The First Baptist Church 198 East Church Street, Jasper, Georgia June 26, 2016 Eleven O Clock THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF PENTECOST Please silence all electronic devices. No food, drink, or candy in the Sanctuary. The Worship of God Greeting Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Chiming of the Hour Welcome Please pass the Friendship Register as you record your name. Entrance Into Worship Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Madison Powell We light a candle as a symbolic reminder of God s presence with us. Lighting of the Candle Prelude Be Thou My Vision Joy Huddlestun Arr. by Cindy Berry Hymn No. 27 Morning Has Broken Prayers of the People Greg Pope The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Scripture Reading John 21:15-19 The gift of Holy Scripture. Thanks be to God. Children's Moment Children are invited to come forward at this time. Annie Sutton Hymn No. 259 Blest Are They Prayer of Thanksgiving The Offering of Our Selves, Our Tithes, and Our Offerings Choral Anthem Worthy of Worship Sanctuary Choir Blankenship/Arr. by Tom Fetke Worthy of worship, worthy of praise, worthy of honor and glory; worthy of all the glad songs we can sing, worthy of all of the off rings we bring. You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise. Worthy of rev rence, worthy of fear, worthy of love and devotion; worthy of bowing and bending of knees, worthy of all this and added to these Almighty Father, Master and Lord, King of all kings and Redeemer, Wonderful Counselor, Comforter, Friend, Savior and Source of our life without end. Doxology Children who are 3 years old through Kindergarten may follow Cassie Rasco and Andrea Wall to Children s Church. Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Sermon Listening to My Life Kim Mason Silent Reflection Where is the Spirit of God speaking to your heart today? What is the Spirit of God calling you to do? The Invitation to Discipleship and Community If you desire to profess publicly your decision to follow Christ or to unite your life with this community of faith, you may come forward during the Hymn of Response and share your decision with the minister. Hymn of Response No. 546 Give Me Jesus Life of the Church Blessing & Benediction Postlude Come, Thou Almighty King Joy Huddlestun Arr. by Don Hustad 2016 Youth Mission Trip July 9th - July 16th Camp ASCCA is Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults. ASCCA is a nationally recognized leader in therapeutic recreation for children and adults with both physical and intellectual disabilities. Providing weekend and week long sessions, Camp ASCCA is open year-round. FBC Jasper will be working with some of the campers during recreation activities. We will also be tackling some much needed construction projects, and assisting with some repairs and maintenance.
FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, SEE WWW.FBCJASPER.COM Sunday, June 26 Deacon of the week - Brenda Weaver & Bob Baldwin 8:45 Worship in Chapel 9:00 Prayer Group meets in the Gideon classroom 9:45 Sunday School for all ages 10:30 Cable broadcast of 6/19 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in Sanctuary (broadcast live on WYYZ) 5:00 YMT 2016 Meeting for Youth & Parents 6:00 YMT 2016 Meeting for Adult Participants Wednesday, June 29 6:00 Prayer & Sharing Your Faith Story: Edie Stone (in the Chapel) 6:00 Youth REVIVE Thursday, June 30 7:30 Band Rehearsal in the Chapel Saturday, July 2 8:30 Youth go White Water Rafting Sunday, July 3 Deacon of the week - Marcia McDaniel 9:00 Worship in Chapel 9:00 Prayer Group meets in the Gideon classroom 10:00 Sunday School for all ages 10:30 Cable broadcast of 6/26 worship on ETC 3 11:00 Worship in Sanctuary (broadcast live on WYYZ) 6:00 Roman Brass in concert in the Chapel DRIVERS NEEDED! CARES is in critical need of volunteer drivers to pick up food at local grocery stores and/or the Atlanta Food Bank. Light lifting required. If you or anyone you know would be interested in helping us, please Jennie Cleghorn @ 706-253-4777. The Roman Brass will present their annual God and Country concert on July 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. You won t want to miss this meaningful presentation! Childcare is available by request. Please contact Kim Mason via e-mail by Wednesday, June 29th at Children@FBCJasper.com. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS will resume in August
SUNDAYS IN JULY 9:00 Chapel Worship 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Sanctuary Worship Upcoming Worship July 3 - Pentecost 8 9:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary LS/MFT Matthew 18.10-14 Greg Pope Preaching Commissioning of the Youth Mission Trip Team (9:00 & 11:00) 6:00 Roman Brass in Concert in the Sanctuary July 10 - Pentecost 9 9:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary What Do You Do When You Don t Get to Do What You Want to Do? 2 Kings 5.1-16 Greg Pope Preaching July 17 - Pentecost 10 9:00 a.m. Worship in the Chapel 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary Acting Like a Christian in an Election Year Romans 12.9-21 Greg Pope Preaching The Dedication of Katherine Riley Mason (11:00 service) 5:00 Youth Mission Trip Report followed by a Dessert Reception The Communion Table Flowers Given today in loving memory of our fathers and grandfathers, Don Enis and A.W. Lawson, Jr. Given by Al, Terri, Will, Clay and Ali Lawson. The Baptistry Flowers Given today in honor of Charlie & Ann Pittard's 55th wedding anniversary, which was on June 24th.
An Invitation First Baptist Church extends to all an invitation to membership. If you are looking for a community of faith where you can seek God, follow Jesus, and serve the needs of the world, we would gladly welcome you in this place. If you would like to commit your life to the way of Jesus and live as the beloved, forgiven child of God you are, and be baptized, we invite you to come forward during the Hymn of Response and share that decision with the pastor. You may also unite with our church by moving your membership from another community of faith. If you have any questions about FBC or what it means to follow Christ, the pastor would be glad to speak with you at any time. Welcome to First Baptist Jasper! Ministry Leadership Team Greg Pope, Pastor Kim Mason, Minister to Children Matthew Newton, Minister of Music Cassie Rasco, Preschool Director Brandon Sosebee, 845 Worship Leader Annie Sutton, Minister of Youth & Outreach Allison Boyle, Office Administrator Joy Huddlestun, Organist Melanie McCurdy, Pianist David Stuart, Minister of Music Emeritus Worship with FBC Online Did You Know...?...the Worship Guide is posted on our website every Friday afternoon before the upcoming Sunday service? Videos of worship services are now posted weekly. You can also view previous services on the website. Just click on the Worship tab! There is a Daily Devotion link as well! Worship with us any time or any place by accessing this new ministry. www.fbcjasper.com Questions...? 706-253-5015 office@fbcjasper.com Operating Budget Required YTD $266,762.62 Received YTD $231,417.57 Spent YTD $237,119.45 2016 Budget - as of 06/22/2016 Building Fund Budget Required YTD $48,283.62 Received YTD $33,854.50 Remaining Balance on Building Loan As of 06/06/2016 $337,709.21