The Service of the Worship of God Fifth Sunday in Lent

April 7, 2019 * (Please silence all cell phones and devices! Thank you and Welcome!)

Following the example of Jesus Christ, the First Baptist Church endeavors to walk together in faith, seeking to minister to the needs of all people by sharing the gospel of Christ through love and action.

The Prelude Mr. Justin Sturz Medley of Hymns of the Cross

A Welcome to All Dr. Rick Bailey

*The Call to Worship Ms. Holly Sloan Let us start this service well, by reminding ourselves: That it is not we who chose Christ,

but Christ who chose us, That we are not here because of our goodness but because of Christ’s grace, That we are not here to enlighten ourselves, but to allow Christ to enlighten us, That we have not come to be entertained but to worship God with heart, soul, mind and strength.

*The Invocation Ms. Sloan

The Time of Praise Acclaim

The Children’s Message Ms. Sloan All children age 4 – grade 4 may come forward for Children’s Message

The Old Testament Scripture Genesis 11:1-9 Mr. Chris Tomlin

The Prayers of the People Dr. Bailey

*The Offertory Hymn No. 503 McDANIEL Since Jesus Came into My Heart

*The Offertory Prayer Dr. Bailey

The Offertory Mr. Sturz Via Dolorosa Niles Borop and Billy Sprague

Sarah Sturz, soloist

*The Hymn of Dedication, No. 583 (Refrain only) JERNIGAN You Are My All in All

The New Testament Lesson Matthew 7:3-5; 19:24 Mr. Tomlin

The Choral Anthem Webbe Come, Ye Disconsolate

The Message for Today The Wit & Wisdom of Jesus Dr. Bailey

*The Hymn of Commitment & Challenge Acclaim Here Again

* The Diminishing of the Lenten Wreath Light

*The Benediction Dr. Bailey

The Postlude Mr. Sturz Medley of Hymns of the Cross

A Thought To Take With You… A good laugh is a mighty good thing, a rather too scarce a good thing. — Herman Melville

Christian Sympathy is expressed to Ann Nichols Moore & family upon the loss of her brother, David Nichols, on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The funeral was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:00 am at The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville. The family received friends after the service.

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, April 7, 2019—Fifth Sunday in Lent Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………….....................9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids…………..…..9:45 am Worship.................................................................................. ....11:00 am Deacons (PLEASE NOTE DATE &TIME CHANGE!).......................5:00 pm Youth & Adopted Grandparents Bingo Night................................6:00 pm

MONDAY, April 8, 2019 Morning Vespers..........................................................................7:15 am

TUESDAY, April 9, 2019 Roundtable Lunch Bunch @ Ruby Tuesday................................11:30 am Trustees........................................................................................7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2019 ~ FINAL WED. NIGHT ACTIVITIES Supper...........................................................................................5:30 pm Children’s Missions & Choir/Youth...............................................6:00 pm FINAL Adult Bible Study for Lent ~ He Chose the Nails.............6:15 pm Adult Choir Practice......................................................................7:15 pm

THURSDAY, April 11, 2019 Soup Kitchen Ministry.................................................................10:00 am Small Group Bible Study ~ Gospel Revolution..............................7:00 pm

SATURDAY, April 13, 2019 Walk with Jesus~ A Stations of the Cross Experience ..........2:00-5:00 pm

SUNDAY, April 14, 2019 ~ Palm Sunday Bible Study for All Ages…………………………………………………………... .9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids………….......9:45 am Worship./Parent & Child Dedication Service...........................11:00 am Children’s Luncheon for Kids & Families/Easter Egg Hunt......... 12:30 pm Lewis-Johnson Ministry Center Dedication Service...................3:00 pm JOY Sr. Adult Group leave to go see The Message of Easter........5:00 pm Youth Meeting..............................................................................6:00 pm

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 3-31-19 Total Deposits…………………………….....................4,077.50 Budget Receipts………………………....................... 2,936.00 Weekly Budget Requirement……………........... .6,372.33 Budget Deficit for Church Year.................... .-14,946.29 Family Night Supper................................ ..... ....368.50 Youth Fund......................................................... 500.00 Special Events—Youth........................................ 183.00 Easter Lilies............................................................70.00 Deacons Discretionary Fund..................................20.00

Nursery Volunteers April 7~ Jason & Miranda Beasley

April 14 ~ Frankie Moye & Sallie Spruill April 21 ~ Brad & Amanda Johnston

April 28 ~ Dogwood Festival ~ No service

Youth Snack Supper April 7 Bingo Night w/ Adopted Grandparents

April 14 ~ Youth Committee April 21 ~ Easter Sunday ~No meeting

April 28 ~ Dogwood Festival ~ No Meeting

COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE ON APRIL 28 @ 10:00 AM AT THE GAZEBO ~NO SERVICE AT FBC!

The Staff of First Baptist

Church . . .

Dr. Rick Bailey Pastor

Chris Tomlin

Minister With Youth

Holly Sloan Minister With Children &

Families

Kathryn Sauls Choir Director

Justin Sturz Organist/Pianist

Nell Godley Administrative Assistant

. . . Extends to each of

you the warmest of welcomes as we join together in worship!

May God richly bless you during this hour!

3653 East Wilson St., P.O. Box 34 Farmville, NC 27828 ~ 252-753-3370

www.fbcfarmvillenc.org

During Worship this morning, please remember to pray for. .

Members & Friends Lori Banks

Kayla Fields Billy Godley

London Godley & Family Blanche Gay

David Gay Jim & Shirley Harrell

Jim Hopf Nancy Hudson

Jerry Jones (friend of the McCoys) Keith Modlin

Claude Nethercutt Mary Agnes Rose

John Smith (Allison Langley’s father)

Our Homebound Members Donnie Walston

Our Members in Assisted Living Harry Hudson

Pitt County Group Home PO Box 9, Grifton, NC 28530

Vida McLawhorn Red Oak Assisted Living

2920 Williams Road, Room 102 Greenville, NC 27834

Our Members In the Military SSgt. Matthew Preuss

Please note: Please contact the church if you or a loved one would like to be added or removed from

the prayer list.

Thank You for Being Our Guest Today!

It is always a joy when we have the opportunity to share in corporate worship! Please take a moment to com-plete the information below & place in the offering plate during worship!

Date Attending________________________

Name __________________

Email ___________

Address _

____Zip ___

Phone __________________

Deacons on Call for April: Charlie Brann, Angie Evans, Sandra Flowers & Charles

Long

Opening & Closing For April: Bill Davis

Ushers For April: Bill Bass

EASTER LILY ORDER FORM Name:______________________

Phone:_____________________

No. of Lilies ______@$10.00 each Total Amount________________

In Honor of:_________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

In Memory of: ______________ ___________________________ ___________________________

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