The Service of the Worship of God The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Mother’s Day May 12, 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

Hallelujah, What A Savior Philip P. Bliss/arranged by Mark Hayes

A Welcome to All Dr. Rick Bailey

* The Call to Worship Ms. Holly Sloan We’ve come to worship God, who loved us before we were yet born, who knows us even better than we know ourselves, whose presence never leaves us, and whose love for us never ceases. This is our God. Let’s worship together!

*The Invocation Ms. Sloan

The Time of Praise “Shout to the Lord” Acclaim

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

The Prayer of thanks for those who have been and still are “Mothers” Dr. Bailey to each of us

The Old Testament Scripture Isaiah 32:15-17 Mr. Chris Tomlin

*The Offertory Hymn No. 793 DIX For the Beauty of the Earth

The Offertory Prayer Ms. Sandra Flowers

The Offertory Sarabande from Cello Suite III in C Major, BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach

Meredith Steele, cello

*The Hymn of Dedication, No. 368 (Refrain only) ACKLEY He Lives

The New Testament Lesson Galatians 5:22-23 Mr. Tomlin

The Choral Anthem For Everyone Born Mann Guest Accompanist, Meredith Steele, Cellist

Nursery Volunteers May 12 ~ Beth & Hailey Outland

May 19 ~ LouAnne Baker May 26 ~ Paul & Janet Ellis

Youth Snack Supper May 12 ~ No Youth—Mother’s Day

May 19 ~ TBD May 26 ~ NO YOUTH—MEMORIAL DAY

The Message for Today “Pass the fruit, please!” Dr. Bailey

*The Time of Commitment & Challenge “Shine, Jesus, Shine!” Acclaim

*The Benediction Dr. Bailey

The Postlude Mr. Sturz Sarabande from English Suite IV in F Major, BWV 809 Johann Sebastian Bach

The flowers in the church today are in honor & memory of all the women who have been mothers to each of us!

Christian Sympathy is expressed to Larry Williford & family upon the loss of his mother, Betty Williford, on Monday, May 6, 2019. The funeral was held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Rogers & Breece Chapel in Fayetteville, NC @ 1:00 pm. The family received friends from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm prior to the service.

A Thought To Take With You… Have you ever noticed how much of Christ’s life was spent in doing kind things? -Henry Drummond

(19th century Scottish evangelist, biologist, writer and lecturer).

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, May 12, 2019 ~ 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

MONDAY, May 13, 2019 Morning Vespers...........................................................................7:15 am

TUESDAY, May 14, 2019 Round Table Lunch Bunch at Basil’s............................................11:30 am Trustees.........................................................................................7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2019 BYOL Noon Bible Study ........................................................ 12:00 pm Adult Choir Practice.................................................................7:15 pm

FRIDAY, May 17, 2019 Farmville Benevolent Ministries Golf Tournament...................8:30 am

SUNDAY, May 19, 2019 Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………….....................9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids…………..…..9:45 am Worship/College Graduate Recognition................................ ....11:00 am Alzheimer’s Support Group...........................................................4:00 pm Youth.............................................................................................6:00 pm

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 5-5-19 Total Deposits…………………………….................10,,891.00 Budget Receipts……………………….................. .10,576.00 Weekly Budget Requirement…………….......... .6,372.33 Budget Deficit for Church Year................... -16,258.94 Youth Fund.........................................................250.00 Children’s Ministry...............................................20.00 Flowers ~ Easter Lilies..........................................20.00 Missions Project Fund ~ Military Bible Sticks......25.00

Join us on Wednesdays in May for “BYOL”

12:00 noon-12:55 pm Bring-You-Own-Lunch/ Bible Study /Fellowship

"How You Read the Bible Matters!" a study on how we should used the

Bible effectively

If you have a college graduate in your family, please call the church office by May 15 so that we may recognize them in the June newsletter as well as during worship on Sunday, May 19. Provide their name as well as the insti-tution from which they are graduating and their degree.

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 Jim Duyck (Shirley Steppe’s son-in-law)

Jamison Garris Billy Godley

London Godley & Family David Gay

Jim & Shirley Harrell Jim Hopf

Nancy Hudson Jerry Jones (friend of the McCoys)

Keith Modlin Claude Nethercutt Mary Agnes Rose

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

Shirley Steppe Phillip Wainwright

Larry Williford & Family (loss of mother)

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 May: Angie Creech, Martha Hill, Shirley Davis, Teresa Cash

Opening & Closing For May: Mike Turner

Ushers For May: Rick Langley

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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