THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT WORSHIP New London, New Hampshire

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2 THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT WORSHIP New London, New Hampshire August 19, :00 a.m. WE OFFER OURSELVES IN PRAYER AND PRAISE Prelude: Come and Hear Joseph M. Martin Welcome New Member Litany: Cathy Ellis (see insert) Invocation The Lord s Prayer ( trespasses ) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. *Hymn 87, Come, Christians Join to Sing (Please hand prayer request cards to ushers during the hymn) MADRID The Morning Prayer Pastoral Prayer Choral Response A Call to Stewardship: Deuteronomy 15:7 If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. The Offertory Voluntary: Ich Liebe Dich *Presentation of the Offerings and Offertory Prayer *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Hymn 348, Softly and Tenderly L. van Beethoven OLD HUNDREDTH THOMPSON

3 WE SEEK A WORD FROM GOD FOR THIS DAY Musical Offering: Anthems of Love Susan Bentail Boersma/Dan Forrest The Gospel Reading: Luke 15:11-32 (Page 1094) The Sermon: Things Jesus Said: For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. WE FOLLOW CHRIST INTO THE WORLD TO LOVE AND TO SERVE *Hymn 84, O God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE *Benediction Postlude: O God, Our Help in Ages Past William Croft *Please stand if you are able.

4 NEW MEMBER LITANY Leader: Congregation: New Member: Leader: Congregation: New Member: Leader: Congregation: New Member: Leader: New Member: Congregation: Leader & Congregation The Church is a family of people with varieties of gifts, united by the Spirit revealed in Jesus Christ. It is the Spirit of caring for one another, of forgiving and helping each other; of weeping and rejoicing together. It is the Spirit of love revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. I want to share in that Spirit. The Church is a body of people with diverse needs and visions, inspired by the Spirit shining through the deeds and words of Jesus as recorded in Scripture. It is the Spirit of being open to the world and to all people as our brothers and sisters; of continual searching and learning; of saying, We believe, help our unbelief. It is the stirring toward growth in the Spirit of faith which Jesus make possible in the human family. I want to share in that Spirit. The church is a gathered people with different concerns, convictions and tasks, yet led by one Spirit who encourages, challenges, and reforms the Church. It is the Spirit which was in Jesus, who for us is the chief clue to who God is, and to what it means to be human and faithful. It is the passion leading us to nurture peace, confront oppression, and create alternatives to injustice. It is the spirit of hope revealed in the prophets and waiting to be revealed in us. I want to share in that Spirit. The Church is a covenant of people of many backgrounds, expectations and styles, called by one Spirit. I want to share in that Spirit. So do we and we want to share in it with you. We are glad for you, and we welcome you into our family here. May the gift of the Holy Spirit be ours together, uniting and leading us, and the whole world, to newness of life. We are thankful for you and glad our lives are bound together and to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. We thank you, O God, for Cathy who have come to join our family of faith. May she find among us a deep love and concern for her well-being. Enable Cathy to find her place of service among us. Grant that she may grow in every way into him who is the head of the church, Christ Jesus, our Lord. Amen.

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8 WEEKLY CALENDAR Sun, Aug 19 Choir Rehearsal Chapel/Music Room 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Meeting House 9:00 a.m. The Gathering Meeting House 11:00 a.m. Mon, Aug 20 Sunapee Singers Chapel/Music Room 2:30 p.m. KREM Cleveland Hall 3:30 p.m. Tues, Aug 21 Women s Book Study BWF Room 8:45 a.m. Staff Meeting Library 9:00 a.m. Prayer Ministry Library All are welcome 1:30 p.m. Church Council Reney Room 5:00 p.m. Wed, Aug 22 Pastor s Bible Study Reney Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Open 5:30-7:00 p.m. Evening Bible Study Library 7:00-8:30 p.m. Thurs, Aug 23 Community Coffee Cleveland Hall 8:00-10:00 a.m. Sat, Aug 25 Food Pantry Open 10:00-11:30 a.m. Sun, Aug 26 Choir Rehearsal Chapel/Music Room 8:00 a.m. Worship Service Meeting House 9:00 a.m. The Gathering Meeting House 11:00 a.m. In addition, AA Meetings are held M, W, F 12:15 p.m. AA, Alanon, Alateen - Tues 7:00 p.m. One Great Hour is a Christian effort to empower, provide water, supply food, and give relief from disasters. Focusing on these four areas allows One Great Hour of Sharing to address some of the root causes of suffering in our world. Your gifts make hope possible. Please consider giving to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. Envelopes are available in the pew card holders through the month of August for your gifts. Checks may be made out to OGHS. Thank you for your consideration in making a donation T-SHIRTS FOR SALE! FBC T-shirts are available for a donation of $5.00 and can be purchased in Cleveland Hall following today s services or during the week in the church office. If we do not have your size just sign up -list your name and size - we will be placing another order in the near future and will notify you when the t-shirts arrive.

9 Our Worship Leaders this morning are Rev. Charles Glidewell, Pastor Rev. Cindy Johnson, Associate Pastor David Chaves, Music Director Summer Choir Jonathan Fowler, Soloist Gene Lindsey, Liturgist The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given by Polly Roos in loving memory of her son David and her husband Bill. The flowers in Cleveland Hall this morning are given by Brita Ek in appreciation of her FBC family. Coffee and Fellowship Please join us for coffee and refreshments in Cleveland Hall following the Worship Service. All who are worshiping with us this morning are invited to share in this time of fellowship. We sincerely welcome visitors and are strengthened by your participation in the act of worship. Coffee Servers John Bowman & Claire Ketteler Greeters & Ushers Brita Ek & Linda Myers Howard Hoke Woodcrest Pam Sanborn Large print bulletins are available in the Narthex for the visually impaired. Nursery Care is in the yellow room off of Cleveland Hall. Our sanctuary is equipped with a tele-coil induction loop system. To take advantage of the amplified signal, hearing aid users should switch their hearing aid to the T (tele-coil) position. If you are unable to join us on Sunday morning Visit our website: click on the link Watch Church Service On-Line. You can also stay up-to-date on church activities through our Facebook Page. At the bottom of the webpage - click on the Facebook Link and like our page. The First Baptist Church 461 Main Street, P.O. Box 336 New London, NH (603) fbc@fbcnlnh.org, Rev. Charles Glidewell, Pastor Stephanie Barton, Office Manager Rev. Cindy Johnson, Associate Pastor Kit Ross, Administrative Assistant David Chaves, Music Director Steven Hunt, Sexton Michelle Martlew, Nursery Assistant Liz Donovan, Assistant Sexton