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 “Love You, Lord” – Laurie Klein (Arr. By Fred Bock)

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 “Quiet As A Mouse”  Dorothy Hughes

*Worship Song “Be Still and Know That I Am God” Psalm 46:10 

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

Tithes and Offering

Offering & Offertory Prayer 

 Offertory  “Give Thanks Unto God” (E.L Ashford)

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

Prayers of the People Pastor Bob

Ministry of Music “O Sing A New Song” (Psalm 96 – W. Argil)  Sanctuary Choir

The Ministry of the Word

Scripture 2 Timothy 1:1-7 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 211)

 Mark 10:13-16 (Pew Bible, NT pg. 46)

Sermon “My Mom’s Influence”   Pastor Ida

*Hymn #90 “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”

Benediction

Postlude “Trumpet Tune in F” (Roy Brunner)

Serve the Lord Your God with All Your Heart

Total offering for Sunday, April 25, $10,117.68

(Automatic debit weekly offerings are included in totals)

Worship Attendance

Morning Service

 Last Week: 188 Year Ago: 202

Hike for Hospice

The Hike realized $27,800, a great start for renovations and upgrades that need to be done. Many thanks to the participants from our congregation who took part in the walk. For additional information please visit the website www.hospicehalifax.com.

Beacon House

The ten top items needed by Beacon House for the month of May are: baby formula, baby food(fruit), flour, juice, cheese whiz chunky soup, canned meats, pasta, toilet paper, and items for hygiene such as shampoo, soap, deodorants.

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: Ruth & Russell Fenton; Melvin, Janette, Erin, Samantha, Haley and Maggie Fiander; Marjorie Fleming, Margaret & Peter Foote.

Sunday Prayer Link

Today is Mother’s Day. Please pray for Mums in particular, but also for all women, that they will have the godly wisdom, maturity and fortitude to help shape our homes and communities to be places of protection, nurture and growth for all.

Child Dedication Service

On Sunday, May 30, we will be having a Presentation of Children and the Dedication of Parents to Their Christian Nurture service. If you would like to present your child please contact Pastor Bob or Pastor Ida. @ 835-5966 or speak with them directly.

Journey From the Fall

No Small Groups this Sunday night so as to give people opportunity to attend the free documentary, “Journey from the Fall”, which features Hein & Trinh Truong’s journey from Vietnam to Malaysia to Canada. This will take place this Sunday may 9th

@7:00 pm at Pier 21 in Halifax. In 1980, BBC sponsored the Truong family and this movie will portray some of the ordeals they experienced. See http://www.pier21.ca/ for more information and trailer. Unlike previous movies about the Vietnam War, this movie was directed by a Vietnamese American and reveals the horrors of the re-education camps and the exodus of the "boat people", of which many refugees who were sponsored to Nova Scotia experienced.  The Truong family would love to have you join them in watching this movie. 

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.

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, Next 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.

Anniversary Congratulations

Belated congratulations to Bob & Betty Short who celebrated their 56^th wedding anniversary on May 8th, 2010.

Thank you

Our Clothing Fair realized $978.22. ($489.11 went to Haiti Mission and 489.11 went to Bayside Camper)  Special thanks to Jean Woodworth, Gillian Davidson, Brenda Ogden, Goldye Smith, Nancy Ohsberg, Beryl MacKinnon, Faye & Ralph Miller, Tanya & Graham Starratt, Wanda Tingley, Janice & Doug Burke, Cathy MacMullin, Sandra McKinnon, Andrea, David, Michael, & Jason McCurdy, Susan Scott and Pastor Ida.

Christian Rock Concert

Coming on Friday, May 21, Christian Rock Concert at Faith Baptist 7:30pm, Stokil Drive in Lower Sackville. Bands: Jon Bryant, Robot, and Trip Meter. Tickets $5.00

ADC Trip to the Holy Land

A group of 61 people including Dr. Harry Gardner, President of ADC, and two professors, Doctors Glenn Wooden and Craig Evans and their spouses, students from ADC and folks throughout the Atlantic Provinces are on an Inspirational and Study Tour of Israel, May 1 to May 12. One of the students who went was Miriam MacDonald, our SFE student. She is taking a credit course on Modern Israel and the Old Testament, which will be an extensive photo-journal essay. Please be in prayer for their safety and blessing.

Plant Sale

The Floral Committee is organizing a Plant Sale for May 22^nd. We are looking for donations of perennials, bushes, bulbs (Iris, Dahlias, Glads). Ice cream and margarine containers or cut down milk cartons can be used for transplanting. If you can help, plants can be left at the church office from Wednesday, May 19 to Friday, May 21 from 9-12noon. Please indicate plant’s name and color if known. Also a Garden Accessories table is planned. Donations of tools, bird feeders, garden accents or garden books would be appreciated. Any questions call Sandra @ 835-5893.

Do you like to HIKE?

There will be a group hike taking place on Saturday, May 15th up Labrador Castle near Chester.  Please meet in the church parking lot at 9:30am and bring a bag lunch.  Minimum age is 12.  If you are between 12 and 15 years old, please bring a parent or adult with you.  There are sections of this hike that are steep, so discretion is advised if you have difficulty with rugged terrain.  This is a good opportunity to bring a relative, friend, neighbour, or co-worker along for some quality conversation on the trail.  (Rain date is May 29th.  If it is raining or the forecast is for rain, we will use the rain date as the

rocks will be very slippery if wet.)

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

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

Graduates of 2010

There is a sign-up sheet available in the foyer for our 2010 Graduates. If you are graduating from High School, College or University please let us know. If you wish, you may email your information to the church office at office@bedfordbaptist.ca  Thank you.

Congratulations to Rev. Gary Myatt

Congratulations Gary, on receiving the 2010 Verda Rachon Award of excellence from CAPPE. (Canadian Association Pastoral Practice and Education).

Incorporation of the Canadian Atlantic Baptist Convention

On Saturday, May 15, 2010, the Halifax Region United Baptist Association is hosting a morning meeting from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Bedford Baptist Church to discuss the third draft of the General Operating Bylaw. We will be discussing the rights, responsibilities and expectations of members in the new Convention and the questions that remain to be answered regarding local church autonomy and the impact all these changes will have on all of us. Pastors, deacons, moderators, church clerks, church members, as well as Association council members should attend this half day workshop. Delegates to Oasis in August should find it helpful in increasing their understanding of the document so that more informed decisions can be made when the General Operating Bylaw comes to a vote. Please plan to attend this very important meeting.

Region IV Music Rally

On Tuesday, May 11th, 7:15pm, come and join us in singing the great hymns of the faith and hearing special music at First Baptist, Prince St., Truro. Offerings will be used in support of programs of Region IV. See poster of bulletin board. Each year the Region celebrates a music rally in Truro. This year the focus is on celebrating our pastors in small but effective churches. We would love to have you fellowship with the whole of Region IV. This should promise to be a wonderful service.

Art Show

Gillian McCully, a member of the 14^th Palette Art Group, invites you to an art show at Bedford Place Mall from May 12^th to 15^th. Come and see the exhibit; your visits and comments are appreciated.

Birthday Party

You are invited to Peggy Fifield’s 90th birthday party which is being celebrated at St. John’s Anglican church hall, Lower Sackville, May 15th 1- 3:00pm.

Available in the foyer

The following items are available for pick up in the foyer. The Mosaic (a CMB publication), Our Daily Bread for June, July, August, and the May calendar. Please don’t forget to check the bulletin board for upcoming events taking place in the community.

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease, and the impact it makes, presents significant challenges for patients, family, friends and caregivers. Understanding these challenges and sharing our questions and concerns has the potential to shape attitudes and foster strategies which can bring help to those dealing with the affect of this disease in their daily lives.  A workshop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, in the church parlor of First Baptist Church, Dartmouth, with Dr. Lara Hazelton, a geriatric psychiatrist operating out of the Nova Scotia Hospital, Dartmouth and John Dicks, an occupational Therapist with Seniors Mental Health at the Nova Scotia Hospital. The workshop will consist of a presentation and a question and answer session. Refreshments will follow.