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Rev. John E. Boyd, Editor
10 May 2012
“Using gifts God has given us to do the work God is calling us to do!”
May 13th – Easter 6, 10:30 a.m. On this sixth Sunday in the season of Easter we honour our Mothers. Lee Nicholas-Patillo will lead the service and offer a story for the children, and I will preach a sermon entitled "Friends of God's Choosing". Music will be provided by our Senior Choir, under Lynnette’s direction. The scriptures for the day are Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; and John 15:9-17. We hope you will join us.
Our Prayers This Week Home: Helen Milosevich, Evelyn Denton, Ellen Stott, Marjorie Fountain, Beryl Isnor, Gladys Peach, Sharon Davis, Fraser Dewis, Mary Large, Bernice Miller and Roy Snair. Hospital: 1Ted Whitney (QE2 -I), Esther Hoeg (DGH). Happy Birthday to Helen Bethune who will turn 91 on May 14! Sincere Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Keith O’Hara whose death occurred on May 7. and whose funeral took place here on May 11.
It’s our 185th Anniversary Year! On September 30th this year, we mark 185 years of Christian witness as a congregation! During September we will celebrate this milestone with several activities including historical moments, a luncheon, and a special guest speaker. As has been our custom, in this Anniversary Year we have a major project to fund. On May 6th our congregation approved the installation of an elevator in our church building making all levels of our facility accessible to everyone! This is estimated to cost $285,000.00. In addition we will raise $15,000.00 for continuing Mission and Outreach programs. You can contribute now to the 185th Anniversary Fund by marking your donation “Anniversary”. Watch the bulletin and the next issue of Voices for more details, exciting news, and announcements. - David Dexter, Chair Anniversary Committee
Last Sunday the First Baptist A-Team of Debbie and I and Frank McGill completed the 2012 Walk for Memories on behalf of Alzheimer’s Society of NS. With your support we raised $1930 – Thank you!!
Newsletter Deadline The deadline for the next issue of First Baptist Voices is Monday, May 14th. This is a great way to let everyone know what your board/committee is doing.
2012 Graduates We are always proud to acknowledge our high school/college/university graduates at our June closing of Church School. Please contact the church office with your name (or the name of someone you know), the school you are graduating from, degree earned and what your future plans are. Brunswick Street Breakfast Program FBC will host Saturday breakfasts at the Brunswick Street Mission in May (except May 19) and June 2. We serve 55 - 70 and provide sandwiches for later on. The food is provided by our church from the profits of our Just Us! coffee and tea sales. Thank you to everyone who continues to purchase coffee from Community Outreach. To help in May, a sign-up sheet is outside the parlour.
Strike Out Homophobia Bowlathon On Sunday May 27th from 1-4pm, The Youth Project will host the Strike Out Homophobia Bowlathon fundraiser at Fairlanes in the Halifax Shopping Centre. Skill level is unimportant - what matters is a desire to help make a difference in the lives of youth in our community and beyond. You can join the team , collect pledges from family and friends, and come have fun bowling that afternoon - or support a member of our First Baptist Team led by Renee, Natalie Sampson and David Morse by clicking here.
Special Concert Mark your calendars for a concert with FBC and St. Andrew’s Choirs, to benefit Bryony House, here, May 27, 7:30 p.m.
Boyd’s Blog My latest blog is entitled Chosen for Friendship.
Listen to a Service You can listen to recordings of our Sunday services here. Our weekly bulletin is available here.
Volunteer Opportunities Ever wonder what kinds of things you could do as a volunteer? Here are a few opportunities and who you contact to sign up:
ABF Vincent Rushton Lecture and Luncheon Manning Memorial Chapel at Acadia University will again be the site for the annual Vincent Rushton Lecture and Luncheon sponsored by the Atlantic Baptist Fellowship on June 2nd. Rex and Rita Deverell will be the speakers. For more details and to register, click here.
Make a Donation You can conveniently make a donation to First Baptist on line through your credit card by going to this page on our website. For Offering Envelopes, or to join our Pre-authorized Offering Program (POP), contact the church office. Cards you can use during the offering are now available in the pews for those participating in POP.
Coming Events
May
11th: Funeral Service for Keith O’Hara, 2 p.m. 13th: Worship, Mother’s Day, 10:30 a.m. 19th: Plant Sale, 9-noon 20th: Ascension Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. 26th: Memorial Service for Gladys “Hon” Keddy, 3:30 p.m. 27th: Pentecost Sunday Service, Communion, 10:30 a.m. 27th: Youth Project Bowlathon, 1-4 p.m. |
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for Memories – Thank You!