The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia December 9, 2018 Eleven O Clock ADVENT 2 Please silence all electronic devices. No food, drink, or candy in the Sanctuary. Welcome The Worship of God Greg Pope Please pass the Friendship Register as you record your name. Please fill out your Wednesday Night Dinner reservation. The Life of the Church / Conference Greeting Chiming of the Hour Call to Worship Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Lighting the Candle of Divine Presence We light a candle as a symbolic reminder of God's presence with us. Prelude Ruth Mehari, cello Hymn No. 83 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Prayers of the People The Lord's Prayer Christian Burton arr. Eric Wyse Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom and the power and the glory are Yours, now and forever, Amen. Lighting the Advent Wreath Cleve & Joy Kiser A Reading FromThe Prophets Malachi 3.1-4
The Gospel Reading Luke 3.1-6 Advent Song No. 80 Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love Hope, peace, joy, and love! These are gifts you bring from above. Jesus, Emmanuel, come to be Light of your peace reflected in me Children's Moment Anna Walker The Epistle Reading Philippians 1.3-11 The gift of Holy Scripture. Thanks be to God. Mission Moment Hettie Young / Ron Green Hymn No. 5 Prepare the Royal Highway Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Gifts Choral Anthem Every Valley Sanctuary Choir Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill made low; the crooked made straight and the rough places plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. Then the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat. The calf and the lion will live together, and a little child will lead them. And this child will be peace. Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Sermon Necessary Roadwork Greg Pope Silent Reflection Invitation to Discipleship and Community If you desire to profess publicly your decision to follow Christ or to unite your life with this community of faith, you are invited to come forward during the Hymn of Response and share your decision with the minister. Hymn of Response No. 67 Blest Be the Tie Benediction Postlude Caroling at Rock Creek Manor and Windsor Lodge Wednesday, December 19th 6:00-7:15 pm Kids can meet and ride the bus or parents may drive. A permission slip must be signed if riding the bus. Pick up at church at 7:15 pm Thank You! Thank you for responding with generosity to the Hurricane Michael relief fund for the Blountstown, Florida community. We raised $6,415.00. This community experienced severe devastation as a result of 144 mph winds and rain from the hurricane. Some families lost everything and are still living in tents. Other families still have no power. Homes, schools and public facilities are severely damaged, but you have given them hope. They are somewhat amazed that a caring community in the north Georgia mountains, reached out to them. They are very humbled and grateful that our community extended God s love to their community.
FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE WWW.FBCJASPER.COM Sunday, December 9 Deacons of the Week 9am: Matt Dunn 11am: Matt Dunn & Chuck Payne 9:00 Worship in the Chapel Voting on 2019 Budget 10:00 Sunday School Classes 10:30 Cable broadcast of 12/02 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in the Sanctuary Voting on 2019 Budget 4:00 Youth CONNECT Monday, December 10 5:30 Finance Meeting 7:00 Deacons Meeting Tuesday, December 11 6:00 Yoga Wednesday, December 12 5:15 Wednesday Night Dinner (reservations due by 7pm Monday 12/10) 6:00 Prayer Meeting and FBU 6:00 Christ Walk led by Karrie Poole 6:00 Children's Choir and Mission Friends 6:00 Grades 1st - 6th (music, Bible study, & fun) 6:30 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal & Handbells Practice Thursday, December 13 10:30 Lamplighters 7:30 Worship Band Rehearsal Friday, December 14 11:00 J.O.Y. Choir Christmas Poinsettias $12.00 each Place your order now! WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL 12/12/2018 $6 per Adult, $4 per child ($20 Family Maximum) Menu: Pizza, salad, and dessert Reservations due by 7pm Monday 12/10. First and Last Name No. Adults No. Kids To change or cancel: Pauline Maturo (c) 770-289-4170 (e) pmaturo@gmail.com If you would like to have a STANDING RESERVATION for every Wednesday Night Dinner, please check here: If you are unable to attend dinner, and do not cancel your reservation, you will still be financially responsible for your meal.
Season of Advent A New Beginning Sunday, December 16 - Only ONE Service at 11:00 am Christmas Perspectives Sanctuary Choir Christmas Music Sunday, December 23 Shepherds, Angels, and Snake Handlers Luke 2.1-20 Season of Christmas Monday, December 24 5:30 Instrumental Prelude 5:30 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service Sunday, December 30 Anna Walker Preaching Christmas Perspectives Musical Worship with the Sanctuary Choir December 16 at 11am Wednesday Nights at 6 PM through December 12 Come join as we finish the year walking with Christ. 30min devotion & 30min walk/run Led by Karrie Poole Sponsor a Youth Dinner! We're looking for sponsors to provide dinner to the youth on Sunday nights. To sign up, contact Scott and Kerry Powell or Marcia McDaniel.
An Invitation First Baptist Church extends to all an invitation to membership. If you are looking for a community of faith where you can seek God, follow Jesus, and serve the needs of the world, we would gladly welcome you in this place. If you would like to commit your life to the way of Jesus and live as the beloved, forgiven child of God you are, and be baptized, we invite you to come forward during the Hymn of Response and share that decision with the pastor. You may also unite with our church by moving your membership from another community of faith. If you have any questions about FBC or what it means to follow Christ, the pastor would be glad to speak with you at any time. Welcome to First Baptist Jasper! Ministry Leadership Team Christie Beiring, Office Administrator Christian Burton, Interim Youth Minister Joy Huddlestun, Organist Melanie McCurdy, Pianist Ruth Mehari, 9:00 Worship Leader Matthew Newton, Minister of Music Greg Pope, Pastor Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus Anna Walker, Director of Children's Ministries Online App & Giving search FBC Jasper on the App Store or Google Play or download online at http://get.theapp.co/f451 Sign up for e-mail or join the FBC Jasper FaceBook page and receive......notices about cancellations due to weather...weekly happenings at FBC Jasper...special announcements...sermon manuscripts Visit www.fbcjasper.com and click the CONTACT tab to add your information to our list or call 706-253-5015 or email office@fbcjasper.com. Please let us know if you are signed up for the e-mails but you are not receiving them. 2018 Mission and Ministry Budget Required through November Operating Budget Required $488,243.04 Received $406,706.01 Actual Spent $416,748.34