The First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina

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1 The First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina Transfiguration Sunday

2 SUNDAY MORNING February 11, 2018 ELEVEN O CLOCK AM Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The liturgical color today is white. White is reserved for the church s most important celebrations. Today we remember the events of Christ s transfiguration on the mountain. THE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP THE MUSIC FOR MEDITATION THE GREETING Greg Milton Chocky White THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY THE INVOCATION Chocky White THE PRELUDE Piéce V Pour Oboe et Piano César Franck THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Congregation standing) LEADER: God sent the stars to give light to the world. ALL: Let the light shine in darkness. LEADER: The star of my life is Jesus. Chocky White ALL: The mighty one, God the Lord, who speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. LEADER: In him there is no darkness at all. ALL: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, the light shines forth. LEADER: The Lamb is the light of the city of God! Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus!

3 ALL: That we may not worship and proclaim ourselves, but proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord! Alleluia! Amen. THE HYMN OF PRAISE 64 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory GENEVA THE CALL TO CONFESSION: Tammy Hight THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION LEADER: Peter, James, and John went up on the side of a mountain with Jesus and experienced glory. But then Peter wanted to stay. It s good for us to be here. Let s get comfortable. We are also often tempted to keep the experience of the Divine to ourselves, to enjoy the company of the saints instead of going back down the mountain to continue the work of the Kingdom of God. God knows this temptation of our hearts, so let us now confess and pray for forgiveness. ALL: God of glory and light, forgive us when we are complacent and comfortable with keeping the riches of your love to ourselves. Keep calling us down from our mountains of privilege. Keep expecting more of us as your disciples. Keep reminding us to listen to your Son, in whose name we pray. Amen. THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON THE MUSIC FOR WORSHIP Children of Light Valerie Ann Webdell You were sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord. Walk as children of light! -Ephesians 5:8 THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: II Kings 2:1-12 (OT p308) Nettie White

4 THE GLORIA 416 WESTMINSTER ABBEY Four- and five-year-olds may depart for Children s Church during the singing of the Gloria. THE GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 9:2-9 (NT p38) THE SERMON Never Forget the Mountain Ronald Cava THE MUSIC FOR WORSHIP THE CALL TO PRAYER Can t Give up Now Erica and Tina Atkins Amy Russell THE MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM Jesus on the Mountain Peak John Eggert Jesus on the mountain peak stands alone in glory blazing. Let us, if we dare to speak, join the saints and angels praising Alleluia! Trembling at his feet we saw Moses and Elijah speaking. All the prophets and the law shout through them their joyful greeting: Alleluia!

5 Swift the cloud of glory came: God proclaiming in its thunder Jesus as the Son by name! Nations, cry aloud in wonder Alleluia! This is God s beloved Son! Law and prophets sing before him Alleluia! -Brian Wren AT THE PRESENTATION: The Doxology 424 LASST UNS ERFREUEN AN INVITATION TO THE OBSERVANCE OF LENT Greg Milton THE PSALTER LESSON: Psalm 137:1-6 (OT p539) THE FAREWELL TO ALLELUIA Farewell to Alleluia Donald Busarow The Farewell to Alleluia is based on the text of hymn 67. THE SILENT RECESSIONAL

6 Assisting with worship leadership today are Deacon of the Week Chocky White and Nettie White. Neleh Sandlin opens the Bible. The Crucifer is Katie Hunt. Acolytes are Noah Bean and William Leahy. Music for this morning s service is offered by oboist Cheryl Stephenson, the Girls Ensemble, trumpeter Robert Hopper, and soprano Brandi Parker. The Call to Worship is based on the hymn text I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light by Kathleen Thomerson, and is used with permission. The Cover Art, Transfiguration, is an oil painting by Lewis Bowman. The flowers which beautify the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of our grandchildren, Brooke, Canady, Michael, Yates, Clare, Tom, and our great-granddaughter, Ellerbe Elizabeth Green by Jackie and Bob Hubbard. 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 SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Opportunities for Worship and Service 8:30 AM Building and Grounds Committee Conference Room 8:30 Christian Formation Committee Library 9:15 Pre-Sunday School Fellowship Fellowship Hall 9:15-10:45 Sue Kelly Library open 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Sanctuary 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 Middle School Youth Meeting Fellowship Hall 6:00 High School Youth Meeting Youth Room 6:00 Lenten Book Group Study Leathers Chapel 10:45 AM Lenten Book Group Study Leathers Chapel 3:15 PM Children s After-School Programs-Preschoolers and Grades 1-3 5:00 Pickup for Preschool Mission Friends Room 5:00 Pickup for Children in Grades 1-3 Wyche Street 3:15 PM Children s After-School Programs -Grades 4-6 5:00 Girls Ensemble Rehearsal Adult Choir Room 5:30 Ash Wednesday Meal Fellowship Hall 5:45 Pickup for Children in Grades 4-6 Fellowship Hall 6:30 Ash Wednesday Service Leathers Chapel 7:30 Evening Adult Ringers Children s Music Room 8:00 AM Food Packing and Distribution at Vance County Farmer s Market 8:45 Morning Adult Ringers Children s Music Room 7:30 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 David Cole, Associate Minister of Music and Organist Tammy C. Hight, Director of Childhood Discipleship Gregory Milton, Pastoral Intern Linda O Brien, Financial Secretary Tammy Manning, Ministry Support Coordinator Amber Jones, Administrative Support Coordinator Robert Snow, Custodian Marion D. Lark, Senior Minister Emeritus Philip M. Young, Composer-in-Residence Telephone (252) Fax (252) fbchurch@fbchenderson.net