First Baptist Church November 26, 2017 Come, Thou Almighty King, help us Thy name to sing, help us to praise; Father, all glorious, ore all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of days.
The Body of Christ Gathers in Worship & Praise Sunday, November 26, 2017 Christ the King Sunday 10:55: Please take time to greet one another, warmly welcoming visitors in the name of Christ. You raised up your Son, O God, and seated him at your right hand as the Shepherd and King who seeks what is lost, binds up what is wounded, and strengthens what is weak. May we, through the power of the Spirit, share with others as you have shared with us. Welcome Rev. Jay Meadows Procession of Flags from Around the World We ve a Story to Tell MESSAGE Invocation Rev. Meadows Psalm 100 All, reading in unison Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him; bless his name. For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Hymn 2 Come, Thou Almighty King ITALIAN HYMN Children s Moment Becky Keesler Following the children s moment, children ages five through first grade should meet their leaders at the door by the organ to proceed to Kid s Korner.
Pastoral Prayer Hymn 658 Let Your Heart Be Broken WYE VALLEY Offertory Prayer Revel Young Offertory We Gather Together David and Cheryl Hicks KREMSER, setting by Jay Althouse Doxology Glory to God Paul Vasile Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me, And to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me, And to the Spirit, whose love has set me free. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen. World without end, without end. Amen. World without end, without end. Amen. World without end, without end. Amen. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen. Scripture Matthew 25:31-46 Rev. Meadows Pew Bible page 1177 Anthem Here in This Place GATHER US IN Chancel Choir Here in this place the new light is streaming; Now is the darkness vanished away; See in this space our fears and our dreamings Brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in, the lost and forsaken; Gather us in, the blind and the lame; Call to us now, and we shall awaken; We shall arise at the sound of our name.
We are the young, our lives are a mystery. We are the old who yearn for your face. We have been sung throughout all of history, Called to be light to the whole human race. Gather us in, the rich and the haughty, Gather us in, the proud and the strong; Give us a heart, so meek and so lowly; Give us the courage to enter the song. Not in the dark of buildings confining, Not in some heaven, light years away: Here in this place the new light is shining; Now is the kingdom, and now is the day. Gather us in and hold us forever; Gather us in and make us your own; Gather us in, all peoples together, Fire of love in our flesh and our bone. Sermon Welcoming Jesus Rev. Meadows Hymn 482 Here I Am, Lord HERE I AM, LORD Benediction Rev. Meadows Postlude Now Thank We All Our God Sigfrid Karg-Elert Here in This Place text by Marty Haugen 1982 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under Onelicense #A-714874 We are delighted that you have chosen to join us in worship today. It is our sincere hope and prayer that you will know the saving presence, power, love and authority of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and that you will leave encouraged and spiritually refreshed. SANCTUARY POINSETTIAS Fill out this form if you would like to place poinsettias in honor or memory of someone special. Cost is $10.00 and must be reserved by Tuesday, November 28. In memory of or in honor of (check one) Name Given by
********BULLETIN BOARD******** Wednesday, November 29 Menu: Vegetable Beef Soup, Cheese Sandwich or Crackers ************ Senior Gathering: Monday, November 27, 11:45: Join your friends in faith and fellowship, Monday, November 27, 11:45am, FBC Fellowship Hall for devotion, with Melba Jean Umstead, lunch, music with the Golden Notes, and Operation Bandanas. RSVP to 336-710-2041 FAMILY ADVENT WREATH WORKSHIP: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 6:30 pm All members of our church family are welcome to join with our children and youth upstairs in the Children s Department to make an Advent Wreath to use in your home. All materials will be supplied by the Discipleship Committee. Special plans for Mission Kids and Children s Choirs: following your regularly scheduled activities on Wednesday afternoon, plan to stay for dinner and return to your Mission Kids classroom at 6:30 to make your wreath. We ask that a family member attend with each child. The dinner menu that night will be a choice of soups, salad, and pizza. Please call the church by Tuesday morning, Nov. 28, to make dinner reservations. Christmas Tour of Trees at First Baptist Church: Our church will be participating in the Mt. Airy Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 2, 11:00-5:00, and Sunday, December 3, 1:00-5:00. In addition to the sanctuary, there will be various themed trees displayed in the vestibule, breezeway, and Fireside Room. Note: If you or your group/committee are displaying a tree, it needs to be completed by Wednesday, November 29. If you have any questions, please call the office. Called Church Conference: Wednesday, December 6 We will vote to approve the following items: 2018 Budget Elect new members to the Pastor Search Committee - Richie Norris, Erin Stanley Elect new Chairperson for the Pastor Search Committee - Ben Cooke Toys for Tots Campaign: The Surry Detachment 1322 Marine Corps League has begun their Toys For Tots campaign. If you would like to participate in this project, please place new, unwrapped toys in the box located in the breezeway by December 8th. For monetary donations, make checks payable to Toys for Tots. CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!!!! Sunday School Council would like to invite all classes to participate in a special Holiday Fellowship on Sunday, December 10, 9:15-10:00 Each class is requested to bring at least one plate of goodies to share!
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor and appreciation of Heather Sawyer s years of service at First Baptist. Happy Retirement and you will be missed! Ministry for Sunday, Rev. Jay Meadows ; Scripture, Matthew 25: 31-46 ; Sunday School Greeters: Steve Dowell & Jane Fussell ; Deacon Greeters: Revel & Bonnie Young ; Babies: Jarod & Meredith Simmons ; Toddlers: Barbara Hill & Laney Johnson ; Preschoolers: Wendy Harmon & Peyton Harmon ; Kid s Korner: Benny & Gina Brannock ; Children s Sermon : Becky Keesler ; Sound: Wes Parker, Benny Brannock, Eli Stroup SUNDAY, November 26 Flag Processional 9:00am Prayer Time-Prayer Room 9:15am Coffee Fellowship-Fireside Room 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am **The Church at Worship & Praise 4:00pm Children s Handbells 4:45pm Youth Choir 5:30pm Granite City Ringers MONDAY, November 27 11:45am Senior Gathering TUESDAY, November 28 7:00am Baptist Men s Breakfast Olympia WEDNESDAY, November 29 4:30pm Grades 1-2 Music; Grades 3-5 Missions 5:00pm Pre-School Kindergarten Music & Missions 5:15pm Grades 3-5 Music; Grades 1-2 Missions 5:45pm Family Night Meal 6:30pm Bible Study 6:30pm Family Wreath Workshop-FH 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, November 30 5:30pm Feeding Friends Meal 7:00pm *Boy Scouts Scout Hut SATURDAY, December 2 11:00am Christmas Tour of Trees (1100am-5:00pm) SUNDAY, December 3 First Sunday of Advent 9:00am Prayer Time-Prayer Room 9:15am Coffee Fellowship-Fireside Room 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am **The Church at Worship & Praise 1:00pm Christmas Tour of Trees (1:00pm-5:00pm) 4:00pm Children s Handbells 4:45pm Youth Choir 5:30pm Granite City Ringers 5:30pm Youth/Family Time Church Staff: Rev. Jay Meadows: Senior Pastor jay@fbcmountairy.org Linda Denney: Minister of Music linda@fbcmountairy.org Marie Hauser: Accompanist love2worship4@gmail.com Heather Sawyers: Financial Sec. heather@fbcmountairy.org Jeanette Jordan: Secretary jeanette@fbcmountairy.org