The. First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina

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1 The First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina

2 SUNDAY MORNING March 20, 2016 ELEVEN O CLOCK Palm-Passion Sunday The liturgical color today is red. Red symbolizes Christ s bloodshed both before and during his crucifixion. THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY THE GATHERING CELEBRATION The congregation will gather for the processional in the Youth Room. If you prefer to stay in the Sanctuary, the Invocation and Call to Worship audio will be broadcast there. THE INVOCATION THE CALL TO WORSHIP Ronald Cava Ronald Cava LEADER: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. ALL: God s steadfast love endures forever. LEADER: Open the gates of righteousness, ALL: That we may enter in and give thanks. LEADER: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. ALL: Hosanna in the highest!

3 THE PROCESSION Hosanna Taizé You are invited to process down the center aisle, waving a palm branch as we remember Christ s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Please leave your palm branch on the communion table as you pass by to return to your pew up the side aisles. THE HYMN OF PRAISE 80 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna ELLACOMBE THE MUSIC FOR WORSHIP All Glory, Laud, and Honor Melchior Teschner, arr. Richard Peek The Music for Worship is based on the text and tune of hymn 81. THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 19:28-40 A MEDITATION ON THE PALMS Mark Edwards Amy Russell THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM Hosanna to the Son of David Jody W. Lindh Hosanna to the Son of David! Blest is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Glory be to God on high! The people heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. Riding on a donkey s colt he came, palm branches spread before him. The disciples didn t understand what was happening at first, but when Jesus the King was crucified, then they remembered: it had all been written! -based on John 12:12-16

4 AT THE PRESENTATION: The Doxology 422 OLD HUNDREDTH Four- and five-year olds may depart for Children s Church. THE CALL TO CONFESSION Wylie Shellhouse THE PRAYERS OF CONFESSION (following a time of silence) God of each new day, we confess that we join the crowds who insult and alienate and blame. We disgrace ourselves. Forgive us for listening too intently to all the voices of the world that clamor for our attention. Make us bold to speak up for the downtrodden, the oppressed, and those captive in their fears. O God, open our hearts to see each other as you see us. Open our ears to hear your voice. Amen. THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON The Gift of Grace Arnold Sherman The Assurance of Pardon is based on the text and tune of hymn 306. THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 22:1-6 A MEDITATION ON THE PASSION Becky Thomas Ronald Cava THE MUSIC FOR WORSHIP My Jesus, I Love Thee Adoniram Gordon, arr. Paul Sjolund The Music for Worship is based on the text and tune of hymn 190. THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 23:13-31 Ruxton Bobbitt, Jr.

5 THE MUSIC FOR WORSHIP Wondrous Love arr. Karen Kuehmann The Music for Worship is based on the text and tune of hymn 73. THE MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 23:32-43 Tammy Hight Brian Cloninger THE RESPONSE When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Gilbert M. Martin The Response is based on the text and tune of hymn 84. THE ORGAN POSTLUDE Fanfare William Mathias

6 Assisting with worship leadership today are Mark Edwards, Becky Thomas, Deacon of the Week Ruxton Bobbitt, Jr., and Brian Cloninger. The Crucifer is Kirby Roberson. Acolytes are Davis Faulkner and Bridger Stewardson. Music for this morning s service is offered by Children s Choir II with soloist Jeanie James, Bells of Wyche, flautists Rosene Rohrer and Jessica McCaskill, and the Chancel Choir. The flowers on the communion table are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ada Pegram and Charlie Carney by Ray, Peggy, Zachary, and Elizabeth Pegram. The church would like to thank the Pegram family for also providing the palms for the congregational procession this morning. We are grateful to Carolyn DeBrand for providing a series of artistic bulletin covers to enhance our worship services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday, and during Eastertide.

7 SUNDAY MONDAY Opportunities for Worship and Service 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 10:00 Men s Shelter Presentation Fellowship Hall 11:00 Morning Worship Youth Room 4:00 PM Chamber Ringers Rehearsal Children s Music Room 4:45 7 th -8 th Grade Bells Children s Music Room 5:00 The Bell Ringers Rehearsal Children s Music Room 6:00 Pastor s Lenten Bible Study Leathers Chapel 6:00 High School Youth Group Meeting Youth Room 6:00 80 th Birthday Club Noon Community Holy Week Service & Lunch 3:00 PM A.R.K. Tutoring Fellowship Hall 6:15 Bells of Wyche Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:30 Carriage House Committee Meeting Sue Kelly Library TUESDAY Noon Community Holy Week Service & Lunch WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Noon Community Holy Week Service & Lunch 5:00 PM Girls Ensemble Adult Choir Room 7:30 Evening Adult Ringers Rehearsal Sanctuary 8:30 AM Morning Adult Ringers Sanctuary 9:00 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Parlor Noon Community Holy Week Service & Lunch 7:30 PM Maundy Thursday Service Sanctuary 8:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal Adult Choir Room FRIDAY Noon Community Holy Week Service & Lunch

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, Communications Support Coordinator Wylie Shellhouse, Pastoral Intern Robert Snow, Custodian Telephone (252) Fax (252) fbchurch@fbchenderson.net