January 2, 2024

TIME CHANGE
We will continue meeting at 1:00 pm, and may continue at 1:00 pm going forward. The potluck will be the week after next (January 14).

LOOKING FORWARD
As we wrap up our series on Ezra-Nehemiah by the end of January, we will head into Hebrews. Floyd will preach on Nehemiah 11 and 12, then Rod will preach on Nehemiah 13 and the introduction to Hebrews.

THE CHURCH APP
We will not be continuing our hosting with Subsplash, which includes the app. The app messaging will be discontinued in January, so we will use Signal messenger. The newsletter will be sent by email and available on the website. All giving history has been maintained and receipts will be issued in early 2024.

SONLIGHT CRC BUILDING
There are a number of work items that are required for the building. This includes the possibility of upgrading the speaker wiring and/or sound system, roof repairs, security updates. If someone would be able to assist with the interface with Sonlight, please let Rod or Floyd know.

THE BAPTIST CATECHISM
Question 46: Where is the moral law summarily comprehended?
Answer: The moral law is summarily comprehended in the ten commandments. <sup>1

1</sup> Deuteronomy 10:4; Matthew 19:17

Sunday, January 7
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
1:00 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Nehemiah 11.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod will lead as we go through the New Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

December 4, 2023

Potluck Next Week
 On the second Sunday of each month, we have a potluck. Bring anything to share. Clean up with be families with last names starting with M-Z. 

The Baptist Catechism
Question 44: What is the duty which God requireth of man?
Answer: The duty which God requireth of man is, obedience to his revealed will. <sup>1

1</sup> Micah 6:8; 1 Samuel 15:22

Sunday, November 26
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Isaiah 6.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod will lead as we go through the New Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

November 20, 2023

Practical Matters
Sonlight CRC has raised the rent from $1000 per month to $1100 per month. Our current vendor for website hosting, livestreaming, financial tracking, mobile app, and chat messaging has also increased the monthly fees. Rod is looking at alternatives - there are no alternates that include chat messaging, meaning we may have to use an app such as Signal Messenger. If anyone has suggestions for alternatives, please let Rod know.
 
The Baptist Catechism
Question 44: What is the duty which God requireth of man?
Answer: The duty which God requireth of man is, obedience to his revealed will. <sup>1

1</sup> Micah 6:8; 1 Samuel 15:22

Sunday, November 26
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Nehemiah 10.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod will lead as we go through the New Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

November 13, 2023

Missions
The latest newsletter from Tim Killillay and Family is available here.

Practical Matters
Sonlight CRC has raised the rent from $1000 per month to $1100 per month. Our current vendor for website hosting, livestreaming, financial tracking, mobile app, and chat messaging has also increased the monthly fees. Rod is looking at alternatives - there are no alternates that include chat messaging, meaning we may have to revert to using Signal Messenger. If anyone has suggestions for alternatives, please let Rod know.
 
The Baptist Catechism
Question 42: What shall be done to the wicked, at the day of judgment?  
Answer: At the day of judgment the bodies of the wicked, being raised out of their graves, shall be sentenced, together with their souls, to unspeakable torments with the devil and his angels for ever. ^1
1 John 5:28–29; Matthew 25:41, 46; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9

Sunday, November 19
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Nehemiah 9.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod will lead as we go through the New Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

November 5, 2023

Memberships
Sulley Winter and Aaron Cross have been put forward for membership.

Potluck
Next week, November 12, is our monthly potluck.

Missions
We have decided to assist Aaron Cross with expenses for work with Good News Ambassadors and Bibles for Muslims.

As well, Tim Killillay and Family are currently active in planting and establishing local churches in Peru (newsletter available here). Their church plant needs to build a wall on the building, for which we plan to contribute. A video describing the need is available here.


The Baptist Catechism
Question 42: But what shall be done to the wicked at their death?  
Answer: The souls of the wicked shall, at their death, be cast into the torments of hell, and their bodies lie in their graves, till the resurrection and judgment of the great day. ^1
1 Luke 16:23–24; Acts 2:24; Jude 5, 7; 1 Peter 3:19; Psalm 49:14

Sunday, November 12
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Nehemiah 8.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod is leading as we go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

October 30, 2023

The Baptist Catechism
Question 41: What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
Answer: At the resurrection believers, being raised up in glory,¹ shall be openly acknowledged, and acquitted in the day of judgment, ² and made perfectly blessed, both in soul and body, in the full enjoyment of God ³ to all eternity. ^4
1 1 Corinthians 15:43
² Matthew 25:23; Matthew 10:32
³ 1 John 3:2; 1 Corinthians 13:12
⁴ 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

Sunday, November 5
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Nehemiah 7.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod is leading as we go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

October 23, 2023

Memberships
Sulley Winter is being put forward for membership. Please take a moment to get to know him spiritually.

Fall Members Meeting
Our fall meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, at 7 pm. The meeting will be at 139 Cannon Street. The agenda is available here.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 40: What benefits do believers receive from Christ at their death?
Answer: The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness,¹ and do immediately pass into glory;² and their bodies being still united to Christ,³ do rest in their graves⁴ till the resurrection.^5
1 Hebrews 12:23
² 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6, 8; Philippians 1:23; Luke 23:43
³ 1 Thessalonians 4:14
⁴ Isaiah 57:2
⁵ Job 19:26-27

Sunday, October 29
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Nehemiah 6.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod is leading as we go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

October 16, 2023

Memberships
Shauna Casey and Sulley Winter are being put forward for membership. Please take a moment to visit with them and get to know them spiritually.

Fall Members Meeting
We seek to have a members meeting twice per year, in the spring and the fall, to gather input and provide reports on the business of the church. Our fall meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, at 7 pm.

Gospel of Grace Fellowship 10-year Celebration
We are all invited to the Gospel of Grace Fellowship 10-year celebration on Saturday, October 21 at the Lackey Acreage. Details are available here. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 39: What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
Answer: The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience,¹ joy in the Holy Spirit² increase of grace,³ and perseverance therein to the end.^4
1 Romans 5:1–2, 5
² Romans 5:5, 17
³ Proverbs 4:18
⁴ 1 John 5:13; 1 Peter 1:5

Sunday, October 22
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Nehemiah 5.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod is leading as we go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

October 9, 2023

Memberships
Shauna Casey and Sulley Winter are being put forward for membership. Please take a moment to visit with them and get to know them spiritually.

Gospel of Grace Fellowship 10-year Celebration
We are all invited to the Gospel of Grace Fellowship 10-year celebration on Saturday, October 21 at the Lackey Acreage. Details are available here.

Fall Members Meeting
We seek to have a members meeting twice per year, in the spring and the fall, to gather input from members and provide reports on the business of the church. Our fall meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, at 7 pm.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 38: What is sanctification?
Answer: Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace,¹ whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God,² and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.<sup>3

1</sup> 2 Thessalonians 2:13
² Ephesians 4:23-24
³ Romans 6:4,6; 8:1

Sunday, October 14
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Nehemiah 4.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres). Rod is leading as we go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice is on Thursdays at 7pm at 139 Cannon St. Quizbooks are in and available from Jo or Tommy. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

October 2, 2023

Potluck
The second Sunday of each month is potluck. Bring whatever you have to share. The motivation is fellowship. Please don't let this be a burden - we really do mean "bring whatever you wish to share".

The Baptist Catechism
Question 37: What is adoption?
Answer: Adoption is an act of God’s free grace,¹ whereby we are received into the number and have a right to all the privileges of the sons of God,<sup>2

1</sup> 1 John 3:1
² John 1:12; Romans 8:14-17

Sunday, October 8
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Nehemiah 3.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
We will meet on Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres) to go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice is on Thursdays at 7pm at 139 Cannon St. Quizbooks are in and available from Jo or Tommy. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

September 25, 2023

Bibles for Muslims
The update banquet for Bibles for Muslims and Aaron Cross scheduled for September 28.  For tickets and information, or if you are able to help set up during the day that Thursday, please contact Aaron (306-526-9630). For more information, see the invitation below.

Bible Studies
There will be a mid-day bible study for the ladies beginning in September. Please ask Karen for details. The mid-week family bible study in Titus continues at Rod & Jo's place (3570 Waddell Cres) at 7 pm on Tuesdays - this is for all ages.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 36: What is justification?
Answer: Justification is an act of God’s free grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins,¹ and accepteth us as righteous in his sight,² only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us,³ and received by faith alone.<sup>4

1</sup> Romans 3:24–25; 4:6–8
 ² 2 Corinthians 5:19, 21
 ³ Romans 5:17-19
 ⁴ Galatians 2:16; Philippians 3:9

Sunday, October 1
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Nehemiah 2.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
We will meet on Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres) to go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice is on Thursdays at 7pm at 139 Cannon St. Quizbooks are in and available from Jo or Tommy. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

September 18, 2023

Membership
We are pleased to putting Shauna Casey forward for membership. Please take a moment to introduce yourself to Shauna, get to know her, and give her the opportunity to get to know you.

Bible Study
We meet Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house at 3570 Waddell Cres. We are studying our way through Titus. This bible study is for all ages, everyone is welcome, invited and encouraged to attend.

Bible Quizzing
Bible quizzing has resumed on Thursdays, at 139 Cannon St., from 7 to 9 pm. We are memorizing Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 35: What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life?
Answer: They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification,¹ adoption,² sanctification, and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from them.<sup>3 

1</sup> Romans 8:30
² Ephesians 1:5
³ 1 Corinthians 1:30

Bibles for Muslims
The update banquet for Bibles for Muslims and Aaron Cross scheduled for September 28. If someone is available to help set up during the day that Thursday, please Aaron know. For more information, see the invitation below.

Sunday, September24
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Nehemiah 1.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
We will meet on Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres) to go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice is on Thursdays at 7pm at 139 Cannon St. Quizbooks are in and available from Jo or Tommy. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

September 11, 2023

Bible Study
We will meet this Tuesday at Rod and Jo's house at 3570 Waddell Cres. to begin our study through Titus. This bible study is for all ages; everyone is invited and encouraged to join us.

Bible Quizzing
Bible quizzing resumes this Thursday, September 14, at 139 Cannon St., from 7 to 9 pm. We are memorizing Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 34: What is effectual calling?
Answer: Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit,¹ whereby convincing us of our sin and misery,² enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ,³ and renewing our wills,⁴ he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ freely offered to us in the gospel.<sup>5 

1</sup> 2 Timothy 1:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
² Acts 2:37
³ Acts 26:18
⁴ Ezekiel 36:26-27
⁵ John 6:44-45; Philippians 2:13

Bibles for Muslims
The update banquet for Bibles for Muslims and Aaron Cross scheduled for September 28. If someone is available to help set up during the day that Thursday, please Aaron know. For more information, see the invitation below.

Sunday, September 17
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Ezra 10.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
We will meet on Tuesdays at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres) to go through Titus. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend this 7-8 week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice is on Thursdays at 7pm at 139 Cannon St. Quizbooks are in and available from Jo or Tommy. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

September 4, 2023

Bible Study
We will meet this Tuesday (September 5) at Rod and Jo's house at 3570 Waddell Cres. for fellowship and discussion about resetting mid-week the regular mid-week bible study and prayer meeting. This is your chance to provide input into what you'd like to have for mid-week bible study.

Bible Quizzing
Bible quizzing will resume on September 14, at 139 Cannon St., from 7 to 9 pm. We are memorizing Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 33: How doth the spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
Answer: The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us,¹ and thereby uniting us to Christ, in our effectual calling<sup>2 

1</sup> Ephesians 1:13–14; John 6:37, 39; Ephesians 2:8
² Ephesians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 1:9

Bibles for Muslims
The update banquet for Bibles for Muslims and Aaron Cross scheduled for September 28. Please see the information below.

Sunday, September 10
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Ezra 9.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
We will meet on Tuesday, September 5 at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres) forfellowship and discussion prior to resuming our regular mid-week study.

We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume on September 14. Quizbooks are in and available from Jo or Tommy. The schedule is available at gracerb.ca/quizzing.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

August 28, 2023

Baptism
We will have a baptism service this coming Sunday at the Funk residence (14 Federal Drive, White City). Elsy, Oliver, Arayah, Zion, Malakai, and Rylee, and Josh and Ethan will be baptized.

Bible Study
There is no bible study on Tuesday for the remainder of August. We will meet at Rod and Jo's house (3570 Waddell Cres.) on September 5 for fellowship and discussion before resuming our regular mid-week bible study.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 32: How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
Answer: We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us¹ by his Holy Spirit.^2
1 John 1:11–12
² Titus 3:5-6

Bibles for Muslims
The update banquet for Bibles for Muslims and Aaron Cross scheduled for September 28. Please see the information below.

Sunday, September 3
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
14 Federal Drive, White City, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Ezra 8.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory, and will take a break for the remainder of August. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

August 21, 2023

Baptism
We will have baptize several people in an upcoming services. Elsy, Oliver, Araya, Zion, Malakai, and Riley, and Josh and Ethan are interested in being baptized. The facilities at Sonlight are not in condition for us to use baptistry there, and we are working out alternate arrangements.

Bible Study
There is no bible study on Tuesday for the remainder of August.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 30: Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?
Answer: Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day,¹ in ascending up into heaven,² in sitting at the right hand of God the Father,³ and in coming to judge the world at the last day.^4
1 1 Corinthians 15:4
² Mark 16:19
³ Ephesians 1:20
⁴ Acts 1:11, 17:31

Bibles for Muslims
The update banquet for Bibles for Muslims and Aaron Cross scheduled for September 28. Please see the information below.

Sunday, August 27
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Ezra 7.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
We have completed the Old Testament portion of Dust to Glory, and will take a break for the remainder of August. Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

August 14, 2023

Baptism
We will have baptize several people following one of the upcoming services. Elsy, Oliver, Araya, Zion, Malacki, and Riley, and Josh and Ethan are interested in being baptized.

Membership
As well, Matthew, Susan, Rueben, Ruthy, Jimmy and Teddy are being put forward for membership.

Bibles for Muslims
There is an update banquet for Bibles for Muslims and Aaron Cross scheduled for September 28. More details to follow.

Psalters and Hymnals
There are copies of the psalter and the hymnal available for personal use, as well as loose-leave accompaniment versions. If you'd like one, please speak with Floyd.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 30: Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?
Answer: Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition,¹ made under the law,² undergoing the miseries of this life,³ the wrath of God,⁴ and the cursed death of the cross;⁵ in being buried,⁶ and continuing under the power of death for a time.^7
1 Luke 2:7
² Galatians 4:4
³ Hebrews 12:2-3; Isaiah 53:2-3
⁴ Luke 22:44; Matthew 27:46
⁵ Philippians 2:8
⁶ 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
⁷ Acts 2:24-27, 31; Matthew 12:40

Sunday, August 20
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Ezra 6.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

August 7, 2023

Baptism
We will have a special service in the coming weeks, at the church. If you are interested in Baptism, or have someone in your household who is interested, please speak with Floyd or Rod.
 
Potluck
Potluck will be next week, on August 13. As usual, bring what you want to contribute and we will share what is there.

Psalters and Hymnals
There are copies of the psalter and the hymnal available for personal use, as well as loose-leave accompaniment versions. If you'd like one, please speak with Floyd.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 29: How doth Christ execute the office of king?
Answer: Christ executeth the office of king, in subduing us to himself,¹ in ruling,² and defending us,³ and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.<sup>4

 1</sup> Acts 15:14–16 ⁴ 1 Corinthians 15:25; Psalm 110 throughout 

Sunday, August 13
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Ezra 5.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

July 31, 2023

Baptism & Membership
We will have a special Baptism service very soon, at the church. If you are interested in Baptism and/or Membership, or have someone in your household who is interested, please speak with Floyd or Rod.
We are pleased to be putting Matthew Denzin, Susan Liu, Reuben Goertzen, and Ruthy, Jimmy, and Teddy Amberson forward for membership.
 
Potluck
The next potluck will be the week after next, on August 13. As usual, bring what you want to contribute and we will share what is there.

Psalters and Hymnals
There are copies of the psalter and the hymnal available for personal use, as well as loose-leave accompaniment versions. If you'd like one, please speak with Floyd.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 28: How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
Answer: Christ executeth the office of priest in his once offering up himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice¹ and reconcile us to God,² and in making continual intercession for us.<sup>3 

 1</sup> Hebrews 9:14, 28

Sunday, August 6
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Ezra 4.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

This resource is provided by Grace Reformed Baptist Church to assist in preparing for baptism. This includes helping to understand what baptism signifies, and to prepare a personal testimony.

The bible teaches that when a person repents of their sin and places their trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin and eternal life, the next step is to be baptized. Baptism is a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ in front of the visible, local church and to the whole world. Jesus commissions the church to baptize:
Peter follows this pattern when he preaches on the day of Pentecost. After hearing Peter present Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection, the people ask, "Brothers, what shall we do?". Peter responds:and the people respond:
The pattern in Acts is that the Gospel is proclaimed, people repent and believe, they are baptized and added to the church where they are taught and continue to learn and grow.

The question, "What is baptism?" is explained below by reviewing Salvation and then explaining that baptism is a public profession by the believer and a public agreement with that profession by the gathered body of believers.

Salvation happens when a person is born again. The Holy Spirit brings that person from death to life, through regeneration. The result of regeneration is an awareness of sin and repentance - turning away from their sin and toward God in faith. The object of faith is Jesus Christ: His work is the salvation of sinners. First, a person is convicted of their sin and convinced that Justice would demand a verdict of guilty - this awareness of sin results in a desire to repent or turn away from that sin. Jesus Christ, God the son, took on human nature, born of the virgin Mary, truly God and truly Man, lived a perfect life of obedience to God, including death on the cross. Jesus's death was not due to any sin he committed, but was rather in the place of sinners, taking the punishment demanded by God's justice. Jesus's death was in the place of all who believe and trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins. Jesus rose from the dead, proving that the sacrifice was accepted, that death was defeated, and that an eternal inheritance is secured for all who trust in Jesus for eternal life. The answer to the question, "What must we do?" is the second part of repentance - turning toward God in faith. Repentance and faith. This is the bare bones of the Gospel - that Christ lived a perfect life for me, that Christ died an atoning death for me, and that Christ rose for me so that I am restored to fellowship with God.

In understanding of God's work in Salvation, it would be helpful to be able to answer the following questions¹:

• What is your understanding of who God is and how we should relate to Him?
• What is your understanding of sin and the consequences of sin?
• Who is Jesus, and why is it important that He never sinned?
• Why was the death of Jesus necessary?
• How does the death and resurrection of Jesus accomplish our salvation?
• What must we do to be saved?
• How do we live as a disciple of Christ?

Baptism does not save you. Baptism does not confer a special future promise of potential salvation. Baptism is an act that tells the world that you have been saved by God's grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, to live for him.

Salvation leads to trust in Christ and a desire to follow Christ. A regenerate heart wants to obey Christ. Jesus began his public ministry by being baptized, not because he had any sin for which to repent, but to "fulfill all righteousness" and to identify with His people. Baptism, therefore, is a picture of obedience, of forgiveness, of newness of life, and of identity with Christ.

Baptism is a public profession of faith in what Christ has done. It is a picture of what the Holy Spirit has done in bringing us to faith - we were dead in trespass and sin, and we were made alive together with Christ. It is a picture of being cleansed of the pollution of Sin. It is a picture of obedience to Christ. It is an outward expression of the inward reality of having been regenerated by the power of the Holy Spirit.

In baptism, believers proclaim faith that Jesus has fully paid the penalty of death for them and they trust in Jesus for eternal life as they put off the old self and put on Christ.

In the method of baptism by immersion, then, the believer identifies publicly with Christ: 

• going under the water to symbolize union with Christ in a death like his, 
• submerged to symbolize the burial of the old self, and 
• emerging from the water to symbolize being raised to newness of life, in union with Christ in a resurrection like his.

Baptism is also a public receiving of the new believer into the body of Christ. When a person is regenerated, that person is united through the Holy Spirit with the universal, invisible church (the entire body of believers from all times and all places). Baptism is visible - it is a public affirmation by the local, visible church that we agree that this person is a child of God, and a commitment to do the "one anothers" of life together. The local, visible church evaluates and declares, by witnessing the baptism and accepting the new believer into membership, that the profession of faith is true, as far as can be known.

The Holy Spirit does all that is required for union with Christ and membership in the universal, invisible church. Jesus judges the heart, so Jesus absolutely knows who belongs to Him.

Jesus has established His church on earth as a universal, visible church - all believers today. Local, visible churches exist as believers who gather together regularly, worship God together, and commit to love and support one another in Christian fellowship. Local, visible churches are responsible for evaluating the profession of faith of prospective members, having been entrusted with guarding the purity of the visible church through membership. To assist in that regard, the elders will want to help with articulating the gospel and thinking through a personal testimony. Your personal testimony will help the brothers and sisters in the church to welcome you into membership. 

A personal testimony will be helpful throughout your life. It is also very encouraging to those around you - Christians all love to rejoice when someone is saved. It is a joyous gift when someone is able to share their testimony.

A guide may be helpful, to give a framework for working out your personal testimony. It does not have to be lengthy, somewhere between half a page and a full page (250-500 words). If you take the time to work through your personal testimony, it would be a great help to you and to others, whether you are getting baptized, entering membership, or are already a member.

A framework upon which to build could be the one below. There are other resources available that may also be helpful (For example, "Established in the Faith", listed below). There will be both (1) an objective proclamation of the need for salvation, what Christ has done to solve that problem, and how you became a benefactor of that solution; and (2) a subjective narrative of how God brought you to the point where you were willing to obtain that benefit, personally.

• What were you searching for?
• What was the problem (sin)?
• Perhaps you grew up in a faithful Christian family and were never outwardly rebellious. We all struggle with sin, you could explain what is sin and how you failed to keep all the commandments.
• Perhaps you were saved from a sinful lifestyle. Use your previous life to display the power of Christ in Salvation, but take care that you do not glamorize sin.

• What happened? It could be a point in time or very gradual.
• How did God draw you to the Gospel? Realization of God's Holiness? Your Sin?
• How did you become a beneficiary of what happened 2,000 years ago? 
• State clearly that you have repented of your sins and are trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.

Your Life as a Christian

• How is God working in your life?
• How are you seeking to follow Jesus?
• What is the Holy Spirit teaching you as you read the bible?
• How do you serve those around you?

• Declare your faith and desire to be baptized and/or enter into membership with this specific local church. 

"Forbid Them Not: Rethinking the Baptism and Church Membership of Children and Young People", Ted Christman
"Established in the Faith", David Michael
"Your Child's Profession of Faith", Founders Ministries
"The Gospel for 11-Year-Olds Plus", Desiring God, John Piper

July 24, 2023

Baptism & Membership
We will hold a special Baptism service at Echo Lake Bible Camp () on August 20, 2023 at our regular time (3:30 pm). If you are interested in Baptism and/or Membership, or have someone in your household who is interested, please speak with Floyd or Rod.
 
Psalters and Hymnals
There are copies of the psalter and the hymnal available for personal use, as well as loose-leave accompaniment versions. If you'd like one, please speak with Floyd.

The Baptist Catechism
Question 27: How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
Answer: Christ executeth the office of prophet in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation. <sup>1

 1</sup> John 1:18; 1 Peter 1:10–12; John 15:15; 20:31

Sunday, July 30
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Ezra 3.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

July 17, 2023

Psalters and Hymnals
There are copies of the psalter and the hymnal available for personal use, as well as loose-leave accompaniment versions. If you'd like one, please speak with Floyd.

Baptism & Membership
If you are interested in Baptism and/or Membership, or have someone in your household who is interested, please speak with Floyd or Rod.
 
The Baptist Catechism
Question 26: What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?
Answer: Christ as our Redeemer executeth the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.<sup>1

 1</sup> Acts 3:22; Hebrews 12:25; 2 Corinthians 13:3; Hebrews 5:5–7; 7:25; Psalm 2:6; Isaiah 9:6–7; Matthew 21:5; Psalm 2:8–11

Sunday, July 23
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Ezra 2.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

July 10, 2023

Psalters and Hymnals
There are copies of the psalter and the hymnal available for personal use, as well as loose-leave accompaniment versions. If you'd like one, please speak with Floyd.

Baptism & Membership
If you are interested in Baptism and/or Membership, or have someone in your household who is interested, please speak with Floyd or Rod.
 
The Baptist Catechism
Question 25: How did Christ, being the Son of God become man?
Answer: Christ the Son of God became man by taking to himself a true body,¹ and a reasonable soul;² being conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary, and born of her,³ yet without sin.<sup>4

 1</sup> Hebrews 2:14, 17; 10:5
 ² Matthew 26:38
 ³ Luke 1:27, 31, 34-35, 42; Galatians 4:4
⁴ Hebrews 4:15; 7:26 

Sunday, July 16
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Ezra 1.

Order of Service
The Bulletin / Order of Service is available at https://gracerb.ca/order-of-service.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

July 3, 2023

Potluck
July 9 is the second Sunday, so we will have our fellowship potluck. Please bring whatever you wish to share. Odd Families are on clean up (A-M last names ;-) ) will be on clean-up, since July is an "Odd" month (07).
 
Baptism & Membership
We have a number of people who are interested in Baptism and/or Membership. If you are interested, or have someone in your household who is interested, or if anyone has questions about Baptism, membership, or the Lord's Table, please speak with Floyd or Rod.
 
The Baptist Catechism
Question 24: Who is the Redeemer of God's elect?
Answer: The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ¹; who, being the eternal Son fo God, became man², and so was and continueth to be God and man in two distinct natures, and one person for ever³.

 ¹ 1 Timothy 2:5–6
 ² John 1:14; Galatians 4:4
 ³ Romans 9:5; Luke 1:35; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 7:24-25

Sunday, July 9
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Floyd Gadd will preach on Psalm 92.

Order of Service
The Bulletin / Order of Service is available at https://gracerb.ca/order-of-service.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors

June 26, 2023

Baptism & Membership
We have a number of people who are interested in Baptism and/or Membership. The individual expressing a desire for Baptism/Membership should have a basic understanding of the Gospel and how their faith is expressed in their lives. If you are interested, or have someone in your household who is interested, or if anyone has questions about Baptism, membership, or the Lord's Table, please speak with Floyd or Rod.
 
The Baptist Catechism
Question 23: Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?
Answer: God having out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life,¹ did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer.^2
 1 Ephesians 1:4–5
 ² Romans 3:20-22; Galatians 3:21-22

Sunday, June25
139 Cannon St, Regina, SK
3:30 pm
Fellowship following the service.

Bible Text
Rod Amberson will preach on Psalm 106.

Order of Service
The Bulletin / Order of Service is available at https://gracerb.ca/order-of-service.

Previous Sermons

Bible Study
Dust to Glory is a cover-to-cover overview of the bible from Ligonier Ministries. The study is available in audio here. Everyone is welcome to attend the bible study.

Quizzing
Bible quizzing practice will resume in September.

E-transfer Giving
For those desiring to give:
>> E-transfer to offering@gracerb.ca
>> Through the App
>> Online at gracerb.ca/give
>> Pre-authorized debit
>> Cash/Cheque near the sanctuary doors