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 “His Loving And Mysterious Ways” (Beatrice A. Miller)

Ministry Opportunities  Pastor Kevin

*Time of Praise  Worship Team

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

Child Dedication     Pastors Bob, Ida, Kevin, & Lic. Heather

 Leah Eleanor Allison Hiltz daughter of Jenni & Keith Hiltz

 John Patrick Wambolt son of Stephanie (Cox) & Adam Wambolt

Ministry Of Music “This Child Of Ours, This Miracle”   Sanctuary Choir 

*Song “We’re Marching To Zion” (vv. 1,4) 

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

Tithes and Offering

Offering & Offertory Prayer 

 Offertory  “March from ‘Scipio’” (George Frederic Handel)

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

Prayers of the People  Pastor Ida

*Hymn “Near To The Heart Of God” (vv. 1,3) 

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture Acts 11:19-30  (Pew Bible, NT pp. 130-131) 

Sermon “A Grace-Filled Church”  Pastor Bob

*Hymn “Wonderful Grace Of Jesus”

Benediction

Postlude “Fugue” (Johann Pachelbel)

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total offering for Sunday, May 23, 2010, $5,005.00

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Worship Attendance

Morning Service

 Last Week: 184 Year Ago: 205

Senior’s Spring Bus Trip

Our bus trip is scheduled for Friday, June 11. Our main feature will be a visit to Ross Farm Museum in New Ross. On our way we will enjoy lunch at Oak Island Lavista Dining Room on the South Shore. We will be returning by way of Kentville. The bus will be leaving the churchyard at 9:45 am with plans to return @5:00 pm. Seniors from Faith Baptist in Lower Sackville will be joining us. A $15.00 donation is encouraged to help cover the cost of chartering the bus. A sign-up sheet is in the foyer for all those wishing to take part.

Convention Delegates

As a church we have the opportunity to send 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.

 Kenya Mission Night

Faith Baptist Church, Lower Sackville, will be holding “A Kenya Mission Night” to honour The Kennys on Thursday June 10th @7:00 pm The Kennys are mission partners with Faith Baptist and have been recently appointed new Guardians of Hope Coordinators, The Sharing Way’s HIV & AIDS program. Social Time after the Service.

Appreciation For Our Retiring Office Administrator

Bedford Baptist would like to take this opportunity to wish Sharon Higgins a happy retirement and to thank her for her years of faithful service to our church community. Her sense of humour, her calm demeanour in the face of the daily office routine, and especially her friendly, welcoming, and compassionate presence; all of these things helped to make Sharon a special and unique individual. You will be greatly missed being around the office on a daily basis.

Sunday Prayer Link

Dr. Gary Nelson is the General Secretary for Canadian Baptist Ministries. Please pray for physical and spiritual protection for Gary as he gives leadership to this broad and diverse ministry both here in Canada and around the world.

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: John & Beverly Giffin, Ronald & Mollie Graham, Wally & Bernice Graham, and Marion Grant.

New Office Administrator

The Trustees would like to announce that Peter Metcalfe will be the new Office Administrator. He will officially commence his duties on Monday. Congratulation, Peter!

Summer Ministry Coordinators

We are pleased to announce that we have 2 Federal Grants (one 14 week & one 12 week). An interview committee of representatives from the CE Committee, the Deacons Board, and the Pastoral Staff met on Tuesday, May 25^th to interview applicants for the summer ministry coordinator positions (we received 12 resumes). We are pleased to announce that Heather Cox and Kaleigh Rand were the successful candidates. Heather has already undertaken her position and Kayleigh will begin May 31^st or June 7^th.

Greetings From Our 2010 Summer Ministry Coordinators

We are pleased to say hello as the Summer Ministry Coordinators for 2010!  We are excited to get started and to see where God may be taking us in the months to come!  Your prayers and support are appreciated! - Heather and Kayleigh

Small Groups

Small Groups will conclude tonight with a potluck meal followed by our last session. The potluck is at 5:30 and the study will begin at the regular time.

C.L.A.S.S. 101 and 301

We are tentatively looking at Friday, June 4^th 7-9 pm and Saturday, June 5^th 9 am – 12 noon for the next CLASS. Please let Pastor Bob, Pastor Ida or church office know if you are interested in attending.

Thank You

The family of Gordon Long wish to thank Rev. Ida and Pastor Bob for their visits, prayers, hugs, love, and drives. To Lynn for her beautiful gift of music and the choir for their support. To Sharon for her sweet kindness and calm support . To Nathaniel for his extra help and Joel as well. To Ian, Webster, and Keith for ushering and John for operating the lift. To the Social Committee and friends for the lovely reception under Lynda Mitchell’s preparation. Also the Trustees for helping set up and put things away. This has been a very difficult and sad time. For all your many acts of kindness (your prayers, visits, cards, calls, and food) we will always be grateful. Lois, Gordie, Carol, Stephen, and families.

Thank You!

Thank you to the friends and members of the Baptist Church for your kindness and warm wishes for my recovery and good health. Don joins me in appreciation of the gifts of food and get well wishes. Barb Bishop

Thank You

Special thanks to Duane & Judith Yeomans on their wonderful ministry with the Pre-School Sunday School. Duane and Judith served as coordinators of the program and leaders. Thanks for a job well done.

Thanks To BBC From Samuel McGill

Thanks to Bedford Baptist Church for providing me with the opportunity to make my dream a reality. If it wasn't for God’s love for humanity displayed through you as a church, and the tireless work of the BBC Refugee's Committee, this dream would never have become a reality. God bless you!! Samuel McGill graduated from Dalhousie University with a degree in Environmental Science and Community Design.

Nuptial News

Congratulations are extended to Phillip and Ann Veinotte who were united in marriage by Dr. Ida on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010.

Birthday Greetings

Best wishes are extended to Marie Watters-Brown who is celebrating her 83rd birthday on June 1^st.

Jean Rushton WMS Spring Closing

The Jean Rushton WMS will hold its spring closing at Swiss Chalet in Lower Sackville this Thursday, June 3^rd at 12:00 noon. Those requiring a drive are asked to meet in the churchyard at 11:30 am.

Yard Sale

Volunteers are needed to help with our upcoming Yard Sale on June 19th. We need people to help sort, sell, and clean up. If you can be of assistance please call Lisa Rand (865-2237) or the Church Office (835-5966).

Volunteers Needed

Thank you to Mary Boston for volunteering to fold the bulletins. If you would be interested in helping Mary please contact the church office @835-5966 for more information.

Atlantic Baptist Women/UBWMU Convention

We will be thinking of those attending the Atlantic Baptist Women/UBWMU Convention at Crandall University this weekend. May this be a great time of fellowship and worship as well as looking after business issues.

Bayside Camp

Seniors Luncheon – June 3 from 11am to 1pm

Enjoy a time of singing your favorite hymns and hearing a few stories from the camp with friends. Register now by calling Nancy at the Camp Office (868-1237). (While there is no registration fee an offering will be collected.)

Open House – June 12 from 1pm to 7pm

Friends old and new are invited to camp for this year’s Open House. This will be a day of fun for the entire family featuring our friends 4GIVEN and Al Bernard. There’ll also be guided tours, a time of celebration, camp activities and a free BBQ. (An offering will be collected for those wishing to contribute to the summer ministry.)

Atlantic Society For Biblical Equality

Annual Members’ Meeting and Workshop at Bedford Baptist Church on Monday, June 7^th.  Pre-registration is important: Bedford Baptist Church, who is hosting At the event and providing the lunch, needs to know how many to expect. Closing date for pre-registration: May 31. Registrar: Rev. Marlene Knowles – Please pre-register by email: mknowles153@yahoo.ca phone: 835-8584. Fees: To be paid at the registration desk on arrival at the meeting. Fees cover lunch, refreshments, workshop handouts, etc. Pre-registered Members - $10.00 Pre-registered Visitors - $12.00 Non-Pre-registered

Members and Visitors - $15.00.

Workshop Leaders

Dr. Cathy Rogers - Received a BA in Sociology from ABU in 1997, a MA in 2001 and a Ph.D. in 2009 both in Sociology from UNB. From 1978 to 1995 she worked in a variety of Federal Government positions. Since 2003 she has been teaching full-time at Crandall University and is now the Assistant Professor of Sociology. She is a member of the Board of Directors and Vice-President of ASBE. 

Rev. Dr. Allison Trites - Received an honours degree in philosophy and history from UNB, a B.D. from Eastern Baptist, a Th.M. from Princeton, and a doctorate from Regent’s Park College, Oxford. In 1965 he joined the faculty of Acadia Divinity College, where he taught New Testament and Greek for 37 years, retiring in 2002. He is a member of the Board of Directors of ASBE.

Rev. Hugh McNally - Received a B.A. from Gordon and a M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell. He served in India with the Canadian Baptist Ministries for 14 years and in the CABC as a Senior Pastor for 26 years, retiring in 2000. Since then he has served on the Convention Council and taught in the Lay Pastor Training Program. He is a member of the Board of Directors and the President of ASBE.

Martha Childs-Nickerson - Received Nursing Training in Corner Brook and recently retired after 35 years of nursing at the IWK in Halifax. She is a member of the Board of Directors of ASBE. Rev. Dennis Nickerson – Has a B.Th. from Acadia and will receive a M.Th. later this year. He is serving as a pastor in the CABC.

Grand Day

The Cobequid Community Health Centre Foundation is holding its first annual “Grand Day” for Cobequid fundraiser on Sat., June 26 on Grand Lake.  It is a canoe and kayaking event that will raise money to purchase medical equipment for the Cobequid Community Health Centre.  Information can be found at pledge.cobequidfoundation.ca or call Kris Allen at 869-6128.

Open House - Christina and Hedley Ivany Place

Northwood is currently accepting residents for the long-term facility, Christina & Hedley Ivany Place located in West Bedford. The new facility will have 144 rooms for up to 156 residents. There will also be an Adult Dementia Day Program. You are invited to an Open House for faith community members on Thursday, June 3rd, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 123 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford. You will receive a guided tour of the facility and information on how your faith family can minister to the residents and staff. If you plan to attend please respond by May 31^st, @454-8311 ext. 3173 or by email at janderson@nwood.ns.ca