Colt Jordan Eagle Scout Project Fundraiser

Baked Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, July 13, 2019

from 4:00- 7:00 pm Eat in, take out, or deliver in

Farmville $8.00 per plate donation

Project: Picnic tables, benches and lighting post at the new Prayer / Medi-tation area behind the Lewis / Johnson

Ministry Center.

*The Hymn of Commitment & Challenge, No. 591 ADELAIDE Have Thine Own Way, Lord

*The Benediction Litany Dr. Bailey Loving God, we thank you for hearing our prayers, feeding us with your word, and encouraging us in our meeting together. Take us and use us to love and serve you, and all people, in the power of your Spirit and in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Postlude Mr. Sturz Heartily Singing We Rejoice Samuel Scheidt

A thought to take with you . . Christlikeness is not produced by imitation, but by inhabitation. - Rick Warren

The Service of the Worship of God The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

July 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 Pass It On Kurt Kaiser/arranged by Mark Hayes

A Welcome to All Dr. Rick Bailey

*The Call to Worship Our help is in the name of the Lord our God, the Maker of heaven and earth, who comes to our aid in times of need, who gives us the courage to do what we know is right, who invites us to turn away from the influences of the world around us and confess Him alone as Savior and Lord. This is our God! Let’s worship together.

*The Invocation

The Hymn of Praise, No. 562 SLANE Be Thou My Vision

The Children’s Message Mrs. Sandra Flowers All children age 4 – grade 4 may come forward for Children’s Message

The Old Testament Scripture Exodus 21:22-25 Mr. Chris Tomlin

The Prayers of the People Mr. Tomlin

*The Offertory Hymn , No. 630 CONVERSE What a Friend We Have in Jesus

*The Offertory Prayer Dr. Bailey

The Offertory Mr. Sturz People Need the Lord Phill McHugh and Greg Nelson/arranged by Mark Hayes

*The Hymn of Dedication, No. 812 MEINEKE Glory Be to the Father

The New Testament Lesson Matthew 5:38-48 Mr. Tomlin

The Choral Anthem Traditional For Where Love Is, There is God

The Message for Today The Marks of the New Life (Romans 12) Dr. Bailey

Nursery Volunteers July 7 ~ Jason & Miranda Beasley

July 14 ~ Brad & Amanda Johnston July 21 ~ Bill & Lisa Davis

July 28 ~ Bobby & Angie Evans

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 6-30~19 Total Deposits……………………………............ ...................................7,370.00 Budget Receipts………………………..................................................7,280.00 Weekly Budget Requirement…………….........................................6,383.95 Budget Deficit for Church Year............................................... –15,302.70 Youth Fund (Memorials)............................................................... ..90.00

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, July 7, 2019 ~ YOUTH LEAVE FOR PASSPORT CAMP

Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………….....................9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids…………..…..9:45 am Worship.................................................................................. ....11:00 am

MONDAY, July 8-FRIDAY, July 12 ~ YOUTH AT PASSPORT CAMP

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

TUESDAY, July 9, 2019 Trustees .......................................................................................7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 Adult Choir Practice......................................................................7:00 pm

THURSDAY, July 11, 2019 Soup Kitchen Ministry.................................................................10:00 am

SATURDAY, July 13, 2019 Children go to Lion’s Water Park in Kinston...............................11:30 am Baked Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser @FBC............................4:00-7:00 pm

SUNDAY, July 14, 2019 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.............................................................................................6:00 pm Deacons........................................................................................7:00 pm

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 Heather Bailey

Betty Black (Julia Bonner’s mother) Jim Duyck (Shirley Steppe’s son-in-law)

Billy Godley London Godley & Family

David Gay Jim & Shirley Harrell

Jim Hopf Mike Howell

Nancy Hudson Jerry Jones (friend of the McCoys)

Claude Nethercutt Sherrell Rackley Warner Rackley

Mary Agnes Rose Chris Smith (Jeanine Long’s brother) John Smith (Allison Langley’s father)

Rosemary Turnage Ronnie Wooten (Virginia Wooten’s son)

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________________________

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Deacons on Call for July: Charlie Brann, Angie Evans, Sandra Flowers, Charles Long Opening & Closing For July: Ed Creech

Ushers For July: Keith Modlin

During the Sundays this summer, I'll be preaching on YOUR favorite scripture or Bible story! Please take a moment and respond below, detach and place in the offering plate. Be sure to be here Sundays during the summer because you never know when I might be speaking on YOUR favorite passage or story!!

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