The Service of the Worship of God The Fourth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day May 12, 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 Hallelujah, What A Savior Philip P. Bliss/arranged by Mark Hayes A Welcome to All Dr. Rick Bailey * The Call to Worship Ms. Holly Sloan We’ve come to worship God, who loved us before we were yet born, who knows us even better than we know ourselves, whose presence never leaves us, and whose love for us never ceases. This is our God. Let’s worship together! *The Invocation Ms. Sloan The Time of Praise “Shout to the Lord” Acclaim The Children’s Message Ms. Sloan All children age 4 – grade 4 may come forward for Children’s Message The Prayer of thanks for those who have been and still are “Mothers” Dr. Bailey to each of us The Old Testament Scripture Isaiah 32:15-17 Mr. Chris Tomlin *The Offertory Hymn No. 793 DIX For the Beauty of the Earth The Offertory Prayer Ms. Sandra Flowers The Offertory Sarabande from Cello Suite III in C Major, BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach Meredith Steele, cello *The Hymn of Dedication, No. 368 (Refrain only) ACKLEY He Lives The New Testament Lesson Galatians 5:22-23 Mr. Tomlin The Choral Anthem For Everyone Born Mann Guest Accompanist, Meredith Steele, Cellist Nursery Volunteers May 12 ~ Beth & Hailey Outland May 19 ~ LouAnne Baker May 26 ~ Paul & Janet Ellis Youth Snack Supper May 12 ~ No Youth—Mother’s Day May 19 ~ TBD May 26 ~ NO YOUTH—MEMORIAL DAY The Message for Today “Pass the fruit, please!” Dr. Bailey *The Time of Commitment & Challenge “Shine, Jesus, Shine!” Acclaim *The Benediction Dr. Bailey The Postlude Mr. Sturz Sarabande from English Suite IV in F Major, BWV 809 Johann Sebastian Bach The flowers in the church today are in honor & memory of all the women who have been mothers to each of us! Christian Sympathy is expressed to Larry Williford & family upon the loss of his mother, Betty Williford, on Monday, May 6, 2019. The funeral was held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Rogers & Breece Chapel in Fayetteville, NC @ 1:00 pm. The family received friends from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm prior to the service. A Thought To Take With You… Have you ever noticed how much of Christ’s life was spent in doing kind things? -Henry Drummond (19 th century Scottish evangelist, biologist, writer and lecturer). Our Stewardship of Time SUNDAY, May 12, 2019 ~ MOTHER’S DAY Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………….....................9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids…………..…..9:45 am Worship.................................................................................. ....11:00 am NO YOUTH MONDAY, May 13, 2019 Morning Vespers...........................................................................7:15 am TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 Round Table Lunch Bunch at Basil’s............................................11:30 am Trustees.........................................................................................7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2019 BYOL Noon Bible Study ........................................................ 12:00 pm Adult Choir Pracce.................................................................7:15 pm FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 Farmville Benevolent Ministries Golf Tournament...................8:30 am SUNDAY, May 19, 2019 Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………….....................9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids…………..…..9:45 am Worship/College Graduate Recognition................................ ....11:00 am Alzheimer’s Support Group...........................................................4:00 pm Youth.............................................................................................6:00 pm Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 5-5-19 Total Deposits…………………………….................10,,891.00 Budget Receipts……………………….................. .10,576.00 Weekly Budget Requirement…………….......... .6,372.33 Budget Deficit for Church Year................... -16,258.94 Youth Fund.........................................................250.00 Children’s Ministry...............................................20.00 Flowers ~ Easter Lilies..........................................20.00 Missions Project Fund ~ Military Bible Sticks......25.00 Join us on Wednesdays in May for “BYOL” 12:00 noon-12:55 pm Bring-You-Own-Lunch/ Bible Study /Fellowship "How You Read the Bible Matters!" a study on how we should used the Bible effectively If you have a college graduate in your family, please call the church office by May 15 so that we may recognize them in the June newsleer as well as during worship on Sunday, May 19. Provide their name as well as the ins- tuon from which they are graduang and their degree.