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 September 2017 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 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 7AM/ 11:15 AM Worship Services Welcome & Fellowship 7 AM Rev. P. C. Simmons 11:15 AM Elder A. Paul Paige 3 Deacons D. Hall/ F. Rodgers Mark 14:12-16 Trusteette Cheryl Kearney Trusteette Dorothy Johnson 10 Psalm 1:1-6 Deacons T. Jones/ L. Williams Deaconess Evelyn Williams Evangelist Eloise Casper 17 Women s Day Celebration 7AM / 11:15AM Guest Speaker, Elder Lucretia Mason Women Working in the Power of the Holy Ghost Hebrews 9:14-16; I Corinthians 12:6-9 24/ 7AM Deacon R. Stateman Psalm 98:1-5 Trusteette Joycetine Burton Sunday, September 24 @ 11:15 AM Youth Leading the Service Worship Leader Scripture Prayer Welcome Announcements Offering Youth Altar Call Miss Quadeja Mayo Miss Teneyia Scarborough Master T Aundre Scarborough Miss Desireé Burke Master Lamonte Christian Miss Angel Allen Miss Makayla Christian
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. 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. 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; 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, 7 PM Revivalist: Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick Pastor Gethsemane Baptist Church Newport News, VA
Praying Always for Our Church Family Askew, Sister Mary McPherson, Sister Hattie Out-of-Town Family Kyle Bowles 01 Minister Ethelbert West 01 Ronald Reid 02 Vanita White 05 Sophia Brown 06 Queen Malone 06 Tyree Parker 07 Rufus Cameron, Jr. 08 Mack Daniels 08 Evon Rodgers 08 Catherine Smith 08 Christine Brodnax 10 James Epps 10 Jordan Faircloth 11 Tanisha Haywood 11 Sam Shoulders 12 Emily V. Harris 15 Ernest Davis 17 Paige Hill 17 LaVonda Cherry 19 Ethel M. Williams 19 Brittni K. Bowser 20 Alfred Fields 22 Claries Ellis-Weaver 24 Mae Bell Hurdle 24 Tashel Johnson 24 Terrence U. Jones 24 Victoria U. Jones 24 Annie Bland 25 Timothy Bonds 27 Hattie Williams 27 Shelia Foster 28 Boyd, Sister Minnie Chapman, Sister Inez Clark, Evangelist Dorothy Cuffee, Sister Dorothy Daniels, Brother Mack Elliott, Sister Linda Elliott, Sister Lucille Flythe, Brother David Goldman, Sister Mittie Griffin, Brother Darnell Griffin, Rev. George Harmon, Brother Clifton M. Haywood, Sister Deloris Moore, Sister Ola Moye, Sister Christine Nibblett, Brother John Perry, Sister Hester Porter, Sister Fannie Porter, Sister Mary W. Rodgers, Sr., Brother Frank Scott, Sister Hazel Scott, Sister Luberta Shoulders, Sister Florence Snipes, Sister Jean Stephenson, Jr., Brother Brogie Stephenson, Sister Lethia Sister Christine Brodnax Georgia Sister Erma Ford Florida Sister Maggie Jordan South Carolina Mitchell, Sister Emily P. North Carolina Sister Mary Bunny Ragin South Carolina Sister Rosa Wilkerson Maryland Sister Eldred Young North Carolina Hollis, Sister Valerie Stevens, Sister Gussie Hunter, Sister Gussie Swinton, Sister Ella Mr. Wilbur & Mrs. Terry Arrington 16 Years And Two Shall Become One Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Nannie Carney 19 Years Hurdle, Sister Mae Bell Johnson, Sister Eunice Jordan, Sister Rethea Lennex, Brother Ronoker Waller, Sister Doshie White, Sister Mae Williams, Deaconess Frances Williams, Sister Lillie B. Trustee Imn & Trusteette Joycetine Burton 27 Years Mack, Sister Vanessa Williams, Sister Mary Mr. Tyrone & Mrs. Valerie Hollis 41 Years Mr. Martin & Mrs. Judy Suttles 25 Years Mr. Sam & Mrs. Florence Shoulders 61 Years Deacon Curtis & Deaconess Nancy Elliott 62 Years
3 10 17 24 October 1 SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS @ 9:30 AM Signs of God s Covenants The Rainbow Genesis 8:20-22; 9:8-17 Circumcision Genesis 17:1-14 Sabbath Observance Exodus 31:12-18 A Spirit-Filled Heart Ezekiel 36:22-32 Called into Covenant with God God s Covenant with Abram Genesis 15:1-6, 17-21 Youth Development Ministry will be partnering with Third Baptist Church Youth Department for their Trunk-or-Treat on Tuesday, October 31st from 5pm - 8pm. YDM is asking for our members to please participate in great numbers. If any members are interested in decorating their trunks and/or entire vehicle (inside and outside), please sign up in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday, September 24th. If you will be participating, we ask that you supply your own candy/treats, but there will be candy available if anyone runs out. Again, YDM is asking that our members please sign up and participate in great numbers. An event planning meeting will be planned for October and will be announced soon. Junior and Senior Missionary Ministry Presents the NFBCT King or Queen Contest (Pageant) Sunday, September 10, 2017 National Grandparents Day 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 C. Hailes, Jr., Minister of Music Missionary Sunday, October 29, 2017 @ 4 PM New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) We need your love, prayers and support/participation. Ministry leaders along with the ministry members are asked to select a representative from your ministry group to participate in this event. The purpose of this contest is to fellowship; and we pray this will be a fun and grand event for all. Each Ministry is asked to raise $50.00 or more in order to participate in this contest. All participants will receive a Certificate There will be 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place with Gifts 1st Place Winner will be crowned. Collection Date: All monies will be collected (along with the submission of your Ministry Representative s name) on Saturday, October 21, 2017, 11 AM until 1 PM, at the Church. All donations will be given to the church. If your ministry decides not to participate, we ask you to please give a love donation. Point of Contact: Evangelist Eloise Casper, Senior Missionary Ministry Leader, Sister Joyce White or Sister Gloria White. 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. Women s Day Envelopes were distributed on the 2nd Sunday, August 13th. If you do not have an envelope, please see one of the Ushers. 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 2017 WOMEN S DAY SPIRITUAL RENEWAL REVIVAL Wednesday, September 13, 2017-7:00 PM @ NFBCT Mrs. Janet Roach WVEC-TV 13 Anchorwoman & Two Time Emmy Winning Journalist 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 Sister Erline Joyner Sister Erline Joyner was married for 38 years to Master Chief E9 Elias Earl Joyner of the U.S. Navy. From this union, three sons were born: Master Chief E9 Earl T. Joyner of U.S. Air Force with 30 years of service, Eric Joyner (deceased) a Manager for U.S. Post Office with 30 years of service, and Emmett B. Joyner a Part-time DJ and Substitute Teacher for the Virginia Beach Schools. They were also blessed with four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Sister Erline loves flowers, gardening and. She participated in the Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) for seven years. She also enjoys cooking big meals during the holidays. She was employed with J.C. Penney s for 10 years and then became a Cosmetologist. She worked for LaCharm Beauty Shop, Maewarren Beauty Shop and finally worked out of her home for a total of 20 years. Sister Erline and her husband joined New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) in 1969. Her relatives, Mr. Robert and Trustee Maewarren Jones (cousins) and Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Cole (aunt and uncle, deceased), were already members of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville). They bragged so much about the church; the Joyner's visited and fell in love with New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville). They became members of the Open Door Bible Club (just established by Rev. Dr. T. Melvin Steele) along with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner, Mrs. Joan Andrews, and Mrs. Mary Greene, just to name a few. Sister Joyner attends the Sunday School Class #1 and a member of the Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry. She loves the Scholarship Ministry members; they are really great people. They are forever doing things for the advancement of our young people. She is also a member of the Red Hatters Society. Her favorite scriptures are Psalm 27, The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? and Psalm 23, The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Sister Joyner s favorite Christian song is To God Be the Glory (Great Things He has Done). What does Sister Erline Joyner love about New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville): I have met some nice, kind loving people here. I feel like they are my family. To me, they are family. May God bless New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) and to God be the Glory for the things He has done. We give much love and appreciation to Sister Erline Joyner with 48 years of service to New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville). Congratulations to Sister Erline Joyner, our Senior in the Spotlight, many blessed years of God s grace and mercy.
WEEK 1 Sunday, 3 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services HOLY COMMUNION Monday, 4 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY Church Office Closed. ALL Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals Canceled. Tuesday, 5 BACK TO SCHOOL 7 PM Women s Day Choir Rehearsal ALL Women & Young Adult Ladies Invited to Sing! Wednesday, 6 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service Female Ushers Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, 7 7 PM Women s Day Choir Rehearsal ALL Women & Young Adult Ladies Invited to Sing! Friday, 8 Saturday, 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, 10 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Happy Grandparents Day Honoring & Remembering All Grandparents 11:15 AM Tutorial Ministry Anniversary Monday, 11 National Day of Remembrance 6 PM LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING ALL Officers/Ministry Leaders Monday, 11 (Continued) 7 PM Youth Development Ministry Meeting (Immediately Following the LTM) Tuesday, 12 5 PM Widows/Widowers Ministry Meeting 6 PM Senior s Ministry Meeting 7 PM Women s Day Choir Rehearsal ALL Women & Young Adult Ladies Invited to Sing! Wednesday, 13 7 PM 2017 Women s Day Spiritual Renewal Revival Women Fearfully Made Working in A More Excellent Way (Ruth 3:11; Psalm 139:14) Special Guests Mrs. Janet Roach, WVEC-TV 13, Anchorwoman Evangelist Eloise Casper New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Music Rendered by the 2017 Women s Day Choir Brother Robert C. Hailes, Jr., MM, Organist Female Usher Ministry Serving Sister Betty Bowser, Ministry Leader Thursday, 14 Friday, 15 Saturday, 16 ALL Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals Canceled. WEEK 3 Sunday, 17 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 2017 Women s Day Celebration Women Working in the Power of the Holy Ghost (Hebrews 9:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:6-9) 7AM / 11:15 AM Special Guest Speaker Elder Lucretia Mason Music Rendered by 2017 Women s Day Choir Female Usher Ministry Serving Monday, 18 7 PM Trustee Ministry Meeting Tuesday, 19 1 PM - 2:30 PM Food Pantry/ Clothes Closet Open Helping Hands Ministry Wednesday, 20 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service Health & Wellness Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, 21 Friday, 22 Saturday, 23 9:30 AM Women s Ministry Meeting 10:30 AM Combined Usher Ministry Officers Meeting ALL OFFICERS 11 AM Combined Usher Ministry Meeting -- ALL MEMBERS 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir & Young Adults Choir Rehearsal (ALL Youth & Young Adults are asked to Participate) WEEK 4 Sunday, 24 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 11:15 AM Youth Leading the Service Monday, 25 7 PM NFBCT @ Community Presbyterian Church Annual Evangelism Week 801 Tazewell St., Portsmouth, VA 23701 Rev. Dr. Wilbur Douglas, III, Pastor Tuesday, 26 1 PM - 2:30 PM Food Pantry/ Clothes Closet Open Helping Hands Ministry Wednesday, 27 BAPTISM 7 PM - 7:30 PM Midweek Prayer Service Helping Hands Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, 28 11 AM Trusteette Ministry Meeting 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal Friday, 29 Saturday, 30 WEEK 1 Sunday, Oct. 1 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services HOLY COMMUNION Monday, Oct. 2 7 PM Hospitality Ministry Meeting Monday, September 25, 2017 @ 7 PM New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville) Family will worship at Community Presbyterian Church for their Annual Evangelism Week Service. Rev. Dr. Wilbur Douglas, III, Pastor 801 Tazewell Street Portsmouth, VA 23701 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. Choir Rehearsal Saturday, September 23rd @ 2:30pm Brother Robert C. Hailes, Jr., MM