From the Word of God Ephesians 6:10-11, NLT B e strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. P ut on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Lord, thank You for another day! I realize that it is a gift from you. I don’t deserve it, but I am truly thankful for another day. I want to serve you to the best of my ability today, but to do that I must be fully protected from the attacks of the enemy. So, in obedience to Your Word, I will put on the whole armor of God. Classic Worship 10:50 a.m. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP Fonda Lofton, Organist “Rescue the Perishing” EXPRESSIONS OF FELLOWSHIP Ross Burton PRELUDE TO WORSHIP Ruth McCauley, Pianist CALL TO WORSHIP Sanctuary Choir “Sing Alleluia!” - Cindy Berry HYMN 8, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” EIN’ FESTE BURG INVOCATION Kathy Holler HYMN “Guide My Feet” GUIDE MY FEET Guide my feet while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Guide my feet while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Guide my feet while I run this race, For I don’t want to run this race in vain! (race in vain!) Hold my hand while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Hold my hand while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Hold my hand while I run this race, For I don’t want to run this race in vain! (race in vain!) Stand by me while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Stand by me while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Stand by me while I run this race, For I don’t want to run this race in vain! (race in vain!) Search my heart while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Search my heart while I run this race, (Yes, my Lord!) Search my heart while I run this race, For I don’t want to run this race in vain! (race in vain!) Written by: Wendell Whalum. Public Domain. CCLI# 956885 SCRIPTURE Ephesians 6:10-11 (NLT) Page 898 in pew Bible. Ethan Mirafuentes HYMN 476, “Be Strong in the Lord” STRENGTH CHORAL WORSHIP Sanctuary Choir; Sherri Caraway & “God Is Our Refuge” - Allen Pote Jimmy Gray, Trumpets MESSAGE Deployed: The Fight Dr. Bruce Tippit HYMN OF RESPONSE 483, “Footsteps of Jesus” FOOTSTEPS OFFERTORY PRAYER Don Berry, Deacon of the Day MUSICAL OFFERING “Piano Medley” Jimmy Gray SHARING OF DECISIONS Bruce Tippit BLESSING Bruce Tippit Christ Be With Me Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks to me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Salvation is of the Lord. Salvation is of the Christ. May your salvation, Lord, be ever with us. INTO THE WORLD 476, “Be Strong in the Lord” Be strong, be strong; be strong in the Lord. And be of good courage for He is your guide. Be strong, be strong; be strong in the Lord. And rejoice for the vict’ry is yours. Written by: Linda Lee Johnson/Tom Fettke. © 1979 Hope Publishing. CCLI# 956885 POSTLUDE Fonda Lofton Message Notes Contemporary Worship 8:30 a.m. “Deployed: The Fight” Ephesians 6:10 “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Who we fight (Eph. 6:11) What we fight (Eph. 6:11) How we fight (Eph. 6:10) Why we fight (Eph. 6:19-20) Welcome Ross Burton Like a Lion Ephesians 6:10-11 (NLT) Page 898 in pew Bible. Ethan Mirafuentes The Wonderful Cross Stronger Deployed: The Fight Bruce Tippit Stronger Offertory Prayer Don Berry, Deacon Musical Offering Jana Wolfe Sharing of Decisions Bruce Tippit Blessing Bruce Tippit Expressions of Fellowship Ross Burton Like a Lion Our Church Staff Dr. Bruce Tippit, Pastor Cody Albritton, University Minister Ross Burton, Minister of Administration Kathy Holler, Minister of Special Ministries Wade Smith, Youth Minister Tim Stewart, Education Minister Kristie Stokes, Children’s Minister Jana Wolfe, Music Minister The altar flowers are placed in memory of Senator Jerry Bookout and Lloyd & Janice Langford, given by the Bookout family; and in memory of Don, Dewey & Geraldine Duke, given by the family. . E-GiViNG at FBC Tithes and offerings are an important part of the Christian life. It is only through these that ministries can live and grow. For your convenience FBC offers E-Giving. You can use your QR Reader on your smart phone to scan the code below to link into the system. If you do not have a smart phone or would rather use a PC simply go to our website, www.fbcjonesboro.org, click on “Sundays” then “giving/donations” and follow directions. As always, tithes and offering may be dropped in the offering plate at the end of service or turned in during Sunday school.