First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina

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1 The First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina At Worship

2 SUNDAY MORNING September 18, 2016 ELEVEN O CLOCK AM Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost The liturgical color today is green. Green is symbolic of growth as the church is on mission during the days following Pentecost. THE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP THE MUSIC FOR MEDITATION THE GREETING Connie Markham Betty Boyd THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY THE INVOCATION Betty Boyd THE PRELUDE ST. COLUMBA Irish melody, arr. Charles Callahan THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Congregation standing) Betty Boyd LEADER: On this new morning and in every moment of our lives, gracious God, ALL: from generation to generation, we praise your holy name! LEADER: Like our ancestors before us, we proclaim your greatness to our children, ALL: for we have seen your deeds of power and witnessed your goodness in our lives. LEADER: As your have opened your hand to all, satisfying the desire of every living thing, ALL: open our hearts so that we might share the gifts we have received from you. We now worship in gratitude and joy!

3 THE HYMN OF PRAISE 159 This Is My Father s World TERRA BEATA THE PSALTER LESSON: Psalm 113 (OT p526) THE CALL TO CONFESSION Kathleen James Ronald Cava THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON LEADER: Let us pray. God of the wealthy and God of the poor, we confess that we have squandered the time and energy with which you have entrusted us while we were busy piling up earthly riches. ALL: Forgive us, kind God. LEADER: We confess that we have not freely shared the wealth of resources you have given us. ALL: Forgive us, kind God. LEADER: We now give thanks for the abundance of your provision and love. Grant wisdom that we may show our repentance by using these gifts charitably and wisely. Give us peace in knowing that you are faithful and just to forgive, and that we may rest in your charitable grace. ALL: Thank you, kind God. THE PROPHETIC LESSON: Amos 8:4-7 (OT p809) Jerry Ellington THE GLORIA 416 WESTMINSTER ABBEY Four- and five-year olds may depart for Children s Church. THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 16:1-13 (NT p68) THE SERMON Living Beyond Amy Russell

4 THE HYMN Bigger Barns ABERYSTWYTH

5 THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM Jesus Calls Us O er the Tumult Deborah Holden-Holloway Jesus calls us o er the tumult of our life s wild, restless sea. Day by day his clear voice soundeth, saying, Christian, follow me. As of old, Saint Andrew heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home, and toil, and kindred, leaving all for his dear sake. In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still he calls in cares and pleasures, saying, Christian, love me more than these. Jesus calls us: By thy mercies, Savior, make us hear thy call. Give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all! - Cecil Frances Alexander AT THE PRESENTATION: The Doxology 424 THE CALL TO PRAYER LASST UNS ERFREUEN Tammy Hight THE MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER THE CALL TO COMMITMENT Amy Russell THE HYMN OF RESPONSE Let Justice Flow Like Streams ST. THOMAS

6 THE BENEDICTION Amy Russell THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE THE ORGAN POSTLUDE ST. DENIO Arr. Wilbur Held Assisting with worship leadership today are Deacon of the Week Betty Boyd, Kathleen James, and Jerry Ellington. Griffin Kirby opens the Bible. The Crucifer is Coleman Hines. Acolytes are Will White and Chapel Westbrook. Music for this morning s service is offered by percussionists Robert and Jack Hopper and the Chancel Choir. The flowers which beautify the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Channing Falkner and Chuck Lewis by Alice and Art Falkner. The flowers in the narthex this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our beloved son, Dr. Harold N. Frazier, Jr., by Harold N. and Jane R. Frazier. The Prayer Shawl Ministry has provided shawls in the back of the Sanctuary. Should you need physical warmth or spiritual comfort, please borrow one for today s service.

7 Opportunities for Worship and Service SUNDAY 8:30 AM Deacons Meeting Conference Room 9:15 Pre-Sunday School Fellowship Fellowship Hall 9:15-10:45 Sue Kelly Library open 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Deacon Election Sanctuary 4:00 PM Chamber Ringers Rehearsal Children s Music Room 4:45 7 th -8 th Grade Bells Rehearsal Children s Music Room 5:00 The Bell Ringers Rehearsal Children s Music Room 6:00 High School Youth Meeting Youth Room 6:00 Middle School Youth Meeting Fellowship Hall TUESDAY 3:15 PM Children s After-School Programs-Preschoolers and Grades 1-3 5:00 Pickup for Preschool Mission Friends Room 5:15 Pickup for Children in Grades 1-3 Wyche Street WEDNESDAY 3:15 PM Children s After-School Programs -Grades 4-6 5:45 Pickup for Children in Grades 4-6 Fellowship Hall 7:30 The Evening Ringers Rehearsal Children s Music Room THURSDAY 8:30 AM Morning Adult Ringers Children s Music Room 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Adult Choir Room

8 The First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina Ronald S. Cava, Senior Minister Amy S. Russell, Associate Minister Mark L. Hopper, Minister of Music and Organist Sue M. Crocker, Associate Minister of Music and Organist Tammy C. Hight, Director of Childhood Discipleship Linda O Brien, Financial Secretary Tammy Manning, Ministry Support Coordinator Amber Williamson, Administrative Support Coordinator Robert Snow, Custodian Telephone (252) Fax (252) fbchurch@fbchenderson.net