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Christ-First • Bible-First • Ministry-First

Christ is First at La Grange First Church.Everything we do grows out of our shared commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord.

Bible is First at La Grange First Church.We believe the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and is God’s revealed word

to man.

Ministry is First at La Grange First Church.Our calling is to nurture and serve the people of God.

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Ministry LeadersMINISTERS.......................................................................................All MembersMUSIC DIRECTOR....................................................................Marian KennedyPIANIST..............................................................................................Cleo HinsonORGANIST....................................................................................Mitzi HobgoodASSISTANT ORGANIST/PIANIST...................................................Faye SuttonCHILDREN’S CHURCH COORDINATOR.................................Sheila HarrisonGREETER COORDINATOR..........................................................Angie HerringNURSERY COORDINATOR......................................................Lucille HarrisonSUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.......................................Cleo HinsonCHURCH FLOWER COORDINATOR.............................Ruth Scott (566-4658)YOUTH PASTOR....................................................................Joshua T. HobgoodPASTOR.................................................................................Ronnie V. Hobgood

Church 252-566-9195 rvhobgood@suddenlink.net Cell 252-775-1406

Member of the N. C. Central Conference & Convention of Original Free Will Baptists

“Glory to God” (First Church # 2057646 CCLI # 5384338)

“Forever Reign” (First Church # 2057646 CCLI # 5639997)

“No One Higher” (First Church # 2057646 CCLI # 5718021)

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The Lord’s Day • August 4, 2013 • Eleven O’clock

802 South Caswell Street La Grange, North Carolina 28551 www.lagrangefwb.org

Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor

Welcome to Worship and Celebration!

Welcome! As we gather for worship today, we rejoice in God’s many blessings. With David, we can say to God, “I will thank you forever, because of what you have done. In the presence of the faithful I will proclaim your name, for it is good” Psalm 52:9. We’re glad you’re here!

Opportunities for Service and Growth

Sun. Aug. 4 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration 4:50pm Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Camp Fire Service @ The CRIB

Mon. Aug. 5 7:30pm Wilson/Creech CircleTue. Aug. 6 7:30pm Deacon’s MeetingWed. Aug. 7 7:30pm Bible Study Sat. Aug. 10 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)

Sun. Aug. 11 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration 6:00pm Pool Party @ Lake Pines

Tue. Aug. 13 6:30pm College Students @ Josh’s Home (Cook-out)Wed. Aug. 14 7:30pm Bible Study Sat. Aug. 17 11:30am Woodmen Community Center

Youth and Parents

Sun. Aug. 18 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:30am Men’s Fellowship 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration 4:50pm Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Commitment Banquet

Wed. Aug. 21 7:30pm Bible Study

Sat. Aug. 24 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)

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The beautiful sanctuary flowers have been given by

Faye Sutton in memory of Ken Sutton.Announcements

Worship Today by Big StufOn July 24-28 the following attended Big Stuf Camp: Katie Harrison, Travis Harrison, Ashlyn Hines, Madison Hines, Josh Hobgood, Carrie Letchworth, David Letchworth, Marshall Letchworth, Sara Maxwell, Anna Miller, Ronnie Person, and R. J. Smith. This group will be leading us today in worship and sharing through testimony and message the blessings received from this experience.

Camp Fire Service @ The CRIBTonight at 6:00pm we will have a Camp Fire Service at The CRIB. The service will consist of singing led by Josh and a devotion led by the pastor. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the worship of our Lord!

Pool Party, Sunday, August 11, 2013 On Sunday, August 11 we will have our Pool Party @ 6:00pm at Lake Pines Pool. Please sign the list on the Bulletin Board for Food Items and also we need help with tents, tables, and chairs. We are also asking that you sign the list on the Bulletin Board if you plan to attend.

Building Fund Sunday & Commitment BanquetOn Sunday, August 18th we will receive our Building Fund Offering during the 11:00am worship service. That evening at 6:00pm we will have our Commitment Banquet for our Building Program in the Fellowship Hall with a covered dish supper. The Praise Band will lead in music along with the children. This will be an evening of Praise for what GOD as done!

Missy Hardy – Love OfferingAn account has been set up at the NCSECU to accept love offerings for Missy Hardy’s medical expenses. You may give a gift for her at your local NCSECU office (Local Government/Missy Hardy) or mail a gift to Angie Sanders (PO Box 758, Ayden, NC 28513) . Missy has been discharged from the Regional Rehabilitation Center in Greenville and will continue her recovery at her parents’ home, Dean and Edna Johnson. She will have outpatient therapy. Thank you in advance for your prayers and financial support for Missy!

WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!8- 1 Pat Creech 8- 2 Emma Harrison8- 3 Vicki Bannister 8- 5 Sarah Letchworth8- 5 Jo Anne Rigsbee 8- 5 Terry Yarborough8- 6 Tanya Craft 8- 6 Kendrick Harrison8- 8 Tiffany Creech 8- 8 Taylor Holmes8- 9 Julie Holmes 8-10 Margaret Vail8-11 Madison Hines 8-12 Cassidy Hipkiss8-12 Fawn Creech 8-18 Olivia Sutton8-24 Frances Hinson 8-24 Royce Holmes8-24 Emma Shilley 8-24 Joyce Harrison8-26 Jordan Harrison_______________________________________________________________

CHURCH WORKERS FOR AUGUST Deacon of the Month: N. C. Holmes

Greeters for Worship North Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall 4- Ushers Royce Holmes Greg & Debbie herring11- Ushers Irene Wilson Wilbur & Linda Taylor18- Ushers Sue Shivar Asa & Tiffany Creech25- Ushers Fran Gibbons Mike & Kendra Sullivan

Candlelighters 4- Janie Beth Harrison 11- Tyler Holmes18- Olivia Sutton 28- Julie Holmes

Children’s Church (ages 3-3 rd grade) 4- Ted & Sheila Harrison 11- Jennifer Sutton & Kathryn Hart18- Laura Eason & Christie Westbrook 28- Vicki & Kevin Bannister

Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1 ) 4- Lucretia Creech & Laura Eason 11- Tracy & Bailey Sutton18- Carlene Creech & Shannon Harrison 28- Christina Creech & Judy Parrott

Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2) 4- Janet & Madison Hines 11- Crystal Wackerman & Kim Wade18- Ruth Scott & Mary Gresham 28- Kendra Sullivan & Helen Harrison

Grass Cutting for August13- Bruce Bannister 17- Ted Harrison

24- Clifton Harrison 31- _________________________________________________________________________________________

Attendance for July 28, 2013Sunday School.....................................................................................................76Worship & Celebration......................................................................................119Big Stuf Conference............................................................................................13Wednesday Bible Study......................................................................................29

Prayer Ministry“My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer”

PRAISE…Praise the Lord for the great and mighty things He has done.Terri Cooney (Step-sister of Jennifer Sutton).

SICK…Amy Aldridge (Frances Hinson), Chris Aldridge (Dalton & Frances Hinson), Rex and Jeannie Bannister (Parents of Bruce Bannister), Doris Britt (Pastor’s Mother), George Butts, Joyce Cherry, Bill & Norma Crace (Susie Harrison), Kari Elwart (Darlene Creech), Fran Gibbons, Charles Gray, Angie Greene (Susie Harrison), John Fields, Sam Fleming (Sue Shivar), Karen Sue Hooten Fulcher (Cleo Hinson), Rev. Earl Glenn; Missy Hardy, Donnie Harrison, Martha Harrison, Steven Harrison, Dalton Hinson, Pat Hinson-Deaver, Elsie Holmes, Virginia Holmes, Dean Johnson, Barbara Lambert (Friend of Bethany Jones), Tiffany Langston (Zack & Alex Liles), Wade Leatham, Dorothy Leneave (Aunt of Bethany Jones), Fay Letchworth, Linda Manning, Joyce Martin, Rev. Jerry Mitchell, Tony Parrish, Hannah Beth Roddy, Sally Ruth Scott, Don Seymour (Dixie Letchworth), Pam Stocks (Sally Ruth Scott), Margaret Vail, and Dillon Willis.

SYMPATHY…To Kenneth Bartlett and family in the loss of his brother, David Bartlett.

HOMEBOUND…Brenda Britt (Willow Creek), Marie Creech, Joyce Edwards, Myrtle Hanchey (Grandmother of Lucretia Creech), Eugene Holmes, Rev. J. B. Narron (Hobgood Family), Enzie Singleton, Joel Sutton.

CHURCH AND DENOMINATIONAL…First Church, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Deacons, Sunday School Leaders/Teachers, College Students, Convention of Original FWB, Denominational Ministries, the Lost, and all Christians.

SPECIAL CONCERNS…Our military & their families, Alex Ferrell (nephew of Bethany Jones-service), Adam Harrison (Afghanistan), Alex Grainer, Mike Hammond, Josh Manning (Zack Liles), Dennis Simerly [South Korea (Letchworth Family), Sons Family (Service – Ray Kennedy), Revival in the church.

CIVIC LEADERS…US: President Obama, Vice-President Biden, Cabinet, Congress, and the Supreme Court’NC: Governor McCrory, NC Senators and NC Representatives.La Grange/Lenoir County: Mayor Gurley, Town Commissioners, County Commissioners, County & Private Schools, and Lenoir Community College.

(As of August 1, 2013)

If you have an item of praise or a prayer request, please take a card from the pew rack entitled “The Ministry of Intercessory Prayer,” ill in out, and place it in the offering plate or hand it to the Pastor. Individuals will stay on the prayer list for six weeks. If they need to be on the list longer, please fill out a new request card.

On August 18th we will be starting up our 252 Basics curriculum again for our kids! This Fall we will be kicking off with the theme of “Stuck Like Glue.” It is very important as kids grow up for them to understand the importance of friendship as they walk with Jesus. “Stuck Like Glue” is about friendship and how we need friends! Parents…please pick up your connect information near the bulletin board and walk along side of your kids as they learn about friendship!

CRIB this Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

There has been a slight change in the plans for the Woodmen on August 17th. We will be going at 11:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. Only members are allowed in at 10:00 on Saturdays. We will still be having a cookout at the woodmen and will stay longer than previously planned. We hope to see all of you there as we have a great time together! Price is still $10 unless you are already a member.

College Cookout August 13th @ 6:30On August 13th we will be hosting a college cookout at the Hobgood’s. The goal of the cookout is to discuss ways in which you, as the college student, can best be served by La Grange Free Will Baptist Church. We understand that some of you will be staying on campus most of the time and that some of you will be a lot closer. Please make plans to come hang out with us and give us your thoughts! We want them! See you there!

RESPONSIBILITIES. We all have them. But we don't all take them as seriously as we ought to. Wouldn't it be great if we all took responsibility for the things we are responsible for? Wouldn't it be great if you took responsibility for everything you are responsible for? Whether you are the most responsible person you know or the reason for the 'IR' in IRRESPONSIBLE, you'll find some invaluable insights in this four-part series with Andy Stanley, TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR LIFE.

September 8th – “Let the Blames Begin”September 15th – “The Disproportionate Life”September 22nd – “This is No Time to Pray”September 29th – “Embrace Your Response Ability”

During Sunday Night Live, our kids will be following their 252 Basics curriculum in the CRIB. Their curriculum is designed to put stuff on their level and will be following what they are doing on Sunday mornings. Parents, we would love to have you come out Sunday Night’s to learn just what it means to take responsibility for your life…don’t worry…your kids will be safe and learning just as much as you are!

Worship & CelebrationThe Gathering

Prelude • Welcome • AnnouncementsInvocation

The Giving of Praise • “Glory to God” • “Forever Reign”

(Verse 1) Before the world was made Before You spoke it to beYou were the King of kings Yeah, You were, yeah, You were

And now You're reigning still Enthroned above all thingsAngels and saints cry out We join them as we sing

(Chorus) Glory to God, glory to God Glory to God, foreverGlory to God, glory to God Glory to God, forever

(Verse 2) Creator God, You gave Me breath so I could praiseYour great and matchless name All my days, all my days

So let my whole life be A blazing offeringA life that shouts and sings The greatness of our King

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(Bridge) Take my life and let it be All for You and for Your gloryTake my life and let it be Yours

Take my life and let it be All for You and for Your gloryTake my life and let it be Yours

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“Forever Reign”(Verse 1) You are good, You are good When there's nothing good in me

You are love, You are love On display for all to seeYou are light, You are light When the darkness closes inYou are hope, You are hope You have covered all my sin

(Verse 2) You are peace, You are peace When my fear is cripplingYou are true, You are true Even in my wandering

You are joy, You are joy You're the reason that I singYou are life, You are life, In You death has lost its sting

(Chorus) Oh, I'm running to Your arms, I'm running to Your armsThe riches of Your love Will always be enough

Nothing compares to Your embrace Light of the world forever reign

(Verse 3) You are more, You are more Than my words will ever sayYou are Lord, You are Lord All creation will proclaim

You are here, You are here In Your presence I'm made wholeYou are God, You are God Of all else I'm letting go

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(Bridge) My heart will sing no other Name Jesus, Jesus

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The Time of FellowshipTime with the Children

The Giving of Thanks Through GivingThe Time of Prayer

The Reading of the Word • Psalm 139Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

The Giving of Praise & ProclamationCamp Theme • “Reality” • Testimony of Campers

The Response“No One Higher”

(Verse 1) Our Father, creator You hold our hearts togetherThere’s no one higher than you Redeemer, defender

Our great and mighty Savior There’s no one higher than you

(Bridge)You are always with us Gracious to forgive us

By your power we’ve been set free

(Chorus)And Lord we stand amazed in your presence Astounded by your mercy and

love Our hands are lifted high in surrender Your grace for me is always enoughAnd there is no one higher than our God There is no one greater than you

Let my life forever praise The glory of your nameThere is no one higher than you

(Verse 2) Majestic in wonder You reign with love forever

There’s no one higher than you Your beauty, your splendorYour glory knows no measure There’s no one higher than you

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[Tag (x6)]There is no one higher, no one greater, no one like our god

There is none more able, Christ our savior, great and glorious

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Altar Prayer and Benediction

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