The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia April 15, 2018 Eleven O Clock EASTER 3

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1 The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia April 15, 2018 Eleven O Clock EASTER 3 Please silence all electronic devices. No food, drink, or candy in the Sanctuary. Welcome The Worship of God Greg Pope Please pass the Friendship Register as you record your name. Wednesday Night Supper Reservation The Life of the Church Greeting Chiming of the Hour The Entrance Into Worship Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Samuel Thompson We light a candle as a symbolic reminder of God's presence with us. Lighting the Candle of Divine Presence Prelude Hymn No. 1 Holy, Holy, Holy Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer Christian Burton Congregation arr. Eric Wyse Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom and the power and the glory are Yours, now and forever, Amen. Scripture Reading Matthew Karen Owen The gift of Holy Scripture. Thanks be to God.

2 Children's Moment Matt Newton Children who are 3 years old through 3rd Grade may follow Cassie Rasco to the Chapel for Children's Worship. Hymn No. 281 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Gifts Choral Anthem Sanctuary of Grace There is a room, a quiet place, an inner chamber made of grace; a place of peace and childlike faith, a space to dream, to hope, to pray. There is a home, a shelter strong, where every sigh becomes a song; a fortress sure where all can go, a place to live, to learn, to grow. Come to the home near God s own heart, where hope begins and healing starts. Come to the cross, the rifted Rock; rest in the loving arms of God. There is a room adorned in light, a shrine of truth, a chapel bright; a place to pray, to seek, to find, a sacred space of love divine. There is a refuge from the cold, a healing haven for the soul, a dwelling filled with gentle grace, a house of worship made for praise. There is a tower standing tall, a soaring symbol over all, and those who gather to this place will find redemption, love, and grace. Be still, my soul, the Lord is on your side. Be still, my soul, his arms are open wide. Be still, my soul. Doxology Congregation 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 The Holiness Stream: The Virtuous Life Greg Pope Silent Reflection

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 No. 280 Speak O Lord Benediction Postlude Back in Black: Retiring The Building Debt March 18 - May 6 We're well on our way to retiring the building debt and have raised 68% of our $200,000 goal as of April 12. Received: $67, Matched: $67, Total Given: $135, Goal: $200, Total Remaining: $64, Needed from Congregation: $32, Children's Camp Out Ages 1st through 6th Grade April 27th We will meet at the church at 5:30 pm Friday night and head out to Ms. Dubose house for a fun night of food, friends, and probably not much sleep! RSVP's are REQUIRED for this event and must be in by Wednesday Night, April 18. We have all the tents, your child just needs a sleeping bag, clothes & a flashlight. We will meet back at the church on Saturday morning at 9 am.

4 FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE Sunday, April 15 Deacons of the Week 9am & 11 am: Mike & Kathy Westbrook 9:00 Worship in Chapel 10:00 Sunday School Classes 10:30 Cable broadcast of 04/08 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in Sanctuary (broadcast live on WYYZ) Monday, April 16 5:30 Handbells Practice Wednesday, April 18 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner (reservations by noon Tues. 04/17) 6:00 WIRED Worship - ages 3 to 6th Grade 6:00 Youth Connect 6:00 FBU - Streams of Living Water Discussion: Prayer Practices Walker Hall Women's Bible Study: The Battlefield of the Mind Pastor's Old Office down the hall from the chapel Christ in Yoga: Connecting with Christ Through the Body Chapel 6:30 Mission Friends 6:30 RAs & 456 7:00 Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 19 7:30 Band Practice WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL 04/18/2018 $6 per Adult, $4 per child ($20 Family Maximum) Menu: Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, and dessert First and Last Name No. Adults Youth Scavenger Hunt Sunday, April 22nd 2 to 6 pm We will leave the church at 2 pm and travel to MaryAnn DuBose's for some fun, food, and an afternoon of searching for treasure! We will return at 6 pm. -Christian 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 Upcoming Worship For six weeks during the Season of Eastertide (April 8 May 13) we will be considering six different streams of spirituality. You may purchase a supplemental book Richard Foster's Streams of Living Water. April 9-14 Sunday April 15 Wed April 18 April Sunday April 22 Wed April 25 April Sunday April 29 Wed May 2 READ: p. 6-8, (Foster ch.3) SERMON: The Holiness Stream: The Virtuous Life DISCUSSION: Being Good READ: p. 8-11, (Foster ch.4) SERMON: The Charismatic Stream: The Discerning Spirit Filled Life DISCUSSION: The Discerning Spirit Filled Life READ: p , (Foster ch.5) SERMON: The Social Justice Stream: The Compassionate Life DISCUSSION: When Your Faith Goes Public April 30 - May 5 READ: p , (Foster ch.6) Sunday May 6 SERMON: The Evangelical Stream: The Word-Shaped Life Wed May 9 DISCUSSION: Reading the Bible Devotionally May 7-12 Sunday May 13 Wed May 16 READ: p , (Foster ch.7) SERMON: The Sacramental Stream: The Incarnational Life DISCUSSION: God in the Ordinary Everyday May READ: Afterword ( ), Appendix A ( ) and B ( ) The Communion Table Flowers Given in honor of Harlan Jake Lowe. Where there is great love there are always miracles. Given with love by Uncle Slade, Aunt Neena, Weldon and Rylyn.

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 Christian Burton, Interim Youth Minister Joy Huddlestun, Organist Melanie McCurdy, Pianist Ruth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader Matthew Newton, Associate Pastor, Minister of Music & Administration Greg Pope, Pastor Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director, Interim Children's Director David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus 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 Required through March Operating Budget Required $132, Actual Spent $103, Received $102, Remaining Balance on Building Loan as of 3/28/18 $192,701.79