The Time of Commitment “Acclaim”

*The Benediction Mr. Hudson

The Postlude Mr. Sturz March of the Kings Traditional/arranged by Noble Cain

A Final Christmas thought to take with you . . . “Good news from heaven the angels bring, Glad tidings to the earth they sing: To us this day a child is given, to crown us with the joy of heaven.” ~ Martin Luther

We welcome Mr. Sammy Hudson to a different responsibility this morning! Sammy normally leads the praise portion of our worship a couple Sunday’s a month, but this morning will be bring the message. Rick is speaking this morning at The Memorial Baptist Church as the congregation marks the 10th anniversary of the January, 2007 fire.

Thank You for Being Our Guest Today! It is always a joy when we have the opportunity to share in corporate worship! Those who are guests multiply

that joy by your presence with us! Thank you for being a part of this experience of worship and accept our invitation to become a part of the First Baptist Church family!

Christian Sympathy is expressed to Dave McLawhorn & family upon the loss of his father, Mike McLawhorn , on December 30, 2016. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Farmville Funeral home chapel.

The Service of the Worship of God Epiphany Sunday

January 8, 2017 **Welcome! Please silence all cell phones & everyone sign the Fellowship Registry when

passed - Thank you!

Following the example of Jesus Christ, the First Baptist Church endeavors to walk together in faith, seeking to minister to the needs of all people by sharing the gospel of Christ through love and action.

The Prelude Mr. Justin Sturz Christmas Medley

A Time for Praise “Acclaim”

Welcome to our Guests Ms. Holly Sloan

*The Call to Worship

*The Invocation Ms. Sloan

* The Carol of Praise No. 288 KINGS OF ORIENT We Three Kings

All children ages 4 – grade 4 may come forward on final stanza

The Children’s Message Ms. Sloan

The Prayers of the People Mr. Chris Tomlin

The Offertory Carol, No. 289 JANICE Adoration

*The Offertory Prayer Mr. Al Morris

The Offertory Mr. Sturz Mary's Little Boy Child Jester Hairston The Carol of Dedication, No. 243 EMMANUEL Emmanuel

The Choral Anthem Harlan He Leadeth Me

The Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:14-16 Mr. Sammy Hudson

The Message for Today You are The Light of The World,"... Who me? Mr. Hudson

The Lunch Bunch will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at McAllister’s at 11:30 am. Spirit of Freedom Wax Museum & Concert Tuesday, Jan. 10th @ 7:00 pm at

Farmville Middle School. Admission $2.00. Don’t forget our Wed. night activities resume this Wed. night, Jan. 11 at 5:30

pm. Please be sure to make or cancel your reservation by noon on Mondays! Youth Ski Trip will be Jan. 14-16, 2017. Please pray for our youth & leaders. The Love4London Fundraiser will be Jan. 28, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. There will be a dinner & auction. Tickets are $8.00. See Deena Johnson for tickets. There will be a meeting this afternoon at 3:00 pm to discuss final at the Flower Basket plans .

During Worship this morning, please remember to pray for. .

Members & Friends Jacob Baker

David & Lorraine Coker (Missionaries -China) Jay Dean (Jack Dean’s son)

James Doughtie (Edith Warren’s brother) Faye Evans

London Godley & Family Jack Farrior Walter Gay

Amy Johnson Family of Mike McLawhorn (Dave

McLawhorn’s father) Jason Miller (Roy & Connie Miller’s son)

Collice Moore, Sr. Rev. Claude Nethercutt (Willie Allen’s nephew)

Tim Pearson (Henry & Gwen Walker’s son-in-law) Jeff Preuss

Willie Sitton (Jonathan’s father) Johnny & Janet Starling

Tom Wainwright Donnie Walston

Our Members in Assisted Living Harry Hudson

Pitt County Group Home PO Box 9, Grifton, NC 28530

Shelby Roebuck Parkwood Village

1730 Parkwood Boulevard W. Wilson, NC 27893

Our Members In the Military Pvt. Sierra Drake

SSgt. Matthew Preuss

Our Homebound Members Marjorie Corbett

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, January 8—Epiphany Sunday Pre-worship prayer in Berean Room……………………………………………… .. ….9:30 am Bible Study for all ages…………………………………………………………………….…...9:45 am Worship…………………………………………………………………………………………….11:00 AM Love4London Fundraiser Meeting @ Flower Basket…………………………….3:00 pm Deacons……………………………………………………………………………….……………...5:00 pm Youth………………………………………………………………………………………..………...6:00 pm Visioning, Missions & Discipleship Councils ………………………………………...6:30 pm

MONDAY, January 9 Morning Vespers………………………………………………………………………………….7:15 am

TUESDAY, January 10 Lunch Bunch meets at McAllister’s ……………………………………………….…...11:30 am Spirit of Freedom Wax Museum & Concert at Farmville Middle School…7:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, January 11—Wed. Night Ministry Resumes Supper……………………………………………………………………………………………….…5:30 pm Children’s Choir & Missions………………………………………………………………….6:00 pm Adult Bible Study…………………………………………………………………………..……..6:15 pm Youth…………………………………………………………………………………………………...6:15 pm Music Committee………………………………………………………………………………...6:30 pm Adult Choir Practice…………………………………………………………………………....7:15 pm

THURSDAY, January 12 Soup Kitchen…………………………………………………………………………………….…10:00 am

SATURDAY, January 14-16—Youth ski trip

SUNDAY, January 15, 2017

Pre-worship prayer in Berean Room……………………………………………… ...….9:30 am Bible Study for all ages………………………………………………………………………....9:45 am Worship……………………………………………………………………………………………...11:00 AM NO YOUTH—SKI TRIP

Nursery Workers Jan. 8 ~ Diane Hudson

Jan. 15 & 22~ TBA Jan. 29 ~Jason & Miranda Beasley

Youth Snack Supper

Jan. 8 ~ Christie & Phillip Wainwright Jan. 15 ~ SKI TRIP—NO YOUTH

Jan. 22 ~Paige & Greg May Jan. 29 ~Jennifer & Roland Allen

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ Final for 2016 ~ 12-30-16 Total Deposits……………………………………….…..……………………………….…..$4,760.00

Budget Receipts………………………………………...........................................4,300.00 Weekly Budget Requirement………………………..............................................0.00 Budget Deficit for Church Year………………..………….…….......................-1,116.65 Building Fund……………………………………………………………………..…………..…....60.00 Music Ministries……………………………………………..………………...……… ….……200.00 Capital Improvements………………………………………………………………………...200.00

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 1-1-17 Total Deposits……………………………………….…..……………………………………..$3,208.00

Budget Receipts……………………………………….............................................3,208.00 Weekly Budget Requirement……………………….........................................6,338.36 Budget Deficit for Church Year………………..………….…….........................-3,130.36

The Staff of First Baptist

Church . . .

Dr. Rick Bailey Pastor

Chris Tomlin

Minister With Youth

Holly Sloan Minister With Children &

Families

Kathryn Sauls Choir Director

Justin Sturz Organist/Pianist

Nell Godley Administrative Assistant

. . . Extends to each of

you the warmest of welcomes as we join together in worship!

May God richly bless you during this hour!

3653 East Wilson St., P.O. Box 34 Farmville, NC 27828 ~ 252-753-3370

www.fbcfarmvillenc.org

Deacons on Call For January: Angie Creech, Shirley Davis, Al Morris, Delores Oakey, Tommy Price

Ushers For January: Keith Modlin Opening & Closing For January: Byron Highland