Worship Service
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Pastor: Rev. Doug Anderson
Music Director: Brenda Thorne
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: * Come, Christians, Join to Sing (v.1) #87
Prayer of Invocation
Songs of Praise: *God, You Spin the Whirling Planets #24
* Crown Him with Many Crowns #317
Prayer of Confession
Ministry of Music: Seek Ye First
Responsive Reading: Psalm 24:1-6 Lynda Anderson
The Scriptures: Colossians 1:9-14
Song of Preparation: * Open the Eyes of My Heart #656
Sermon: “Living to Please God”
Hymn: * Living for Jesus
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings: Refiner’s Fire
Response: * Take My Life and Let It Be(v.1,4) #466
Closing Hymn: * All the Way My Saviour Leads Me #505
Benediction
*You are invited to stand
All songs used by permission CCLI# 293108
Greeting You Today:Sandra Spratt and Lynn Gough
Transportation Next Sunday: Marten Sissing
In-Pew Activities for Children & Nursery Care
We welcome all visitors to First Baptist Church and are delighted that you have joined usfor our Worship Service. Following the service, we invite everyone to stay and join us for refreshments in the Friendship Room.
This Week at FBC
Office Hours: Judy will be in the office on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am - 1 pm. Office is closed Tuesday.
Monday: 6:30 pm ~ FB Women. All men and women are invited to gather for dessert after which Lola Mather-Dyer will tell us of her recent mission trip to Cuba. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday: 1:30 pm ~ Choir Practice
Wednesday: 7:30 pm ~ Quarterly Business Meeting to be held in the lower hall.
Thursday: 9:30 am ~ Ladies Bible Studywill be held at the home of Ruth Ross. All ladies are invited to come together for a time of fellowship and study in the Gospel of John. Coffee is on by 9:30, study at 10 am.
7:30 pm ~Evening Bible Study resumesand will be held atCaressant Care. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Friday: 1:00 pm ~A time of prayer for God’s direction for our church as we think through together God’s mission for us today. Meet in the Pastor’s office.
Next Sunday:10:30 am~Worship Servicewith Pastor Doug
Sermon: “Fixed on the Center” / Scriptures: Col. 1:15-23
Advance Notice:
Thursday, September 29th 12:00 noon ~ “ALF” at Swiss Chalet. There is a sign-up sheet available in the foyer if planning to attend.
Saturday, October 1st 9:00 am ~ Men’s Breakfast will be held at the Olympic Restaurant. All men are welcome. If planning to attend, please “sign-up” on the list available in the foyer.
Monday, Oct 3rd ~ Adelaide Soup Bowl begins their 2016/2017 season. Lunches served Mon, Wed, Fri from 12 noon-12:45 pm.
For Your Information
The large print of Our Daily Bread is available in the foyer today.
Custodial Duties ~ There is need for people to do custodial duties for the month of October. Please speak to Norm Ellis if you can help in this way.
Accessibility Project for the Lift ~ Funds are still needed towards the total cost of the lift. It was voted unanimously at the June 2015 Quarterly Business Meeting to raise the funds. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Canadian Bible Society ~ Remember to save your postage stamps. Please trim to ¼" and place in box available in the foyer.
While You ArePraying….
- Drumbo Baptist Church, Dr. Mark Steinacher
- Jean & Gordon Allan
- Laura Bragg / Peter Croves / Russell Carey
- Gladys Cook and Roger Cook / Rika Himmelman / Leo Ott
- Alva Fair / Phil & Cathie Fraser / Alice Hart
- Sheila Lewis / The Ross Family – Jack / Ted Spratt
If you would like to have your name appear here on our prayer list, please contact the church office.
Expression of Thanks
The Board of Christian Development would like to thank all those who participated and helped with the Welcome Back Luncheon. Special thanks to Norm & Dorothy Ellis and Alan Ross for presenting the pictures from Vacation Bible School.
Note from Pastor Doug ~ As we think about God’s call to us, it may be helpful to read these two books: Autopsy of a DeceasedChurch, by Thom Rainer, and The Art of Neighbouring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon. A few copies of these books are available to share or you may want to purchase them.
Denominational News
Wednesday, Sept 21st 7:30 pm ~ Paris Baptist Church invites you to a missions evening with Bruno and Kathleen Soucy- Latin American Missions Team leaders.
Sunday, Sept 25th 7:00 pm ~ Burtch Baptist Churchinvites you to celebrate their 147th Anniversary featuring an evening of music with “Lifted Up” from Simcoe.
Sunday, Sept 25th 7:00 pm ~ First Baptist Church, Ingersoll invites you to an evening of Gospel Music in the Church with Roger & Shirley Pavey from Peterborough. Please see poster on bulletin board for more information.
Tuesday, Oct 4th 7:30 pm ~ Ordination Council for Pastor Ryan Marthinson will be held at Queensway Baptist Church, Brantford. 2 Lay-delegates are needed.
Sunday, Oct 16th 6:45 pm ~ First Baptist Church, Brantfordis holding their 3rd Forum for Dialogue series and everyone is invited to attend. Guest speaker is one of North American’s most respected Christian Leaders, Dr. Tony Campolo. Topic for the evening is Love Changes Everything. Free admission. Please see poster on bulletin board for more details.
Saturday, Oct 22nd 5:00 pm ~ Burtch Baptist Church Annual Roast Beef Supper. Everyone is welcome. $15.00 for adults, $5.00 kids 5-11, and under 5 free. For Tickets call 519-750-1127.
Community Notice
Saturday, Sept 24th ~ BeginningsFamily Services PregnancyCare Centre invites you to their “25th Anniversary Banquet” to be held at Maranatha CRC. Roast Beef & Chicken Dinner/Silent Auction and Balloon Pop. Doors open at 5:30 pm followed by Dinner & Program at 6:00 pm. Tickets $25each or $180for a table of 8 ~ Call 519-421-2127. Please see poster on bulletin board
Sunday, October 2nd ~ Oxford 1st Annual Defeat Depresssion Walk for Mental Health. Registration: 10:30 am/Start time: 11:00 am at Southside Park. Proceeds go to Oxford Self-Help Network. For more details, please see poster on bulletin board.
Saturday, October 15th 10:30 am ~ Fundraiser Auction Sale
will be held in the Church Hall at Knox Presbyterian Churchin support of their Tower Restoration project. Antiques, handmade furniture, household items, gift certificates, gift cards, personal services, food items, tours. Lunch available. Everyone is welcome.
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Oxford Presbytery Rufugee Sponsorship Committee
The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for the last Tuesday in October, the 27th, at 6:30 PM at St. David's. The Mira family is adjusting well to life in Canada. Mohamad and Manal have started attending formal ESL classes at Blossom Park on a daily basis. Maysam and Mayam are attending Laurie Hawkins Public School in Ingersoll. Sama is in daycare in Woodstock. Transportation is an ongoing need, shuttling the family between Ingersoll and Woodstock. There is a drop-in Open House scheduled for St. David's on Sunday, October 2nd between 1:00 - 3:00 pm. All are welcome to come and meet the family and the committee over coffee and cookies. As always, if interested in more information or in getting involved, please contact Peter Ruehlicke.