The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia March 17, 2019 Eleven O Clock LENT 2

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1 The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia March 17, 2019 Eleven O Clock LENT 2 Please silence all electronic devices. No food, drink, or candy in the Sanctuary. The Worship of God Welcome Please pass the Friendship Register as you record your name. Please fill out your Wednesday Night Dinner reservation. The Life of the Church Greeting Chiming of the Hour Unison Invocation and Confession God of Beauty, in the light of your grace expose the darkness of our souls. Turn us from ways that harm us and others and bring sadness to your heart. As we worship this day, lift our heads to see the glory of your face revealed in Jesus Christ, that we may listen closely to your voice and walk in the beauty of your ways without fear. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Affirmation of Grace The Lord is our light and our salvation, full of grace and truth. May we worship as the forgiven children of God in the beauty of God s house. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Hymn of Praise No. 18 Too Splendid for Speech Psalm of the Day Psalm 27 Musical Reflection Here I Am to Worship Krista Newton Light of the world, you stepped out into darkness, opened my eyes let me see beauty that made this heart adore you, hope of a life spent with you.

2 Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to say that you re my God. You re altogether lovely, altogether worthy, altogether wonderful to me. What FBC Jasper Means to Me Children's Moment Sharon Wofford Anna Walker Children age 3 to 3rd Grade may go to the PreSchool Kitchen for Children's Worship. Hymn No. 163 Wonderful Words of Life Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Gifts Choral Anthem Shine on Us Sanctuary Choir Lord, let your light, light of your face shine on us. That we may be saved, that we may have life, to find our way in the darkest night. Let your light shine on us. Lord, let your grace, grace from your hand, fall on us. Lord, let your love, love with no end, come over us. Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Sermon Beholding the Beauty of God's Face Greg Pope Silent Meditation Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Greg Pope Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever Amen.

3 Invitation to Discipleship and Community If you desire to profess publicly your decision to follow Christ or to unite your life with this community of faith, you are invited to come forward during the Hymn of Response and share your decision with the minister. Hymn of Response No. 472 Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus Benediction Postlude 1st Community Meal Wednesday, April 10 at 5:15 pm Contact Brenda Wynn or Judy Haynes for host opportunities. All ages welcome to volunteer. Contact Jean Hanely if you would like to be a substitute cook. Easter Schedule 7:00 Easter Vigil Sunrise Service at Pickens High School 9:00 Worship in the Chapel 9:45 Breakfast in Walker Hall 10:00 Easter Egg Hunt (we need plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy) 11:00 Worship in Sanctuary

4 FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE Sunday, March 17 Deacon of the Week 9am: Rick Harris Deacons of the Week 11am: Rick Harris & Kyle Rasco 9:00 Worship in the Chapel 10:00 Sunday School Classes 10:30 Cable broadcast of 03/10 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in the Sanctuary 4:00 Youth CONNECT Monday, March 18 5:30 Handbells Practice Wednesday, March 20 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner (reservations due by 7pm Monday 03/18) 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU Preparing for the Community Meal Video Study: Freedom from Forgiveness Burnt But Not Bitter by Joyce Meyer led by Karrie Poole 6:00 Children's Choir and Missions (ages 3-6th Grade) 7:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 21 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal Sunday, March 24 at 4PM - YMT Information Meeting in Walker Hall Sponsor a Youth Dinner! We're looking for sponsors to provide dinner to the youth on Sunday nights. To sign up, contact Scott and Kerry Powell or Marcia McDaniel. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL 03/20/2019 $6 per Adult, $4 per child ($20 Family Maximum) Menu: Broccoli cheddar stuffed chicken breast, rice pilaf, salad, roll & dessert Reservations due by 7pm Monday 03/18. First and Last Name No. Adults No. Kids To change or cancel: Pauline Maturo (c) (e) pmaturo@gmail.com If you would like to have a STANDING RESERVATION for every Wednesday Night Dinner, please check here: If you are unable to attend dinner, and do not cancel your reservation, you will still be financially responsible for your meal.

5 Season of Lent Sunday, March 24 Thirsting for the Waters of God's Love Psalm , Isaiah Sunday, March 31 Confessing in the Light of God's Mercy Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians Sunday, April 7 Reaping the Joy of God's Future Psalm 126, Isaiah Sunday, April 14 9:00 and 11:00 Services Sunday, April 18 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 in the Chapel Jesus Prays the Psalms from the Cross Easter Lilies We are now taking orders for lilies. Order forms are available in the Sanctuary, Chapel, and Church Office. Mark your calendars to do something amazing! Join us for YMT 2019 July 6-13 Black Mountain Home in North Carolina Information Meeting Sunday, March 24 at 4pm in Walker Hall The Communion Table Flowers The flowers today are given by Helen and David Stuart, in memory of Rob's 48th birthday and in honor of their grandchildren, Henry and Ellavee.

6 An Invitation First Baptist Church extends to all an invitation to membership. If you are looking for a community of faith where you can seek God, follow Jesus, and serve the needs of the world, we would gladly welcome you in this place. If you would like to commit your life to the way of Jesus and live as the beloved, forgiven child of God you are, and be baptized, we invite you to come forward during the Hymn of Response and share that decision with the pastor. You may also unite with our church by moving your membership from another community of faith. If you have any questions about FBC or what it means to follow Christ, the pastor would be glad to speak with you at any time. Welcome to First Baptist Jasper! Ministry Leadership Team Christie Beiring, Office Administrator Joy Huddlestun, Organist Melanie McCurdy, Pianist Ruth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader Matthew Newton, Minister of Music Greg Pope, Pastor David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus Anna Walker, Director of Children's and Youth Ministries Marie Wetherbee, Interim Director of Preschool Online App & Giving search FBC Jasper on the App Store or Google Play or download online at Sign up for or join the FBC Jasper FaceBook page and receive......notices about cancellations due to weather...weekly happenings at FBC Jasper...special announcements...sermon manuscripts Visit and click the CONTACT tab to add your information to our list or call or office@fbcjasper.com. Please let us know if you are signed up for the s but you are not receiving them Mission and Ministry Budget Operating Budget Budgeted through March 2019 $125, Received as of March 13 $84, Spent as of March 13 $93,459.43