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Sunday, February 1, 2015
MURRAY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
The Church with Heart
in the Heart of the City
175 Murray St.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 2S7
705-745-4376 (phone & fax)
or 705-745-4744
[email protected]
www.murraystreetbaptist.org
Twitter: @murraystbaptist
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Senior Minister: Rev. Dale R. Soble
Director of Music: Nola Wilson
Minister to Seniors: Rev. Evelyn Moore
Outreach Worker: Casey O. Watson
Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec
SUNDAY @ MURRAY STREET
February 1, 2015
8:00 am Breakfast Church
10:30 am Worship
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 NIV (Daily Wisdom
NIV)
Entering Into Worship
Welcome
Invitation to Worship
Prayer
*Hymn:
For the Beauty of the Earth
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Greeting Time
Hearing and Engaging God’s Word
Time with Young Worshipers
Scripture:
Colossians 3: 18 - 4:1
Anthem:
In Memory of You
Sermon:
Christian Households
Choir
Rev. Dale Soble
Responding to God’s Presence
*Congregational Response in Song:
A Christian Home
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I Will Bless Thee O Lord
vs.1 #174
O Love that Will Not Let Me Go
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Announcements
Our Gifts, Tithes and Offerings:
Offertory
*Presentation of Offering & Prayer:
Congregational Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer
The Fellowship of the Lord’s Table
*Hymn of Gathering:
Invitation to the Table
Prayer
Communion
Blessed and Sent
*Closing Song:
Lord, We Thank Thee for the Pleasure
Benediction
Choral Amen
* If able, please stand where indicated.
If you would like Intercessory Prayer following the service, please speak to Rev. Soble, Casey Watson, Rev. Moore, or
a deacon. They’d be happy to help.
W e warmly welcome you to Murray Street Baptist Church this morning. If this is your first visit, please sign one
of our Guest Books (in Webb Hall or the narthex). Please join us in Webb Hall for light refreshments following
worship.
Rev. Soble is looking for 4 or 5 homes to act as hospitality sites for Ash Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Hosts would provide coffee, tea and dessert for about 8 to 10 people. Each site will be given a small Lenten
study booklet for some small group discussion (about half an hour to 3/4 of time.) Each group can choose
how to work through the booklet. The congregation will sign up for whatever group they would like. Please
speak to Rev. Soble ASAP if you can be a host home.
Benevolent Fund: Your support of this fund enables the Deacons and Pastoral Staff to meet emergency needs of
members of our church family. Often this ministry extends beyond our membership. Contributions are made to
the Benevolent Fund on Communion Sundays. Envelopes are in the pews, or mark your regular offering envelope.
CHURCH FAMILY NEWS:
; In Hospital: Carly Cameron
( Recovering at home: Debbie Wombwell, Lyn Draper
Š Happy Birthday to Tom Gould (5th), Shirley Nicholls (6th)
! Congratulations & Best Wishes to Holly Carr and Shaun Wilson, who were married at MSBC yesterday.
We wish them well for the future. (Attn Baptist Women: If you wish to sign a card for them, please see Gerry
Crown after the service.)
j Many thanks for all your prayers, cards, phone calls and food at the time of Ray’s passing and for the cozy
comfort shawl given to me at my recent stay in hospital. All was much appreciated. I’ve bene blessed by
church friends. Thanks so much. Margery Johnson (Editor’s Note: CD’s of Ray’s Funeral are available in
church office if you missed it.)
To my MSBC family, thank you for all the prayers, caring thoughts and beautiful cards of encouragement
during my hospital stay and convalescence. I am pleased to report that I am now cancer free and it’s just a
matter of healing and getting my strength back. Praise God for your prayers and His many blessings! Lyn Draper
• You will find your copy of the 2015 Church Directory in your mailbox today. Please make the following
changes to it: Wes Hynd - add Mrs. Nadine Hynd
Tiffany Lobb - postal code is K9H 5N1, not 5W1
Doug & Helen Markwick - address should read 654, not 65
Casey & Debra Watson - remove phone no. 705-874-8403
Debbie Wombwell - correct email address is [email protected] not
[email protected].
• The latest edition of Canadian Baptist Ministries PRAYERline is posted in Webb Hall.
NEEDED: Ushers are needed for our Sunday services and other special occasions. Please consider
volunteering for this ministry and speak to Rev. Soble or Sharron Hatton if you’d like to help. Thanks in
advance for your service.
Praying Together: Praying Together is an opportunity for those interested in praying for our church and
for others who have concerns that need prayer. All are welcome to gather on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
in the Quiet Room.
Nursery & Toddlers Schedule
Today: Tracey & Tristan Wilkinson
Feb. 8: Debbie McCulloch
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Murray Street Events
• Saturday, Feb. 7 @ 7 pm: Ptbo. Medical Brigade Drug Packing night in Webb Hall. The Brigade will be in the
Philippines from February 13 - March 2. Let’s remember to pray for them!
• Tuesday, February 10 @ 12 noon: OASIS Pot Luck Luncheon and A Time of Sharing Acts of Kindness You’ve
Experienced.
• Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 1:30 pm: Baptist Women’s Great Cdn. Bible Study led by Prue Watts. Proceeds to
Congolese women.
• Sunday, February 22, 2015: Congregational Meeting following the worship service.
Feed the Hungry: Thanks so much for your provisions for our roast pork dinner. The diners were most
appreciative. There were 55 served plus 5 diners to whom Myrna & Colin Greer supplied a complete supper.
To my 10 wonderful hard-working helpers I say thanks. Our next meal is on Sunday, Feb. 22nd. Evelyn Moore
JAVA JIVE performs at the NEXICOM STUDIO at Showplace today at 2:00 p.m., in support of the Friends of
Honduran Children’s Education Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $25 each, at Showplace box office, 705-7427089 or www.showplace.org
Gilmour’s Got Talent! The Gilmour Worship Committee presents The 3rd Annual Talent Show on
Saturday, March 14 @ 7 pm. Cost:$5 per person. Desserts & Beverages to follow – proceeds to mission trip
to Bolivia. See poster in Webb Hall for details.
Community Groups Using Our Facilities
Alternatives Community Program Services, ALS Society, Bereaved Families of Ontario, Downtown Youth Space
program, FourCast Housing Drop-In, Lighthouse Drop-In, NA meeting, PCCHU, PRHC Peer Support Group,
Peterborough Singers, Tai Chi classes, Warming Room.
WEEKLY MSBC EVENTS
MONDAY
February 2
9:30 am:
Heart to Heart Bible Study
TUESDAY
February 3
9:15-11 am: The Closet (women)
10:00 am:
Staff Meeting
1-4:00 pm:
Watercolour Art Class
6:30 pm:
Beavers & Cubs: Great Murray St. Kub Kar & Beaver Buggy Rally - Spectators Welcome
WEDNESDAY
February 4
11:00 am:
Praying Together in the Quiet Room
1:00 pm:
Bible Study with Rev. Soble
THURSDAY
February 5
10-11:00 am: The Closet (men)
6:30 pm:
Scouts
SATURDAY
February 7
7:00 pm: Ptbo. Medical Brigade Drug Packing Night - Webb Hall
SUNDAY
February 8
8-9:00 am:
Breakfast Church
10:30 am:
Worship. Rev. Dale Soble preaching. Sermon: Last Words. Scripture: Colossians 4: 2 - 18.
12-1:00 pm: Handbell Choir practice
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Muffin Party & Quality Used Clothing Sale
Red Hat Table
Thursday, February 12
10:30 am - 1 pm
Muffins, Tea and Coffee - $4
Murray Street Baptist Church
Proceeds to Outreach Ministries
SPRING CLEANING EARLY
Good quality used - or new - clothing and shoes are needed for the Muffin Party & Clothing
Sale on Feb. 12.
Donations will be accepted up to & including Wed. Feb. 11.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
The Closet Committee
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