First Baptist Church of Penfield A CONGREGATION OF THE AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES ESTABLISHED 1804 Sunday November 5, 2017 World Communion Sunday Welcome and Sharing within the Community We welcome you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. We hope and pray that God s loving spirit will be made real and meaningful for you here. If you are visiting with us today, please take a moment and fill out the guest register pad that is located in the pew directly in front of you. Those with hearing aids are invited to use the T switch. A nursery for infants through young four-year-old children is available from 9:00am Noon. 1862 Penfield Road, Penfield, NY 14526 Church Office Hours Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm (585) 586-2876 E-mail ~ fbpenfield@toast.net Website ~ www.fbpenfield.org
PRELUDE B Minor Fugue J. S. Bach WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS & MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES THE CHIMES Three chimes are sounded, awakening us to the presence of God, alerting us to the voice of Christ, centering us in the embrace of the Spirit. As we gather, we present ourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship. A PRAYER FOR VETERANS Marsha Kiriazides INTROIT Praise The LORD, O My Soul *Call TO WORSHIP Leader: Come all who are leaders in a turbulent time All: Explore God s ways of justice, mercy, and fairness. Leader: Come all who are leaders in a confusing time. All: Hear God s call to honesty, clarity, wisdom. Leader: Come all who are leaders in a dangerous time All: Trust God s ways of challenge, courage, presence. Leader: Let us worship God. * HYMN A Mighty Fortress Is Our God # 507 *INVOCATION & THE LORD S PRAYER Dear God: Open your words of life for us today as we gather to hear your Gospel, and sing your praises. Show us your way to justice and peace that we may follow you joyfully into the future you hope for our world. We now pray as Jesus taught us to pray. 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 SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 NIV ANTHEM Lord, I Want To Be a Christian Moses Hogan THE CHILDREN S HYMN Jesus Loves the Little Children Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Red, brown, yellow, black and white, They are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Debbie Lochner Younger children (through Grade 3) are invited to attend Children s Church. Older children (Grade 4 and above) may return to their seats. CHILDREN'S TIME PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE You are invited to offer a joy or a concern. Please complete your prayer requests with Lord, hear my prayer. * HYMN Let Us Break Bread Together #699 PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS INVITATION TO THE OFFERING Paul reminds us of the labor and toil which flow into the proclamation of the Gospel. Let us share generously with the community gifts of time, talent and treasure which will help to underwrite the ministry of this congregation and the wider church. OFFERTORY This Little Light of Mine Traditional * OFFERTORY RESPONSE Doxology #34 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 PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Matthew 23:1-12 NIV SCRIPTURE Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 NIV SERMON A Spiritual Map Rev. Philip B. Davis Sr. CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER (The servers will pass the bread to the congregation, who will remain seated. When all have been served, the Pastor will indicate that we partake together. The same procedure will be followed for the cup.) Invitation to the Table Sharing the Bread Sharing the Cup
CHURCH COVENANT People: Having accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord, and on profession of our faith, we do now, in the presence of God and this assembly, covenant with one another. We agree, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love, faithfully seeking by all means to grow in grace and in understanding of the truth of God. We agree to work and pray for the coming Kingdom of God, seeking to have God s will done in our lives, in our homes, and in the affairs of our community and world. We agree to contribute as God prospers us, for the expense of the church at home and abroad. We promise to be faithful in our engagements, watchful of our manner of life and speech, and careful to guard the good name of the church and its members. We will remember each other in prayer, aid each other in sickness and distress and do unto all as we would have them do unto us. We agree further, if we should move from this community to unite with some church in which we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and of God s word. * HYMN Blest Be The Tie That Binds #393 Please quickly return to your seats for a brief congregational meeting. KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Barbara King s husband, Dennis McCain, passed away 10-31-17. There will be a memorial Service on Monday at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of the Oakwood Cemetery on Baird Road CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS If you have any information you would like to share, concerning the mission and ministry of this church, please send them to the office to be included in the bulletin by Wednesday at 9am. * All who are able are invited to stand. (All music used with permission -CCLI #997703)
REMINDER TO ALL TEAMS: Be sure to pass along all future dates and activities to the church office so they may be placed on the general church calendar and building use plan. PASTOR PHIL Pastor Phil is available on Wednesdays for home or office visits. Please give the Church Office a call to schedule a time. THIS SUNDAY Nov 5, 2017 Greeting ~ Ingo Leubner Reading ~ David Trump Ushering ~ Liz Beauter & Bonnie Cleaver Audio ~ Sarah Kohlenberg Video ~ Gene Kohlenberg Communion ~ Holderbaum/Marge Maring NEXT SUNDAY Nov 12, 2017 Greeting ~ Gloria Fisler Reading ~ Yvonne O'Brien Ushering ~ Nancy and Roger Zaenglein Audio ~ David Trump Video ~ Jeff Phillips THANK YOU FROM CRCDS We are truly grateful for all the people of First Baptist Church of Penfield for your friendship and your generous gift to the 2017-2018 Fund for CRCDS at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. Thanks to all for supporting our mission. Sincerely, Mr. W. Thomas McDade, VP for Institutional Advancement COME YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME! ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON NOVEMBER 12TH! We will be forgoing the 'traditional' turkey and stuffing dinner this year in favor of a pot luck lunch rich with fellowship, thankfulness, and praise! Please plan to bring a favorite dish that you would NOT expect to see on a Thanksgiving table. Beverages and table service will be provided. All are welcome!
This Week at First Baptist Church of Penfield Morning Worship Rev. Philip B. Davis Sr. 9:30 am Sanctuary Sun Nov/5 Brief Meeting Coffee Hour Zaenglein/Kuykendall Adult Sunday School What Should I Do? after Worship 10:30 am 11:00 am Sanctuary Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Mon Nov/6 Search Committee Meeting 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Meeting Room Wed Nov/8 Pastor Phil Available for Appointments Chancel Choir Call the Office 7:45 pm Choir Room Pastor Phil s Office Hours 10:00 am noon Office Thu Nov/9 Men s Lunch 12:00 noon Riki s Restaurant, Fairport Bell Choir 6:30 pm Choir Room Sun Nov/12 Morning Worship Rev. Philip B. Davis Sr. Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon 9:30 am 10:45 am Sanctuary Fellowship Hall
CHURCH STAFF Rev. Philip B. Davis Sr. ~ Pastor Saundra Augustus ~ Office Assistant Alex Gilson ~ Music Director Francesca Lionetta & Jeremy Lopez ~ Choral Scholars Laura Swail ~ Nursery Assistant Meho & Hava Kapidzic ~ Church Custodians STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY On Sunday, November 19th we will dedicate our pledges for 2018. This is a time to reflect on our blessings as a church and respond with grace and generosity. The church's financial obligations will increase next year as we welcome a new Pastor, keep our facilities in good order and continue to help those in our community and around the world. Please consider our commitment to the church and give generously as you are able. If you were not able to pledge last year prayerfully consider pledging this time. LIKE TO SING? READ MUSIC? ENJOY CHRISTMASTIME? Consider celebrating the Advent Season by singing with the Chancel Choir! Christmas rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, November 29. The choir meets for practice on the third floor (elevator accessible) of the education wing, on Wednesday evenings. We will be practicing the Christmas music from 7:30 till 8:00. Normal rehearsal continues to 9:00. We warm up and practice under the gentle leadership of Alex Gilson with support from our choral scholars, Francesca Lionetta (soprano) and Jeremy Lopez (tenor). FLAPJACK SATURDAY COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER Saturday November 18 from 8 am to 10 am Come get cozy with an awesome all-you-can eat breakfast of delicious pancakes, pure maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, and more! All for just $5.00 per person. Handicapped accessible First Baptist Church of Penfield 1862 Penfield Rd, 585-586-2876 www.fbpenfield.org/
HOLIDAY PIES Please order Kelly s Farm Market s homemade pies to Benefit Habitat for Humanity, Rochester, NY. These pies are made from scratch with no preservatives. They are deep dish, 10 inch fruit pies weighing about 4.5 pounds. They freeze nicely; buy and serve through out the holidays. Apple Crisp $12.75 Apple Crumb $17.00 Apple Raspberry $17.00 Pumpkin $17.00 Holiday Crumb (Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple) $17.00 Order Due: November 8 Pick Up Date & Time: * November 21st from Noon to 6:00 PM Location: First Baptist Penfield, Fellowship Hall * See Ellen Stokes if these times won t work for you.