FSBC E-News: Mar. 28, 2024

FSBC E-News: Mar. 28, 2024

Welcome to the last edition of FSBC E-news in March. Greetings before the Easter weekend!

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests at our beautiful location this week.

FSBC Good Friday and Easter Services

Fri. Mar. 29, 3:00 PM Good Friday Music Service with Communion.
– Pastor Rachel will continue her Lent & Easter sermon series “Receive and Deliver”.
– The message will be “It’s not me, it’s you.” (Lk 23:27-31)

Sun. Mar 31, 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM Easter Sunday Gatherings.
– Please note the Easter Sunday Service time.
– 9:00 AM Easter Breakfast
– 10:00 AM Easter Music & Celebration Service
– We will come together and learn the “RESURRECTION HYMN”. Pre-learn it here: https://youtu.be/ET65Y1r3YeQ?si=pqzPCEaYJOfNJ7gS
– Pastor Rachel will deliver the final sermon of this season’s series: “Receive and Deliver”.
– The sermon will be “What Day is It?” ( Lk. 23:50-56)

Thoughts to Follow

  • The original Greek word that is translated as loss/lose/lost…Just as in our expression in English – “Have you lost your mind?” – it is not asking how come you cannot find where your brain is, to “lose” doesn’t mean you cannot find some thing or someone. It is actually a very heavy word. To lose actually means to kill, to destroy. To lose your life here means to destroy fully, to put out of the way completely, to entirely ruin it, or put it more plainly, to kill it.
  • The kingdom of God means it’s all about the king’s rule, not ours. … whether we like God to be the king is not a factor. …It is about his rule and his sovereignty…and we are required by Him to participate, contribute and work hard for Him. Because we understand that whatever it may be, the bottom-line is that we never wish to be God’s enemies. We see what happens to His enemies in this parable? Jesus already has made it plain, “Those who seek to save their lives will LOSE them”. (Lk. 17:33a)
  • But If we don’t want to be God’s enemies, then consider how much we would gain as in this parable? 1) He will not condemn us to die as we deserve. AND 2) We will even be rewarded to be His kingdom’s co-rulers, to reign with Him, and we will rule with God one day. 3) What’s more, meanwhile, we are still on earth living this life, we are no longer slaves to a guilty conscience. …On the contrary, by the Spirit’s grace, we do not need to be ruled over by sin, and we have the power to rule over …our sinful nature, to overcome our desire to sin, and grow in holiness. For Jesus also said, “Those who seek to lose their lives will save it” (Lk. 17:33b). Save it means He will rescue us from DEATH!! He came to seek and save the lost.

“Parable Before the Palms.”
What do pastors do when there are no palm leaves for Palm Sunday?
Rev. Rachel Kwan. 11:00 AM, Sunday Service, 2024-03-24. Fundy Seaside Baptist Church, NB, Canada.

Rev. Rachel Kwan. 11:00 AM, Sunday Service, “Parable Before the Palms.” 2024-03-24.

Prayer Group

Season Focus: Cultures in the World
Upcoming Dates: April 9, 23, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:15 PM

Join Pastor Rachel to pray for the church, the community, and the world. During this season, we will be learning about Canadian Baptist Ministries in Africa, the work they are involved in, the people and the cultures they are serving. Together, we will discover how God is moving in the hearts of people around the world.

  • See you on your devices via the following Zoom link. Same link every week.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89623612156
    (Meeting ID: 896 2361 2156)
  • Alternatively, you can dial one of the following telephone numbers on your phone (Audio only – no video):
    • +17806660144,,89623612156# Canada
    • +12042727920,,89623612156# Canada
  • The Zoom link to the gathering is also on our website on the Gatherings page. Scroll down the page to find “Praying Around the World” then click on the Zoom link there.
  • Note: It is not necessary to install the Zoom App to attend the Zoom meeting. All it takes is to click on or dial the designated link/ phone number as listed above when it is the meeting start time.

Church Giving Envelopes

If you would like offering envelopes for your donations towards the church’s expenses and/or the causes the church supports, please let us know or email us at fundyseasidechurch@gmail.com

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Have a blessed Easter weekend.
May God bless you all!

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