WORSHIP May 7, 2017 9:00 & 11:20 AM YOUTH SUNDAY SOUTH MAIN BAPTIST CHURCH 4100 MAIN STREET HOUSTON, TEXAS DR. STEVE WELLS PASTOR 713-529-4167 SMBC.ORG
WORSHIP Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23 GATHER Tolling the Hour Prelude Take Me to the Water (Dillworth) Youth Choir Call To Worship Dolores Rader, Minister to Families Ordinance of Bap sm Murphy Anderson and Jalen Colon (9:00) Chloe Bolding (11:20) PRAISE Hymn 319 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Youth Brass Quartet (Children are invited to come forward for the Children s Message during the final stanza.) Children s Message Ally Day and Joshua Jandres Introduc on of Seniors Isabella Baar-Hill, Abby Cline, Ally Day, Joshua Jandres Anthem Immortal Invisible God Only Wise (arr. J. Roberts) Youth Bell Choir Good News Abby Cline, Graham Keeling, Elysa Tülek (9:00) Isabella Baar-Hill, David McKnight, Joshua Wells (11:20) RESPOND Hymn 68 He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought Introduc on of Seniors Ma hew Aguilar, Hank Funderburk, Aus n Jackson, Caleb Speasmaker Offertory Down to the River to Pray (arr. Graham Keeling) Gareth Holder, Graham Keeling, David McKnight, Ned Swart Doxology (LASST UNS ERFREUEN) Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, Alleluia, Alleluia. Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia!
Offertory Prayer Caleb Speasmaker SHARE Welcoming and Covenant with New Members In response to your decision, we pledge ourselves to be the family of God for you in this place. We offer you our love, our care, our kinship, and our hopes. We hope to learn from you, give to you, and receive from you by God s grace. Introduc on of Seniors Graham Keeling, David McKnight, Ned Swart, Elysa Tülek, Joshua Wells Sung Response Hands of Blessing (Ne leton) For the road that leads us onward To the places yet unseen; For the Spirit ever leading To the dreams we've yet to dream; For the faith enough to ques on And the faith enough to trust, May our lives be used in service Given in the name of love. Benedic on and Litany Steve Wells, Pastor Minister: Soon you ll go from this place. Congrega on: You have grown in wisdom Minister: We urge you now onward, beyond our vigilant gaze. Congrega on: You have grown in wisdom Minister: Congrega on: Minister: Congrega on: Minister: Congrega on: Minister: All: Postlude Fugue in A minor BWV 543 (Bach) Yuri McCoy Know that we sigh with pride as you go. For you have grown in wisdom We shall pray as you go to taste of experience. Con nue to grow in wisdom Rather than tucking in blankets and bu oning up coats, we have faith in you to tuck and bu on on your own. For you have grown in wisdom No ma er where your newfound liberty takes you, we remain for you in this place and will always love you. So, go now with God s blessing and go with God s peace. Hank Funderburk is our music director today. Aus n Jackson is serving in the broadcast ministry. Ushers today are the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Church members are praying for each of you during this worship service: that your hearts and minds may know the Spirit of God to be at work in your life this hour and as you go from this place. CCLI #1763254
2017 SENIOR RECOGNITION Matthew Aguilar Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NIV Isabella Baar-Hill For we are God s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 Abby Cline For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13
GO NOW WITH GOD S BLESSING Ally Day Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Hank Funderburk A friend loves at all mes, and a brother is born for a me of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Austin Jackson Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character. 1 Corinthians 15:33
2017 SENIOR RECOGNITION Joshua Jandres My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19-20 Graham Keeling Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 David McKnight Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Ma hew 6:34
GO WITH GOD S PEACE Caleb Speasmaker For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Ned Swart We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true. And we are in Him who is true by being in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. 1 John 5:20 Elysa Tülek Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
2017 SENIOR RECOGNITION Joshua Wells Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 DISCOVER/SHARE There is no churchwide lunch today (Senior Recogni on Luncheon) or next Sunday (Mother s Day Tea). Blood Drive Today is an opportunity to give the gi of life. No appointment is necessary and refreshments will be served in the Ac vi es Building from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please donate! Mother s Day Tea A very special invita on is extended to daughters, mothers, aunts, grandmothers - women of all ages and seasons - on Sunday, May 14, for tea and sweets during the Sunday School hour in the Fellowship Hall. Come and go as you please between 10:00 and 10:30 and for those of you with young children or grandchildren at SMBC, please stay for a short program. OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAY, MAY 7 8:00 AM Blood Drive, Ac vity Room 8:15 AM Manna Ministry Worship, Trinity Pines Chapel 9:00 AM Worship, Sanctuary 10:10 AM Sunday School, General Campus 11:20 AM Worship, Sanctuary 12:15 PM Senior Recogni on Lunch, Fellowship Hall MONDAY, MAY 8 9:00 AM Walk with Me, Loessner Building 2nd floor 9:30 AM MainStreamers, Fellowship Hall 1:00 PM Adult III Council Mee ng, Fellowship Hall TUESDAY, MAY 9 9:30 AM SMILE, LB/CB 2nd floors Preschool Play Days, LB 1st floor