sundaybulletin-12Apr2015 - Alta Vista Baptist Church

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sundaybulletin-12Apr2015 - Alta Vista Baptist Church
Pastor Jim Drennan
April 12, 2015
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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
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● 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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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….
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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’