The First Baptist Church at Worship

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany Communion Sunday

February 1, 2015 10:00 AM

The Gathering

The Congregation is invited to meditate and contemplate

during the Prelude.

THE PRELUDE Debbie Lindley, Pianist

Majesty ........................................................................... Jack Hayford

We Worship and Adore You ......................... Composer Unknown

Speak, O Lord ............................................... K. Getty & S. Townend

In Praise to the Lord

THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES

A three-fold ringing of three signifies the presence of the triune God: Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit.

CHORAL INTROIT Chancel Choir

The sorrows of death came about me; the pains of hell got hold upon me: and in my tribulation I made my prayer unto the Lord, and he regarded my supplication out of his holy temple. Ps. I will love thee, O Lord, my strength: the Lord is my stony rock, my fortress, and my Saviour. Glory be . . . . (Tone vii)

*LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #33 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM RHONDDA

William Williams was born in Wales and studied to become a physician. After becoming a Christian he was called to the Christian ministry. He is best remembered for his more than eight hundred hymns. This one is a prayer asking for God’s guidance.

*OPENING PRAYER Rev. Jim Earnest

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #156 chorus Shine, Jesus, Shine SHINE

Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory;

blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.

Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy;

send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.

*WELCOME & PASSING THE PEACE Rev. Jason Alspaugh

(Please register your attendance by filling out a yellow card from the pew rack and placing it in the offering bag this morning.)

We are invited to greet our nearest neighbors, extend our hand, and greet one another in the name of Christ.

(Please be seated.)

Reading & Proclaiming God’s Word

NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLE LESSON Sue Sawyer

1 Corinthians 8:1-13: Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we

know that "all of us possess knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him. Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that "no idol in the world really exists," and that "there is no God but one."

Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth--as in fact there are many gods and many lords--yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. "Food will not bring us close to God." We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.

Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People: Thanks be to God!

*THE GOSPEL LESSON Dr. Rodney Kennedy

Leader: The Gospel of the Lord according to John. People: Praise be to you, O Christ.

John 13:31-35: When he had gone out, Jesus said, ‘Now the Son of

Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself and will glorify him at once. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, “Where I am going, you cannot come.” I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.’

Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

*THE FELLOWSHIP HYMN #469 Put Peace into Each Other’s Hands ST. COLUMBA

This hymn was born when lyricist Fred Kaan watched people go forward to receive Communion: they shaped their hands like a cradle to receive the bread. This poignant, classic text will touch the hearts of all who hear it.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Amy Radachi

(Following the message, children in preK-6 grade will be led downstairs for Sunday School. PreK-1 graders will be in Rm. #4. Grades 2-4 will be in Rm. #3B. Grades 5-6 will be in Rm. #1. Parents should pick up their children after worship.)

ANTHEM Chancel Choir

Let Us Break Bread Together ............................. Craig Courtney

SERMON Rev. Alspaugh

“As Christ Loved Us”

The Response of God’s People

THE OFFERTORY R. Alan Kimbrough

“Soul, Adorn Thyself With Gladness” ................. Johannes Brahms

*THE PRESENTATION OF GIFTS

(As the ushers move down the aisles, the congregation is asked to stand at the moment the ushers pass their pew. This presentation to God enacts our self-offering and gratitude to God.)

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE #484 v.2 The Love of Jesus Calls Us ANGEL’S STORY

The love of Jesus calls us, that we may always be

companions on a journey, where all the world may see

that serving Christ is freedom which time does not destroy;

where Christ’s command is duty, and every duty joy.

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Sue Sawyer

The Lord’s Supper

(Celebrants: Dr. Kennedy and Rev. Alspaugh)

INVITATION Dr. Kennedy

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Dr. Kennedy

SHARING THE BREAD Dr. Kennedy

#464 Take the Bread, Children, Take the Bread Congregation

SHARING THE CUP Rev. Alspaugh

Jesus, Lord to Me ........................................... Greg Nelson

Debbie Lindley

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING Rev. Alspaugh

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

(Persons wishing to join First Baptist Church are invited to come forward while the organist plays the first verse of the recessional hymn. You may join First Baptist Church by transfer of letter, statement of faith, or baptism. The pastor will greet you as you come forward this morning.)

*HYMN OF INVITATION #517 Go Forth for God GENEVA

Anglican priest John R. Peacey accomplished much in his long life. In his later years he wrote numerous hymn texts of which our closing hymn is an example. We are called to go from this place in peace, love and joy!

*BLESSING WITH DISMISSAL Rev. Alspaugh

*CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION #522 v.1 O Christ, the Way… GOD BE WITH YOU

O Christ, the Way, the Truth, the Life,

be with us now, we pray;

direct our steps as we go forth

to do Your will this day.

*POSTLUDE R. Alan Kimbrough

“Psalm XIX” ....................................... Benedetto Marcello

Prayer for the Armed Forces

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace, strengthen them in their trials and temptations, give them courage to face the perils which beset them, and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Rich Appelt Earnest Family Chris Pipenger Glen & Barbara Babb Joni Edmundson Cliff Rhodes

Carson Bailey Lou Fenner Gretchen Root Ruth Balas Lavanda Ferguson Anna Ruth

Charles Barker Kathie Flagahan Joan Sawyer Margaret Barker Jane Halliday Donna Slattery

Bob Bartlett Bev Harrell Judy Smith Peggy Bauman Libby Hornbeck Rudi Smith Jennifer Berman Jim Landis Rayfield Stinson

Jessica Blair Jennifer Loxley Shirley Terry Jessica Brown Rheta Marcum Harold & Janet West Cannon Family McCain Family Tattie Williams

Sue Chitty Tim Meador Judy Williams

Andy Collier Marilyn Sue Miller Warren Williams Marilyn Craig Shirley Nash Military Duty: Pamela Cress Mary Ann Paloncy Sebastian Ewald

James Davis Robert Paloncy Brittany Kalbfleisch Alan Denny John & Cheryl Petry Jeffrey Kennedy

Stephen Dillaway Ron Petry Chris West Florida Dixon Meghan Phillips Andy Wilson

Iglesia Bautista Dios Compasivo (El Salvador)

Why do we read the gospel from the aisle?

This was the practice of the Western Church in ancient times, from at least the fourth century onward. The gospel has a special status because in it are recorded the very words of Jesus himself. Placing its reading at the center of our worship reflects this authority—it makes it clear the gospel stands at the very center of the Church’s faith and life. First Baptist has an inter-denominational foundation: this is one way we draw on all the riches of the Church’s liturgical heritage to enhance our encounter with the living God.

BYF Super Bowl XLIX Party!!!

Tonight (Feb. 1) beginning at 6PM, Rod and Johnelle Kennedy will host a Super Bowl party for our Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF) group. Their home is located in Performance Place above the Schuster Center (109 N. Main Street, #1602, Dayton 45402). We’ll meet in the lobby at 5:45pm. There will be food and snacks on-hand as we hangout and watch the football game (and the commercials). If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Alspaugh.

Super Bowl Sunday at the Jackson’s Home

The Fun, Friendship and Fellowship group is meeting at Jim and Kathy Jackson’s house to fellowship and watch the Super Bowl. Here is the current plan (and it looks like the weather is going to cooperate). We will meet tonight (Feb. 1) around 6:30pm at 6131 Noranda Drive, Dayton 45415. Since not everyone loves to sit glued to the TV, we are also having a game room and a food room set up. So bring your game face, a dish to share, and your favorite game and let’s spend an evening together. Just give the Jacksons a heads up, if possible, so they can get a count. Call Jim at (937) 371-7584 or Kathy at (937) 684-1108, or email jjackson148@woh.rr.com at your earliest convenience.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR THE…

Valentine’s Day Dance

“Show Some Love for El Salvador”

Saturday, February 14, 2015 7 PM – 9 PM

First Baptist Church of Dayton Professional DJ • Refreshments • Silent Auction

Tickets $15 each / 2 for $25

We are hosting a dance to raise funds for our next mission trip to El Salvador in December 2015, and you are invited! We’ll have music provided by a professional DJ and refreshments on hand, and don’t forget your wallet/checkbook because we’ll also be having a Silent Auction that you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased during coffee fellowship time or from the church office. All proceeds will go toward lodging, travel, and food while in-country, as well as materials for work projects and scholarships for youth related to Iglesia Bautista Dios Compasivo in Ahuachapan. So put on your dancing shoes and join us for a fun evening for a great cause. Let’s show some love for El Salvador!

First Baptist Church of Dayton

fourth Sunday after

the epiphany

February 1, 2015

Our Mission Statement:

To celebrate God's love as a community of believers

in Jesus Christ through worship, education,

fellowship, and outreach to others.

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