FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF INDIANAPOLIS c o m e a s y o u a r e CLASSIC PRAISE Sacred Music from the Baroque & Classical THE FBC CHOIR Sunday, November 8 at 10AM 8600 North College Ave. Indianapolis 46240 www.fbcindy.org 317-846-5821
Prelude in G Minor (J.S. Bach) Welcome Gathering *Hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (#16 in hymnal) O Worship the King (#17 in hymnal, vs. 1,2,3) Prayer Encountering Scripture Psalm 98 Laudate Dominum from Solemn Vespers (W.A. Mozart) Laudate Douminum omnes gentes, Praise the Lord, all ye nations Laudate eum omnes populi. Praise Him all ye peoples. Quoniam confirmata est For His loving kindness super nos misericordia ejus, has been bestowed on us, et veritas Domini manet, in aeternum. and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Gloria patri et filio Glory to the Father, Son et spiritui sancto and to the Holy Spirit. sicut erat in principio as it was in the beginning, et nunc et semper Is now, and ever shall be et in saecula saeculorum. world without end. Amen Amen Message The Gift of Music Steve Potts Frederick Lewis Hsa Nae Nay Diana Huntoon, soloist Evan Bever * Please stand when instructed 2
Achieved Is the Glorious Work from The Creation (F.J. Haydn) FBC Choir Achieved is the glorious work. The Lord beholds it and is pleased. The Lord beholds it and is well pleased. In lofty strains let us rejoice, let us rejoice... Our song let be the praise of God, the praise of God... In lofty strains let us rejoice. Our song let be the praise of God... Let the Whole Earth Stand in Awe (G. F. Handel) Let the whole earth stand in awe of Him, stand in awe of Him... Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth, and let the earth be glad... Let the sea make a noise, let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is... and all that therein is. Gloria from Heiligmesse (F. J. Haydn) Et in terra pax, pax hominibus, bonae voluntatis... (And on earth, peace to men of goodwill.) Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te. (We praise You, we bless You, we adore You, we glorify You.) Jubilate adapted from Benedictus sit Deus, K. 66a (W.A. Mozart) Jubilate Deo omnis terra... (Be joyful in the Lord, all the earth.) Psalmum dicite nomini ejus... (Sing a Psalm to His name.) Date gloriam laudi ejus... (Give glory to His praise.) Swell the Full Chorus from Solomon (G. F. Handel) Swell the full chorus, all voices we raise, all voices we raise... O sing a new song with thanksgiving and praise. Sing a song with thanksgiving and praise... Flow sweetly the numbers that raise up the song. Let joy in the nations of people resound... Giving Thanks *Hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (#2 in hymnal) Video Stewardship 2016: I Am First Baptist Larry Page 3
Offering Esurientes Implevit from Magnificat (G. F. Handel) Dietgard Bittner Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes. The hungry he has filled with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. Prayer Sending *Hymn Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (#25 in hymnal verses 1, 2 & 5) Opportunities for Ministry Blessing Choral Benediction Hallelujah, Amen (G. F. Handel) Hallelujah, Amen, Amen. Hallelujah, Amen... O Judah, rejoice, rejoice, rejoice. O Judah, in songs divine, with Cherubim and Seraphin, harmonious join. Hallelujah, Amen. And in songs divine harmonious join. Hallelujah, Amen... Postlude Sinfonia (J.S. Bach) FBC Staff Rev. Dr. Frederick Lewis, Senior Minister Rev. Evan Bever, Associate Minister Steven Potts, Director of Music John Bolt, Director of Arts and Worship Scripture Readers Tim and Jen Harms Guest Musicians Jerry Hacker, vocalist Matthias Murphy, vocalist Wendy Muston, harpist Our guest musicians appear thanks to a generous gift provided by the Hilda Frazier Fund. Special Notes Thank you to Martha Fairfield for her assistance in choosing this morning s scriptures. The choir is deeply grateful for the beautiful new folder cabinet in the choir room constructed and donated by Jim Bird. 4
CONNECTION F I R S T T H I N G S I AM FIRST BAPTIST - A GENEROUS PEOPLE During this season of Thanksgiving, we reflect on what it means to be part of a congregation serving Christ and others. First Baptist is a unique congregation made up of many people reflecting the growing diversity of Indianapolis and our neighborhoods. Generous people, creative people, talented people, people committed to a future full of hope where all God s children are welcome. ON GRATITUDE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 We will have the opportunity in worship to express our gratitude by returning our estimate of giving cards (our pledges) for 2016. Sunday, November 22 is also Ingathering Sunday when we bring nonperishable food items or monetary gifts to worship to be used at our Food Pantry and Edna Martin Christian Center. C O M I N G U P MISSION REFLECTION BY STEVE IVY Sunday, November 15, 8:50AM, Parlor Steve Ivy will give a summary of his trip to Kenya focused on pastoral and medical care. BEGINNINGS OPEN HOUSE AND BLESSING Sunday, November 15, after worship Come celebrate the success of the Building Blocks for Growth Campaign! Tour the newly renovated rooms and explore the improvements made possible by your gifts, the United Way Grant, and the work of church members, staff, and the Beginnings board! ADULT MINISTRIES EVENT - CURIOSITY SHOP Sunday, November 15, 5PM Curious about the people here at FBC? Don t miss this chance to hear their stories and share your own! On Sunday, November 8 bring an item that represents your life to the library after worship. Then on November 15, see if you can match FBC members with the items that are important to them. Refreshments and child care will be provided. Please sign up on the response sheet. COMMUNITY SIDEWALK CELEBRATION Sunday, November 22, after worship Join the community and local dignitaries as we celebrate the opening of the College Avenue Path between 91st and 86th Streets. This project has been the combined effort of many concerned about the safety of walkers in the area. EDNA MARTIN THANKSGIVING DINNER Tuesday, November 24, 8AM and 4PM Help by donating supplies, preparing food, or serving the meal for EMCC s Thanksgiving dinner. Sign up in the Atrium on Sundays. 5
CONNECTION INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE Tuesday, November 24, 7PM at Meridian Street UMC Meridian Street United Methodist Church will host this year s service. CHURCH DECORATING Saturday, December 5, 9AM Come decorate the building for Advent and Christmas! Enjoy this festive opportunity to prepare for the holidays. Contact Connie Lewis, 317-385-1560, for more information. W2F SERVE 2015 CELEBRATION Sunday, December 6, 11:30AM in Fellowship Hall Keep serving and celebrate on December 6 at a lunch after worship. Pizza and drinks will be provided; please bring a side or dessert dish to share. 3,472 hours have been served in the community! We are thankful for the many hours served above and beyond our goal of 2015 in 2015! R E G U L A R LY S C H E D U L E D O P P O R T U N I T I E S PRAYER GATHERING Weekly Wednesdays at 11:30AM, Rm. 112 WOMEN S GROUPS Monthly Book Group Monday, Nov 9, 10:30AM, Rm. 112 The 13th Gift by Joanne Huist Smith Bible Study Wednesdays at 10AM, Rm. 112 The Story by Max Lucado contact Joy Bird for info! COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY Monthly Nov. 24, 4-6PM (Set-up Nov. 23, 10AM) The Oct. Food Pantry served 117 families and 717 individuals. MUSIC MINISTRY Handbell Choir FBC Choir Music Makers FBC YOUTH Sundays at 1PM Wednesdays at 7PM Sundays at 10:45AM Sundays at 5PM 6
CONNECTION CONGRATULATIONS......to Jerry Htoo and Htaykupaw Zarni-Htoo on the birth of their son, Muyehthaw Titus Zarni-Htoo born October 25, 2015 BIBLE READINGS Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17 and Psalm 127 1 Kings 17:8-16 and Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 From the Revised Common Lectionary MEMBERS BIRTHDAYS Nov. 11 Ken Hurst 15 Bill Helm 16 Bobbie Drake Erik Friend Greg Friend RESPONSE SHEET (Please tear off this sheet and return in the offering.) Name(s) Address City, State, Zip Phone E-mail Food Pantry I/We will help with the Food Pantry set up on Monday, November 23 at 10 AM. I/We will help on Food Pantry Day - Tuesday, November 24 from 3:30-6 PM. I/We have a truck that can be used on the last Monday of the month. Child Care for Curiosity Shop on Nov. 15 I/We need child care during this adult event for... (names & ages) Prayer Request: 7
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