The Service of the Worship of God

The Sixth Sunday After Easter May 6, 2018

* (Please silence all cell phones & everyone sign the Fellowship Registry when passed and drop in the offering plate. 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 The Lord's My Shepherd Jesse S. Irvine/William Gardiner/arranged by Marilynn Ham

A Time for Praise Mr. Sammy Hudson

The Welcome to All Ms. Holly Sloan

Ministry Moment Mrs. Elaine Craft

The Call to Worship, No. 162 Be Still, and Know Ms. Sloan

The Invocation Ms. Sloan

*The Hymn of Praise, No. 682 CWM RHONDDA Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

All children age 4 – grade 4 may come forward for Children’s Message

The Children’s Message Ms. Sloan

The Old Testament Lesson Proverbs 3:5-6 Mr. Chris Tomlin

Prayers of the People Mr. Tomlin

*The Offertory Hymn, No. 548 AS THE DEER As the Deer

The Offertory Prayer Mr. Larry King

The Offertory Mr. Sturz As the Deer/Fairest Lord Jesus Martin Nystrom/from "Schlesische Volkslieder"/

arranged by Mark Hayes

*The Hymn of Dedication No. 548 (refrain only) AS THE DEER As the Deer

The Gospel Lesson John 16:33 Mr. Tomlin

The Choral Anthem Hearn

Jesus, Name Above All Names

The Message for Today Why Bad Things Happen to Good People Mr. Tomlin

The Hymn of Challenge & Commitment, No. 681 IN HIS TIME In His Time

*The Benediction Mr. Tomlin

The Postlude Mr. Sturz Voluntary in C Major John Travers

Thank You for Being Our Guest Today! It is always a joy when we have the opportunity to share in corporate worship! Those who are guests multiply that joy by your presence with us! Thank you for being a part of this experience of worship and accept our invitation to become a part of the First Baptist Church family!

If you would like to speak to someone concerning questions about salvation and/or church member-ship, please speak to one of the ministers following today’s service, and again, thank you for sharing this time with our “family!”

Join us on Wednesdays in May for “BYOL” Bring-You-Own-Lunch Bible Study / Fellowship

Beginning Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:00 noon-12:55 pm

“Return to Mayberry!”

May 9 Opie’s Charity Matthew 7:1-5 May 16 Man in a Hurry James 1:2-4 May 23 Mayberry Goes Bankrupt Acts 20:35 May 30 Opie, the Birdman Isaiah 40:31

Hope you’ll plan to share this great time of fellowship . . invite someone to join you!!

Special Thanks to Ms. Holly Sloan and Mr. Chris Tomlin for their worship leadership today in my absence!! – Rick Bailey

A Thought To Take With You… Life is not just about the good things or not just about the bad things. It is both. It all depends where you focus your attention. ― Ann Marie Aguilar

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 Challie Arnette (Peggy Whitfield’s son-in-law)

Jacob Baker Garrett Beasley (Jason’s brother)

Kenny Bryan Lillian Butler (close friend of Byron Highland)

Diane Cole (Holly Sloan’s aunt) Ryan Craft (John & Elaine’s grandson)

James Crawford (Jack Dean’s brother-in-law) Bryan Davenport (Mary Turner’s cousin)

Jimmy Everett (friend of Baileys) William & Polly Galloway London Godley & Family

Blanche Gay David Gay

Laura Morris Kathy Preuss

Mary Agnes Rose Johnny & Janet Starling

Donnie Walston

Our Members in Assisted Living Harry Hudson

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

Willie Sitton MacGregor Downs Nursing Home

2910 MacGregor Downs Rd. Greenville, NC 27834

Vida McLawhorn Red Oak Assisted Living

2920 Williams Road, Room 102 Greenville, NC 27834

Our Members In the Military Lance Crpl. Sierra Drake Jones

SSgt. Matthew Preuss

Deacons on Call for May Elaine Craft, Bill Flowers, Larry King, Dennis McCoy,Frankie Moye

Opening & Closing Schedule for May: Ed Creech Ushers for May: Rick Langley

Nursery Volunteers May 6 ~ Beth & Hailey Outland May 13 ~ Carl & Julia Bonner May 20 ~ Ed & Angie Creech May 27 ~ John & Elaine Craft

Youth Snack Suppers May 6 ~ Youth Committee May 13 ~ No Youth (Mother’s Day)

May 20 ~ Youth Committee May 27 ~No Youth (Memorial Day)

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, May 6, 2018 Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………………………………...….. .9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids……………..……......9:45 am Worship…………..................................................................……….......…..11:00 am Youth Meeting........................................................................................6:00 pm Deacons..................................................................................................7:00 pm

MONDAY, May 7, 2018 Morning Vespers………………………………………………………………………….……..7:15 am

MONDAY, May 7-11, 2018—Meals on Wheels.................................10:30 am

WEDNESDAY, May 9. 2018 ~ BYOL Bible Study Begins at Noon BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) Bible Study.................................12:00-12:55 pm Adult Choir Practice……………………………………………………………………...…...7:15 pm

THURSDAY, May 10, 2018 Soup Kitchen.........................................................................................10:00 am

SATURDAY, May 12, 2018 Children’s Messy Games............................................................2:00-5:00 pm

SUNDAY, May 13, 2018 ~ Happy Mother’s Day Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………………………………...….. .9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids……………..……......9:45 am Worship…………..................................................................……….......…..11:00 am No Youth

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 4-30-18 Total Deposits…………………………………………………………………….…..…..…….4,915.00 Budget Receipts……………………………………….......................................…..4,515.00 Weekly Budget Requirement………………………................................ .......6,478.39 Budget Deficit for Church Year………………..….…….……......................... –4,952.09 Family Night Supper............................................................................. ...364.00 Back Pack Pals...........................................................................................36.00

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Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church

June 10-14, 2018 from 6:00-9:00 pm For children 3 through completed 5th grade

Register by May 15, 2018 Cost $5.00 per child

Registration Form (One per child)

Shipwrecked Music CD ($8.00) ___________Yes____________No_____________Paid

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Verse 1

You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail

And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand

Chorus 1 And I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace For I am Yours and You are mine

Verse 2 Your grace abounds in deepest waters Your sov'reign hand will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me You've never failed and You won't start now

Interlude Oh and You are mine oh

Bridge Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger

In the presence of my Saviour

Interlude Yeah yeah yeah yeah, Oh Jesus yeah my God

Chorus 2 I will call upon Your name

Keep my eyes above the waves My soul will rest in Your embrace

I am Yours and You are mine

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Great Are You Lord

Verse You give life You are love

You bring light to the darkness You give hope You restore ev'ry heart that is broken

And great are You Lord

Chorus It's Your breath in our lungs So we pour out our praise

We pour out our praise It's Your breath in our lungs

So we pour out our praise to You only

Bridge And all the earth will shout Your praise Our hearts will cry these bones will sing

Great are You Lord (REPEAT)

CCLI Song # 6460220

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