The First Baptist Church at Worship

26th Sunday After Pentecost

Celebration Sunday

November 18, 2018 10:00 AM

The Gathering

The congregation is invited to meditate and contemplate

during the Prelude.

THE PRELUDE Gregory Land, Organist R. Alan Kimbrough, Piano

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart

Henry Smith – setting by McDonald-Shackley

Now Thank All Our God from Cantata No. 79

J. S. Bach – setting by Charlotte-Ball

Arioso (Thanks Be to God)

George Frederick Handel

A Thanksgiving Prelude

setting by Joel Raney

In Praise to the Lord

ACOLYTES BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE SANCTUARY TO LIGHT THE CANDLES

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 Olentangy Liberty High School Choirs Doug O’Neal, Conductor

Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name

arr. Jeffrey Redford

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Jason Alspaugh

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #372 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR

Despite its familiar Thanksgiving association, the real concern of this text

is to recall the harvest imagery Jesus used to describe the fulfillment of

God’s sovereignty. The tune name commemorates the royal chapel where

the composer was organist for forty-seven years.

*OPENING PRAYER Rev. Alspaugh

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #357 (vs.4) O Praise the Gracious Power MARION

O praise the word of faith that claims us as God’s own,

a living temple built on Christ, our rock and corner stone:

We praise you Christ! Your Cross has made us one!

*WELCOME & PASSING THE PEACE Rev. Dr. Kent Berghuis

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

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

(Please be seated.)

WELCOME TO OLENTANGY LIBERTY Rev. Dr. Berghuis HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS

Reading & Proclaiming God’s Word

PSALTER LESSON Allyson Black

Psalm 16: Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the

LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you." As for

the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my

delight. Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows;

their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names

upon my lips. The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you

hold my lot. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant

places; I have a goodly heritage. I bless the LORD who gives me

counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the LORD

always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be

moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body

also rests secure. For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your

faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life. In your

presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures

forevermore.

Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People: Thanks be to God!

NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLE LESSON Allyson Black

Hebrews 10:19-25: Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence

to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living

way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his

flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us

approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts

sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with

pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without

wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider

how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting

to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one

another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People: Thanks be to God!

*THE FELLOWSHIP HYMN #61 We Gather Together KREMSER

First published among songs celebrating the end of Spanish control of the

Netherlands, this text’s blend of patriotism and piety has made it popular at

(often ecumenical) Thanksgiving Day services. The tune is named for the

Viennese arranger whose male chorus popularized it.

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 #652 Make Me a Servant

SERVANT

Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord, let me lift up those who are weak.

And may the prayer of my heart always be: make me a servant, make me a servant,

make me a servant today.

PASTORAL PRAYER and Rev. David Coggins

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Debts and Debtors)

ANTHEM SSA Group, Olentangy Liberty HS Choir

Singabahambayo .............................. arr. Henry Leck

South African Freedom Song-Zulu

Lux Aeterna .................................. Michelle Roueche

Eternal Light

THE SERMON Rev. Dr. Berghuis

“Faithful in Everything”

The Response of God’s People THE OFFERTORY SATB Group, Olentangy Liberty HS Choir

Gloria .......................................... Cesar Carrillo

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE #706 Praise God, from Whom… OLD 100

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, alt.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise Him, all creatures here below;

praise Him, above ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Allyson Black

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Dr. Berghuis

(Persons wishing to make known a decision to follow Christ as Lord or 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.)

ACOLYTES ENTER ON LAST VERSE OF HYMN

*HYMN OF RESPONSE #371 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DUNKET

Although this hymn is often used on large and festive occasions, its first

two stanzas had much humbler beginnings: they originated as a family

table prayer during the Thirty Year’s War (1618-1648). These words

have been associated with this tune since the mid-17th

century.

ACOLYTES EXTINGUISH THE LIGHT AND LEAD THE PASTORS OUT,

SYMBOLICALLY CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD

*BLESSING WITH DISMISSAL Rev. Dr. Berghuis

CHORAL BENEDICTION Olentangy Liberty High School Choirs

True Light ................................... Keith Hampton

(Congregation may be seated during the rendering of this selection.)

*POSTLUDE Gregory Land and R. Alan Kimbrough

With Heart and Hands and Voices Elvey-Cruger – setting by John F. Wilson

(*) You’re invited to rise in body or in spirit!

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Welcome!

Historic First Baptist Church welcomes the outstanding Olentangy

Liberty High School Choirs under the direction of Mr. Doug O’Neal.

Under his direction the choir has traveled extensively and has been

recognized by Ohio Choral Directors Association for their high

standards and dedication to the Choral Arts. We welcome them as they

are currently traveling on their annual Fall tour. Mr. O’Neal reached out

to us here in Dayton, Ohio to host this wonderful group without cost or

obligation and I am sure you have found them to be a blessing this

morning. On “rate-my-teacher” Mr. O’Neal is listed as an amazing

teacher! He really knows his stuff and is always working to learn more

in order to teach his students. He’s always bringing in new info to help

make the choirs better. If you talk to him outside of class (after school,

between class) and need help such as preparation for an audition

outside of school, he’s more than happy to help. Super inclusive and

always kind! If you don't do your work he'll call you out, but he's always

understanding. Amazing, amazing teacher!

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The chancel flowers are given on this Celebration Sunday

by Ron & Diana Petry in thanksgiving for our

many blessings!

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Prayer for the Armed Forces

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care 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

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

Sharon Appelt Bill Earnest Brad Pipenger

Glen & Barbara Babb Jim Earnest Susan Reichard

Kenneth Barger Neil Earnest Gretchen Root

Jennifer Bechtel Lavanda Ferguson Judy See

Marlen Berghuis Bev Harrell Torrey Thrash

Jessica Blair Ron Hawkins Arthur Tiffner

Gail Bowman Nancy Kerr Jim Veghte

Jessica Brown Doris Landis Harold & Janet West

Robert Brown Anna Frances Lasley Judy Williams

Andrew Caldwell Vincent Liss Warren Williams

Tami Malone Charles Jennifer Loxley

Andy Collier Tim Meador

Marilyn Craig Merkle Family Military Duty: Pamela Cress David Palmer Sebastian Ewald

Florida Dixon Mary Ann Paloncy Brittany Kalbfleisch

Herbert Downs Don & Rose Peacock Andy Wilson

Iglesia Bautista Dios Compasivo (El Salvador)

Thanksgiving Meal Today

After Worship

Memorial Brick Dedication Sunday, Nov. 25 after Worship

We will have a brief dedication of the Memorial Brick Entryway immediately after worship on Sunday, November 25. At the conclusion of the postlude, please gather under and around the portico to celebrate the completion of this great project.

Christmas Crafts & Fellowship Sunday, Nov. 25 @ 11:30AM

The Board of Christian Education is leading a time of holiday fun and

fellowship for kids and kids-at-heart. During the usual 11:30am Sunday

School time on Nov. 25 they will have Christmas ornament crafts for all

to share in. Creations can be made for home and/or for the decorating

of the sanctuary (which takes place on Dec. 1). All are welcome!

Mitten Tree

As we approach the Advent/Christmas season, we ask that you honor

the gift of Christ with gifts for those in need. Starting Nov. 25 you may

bring gifts of mittens, scarves and gloves to place on our Mitten Tree

for kids and families served by the Dayton Christian Center. The Mitten

Tree will be located in the narthex at the front entrance of the church.

Thank you for your generosity!

First Baptist Church of Dayton

26th

Sunday after pentecost

CELEBRATION SUNDAY

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

We Welcome the Olentangy Liberty High School Choirs!

Our Mission Statement:

To celebrate God's love as a community of believers in Jesus Christ through worship, education,

fellowship, and outreach to others.

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