Mario Bruno April 19, 2015  CONNECT WITH US “I Look in the Mirror and What Do I See?” Isaiah 6:1-13 (Please Print) Date ___________________ How Do I See God? (vs. 1-4) Name _________________________ Address ________________________ City ___________________________ How Do I See Myself? (vs. 5-8) Province ______ Postal Code _______ Home Phone ____________________ What do “blind eyes and deaf ears” have to do with me? (vs. 9-13) Alta Vista Baptist Church Exalting Christ and Loving People Business Phone __________________ Cell Phone ______________________ E-mail _________________________ ________________________  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 Alta Vista Baptist Church Exalting Christ and Loving Pe Greg McCallum pastor of youth & children’s ministries ________________________ 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. James Drennan senior pastor May God’s grace flow abundantly so that you may grow in grace and know the fullness of God. Alta Vista Baptist Church 887 Canterbury Avenue, Ottawa ON K1G 3A3 altavistabaptist.org Welcome to AV! April 19, 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. ___________________________________________ A warm welcome to Mario Bruno, retiring missionary to Italy with FEB International for the past 30+ years. Welcome Worship Meet With Me God of Wonders Prayer/Offering Worship Message He Is Exalted My Jesus I Love Thee “I Look In the Mirror & What Do I See?” Closing 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! Mario Bruno Stronger Please stay and join us for our AV Café after our service downstairs. Next Sunday Pastor Jim speaking on Revelation, 21:1-22:6 The New Jerusalem Heaven, Part 2 DMT2 needs your help…they’re having a garage sale, date TBA. Please put aside the following: - garage sale items for a date in May or June - we’ll also be collecting cloth grocery bags…so bring in your spare ones - old suitcases (large) to donate for bringing humanitarian needs and leaving suitcases behind - we’ll be seeking further donations and will be more specific next week. Items can be left in the donation box near the Welcome Centre. ________________________________________________________ Ladies take note….Annual Spring Breakfast - Saturday, May 09th @ 9:30am Doors open at 9am; speaker Phil Callaway (via DVD), tickets go on sale next Sunday ($10.), or can be purchased from 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. You will be voting on a motion to approve this amendment at our Annual Meeting on May 12th at 7pm. Your attention to this is appreciated! ________________________________________________________ Financial Update for March: Income $27,512. Expenses $21,085. DMT2 for March $3,175. To-date $5,285. + 6,427. Thank you, gracias for giving towards the cost of materials to build a much needed house for a family ($4800.). The team has reached their goal for this expense and it couldn’t have happened without you…to God be the glory! 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. 21 – Ladies ‘Break-Away’ 9:30a 22 – Prayer Focus 7:30p 23 – Board mtg. 7:30p 24 – Youth, ‘IMPACT’ 7:30p 26 – Pastor Jim speaking ‘The New Jerusalem - Heaven’ Part 2 Rev. 21:1-22:6