THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2017 RICKY'S COMMUNICATION PRAYER LIST FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL –FEBRUARY 15 ANNOUNCEMENTS MUSIC FOR SUNDAY

RICKY'S COMMUNICATION Sharing together in the Lord’s Supper was very meaningful for me yesterday. It always is. There is something so unifying in taking the supper together – it always reminds me of my need for God’s mercy and His willingness to provide. It always reminds me that all of us come to Him as spiritual paupers and by His sacrifice we are made rich. It always reminds me that I approach the table as such an unworthy recipient, and because of His blood shed for me I am filled with worth. The transformation that comes through God’s gift of salvation is worth proclaiming and what better way to proclaim it than with our voices in song. Thank you for being such an integral part of our worship experience together. One of the many moving parts of yesterday’s service for me was the use of the violin. Helen Motter did a beautiful job playing. Instruments can add such a wonderful array of color to our musical expression. God has placed within our church many who have talents to play a variety of those instruments. With such a blessing comes a responsibility to use those gifts in service to the Lord. So……(that was the set up) …..we want to start (or re-start) an instrumental ensemble…..a church band….a church orchestra to be a part of our worship experience. Many of you have noted that you have played or still play an instrument. We need you!!!! You need to have played your instrument for at least 4 years, be able to play in tune (very, very, very, very, very IMPORTANT), have a good command of your instrument (be able to play your instrument in at least an advanced high school level). I know that some of you will have to get your lips back into shape (they say that instrumentalists make the best kissers). That’s okay! Get those lips and fingers and hands going so that we can begin to shape some new sounds for our worship gatherings. LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO PLAY IN THE FBC ORCHESTRA. I will have music for you for our first rehearsal, Sunday morning, February 26, from 8:45-9:40 a.m. in the Choir Room. BUT I NEED TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING! If you need help getting your hands on an instrument, let me know immediately so we can get to work on that. If you know someone who has ability in one of the orchestra/band instruments, connect them to us in the music office. It is going to be exciting!

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Psalm 40:3

I look forward to loving God with you, and before you, and through you. Looking forward to seeing all of you in rehearsal Wednesday night. Have a great week!

Ricky Clark Minister of Music First Baptist Church 621 E. 12th Avenue Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 270-842-0331 rclark@firstbaptistbg.org

REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Family of Dr. Paul Megan Paulsen – (daughter of Vickie Elrod) Laura Kramer Joe Gentry Norene Breeding Clyde Coatney Bobbye Hooks Karen Shaneyfelt

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 2 Bob McDaniel 21 Darlene Redmon 23 Nancy Ham

SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL – FEBRUARY 15

One Song Make a Joyful Noise All Because of the Wonderful Cross For the Beauty of the Earth Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) I Hear a Voice A-Prayin’ Sanctus Sing and Be Not Silent To God Be the Glory I Sing the Mighty Power of God Great Is Thy Faithfulness Then Sings My Soul The Old Rugged Cross Come, Christians, Join to Sing Empty Now Give Me Jesus God So Loved the World The Power of the Cross

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. I AM CONFERENCES – Thank you to all of you who attended our first “I AM” Conference this past Sunday, February 12. I hope you found it helpful and that it gave you some focus concerning your spiritual gifts and their use. Our second “I AM” Conference will be Sunday, March 12 and the focus will be “I AM Making Disciples. Sign ups will begin soon! 2. CONTINUE TO NEED SOME SANCTUARY CHOIR MUSIC LIBRARIANS – Several of you have helped us in the past few weeks. Anyone else want to join in? Contact Joyce if you can contribute an hour or so Wednesday morning to help get the choir’s music in order for Wednesday rehearsal? We could use your help. Thanks in advance for your willingness. 3. FRIDAY, APRIL 14 and SUNDAY, APRIL 16 – Be Sure To Have Those Dates Set Aside In Your Calendar as Critical Leadership Dates for the Choir – April 14 is Good Friday and we will be leading in the evening service that night – April 16 is Easter Sunday. Let’s plan on singing with 75 both of those dates as we focus on the sacrifice of the cross and the celebration of the resurrection! We will be singing several songs as a part of the Good Friday service and plan to use orchestra. It will be a very meaningful part of our Holy Week focus! 4. REMEMBER TO SIGN OUT WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO BE OUT OF THE CHOIR ON A SUNDAY OR WEDNESDAY. It helps us be prepared. 5. FORMS YOU MAY NEED – When there are publications or information sheets you need, you will most likely find them on Joyce’s desk – things like the Wednesday Prayer Sheet, or KEEP IN CONTACT forms, etc. So……..help yourself!

MUSIC FOR SUNDAY Prelude – I Will Arise and Go to Jesus – Sanctuary Bells To God Be the Glory – Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel I Sing the Mighty Power of God – Congregation and Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Welcome & Prayer – Child Dedication – Lemon family Great Is Thy Faithfulness – Congregation and Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Deep River – Sanctuary Bells Then Sings My Soul – Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Invitation – I Surrender All – Congregation and Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Postlude - Nathaniel