The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia October 22, 2017 Eleven O Clock PENTECOST 21

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1 The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia October 22, 2017 Eleven O Clock PENTECOST 21 Please silence all electronic devices. No food, drink, or candy in the Sanctuary. Welcome The Worship of God Matt Newton 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. Lighting the Candle of Divine Presence We light a candle as a symbolic reminder of God's presence with us. Hymn No. 354 Praise Him! Praise Him! Scripture Reading Luke 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 Samantha Dunn to the Chapel for Children's Worship. Prayers of the People Matt Newton

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. 504 I Am Thine, O Lord Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Gifts Musical Worship Let Me Be a Light in the Darkness Sanctuary Choir Let me be a light in the darkness to help you find your way; let me be a light in the darkness to turn your night to day. Let me dry your tears when you're crying, let me calm your fears when you're sighing; Let me be a friend when you're lonely...when God seems far away; let me be a friend when you're lonely to brighten up your day. Come and take my hand, let me lead you. Let God's Word of Life heal and feed you; Let me give you hope for tomorrow; you're part of God's great plan. Let me give you hope for tomorrow; your life is in God's hands. God is on your side...never doubt it! Won't you let me tell you about it! Let me be a light...i want to be a light... Let me be a light, a light, let me be a light, a light, 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 Counting Sheep Christian Burton 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. 587 Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound! Benediction Postlude Join Us for Worship Sunday, November 12 at 11:00 Reinhardt University Concert Choir leading in worship 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 Please let us know if you are signed up for the s but you are not receiving them.

4 FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE Sunday, October 22 Deacon of the Week: Kathy Westbrook 9:00 Worship in Chapel 10:00 Sunday School Classes 10:30 Cable broadcast of 10/15 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in Sanctuary (broadcast live on WYYZ) 6:30 Flag Football Game: FBCJ Youth vs. JUMC Youth on JUMC field (Youth meet at FBCJ to ride over together) Monday, October 23 5:30 Handbells Practice Wednesday, October 25 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner (reservations by noon Tues. 10/24) 6:00 Prayer and Bible Study The Reformation: What It Means- Part II (Rob Nash) 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 7:00 Choir Rehearsal Thursday, October 26 7:30 Band Rehearsal October 31ST FBC Jasper FOOD games, & more C A R N I VA L 5:00-7:00PM Tuesday October 31st 5:00-7:00pm We Need You!!! We still need volunteers for the Fall Festival and workers for our Wednesday Night Children's program. Please contact Cassie Rasco for more information at Preschool@fbcjasper.com -or WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL 10/25/2017 $6 Adult $4 Kids $20 Family Maximum Menu: Trick-or-Treat on Main Street & Step Right Up to join the fun! FREE for the whole family! Roast Beef Pot Roast, mashed potatoes, veggies, and roll 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 October 29 We Make the Road By Walking Acts , 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 Please Vote! The Communion Table Flowers Flowers given in honor of Staff Appreciation 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! Jessica Rasco needs 2-3 volunteers to help with the slides during the 9:00 am service. No experience necessary! jessicarasco@outlook.com

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, Associate Pastor, Minister of Music & Administration Greg Pope, Pastor Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director, Interim Children's Director David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus New Online App & Giving search FBC Jasper on the App Store or Google Play or download online at Budget January through September Operating Budget 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.