THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT WORSHIP New London, New Hampshire September 30, 2018. 10:00 a.m. WE OFFER OURSELVES IN PRAYER AND PRAISE Prelude: Andantino Cesar Franck Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 42:1-5, 8-11 (insert) Greeting and Opening Prayer *Opening Hymn 111: When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI Stewardship Moment- Kelly Dobin, Spiral International The Offertory Special Music: This Little Light of Mine *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. Traditional/arr. Joel Raney OLD HUNDREDTH The New Testament Reading: Romans 14:13-19 (Page 1190) *Hymn 122: He Is Exalted Twila Paris The Morning Prayer 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. [At this time the children will be dismissed for Sunday School.]
WE SEEK A WORD FROM GOD FOR THIS DAY The Gospel Reading: Mark 9:38-49 (Page 1057) Sermon: Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone Special Music: As the Deer Martin Nystrom/arr. Susan E. Geschke *Benediction WE FOLLOW CHRIST INTO THE WORLD TO LOVE AND TO SERVE Postlude: Sortie Benedetto Marcello *Please stand if you are able.
PSALM 42: 1-5, 8-11
Our Worship Leaders this morning are Rev. Charles Glidewell, Pastor Rev. Cindy Johnson, Associate Pastor David Chaves, Music Director Church Choir & Musicians Handbell Choir Jonathan Fowler, soloist Sandy Messer, Liturgist The flowers this morning are given in loving memory of Alison Curtis given by Chuck and the 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. Greeters & Ushers David & Merlene Dunlop Mark & Marilyn Wendling Woodcrest Terri Bingham 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 ad vantage 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: www.fbcnlnh.org, 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 03257 (603) 526-6511 e-mail: fbc@fbcnlnh.org, www.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 CCLI #11071743
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sun, Sept 30 Choir Rehearsal Chapel/Music Room 9:00 a.m. Worship Service Meeting House 10:00 a.m. Book Study The Spirit BWF Room 11:15 a.m. Mon, Oct 1 Sunapee Singers Chapel/Music Room 2:00 p.m. Tues, Oct 2 Women s Book Study BWF Room 8:45 a.m. Staff Meeting Library 9:00 a.m. AIL Class Cleveland Hall 9:30 a.m. Prayer Ministry Library All are welcome 1:30 p.m. Deacon s Meeting BWF Room 5:30 p.m. Wed, Oct 3 Pastor s Bible Study Reney Room 10:00 a.m. Food Pantry Open 5:30-7:00 p.m. Children s Choir Supper Cleveland Hall 5:15 p.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal Chapel/Music Room 5:45-6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts Cleveland Hall 7:00 p.m. Thurs, Oct 4 Community Coffee Cleveland Hall 8:00-10:00 a.m. Music Rehearsal Chapel/Music Room 6:30 p.m. Sat, Oct 6 Food Pantry Open 10:00-11:30 a.m. Sun, Oct 7 Choir Rehearsal Chapel/Music Room 9:00 a.m. Worship Service Meeting House 10:00 a.m. Book Study The Spirit BWF Room 11:15 a.m. VBS REPLAY Cleveland Hall 11:30 a.m. In addition, AA Meetings are held M, W, F 12:15 p.m. AA, Alanon, Alateen - Tues 7:00 p.m.
WELCOME TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NEW LONDON We unite and inspire people to discover and celebrate the light of Jesus Christ in everyday life. To learn more about the First Baptist Church of New London, fill out a Visitor s Card for contact by Pastor Glidewell, or visit our website: www.fbcnlnh.org. CROP WALK THIS AFTERNOON The CROP Walk is today at 1:00. Meet at Elkins Beach at 12:30 and walk the 6 mile loop around Pleasant Lake. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds support our local KLS Community Food Pantry. The remainder of the proceeds supports ending hunger around our country and the world. Be sure to participate by walking if you are able, or by supporting someone who plans to walk. Sign-up sheets will be in Cleveland Hall following this morning service. BOOK STUDY: SURPRISED BY THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT We are often surprised by the power of the Spirit but always sustained by his presence. Please join us Sundays at 11:15 in the BWF Room upstairs to learn more and to share what you know with the class. CALENDARS FOR INMATES It's that time of year when calendars for next year begin arriving in the mail. Please don t throw them out! Chaplain Russ Gates of the Pennsylvania Correctional System assures us that inmates at the new Phoenix Facility are extremely grateful to have a calendar of their choosing on which to mark the passing of their days in 2019. Several churches around the country partner with Chaplain Gates to provide calendars to over 3,000 men incarcerated there. Calendars and pocket calendars are permitted as long as they do not have a spiral binding. Last year, FBC donated over 300 calendars that s about 60 pounds of calendars! Please put any calendars you with to donate in the collection box outside the office, or in the entrance to the Meeting House. Thank you!
VBS REPLAY* Taking the enthusiasm and energy of our summer VBS program and expanding it into an Outside the Box Sunday School experience for the entire family! Join us next Sunday, October 7 as we Reboot our VBS Program from this past summer. We will share music, stories, a community craft and lunch! *A newly piloted once-a-month after-church alternative Sunday School for K 5 students. *Parents, caregivers and the church community are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in this program. *Designed to make new friends and deepen our faith as a family and in community. *FREE and OPEN to ALL! RSVP to the church office, 526-6511. We are also in need of donations for lunch on the 7 th. Please contact the church office if you would like to help out. Items needed: 50 paper bags 10 bananas 20 small oranges 2 gallons apple cider 20 apples 5 loaves sandwich bread 2 dozen eggs DONATIONS being accepted now! DROP OFF ITEMS October 1 17 (Mon-Thurs 8:30-3:00 p.m.) (Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m.) Clothing~Purses~Shoes~Belts~Linens~Sheets~Curtains~Towels