WORSHIP NOTES

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The season of Pentecost is a time when followers of Jesus celebrate the ministry and extension of the church in the world. The color green represents the ongoing life and growth of the church.

Leaders in worship today include Beverly Pennell- deacon of the week.

Cover art is Jesus multiplies the loaves and fish, a painting by JESUS MAFA, 1973. This work falls within a series of paintings depicting the life of Jesus by the Mafa Christian Community in Cameroon.

You may view today’s and past sanctuary worship services at fbca.net on the Video page accessed through the Worship tab. Audio files of sermons are available on our website, and sermons on CD may be ordered through the church office.

Ministry LeadersMr. Tate Addis OrganistRev. David Blackmon Coordinating PastorDr. Tommy Bratton Minister of Christian FormationRev. Leah Brown Minister with Senior AdultsDr. Casey Callahan Minister with StudentsDr. Mack Dennis PastorRev. Clark Sorrells Minister of MusicRev. Karen Sorrells Associate Minister of MusicRev. Amy Stertz Minister with Children and Families

Ninth Sunday after PentecostFirst Baptist Church of Asheville

The Power of the Holy Spirit*Gospel Lesson Matthew 14:13-21 Scott Bell

This is the word of the Lord,Thanks be to God.

Anthem My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Larry Shackley Laura Bratton, mezzo-soprano

My Shepherd will supply my need: Jehovah is His Name;In pastures green He makes me feed, beside the living stream.He brings my wand’ring spirit back when I forsake His ways,and leads me for His mercy’s sake in paths of truth and grace.

And though I walk through shades of death, Your presence is my stay;One word of Your supporting breath drives all my fears away.Your hand, in sight of all my foes, does still my table spread.My cup with blessings overflows, Your oil anoints my head.

The sure provisions of my God attend me all my days.O may Your house be my abode, and all my work be praise.There would I find a settled rest, while others go and come;

No more a stranger, nor a guest, but like a child at home.

Sermon The Myth of Scarcity Mack Dennis

The Response of FaithInvitation to Via Karis (Way of Grace) *Hymn of Response 670 Take My Gifts and Let Me Love You MADILL Response through Tithes and Offerings Offertory Jerusalem, My Happy Home George Shearing

Prayer of Dedication Beverly Pennell

Opportunities for Continued Response

Benediction Hope and Heart Clark SorrellsWhen we have your mind, O Lord, we will think of faith and fairness.When we share your dream, O Lord, we will work for grace and good.

When we know your word, O Lord, we will speak with calm and courage.When we seek your way, O Lord, we will live in hope and heart. Amen.

Commission Sent out to love the world in Jesus’ name...

*Those who are able will stand.

First Baptist Church of AshevilleAugust 2, 2020

Ninth Sunday after PentecostCall to Worship Psalm 104:24-34

Nancy and Mindy Flippin-Allen, Jess ChapmanCatherine and Clair McMahon

Lord, in your wisdom you have made all things in this world. The earth, the heavens, the skies and the seas are full of your riches. As I look out over the vastness of the seas alone,

I am in awe at their magnificence and magnitude. They are filled with life, known and unknown, and creatures large and small play there. All of life is dependent upon You, O Lord,

and you supply for their needs at the right time.

When you give, O Lord, there is more than enough for all to live and eat well, with abundance left over. In your absence is anxiety and fear. In your absence is scarcity and want.

But when your spirit moves in this world, life is created. Life for ourselves, and life for the whole world. For you make all things new.

May the glory of the Lord be forever, and may the Lord look upon this creation and smile. I will sing to the Lord all my life; singing praises to my God as long as I live, and ask only

that my thoughts be pleasing to the Lord and bring me joy. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!

Trinity Chime

The Praise of God*Hymn of Praise 27 Morning Has Broken BUNESSAN

*Invocation Leah Brown

Almighty God, today we lift our hearts to you in one voice as we pray,Your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth.

Pour out upon us the power of your Spirit, and fill us with your truth. Deliver us from false narratives of scarcity. Embolden us to respond to your word. Make us able to receive and share your abundance, and ready us to multiply your

word in the great congregation, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Peace of Christ*Sharing Peace Tommy Bratton

*Hymn of Peace 289 The Servant Song GILLARD