First Baptist Church of Galesburg

May 5, 2019in the year of our Lord

Engaging With God in WorshipMay 5, 2019

We are Christ’s ambassadors.God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.

II Corinthians 5:18 & 20

Gathering*Christ the Lord is Risen Today (He is Not Dead!)

Welcome and Announcements*Call to Worship

*Jesus Shall Reign*Christ is Risen

*KnockCongregational Prayer

OffertoryGreat Are You Lord

The WordScripture Reading - Matt. 25:1-13 pg 1540

Children's ChatSermonEngage!

I Peter 4:1-11— pg #1890

The Lord's TableThe Bread - Majesty

The Cup - My Savior's LoveFellowship Offering - Let It Be Said of Us

Sending Out as AmbassadorsBenediction

We are Christ’s ambassadors.God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.

Leading in Worship Today:Jeff Kremer, Betty Goedeke, Pastor Bob

*Those who are able, please stand.Childcare available right off the worship center for infants to 3 years of age.

Usher Team Leader: Mike Landon❖ For the comfort of those around you, please silence your cell phone

UrgencyI flew to California a couple weeks ago to watch my brother die of pancreatic cancer. It was good that I could be there the whole time as I was able to help and minister to his three grown sons. It was a difficult parting on many levels. Under heavy sedation for pain and a breathing tube in his throat, he was never able to converse with me. I’ve wept. I’ve cried. And I’m still processing it. Dying is part of living. The Preacher of Ecclesiastes wrote that death “is the end of all mankind, and the living will take it to heart.” County singer, Tim McGraw, sang a few years back, “I hope you get the chance to live like you are dying.” Truth is, we are all dying. In our text today, Peter wrote, “The end of all things is near.” As Jesus followers, of course, we have the sure hope of “life after life.” But we are only given so many days in our mortal life. Let’s make them count, in the words of Peter again, “so that in all things God may be praised.”Pastor Bob

Prayer RemindersBirthdays: 11: James HuntBereavement: The family of Bill Myers (Pastor Bob’s brother)Hospitalized this past week:Dealing with Infirmities: Rosewood (Aperion)- DeVora Arnett; Hawthorne Inn - Belle Steck; Heartland: Doris Kokes; At Home - Jim Treash, John Bodenhamer, Gary Haneghan, Martha Hallstrom and Gene Perry.Our Nation and those Serving in the Armed Forces: Tyler Olson, Shane McLaren, Patrick Inness, Brad Olin, Christopher Farmer, Nick Morrissey, Erik Pemberton, Mikeal Redington, Chris Duffy.

Engage!I Peter 4:1-11

A Sobering Experience

Dead to Sin; Alive to God (v. 1-6)

Fourth-Quarter Mindset (vs. 7-11)

Engage!

This week’s sermon and bulletin are available at fbcgalesburg.org

Everywhere we turn, it seems there are communities in connect and chaos around our world. We hear of families being separated from their homes or each other because of disasters. Maybe it is because of a volcanic eruption in Indonesia, or because of wars and political turmoil in Syria and East Africa, or because of violence in Central America. Daily we hear of such news and our hearts pull us toward God. In the midst of suffering and uncertainty, God pulls us, calls us, uses us to be compassionate. We, the Church, are called to be God’s compassion at work in the world, helping to rebuild and create a better world for all. The world we are being called to create may seem beyond what we can imagine. But it is a world the God can imagine. Through One Great Hour of Sharing we are creating, together, a world where families have access to clean water, education and medical care–where they can find new hones without persecution; it is a world where there is shalom. And you are making that possible. You are making what God imagines for this world a reality.

Thank You for prayerfully considering what your gift will be for One Great Hour of Sharing 2019. We will be receiving this special offering June 9th. Together we are transforming lives

in ways that are more than we can imagine.

Now to God be the glory, who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine. Ephesians 3:20

Classroom Clean-up May 8th - 6:00 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to come helpclean-up some of the classrooms from the Connect year

and get them ready for next year.We will begin at 6:00 p.m. and work for a couple of

hours. Talk to Eric Vogel for more info! Thank You!!

Sunday, June 9th Graduate Recognition

Please join us as we recognize those who have graduated high school or college. We will also be recognizing the children moving on to 3rd grade.

So if you or someone in your family is graduating high school or college please make sure and contact the church office

so everyone will be recognized.

This Week: How Can I Know God Exists? - Genesis 1:1;

Romans 1:19-20; 2:12-15; Psalm 19:1; 148:1-14; Hebrews 10:16

Monday Reading: Psalm 19:1-6

Tuesday Reading: Psalm 8:1-4

Wednesday Reading: Romans 1:32

Thursday Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:15-16

Friday Reading: Jeremiah 30:1-2

Go to the website for more information at d6home.com, d6kids.com or for teachers d6curriculum.com

The Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study will continue through May and into June. Immersed in

Scripture, a short video, and in-depth discussion, Believe is designed to help us “live the Story of the

Bible to become more like Jesus”. Wednesday nights at 6:00 PM in the Music Room on the 1st floor.

Sunday, May 12th

Sunday, June 16th

THIS WEEK’S CALENDARMonday, May 6, 201911:00 a.m. Staff Meeting: Pastor’s StudyTuesday, May 7, 201910:00 Seminary CARE: 2nd floor Chapel, Seminary EstatesWednesday, May 8, 2019 6:00 p.m. Classroom Clean-up/Organizing: Luster Hall 7:35 Praise Team Practice: Worship CenterThursday, May 9, 2019 1:30 p.m. Walking with God CARE: Judson RoomSunday, May 12, 2019 - Mother’s Day 8:00 a.m. Praise Team Practice: Worship Center 8:00 Men Meet: Luster Fellowship Hall Room 5 9:00 Friendship Builders: Luster Fellowship Hall Room 610:00 Corporate Worship: Worship Center

STAFF Senior Pastor Dr. Bob Myers .................................................................................................Administrative Assistant Sherri Kremer ................................................................................Children’s Ministry Intern Eric Vogel ....................................................................................Custodian Mike Collier & Terry Unger .................................................................................

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.–12 noon, 1 p.m.–5 p.m.309 342-0149

Email: baptist1@grics.net Web page: www.fbcgalesburg.org

Sunday Morning Pastry donation received from:This Week: Shelley, Lauren & Brad Livingston

Next Week: Diane Myers