The First Baptist Church at Worship

2nd Sunday After the Epiphany

January 17, 2016 10:00 AM

The Gathering

THE PRELUDE Gregory Land, Organist Debbie Lindley, Pianist

Jesus In the Morning ......................................... American Spiritual

Come, Thou Fount ........................................................... John Wyeth

Blessed Assurance ..................................................... Phoebe Knapp

In Praise to the Lord

THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES

A three-fold ringing of three signifies the presence of the triune God: Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit.

CHORAL INTROIT Chancel Choir

Shine, Jesus, Shine .............................. Graham Kendrick

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Jason Alspaugh, leader

Pastor: There are many ways of sharing, but God's Spirit gives each

one.

People: There are different ways of caring; it's one Lord whose

work is done.

Pastor: God, whose gifts are overflowing, may we hear you when

you call;

People: Keep us serving, keep us growing for the common good

of all.

Pastor: All are blest by gifts you give us; some are set apart to lead.

People: Give us Jesus' love within us as we care for those in

need.

Pastor: Give us faith to make decisions; give us joy to share your

Word.

People: Give us unity and vision as we serve your church and

world.

*LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #9 Holy God, We Praise Your Name GROSSER GOTT

Written by Polish priest Ignaz Franz in the eighteenth century, this hymn was translated into English by Clarence Walworth in 1853. The text is a celebration of Christianity throughout the ages.

*OPENING PRAYER Rev. David Coggins

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #155 We Are Singing SIYAHAMBA

We are singing, for the Lord is our light,

we are singing, for the Lord is our light. (Repeat)

We are singing, Oh we are singing

for the Lord is our Light. (Repeat)

*WELCOME & PASSING THE PEACE Dr. Rodney Kennedy

(Please register your attendance by filling out a yellow card from the pew rack and placing it in the offering bag this morning.)

We are invited to greet our nearest neighbors, extend our hand, and greet one another in the name of Christ.

(Please be seated.)

MOMENT FOR HOMEFULL Rosalie Hoffman

MOMENT FOR MISSION Mary K. Lee

MOMENT FOR SEARCH COMMITTEE Nick Gough

PRESENTATION, DEDICATION & BLESSING

Cooper Michael Lafferty Parents: Michael & Meredith Lafferty

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Cooper with a community of love and forgiveness, that he may by our teaching and example be guided to accept God’s grace, profess his faith openly, and lead a Christian life. We will pray for Michael and Meredith that they may be true disciples and witnesses who walk in the way that leads to life.

Reading & Proclaiming God’s Word THE NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLE LESSON Warly Duvall

1 Corinthians 12:1-11: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and

sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says "Let Jesus be cursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discernment of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses.

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

*THE GOSPEL LESSON Rev. Kay Davis-Dudding

Leader: The Gospel of the Lord according to John. People: Praise be to you, O Christ.

John 2:1-11: On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of

Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Glory be to you, O Lord.

*THE FELLOWSHIP HYMN #269 We All Are One in Mission COMPLAINER

This text was written by Lutheran Pastor Rusty Edwards in 1985. In many ways the variety of Christians is recognized with the reality that our mission is one.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Rev. Alspaugh

(Following the message, children in preK-5 grades will be led downstairs for Sunday School. PreK-1 graders will be in Rm. #4. Grades 2-5 will be in Rm. #3B. Parents are asked to pick up their children after worship.)

CALL TO PRAYER #384 v.1 Speak to My Heart HOLCOMB

Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,

speak that my soul may hear;

speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,

calm every doubt and fear.

Speak to my heart, oh, speak to my heart,

speak to my heart, I pray;

yielded and still, seeking Thy will,

oh, speak to my heart today.

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Kennedy

THE LORD’S PRAYER

THE ANTHEM Chancel Choir

Bright Canaan ........................................................ Shaw/Parker

THE SERMON Dr. Kennedy

“You Are Gifted”

The Response of God’s People THE OFFERTORY Greg Land & Debbie Lindley

Great Is Thy Faithfulness ....................................... Willian Runyan

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE #375 v.3 Give Thanks to God

EARTH AND ALL STARS

Give thanks to God, tell of His greatness,

sing to the Lord, O sing a new song!

Glory is His, there is none other,

sing to the Lord, O sing a new song!

Worship the Lord and stand amazed;

worship the Lord with endless praise.

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Warly Duvall

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

(Persons wishing to join First Baptist Church are invited to come forward while the organist plays the first verse of the recessional hymn. You may join First Baptist Church by transfer of letter, statement of faith, or baptism. The pastor will greet you as you come forward this morning.)

*RECESSIONAL HYMN #272 They’ll Know We Are Christians FOUNDATION

Peter Scholtes wore many hats in his life time. Two of those hats were priest and composer. He wrote this hymn in 1966 to help us to understand that among all things Christian, the greatest attribute is love.

*BLESSING WITH DISMISSAL Dr. Kennedy

*CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION #521 Go with Us, Lord TALLIS’ CANON

Go with us, Lord, and guide the way

through this and every coming day,

that in Your Spirit strong and true

our lives may be our gift to You.

*POSTLUDE

Majestic Praise ........................................... Setting by Dick Bolks

Today’s red rose honors the birth and dedication of

Cooper Michael Lafferty

born October 28, 2015 in Memphis, TN

to Meredith & Michael Lafferty.

At the close of today’s service, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in

the Chapel located to the left of the chancel. Immediately following the

Lord’s Supper, a service of prayer for healing will also be held. The

service consists of prayers for healing and wholeness, with anointing

and laying on of hands. All are invited!

Prayer for the Armed Forces

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace, strengthen them in their trials and temptations, give them courage to face the perils which beset them, and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Rich Appelt Wil Denney Mary Ann Paloncy Glen & Barbara Babb Alan Denny Robert Paloncy

Carson Bailey Stephen Dillaway Ron Petry Ruth Balas Mikey Dilworth Meghan Phillips

Graham Baldwin Florida Dixon Cliff Rhodes Charles Barker Jim Earnest Gretchen Root

Margaret Barker Joni Edmundson Pat Rousseau Bob Bartlett Eibhlin Ewald Anna Ruth

Peggy Bauman Lavanda Ferguson Joan Sawyer Julie Bellar Jane Halliday Judy Smith

Jake Berman Bev Harrell Alan Waltman Jennifer Berman George Hentschel Harold & Janet West

Jessica Blair Kimberly Holsopple Don & Tattie Williams Jim Brandeberry Libby Hornbeck Judy Williams Granville Brown Mike Kalbfleisch Warren Williams Jessica Brown R. Alan Kimbrough Austin Williamson

Janett Cavender Jim Landis Peggie Worthey Andy Collier Janet Lasley Jane Collins Vincent Liss

Townsel & Carol Combs Jennifer Loxley Military Duty: Bob Copeland Claude Malone Sebastian Ewald Marilyn Craig Luann Meador Brittany Kalbfleisch

Pamela Cress Janet Moore Chris West James Davis Dennis Noyes Andy Wilson

Iglesia Bautista Dios Compasivo (El Salvador)

(If you have someone you’d like to add or remove, please let us know.)

Week of January 17 – 24

Sun. 17 9:30a .............................................. FUMC Worship (Dining Room)

10:00a .................................................................. Worship Service

11:15a ............................. Chapel Communion / Coffee Fellowship

11:30a ..................................... Sunday School Classes / Activities

Mon. 18 ........................................ MLK Day – Church Office Closed

Wed. 20 6:30p .................................................. Executive Council Meeting

6:30p ........................................................................... Bible Study

Thu. 21 7:30a ................................................ Breaking Barriers (B. Stoker)

7:00p .................................................... Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Sun. 24 9:30a .............................................. FUMC Worship (Dining Room)

10:00a .................................................................. Worship Service

11:15a ............................. Chapel Communion / Coffee Fellowship

11:30a ..................................... Sunday School Classes / Activities

First Baptist Church of Dayton

2nd

Sunday after the epiphany

January 17, 2016

Our Mission Statement:

To celebrate God's love as a community of believers

in Jesus Christ through worship, education,

fellowship, and outreach to others.

111 W. Monument Avenue

Dayton OH 45402 937-222-4691

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