The Worship of God The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost August 26, 2018 GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH

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GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH The Worship of God The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost August 26, 2018 There will be no Children s Time programming this Sunday.

1 GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH The Worship of God The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost August 26, 2018 There will be no Children s Time programming this Sunday. All children are invited to stay in Worship. There is a nursery available for those who need it. Chiming of the Hour Gathering Hymn 639 (v. 3) Welcome to Worship Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Rev. Lauren Efird Leader: The Lord be with you, People: And also with you. Passing of the Peace Rev. Efird Preparation for Worship Those Who Trust Enter the Worship Circle Praise Team Those who trust in the Lord Are a strong mountain. They will not, not be moved. Though the world moves like mad, You alone are faithful, Jesus, you, you will not be changed. Those who trust in the Lord Are as Mount Zion. They will not, not be moved. Christ the King sets my feet On a firm foundation They will not, not be moved.

2 Call to Worship (Psalm 34:15-22) Kadeisha Bonsu Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer Rev. Stephen Stacks Leader: The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, People: God s ears are open to their cry. Leader: The face of the Lord is against evildoers, People: To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. Leader: When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, People: And rescues them from all their troubles. Leader: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, People: And saves the crushed in spirit. Leader: Many are the afflictions of the righteous, People: But the Lord rescues them from them all. Leader: God keeps all their bones; People: Not one of them will be broken. Leader: Evil brings death to the wicked, People: And those who hate the righteous will be condemned. Leader: The Lord redeems the servants lives; People: None of those who take refuge in God will be condemned. Invocation Hymn 418 Offertory Prayer Kadeisha Bonsu A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Rick Hoyle Offertory The Earth and All That Dwell Therein arr. Willan Presentation of the Offering As our offering is presented back to God, we will sing the following doxology: GLORIA PATRI We affirm each prayer with the following response: Leader: Lord, in your mercy... People: Hear our prayer. 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. All children are invited to come forward for the Backpack Blessing. Backpack Blessing Hymn 625 Kadeisha Bonsu Standing on the Promises Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:10-20 Rev. Wesley Spears-Newsome We affirm the reading of Scripture with the following response: Reader: The word of God for us, the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, And to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, Is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen.

3 Anthem Fight the Good Fight John Gardner Fight the good fight with all thy might; Christ is thy strength and Christ thy right. Lay hold on life, and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. Run the straight race through God s good grace; Lift up thine eyes and seek God s face. Life with its way before us lies; Christ is the path and Christ the prize. Cast care aside, lean on thy guide: God s boundless mercy will provide; Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love. Faint not, nor fear, God s arms are near; God changeth not, and thou art dear. Only believe, and thou shalt see That Christ is all in all to thee. Amen. Sermon Put on God s Armor Rev. Efird Hymn 63 Benediction Postlude Please stand as you are able. Lead On, O King Eternal Rev. Efird The flowers are given in honor of Dave and Elise Atkins 40th Wedding Anniversary. The Deacon of the Day is Rick Hoyle, Chair of the Missions Ministry. Today s acolyte is Ivy Nuss. Hearing assistance devices are available at the back of the sanctuary. Prayer Concerns Gilles Bikindou, Jo Brooks, Amy Clifton (former GFBC cook), Linda Crider, Margaret Curl, Larry Ellison (Randy Palmer s nephew), Marvene Hinson (Diane Smith s sister), Angel Hunter (Randy Palmer s niece), Denise Morgan (Diane Smith s niece), Marietta Potok, Dick Reinert, Eunice Shreve, Iris Thomas, and Jim Webster (Emma Webster s son) Emma Aeppli Spring Arbor, Apex Emerson Deese Hillcrest, Raleigh Lewis Faulkner Hillcrest, Raleigh Our partner church, Ebenezer Baptist, Cuba, and our siblings of the Oromo Evangelical Lutheran Mission GFBC by the Numbers Focus on Finance 2017/2018 Budget (MDP + MSP) $900,457 Amount of Budget supported through Stewardship Giving $825,216 (excludes cell tower and GFCC receipts) Week 51of 52 (August 19) Week 51 YTD Total Giving $9,239 $937,849 Less Designated Giving $ 140 $ 99,142 Actual Stewardship Giving $9,099 $838,708 Stewardship Giving needed to fully subscribe budget $14,854 $810,362 Over (Under) $(5,755) $ 28,346 Attendance Last Sunday Faith Formation 119 Worship 155

4 Announcements and Upcoming Events Current Sermon Series Heirs of God July 29 The Death of Hostility Ephesians 2:11-22 August 5 Be Rooted in Love Ephesians 3:14-21 August 12 Grow Up Ephesians 4:1-16 August 19 Be Angry But Do Not Sin Ephesians 4:25-5:2 August 26 Put on God s Armor Ephesians 6:10-20 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals Resume September 5 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals resume on Wednesday, September 5 at 7 pm. If you have been considering joining the choir, now is a good time to do so! Deacon Ordination Service September 9 Make plans to join us in worship on September 9 for the Deacon Ordination Service! This year we will be ordaining two new deacons, Keith Brooks and Elizabeth Biser, after which we will officially commission and install the new deacon board for the year. This service is always a special time of celebrating the lay leaders who play such a vital role in guiding our church community. Youth Kick-Off September 9 The Youth Ministry will kick off the new church year on September 9! We will have a picnic and games at McDonald Woods Park in Cary from 5-7 pm. Family Promise Week Needs September 2-9 Van drivers are needed to transport families between Greenwood Forest and the Family Promise Day Center in Raleigh using the Family Promise fifteen passenger van. Morning drivers pick up from GFBC at 6:30am. Evening drivers pick up from the Day Center between 5:50 & 6:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer to be a van driver, contact Paul Smith at fat37ply@nc.rr.com. In addition, anyone can help with setup immediately following worship on the first Sunday of host week (September 2)! Set-up involves rolling the cots from the trailer into the classroom area, making up the beds, and distributing hand towels, night lights and alarm clocks. Take-down occurs at 7:30 am on the last Sunday of host week (September 9). We gather and bag the used linens to be washed, roll the cots back to the trailer, and vacuum the classrooms. If you would like to volunteer, contact Andy Jarrell at andyjarrell@gmail.com. GFBC at Pleasant Grove Revival September 25 Pastor Efird and the GFBC Music Ministry have been invited to participate in a revival service at Pleasant Grove Church in Cary on Tuesday, September 25 at 6:45 pm. We would like as many members of the GFBC family as possible to attend the revival to worship together and grow in fellowship with our siblings in Christ at Pleasant Grove. Mark your calendars for this special night! Caregiver Academy GFBC will be hosting a six-session Caregiver Academy entitled Powerful Tools for Caregivers sponsored by The Center for Volunteer Giving. These 90-minute sessions will occur on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-3:00 pm beginning on September 11 and ending on October 23 in Room C225. More complete details are available on the flyer posted outside the church office. Registration is limited. Peace Artwork on Display A new art exhibit is now on display in the adult Faith Formation hallway! Several artists at GFBC have created pieces of art around the theme of "peace." Thank you to all the artists who contributed. Stop by and see this wonderful and timely exhibit. Dorcas Ministry Program Are you looking for a new job? Are you working but under-employed? Dorcas Ministries is now accepting applications for Jobs for Life, a faith-based employment program to help you chart a path to a new job. Graduates of the program will be able to speak more confidently in front of a group, have a professional resume, meet with local employers, be prepared and confident in job interviews, have a clearer picture of what they want in life, and have a deeper faith in God s plan for them. Classes start in late September and meet at Dorcas Ministries, 187 High House Road, Cary on Tues/Thurs from 6-8pm. To apply, please clientservices@dorcascary.org for an application or call , ext Upcoming Sermon Series The Cost of Discipleship September 2 Break Up with Hypocrisy Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, September 16 Take Up Your Cross Mark 8:27-38 September 23 Become a Servant of All Mark 9:30-37 September 30 Be Salted with Fire Mark 9:38-50 October 7 Give All You Have Mark 10:17-31

5 Second Wednesday Community Meal September 12, 2018 at 5:30 pm GFBC Fellowship Hall Announcing Ministry Mondays! Here s how you sign-up for the September Second Wednesday community meal! We encourage you to both sign-up and prepay online at the following address: If you are unable to sign-up online, please complete this form and either place it in the offering plate or turn it in at the church office. You can also call the church office at All reservations must be made by noon, Friday, September 7. Name # of Adult Servings ($8) # of Vegetarian ($7) # of Children Servings ($5) Menu Spaghetti with Meatball Sauce Caesar Salad Garlic Bread Vegetarian Option: Meatless Spaghetti Kids Option: Spaghetti Dessert: Brownie and Cookie Tray Starting in September, we will begin our second year of Ministry Mondays on a quarterly basis. All committees meet in the Fellowship Hall at round tables. Ministry Mondays foster a team mentality and provide a sustainable and energetic way to do the work of ministry together! This meeting style is helping us to work towards a common vision and communicate across ministries. If you are serving on a ministry team this year, save these dates: September 17 November 19 February 25 May 20 Team A Children Congregational Care Missions Outreach Stewardship Worship Schedule 6:00-7:00 pm Team A 7:00-7:30 pm Dinner 7:30-8:30 pm Team B Team B Discipleship Fellowship Finance Personnel Properties Youth Dinner will be provided. Bring $7 for a sub, chips, and drink. Please contact Megan Jarrell at meganpjarrell@gmail.com with any dietary restrictions. GFBC: Making Committee Meetings Fun Since 2017

The Worship of God The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 2, 2018 GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH. Chiming of the Hour. Rev.

GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH The Worship of God The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 2, 2018 Chiming of the Hour Gathering Hymn 490 (v. 1) Welcome to Worship Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated