|
News Notes Rev. John E. Boyd, Editor 3 February 2012
“Using gifts God has given us to do the work God is calling us to do!” February 5th – Epiphany 5 On Sunday Renee will lead the service and I will
preach a sermon entitled Praying with Jesus. We will share Communion (open to everyone) and music will be
provided by our Senior Choir, conducted by Lynette. A special treat will
be hearing American soprano, Barbara deMaio
Caprilli. Barbara has been a wonderful addition to the Halifax community since
September 2011, as sabbatical replacement at the level of Assistant Professor,
Dalhousie University. She
will be singing “The Holy City.” The scriptures for the day are Isaiah
40:21-31;Psalm
147:1-11, 20c;1
Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark
1:29-39. We hope you will join us. Our Prayers This Week Home: Helen Milosevich, Evelyn Denton, Ellen Stott, Marjorie Fountain, Beryl Isnor, Gladys Peach, Esther Hoeg, Sharon Davis, Fraser Dewis, Mary Large, Kendra Fader and Bernice Miller, Anna Freeman and Jack Morrison. Sincere Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Marion Scott who died in Sackville, NB on January 24th. A service will be held here on Feb. 11 at 2pm. In Hospital: Jim Stanley (NHI) Happy Birthday to Gladys Peach (99) on Feb. 6; Gordon Taylor (93) on Feb. 9; Iola Stronach (95) Feb. 12. Bible Study – Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome and the Kingdom of God Join us on
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. when preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and
John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps
throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores
fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to
Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today. Filmed
in High-Definition across Turkey, Greece, and Italy with the Participant Guide
written by John Dominic Crossan, this is an exciting study of a crucial time in
the development of Christianity. For an overview, watch this YouTube video. ABF Brainstorming Session The Atlantic Baptist Fellowship is in the process of incorporating and has discovered that its current name is not available. On Saturday, February 11 at 10 First Baptist Church Halifax is hosting a “brainstorming session” for the ABF Council and all interested persons so we can come up with a new name. Join us! Congregational Meeting – Update Last week I included a message from the Diaconate regarding the ministry that had been given to the congregational meeting last month. This week I will mention a few of the other things that were decided:
Tuesday Morning Bible Study Pauline Allsop has resumed the Tuesday morning Bible Studies at 10 a.m. continuing the study of the Gospel of Mark. Coffee is on by 9:45. Valentine's Supper Mark your calendars for Friday, February 10, for the annual FBC
Valentine's Supper from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Cost is $10 each, or $30 for families
with children under 12. Tickets are on sale now. Please get yours on Sunday or
reserve them through the church office as soon as possible. Homemade
baked beans will be available for sale at the Valentine Supper, a project of
the Craft Group of the Women's Auxiliary. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper! The Board of CE will be hosting a traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb. 21st, from 5-6:30 pm. On the menu are sausages, fruit, and of course, pancakes. Tickets at the door: $6 per adult, $4 per child, or $20 per family. Drama Workshop Come
join a fun filled workshop led by Rex
Deverell to learn how your faith and drama tie together. This event will recognize
our individual journey. You will explore the intersection of creativity, faith,
and drama through theatre games, exercises and discussion. When: Friday, February 24 6:30-9pm and Saturday, February 25 9am-4pm;
Cost: $60 employed, pay what you can
for unwaged; Registration ends Feb
17th 2012; Interested? Click here to
send an E-mail. Click here for a
poster. World Day of Prayer The Women’s Interchurch Council of Canada will hold their 2012 World Day of Prayer Service, March 2, 2pm, St. James Anglican Church. The service has been written by the women of Malaysia with the theme “Let Justice Prevail”. Guest speaker: Reverend Kimberlynn McNabb, Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Halifax. A reception will follow. Evening service will be held 7pm, Mulgrave Park Baptist. Sunday Supper for ARK Our next turn to
provide suppers is March 4 and the recipe is Ham and Broccoli Bake. A
sign-up sheet and recipe are on the bulletin board outside the parlour. All ARK
recipes are on our website here. Help Needed! Every Sunday we enjoy coffee and conversation and for years Auxiliary members have prepared the coffee. More volunteers are needed, including men! Could you commit to four Sundays each year? Please call or email Eva Conn at 445-2360. Read My Blog I have posted my latest blog, Are We Allowed Up There? Listen to a Service You can listen to recordings of our Sunday services 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:
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 February February 5: Communion Service, 10:30 a.m. February 10: Valentine Supper, 6:30 p.m. February 11: ABF “Brainstorming Session”, 10-noon February 11: Memorial Service for Marion Scott, 2 p.m. February 12: Worship, 10:30 a.m. February 19: Worship, 10:30 a.m. February 21: Pancake Supper, 5 p.m. February 22: Ash Wednesday Service, 12:15 a.m. February 24-25: Drama Workshop February 26: First Sunday in Lent, 10:30 a.m. February 26: Luncheon and Annual Meeting,11:45 a.m. |
