Pastor Jim Drennan April 12, 2015  CONNECT WITH US (Please Print) Date ___________________ Name _________________________ Address ________________________ “The Return of the King!” The moment we’ve been waitng for….. God’s long-suffering mercy…and His eventual judgment! A. Rev. 19:1-16 (A heavenly choir leads off…) 1. The Priority of His Return City ___________________________ ● 8:1 Province ______ Postal Code _______ ● 1,845 Home Phone ____________________ Business Phone __________________ Cell Phone ______________________ ● OT – 17 ● NT – 23/27 ● 7/10 2. The Prediction of His Return E-mail _________________________ ● Hebrews 9: 27-28 ● Jude 14-15, Enoch ________________________ ● Daniel 7: 13-14 ● Zechariah 14: 3-4  I’m committing my life to Christ  I would like to talk with someone about how to grow in my faith  I would like to be baptized  Please enroll me in the next class:  Baptism Class  Membership  I’d like to get connected/volunteer ________________________ I would like information about:  Small Groups  Women’s Ministry  Young Adults  Youth Ministry  Children’s Ministry  JOY (Just Older Youth 55+) If we can help, please complete this ‘Connection Card’ and place in the offering plate or hand to an usher. Revelation 19, 20 Alta Vista Baptist Church Exalting Christ and Loving People ●Jesus in Matthew 24:27, 29-31 3. The Portrayal of His Return. Rev 19:11 Alta Vista Baptist Church ● Throne names (4) x a l tCrowns, i n g C Robe hrist and Loving Pe ●EEyes, James Drennan senior pastor 4. The Purpose of His Return Greg McCallum pastor of youth & children’s ministries B. Rev. 20: 1-6 A Golden Age of the Kingdom: C. Rev. 20: 11-15 Final Judgement ● Daniel 12:2 ● John 5:28-29 ● Matt. 25:41 Sneak Peek: Look, Long for, Love (Rev. 22) Alta Vista Baptist Church 887 Canterbury Avenue, Ottawa ON K1G 3A3 altavistabaptist.org May God’s grace flow abundantly so that you may grow in grace and know the fullness of God. Welcome to AV! April 12, 2015 If, you are a guest today we’re glad you have joined us! Our desire is that you’ll sense the reality of God’s presence here today, that this church building will feel like home and that you will become family. We seek to provide a place of spiritual growth and community where lives can be transformed by the message of Christ. ___________________________________________ Welcome/Prayer Worship The Stone’s Been Rolled Away Jesus, Name above All Names Hallowed Be the Name Offering Prayer/Offering Worship When We All Get to Heaven #542 Holy, Holy, Holy #262 Music Ministry “Behold I Make All Things New” Message “The Return of the King!” Closing There Is A Redeemer Nancy Titley Pastor Jim Drennan Next Sunday Farewell tour-visit by Mario and Rose Bruno (FEB International), retired missionaries to Italy for 30+ years. AV Café and at 7pm ‘The Family Project’ AV Café next Sunday – Italian Theme Please bring along your favourite dish to share and also, surnames beginning with: A-M dessert and N-Z salad/finger food and or buns/garlic bread. AV in Bible Study - Building Lives by the Book 9:30am – Bible Study Classes for all ages 1. Adults – are invited to join Pastor Jim in rm. #1 (lower level) for ‘Gospel-inLife’ which is an 8 week study/conversation on the gospel and how it is lived out in all of life. First in your life, then in your community and then, out in the world. We will join author/pastor Tim Keller…bring your Bible, notes provided. 2. Women’s Class – come join Elaine in rm. #3 for ‘The Power of a Whisper Hearing God and Having the Guts to Respond’ by Bill Hybels. Learn to hear from heaven as you navigate life on earth. 3. Young Adults (C & C) – join Bernie, Lynn, Chris and Sarah in the portable for learning to tell ‘our story’ using material from ‘I AM SECOND’. 4. AV Youth – IGNITE – J/S High meet in the Prayer Room (main floor) with Pastor Greg for a study in Romans: This comprehensive Bible study will help students establish a firm foundation for their faith as we cover the sin nature, law, righteousness of God, faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. 5. AV Kids: – ages 6-11 meet in Fellowship Hall – ages 2-5 meet in rm. #2 – Nursery up to age 2 (main floor) Come Learn, Connect and Enjoy! ________________________________________________________ Ladies take note….Annual Ladies Spring Breakfast – Saturday, May 09 @ 9:30am, doors open at 9am. Speaker will be Phil Callaway (via DVD), tickets $10. and will go on sale April 26 and May 03 in the church foyer or the church office during the week. ________________________________________________________ Members take note….There’s a notice from our Board for you to pick-up at the Welcome Centre on the proposed amendment to our by-law. The Membership will vote on a motion to approve this amendment at the Member’s Annual Meeting on May 12 at 7pm. ________________________________________________________ JOY Grp. Meeting - this Thursday at 12 noon Plan on joining our ‘Just Older Youth’ for a tasty lunch; you’re not required to bring food unless contacted. Pastor Jim will be speaking along with special music provided by Nancy Titley. ________________________________________________________ Financial Update for March: Income $27,512. DMT2 for March $3,175. To-date $4,195. Expenses $21,085. + 6,427. Church is much more than a building. At AV, we want to see you growing and finding your place within our church family. _____________ I’m New – thank you for joining us, please fill out a ‘Connect With Us’ (reverse side) & let us know you were here. Attend a Newcomer’s Class to learn more about AV. _____________ Connect – Join our Adult Bible Class or Ladies Bible Class on Sundays. We also have a Ladies Bible Class ‘BreakAway’ on Tuesday mornings at 9:30a. View sermons and upcoming ministry events at altavistabaptist.org ____________ Grow – Serve – You’re needed! Whether here at AV, in your community, or across the world, be an essential part of helping others meet Jesus. If you’ve made a commitment to Jesus, we encourage you to follow Him and be Baptized (Matt. 28:19-20) Give cheerfully and sacrificially as its part of our worship. Attend a Membership Class - this will help you understand fully who we are as a church, what we believe, and how we follow Christ together. This Week….      Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. 14 – Ladies ‘Break-Away’ 9:30a 15 – Prayer Focus 7:30p 16 – JOY Grp. 12 noon 17 – Youth, D/Teams 7:30p 19 – Mario Bruno speaking, AV Café, 7p ‘The Family Project’