The First Baptist Church! Worcester, Massachusetts. First Gathered in 1812 !!! !!! June 21, :00 AM A Welcoming and Af8irming Church

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1 The First Baptist Church Worcester, Massachusetts First Gathered in 1812 June 21, :00 AM A Welcoming and Af8irming Church

2 The First Baptist Church Worcester, Massachusetts Hearing devices are available for those needing assistance; just ask an usher. June 21, 2015 PRELUDE Concerto in D minor *CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 111 When Morning Gilds the Skies *CALL TO WORSHIP Antonio Vivaldi trans. J.S. Bach Laudes Domini L. O Lord our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth. You have set your glory above the heavens; out of the mouth of infants and children you have ordained. R. When we look in the heavens, the work of your fingers, what are we that you are mindful of us and care for us? Yet you have crowned us with glory and honor O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth *INVOCATION The Rev. Brian Dixon *THE LORD S 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 debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI 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. WELCOME and HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR CHURCH LIFE GREETING ONE ANOTHER All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing Alleluia, Alleluia O burning sun with golden beam, and silver moon with softer gleam, O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN HOLY SCRIPTURE 1 Samuel 17:19-23, p. 227 Psalm 9:9-20 p. 428 Mark 4:35-41 p. 816 INSTRUMENTAL SOLO

3 SERMON Full Force Gale Mr. Dixon *CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 345 Jesus Calls Us o er the Tumult PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Galilee Offertory Largo from Sonata in C minor, BWV 526 J.S. Bach *Doxology Old 100 th Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication *CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 439 Jesus, Lover of My Soul *BENEDICTION Aberystwyth POSTLUDE We All Believe in One True God, BWV 680 J.S. Bach *Indicates you are invited to stand as you are able REMINDERS: WORSHIP LEADERS Rev. Brian Dixon David Johnson, liturgist Yulia Zhuraleva, violin William Ness, Minister of Music and Arts RETIREMENT DINNER: We are honoring William on Saturday, June 27th at 6:30PM in Gordon Hall. A vegetarian menu is being planned, bread and beverages will be provided. We are asking that those who attend bring a salad or a finger dessert to share for 8 people. If you are planning on attending, please sign up at the church with what you will plan to bring and how many will be attending. Please call Barbara Ward at if you have any questions. The Pastoral Search Team would like to THANK EVERYONE who submitted a Pastoral Work Style survey to the Team We were thrilled to receive over 70 surveys Our next phase included reviewing and discussing YOUR responses To do so, we met on a fine day in May for a daylong meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to use your feedback to create a pastor profile and develop a model for the future structure of the pastoral leadership. Now that we have that information we will set a date for a forum to present all that we have learned and put together. And just because summer is coming doesn't mean we're taking a vacation from this quest. The Team has divvied out roles for themselves which include: investigating avenues to

4 search for possible candidates, creating ways to advertise the position, generating interview questions, and, if available, reviewing materials from interested applicants. As always we are available for any questions or concerns, and we'll always take your enthusiastic "thumbs- up" that reassure us we're fulfilling our duties as you and God call us to You can speak to any of us directly (Courtney Stevens, Joe Oakley, Barbara Ward, Stephanie Gaudette, Jim Hecox, Karl Bjork, Rod Ferris, Phyllis Whitten, or Sue Gelinas) or reach us by at worc.org. While the deadline to submit the survey has passed, you can still fill one out. There are some copies in the church lobby, or you can access the link at bit.ly/fbcsurvey The Church Life Team (Jim Pease, Janice Hitzhusen & Tom Ward) and The First Baptist Church of Worcester, corner of Park Avenue and Salisbury Street is hosting an Open Mic Friday, June 19, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. In the Lee Room (handicapped accessible) Dan Kennedy, New Age/Contemporary Piano (Audiosyncracy's "Best of 2012" and # 7 ZMR on Top 100 Chart) will open the program. Following him at 8:30 p.m., other performers are scheduled, but we want you, too We hope you will join us Summer Office Hours: The office will be open from 9AM to 4PM until Labor Day weekend. DATES TO REMEMBER: Sunday, July 12 th Summer Concert in Institute Park Friday, July 17 th - Movie Night Wednesday, August 5 th - Paint Night Friday, August 21 st Back to School Game Night Interested in any of these events please e- mail Jeremy at jeremyb@fbc- worc.org More details are to follow as the dates approa Please Tom Ward to schedule a spot at tward@oxps.org or call It will be a night filled with talent, food and beverages and it is free

5 This Week s Events STANDING CALENDAR Monday, June 22nd 5:30 PM First Friends Board (Lee Room) Tuesday, June 23rd 11:00 AM Mustard Seed Prep 7:00 PM Church Council Mtg (Gordon Hall) Friday, June 26th Sunday Monday 8:30 AM Breakfast (Gordon Hall) 9:00 AM Bible & Bagels (Lee Rm) 9:00 AM Infants & Toddler Care (Infant Rm) 9:00 AM Grades 5-12 (Youth Lounge) 9:45 AM Pre- K & K care (Caboose) 10:00 AM Worship Service (Sanctuary) Sunday School Grades K 5 (Green Rm) 11:00 AM Coffee & Fellowship (Gordon Hall) 2:15 PM Church Staff Mtg (Roy Rm) 7:00 PM Pickleball (Greendale YMCA) 7:00 PM Volleyball (Trinity Lutheran) 3:00 PM Rivera- Ortiz rehearsal (Sanctuary) Saturday, June 27 th 5:30 PM Rivera- Ortiz Wedding (Sanctuary) 6:30 PM Ness Retirement Dinner (Gordon Hall) Tuesday 12:00 PM Pickleball (Greendale YMCA) 6:30 PM NA Serenity Group (Lee Rm) Wednesday 6:00 PM FA Group (Krueger Rm) 6:00 PM NA Group (Lee Rm) 7:00 PM Pickleball (Greendale YMCA) Thursday 8:00 PM AA Serenity Group (Lee Rm) Friday 12:00 PM Pickleball (Greendale YMCA)

6 MISSION STATEMENT We are a community of believers who seek to grow in our faith and understanding as we live the Way of Jesus Christ. Inclusion We welcome all in Christ s Love Freedom of Faith Individual interpretation of God s word and freedom of expression are cornerstones of our faith Service We seek to be a Christ- like presence in the world Spiritual Growth We encourage all to seek Christian growth We are glad you came to worship with us and pray you will receive inspiration and comfort in the worship service. All are welcome to God s house. Contact us 111 Park Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts worc.org info@fbc- worc.org Follow us on Facebook: The First Baptist Church Worcester The FBC Worcester Youth Phone: (508) Contact info: Rev. Brian Dixon x222, briand@fbc- worc.org Willliam Ness, Minister of Music & Arts x 227, williamn@fbc- worc.org John Carroll, Building Mgr. x224, johnc@fbc- worc.org Joan Gonyea, Office Administrator x247, joang@fbc- worc.org Andrea Letourneau, Asst. Treasurer: andreal@fbc- worc.org