Dr. Joey Faucette, Interim Pastor Susan Davis, Associate Pastor Matt Dodrill, Youth Intern May 3, 2015 11:00 a.m. The Gathering of the Body of Christ {WORSHIP SERVICE BROADCAST OVER WHLF) Prelude. Bob Davis, organist The prelude is a veil dropped between our care-laden hours and the refreshing hour of worship. Let us bow in prayer that we may hear our Savior s voice speaking throughout the service. We welcome you to First Baptist Church and hope you find the service to be meaningful! We would like to request that visitors complete a visitor card and place it in the offering plate so we can have a record of your attendance. We hope you will join us again soon! The sanctuary flowers today are given in honor of our wonderful church family at First Baptist Church. We are blessed to be members here. Given by Ezra & Barbara Ann Francis Welcome and Announcements.....Dr. Joey Faucette Opening Chorus... He Is Lord...Congregation *Invocation.....Dr. Joey Faucette *Hymn of Praise.. To God Be the Glory.No. 4 Children s Sermon....Diane Thomas *Hymn of Sharing What a Friend We Have In Jesus.No. 182 *Prayer of Dedication and Consecration....Jo Carter Offertory... How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours Traditional Am Melody Bob Davis, organist While we are being broadcast over the Radio during the months of April and May, we will not have the Greeting since it sounds like chaos over the radio. Please greet your neighbors before and after worship. The Receiving of God s Tithes and Our Offering Morning Prayer.......Susan Davis Anthem... The Prayer....arr. Fettke Chancel Choir Scripture. Luke 11: 1-13 (New King James Version)...Dr. Joey Faucette Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God Sermon... Teach Us to Pray...Dr. Joey Faucette *Hymn of Commitment... Sweet Hour of Prayer....No. 445 (Stanzas 1 & 3) Benediction......Dr. Joey Faucette *Postlude... Crown Him with Many Crowns Neal Bob Davis, organist *Those who are able, please stand. SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON MAY 3 The Spaghetti Luncheon is on Sunday, May 3 immediately following worship. The menu includes spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert, and beverage. $10.00 per ticket. Proceeds will go toward Passport Summer Camp for the youth. You may still purchase your ticket Sunday. Take-out boxes will be available. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR YOUTH!
Weekly Opportunities PRAYER WEEK Sunday, May 3, 2015 Sunday Bible Study.....9:45 am Worship Service... 11:00 am Spaghetti Luncheon after Worship (Youth Fund Raiser for Passport Summer Camp) Youth Handbells Practice 5:15 pm Youth Supper/Bible Study.. 6:00 pm Monday, May 4 Children s Choir..3:30-5:00 pm Sue Willingham Circle at Four Oaks...6:00 pm Properties Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Personnel Committee Meeting...7:00 pm Tuesday, May 5 Master Gardeners Graduation..12:00-9:00 pm Fellowship Team Meeting in library...6:15 pm Wednesday, May 6 Missions Team Meeting 10:30 am Godly Play for children.. 5:15-6:15 pm Family Night Supper....5:30 pm Prayer Time 6:00 pm Prayer Singing {Ben & Linda Hughes and Sherry Link}...6:15 pm Youth Bible Study..6:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice...7:00 pm Thursday, May 7 National Day of Prayer at HCHS 7:00 pm Friday, May 8 Downtown Missions 7:00 pm FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER Wednesday, May 6..Chicken Night prepared by Ronnie & Joyce Green Reservations due by 10 am Tuesday **Sunday Youth Dinner & Bible Study Meal provided by the DayFamily The Cross You are encouraged to take a cross and display it in your yard to tell the world that you are a believer. Prayer Concerns As a Church, please pray for one another. Please use this section to contact us regarding a prayer request, hymn request, address or phone number change, etc. Those Who Serve Today FBC AV/sound system volunteers: Matthew Rich Ushers: Tommy Talbott, Tommy Elliott, Gloria Bridgers, Jessica Hayes, Darden Smith, Gene Faucette Acolyte: Ramsey Jane Ferrugia Children s Church Workers for May Diane and Kelsey Thomas Worship Nursery Workers: Allyn Beth Motley and Jessica Hayes Worship Receptionists - May Joy Burnett & Mary Harrison Sunday School Receptionists for May: Rebecca and Keith Loftis Deacons of the Month for May: Jay Burnett and Jo Carter Outreach Person for May: Sherri Bee Attendance & Offering Report 4/26/15 Sunday Bible Study....61 Number in Worship....130 Offering Report 4/26/15 Offering...$3,707.00 Offering Year to Date.....$97,673.80 Budget Needs to Date...$123,418.81 *Expenditures to Date...$112,967.01 *Excludes Restricted Expenses
Southwest Virginia Mission Opportunity June 22-June 26, 2015 Nickelsville, VA Join the team this year as we travel back into the Mountains of Southwest Virginia. We will take on a variety of projects to improve the quality of life for those in need in this rugged mountain area of our state. No experience necessary! {Please sign up in the church office.} Contact Bob McCullough or Dwight Stewart for details. UPCOMING EVENTS May 3 May 5 May 7 May 10 May 10 May 17 May 17 May 27 June 2 June 14 June 15-19 June 22-26 Spaghetti Luncheon Fellowship Team Meeting National Day of Prayer MOTHER S DAY Baby Dedication Graduate Recognition Day Visitor/Prospective Member Luncheon Church-Wide Birthday Celebration Barn Dinner Theater Weekday School Emphasis Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Assembly in Dallas Southwest Virginia Mission Opportunity (Nickelsville) First Baptist Church Mission Statement: First Baptist Church strives to be an innovative, inclusive Christian fellowship of friendly, caring believers committed to sharing God s Good News. BARN DINNER THEATER Tuesday, June 2 Cost $50 After a great buffet lunch, we will see the show Don t Dress for Dinner, a romantic comedy Cost includes the buffet lunch, the show, and gas for the bus. Sign up in your Sunday School class or in the church office. We are blessed to have talented Volunteers to bring our prelude each week. They work hard to prepare their offerings to God. We respectfully ask that you keep conversation to a minimum and use this time to prepare your hearts for worship. 64 TH TH ANNUAL HALIFAX COUNTY NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Lord, Hear Our Cry He Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day 1 Kings 8:28 Thursday, May 7,, 2015 7:00 pm Don t miss this important time of prayer and fellowship. at the HCHS Auditorium With Musical Guest, Jason Bare HALIFAX COUNTY MASS CHOIR Please join j us as we pray for: NATION, COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, FAMILY, GOVERNMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND MILITARY
FELLOWSHIP TEAM MEETING The Fellowship Team will meet Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 6:15pm in the Library. Letter Carriers' Food Drive Sat., May 9, 2015 to benefit The Good Samaritan Food Closet Put your non-perishable donation in a bag by your mail box. Thank You! BABY DEDICATION: If anyone is interested in having your baby dedicated on Mother s Day, please let the office know. GRADUATE RECOGNITION DAY is Sunday, May 17. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER MAY 27 TH CHURCH-WIDE BIRTHDAY CELEBRA ATION & GIFT GRAB BRING A GIFT ($5.00 OR LESS) WRAP PPED WE WILL CELEBRATE EVERYONE S BIRTHDAY AT ONCE E! Visitor / Prospect tive Member Luncheon First Baptist Church is hosting a Visitor/Prospective Member luncheon on Sunday, May 17 immediately following the worship service in the church fellowship hall. This luncheon is for those who have been visiting with us on a regular basis, but have not yet joined our membership. We want to thank you for your devoted attendance and the valuable contributions you make to the life of this church. If you are a regular visitor, we would love for you and your family to join us in this fellowship luncheon PLEASE ADD TO MAY BIRTHDAY LIST Grady Upchurch h May 14
THANK YOU NOTES: Dear Church Family, Thank you for everything you have done for us during the time of Jack s passing. Thank you for the calls, cards, visits, prayers, food, flowers, donations, and for just being such a sustaining presence during this difficult time. Our children, their spouses, our grandchilderen, and I all offer you our heart felt gratitude. What a loving church family! Love, Violet Neal and Family THANK YOU NOTE: Dear First Baptist Church Family, You are and have been beloved and faithful friends to the Walton family, and Garry and I thank you for your faithfulness to our mother. You constantly cared for her. You visited her, called her, prayed for her, fed her, brought her news of First Baptist and the community, and she loved you deeply. You are a profound servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we thank you Garry Walton and Jane Walton Webb Dear Members of First Baptist Church, I want to thank you all for the many beautiful cards I ve received throughout thesee last four challenging months. Your prayer-filled messages have helped to sustain Tommy and I. Your constancy and your kindness touched us deeply. St. Francis has a prayer that says: Where there is doubt, I may bring faith. Where there is despair, I may bring hope. Where there are shadows, I may bring light. Where there is sadness, I may bring joy. As we walked that emotional path, your many cards were a constant reminder of faith, hope, light, joy and a lot of love. We will be forever grateful. Jayne and Tommy Elliott The Old Time Gospel Conference for Senior Adults Cost: $179 for Conference and room for 2 nights Concerts By: David Phelps, Squire Parsons, The Blackwood Brothers, The Dixie Melody Boys, and the Collingsworth Family. Speakers: Mike Huckabee and Johnny Hunt and Comedian Chonda Pierce Sign up by June 1. $75 deposit is due by July 15 The May issues of Home Life and Mature Living magazines are available in the tract racks near the Chapel.