The First Baptist Church Henderson, North Carolina Pentecost Sunday
SUNDAY MORNING May 20, 2018 ELEVEN O CLOCK AM Pentecost Sunday The liturgical color today is red. Red is symbolic of the Spirit s fire. Today we celebrate the fulfillment of Christ s promise to send us another Comforter in the person of the Holy Spirit. THE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP THE MUSIC FOR MEDITATION THE GREETING Linda Sigmon Mary Austell THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY THE INVOCATION Mary Austell THE ORGAN PRELUDE Nun Bitten wire Den Heiligen Geist Dietrich Buxtehude We now implore the Holy Spirit for true belief above all, so that it may watch over us at our end when we travel home from this world. Lord, have mercy. In your sweet love, grant us your peace, yet let us feel your burning love, so that we may love each other from the heart, and in peace remain of one mind. Lord, have mercy. -Martin Luther, tr. Francis Browne THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Congregation standing) Mary Austell LEADER: The Spirit of the Lord is among us, and infuses the entire world with God s presence. ALL: Let us be glad and rejoice before God. Alleluia! LEADER: The spirit kindles new zeal in us, as with tongues of fire. ALL: So that we will declare the wonderful works of God. LEADER: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
ALL: And blessed be God s kingdom now and forever. LEADER: Alleluia! Come, Holy Spirit! ALL: Anoint us with truth, love, and zeal. Make us faithful in worship and living. Alleluia! Amen! THE HYMN OF PRAISE 117 Let Every Christian Pray LAUDES DOMINI THE PSALTER LESSON: Psalm 104:24-35 (OT p518) THE CALL TO CONFESSION Madison Bobbitt Ronald Cava THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION LEADER: Living Spirit, we confess that we are often so oppressed by the heat of daily living that we miss your refreshing and gentle movement in our lives. In pride and self-determination, we forfeit the calming guidance and comfort you offer. ALL: Forgive and renew us. LEADER: We are shy to use the tongues you give us to speak a bold word on your behalf. We hoard the gifts you bestow and fail to bear the fruit you produce. ALL: Forgive and renew us. LEADER: Sometimes you call us to action and we resist, thus quenching the amazing work you might accomplish. ALL: Forgive us and renew us. LEADER: We know we grieve you, through our misguided actions and our thoughtless inaction. ALL: Forgive us, Lord, of all sin and do not take your Spirit from us. Create in us clean hearts and right spirits. Amen. THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON THE GOSPEL LESSON: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 (NT p96) Marion Lark
THE GLORIA 416 WESTMINSTER ABBEY Four- and five-year olds may depart for Children s Church during the singing of the Gloria. THE EPISTLE LESSON: Romans 8:22-27(NT p138) THE SERMON When God Prays With Us Ronald Cava THE HYMN 199 Loving Spirit OMNI DIE THE CALL TO PRAYER Tammy Hight THE MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER THE SPRING MISSION OFFERING Ronald Cava THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY ANTHEM Come Down, O Love Divine Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Philip Dietterich The Offertory Anthem is based on the text and tune of hymn 197.
AT THE PRESENTATION: The Doxology 424 LASST UNS ERFREUEN A PRAYER OF BLESSING THE CALL TO COMMITMENT John Sigmon Ronald Cava THE HYMN OF RESPONSE 198 THE BENEDICTION Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart MORECAMBE Ronald Cava THE CHORAL RESPONSE Spirit of God, Unleashed on Earth Psalmodia Evangelica, 1789 You came in power, the church was born. O Holy Spirit, come again! From living waters raise new saints. Let new tongues hail the risen Lord! -John W. Arthur THE ORGAN POSTLUDE Fugue on the Kyrie François Couperin
Assisting with worship leadership today are Deacon of the Week Mary Austell. Levi Beanopens the Bible. The Crucifer is Jane Faulkner. Acolytes are Ella Stewardson and Luke Roberson. Music for this morning s service is offered by guest organist Tom Flynn and the Chancel Choir with guest director Phil Young. The cover art is an original watercolor by Carolyn De Brand. The flowers on the communion table this morning are given to the glory of God and in memory of my mother and father, Paul and Eloise Stainback, both of whom were longtime members of First Baptist Church, with love and appreciation by Jerry Stainback. The Prayer Shawl Ministry has provided shawls in the back of the Sanctuary. Should you need physical warmth or spiritual comfort, please borrow one for today s service.
Opportunities for Worship and Service The Bell Ringers Spring Tour 8:30 AM Deacons Meeting Conference Room 9:15 Pre-Sunday School Fellowship Fellowship Hall 9:15-10:45 Sue Kelly Library open SUNDAY 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship Sanctuary Noon 3 rd Sunday Lunch Ministry Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Middle School Youth End-of-Year Fellowship Hall Celebration WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM Girls Ensemble Adult Choir Room THURSDAY 9:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Parlor 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Adult Choir Room
The First Baptist Church Ronald S. Cava, Senior Minister Amy S. Russell, Associate Minister Mark L. Hopper, Minister of Music and Organist David Cole, Associate Minister of Music and Organist Tammy C. Hight, Director of Childhood Discipleship Linda O Brien, Financial Secretary Tammy Manning, Ministry Support Coordinator Amber Jones, Administrative Support Coordinator Robert Snow, Custodian Marion D. Lark, Senior Minister Emeritus Philip M. Young, Composer-in-Residence Telephone (252) 438-3172 Fax (252) 438-3710 www.fbchenderson.net fbchurch@fbchenderson.net Henderson, North Carolina