The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia January 1, 2017 Eleven O Clock EPIPHANY SUNDAY

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1 The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia January 1, 2017 Eleven O Clock EPIPHANY SUNDAY Please silence all electronic devices. No food, drink, or candy in the Sanctuary. The Worship of God Greeting Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Annie Sutton Welcome Please pass the Friendship Register as you record your name. Please place Wednesday Night Meal RSVP in offering plate. The Entrance Into Worship Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Lighting the Candle of Divine Presence Zadie Hall Prelude Words for Reflection God's primary will for your life is not about what job you ought to take or whether you get married or what house you ought to buy. God's primary will for your life is the person you become - a magnificent person in God's image, somebody with the character of Jesus. That is God's main will for your life. No circumstance can prevent that. God is primarily in the character-forming business, not the circumstance-shaping business. -John Ortberg Hymn No. 307 All Creatures of Our God and King First Testament Reading Genesis Nan Swilley The gift of Holy Scripture Thanks be to God A New Year's Day Prayer Greg Pope

2 Musical Prayer Eternal Life Matt Neton Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. Children's Moment New Testament Reading Matthew Kim Mason Monroe Swilley The gift of Holy Scripture Thanks be to God Hymn No. 151 We Three Kings Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Offerings Choral Anthem I Have Seen the Light Sanctuary Choir and JOY Choir I was a seeker for light in a dark world, I looked for truth but settled for lies. I had been blinded, I couldn't see Till the Star in Bethlehem's sky opened my eyes. I have seen the Light shining in the darkness, Bursting through the shadows, delivering the dawn. I have seen the Light whose holy name is Jesus, His kingdom is forever; He reigns on Heaven's throne! There in a manger, an innocent baby; Who could believe He was the One; I can believe it, I know it's true; He changed my life; He is the light; He is God's Son!

3 We must tell the world what we've seen today in Bethlehem! He`s the promised King; we bow down and worship Him! Worship Christ The King! Doxology Children who are 3 years old through Kindergarten may follow Kim Mason and Andrea Wall to Children s Church. 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 Gospel According to Dr. Seuss The Sacred Journey (Book: Oh the Places You'll Go) Greg Pope Silent Meditation Where is God calling you to go? What is the Spirit of God leading you to do? The 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. 33 Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah Life of the Church Blessing & Benediction Congregational Retreat at FBC Jasper February 3-4, 2017 Greg Pope Friday evening (6-8 pm) Saturday morning (9 am - 12 pm) Childcare provided (infant to 6th Gr.) Please contact the church office to RSVP childcare and dinner.

4 FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE Sunday, January 1 Deacon of the Week: Richard Goble 10:30 Cable broadcast of 12/25 worship on ETC 3 11:00 One Worship in Sanctuary (broadcast live on WYYZ) Wednesday, January 4 5:15 Dinner in Walker Hall (reservations requested by noon Tues. 01/03) 5:55 Birthdays & Anniversary Celebration 6:00 Prayer - Walker Hall 6:00 Preschool and Children's Choirs 6:00 Youth Small Group for Middle Schoolers 6:10 The Bible Book by Book: 1-2 Thessalonians 6:15 Women's Bible Study Classes 6:30 Mission Friends 6:30 RAs and GAs 7:00 Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Band Rehearsal Sunday, January 8 Deacon of the Week: Kathy Westbrook 9:00 Worship in Chapel 9:00 Prayer Group meets in the Gideon classroom 10:00 Sunday School Classes for all ages 10:30 Cable broadcast of 01/01 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in Sanctuary (broadcast live on WYYZ) 12:00 Final Parent Meeting - Youth Winter Retreat 5:00 Youth Choir 6:00 Youth Connect WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL 01/04/2017 $6 Adult $4 Kids $20 Family Maximum Adult Menu: Chopped steak, baked potato, salad & dessert Child Menu: Chicken nuggets, green beans, mac and cheese, & dessert First and Last Name No. Adults No. Kids To change or cancel: Peggie Chapman (h) (c) (e) peggiechapman@me.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 January 8 - Epiphany 2 9:00 - Worship in the Chapel 11:00 - Worship in the Sanctuary The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss The Church as Zoo: Gathering the Covenant Family of God (Book: If I Ran the Zoo) Exodus , Luke Greg Pope preaching Baptism: Courtney Weaver, Kelsi Jones, Sam Williams January 15 - Epiphany 3 9:00 - Worship in the Chapel 11:00 - Worship in the Sanctuary The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss Hearing Voices (Book: Horton Hears a Who) Matthew Greg Pope preaching Upcoming Events Friday, January 13 through Monday, January 16 Youth Winter Retreat Ski Trip to Beech Mountain, North Carolina Sunday, January 29 One Service at 11:00 Deacon Ordination: Matt Dunn Pauline Maturo Kym McCrary Scott Powell Brian Russell Leigh Ann Williams 12:00 Annual Meeting in Sanctuary Lunch to follow in Walker Hall The Communion Table Flowers Given in memory of Jonah Hall whose birthday was December 29th. Given by Bill & Stephanie Hall

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 Kim Mason, Minister to Children Melanie McCurdy, Pianist Ruth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader Matthew Newton, Associate Pastor, Minister of Music & Administration Greg Pope, Pastor Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus Annie Sutton, Minister of Youth & Outreach Worship with FBC Online Did You Know...?...the Worship Guide is posted on our website every Friday afternoon before the upcoming Sunday service? Videos of worship services are now posted weekly. You can also view previous services on the website. Just click on the Worship tab! There is a Daily Devotion link as well! Worship with us any time or any place by accessing this new Questions...? office@fbcjasper.com Operating Budget 2016 Budget - as of 12/28/2016 Building Fund Budget Remaining Balance on Building Loan Required YTD $560, Received YTD $512, Spent YTD $509, Required YTD $101, Received YTD $70, As of 12/29/2016 $299, November financials have not been closed; numbers are not final.