CD s are available for each service for a Donation of $5.00 each. Please see Brother Cornell Ballard or Trustee Jeff Gaines, Media Ministry. SERMON NOTES Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: Date: Scripture: PRAYER... Now that I have listened and learned, now LORD, help me to live according to Your Word. Amen NEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (TAYLORSVILLE) Church Office: 757-399-6730 Church Fax: 757-399-6358 Transportation: 757-726-3334 Deacon C. Leslie Williams, Chairman Deacon Ministry, 757-393-2424 Trustee Michael E. Kearney, Sr., Chairman Trustee Ministry, 757-403-1734 Elder A. Paul Paige, Supply Pastor Office@nfbct.hrcoxmail.com Web site www.newfbct.org Facebook NewFirstBaptistChurchTaylorsville High Noon Prayer Service &, Tuesday, 12 Noon 1 PM Mid-week Prayer Service & Adult/Youth Wednesday, 7 PM 8:30 PM ANNOUNCEMENTS / BULLETIN UPDATES... Please submit in writing by the 15th of each month for the following month in order for them to appear in the Monthly Bulletin or to be included in the Monthly Announcements. Drop off at the Church Office, use the Church Office Mailbox, or email Office@nfbct.hrcoxmail.com. Announcement forms are located in the foyer and on the church website. Church Office Hours: Monday & Saturday: Church Clerk/ Secretary Out of the Office. Tuesday: 12 PM 6 PM Wednesday: 10 AM 4 PM & 6 PM 6:30 PM Thursday: 10 AM 4 PM Friday: 10 AM 4 PM For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:5-6 New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) 2720 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, VA 23707 2017 In Reverence to the Holy Spirit, we request that there be no walking during PRAYER, READING OF SCRIPTURE and MINISTERING OF THE WORD. ORDER OF WORSHIP Musical Prelude & Praise Period Come Let Us Worship - Invocation Congregational Hymn Scripture - Prayer Choral Response / Musical Selection Welcome & Fellowship Period Announcements & Pastoral Reflections Giving of Tithes & Offerings Special Presentation ~ Angels with Wings Praise Dance Ministry (2nd Sunday 11:15 AM) Birthday March (3rd Sunday 11:15 AM) Sermonic Selection(s) The Preached Word Invitation to Christian Discipleship We ask that all congregants move closer to the center as we celebrate together as a church family (1st Sunday / Holy Communion ) Reading of the Church Covenant (1st Sunday) Holy Communion (1st Sunday) Altar Call (Last Sunday) Benediction 6 Isaiah 53:5-10 13 Daniel 3:24-28 20 Job 1:18-22 7AM/ 11:15 AM Worship Services Welcome & Fellowship 7 AM Rev. P. C. Simmons 11:15 AM Elder A. Paul Paige Deacons R. Stateman/ L. Williams Trustee Jehrome Taylor Trustee Michael E. Kearney, Sr. Deacons E. Brower/ M. Elliott, II Trustee Imn Burton Trustee Queen E. Malone Deacons P. Burke, Sr./ R. Reid Trustee Dorothy M. White Trustee Maewarren Jones 27/ 7 AM Deacon C. Elliott Exodus 20:8-12 Trustee Jeffrey H. Gaines, Sr. Sunday, 27 @ 11:15 AM Youth Leading the Service Worship Leader Miss Teneyia Scarborough Scripture Miss Makayla Christian Prayer Miss Madisyn Linton Welcome Master Lamonte Christian Announcements Miss Angel Allen Offering Miss Desireé Burke Miss Victoria Jones Youth Altar Call Sister Natasha Stateman
CHURCH COVENANT What experience defines our spiritual fellowship and covenant relationship? Congregation: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus as our Savior and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. What is the bond of our union? Congregation: We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; What are our privileges and duties in this Church? Congregation: To strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge and holiness; To give it a place in our affections, prayers, and services, above every organization of human origin; To sustain its worships, ordinances, discipline, and doctrine; What vows do we make as stewards of God's gifts of money, time, and talent? Congregation: To contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, toward its expenses for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. To what lifestyle and conversation are we pledged? Congregation: In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit; and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the Word of God, to religiously educate our children. To seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ and faithful in the service we promise others, endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will toward all men exemplify and commend our holy faith; Praying Always for Our Church Family Askew, Sister Mary Mack, Sister Vanessa Bazemore, Sister Jean McPherson, Sister Hattie Boyd, Sister Minnie Moore, Sister Ola Chapman, Sister Inez Moye, Sister Christine Clark, Evangelist Dorothy Nibblett, Brother John Cuffee, Sister Dorothy Perry, Sister Hester Daniels, Brother Mack Porter, Sister Fannie Elliott, Sister Linda Porter, Sister Mary W. Elliott, Sister Lucille Rodgers, Sr., Brother Frank Flythe, Brother David Scott, Sister Hazel Goldman, Sister Mittie Scott, Sister Luberta Griffin, Brother Darnell Shoulders, Sister Florence Griffin, Rev. George Snipes, Sister Jean Harmon, Brother Clifton M. Stephenson, Jr., Brother Brogie Haywood, Sister Deloris Stephenson, Sister Lethia Hollis, Sister Valerie Stevens, Sister Gussie Hurdle, Sister Mae Bell Swinton, Sister Ella Hunter, Sister Gussie Waller, Sister Doshie Johnson, Sister Eunice White, Sister Mae Jordan, Sister Rethea Williams, Deaconess Frances Lennex, Brother Ronoker Williams, Sister Lillie B. Williams, Sister Mary
Shirley Manley 01 Alicia P. Jones 02 Shirley Ricks 03 B. Jacquelyn Williams 04 Byron Goosby 06 Cynthia Johnson 07 C. Leslie Williams 08 Eunice Johnson 10 Luberta Scott 10 Patricia Dunn 14 Vanessa Mayo 14 Stephanie Dudley 16 Robert L. Stateman, Jr. 16 Elma Willis 16 Sandra Cross 17 Mr. Arthur & Mrs. Shelia Phillips 40 Years And Two Shall Become One Shelia Phillips 20 Tyrone Hollis 21 Delores Wilson 21 Vivian Garris 22 Clara Rivers 23 Bonetta Ballard 24 Vernon Cherry 24 Judy Suttles 24 Hazel Turner 24 Lutricia Brown 26 Joyce Freeman 28 Florence Shoulders 28 Everlener Wilson 28 Mary Seay 29 Clifton Thompson 29 Mr. Rodney & Mrs. Erma Granger 47 Years What is our pledge to one another? Congregation: We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good work; to guard each other's reputation; not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other's joys and with tender sympathy, bear one another's burdens and sorrows. What tasks do we assume as the people of God? Congregation: To cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; And through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, Who hath called us out of the darkness into His marvelous light; What should we do if we leave this community? Congregation: We moreover engage, that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word. What benediction concludes our covenant? Congregation: May the God of peace who brought again from the dead, the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant even our Lord Jesus, make us perfect in every good thing to do God's will, working in us that which is well pleasing in God's sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever, AMEN. Mr. Reginald & Mrs. Cheryl Cherry 11 Years Mr. Frank & Mrs. Francis Bullock 5 Years Deacon Louis & Deaconess Evelyn L. Williams 62 Years Mr. Larry & Mrs. Betty Bowser 35 Years Mr. Byron & Mrs. Sylvia Goosby 28 Years Let the Fire Fall ACTS 2:1, 4 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place... 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Monday thru Wednesday October 16-18, 2017, 7PM Revivalist: Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick Pastor Gethsemane Baptist Church Newport News, VA
6 13 20 27 SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS @ 9:30 AM Calling in the New Testament Called to Serve Acts 6:1-8 Called to Break Down Barriers Acts 8:26-39 Called to Proclaim Christ Acts 9:10-20 Called to Wider Outreach Acts 10:19-33 Signs of God s Covenants September 3 The Rainbow Genesis 8:20-22; 9:8-17 We are asking our Church Family for support by donating school supplies for the upcoming 2017-2018 School Year. A collection container is available in the church fellowship hall for your donations. Donation Dates: Through Aug. 20, 2017 Sponsored by the Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVE AWAY School supplies will be distributed to all youth on Sunday, 27, 2017 immediately following the 11:15 AM Service in the church fellowship hall by the Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry. The youth must be present to receive the supplies. Travel with the Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Annual Women s Day Celebration Sunday, September 17, 2017 7AM /11:15 AM Services Women Working in the Power of the Holy Ghost Hebrews 9:14-16; I Corinthians 12:6-9 Sister Natasha Stateman, Chairperson Sister Opal White, Co-Chairperson Guest Speaker 7AM/ 11:15AM Services Elder Lucretia Mason NFBCT Female Usher Ministry Serving Sister Betty Bowser, Ministry Leader Women s Day Choir Brother Robert Hailes, Jr., Minister of Music Sunday, 20, 2017 @ 11:15 AM Senior s Ministry Anniversary Celebrating All Seniors 65 Years & Older Monday, 21, 2017 National Senior Citizens Day Sunday, 9:30 AM Sunday Church School Classes from Primary to Adults Sister Gloria White, Superintendent Tuesday, 12 PM - 1 PM High Noon Prayer Service & Rev. P. C. Simmons, Leader Wednesday, 7 PM - 8:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service & Adult & Youth Elder A. Paul Paige, Leader ALL ARE WELCOME Saturday, October 7, 2017 to Sunday, October 8, 2017 Educational, Spiritual & Fun Trip to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Church Creek, MD & Shopping at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Arlington, VA Donation: $ 180.00 Per Person/ Double Occupancy Trip Includes: Transportation: Fun Tours Bus Hilton Hotel (Onsite Restaurant) Refreshments on the Bus Saturday/ Sunday Morning Breakfast Walking Distance from Metro Attractions in Surrounding Area (e.g. National Science Foundation, 60 Restaurants, Smithsonian Institution, White House, U.S. Capital etc.) CONTACT Trustee Dorothy White (Ministry Leader) Lakisha Archer Lela Baughns Sharon Clark Sandra Cross Deaconess Patricia Elliott Claries Ellis-Weaver Trustee Maewarren Jones Erline Joyner Trustee Queen Malone Estelle Martin Clara Ann Matthews Carolyn Powell Shirley Ricks Shelia Sessoms Elsie Thompson Deaconess Frances Williams For a donation of $ 65.00, you may have a loved one s name or your name engraved on one of the NFBCT plates on the board located in the fellowship hall. There are 200 plates. All donations are due by December 2017. All donations will be used to enhance and/or expand our church facility. A representative will be in the fellowship hall to assist you after each service. Point of Contact: Brother Larry Bowser Examples: (#1) In Loving Memory of (#2) In Honor of (#3) Your Name All contributions will be added to your end of the year statement as a charitable contribution to NFBCT.
Sister Natasha Stateman, Chairperson Sister Opal White, Co-Chairperson Sister Charlotte Felton, Women s Ministry Leader Theme Women Working in the Power of the Holy Ghost Hebrews 9:14-16; I Corinthians 12:6-9 Goal - $5,000 We are asking the Women/Young Adult Ladies to Sow a Seed Blessing of $100 or however God Blesses you to give. All Men are also welcome to Sow a Seed Blessing of $100 - We Thank You. Envelopes will be distributed during offertory period at both services beginning the 2nd Sunday, 13th Colors - Red/White (any combinations) White/Red Suits Women s Day Choir All Women/Young Adult Ladies are Welcome to Sing! Women s Day Choir Rehearsals Tuesday, September 5th @ 7 PM Thursday, September 7th @ 7 PM Tuesday, September 12th @ 7 PM Brother Robert C. Hailes, Jr., Minister of Music Mrs. Janet Roach WVEC-TV 13 Anchorwoman & Two Time Emmy Winning Journalist WOMEN S DAY SPIRITUAL RENEWAL Wednesday, September 13, 2017-7:00 PM @ NFBCT Special Guests Evangelist Eloise Casper New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) The First Women s Ministry Leader of NFBCT First Women s Ministry Special Thanks to... NFBCT Female Usher Ministry Serving Sister Betty Bowser, Ministry Leader Women s Day Choir and Brother Robert C. Hailes, Jr., Minister of Music Brother Ernest E. Davis Brother Ernest E. Davis has been a part of this community since 1957 and a member of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) family for 30 plus years. Brother Davis is known in the neighborhood and among his church family as Uncl. On September 17th of this year with God s blessing, Brother Davis is looking forward to celebrating his 84th Birthday. Brother Davis is a widower and was married to the late Doris Jean Davis for 27 years (married by Rev. Dr. T. Melvin Steele at his home). He is the father of one daughter and two grandchildren. Brother Davis was employed with Planters and also worked for Haynes Furniture Company laying wall-to-wall carpet. He is retired now and enjoys spending his time relaxing at home, sitting on his porch, taking it easy and talking with the neighbors. From the day he became a member of this church family, Brother Davis served diligently with the Male Usher Ministry and the Combined Usher Ministry until his health prevented him from doing so. He does not have a favorite scripture; he loves them all. His favorite Christian song is I Can t Even Walk (Without You Holding My Hand). What does Brother Ernest E. Davis love about New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville): Everything He enjoys the preaching, the singing of the choir and the opportunity to worship and fellowship together. Thank you to Brother Davis for his 30 years of faithfully serving with his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ as a Doorkeeper in the house of the Lord, standing steadfast on his post. May he continue to be bless by God s grace and mercy for many years to come. Isaiah 46:4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. Congratulations to our Senior in the Spotlight, Brother Ernest E. Davis, our love and appreciation goes out to you.
WEEK 1 Sunday, 6 HOLY COMMUNION Monday, 7 7 PM Hospitality Ministry Meeting Tuesday, 8 6 PM Senior s Ministry Meeting Wednesday, 9 Trusteette Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, 10 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal Saturday, 12 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship Sentara Nursing Home, 4201 Greenwood Dr., Portsmouth All Invited to Come WEEK 2 Sunday, 13 11:15 AM Guests: The Newsome-Harris Family (Sister Emily V. Harris, Family Representative) Tuesday, 15 Wednesday, 16 Combined Usher Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, 17 7 PM Male Chorus Rehearsal Saturday, 19 11 AM Junior Missionary Ministry Meeting 1 PM Senior Missionary Ministry Meeting WEEK 3 Sunday, 20 Senior s Ministry Anniversary Honoring ALL Seniors (Age 65 & Older) Monday, 21 National Senior Citizens Day 7 PM Trustee Ministry Meeting Tuesday, 22 1 PM - 2:30 PM Food Pantry/ Clothes Closet Open Helping Hands Ministry Wednesday, 23 Concert Choir 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, 24 11 AM Trusteette Ministry Meeting Friday, 25 7 PM SPECIAL CALL MEETING Saturday, 26 9:30 AM Women s Ministry Meeting 1:30 PM Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Meeting (Prepare School Backpacks for Distribution) 2:30 PM Steelettes & Young Adults Choir Rehearsal (ALL Youth & Young Adults are asked to Participate) WEEK 4 Sunday, 27 11:15 AM Youth Leading the Service Following the 11:15 AM Service in Fellowship Hall Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry will Distribute Back-To-School Supplies to ALL YOUTH. Monday, 28 6 PM Deacon Ministry Meeting 6:30 PM Deaconess Ministry Meeting 7 PM Joint Board Ministry Meeting Tuesday, 29 Wednesday, 30 Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, 31 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal Saturday, September 2 12 PM Female Usher Ministry Meeting 1 PM Helping Hands Ministry Meeting 1:30 PM Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry Meeting 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship Autumn Care of Portsmouth 3610 Winchester Dr., Portsmouth All Invited to Come WEEK 1 Sunday, September 3 HOLY COMMUNION Monday, September 4 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Church Office Closed. All Meetings/Rehearsals Canceled. Tuesday, September 5 BACK TO SCHOOL 7 PM Women s Day Choir Rehearsal ALL Women & Young Adult Ladies Invited to Sing! Wednesday, September 6 Female Ushers Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, September 7 6 PM Youth Development Ministry Meeting 7 PM Women s Day Choir Rehearsal ALL Women & Young Adult Ladies Invited to Sing! Saturday, September 9 9 AM Men s Ministry Meeting 10 AM Male Usher Ministry Meeting 10:30 AM Health and Wellness Ministry Meeting 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship Sentara Nursing Home, 4201 Greenwood Dr., Portsmouth All Invited to Come WEEK 2 Sunday, September 10 Happy Grandparents Day Honoring & Remembering All Grandparents 11:15 AM Tutorial Ministry Anniversary Friday, 25, 2017 @ 7 PM SPECIAL CALL MEETING The purpose of the Special Call Meeting will only be to present the Pastoral Candidates names to the members of NFBCT. Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord Asking all Youth and Young Adults to participate in the Choir on the 4th Sunday of the month at the 11:15 AM Service. Next Choir Rehearsal: Saturday, 26th @ 2:30pm Brother Robert C. Hailes, Jr., MM