SPRING CELEBRATION POT LUCK!
Sunday, June 2, 5:30-7:30 //  This year, our typical Spring Business Meeting will be anything but typical.  We’ll be gathering together for a pot luck supper and participating in a celebration of God’s faithfulness over the past year.  If you’re part of the church family at Lewisville and have never been to a business meeting, you’ll want to make this your first one.  If you have been to a meeting in the past, expect the unexpected!  Even if you’ve yet to become a member, all are welcome (Note:  Only members are able to vote when required).  Nursery and child care for young children will be provided so bring the family, your favourite hot dish, and come celebrate with us!

Guatemala Mission Team
Team leaves for Bangor, June 5th and flies out June 6th.
Team Members – Erin Powers, Anna Powers, Heather Guptill, Adia Guptill, Miriam Robichaud, Emilie Robichaud, Crystal Knowles, Rachel Knowles, Bethany Knowles, DJ Moore, Debby Coates, Victor Vaughan, Ron Harwood, Betty-Anne Harwood, Gordon MacLeod, Stephen Moore, Sarah Melanson
Can you help? Needed are some large bags to transport items to Guatemala. (Bags will be left there.) Also, needed a guitar case to be left there as well.

Summer Bible Adventure Camp 2013
June 24th—28th 9am—noon kids entering K to Grade 5
“Lance LaChance’s Treasure Challenge… What’s the Name of the Game?” – a game show themed experience where the kids will learn what it means to be a winner in God’s eyes at the game of life. Fill out a Connect Card today if you’d like to volunteer.

Every Wednesday evening, until June 19, work nights happen for BAC. There are lots of things to be cut, traced, glued, painted, and created to be ready for “Lance LeChance’s Treasure Challenge,” taking place in just 6 short weeks. The BAC team would love to have your help! Come on out, lend a hand and have some fun! Thanks to all who collected and contributed items needed for BAC. We have enough!

Hot Dog Sunday!
Next week, May 26th, one service only at 10 am. Hot dogs will be served after the service with donations going towards sending kids to Camp Wildwood this summer. Weather permitting, a family fun time will be held at the new church property following lunch.

New Connections Lunch
Sunday, June 2 at 12:30 pm (following the second service), the Connections Team will be hosting a lunch for newcomers here at Lewisville.  If you’re new around these parts and if you have yet to attend a New Connections Lunch, this is for YOU!  Please sign up today via your Connection Card, or contact the church office for more information.

Camp Wildwood Opportunities
Camper Bible Project – If you would like to contribute by helping place a Bible in the hands of campers who don’t have one, please mark your donation “Camper Bible Project”. The cost per Bible is approximately $6.00.
Supplies – A fun and practical way you can help is with supplies. Most needed items: brooms, dustpans, paper towel, toilet paper, Kleenex, Windex, Mr. Clean or Vim, dish cloths , dish towels, liquid soap, band-aids, crayons, markers, construction paper, scissors, marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate chipits.
Summer Camp 2013 – brochures now available
Family Camp – June 28th—July 1st Guest speaker – Dr. Keith Bodner
Seniors’ Day – May 27th, 9:30—2:30 Guest speaker – Rev. Vernon Vickruck Cost $12.
Offering will be taken for sending kids to camp. Please register by calling 743-2757.

New Life Mission
30th Anniversary Fund Raising Dinner – Saturday, June 1st @ Crandall University
Cost – $25.00. Doors open at 5:30 for the silent auction. Dinner is at 6:30. Call 859-4277 and ask for Ashley or Laura for tickets to reserve your place.
Food supplies needed – cheese whiz and peanut butter
Please place in the cupboard by the main doors into the gym.
Thanks for supporting New Life in this way.

Thank you!
We would like to send a warm thanks to our Lewisville family for all the love shown at our shower! It was a fun-filled afternoon and we are so thankful for the support as we start our new adventure. Thank you so much!
Matthew Robertson & Bethany Lipscombe
Thank you!
Many, many thanks to all of you for your prayer and concern for Frank and I during Frank’s illness and passing. We were strengthened by your visits, cards, messages and certainly the food that was shared with us. Your presence at his Memorial Service was an encouragement that will never be forgotten.
Peggy and the Goodwin Family

Goldtimers
Monday, June 3, 2013 @ 12:30 Reserve the date to enjoy all the aspects of an old fashioned picnic – food , fun and fellowship. Cost $10.00.

Tidal Impact
August 3-10/Halifax
Weeklong Mission Tour
www.baptist-atlantic.ca/tidalimpact

Child Dedication Participants Today
Rowan Jeffrey Somers
Born March 24, 2013
Proud parents: Jeff and Andrea Somers

Willow Helena Dolly Noel
Born April 6, 2013
Proud parents: Jordan and Kim Noel
*Now living in Halifax, N.S.

Ruby Katherine Dail
Born April 11, 2013
Proud parents: Chris and Amy Dail

Vera Mae Garland
Born April 18, 2013
Proud parents: Joey and Kristy Garland

Happy Mother’s Day!

Guatemala Mission Team
Team leaves for Bangor, June 5th and flies out June 6th.
Erin Powers, Anna Powers, Heather Guptill, Adia Guptill, Miriam Robichaud, Emilie
Robichaud, Crystal Knowles, Rachel Knowles, Bethany Knowles, DJ Moore, Debby Coates, Victor Vaughan, Ron Harwood, Betty-Anne Harwood, Gordon MacLeod, Stephen Moore, Sarah Melanson
Haiti team arrived home safe and sound!

Summer Bible Adventure Camp 2013!
June 24—28 from 9am—noon for kids entering K to Grade 5
“Lance LaChance’s Treasure Challenge… What’s the Name of the Game?” – a game show themed experience where the kids will learn what it means to be a winner in God’s eyes at the game of life.
Please consider being a volunteer for Bible Adventure Camp this summer. It can’t happen without lots of people serving! It’s an opportunity to impact many kids in our community as well as have a ton of fun! Fill out a Connect Card today!

A big thank-you to all who collected and contributed items needed for BAC. We have enough!
Camp Wildwood News
Summer Camp 2013 – brochures now available
Seniors’ Day – May 27th, 9:30—2:30 Guest speaker – Rev. Vernon Vickruck Cost $12.
Family Camp – June 28th—July 1st Guest speaker – Dr. Keith Bodner

New Life Mission
30th Anniversary Fund Raising Dinner – Saturday, June 1st @ Crandall University
Cost – $25.00. Doors open at 5:30 for the silent auction. Dinner is at 6:30. Call 859-4277 and ask for Ashley or Laura for tickets to reserve your place.
Food supplies needed – cheese whiz and peanut butter
Please place in the cupboard by the main doors into the gym.
Thanks for supporting New Life in this way.

New Connections Lunch
Correction on the date! Please note ! Sunday, June 2 at 12:30 pm (following the second service), the Connections Team will be hosting a lunch for newcomers here at Lewisville.  If you’re new around these parts and if you have yet to attend a New Connections Lunch, this is for YOU!  Please sign up today via your Connection Card, or contact the church office for more information.

Hot Dog Sunday!
Take note! May 26th, one service only at 10 am. Hot dogs will be served after the service and donations gladly received. All proceeds will go toward sending kids to Camp Wildwood this summer. Weather permitting, a family fun time will be held at the new church property following lunch.

Saturday Night Chair Set-up
More people are needed to set up chairs on Saturday nights at 7 for approximately 40 minutes. If you can give some time and take a turn, speak to Jim Wood or call the church
office.

Annual Spring Rally
Westmorland-Kent Baptist Association of Churches (WKA)
Sunday—May 26th, 6 pm at Highfield Baptist Church

Watoto Children’s Choir
We are pleased to welcome, to both services today, the Watoto Children’s Choir.
Parents, please take note: There will only be one kids’ program for K—Gr. 4 during the second service today, May 5th, so the kids can enjoy the Watoto children’s choir during the first service.

Child dedication Sunday May 12
Any parent(s) wanting to dedicate their child(ren) next Sunday, please speak to Pastor Gordon after the service today.

Missions Teams
Monday, May 6th—Haiti team returns.
Haiti – Rene Robichaud, Adam Benson, Diane Bustin, Jillian Burlock, Justin Benson, Kim Rackham, Nicole Odishaw, Shyla Stuart, Jay Bustin
Guatemala – Erin Powers, Anna Powers, Heather Guptill, Adia Guptill, Miriam Robichaud, Emilie
Robichaud, Crystal Knowles, Rachel Knowles, Bethany Knowles, DJ Moore, Debby Coates, Victor Vaughan, Ron Harwood, Betty-Anne Harwood, Gordon MacLeod, Stephen Moore, Sarah Melanson

Summer Bible Adventure Camp 2013!
June 24—28 from 9am—noon for kids entering K to Grade 5
“Lance LaChance’s Treasure Challenge… What’s the Name of the Game?” – a game show themed experience where the kids will learn what it means to be a winner in God’s eyes at the game of life.

Bible Adventure Camp needs your help!
Please consider being a volunteer for Bible Adventure Camp this summer. It can’t happen without lots of people serving! It’s an opportunity to impact many kids in our community as well as have a ton of fun!

As in past years, we’re looking for help in lots of ways, one of which is the donation of the following supplies:
2 litre milk and juice cartons with caps
metal covers from frozen juice containers
500 ml plastic water bottles with covers
2 L pop or water bottle caps

You can bring your items and deposit them in the box in the church lobby. Stay tuned for more exciting info on Bible Adventure Camp and how you can help out!

Camp Wildwood News
Summer Camp 2013 – brochures now available
Seniors’ Day – May 27th, 9:30—2:30. Guest speaker – Rev. Vernon Vickruck Cost $12.
Family Camp – June 28th—July 1st. Guest speaker – Dr. Keith Bodner

New Life Mission
Food supplies needed – cheese whiz and peanut butter
Please place in the cupboard by the main doors into the gym.
Thanks for supporting New Life in this way.

Wedding shower
Friends and family of Bethany Lipscombe and Matt Robertson are hosting an open house community wedding shower on Saturday, May 11 in the gym. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 pm. If you would like to contribute to a group gift from our Lewisville family, see D.J. Moore , Dovie Parlee or drop your contribution off at the church office.

New Connections Lunch
Sunday, June 2 at 12:30 pm (following the second service), the Connections Team will be hosting a lunch for newcomers here at Lewisville.  If you’re new around these parts and if you have yet to attend a New Connections Lunch, this is for YOU!  Please sign up today via your Connection Card, or contact the church office for more information.

Hot Dog Sunday!
Take note! May 26th, one service only at 10 am. Hot dogs will be served after the service and donations gladly received. All proceeds will go toward sending kids to Camp Wildwood this summer. Weather permitting, a family fun time will be held at the new church property following lunch.

Church wide clean-up
This week, May 6-11, lots of volunteers are needed for cleaning and painting jobs throughout the church. Especially needed is lots of help cleaning out storage areas for “Big Garbage Pickup” on Thursday evening. If interested, please make contact through a Connect card, Connections Corner, call Dave Creighton (862-8318) or the church office. Your services would be much appreciated.

Saturday Night Chair Set-up
More people are needed to set up chairs on Saturday nights at 7 for approximately 40 minutes. If you can give some time and take a turn, speak to Jim Wood or call the church
office.

Annual Spring Rally
Westmorland-Kent Baptist Association of Churches (WKA)
Sunday—May 26th, 6 pm at Highfield Baptist Church

Message Series: “Trust Fund”
Pastor Gord

To see the bulletin announcements for this week, click here.

Worship Songs:

“As for Me” (One Sonic Society)
“Hymn Medley” (‘Tis So Sweet, Be Thou My Vision, Blessed Assurance) (Trad.)
“Above All” (Baloche)
“Jesus, Son of God” (Tomlin)

This Week’s Sermon: To access our media archive, click here.  (Check back for an updated link to this week’s sermon.)

Message Series: “Trust Fund”
Pastor Gord

To see the bulletin announcements for this week, click here.

Worship Songs:

“King of Heaven” (Baloche)
“God is Able” (Hillsong)
“Revelation Song” (Riddle)
“Holy, Holy, Holy” (Trad.)
“Cornerstone” (Hillsong)

This Week’s Sermon: To access our media archive, click here.  (Check back for an updated link to this week’s sermon.)

Message Series: “Trust Fund”
Pastor Gord

To see the bulletin announcements for this week, click here.

Worship Songs:

“Be Thou My Vision” (Trad.)
“Open the Eyes of My Heart” (Baloche)
“Be Lifted High” (Elevation Worship)

Special Music – “By Our Love” (Choir)

“10,000 Reasons” (Redman)

This Week’s Sermon: To access our media archive, click here.  (Check back for an updated link to this week’s sermon.)

Message Series: “Trust Fund”
Pastor Gord

To see the bulletin announcements for this week, click here.

Worship Songs:

“Awake My Soul” (Tomlin)
“You Are My Treasure” (Tomlin)
“Always” (Hillsong United)
“‘Tis So Sweet” (Trad.)
“Greatness of Our God” (One Sonic Society)

This Week’s Sermon: To access our media archive, click here.  (Check back for an updated link to this week’s sermon.)

Message Series: “Awake”
Pastor Gord

To see the bulletin announcements for this week, click here.

Worship Songs:

“Awake My Soul” (Mumford & Sons)
“Wake up” (All Sons and Daughters)
“Awakening” (Tomlin)
Awake My Soul (Tomlin)
Crown Him (Trad./Tomlin)
In Christ Alone (Townend/Stanfill)
We Are Saved (Baloche)
Happy Day (Hughes)

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Children’s Choir –May 5th
Next Sunday we will be hosting the Watoto African Children’s Choir. They will be performing at both services and a love offering will be taken for them.
Parents, please take note: There will only be one kids’ program for K—Gr. 4 during the second service, May 5th, so the kids can enjoy the Watoto children’s choir during the first service.

Missions Teams
Here are the folks who’ll be travelling to Guatemala and Haiti as part of our mission trips. The Haiti team left on Friday and will return Monday, May 6th. Please keep them in prayer!

Guatemala – Erin Powers, Anna Powers, Heather Guptill, Adia Guptill, Miriam Robichaud, Emilie
Robichaud, Crystal Knowles, Rachel Knowles, Bethany Knowles, DJ Moore, Debby Coates, Victor Vaughan, Ron Harwood, Betty-Anne Harwood, Gordon MacLeod, Stephen Moore, Sarah Melanson
Haiti – Rene Robichaud, Adam Benson, Diane Bustin, Jillian Burlock, Justin Benson, Kim Rackham, Nicole Odishaw, Shyla Stuart, Jay Bustin

Announcing Summer Bible Adventure Camp 2013!
Bible Adventure Camp plans are well underway and we are excited to announce this year’s “Lance LaChance’s Treasure Challenge… What’s the Name of the Game?” – a game show themed experience where the kids will learn what it means to be a winner in God’s eyes at the game of life. This happens June 24-28th from 9am—noon for kids entering K to Grade 5.

Please consider being a volunteer for Bible Adventure Camp this summer. It can’t happen without lots of people serving! It’s an opportunity to impact many kids in our community as well as have a ton of fun!

Bible Adventure Camp needs your help!
This year’s Bible Adventure Camp will be happening June 24-June 28 and we’re looking forward to another exciting week! As in past years, we’re looking for help in lots of ways, one of which is the donation of some supplies.

Here is a list of some of the items we need… and we’ve added one more item!
2 litre milk and juice cartons with caps
metal covers from frozen juice containers
500 ml plastic water bottles with covers
2 L pop or water bottle caps

You can bring your items and deposit them in the box in the church lobby. Stay tuned for more exciting info on Bible Adventure Camp and how you can help out!
Nursery Workers Needed!
Our awesome kids’ ministry, “Kidsville,” needs your help. We are in dire need of some workers/helpers/leaders for the youngest age groups (babies, toddlers). If you can help as little as once a month, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out a Connect Card or contact
andrea@lewisvillebaptistchurch.com right away!

60th Wedding Anniversary
The children of Marshall & Hazel Thompson (missionaries to Bolivia (22years) and Turkey (15 years) wish to invite their friends to the celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary and the anniversary of Marshall’s ordination. A reception will be held in the vestry of First United Baptist Church, Saturday, May 4, from 2-4 pm. Best wishes only.

Supplies Needed
New Life Mission is in need of some food supplies for the children. To help with this, for the month of April, would you please consider donating a jar of cheese whiz and/or peanut butter? Please place in the cupboard by the main doors into the gym. Thanks for supporting New Life in this way.

Invitation
The congregation is invited to this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner on May 3 at 6:30 at Crandall University. Tickets are $30 each. Phone the Alumni Office to reserve tickets 863-6459. This year’s recipients are Laura E. Selig—Class of 1996 and Malcolm W. Beckett—Class of 1974.

Notice for Seniors
If you think you might qualify for a Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit for 2013, pick up an application form in the church office, put out by the Department of Finance, Revenue and Taxation Division. They have been made available through our local MLA, Chris Collins. Application deadline date is November 30, 2013.

Movie night for Ladies
This Tuesday, April 30th, is the final meeting of our Tuesday Night Ladies group but all ladies are invited to join us to watch the movie “Courageous” and enjoy some special treats including a chocolate fountain! Bring a comfortable chair if you’d like and join us at 7 pm.

Wedding shower
Friends and family of Bethany Lipscombe and Matt Robertson are hosting an open house community wedding shower on Saturday, May 11 in the gym. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 pm. If you would like to contribute to a group gift from our Lewisville family, see D.J. Moore , Dovie Parlee or drop your contribution off at the church office.

Mission Project: Green suitcase – now it’s your turn!!!
Our midweek programs have been working hard on taking items from the green suitcase to help support our upcoming mission trips to Haiti and Guatemala. Now it’s your turn! Feel free to take any of the tabs off the wall and commit to providing an item that our teams can take for distribution to the many people they will meet on their trip. Full instructions are on the suitcase tag. Thanks for your help!

Missions Teams
Here are the folks who’ll be travelling to Guatemala and Haiti as part of our upcoming mission trips. Please keep them in prayer!

Guatemala – Erin Powers, Anna Powers, Heather Guptill, Adia Guptill, Miriam Robichaud, Emilie
Robichaud, Crystal Knowles, Rachel Knowles, Bethany Knowles, DJ Moore, Debby Coates, Victor Vaughan, Ron Harwood, Betty-Anne Harwood, Gordon MacLeod, Stephen Moore, Sarah Melanson
Haiti – Rene Robichaud, Adam Benson, Diane Bustin, Jillian Burlock, Justin Benson, Kim Rackham, Nicole Odishaw, Shyla Stuart, Jay Bustin

Bible Adventure Camp needs your help!
This year’s Bible Adventure Camp will be happening June 24-June 28 and we’re looking forward to another exciting week! As in past years, we’re looking for help in lots of ways, one of which is the donation of some supplies.

Here is a list of some of the items we need… and we need lots of them!
2 litre milk and juice cartons with caps
metal covers from frozen juice containers
500 ml plastic water bottles with covers

You can bring your items and deposit them in the box in the church lobby. Stay tuned for more exciting info on Bible Adventure Camp and how you can help out!

Youth Leaders Needed!
There are some exciting youth events coming up this spring and summer. If you are interested in volunteering as a leader for either of these, please fill out your Connect Card or speak to Pastor Rene.

University/College Grad List 2013
Crandall University – Ed Program—Kemoy Shaw, Serge Vautour, Kyle Young
Other programs—Taylor Murray, Colton Conrad, Corbin Birch,
Ben Bedecki, Tyler Burts, Alyson MacMillan, Rachael Keetch
NBCC—Brenda-Lee Bedard, Melissa Gallagher, Frances Hebert

The Finish Line 2013
// Wednesday, April 24th // 6:30 p.m. //
On Wednesday, April 24, you’re invited to THE FINISH LINE – a closing celebration for our Speedway and Wee Worship kids. The night will be jam-packed full of songs, games, awards, treats and a special mini-musical presentation by our Wee Worshippers called *The Star Factor*! Are you not normally part of the fun on Wednesday nights? Come anyway! We want the biggest crowd ever as our kids celebrate the final lap for the 2012-2013 year. Bottom line? You don’t want to miss THE FINISH LINE!

Small Groups – Sign up today
We will be placing a renewed focus on small groups starting in April 2013 and several new groups are starting up. We’d love for you to get involved! You can sign up via your Connect Card or at Connections Corner today!

Coffee House/Silent Auction
// Friday, April 19th // 7-9pm // $5 Admission //
There will be all kinds of great items to bid on, some fantastic homegrown talent, and refreshments to boot! All proceeds go to support our upcoming mission trips to Guatemala and Haiti. Please contact Debby Coates if you have any (new) items or services that we could auction off. Also needed are muffins and coffee & tea supplies.

Nursery Workers Needed!
Our awesome kids’ ministry, “Kidsville,” needs your help. We are in dire need of some workers/helpers/leaders for the youngest age groups (babies, toddlers). If you can help as little as once a month, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out a Connect Card or contact
andrea@lewisvillebaptistchurch.com right away!

Farewell Potluck with Rebecca Alward
// Sunday April 14th // 4:30pm
Rebecca Alward, our former partner-in-mission through Canadian Baptist Ministries, has completed her work in Bolivia, and will be joining us for a ‘farewell’ evening. Please bring a dish to share. We will also be having a money tree as an appreciation gift for Rebecca as she finishes with CBM.

Partner In Mission Update
Check out the bulletin board for the latest update from Aaron & Erica Kenny.