Spirit of Love, we pray for all your people. Spirit, in your mercy, help us touch each other. Spirit, in your mercy, help us work together.

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1 May 4, :00 a.m. The Gathering of the Body of Christ Prelude......Bob Davis, organist; Susan Davis, pianist Welcome and Announcements...Susan Davis Opening Chorus... He is Lord....Congregation *Invocation..Susan Davis *Hymn of Praise... Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.. No. 15 Special Music. God Is So Good...Children s Choir Responsive Reading. Center Page...Carolyn Shortt Morning Prayer Susan Davis *Hymn of Sharing.... Sweet Hour of Prayer.... No. 445 *Prayer of Dedication and Consecration..Jay Burnett The Receiving of God s Tithes and Our Offering Offertory.... Lead Kindly Light. arr. Wood Bob Davis, organist Doxology.Old 100th Children s Sermon...Diane Thomas Scripture. Romans 8: 18-28; 1 Thessalonians 5: Emily Davis Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God Anthem.. The Prayer..... Chancel Choir Sermon... Prayer Emily Davis *Hymn of Commitment..... Near to the Heart of God.... No. 295 Benediction.....Susan Davis *Postlude.... Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him. arr. Page *Those who are able, please stand. Please fill out the friendship register and pass it along your pew. We would like to have a record of everyone s attendance each Sunday. As the pad is passed, please note the other persons on your pew. If you do not know someone, be sure to introduce yourself. If you are visiting, please include your address and phone number. The sanctuary flowers today are in memory of Bolie Osborne by Bebe RESPONSIVE READING Spirit of Love, we pray for all your people. For people who are blind and cannot see and for those who can see but are blind to people around them. Spirit, in your mercy, help us touch each other For people who move slowly because of accident, illness or disability, and for those who move too fast to be aware of the world in which they live. Spirit, in your mercy, help us work together. For people who are deaf and cannot hear, and for those who can hear but ignore the cries of others Spirit, in your mercy, help us respond to each other. For people who learn slowly, for people who learn in different ways, and for people who learn quickly and easily but often choose ignorance. Spirit, in your mercy, help us grow in your wisdom. For people who have chronic illnesses for which there is no known cure or relief, and for people who live in unholy fear of developing chronic illness Spirit, in your mercy, help us and heal us. Weekly Opportunities Sunday, May 4 PRAYER EMPHASIS SUNDAY Sunday Bible Study...9:45 am Worship Service :00 am Youth Handbells Practice...5:15 pm Youth Supper/Study..6:00 pm Monday, May 5 Children s Choir...3:30-5:00 pm Sue Willingham Circle at Four Oaks 6:00 pm Properties Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 6 Master Gardeners Graduation in fellowship hall 4:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, May 7 Missions Team Meeting...10:30 am Godly Play for children..5:00-6:00 pm Family Night Supper..5:30 pm Prayer Time/Bible Study...6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal...7:30 pm Education Committee Meeting..7:30 pm Friday, May 9 Downtown Missions...7:00 pm FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER Menu for Wednesday, May 7 Cat Fish prepared by Ronnie & Joyce Green Reservations due by 10 am Tuesday Sunday Youth Dinner & Bible Study Meal provided by Nichols Bible Study Leader: Mitchell Prayer Concerns As a Church, please pray for one another. Please use this section to contact us regarding a prayer request, hymn request, address or phone number change, etc.

2 UPCOMING EVENTS May 11 May 15 May 16, 17 May 18 May 21 June 2-6 June June June July September 13 Rain date 9/20/14 Mother s Day and Baptism Men s Fellowship Breakfast Disaster Relief Training Graduate Recognition Sunday Special Business Meeting Southwest Virginia Mission Opportunity Nickelsville, VA PASSPORT VBS Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Assembly Meeting in Atlanta MC2 Missions Connection Celebration DRBA Operation Inasmuch GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY Graduate Recognition Sunday will be held on May 18. Please send the name of your high school or college graduate to the church office by May 11, BABY DEDICATION: If anyone is interested in having your baby dedicated on Mother s Day, please let the church office know. May 15, 2014 will be the first Men s Fellowship Prayer Breakfast at Smokin Jake s Restaurant at 7:00 am. Vacation Bible School June 16-19, 19, 2014 Those Who Serve Today FBC AV/sound system volunteers: Sid Young and Kelsey Thomas Ushers: Tommy Talbott, Tommy Elliott, Mark Repokis, Steve Satterfield, Darden Smith, Mike Young, Roger Smith Acolyte: Cameron Burnett Children s Church - May Diane and Kelsey Thomas Worship Nursery Workers: Donna Murphy and Betty Chumney Worship Receptionists - May Joy Burnett and Mary Harrison Sunday School Receptionists for May: Rebecca and Keith Loftis Deacons of the Month for May: Jay Burnett and Estelle Burton Outreach Person of the Week; Kaye Tuck Attendance & Offering Report April 27, 2014 Sunday Bible Study 72 Number in Worship..150 Offering Report 4/27/14 Offering..$8, Offering Year to Date.$117, Budget Needs to Date...$122, Expenditures to Date..$104, Global Missions/ Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Our Goal...$2, Recd. 4/27/ $25.00 Recd Year to Date...$1,671.00

3 DRBA OPERATION INASMUCH Serving the Community as One September 13 [rain date is September 20, 2014] MC2 MISSIONS CONNECTION CELEBRATION July 21-25, 2014 at Eagle Eyrie Age-appropriate learning opportunities are provided for preschoolers through senior adults. {Sign-up sheet is in the church office} Disaster training [May 16 and May 17, 2014] Association Disaster Training will be at FBC in the Fellowship Hall First Baptist Church Mission Statement: First Baptist Church strives to be an innovative, inclusive Christian fellowship of friendly, caring believers committed to sharing God s Good News. God s Helping Hands (formerly God s Storehouse) is just one of the ministries of First Baptist Church that reaches out to the community in need. This ministry seeks to help those who have been displaced from their homes (in many cases through fire). We are always in need of furniture, pots and pans, towels, sheets, kitchen utensils and silverware. If you can donate any of these items, please contact Bob McCullough or anyone on the Missions Committee. WOVEN TOGETHER Threads of Faith and Fellowship 2014 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Assembly June 23-27, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia Anyone interested in attending as a messenger please see the pastor or sign up in the church office. (Also, see the pastor for additional information.) Southwest Virginia Mission Opportunity June 2-June 6, 2014 Nickelsville, VA Join the team this year as we travel back into the Mountains of Southwest Virginia. We will take on a variety of projects to improve the quality of life for those in need in this rugged mountain area of our state. No experience necessary! {Please sign up in the church office.} Contact Pastor Dave for details.

4 The Cross First Baptist Church has joined many others in our county and around the country in a silent testimony to our faith. The Cross displayed in the front yard or at a prominent visible place on your private property will remind passersby that because of God s love, Jesus died on a cross to pay the penalty for our sins. The plain wooden cross in your front yard will tell the world that you are a believer and you want to be a testimony for the Lord. The mission team has prepared a supply of crosses that will be in the back foyer Sunday morning. You are encouraged to take one and display it in your yard. If you have a non-member friend who would like a cross, they are welcome to one of our crosses. JESUS SAVES Gangway to Galilee VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 16 19, :00-8:00 pm {come 5:30 pm on Monday, June 16 for dinner} Connect Children with God s Eternal Good News at VBS: Every child needs to hear the Good News that Jesus their Savior calls us, teaches us, keeps us safe, saves us, and provides all we need by His amazing grace through faith. At Gangway to Galilee VBS, you will connect children with the most important message of their lifetime: the miraculous story of what Jesus did for us what we could never do for ourselves. If you can help full or part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. Signup sheets are available in the portico entrance table! Join us for an Amazing Grace Adventure! THE FELLOWSHIP TEAM MEETING WILL BE HELD MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 AT 6:15 PM IN THE FAITH CAFÉ. A bookfair is coming! A bookfair is coming! A bookfair is coming! and EVERYONE is invited! First Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 21 st Preview Day May 20th (FBC library) Morning Hours: 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Evening Hours: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be tons of great books as well as puppets, games and puzzles. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. Preview online at First Baptist Weekday School will receive free books based on the total sales. CHRISTIAN MOVIE HEAVEN IS FOR REAL IS SHOWING AT THE WORLD OF SPORTS THEATER STARTING MAY 2 THROUGH MAY 15. The May issues of Home Life and Mature Living magazines are available in the tract racks near the Chapel entrance.

5 MEN OF THE CHURCH, WE ENCOURGAGE YOU TO BE A PART OF THIS. May 15, 2014 will be the first Men s Fellowship Prayer Breakfast at Smokin Jake s Restaurant. Each month the prayer breakfast will be held at 7:00 am on the third Thursday of the month. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Dave or Ted Bennett. THANK YOU NOTES: Dear First Baptist Members, A huge thank you for the calls, cards, and visits during my recent shoulder replacement surgery. It is wonderful to have a caring church family. Looking forward to being back soon to worship with you. Sincerely, Jackie Powell Keenagers, Thank you so much for the nice Easter basket loaded with goodies. I really enjoyed it and I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thanks again! Sincerely, Avis Jones PROPOSED CHANGE TO BY-LAWS By majority vote at the April 23, 2014 regularly scheduled meeting, business sessions will now be held on a monthly basis. This will be an opportunity to inform the church body of leadership/committee issues and to conduct time-sensitive business. Meetings are scheduled the third Wednesday at 6:30 pm of each month. The moderator rules the above action out of order, and thus void on the basis of By-Laws Article XIV General, Section 4, under (Notification of Meetings and Business), which reads as follows: The Church shall be notified at least one week in advance of the presentation at church business meetings of matters necessitating expenditure of funds not presented in the church budget, or matters concerning the purchase or sale of church property, or matters which constitute modification of church policy. The pastor hereby calls a Special Business Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 6:30 pm for the specific purpose of changing Article III. Meetings, Section 2. Business Meetings, which currently reads The church shall hold a regular business meeting each quarter. Thus the change shall read, The church shall hold a regular business meeting monthly. {Two-thirds majority required}

6 Donnie and Susan Amos cordially invite you to attend their wedding vow renewal ceremony on May 31, 2014 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church, 815 N. Main St. South Boston, VA A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Most of our wonderful friends and family that were in our wedding party in 1989 will again be taking their posts as attendants and groomsmen. We are looking forward to a relaxed and fun event as we celebrate 25 years together and begin our journey on 25 more. Please join us! RSVP by May 23, 2014 by 10Nurse1964@comcast.net or by calling No gifts please