INTROIT “No Reason to Fear” (Hairston)

Who has the final say? Jehovah has the final say Who has the final say? Jehovah has the final say No matter what the doctor says Jehovah has the final say No matter what the bills may say Jehovah has the final say I have no reason to fear (I have) I have no reason to fear (The Lord) the Lord is my light Oh, the Lord is my light

CALL TO WORSHIP Sister Erlene Adams

It is not good that man should be alone, Says the Lord. I will make for him a helper, A woman to have as his partner. Her speech seasoned with grace. Her ways productive and life-giving. Her soul thirsting after the true and Living God. She stands tall as an ambassador for Christ, Who reconciles and makes whole. Daily she makes her plea, Lord, make me the salt of the earth. Lord, let me be the light of the world.

PRAYER OF ADORATION Sister Linda Fowlkes CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE “Salt of the Earth” (Mahendere)

I'm the salt of the earth I'm the salt of the earth I carry the flavour of God I season the earth I'm the salt of the earth I'm the salt of the earth I carry the flavour of God I season the earth

FMBC AT WORSHIP 8:30 AM

I'm the city, city, I'm the city, city I'm a city built on a high hill Like a yeast I leaven the world I am rich, I am prosperous, I am blessed I'm a light of the world I'm a light of the world I'm a light of the world I shine the light of God upon the earth I'm a the light of the world I'm a the light of the world I shine the light of God upon the earth

WOMEN’S DAY LITANY Sister Madison Thomas

Today, First Missionary Baptist Church celebrates a group of individuals who possess unimpeachable intellect, spirit, courage, confidence, power, passion, beauty, and boldness. Today, we celebrate Women of God. We praise God for the creation of WOMAN. Made in the image of our Heavenly Father, a WOMAN so often sacrifices with an unselfish spirit that is embedded in her heart. We give honor to our ancestors who survived the unthinkable and the unjust because of her gender and skin tone. We honor those strong, praying women who nurtured their own, the community, and even their oppressors with the songs of Zion on their tongues and in their hearts, yet never lost their faith. We praise God for the evolution of WOMEN. On the backs of our ancestors, women stand in solidarity – Christ-tough. We can embrace our beauty despite being told we were ugly. We continue to be bold and strong, despite being deemed fragile and weak. We continue to encourage each other’s intellect and achievements, while still underpaid and undervalued. In spite of the discouragement and obstacles, we still rise because of God’s grace and mercy as shown by, Katherine Johnson, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, Shirley Chisholm, Sandra Day O’Connor, Harriett Tubman, Dr. Mae Jemison, Sonia Sotomayor, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris, just to name a few. While we celebrate these victories, we remain resolved to do God’s work, in our churches, communities, workplaces, and around the globe! We praise God for the Endurance of WOMEN. Do not be surprised nor alarmed should you hear us shouting, singing, and/or humming, “Great is thy Faithfulness” as our trust in God is rewarded beyond that which the world recognizes. Only because “God Is,” have women excelled, from the washhouse to the White House. All: Lord, continue to strengthen all women throughout this nation. Let them continue to rise with greatness as they let their lights so shine that the world may see their good works and glorify You, our Father in heaven. Amen.

THE GREETING, BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION & WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Sister Darlene Stanford

READING OF SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:13-16 Sister Joyce Arterberry

13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

MUSIC OF PREPARATION Ruby Camille Caldwell SERMON Reverend Dr. Sharon Moore Caldwell INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP MUSIC OF AFFIRMATION PASTORAL PRAYER SENDING FORTH & BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

OUR KNOWN SICK AND SHUT-IN MEMBERS “The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.” James 6:16b

Let us pray together for the sick.

Sis. Betty Adams Sis. Shirley Armstead Bro. Robert Booker Bro. Von Burton Sis. Charlotte Camble Sis. Mary Cotton Sis. Patricia Cox Bro. Eugene Daniels Sis. Laura Daniel Sis. Edna Fails Bro. Herman Fontaine Bro. Robert Franklin Bro. Antoine Green Bro. Darryl Gurley Sis. Mattie Gurley Bro. Jesse Hawthorne Sis. Janie Holifield Deacon Sydney

Hutchinson Sis. Deborah Jackson Bro. Abraham (A.J.) James Bro. George Jones Sis. Tiffany Kennedy Sis. Sherley Lawrence Bro. Ransom Leeth Rev. Earla S. Lockhart Sister Sheryl Lunn Sis. Ozella Mahone Bro. Robert L. Malone Sis. Helen Mitchell Bro. Douglas Montgomery Sis. Lynell Moore Bro. Emanuel Murrah Sis. Patrice Nance Bro. Ricardo Oates Sis. J. Michelle Owens Bro. Manguell Parker

Sis. Beverly Phillips Bro. Marion Phillips Bro. Henry Pope Sis. Annie Pride Sis. Ella Malisa Rice Bro. Maurice Rice Bro. Gary Ridgell Deacon Ernie Robinson Bro. Lincoln Ross Sis. Annie Rountree Sis. Charlene Scissum Bro. Jeffrey Scruggs Bro. Clyde Shields Sis. Ruthie Shields Bro. Alfred Smith Bro. Dennis Smith Sis. Dorothy Smith Sis. Sonya Smith Sis. Donna Starks Bro. Freddie Stewart Min. Jim Stewart Bro. Walter Stewart Bro. Austin Sumlin Sis. Janice Summerhill Min. Melvin Summerhill Sis. Jacqueline Thomas Sis. Deborah Thompson Sis. Girtha Thompson Deacon Huey Thompson Sis. Sherry Torain Sis. Mervice MeChelle

Townsend Sis. Ann Warren Bro. Ronald Waterford Deacon Arthur Wesley Sis. Shelley Wyckoff

Out Of The City Deacon Willie Campbell, Nashville, TN Bro. Carl Johnson, Bessemer, AL Sis. Bertha Youngblood, Fort Lauderdale, FL Sis. Carrie McKinney, St. Louis, MO Sis. Carita Mitchell, Philadelphia, PA

Healthcare Facilities

Sis. Nell Carodine, Regency Retirement Village Bro. Henry Freeman, Brookshire Min. Louise Freeman, Brookshire Sis. Ethel Henderson, Millennium Healthcare Bro. Carl Johnson, Terrace Oaks Care & Rehab Bro. Samuel Martin, Floyd E. Tut Fann Home Sis. Ruth Matthews, Regency Retirement Village Sis. Gladys Moore, Diversicare of Big Spring Bro. Kevin Snodgrass, Big Springs Specialty Care Center

Hospital

Bro. Edward Jacobs, Huntsville Hospital Sis. Janis Ruffin, Huntsville Hospital Sis. Arrie Ann Barkley, Crestwood

BEREAVEMENTS Pray for those who are grieving the loss of a family member.

Service for Mr. David Calloway Ross, Jr. (Deaconess Linda Fitzpatrick’s brother, Deacon Willie Fitzpatrick’s

brother-in-law and Sister Kimberly Young’s uncle) was October 18, 2020 in Montgomery, AL.

Service for Ms. Beula Orr (Sister Pearl Malone’s cousin) will be October 26, 2020 in East St. Louis, IL.

Service for Mr. Fred Dean (Sister Valisa Crenshaw’s uncle) was October 24, 2020 in Ruston, LA.

Service for Mr. Tommy Carr (Brother James and Sister Shelley Wyckoff’s brother-in law) was October 24, 2020

in Bessemer, AL

Service for Mother Mae Willie Yarbrough (Brother Robert Franklin’s aunt and Sister Bertha Porter’s sister-in-

law) was October 22, 2020 in Athens, AL.

Service for Sister Lillie P. Williams Lloyd was October 23, 2020 in Huntsville, AL.

Service for Mr. Ned Gadson (Sisters Yvonne Holmes and Loraine Davis, and Brother Craig Davis’ brother-in-

law) will be October 31, 2020 in Hope Hull, AL.

Monday 10:45 a.m. Balance Class via Zoom

5:00 p.m. Brownie Troop 554 via Zoom

5:30 p.m. Daisy Girl Scout Troop 725 Meeting via Zoom

7:00 p.m. Young Adult Choir Rehearsal via Zoom

Tuesday 5:00 a.m. Intercessory Prayer via Conference Call

12:00 p.m. Dayspring Circle via Conference Call

5:30 p.m. Trustee Board Meeting via Zoom

6:00 p.m. Boy Scout via Conference Call

7:00 p.m. Official Board Meeting via Zoom

7:00 p.m. GHMIF Annual Revival via Livestream

7:00 p.m. Brotherhood Chorus Rehearsal via Zoom

Wednesday 10:45 a.m. Balance Class via Zoom

12:00 p.m. Noon Bible Study via Livestream, YouTube and Facebook

6:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal via Zoom

6:30 p.m. Children and Youth Bible Study via Zoom

7:00 p.m. GHMIF Annual Revival via Livestream

Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal via Zoom

7:00 p.m. GHMIF Annual Revival via Livestream

Sunday 7:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer via Conference Call

8:30 a.m. Morning Worship via Livestream, YouTube and Facebook

10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School via Livestream, Zoom & Facebook

11:00 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School via Zoom

MINISTRY ACTIVITIES WEEK OF OCTOBER 26-NOVEMBER 1, 2020

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