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The Lord’s Day
January 11, 2015
10:30 AM
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order
that you may know the hope to which he has called you.”
(Ephesians 1:18)
Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs of Praise and Worship
Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord
Our God
Forever Reign
Prayer
Greet the Family
Scripture: Lisa Lohnes
Colossians 1:15-23 (Pew Bible p. 1142)
Ministry of Music: “From the Cradle to the Cross” - Choir
Presentation of His Tithes and Our Offerings
Offertory
Hymn # 352 “A Child of the King” (v. 1-2)
*Children’s Moment
Hymn # 352 “A Child of the King” (v. 3-4)
Governance Committee
Prayer: Doug Colwell
Message: Rev. Peter Lohnes
“It Starts With the Head”
Hymn # 234 “Crown Him With Many Crowns”
Benediction
Postlude
*Children come to the front for a moment with the pastor.
There will be fellowship time in the Welcome Centre after the
service.
Welcome
Thank you for worshiping at Grace Memorial today. First time
guests may pick up a packet of information about the church and
a free gift at the kiosk. If you see notices in the bulletin that
interest you, please don’t hesitate to inquire. We would love for
you to be a part of our church family.
On Duty Jan 11
On Duty Jan 18
Tellers: Ed Stairs’ Team
Ushers: 1 Ed Stairs, 2 Alastair
Lamont, 3 Keith Tower, 4 TBC
Greeters: Nuan Chin & Edwin
Tai
Sound: Devan Gunaseelan
Media: Patrick Lim
Kiosk: Dale Sproull
Nursery: Jacqueline DeLong &
Patsy Burke
Library: Lori Schriver
Tellers: Alice Gilmore’s Team
Ushers: 1 Wolfgang Faig, Laurie
Bishop, 3 Evan Schriver, 4 Wyatt
DeAdder
Greeters: Joe & Carolyn Powers
Kiosk: Sarah Gunaseelan
Nursery: Edna Johnston, Lois
Clark
Library: Debbie/Kayla O’Connell
Deacons’ Audio Ministry
CD copies of the Services may be ordered and picked up at the
Kiosk for $2 each. Hearing aid wearers can get better reception
to hear the service by purchasing a small transistor radio to
have in the service and tuning it to 88.9 FM.
2015 Offering Envelopes
You may pick up your 2015 Offering Envelopes in the foyer. If
you are not currently using envelopes, please see Sheila to
receive a set for January. Pre authorized giving is also available
through Sheila (454-6259 or [email protected]).
Anniversary Notes:
The name of Grace Memorial (United)
Baptist Church was chosen in memory
of Grace Machum Matheson for her
dedication to Christian service in
Fredericton and later as a missionary
in India. There had been a “name our
church” meeting at the old George St
Baptist Church in January, 1964.
Suggestions were presented and this
one was approved. Grace Matheson died August 9, 1963, in
Cooner, India.
Worship Opportunities This Week:
Sunday, January 11
Library open 30 min before & after church. . . 10:00 AM
Worship Service.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AM
Handbells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 PM
Korean Sermon Discussion Class. . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 PM
Monday, January 12
Prayer Group (Pastor Peter, parlour). . . . . . . . 7:00 AM
Timothy Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM
Tuesday, January 13
ESL Class, Welcome Centre.. . . . . . . . . 9:30-11:30 AM
Executive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PM
DivorceCare, Family Centre. . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8:30 PM
Wednesday, January 14
Golden Years Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 PM
Prayer Group (Roger Richardson, parlour). . . . 6:30 PM
Special Business Meeting, Family Centre. . . . . 7:00 PM
Church Council Meeting, Family Centre . . . . . . 8:00 PM
Thursday, January 15
Orchestra Rehearsal.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15-8:30 PM
Friday, January 16
Youth Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8:30 PM
Saturday, January 17
Chinese Fellowship, parlour. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AM
Grace Memorial Baptist Church
536 Northumberland Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3K8
Tel. 458-8527; Internet: www.grace.nb.ca;
E-mail: [email protected]
Senior Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dr. Peter Lohnes
Pastor of Family Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Marilyn McCormick
Choir & Orchestra Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erma Hawkes
Seniors’ Ministry Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Robinson
Organist/Accompanist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Probert
Church Office Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale Sproull
Weekly Prayer Guide – January 11, 2015
Please pray for people in hospital and/or at home:
In Hospital: Ann Carter (OPH), Agnes DeLong, Stephanie
Pollock (Stan Cassidy)
At Home: Marg Pollock, Helen Currie, Heather Fletcher-Switzer,
Ethel Smith, Maureen Arp, Helen Ball, Mary Currie, Muriel
Duplessis, Sanford Smith, Elizabeth Sewell, Rose Marie & Paul
Patterson, Georgie Boldon, Louise Johnson, Harry Jones, Irene
Boone
Windsor Court: Daisy Kelly
Shannex: Mildred Rodger, Dorothy Wilson, Anna Tennant,
Maureen Buckingham
Paradise Villa: Gladys Hemphill
Veterans’ Health Unit: Helen White
St. Anne’s Court: Evelyn Moore, Lawrence & Ruth Steeves
Messages in January
Body Building (Building up the Body of Christ)
In Scripture one of the most frequent
and meaningful images of the Church is
“the body.” Paul wrote, “The church is
the body of Christ, and is fill by Christ in
every way.” (Ephesians 4:23) As we
begin this special fiftieth anniversary
year, we will look this month at what it
means to be the church in our time. Why
do we exist? How are we to live? Is the
church still relevant and important
today? How can we strengthen the work we are called to? We
begin this morning by remembering though we are all important
parts of the body, the Head of the Body is Christ.
Convention Prayer Update
Pray for wisdom, vision and sensitivity to God’s Spirit for our
Executive Minister, Dr. Peter Reid, as he provides leadership to
our Convention. Church to pray for: Faith Baptist Church, New
Maryland, Pastor – Pastor Larry Matthews.
Prayer Groups
Prayer groups meet in the church parlour on Monday
mornings from 7:00-7:50 AM (Pastor Peter) and
Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 PM (Roger
Richardson). Anyone is welcome to join at any time.
CBM Prayer Line
Thanks to our Canadian Baptist partners, churches and friends
who make our work possible. We have helped build homes,
share God’s Word, save lives, provide care & resources, teach
skills, send teams overseas, and raise funds to support projects
in the field. Please pray for CBM’s continued work in 2015.
Epiphany: Today is the day of Epiphany marking the end of the
12 days of Christmas. It is a celebration of the revelation of the
birth of Jesus to the wider world. Remember the people in your
life and pray on behalf of others.
Field Staff Transitions: Jonathan & Jan Mills and Ken &
Wendy Derksen will serve in Africa in 2015; Rupen & Mamta
Das are in Europe to serve the Baptist network in Europe and
the Middle East. Duane & Carin Guthrie will be in marketplace
ministry.
Annual Reports are due at the Church Office by Jan 19
Please and thank you.
Special Business Meeting
7:00 PM Wednesday, January 14
Purpose: Adoption of the Proposed New Governance Model
(Copies available in the Foyer)
If you have questions, please contact one of the Governance
Committee members before the Wednesday meeting:
Pastor Peter Lohnes (458-8527) [email protected]
Cindy DeAdder (454-4543) [email protected]
Troy Smith (363-4194) [email protected]
Carolyn Lovely at [email protected]
Grace Memorial Scent-Free Facility
Just a reminder to help make the building a welcoming place for
all people, that Grace Memorial is a scent-free facility. The use
of perfumes, scented lotions and other scented products should
be avoided. People with allergies and asthma suffer reactions
such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, breathing
problems, laryngitis, headaches and migraines. Thank you for
your Christ-like kindness in this matter.
Church Security
For the safety and security of the church building and
occupants, we ask that everyone would check to make sure
perimeter doors are closed and latched behind you when you
leave. Leaders please make sure doors are locked before
leaving.
Women’s Inter-Church Council – January 12
The World Day of Prayer Planning Meeting will be held on
Monday, January 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul’s United
Church, 244 York Street, corner of George and York. All those
interested are encouraged to attend.
DivorceCare Support Group – January 13
The next 13-week DivorceCare support group will be held on
Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM starting January 13. Register at
the Church Office 458-8527 or [email protected].
Spaghetti Dinner, St James Presbyterian Church –
January 17
Spaghetti Dinner – Saturday, January 17 at 5:30 PM at St
James Presbyterian Church, 1991 Hanwell Rd. Price $15 per
person. Reserved seating only. Please call 450-4031. Menu:
appetizer, spaghetti (meat sauce), caesar salad, garlic bread,
dessert, tea and coffee.
GriefSHare Support Group – January 19
The next 13-week GriefSHare support group will be held on
Mondays from 7:00-9:00 PM starting January 19. Register at
the Church Office 458-8527 or [email protected].