breakaway: A Tale of Two Survivors" -Internationally-acclaimed documentary chronicles  Robert Hessian, a brain injury survivor, and his determined, almost obsessive, efforts to help another brain injury survivor, Doug Rafuse, to walk again and recover some independence. Followed by Q&A with director/producer Mathew Welsh, and subjects, Robert and Doug.

There will be no admission charged to this movie showing, but donations to
the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia will be accepted at the door.

Eastern Passage Baptist Church Special Services

You are invited to join with the congregation of Eastern Passage Baptist Church this Sunday for the following special services!

1) Baptism Service:

Eastern Passage Baptist Church invites you to celebrate a Service of Baptism with us this Sunday June 27 at 3 p.m. 

Please note this service will be held at First Baptist Church, Dartmouth (100 Ochterloney Street). A reception will follow.

2) Mission Service: Meet the Kennys!

7 p.m. Sunday June 27, at Eastern Passage Baptist Church

Aaron and Erica Kenny will present their missionary work with Canadian Baptist Ministries in Africa. Come meet these servants of the Lord, and become better informed about their ministry so you'll know how to pray for them, their family, and their partners in ministry in Kenya, Rwanda, and beyond.

Music to Prepare Ourselves for Worship 

Words of Welcome  

Opening Prayer   Pastor Ida

Hymn “He Leadeth Me” (vv. 1&2) (insert)

Witness Stand   Lic. Kathy Cochrane

Evening Prayer 

Ministry of Music   Heather Cox & Emily Murphy

Announcements 

Offering 

Scripture James 1:1-8

Sermon “There Is Still Joy!”  Pastor Bob

Hymn “All The Way My Savior Leads Me” (insert)

Benediction