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200 East Parkway NorthMemphis, TN 38112
Third Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2018
This Week at First Baptist
Rev. David Breckenridge, D.Min. Pastor
Rev. Brittany StillwellAssociate Pastor of Worship & Youth
Kristin ZapienDirector, First Baptist Day School
Aaron FosterOrganist
Julia AguayoPianist
901.454.1131 phone901.454.1135 fax
fbcmemphis.org
Sunday, December 16 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 3:00 p.m. A Service of Grief & Healing, Parlor 4:00 p.m. FIBC Christmas Program, FHMonday, December 17 7:30 a.m. FBDS ProgramTuesday, December 18 7:30 a.m. FBDS Program 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service for Carol Weiss, Chapel
Wednesday, December 19 7:30 a.m. FBDS Program 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper, Caritas 7:00 p.m. Choir Christmas PartyThursday, December 20 7:30 a.m. FBDS ProgramFriday, December 21 7:30 a.m. FBDS Program 10:00 a.m. FBDS Christmas Program, Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Party, Malone Home
Announcements Missions OfferingOur Missions Offering to date is $28,625. We have exceeded our $25,000 goal but we have many great missions partners who could use our help. Let’s see if we can reach at least $30,000!
God-is-with-us in our Wondering, Christmas Eve Worship, 6 pmPreparing for the Messiah brings with it a lot of questions, but the birth of Christ doesn’t put an end to the wondering. If anything, it has only just begun because his arrival isn’t what we expected. This mysterious birth, does, however, assure us of God’s presence with us in our wondering. Join us at 6 pm in the Sanctuary for a service of carols and candlelight on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the arrival of Emmanuel, God-with-us, Jesus Christ—who came to wonder with us.Year-End GivingIn order to have your gifts to our church credited on your 2018 statement for income tax purposes, we must receive your gifts at the church office by Monday, Dec. 31. Please note that the Church office will be closed for the holidays, Dec. 24-28. You can drop your gift in the mail, postmarked by Monday, Dec. 31; drop in the offering during worship on Sunday, Dec. 30; or deliver in person to the office Monday, Dec. 31. Thank you.
VolunteersExtended CareNext Sunday, December 23 Threes/Fours: Leigh Ann Breckenridge, Natalie Cathey Floater: Susan WeaverWelcome Desk at Worship December 16: Tom & Renee MarchandReceptionists Mon, Dec. 17: Trudy Hatton/ Valerie Brenner Tues, Dec. 18: Kathleene Sims/Jim Donnel Wed, Dec. 19: Trudy Hatton/ Sammy Rich Thurs, Dec. 20: Bill Wilson/Sally Smith
FBC in PrayerNew ConcernsLora Jobe BurkeBrant ButlerLinda HaywoodAnson PurdyJean Rose RaneyMilton & Frances RayFrances Walker
Stay Connected to First Baptist through Social Mediawww.facebook.com/fbcmemphis • Twitter: @fbcmemphis
We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly but does not take place within myself? And what good is it to me if Mary is full of grace if I am not also full of grace? What good is it to me for the Creator to give birth to his Son if I also
do not give birth to him in my time and my culture? This, then, is the fullness of time. When the Son of God is begotten
in us.
—Meister Eckhart, 14th century
CHILDREN AND WORSHIPThe presence of children in worship is a gift to the Church. They are valuable members of our faith family and we welcome them into this house of worship. Our nursery is open during worship for infants and toddlers. The nursery is located out the doors to the left of the pulpit and down the hall. Our nursery workers will be happy to assist you. Extended Care is for children ages 3-4 and for 5-year-olds who have not entered kindergarten. These children will sit as a group with our Extended Care leaders on the first pew in the right section. All children through 5th grade are invited to the front of the Sanctuary to participate in our Children’s Sermon. Our preschoolers will leave for Extended Care after this.
A WORD ABOUT FBC
First Baptist Memphis is a Midtown congregation that seeks to follow Christ by practicing hospitality, community, dialogue, and service.
• We value diversity in our membership and believe it enriches our journey and ministry.
• We strive to be a family of faith where all can belong. • We value the voice of every child of God and strive to hear the voice
of God in one another. • What we do inside our walls prepares us to share God’s love across the
street and around the world.
The Radio Bible Class (10:30 am) and this service (11:00 am) are broadcast live on radio stations ESPN 680 AM, and ESPN 92.9 FM. Sermons are available online at www.fbcmemphis.org.
Dare to Wonder
* The congregation will please stand, as you are able. Amplifying devices are available at the Welcome Center desk.
DARE TO ENTERThe prelude provides an opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds
to worship God by being still and quiet.
Prelude I Concerto in A Minor Op. 3, No. 6, 3rd Movt. arr. T. Nachéz Edens Richardson, violinist & Julia Aguayo, pianist
Call to Worship Isaiah 12:2-6 Dallas and Gayla Foscue and Scarlet Malone
Invocation Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge
Greeting
One: The Lord be with you!Many: And also with you!
Hymn of Praise 80 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence PICARDY
Gospel Reading Luke 1:26-38 Teresa Bullock
One: This is God’s Word for us today.Many: Thanks be to God.
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Music for Reflection Of the Father’s Love Joel Raney Sanctuary Choir
Advent Litany Doug Blankenship & Anna Cardona
One: During Advent, we wait for the one promised in scripture.Many: And he will be called the Prince of Peace.
One: We wait for the one who can turn discord into perfect harmony.
Many: And he will be called the Prince of Peace.
One: We wait for the one who can replace hate with love, and anger with understanding.
Many: And he will be called the Prince of Peace.
One: We wait for the one who can replace division with unity and war with peace.
Many: And he will be called the Prince of Peace.
THE WORSHIP OF GODThird Sunday of Advent
Candle Lighting Sarah Weatherspoon, Jason Vogel
(As we sing the children are invited to the front for the Children’s Sermon.)
DARE TO LISTEN
Children’s Sermon Carson Wright
Prayers of the People Rev. Brittany Stillwell
(How can this be? What are you struggling to understand? What are you wondering? What questions do you have for God?)
Song of Assurance Did You Know? Fred M. Rogers
Offertory Prayer David Richardson
Offertory He Shall Feed His Flock arr. L. Leatherman Aaron Foster, organist
Congregational Response VENI EMMANUEL Doxology
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.
Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
DARE TO WONDER
Prayer of Preparation Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge and Congregation
Almighty God, to You all hearts are open, all desires known, and from You no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your holy
name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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a different way to be Baptist
Message Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge How can this be? Luke 1:26-38
(page 885 in the pew Bible)
DARE TO GO
Hymn of Response 86 O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS
Benediction Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge
Postlude A Joyous Noel David Paxton Aaron Foster, organist
Today’s worship participants are Dallas Foscue, a member of the First Friends Sunday School Class and the Senior Adult Committee, Gayla Foscue, a Children’s Sunday School teacher and chair of the Finance Committee, Scarlet Malone a member of the Children’s Sunday School Department, Teresa Bullock, a member of the Women of Faith Sunday School Class and chair of the Public Relations Committee, Doug Blankenship, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and the Property Committee, Anna Cardona, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class, Sarah Weatherspoon, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and the Youth Committee, Jason Vogel, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and the Property Committee, Carson Wright, a member of the Youth Group and the Preschool & Children’s Committee, and David Richardson, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and a deacon.Our offering bearers are assisted by Stanley Pace-Lyons and Lockard Richardson.
THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
Advent means “coming” or “arrival” and marks the beginning of the liturgical year. During this season we light a new Advent candle each week, read specially chosen scripture, and count down the days until Christ’s Birth, all in an effort to prepare our hearts for the coming Messiah.
The altar table is adorned with Advent candles, light that grows stronger as we approach the birth of Christ and purple, the color of Advent, symbolizing the royalty of the Messiah who is to come. The stars hanging on the rustic, natural sticks call us to wonder at God’s presence in the ordinary and unexpected. The light on the table originates in the cradle where the light shines the brightest and scatters out into the world. May this altar table provide visual inspiration as we wonder together this Advent season.
WELCOME TO FIRST BAPTISTWe are so glad you decided to worship with us today. Please take a moment to fill out the Visitor’s Card in the pew rack in front of you. You can place these in the offering plate during the offertory. Consider lingering after worship so that our members might have a chance to greet you. Our ministers will be in the Welcome Center after worship and would love to meet you.
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POINSETTIAS FOR THE SANCTUARY & WELCOME CENTER
In Memory of: Given By:Carolyn Bullock Bill & Teresa Bullock
William O. Bullock, Sr. Bill & Teresa Bullock
Jerry Bynum Mark & Sally Smith
Robert & Myra Dickey Cathy Dickey
J.W. & Evelyn Everton Glenn & Jeanine Everton
Jim Hankins Brenda Stephenson
Al Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids
Helen Joy Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids
Red & Nita Ferguson Jan Jones
Martha Hawkes Jan Jones
Carol Henderson Vinson & Anita Cobb Greer & Carol Richardson
Warren Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr.
Frances Marks Linda Marks
Margaret Martin Jan Jones
Georgia Price Bill & Teresa Bullock
H. Eugene & Celeste Reese Glenn & Jeanine Everton
Carol Weiss Chris Clark
Parish Wilson Bill & Betty Wilson
In Honor of: Given By:Helen Ruth Bourgoyne Ann Powell
David & Leigh Ann Breckenridge Ann Powell Greer & Carol Richardson
Nancy Burch Vinson & Anita Cobb
Carolyn Bynum Vinson & Anita Cobb
Church Staff Vinson & Anita Cobb
Kathleen Feaster Simone Fitzgibbon
Vera Hankins Brenda Stephenson
Margaret Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
John & Sharon McCall Warren Jordan, Jr.
Meg & Richard Murray Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
Sarah Pennington Jim & Mary Ann Rogers
Greer & Carol Richardson Warren Jordan, Jr.
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SANCTUARY & WELCOME CENTER
In Memory of: Given By:Carolyn Bullock Bill & Teresa Bullock
William O. Bullock, Sr. Bill & Teresa Bullock
Jerry Bynum Mark & Sally Smith
Robert & Myra Dickey Cathy Dickey
J.W. & Evelyn Everton Glenn & Jeanine Everton
Jim Hankins Brenda Stephenson
Al Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids
Helen Joy Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids
Red & Nita Ferguson Jan Jones
Martha Hawkes Jan Jones
Carol Henderson Vinson & Anita Cobb Greer & Carol Richardson
Warren Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr.
Frances Marks Linda Marks
Margaret Martin Jan Jones
Georgia Price Bill & Teresa Bullock
H. Eugene & Celeste Reese Glenn & Jeanine Everton
Carol Weiss Chris Clark
Parish Wilson Bill & Betty Wilson
In Honor of: Given By:Helen Ruth Bourgoyne Ann Powell
David & Leigh Ann Breckenridge Ann Powell Greer & Carol Richardson
Nancy Burch Vinson & Anita Cobb
Carolyn Bynum Vinson & Anita Cobb
Church Staff Vinson & Anita Cobb
Kathleen Feaster Simone Fitzgibbon
Vera Hankins Brenda Stephenson
Margaret Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
John & Sharon McCall Warren Jordan, Jr.
Meg & Richard Murray Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
Sarah Pennington Jim & Mary Ann Rogers
Greer & Carol Richardson Warren Jordan, Jr.
POINSETTIAS FOR THE SANCTUARY & WELCOME CENTER
In Memory of: Given By:Carolyn Bullock Bill & Teresa Bullock
William O. Bullock, Sr. Bill & Teresa Bullock
Jerry Bynum Mark & Sally Smith
Robert & Myra Dickey Cathy Dickey
J.W. & Evelyn Everton Glenn & Jeanine Everton
Jim Hankins Brenda Stephenson
Al Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids
Helen Joy Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids
Red & Nita Ferguson Jan Jones
Martha Hawkes Jan Jones
Carol Henderson Vinson & Anita Cobb Greer & Carol Richardson
Warren Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr.
Frances Marks Linda Marks
Margaret Martin Jan Jones
Georgia Price Bill & Teresa Bullock
H. Eugene & Celeste Reese Glenn & Jeanine Everton
Carol Weiss Chris Clark
Parish Wilson Bill & Betty Wilson
In Honor of: Given By:Helen Ruth Bourgoyne Ann Powell
David & Leigh Ann Breckenridge Ann Powell Greer & Carol Richardson
Nancy Burch Vinson & Anita Cobb
Carolyn Bynum Vinson & Anita Cobb
Church Staff Vinson & Anita Cobb
Kathleen Feaster Simone Fitzgibbon
Vera Hankins Brenda Stephenson
Margaret Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
John & Sharon McCall Warren Jordan, Jr.
Meg & Richard Murray Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings
Sarah Pennington Jim & Mary Ann Rogers
Greer & Carol Richardson Warren Jordan, Jr.
For our Advent & Christmas decorations, we gratefully thank:An anonymous donor for the wreaths on the church doors
Mr. Jim Black, who designed and constructed the Poinsettia Trees Mr. Tom Pitman, who created the centerpieces for the
Welcome Center, Parlor, and Main Halls Our Volunteers for decorating the Church Doors,
Sanctuary, and Welcome Center
For our Advent & Christmas decorations, we gratefully thank:An anonymous donor for the wreaths on the church doors
Mr. Jim Black, who designed and constructed the Poinsettia Trees Mr. Tom Pitman, who created the centerpieces for the
Welcome Center, Parlor, and Main Halls Our Volunteers for decorating the Church Doors,
Sanctuary, and Welcome Center
For our Advent & Christmas decorations, we gratefully thank:An anonymous donor for the wreaths on the church doors
Mr. Jim Black, who designed and constructed the Poinsettia Trees Mr. Tom Pitman, who created the centerpieces for the
Welcome Center, Parlor, and Main Halls Our Volunteers for decorating the Church Doors,
Sanctuary, and Welcome Center