The Service of the Worship of God Fifth Sunday in Lent April 7, 2019 * (Please silence all cell phones and devices! Thank you and Welcome!) Following the example of Jesus Christ, the First Baptist Church endeavors to walk together in faith, seeking to minister to the needs of all people by sharing the gospel of Christ through love and action. The Prelude Mr. Justin Sturz Medley of Hymns of the Cross A Welcome to All Dr. Rick Bailey *The Call to Worship Ms. Holly Sloan Let us start this service well, by reminding ourselves: That it is not we who chose Christ, but Christ who chose us, That we are not here because of our goodness but because of Christ’s grace, That we are not here to enlighten ourselves, but to allow Christ to enlighten us, That we have not come to be entertained but to worship God with heart, soul, mind and strength. *The Invocation Ms. Sloan The Time of Praise Acclaim The Children’s Message Ms. Sloan All children age 4 – grade 4 may come forward for Children’s Message The Old Testament Scripture Genesis 11:1-9 Mr. Chris Tomlin The Prayers of the People Dr. Bailey *The Offertory Hymn No. 503 McDANIEL Since Jesus Came into My Heart *The Offertory Prayer Dr. Bailey The Offertory Mr. Sturz Via Dolorosa Niles Borop and Billy Sprague Sarah Sturz, soloist *The Hymn of Dedication, No. 583 (Refrain only) JERNIGAN You Are My All in All The New Testament Lesson Matthew 7:3-5; 19:24 Mr. Tomlin The Choral Anthem Webbe Come, Ye Disconsolate The Message for Today The Wit & Wisdom of Jesus Dr. Bailey *The Hymn of Commitment & Challenge Acclaim Here Again * The Diminishing of the Lenten Wreath Light *The Benediction Dr. Bailey The Postlude Mr. Sturz Medley of Hymns of the Cross A Thought To Take With You… A good laugh is a mighty good thing, a rather too scarce a good thing. — Herman Melville Christian Sympathy is expressed to Ann Nichols Moore & family upon the loss of her brother, David Nichols, on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The funeral was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:00 am at The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville. The family received friends after the service. Our Stewardship of Time SUNDAY, April 7, 2019—Fiſth Sunday in Lent Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………….....................9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids…………..…..9:45 am Worship.................................................................................. ....11:00 am Deacons (PLEASE NOTE DATE &TIME CHANGE!).......................5:00 pm Youth & Adopted Grandparents Bingo Night................................6:00 pm MONDAY, April 8, 2019 Morning Vespers..........................................................................7:15 am TUESDAY, April 9, 2019 Roundtable Lunch Bunch @ Ruby Tuesday................................11:30 am Trustees........................................................................................7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2019 ~ FINAL WED. NIGHT ACTIVITIES Supper...........................................................................................5:30 pm Children’s Missions & Choir/Youth...............................................6:00 pm FINAL Adult Bible Study for Lent ~ He Chose the Nails.............6:15 pm Adult Choir Practice......................................................................7:15 pm THURSDAY, April 11, 2019 Soup Kitchen Ministry.................................................................10:00 am Small Group Bible Study ~ Gospel Revoluon..............................7:00 pm SATURDAY, April 13, 2019 Walk with Jesus~ A Staons of the Cross Experience ..........2:00-5:00 pm SUNDAY, April 14, 2019 ~ Palm Sunday Bible Study for All Ages…………………………………………………………... .9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids………….......9:45 am Worship./Parent & Child Dedication Service...........................11:00 am Children’s Luncheon for Kids & Families/Easter Egg Hunt......... 12:30 pm Lewis-Johnson Ministry Center Dedicaon Service...................3:00 pm JOY Sr. Adult Group leave to go see The Message of Easter........5:00 pm Youth Meeng..............................................................................6:00 pm Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 3-31-19 Total Deposits…………………………….....................4,077.50 Budget Receipts………………………....................... 2,936.00 Weekly Budget Requirement……………........... .6,372.33 Budget Deficit for Church Year.................... .-14,946.29 Family Night Supper................................ ..... ....368.50 Youth Fund......................................................... 500.00 Special Events—Youth........................................ 183.00 Easter Lilies............................................................70.00 Deacons Discretionary Fund..................................20.00 Nursery Volunteers April 7~ Jason & Miranda Beasley April 14 ~ Frankie Moye & Sallie Spruill April 21 ~ Brad & Amanda Johnston April 28 ~ Dogwood Festival ~ No service Youth Snack Supper April 7 Bingo Night w/ Adopted Grandparents April 14 ~ Youth Committee April 21 ~ Easter Sunday ~No meeting April 28 ~ Dogwood Festival ~ No Meeting COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE ON APRIL 28 @ 10:00 AM AT THE GAZEBO ~NO SERVICE AT FBC!