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, Pastor-Elect 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 February 2018 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 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 Elder A. Paul Paige, Pastor-Elect February 4 Deacons E. Brower/ M. Elliott, II 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 Trustee Imn Burton Trustee James Faircloth February 11 Psalm 146:1-7 February 18 Daniel 3:24-28 February 25/ 7AM Matthew 18:1-6 Deacons P. Burke, Sr./R. Reid Trustee Dorothy White Trustee Queen Malone Deacons C. Elliott/ F. Rodgers Trustee Jeffrey Gaines Trustee Maewarren Jones Deacon D. Hall Trustee Michael Kearney Sunday, February 25 @ 11:15 AM Youth & Young Adults Leading the Service Worship Leader Miss Desiree Burke Scripture Miss Angel Allen Prayer Miss Asia Williams Welcome Brother Kiante Robinson Announcements Miss Quadeja Mayo Offering Miss Teneyia Scarborough Master T Aundre Scarborough Youth Altar Call
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 Baskerville, Brother Rufus Brown, Sister Elsie Brown, Sister Sophia Casper-Adams, Sister Cynthia Chapman, Sister Inez Clark, Evangelist Dorothy Cuffee, Sister Dorothy Daniels, Brother Mack Elliott, Sister Linda Elliott, Sister Lucille Flythe, Brother David Flythe, Sister Rosa Griffin, Brother Darnell Griffin, Rev. George Harmon, Brother Clifton M. Haywood, Sister Deloris Hollis, Sister Valerie Hunter, Sister Gussie Hurdle, Sister Mae Bell Johnson, Sister Eunice Jordan, Sister Retha Lennex, Brother Ronoker Mack, Sister Vanessa McCoy, Sister Blanch B. McPherson, Sister Hattie Moore, Sister Ola Moye, Sister Christine Nibblett, Brother John Perry, Sister Hester Porter, Sister Fannie Porter, Sister Mary W. Rivers, Sister Clara Rodgers, Sr., Brother Frank Scott, Sister Hazel Shoulders, Sister Florence & Shoulders, Sister Joann Snipes, Sister Jean Snipes, Brother John Stephenson, Jr., Brother Brogie Stevens, Sister Gussie Stephenson, Sister Lethia Swinton, Sister Ella Waller, Sister Doshie White, Sister Mae Williams, Deaconess Frances Williams, Sister Lillie B. Williams, Sister Mary Woods, Deaconess A. Blanche
Are you worried about your mental sharpness? Or maybe that of a loved one s? Mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. If you have trouble remembering someone's name but it comes to you later, that's not a serious memory problem. But if memory problems are seriously affecting your daily life, they could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease. 1. Memory Loss: This is the most common symptom. Do you easily forget information you just learned? Do you lose track of important dates, names, and events? Do you forget big things even happened? Do you ask for the same information over and over? 2. Trouble Planning and Problem Solving: Do you have trouble making plans and sticking to them? Is it tricky to follow a recipe, even one you ve used many times? Is it hard to concentrate on detailed tasks, especially if they involve numbers? For example, can you keep track of your bills and balance your checkbook? 3. Daily Tasks are a Challenge: Even familiar things can become hard. Do you have trouble driving to a location you go to often? Can you complete an ordinary task at work? Do you forget the rules of your favorite game? 4. Times and places are confusing: Can you fully grasp something that s not happening right now? Are you disoriented? Do you get lost easily? Do you forget where you are? Do you remember how you got there? 5. Changes in Vision: Is it harder to read the words on the page? Do you have trouble judging distance? Can you tell colors apart? This is important because it can affect your driving. 6. Words and conversations are frustrating: Vocabulary becomes hard. Can you find the right word you re looking for? Or do you call things by the wrong name? Do you suddenly stop in the middle of a discussion because you don t know what to say? Do you keep repeating yourself? 7. You Lose Things: Everyone misplaces things from time to time, but can you retrace your steps to find them again? Do you put things in unusual places, like your watch in the refrigerator? Do you accuse people of taking things? 8. Lapse in Judgment: Have you made poor decisions lately? Do you make mistakes with money, like giving it away when you normally wouldn t? Do you dress for the wrong weather? 9. Social Withdrawal: Are you scaling back on projects at work? Are you less involved with your favorite hobbies? Do you lack motivation? Do you find yourself watching television or sleeping more than usual? 10. Mood Changes: Do you get upset more easily? Do you feel depressed, scared, or anxious? Are you suspicious of people? Seeing Your Doctor: If you notice these signs, talk with your doctor. The sooner you know, the better. Starting treatment may help relieve symptoms and keep you independent longer. (Except from www.webmd.com) 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. Celebrating Black History Month - The Tutorial Ministry Presents Sunday, February 18th @ 4 PM, NFBCT The Black History Play - RAGS TO RICHES: A BLACK TALE Written by Sister Vanessa Hinton Rehearsal Dates: Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 6PM 8PM Thursday, Feb. 8th, 6PM 8PM (Fellowship Hall) Saturday, Feb. 10th, 10AM 12PM Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 6PM 8PM Thursday, Feb. 15th, 6PM 8PM (Fellowship Hall) Saturday, Feb. 17th, 10AM 12PM
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS @ 9:30 AM Feb 4 Faith Without Works Is Dead James 2:14-26 Feb 11 A Disciplined Faith James 3:1-12 Feb 18 Faithful Disciples Acts 9:36-43 Feb 25 The Good Fight of Faith 1 Timothy 6:11-21 March 4 The Lord Will Provide Genesis 22:1-14 NFBCT Students with Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry will be collecting Report Cards on Sunday, February 18, 2018 following the 7 AM and 11:15 AM services. Presentations for Honor Roll Students and Perfect Attendance will be done on Sunday, February 25th at the 11:15 AM Worship Service. Trustee Dorothy White, Ministry Leader During Black History Month on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 7 AM until 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall, there will be a presentation highlighting the Young Adults of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville), ages 18-40. The History/Archives Ministry is asking and would be honored to have ALL of our Young Adults to be a part of this presentation. Each participant will have a display in the fellowship hall. Eloise Casper 01 Irvin Jackson 01 Natasha Stateman 01 Edna Faircloth 03 Nakeea Logan 04 Shirley Mitchell 04 Brogie Stephenson, Jr. 04 Douglas Boone 06 Imn Inm Burton 08 Sharron Golson 08 Cheryl Kearney 10 Shecara White 10 Linwood Brown Jr. 11 Johnny Walton 11 Thelma Ellis 11 Nikaila Harris 11 Torrey Hinton 14 Joyce N. Hall 16 Rufus Baskerville 17 Leon Baughns 17 Emma Mayfield 19 Tyrone Parker 19 Evelyn Mitchell 20 Evette White 20 Berton White, Jr. 20 Clinton Joyner 21 Ann Brown 22 Joanne Shoulders 22 Doshie Waller 22 Linda Gray 23 Kenneth Goodman 25 Betty Bowser 26 Jean Roberts 26 Evelyn White 27 Paul Horton, Sr. 28 Alveria Griffin 29 Information not limited to: Picture, Bio, Education, Career/Jobs, Church/Community Activities (copy of Altar Call to Youth, if applicable) and Motivation Statement to encourage the Youth of New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville). All Information to be submitted by Sunday, February 4, 2018. Point of Contact: Sister Linda Freeman, Ministry Leader Sister Mildred Ballard, Vice-Ministry Leader Sister Erma Granger or Sister Brenda Williams The Tutorial Ministry Presents Sunday, Feb. 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 7AM & 11:15AM Services Celebrating Black History Visit the NFBCT Website www.newfbct.org for Monthly Bulletins, Yearly Calendar of Events, Funeral Programs, Special Events, Photos, Forms and more... Facebook NewFirstBaptistChurchTaylorsville Mr. Clifton & Mrs. Velma Banks 41 Years Out-of-Town Family Ragin, Sister Mary Bunny SC And Two Shall Become One Mr. Asa & Mrs. Elsie Thompson 22 Years Brodnax, Sister Christine GA Wilkerson, Sister Rosa MD Deacon C. Darnell & Deaconess Joyce N. Hall 41 Years Ford, Sister Erma FL Young, Sister Eldred NC Jordan, Sister Maggie SC
A Fresh Commitment to God, Church and Ministry The Year of Supernatural Exploits Installation Services and Banquet for Pastor-Elect, Elder A. Paul Paige Pre-Installation Services Monday, April 9, 2018 7 PM - Guest Church Wednesday, April 11, 2018 7 PM Guest: Third Baptist Church Portsmouth, VA 23704 Pastor Joseph A. Fleming Installation Banquet Friday, April 13, 2018 6 PM The Edmonds Center 2714 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Ticket Donation: $45.00 Per Ticket Installation Service: Liturgical Moment Installation Service Sunday, April 15, 2018 4 PM Guest: Union Baptist Missionary Church, Suffolk, VA 23435 Bishop C. V. Russell, Jr. Pastor The Pastoral Installation is a worship celebration of the union between a new pastor and a congregation. Like a wedding, the installation becomes a historical marker of the consummation of the covenant between pastor and people. Although the origin of this ritual practice cannot be assigned a specific date, the affirmation and recognition of spiritual leadership (priestly, pastoral, or diakonos) to service the needs of the faith community has biblical precedence in the Judeo-Christian tradition (Numbers 8:5-22; Acts 6:1-7, 13:11-13, Galatians 2:9-10). Paul and Barnabas were set apart by the Holy Spirit and the elders in the church at Antioch laid hands on them and sent them off (Acts 13:1-4). A Pastoral Installation is one of the rich cultural paradigms found among most African American congregational churches. The ritual as practiced is a three-fold event: biblical, communal, and mystical. The Bible is central to the ethos of the ceremony. Many of the elements of the installation ceremony, i.e., consecration, prayer, scriptures, etc., are steeped in biblical lore. Second, it is a communal event celebrated within the context of the life of the congregation and the community. Persons from religious, political, and business sectors are invited to participate in the celebration of the new ministry of pastor and people. Finally, it is a mystical event in that the ritual ceremony recognizes and affirms not only the history of God s involvement in salvation history, but also in the life of the congregation both now and in the future. The ceremony is usually done with great pageantry, like most weddings, because it is done with the expectancy that the pastor and church will work together in Kingdom building for many years. The good news in the church, is the call of a pastor, and the installation ceremony are expressions of grace. The Apostle Paul says: But, each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ s gift (verse 7). Grace, charis in the Greek, is the idea of undeserved favor, freely given to each one who is in the body of Christ. As each church celebrates the installation of a new pastor, they are celebrating a gift of grace. New First Baptist Church (Taylorsville), Let us thank God and let s be ever so prayerfully for His Gift, His Mercy, His Grace and His Love during this period of installation. All are Invited! Saturday, February 10th @ 11 AM - NFBCT Fellowship Hall Join the Men s Ministry for Popcorn, Soda, Fellowship & more! Featuring the Movie LEFT BEHIND II Based on the NY Times Best-Selling Novel... A riveting motion picture that will take you on a spellbinding journey through The Book of Revelation Address/Telephone Number Update Members are reminded that if you have moved since December of 2016, please update your address and/or telephone number. Membership Update Cards are available in the fellowship hall. This will assist Sister Kathy Burton-Bell, Donation Records Secretary (DRS), in making sure your Year-End Contribution Statement is mailed to the correct address and the Church Roster is up-to-date. Please return Membership Update Card to the Church Office or e-mail to Office@nfbct.hrcoxmail.com. Thank You. You still have an opportunity to give. For a donation of $65.00, you may have a loved one s name or your name engraved on one of the NFBCT plates. 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. Examples: (#1) In Loving Memory of (#2) In Honor of (#3) Your Name All contributions will be added to your contribution statement as a charitable contribution to NFBCT. If you have paid in full, please review the Perpetual Board to make sure your plate is there and/or if any corrections need to be done. Point of Contact: Brother Larry Bowser
WEEK 1 Sunday, Feb 4 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services HOLY COMMUNION 4 PM Official Board Anniversary (Deacons, Deaconess, Trustees & Trusteettes) Guests: Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. William S. Hampton, Pastor Monday, Feb 5 5:30 PM Installation Banquet Committee Meeting 7 PM Hospitality Ministry Meeting Tuesday, Feb 6 Wednesday, Feb 7 Concert Choir 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, Feb 8 Fellowship Hall 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal Friday, Feb 9 NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals Saturday, Feb 10 9 AM Men s Ministry Meeting 10 AM Male Usher Ministry Meeting 10 AM - 12 PM Black History Play Rehearsal 10:30 AM Health & Wellness Ministry Meeting 11 AM Men s Ministry Movie Event Featuring the Movie: Left Behind II All are Invited. Saturday, Feb 10 (Continued) 2 PM Nursing Home Fellowship Sentara Nursing Home, 4201 Greenwood Dr., Portsmouth All Invited to Come WEEK 2 Sunday, Feb 11 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Monday, Feb 12 5:30 PM Installation Banquet Committee Meeting Tuesday, Feb 13 Wednesday, Feb 14 Happy Valentine s Day Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, Feb 15 7 PM Male Chorus Rehearsal Friday, Feb 16 NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals Saturday, Feb 17 10 AM - 12 PM Black History Play Rehearsal 11 AM Junior Missionary Ministry Meeting 12 PM History/Archives Ministry Meeting - Prepare/Set- up for Presentation 1 PM Senior Missionary Ministry Meeting WEEK 3 Sunday, Feb 18 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services Sunday, Feb 18 (Continued) 7AM - 2 PM History/Archives Ministry Presents Young Adults on the Move Presentation in the Fellowship Hall 11:15 AM Male Chorus Anniversary 4 PM Tutorial Ministry Presents the Black History Play, Rags to Riches: A Black Tale Monday, Feb 19 5:30 PM Installation Banquet Committee Meeting 7 PM Trustee Ministry Meeting Tuesday, Feb 20 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry Opened - Helping Hands Ministry Wednesday, Feb 21 Female Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, Feb 22 11 AM Trusteette Ministry Meeting Friday, Feb 23 NO Scheduled Meetings/Rehearsals Saturday, Feb 24 9:30 AM Women s Ministry Meeting 11 AM Combined Usher Ministry Meeting 2:30 PM Steelettes Youth Choir Rehearsal (ALL Youth/ Young Adults asked to Participate in the Choir) WEEK 3 Sunday, Feb 25 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services 11:15 AM Worship Service - Youth/ Young Adults Leading the Service Sunday, Feb 25 (Continued) 11:15 AM Recognition of Honor Students/ Perfect Attendances by the Dr. T. Melvin Steele Scholarship Ministry 4 PM NFBCT Family @ St. John Baptist Church, 2200 Effingham Street, Portsmouth Rev. Dr. Robert L. Earls, Pastor Monday, Feb 26 6 PM Deacon Ministry Meeting 7 PM Joint Board Ministry Meeting Tuesday, Feb 27 1 PM - 2:30 PM Clothes Closet/Food Pantry Opened - Helping Hands Ministry Wednesday, Feb 28 5:30 PM - 6:45PM Installation Banquet Committee Meeting Health & Wellness Ministry 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Adult/ Youth Thursday, March 1 6 PM Youth Development Ministry Meeting 7 PM Concert Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 2 NO Scheduled Meetings/ Rehearsals Saturday, March 3 11 AM Deaconess Ministry Meeting 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, March 4 7 AM & 11:15 AM Services HOLY COMMUNION