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A Word from the Stand . . .
Rehearsal Order:
Christmas Music
Preview
Service Preview
All Creation
Worships You
He Never Failed
Me Yet
Rock of Ages
(listen)
Anthem List
October 2—Lord’s
Supper
Come Share the
Lord AND Newton
Book pg. 57
October 9
All Creation
Worships You
October 16
He Never Failed Me
Yet
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
A Weekly Newsletter for The Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church
To the greatest choir in South-
east Arkansas: Repetition can be a great deadener. Some-
times worship falls into that deadly rut,
losing its freshness and excitement.
But no matter how many times I repeat it,
thank you does not begin to express my
gratitude to you and your leadership last
Sunday. I have heard nothing but praises
(see page 2 for a couple) of your singing
and presentation. Thank you for your help
in making this service so special. Your
contribution made it a worthy day, not
only for me but for all those in attendance.
May God bless you as we continue to
celebrate His love through music.
Christmas Music Preview. Tonight, I am so excited to introduce the
music and ministry we will share this
Christmas. Some of this music has been
done in years past and several pieces are
new. The music is in the manila envelopes
in order to keep the Christmas music
separate from our regular music. All the
music is in alphabetical order to aid in
quickly locating the pieces for rehearsals.
Prior to the presentation date, we will re-
order the music for presentation.
Special Note: The piece, “God Is Near”
will be used each Sunday of Advent to
aid in the lighting of the Advent Wreath.
This piece is in your Christmas envelope
for that purpose, not the presentation.
This year’s presentation, “The Joy of
Christmas,” will be on DECEMBER 11
at 6:00 p.m. The first Christmas Music
rehearsal is next Wednesday, October 5 at
6:45 p.m. with two (2) Bonus Rehearsals,
November 6 and December 10.
A complete rehearsal schedule is in the
packet. Please note that it is suitable for
hanging on your refrigerator. If it appears
more time is needed, I will let you know
ASAP. If we have great attendance at the
rehearsals listed, I truly believe we will be
ready to sing on the Sunday Morning’s of
December as well as the Christmas pres-
entation on the 11th.
Thank you in advance for the powerful
ministry you will offer as we celebrate the
Christ of Christmas this year. Thank you
for being fully engaged in rehearsals, for
working outside of rehearsals, for singing
on Sundays, and for continuing to nurture
your own walk with the Lord. Remember,
we don’t just sing, we lead worship!
Celebrating the JOY of Christmas!
Reminder . . .
The Lord’s Supper
Morning Worship
October 2, 2011
Page 2 Lines and Spaces
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
2—Katie & Don Best
2—James & Frances House
3—Billie Minton
3—Zelda Hoaglan
4—Barbara Miller
8—Vernon & Lisa Walker
8—Win Trafford
9—Dick Thompson
9—DeDe Foster
21—Earl Keaton
24—Linda & Billy Kittler
24—Marcie Stom
Please remember your
fellow choir members
in prayer this week:
Linda Kittler
Katie Best
Bereavement for Don Grimm in the
loss of his wife, Molly.
Charles, Earl Keaton’s father
Our Nation
If you have a prayer need, please fill out
the pink form and give to Bro. Bryan.
Mystery
Choir
Member
Here is a list of our “mystery” choir mem-
ber’s favorites. See if you can guess who it
is:
Ice Cream: Chocolate
Pizza topping: Sausage
Restaurant: Chili’s
TV Program: NCIS, CSI, Psych
Radio Station: 94.1
Song, Hymn or Chorus:
In Christ Alone (Getty)
Christian Singer: The Seminarians
This person’s identity will be revealed in
next week’s Lines and Spaces.
Last Week’s Mystery Choir Member:
Pat Bethea
October 2
Observance of the Lord’s Supper in
morning worship service.
October 30
2nd Annual “Trunk or Treat”
November 6
Christmas Music BONUS Rehearsal;
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
December 10
Christmas Music BONUS Rehearsal;
3:00 p.m.
December 11
“The Joy of Christmas” Presentation;
6:00 p.m.
Dates to Remember!
Bro. Bryan:
I wanted to let you know
that the program
on Sunday
was so wonderful. I’d
like to
thank you, the musicians, the
choir and the narra
tors for
an outstanding morning.
Grate
fully,
Selma Coyle
I wanted to share with you some of the “fan” mail we received about the
Newton program.
Dear Bryan:
I would like to thank you and all
of those who participated in the
beautiful music Sunday on the life
of John Newton. It was really
wonderful and I appreciated all of
you! ~Pat Crain
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Weekly
Devotion
September
Scripture:
“Let them
praise the
name of the
Lord, for His
name alone
is exalted.”
Psalm 148:13
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Facebook.
Search “FBC
Music” and
join the page.
Question:
Why do people shake hands?
Scripture:
James 1:22
* * * * *
L ong ago, men often carried weap-
ons in their right hand. It you
wanted to show that you were
friendly, you held out your empty right
hand so that the other person could see
that your weren’t holding a weapon. That
person held out his empty right hand to
show you the same thing. To keep each
other from reaching for a hidden weapon,
you would grab each other hand’s and
hold them for a moment until you were
sure of friendly feelings. Although no
one knows for sure, some people think
that the hands were shaken up and down
so that if either man had a weapon hid-
den up his sleeve, it would fall out.
Shaking hands is a pleasant way to greet
people, compared to the custom in Tibet.
In that country, bumping heads together
used to be part of the official greeting
when to people met!
So What?
Holding you hand out in friendship is an
action that Jesus likes. He want us to be
king and caring toward each other. The
Bible says:
“Be doers of the word, and not hearers
only.” —James 1:22, NKJV
We share Christian love best when we
show it instead of just talking about it.
For example, suppose a [visitor was
wondering the halls of the church. If you
told them, “Keep looking, you’ll eventu-
ally find where you need to be,” and
walked away, you would be telling but
not showing. It would please God much
more if you would ask, “Why don’t you
come join my Sunday School class?”]
Offer a helping hand—not just a helping
word—whenever you can.
Taken from "Did You Know Devotions" by Nancy S. Hill
pg. 278; © copyright 2002 by Nancy S. Hill
Editor’s note: bracketed area indicates a change from
the original scenario.
Did You Know?
Promises from God’s Word
God’s Promise from Psalm 30:5 (NCV)
“Crying may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”
What Does This Mean For Me?
There are sad things that happen in this world, and everyone goes through
times when they feel sad. When you trust God, you know that sooner or later
God will bring joy back into your life, and your sadness can end.
6501 S Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: 870-534-4741 Fax: 870-534-4743
Email: [email protected]
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
“Excellence in all things, and all things to the glory of God.”
Choir Officers
Barbara White President
Win Trafford Vice-President
Ann Smith Secretary
Marcie Stom Treasurer
Cuba Keaton Robe Coordinator
Lisa Grigg Social Coordinator
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Section Leaders
Soprano
Pat Bethea Alto
Horace Green Tenor
Bass
Worship Preview for September 28, 2011 Preparation for Worship ......................................................................... Instrumentalists
Organ Prelude ............................................................................................... Janine Tiner
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Responsive Reading—His Faithfulness, Grace, Love, Mercy (printed in worship guide)
Welcome to Worship .................................................................................. Bryan Bolton
Giving of the Right Hand of Christian Fellowship
Hymn No. 54—Great Is Thy Faithfulness .......................................... FAITHFULNESS [Sing all stanzas; Optional last chorus setting; Choral tag]
Invocation ............................................................................................................... Pastor
Series Interpretation ............... Malachi: A Call to Return .................................... Pastor
“Return to God’s Faithful Love”
(Malachi 1:1-5)
Morning by Morning New Mercies I See
Offertory Hymn—O to Be Like Thee ........................... Alternate tune: ORWIGSBURG
(text printed in worship guide)
Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Prayer ........................................................................................ Layperson
Choral Offering—Come Share the Lord...................................... Arr. Roland Tabell
Sanctuary Choir
Observance of the Lord’s Supper
The Body Broken
The Blood Shed
Choral Response—There Is a Fountain .................................... Arr. Glenn Christianson
Sanctuary Choir
All I Have Needed Thy Hand Hath Provided
Hymn No. 208—Love Divine, All Loves Excelling ........................................ BEECHER
(Stanzas 1, 3 & 4)
The Invitation ......................... Malachi: A Call to Return .................................... Pastor
Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Lord, Unto Me
We Respond to God ................................................................................ All Worshipers
With Our Lives
Hymn of Response No. 450—I Need Thee Every Hour .......................... NEED
With Our Time
Opportunities for Worship and Service ..................................................... Pastor
Benediction No. 253—Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow .......... OLD 100TH
Organ Dismissal ........................................................................................... Janine Tiner