The Worship of God Welcome and Passing of the Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Erica Whitaker Prelude Shelley Shumate God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens Dale Wood During the prelude, you are invited to make the transition from getting here to being here. Use this time to prepare for worship, and allow the Spirit to refresh you. Call to Worship Psalm 111 David Lindsay Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is the Lord s work, righteousness endures forever. The Lord has gained renown by wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful. The Lord provides food for those who fear God, ever mindful of the covenant. The Lord has shown people the power of the Lord s works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. The works of the Lord s hands are faithful and just. They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. The Lord sent redemption to the people and has commanded the covenant forever. Holy and awesome is the Lord s name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. God s praise endures forever. 1
*Hymn of Praise Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Number 314 ALL THE WORLD Prayers of the People Sara Turpin Prayer of Confession All-knowing God, we are your children, but we have turned away from your wisdom and walked in our own ways. We have been foolish and failed to understand your will. Purge us from evil and fill us with your Spirit. Clear our minds from clutter that we may discern what is right and walk in your ways. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness The Lord is gracious and merciful! God shows great and steadfast love to us through Jesus Christ, our bread of life. By his flesh and blood our sins are forgiven and we have eternal life. Amen. *Hymn of Prayer What a Friend We Have in Jesus Number 409 CONVERSE *Offertory Prayer (Please stand, if able, for the offertory prayer) Kathy Leichty Offertory Ave Maria Tom White Paul A. Tate *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here below. Praise God, above ye heavenly host. Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Children s Moment Children s Church is offered today. Sara Turpin *Please stand, if you are able 2
Scripture Reading Ephesians 5:15-20 Anna Mackey Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the Word of our Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Serving Erica Whitaker Anthem Simple Praise Chancel Choir Craig Cortney For a canvas of colors, for a concert of sound; for the unfolding seasons, the earth spinning round. For the birth of each sunrise, for the sky set ablaze; for these simple gifts, we give simply praise. Simple praise for the Giver, and thanks for the One who has given us breath and given His Son. To the Giver of blessings for all of our days, for these simple gifts, we give simple praise. For the lover of a mother, for the touch of a hand; for the deeper emotions we can't understand. For the lessons we learn from the trials we face; for the simple gifts, we give simple praise. The heart of the Giver, the hand of the One from whom every blessing of living has come; for measureless mercy and limitless grace, for these simple gifts we give simple praise. 3
Introduction of the Family Erica Whitaker Raniah Donyelle Williams Parents, Ran Nisha Liveious and LilDon Williams Call to Thanksgiving and Dedication Sara Turpin To the parents: Today you are here to affirm your faith and present your child to God. Do you join in partnership with this faith community: to teach him the truths of the faith, to set a Christian example before him, to bring him up in the instruction and love of the Lord, encouraging him toward faith in Jesus Christ as Lord? Parents: We do. To the congregation: Do you join in covenant with these parents and with the help of other faith communities to love, teach, and encourage this child toward faith in Jesus Christ as Lord? Do you accept this sacred trust? Congregation: We do. Presentation of Gifts & Prayer of Dedication *Choral Benediction and Blessing Erica Whitaker O How We Love Jesus Number 601 O how we love Jesus, O how we love Jesus, O how we love Jesus, because He first loved us! Postlude Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above Tom White Healey Willan *Please stand, if you are able. 4
Hymnology: Let All the World in Every Corner Sing George Herbert wrote this two-stanza poem as part of his The Temple (Cambridge, p. 45), a collection of verse which was published posthumously in 1633. This is one of two lyrics in the book which were originally title Antiphon. In the medieval Latin church, an antiphon was a short refrain which was sung before and after the chanting of a psalm. Herbert s poem preserved this form by beginning, ending, and separating the two stanzas with the words Let all the world in ev ry corner sing, My God and King. The title and format of Antiphon suggest that, unlike most of the poems in The Temple, Herbert intended for these stanzas to be sung. Prayers of the People Church Members Beverly Clements Clara Crawford Tom Howard Lora Schlenk Lunsford Janet Swihart Oujda Parish, Our Morocco Partner Church Friends and Family Lisa Bair, friend of the Rohleder family Dan Clarke, Sara Turpin s father Carolyn Fentress, Gary Fentress mother Dave Gasbarro, friend of the Rohleder family Patrick Hagan, Pat Jones nephew Lori Hight, Julia Lynch s friend Edna Howard, Jeanne Crawford s sister-in-law Denise Logsdon, Jackie Logsdon s daughter Mary Moshier, Kathy Leichty s sister Eric Murphy, Michael Murphy s cousin Mary Ellen Schaefer, Janice Hedgespeth s mother Karl Schmidt, Sue Schmidt s husband Doris Vincent, Sharon Kauka s sister Connie Watts, Jeanne Crawford & Shelly s friend Debbie White, Tom White s mother 5
Announcements TODAY: 11:45 am, Ministry Team Fair, Room 2 12:15 pm, Special-called Business Meeting, Fellowship Hall 12:30 pm, One Vision Luncheon and Budget Listening Session, Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm, Sacred Sundays, Krazy Dave s I Morocco Dinner, 6:00 pm, Tonight Tonight s 6:00 pm, I Morocco Dinner is hosted by Highland Baptist Church, 1101 Cherokee Road. The guest speaker is Karen Thomas Smith and the Highland Baptist Church Choir will provide the music. $10.00 donation at the door is requested. Fall Kick-Off, 5:30 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 22 Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, cornhole, music and fellowship! Please bring a dish or dessert to share. Please sign up/rsvp for the kick-off today, so we ll know how many hamburgers and hot dogs to have ready! American Red Cross Blood Drive, Wednesday, Aug. 22 Give a pint and save a life. Before coming to the kick-off, stop by Room 2 between 2:00 and 6:00 pm for the American Red Cross blood drive. To schedule an appointment, contact Robin Giltner at 502-821-4630. Friday Night Friends: Derby Dinner Playhouse Church Basement Ladies in Rise Up O Men will provide the entertainment for this edition of Friday Night Friends on August 24. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Our group tickets sold out earlier this summer. For those with tickets and don t want to drive, we ll take the church bus. If you wish to drive, we ll caravan over. The bus and caravan will leave at 5:00 pm sharp! Passport Kids 2019 Informational Meeting Please meet in the library at 11:45 am, Sunday, Aug. 26 for a brief meeting about next year s Passport Kids camp (grades 3-6). Youth and Families State Fair Outing On Sunday, August 26, youth, families and any others who would like to join us, will head out to the KY State Fair. We ll ride the church bus. Sign up by Wednesday, Aug. 22. 6
This Week at Buechel Park Today - 19 Sunday School/Bible Study 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am Ministry Team Fair 11:45 am Special-called Business Mtg. 12:15 pm One Vision Lunch and Budget Listening Session 12:30 pm Ray of Hope International Worship 12:30-5:00 pm Sacred Sundays 5:00 pm Monday - 20 Parents Day Out Closed Gym Walking 9:00 am Senior Nutrition Program 9:30 am Senior Fitness 10:00 am Threads and Things 2:00 pm Tuesday - 21 Senior Nutrition Program 9:30 am Karate 7:00 pm AA & Al-Anon 8:00 pm Wednesday - 22 Parents Day Out Closed Gym Walking 9:00 am Senior Nutrition Program 9:30 am Senior Fitness 10:00 am Blood Drive 2:00-6:00 pm Fall Kick-off 5:30 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Thursday - 23 Senior Nutrition Program 9:30 am Brown Bag Lunch 11:30 am Bible Study Noon Karate 7:00 pm Friday - 24 Senior Nutrition Program Bus leaves BPBC Derby Dinner Playhouse FOR THE RECORD Financial Report 9:30 am 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Weekly Giving Needed $7,325 August 12, 2018 Giving $5,333 Year-to-Date Giving $212,695 Attendance - August 12, 2018 Sunday School: not reported Worship: 139 SERVANTS IN ACTION Deacons for August: Carrie Bearden, Kathy Leichty, Bettie McCormick, Charlie Thurman Bus Drivers: Steve Forsting (today) Josh Whitaker (Aug. 26) Nursery: Julia Lynch (today) Sharon Kauka (Aug. 26) Children s Church: Devon Conley & Ann Jones (today) NEEDED (Aug. 26) 7
Welcome to Buechel Park Baptist Church How to Join our Church If you wish to join this congregation, simply come forward during the Hymn of Response and speak to our pastor about your decision. Or you also may also talk to any ministerial staff member or church member after the service. We receive members by profession of faith and baptism, transfer of letter, statement, or watchcare. Children Nursery is provided for ages 3 and younger. Ages 4-3rd grade join us for worship, but are often dismissed after the Children s Moment for Children s Church. Worship resources are available in the narthex. For more information For more information about our church, please visit the narthex in the back of the sanctuary or you may speak with any of our ministers or members after worship. Find us online at www.bpbaptist.org and like us on Facebook. Buechel Park Baptist Church 2403 Hikes Lane, Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 452-9541 www.bpbaptist.org Ministry Staff Rev. Erica Whitaker Senior Pastor pastor@bpbaptist.org Rev. Sara Turpin Associate Pastor of Spiritual Formation sclarke@bpbaptist.org David Lindsay Minister of Music davidallenlindsay@hotmail.com Support Staff Leonard Buckner Treasurer lwbb3211@hotmail.com Ricco Clarkson Custodian Nicole Davis, Director, Parents Day Out ndavis@bpbaptist.org Leigh Meers Administrative Assistant lmeers@bpbaptist.org Shelley Shumate Organist Tom White Pianist Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-noon & 1:00-5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am-noon 8