First Baptist Church

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1 First Baptist Church July 8, 2018 The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus name We go to be the hands of Christ Then let us go to serve in peace, the gospel to proclaim. God s Spirit has empowered us; We go in Jesus name.

2 The Body of Christ Gathers in Worship & Praise Sunday, July 8, :55: Please take time to greet one another, warmly welcoming visitors in the name of Christ. We gather this morning as a community of God s people to offer ourselves afresh in adoration of God, to conform our minds more nearly to the mind of Christ, to receive the renewing gift of the Holy Spirit. We unite as God s people in the company of Christ to hear and proclaim God s holy word, to pray for ourselves and the whole world, to dedicate this day and all we are to the glory and service of God, who is our peace. Called Business Conference John Brewington Welcome Rev. Kevin Wilson Prelude Marie Hauser, Piano Invocation Rev. Kevin Wilson Call to Worship Meredith Hensley, Congregation Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God s steadfast love endures forever. God s grace is sufficient for us; in Christ the weak are made strong. Let us worship God. Hymn 33 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM RHONDDA Children s Moment Cindy Wilson Following the children s moment, children ages five through first grade should meet their leaders at the door by the organ to proceed to Kids Korner.

3 Old Testament Reading 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Resa Brewington Pew Bible page 377 Morning Prayer Dr. Leathers Hymn 473 Will You Come and Follow Me KELVINGROVE Offertory Prayer Joy McGehee Offertory Marie Hauser Doxology Congregation Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me, And to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me, And to the Spirit, whose love has set me free, As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, Amen. World without end, without end, Amen. World without end, without end, Amen. World without end, without end, Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, Amen. Gospel Reading Mark 6:1-13 Dr. Leathers Pew Bible page 1191 Anthem We Are Called Chancel Choir Becky Slagle Mayo Arise, O church of God! We are called to be God s people, going forth in love and grace. We are called to shine in darkness as we journey from this place. Arise, O church of God! We are called to serve each other, called to be God s hands and feet. We are called to show compassion, sharing Christ with all we meet. We are called to love our neighbor, called to help a world in need. We are called to be disciples, sharing Christ in word and deed. Arise, O church of God, proclaim in one accord the story of redeeming love, the message of our Lord. We are called to be God s people, going forth in love and grace. We are called to shine in darkness as we journey from this place. Arise, O church of God! Sermon Faith and Power Dr. Leathers

4 Hymn 520 The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve AZMON Benediction Dr. Leathers Postlude John Lawrence We are delighted that you have chosen to join us in worship today. It is our sincere hope and prayer that you will know the saving presence, power, love and authority of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and that you will leave encouraged and spiritually refreshed. We Are Called text by Becky Slagle Mayo 2006 Choristers Guild All rights reserved. Reprinted under Onelicense # A Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am 4pm Friday: 8:00-12:00 Staff Meeting Tuesday 9:30-10:30 Telephone Fax Church Staff: Rev. Jay Meadows: Senior Pastor jay@fbcmountairy.org Linda Denney: Minister of Music linda@fbcmountairy.org Rev. Kevin Wilson: Interim kevin@fbcmountairy.org Marie Hauser: Accompanist love2worship4@gmail.com Kim Gough: Financial Secretary kim@fbcmountairy.org Jeanette Jordan: Secretary jeanette@fbcmountairy.org

5 *****BULLETIN BOARD****** Called Business Meeting: Today, July 8, 11:00 am *To vote on recommendations from the Personnel Committee Youth Happenings Sunday, July 8, 5:30pm Today, July 8, we will gather together for our Pre-Passport meeting and spend part of our time hearing the various suggestions, deciding on our act, and also rehearsing our act for the Variety Show. So, get me your ideas, and plan to be present this afternoon! Summer Bible Study We will not have Wednesday Bible Study the month of July but will resume on Wednesday, August 1. Growing Young Conference First Baptist Church 412 N Main Street, Mocksville, NC August 18, 9:00am - 2:30pm Based on groundbreaking research with over 250 of the nation s leading congregations, Growing Young provides a strategy any church can use to involve and retain young people. NC Cooperative Baptist Fellowship offers this unique opportunity for our church to set some goals for the future. Call the church office, or talk to Becky Keesler. Books are available in the office. Where can I help? There are many areas at FBC where you can volunteer your time. Some areas are: Friends Feeding Friends, Friends Helping Seniors, Baptist men s projects, visiting the home-bound and sick, giving someone a ride to a doctor s appointment, or mowing a yard. If you are interested in any of these areas, just call the church office to sign up. Please join our First Baptist Family as we celebrate the many years of Ministry through Music and Worship of Linda Deyton Denney At a reception honoring her retirement Sunday, July 29, :00pm-4:00pm, Fellowship Hall

6 The flowers in the sanctuary are given in memory of our twins, Corbin and Maggie, by Mark, Lesa, Blake, and Meredith Hensley. Ministry for Sunday: Dr. Bill Leathers ; Scripture: ; Mark 6: 1-13 Sunday School Greeters: Steve Dowell & Jane Fussell ; Deacon Greeters: Steve Dowell & Nancy Pyles ; Babies: Jayme Brant & Maggie Nicholson ; Toddlers: Lisa York & Kellye Fussell ; Preschoolers: Benny & Gina Brannock ; Kid s Korner: Richie & Anna Norris ; Children s Sermon : Cindy Wilson ; Sound: Paul Madren, Mark Hensley, TBA The Week Ahead SUNDAY, July 8 9:00am Prayer Time-Prayer Room 9:15am Coffee Fellowship-Fireside Room 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am **The Church at Worship & Praise 4:00pm Diaconate Meeting 5:30pm Youth Meeting TUESDAY, July 10 7:00am Baptist Men s Breakfast Olympia WEDNESDAY, July 11 No Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, July 12 5:30pm Feeding Friends Meal 7:00pm *Boy Scouts Scout Hut SUNDAY, July 15 9:00am Prayer Time-Prayer Room 9:15am Coffee Fellowship-Fireside Room 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am **The Church at Worship & Praise *Community Ministry **Hearing Assists / Valet Parking available upon request. Wheelchair spaces are available in the sanctuary for the convenience of those who need to stay in their chairs.