THE WORSHIP OF GOD - FBC Ahoskie
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
July 29, 2018 ( 11:00 am
(The Season of the Church Year: The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
GREETING TO WORSHIPERS Rev. Dr. Trey Gilliam
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
PASTORAL SENTENCES Dr. Gilliam
PRELUDE Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clarke
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES AND OPENING OF THE BIBLE
Mrs. Kari Pierce and Henry, Acolytes
CALL TO WORSHIP Based on Psalm 98 Mr. Rick Burns
With all the earth we gather for worship, making a joyful noise to our God.
Let us shout to the Lord, for He has done marvelous things.
With melody and rhythm, voices and instruments, we offer our grateful praise.
Let us shout to the Lord, for He has done marvelous things.
With the roar of the sea and all that fills it, we celebrate God’s presence.
Let us shout to the Lord, for He has done marvelous things.
Let rivers clap their hands as we join our voices together.
Let us shout to the Lord, for He has done marvelous things.
Come let us worship our God.
INTROIT Shout to the Lord arr. Jack Schrader
The Vocal Ensemble
PRAYER OF INVOCATION Mr. Burns
+HYMN OF PRAISE 328 O Sing to the Lord CANTAD AL-SENOR
Stanza 1 will first be sung as a solo; then the congregation is invited to join in singing stanzas 1 (again), 2 and 3.
CHILDREN’S TIME & BLESSING Rev. Anita Thompson
People of God, what is your prayer for these children?
Our prayer is that they grow up to be like Jesus—strong and brave,
full of grace and truth, and that we will help them.
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NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Ephesians 3:14-21 Dr. Linda Alexander
In Pew Bible, page 236 of New Testament
This is the word of God for the people of God; thanks be to God.
PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Thompson
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Rev. Thompson
Through the power of the Holy Spirit within us, God is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine. So, hear and believe the good news that in Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.
+HYMN 573 It Is Well with My Soul VILLE DU HAVRE
+OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. Alexander
OFFERTORY Swing Low, Sweet Chariot arr. Richard Elliott
+DOXOLOGY OLD 100TH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Dr. Gilliam
In Pew Bible, page 352 of Old Testament
This is the word of God for the people of God; thanks be to God.
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION & THE LORD’S PRAYER Dr. Gilliam
…Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
SERMON Squeaky Clean Dr. Gilliam
INVITATION
It is our tradition to offer a time or response near the end of worship. A response may take the shape of a profession of faith in Jesus Christ and desire to be baptized, a request for church membership, or the sharing of a prayer concern or praise which may be communicated with the congregation or safely kept between the sharer and minister. Please respond as you feel led during the Hymn of Response.
+HYMN OF RESPONSE 682 Christ Be My Leader SLANE
+BENEDICTION Dr. Gilliam
+CHIMES OF THE TRINITY
As the chimes strike three times—in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—our corporate worship ends, and our opportunity begins to be the presence of Christ in the world, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
+POSTLUDE Chaconne Louis Couperin
+Those who are able are invited to stand.
Today's Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Thomas Miles Newbern by Don, LuAnn, Win and Elizabeth Joyner.
We give thanks for those caring for our young ones today in Extended Session while we worship:
Babies – Age 2: Kay Byrd & Nancy Freeman
Age 3 – Kindergarten: Lyndsay Britt & Drew Phillips
OUR MINISTRY TEAM
|Rev. Anita D. Thompson |Rev. Dr. Paul R. Gilliam III (Trey) |Mrs. Elizabeth Villegas |
|Associate Pastor |Pastor |Minister to Youth & Children |
|Mr. W. Bland Baker |Rev. Dr. Jesse J. Croom |Mr. James H. Hyatt III |
|Music Associate |Pastor Emeritus |Music Associate |
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THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Main & West Streets ( Post Office Box 649 ( Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910
( (252) 332-4003 ( office@
The First Baptist Church of Ahoskie is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship congregation.
A Window on the Weeks Ahead
July 29, 2018
First Baptist Church of Ahoskie, NC
( The 12 Sundays Challenge - “Get Everyone Here” Day
On August 19, in order to kick-off the “12 Sundays Challenge” we are planning a “Get Everyone Here” Day. Begin now to reserve August 19th so you may join us for worship, a group picture on the Main Street steps, and a church-wide lunch.
( Wednesdays During the Summer
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study led by Dr. Gilliam in the Fellowship Hall.
6:00 pm Christ’s Kids led by Elizabeth Villegas in Room 300.
( Ministry Service in the New Church Year
Our Nominating Committee has begun the work of staffing the various ministries and committees of our church for the new Church Year which begins September 1. As you pray for them during this important process, please also prayerfully consider where and how you would like to serve in the new Church Year. If
you’d like to speak with one of the members of the Nominating Committee, they are:
|Melanie Byrum |Butch Hassell |Judy G. Pierce |
|J.C. Doughtie |Henry Joyner |Mary Ann Umphlett |
( Thank You, Buddy Hyatt
We give thanks for Buddy Hyatt’s ministry as Interim Office Assistant during the summer. So that he may prepare for returning to the classroom for the 2018-19 School Year, Buddy’s last day in the office will be Friday, August 3.
A Window on the Weeks Ahead
July 29, 2018
First Baptist Church of Ahoskie, NC
( The 12 Sundays Challenge - “Get Everyone Here” Day
On August 19, in order to kick-off the “12 Sundays Challenge” we are planning a “Get Everyone Here” Day. Begin now to reserve August 19th so you may join us for worship, a group picture on the Main Street steps, and a church-wide lunch.
( Wednesdays During the Summer
6:00 pm Adult Bible Study led by Dr. Gilliam in the Fellowship Hall.
6:00 pm Christ’s Kids led by Elizabeth Villegas in Room 300.
( Ministry Service in the New Church Year
Our Nominating Committee has begun the work of staffing the various ministries and committees of our church for the new Church Year which begins September 1. As you pray for them during this important process, please also prayerfully consider where and how you would like to serve in the new Church Year. If
you’d like to speak with one of the members of the Nominating Committee, they are:
|Melanie Byrum |Butch Hassell |Judy G. Pierce |
|J.C. Doughtie |Henry Joyner |Mary Ann Umphlett |
( Thank You, Buddy Hyatt
We give thanks for Buddy Hyatt’s ministry as Interim Office Assistant during the summer. So that he may prepare for returning to the classroom for the 2018-19 School Year, Buddy’s last day in the office will be Friday, August 3.
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