BEDFORD ROAD Baptist Church FEBRUARY 28, 2021

VERSE 1: Dear God, surround me as I speak. The bridges that I walk across are weak. And the frustrations fll the void that I can't solely bear.

VERSE 2: Dear God, don't let me fall apart. You've held me close to You, But I have turned away and searched for answers I can't understand

CHORUS 1: They say that I can move the mountains And send them falling to the sea! They say that I can walk on water If I would follow and believe with faith like a child.

VERSE 3: Sometimes when I feel miles away And my eyes can't see Your face Well, I wonder if I've grown to lose the recklessness I've walked in light of You

CHORUS 2: They say that I can move the mountains And send them crashing to the sea They say that I can walk on water If I would follow and believe with faith like a child.

CHORUS 3: They say that love can heal the broken! They say that hope can make you see! They say that faith can fnd a Savior! If you you would follow and believe BEDFORD ROAD CHORUS 2 baptist church

67 Bedford Road Merrimack, New Hampshire http://bedfordroad.org (603) 424.9623 Erik DiVietro, Teaching Pastor

Creating environments where people encounter Jesus and journey together Welcome to the Gathering

Are You Visiting With Us Today? Please also take a moment to fll out the Welcome section on the back of the GRACE LIKE RAIN envelope in the seat back pocket and drop it in the offering box located in the back of the sanctuary. If you need a Bible, there is one in the rack in front of you. © 2003, Todd Agnew, Chris Collins, CCLI 3689877 You are welcome to take it home as our gift to you. VERSE 1: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me I once was lost but now I'm found was blind but now I see REPEAT Thank You for Loving Your Neighbor As we continue to navigate the “new normal,” please continue to be conscious of CHORUS: Hallelujah! Grace like rain falls down on me! (2x the last time) and respectful toward your fellow worshipers. Please wear a mask when not Hallelujah! All my stains are washed away! They're washed away. seated and maintain social distance. It is a small thing, but your willing consideration helps us continue to worship in-person. VERSE 2: 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear the hour I frst believed REPEAT CHORUS

VERSE 3: When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun We've no less days To sing Your praise than when we'd first begun ISN’T HE? REPEAT CHORUS

VERSE 1: Isn't He beautiful? Beautiful, isn't He? Prince of Peace! Son of God! Isn't He? BETTER IS ONE DAY VERSE 2: Isn't He wonderful? Wonderful, isn't He? Counselor, Almighty God Isn't He? Isn't He? Isn't He? Isn't He? © 1995, Matt Redman, CCLI 1097451

VERSE 3: Yes, You are beautiful. Beautiful? Yes, You are. VERSE 1: How lovely is Your dwelling place, Oh Lord Almighty Prince of Peace! Son of God! Yes, You are. My soul longs and even faints for You For here my heart is satisfed, within Your presence VERSE 4: Yes, You are wonderful. Wonderful, Yes, You are. I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings Counselor, Almighty God Yes, You are. Yes, You are. Yes, You are. CHORUS: Better is one day in Your courts. Better is one day in Your house. Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere!

VERSE 2: One thing I ask, and I would seek, to see Your beauty, Elements of the Lord’s Table To fnd You in the place Your glory dwells! One thing I ask, and I would seek, to see Your beauty, We participate in the Lord’s Table during every worship gathering. To fnd You in the place Your glory dwells! For convenience and safety, there are prepackaged elements available on the table in the back of the sanctuary. BRIDGE: My heart and fesh cry out for You the living God Please take one per person and carry it to your seat with you before we begin. Your Spirit's water for my soul I've tasted and I've seen! Come once again to me. I will draw near to You. I will draw near to You! Updates Teaching Pastor, Erik DiVietro

On the Calendar Today’s Message TODAY Youth Group, 3:30-5:00pm 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 2 Thessalonians 3:1-6 Tuesday, 3/2 Ray Pouliot’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, 7:00pm

Wednesday, 3/3 Bob Bragdon’s Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, 7:00pm Nate Delisi’s Bible Study, Jones Residence, 7:00pm

Sunday, 2/28 Worship Gathering, 10:00am

Saturday, 3/6 Southern NH Rescue Mission, see Eric Wittenberg

Long Term Planning

Sunday, 3/28 Palm Sunday

Sunday, 4/4 Resurrection Sunday

Tuesday, 5/11 Annual Vision Meeting

Weekly Bible Studies

In-person Bible studies will begin next week. There are multiple options available. Contact the listed leader for more information.

Tuesday, 700pm Ray Pouliot Fellowship Hall Erik DiVietro Online (start date 3/9)

Wednesday, 7:00pm Bob Bragdon Fellowship Hall Nate “Doc” Delisi Jones Residence

Financial Update THE BIG IDEA Thank you for your continued faithfulness in giving of your gifts and offerings. Remember, you can give via the offering box in the back, by mail (PO Box 443 Merrimack, NH) or online at bedfordroad.org.

As of February 21, 2021 Budget To Date = $166,501 Giving To Date = $177,463