The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia October 29, 2017 Eleven O Clock PENTECOST 22

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1 The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia October 29, 2017 Eleven O Clock PENTECOST 22 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. The Life of the Church Greeting Chiming of the Hour Call to Worship Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Micah Newton We light a candle as a symbolic reminder of God's presence with us. Lighting the Candle of Divine Presence Hymn No. 32 God Has Spoken by the Prophets Scripture Reading Acts , Greg Pope The gift of Holy Scripture. Thanks be to God. Children's Moment Cassie Rasco Children who are 3 years old through 3rd Grade may follow Cassie Rasco and Marcia McDaniel to the Chapel for Children's Worship. Prayers of the People Jan Simpson

2 The Lord s Prayer 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. Hymn No. 246 The Church's One Foundation Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Gifts Musical Worship A Mighty Fortress is Our God Sanctuary Choir A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper he, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow'r are great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. And tho' this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus it is he; Lord Sabaoth, his name; from age to age the same; and he must win the battle, a mighty fortress is our God. 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.

3 Sermon We Make the Road By Walking Greg Pope Silent Reflection 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. 566 O God Our Help in Ages Past Benediction Postlude October 31ST FBC Jasper THIS TUESDAY OCT. 31 from 5:00-7:00pm FOOD games, & more 5:00-7:00PM C A R N I VA L Trick-or-Treat on Main Street & Step Right Up to join the fun! FREE for the whole family! Join Us for Worship Sunday, November 12 at 11:00 Reinhardt University Concert Choir leading in worship

4 FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE Sunday, October 29 Deacon of the Week: Brian Russell 9:00 Worship in Chapel 10:00 Sunday School Classes 10:30 Cable broadcast of 10/22 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in Sanctuary (broadcast live on WYYZ) Monday, October 30 5:30 Handbells Practice Tuesday, October 31 - Deacon Nomination Deadline 5:00 Fall Festival Wednesday, November 1 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner (reservations by noon Tues. 10/31) 6:00 Prayer and Bible Study 6:00 Youth Connect 6:00 WIRED Worship ages 3 to 3rd Grade 6:00 Women's Bible Study 6:30 Mission Friends 6:30 RAs & 456 7:00 Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 2 7:30 Band Rehearsal We need... YOU are an important part of FBC and we can always use your help. To share your time with our children at special events & programs or in our children's ministry please contact Cassie Rasco at or Preschool@fbcjasper.com. To assist with slides in the 9 am service (No experience necessary!), please contact you Jessica Rasco at jessicarasco@outlook.com. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL 11/01/2017 $6 Adult $4 Kids $20 Family Maximum Menu: Chili, cornbread, salad, and dessert 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 Upcoming Worship November 5 The Best is Yet to Be (All Saints Day) Luke (In both services, we will be remembering by name those in our church family who have died this past year.) November 12 When God-Fearin' People Get the Blues 1 Kings Reinhardt University Choir leading in Worship November 19 An Hour's Work and a Day's Pay Matthew (One 11:00 am Service, lunch to follow) Please Vote! The FBCJ Youth Group s scarecrow is across the street from 61 on Main Street in downtown Jasper (just up the street from the church). The youth designed and decorated the scarecrow based off the movie Despicable Me because the character of Gru is despicable and mean but redeemed by the love of three orphan girls. Someone s life was changed for the better by the nonjudgmental love of those that had been cast away. What a great lesson for our youth! You can vote on the scarecrow by liking the scarecrow s picture on the KnowPickens FaceBook page. Voting ends Monday, October 30th so don t delay! Collection Day: November 12 The Communion Table Flowers Flowers given in loving memory of Lamar Shelnutt for his birthday. Given by Bobbie Shelnutt Reminder: no balloons, no toothpaste, and no candy in shoeboxes! If you have any questions please contact Kym McCrary Kym.McCrary@ cherokee.k12.ga.us

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 i n 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. Operating Budget 2017 Budget January through September Building Fund Budget Remaining Balance on Building Loan Required YTD $406, Received YTD $345, Spent YTD $357, Required YTD $66, Received YTD $51, As of 09/30/2017 $241, We have changed the way we are reporting financials. The congregation will be provided with the previous month's end numbers each week.