The Service of the Worship of God

The Seventh Sunday After Easter May 13, 2018

Mother’s Day * (Please silence all cell phones & everyone sign the Fellowship Registry when passed and drop in the

offering plate. Thank you and Welcome!)

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 Arioso Johann Sebastian Bach/transcription by Max Pirani

A Time for Praise Acclaim

The Welcome Dr. Rick Bailey

The Prayer of Thanksgiving for All the Women God has Placed in Our Lives Dr. Bailey

*The Call to Worship Ms. Holly Sloan We gather together to worship our loving, nurturing God,

who, like a mother, knows us intimately, loves us unconditionally; who teaches us the way we should go, and comforts us in times of need. Praise God, the Source and Sustainer of life!

*The Hymn of Praise, No. 196 (Refrain only) ADESTE FIDELES O Come, Let Us Adore Him

All children age 4 – grade 4 may come forward for Children’s Message

The Children’s Message Ms. Sloan

The Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 58:11-12 Mr. Chris Tomlin

Prayers of the People Mr. Tomlin

*The Offertory Hymn, No. 580 (Sing twice) THROUGH IT ALL Through It All

The Offertory Prayer Mrs. Elaine Craft

The Offertory Mr. Sturz You Are My All in All Dennis Jernigan/arranged by Mark Hayes

*The Hymn of Dedication No. 196 (Stanza 4) ADESTE FIDELES O Come, Let Us Adore Him

The New Testament Lesson 2 Peter 1:3-11 Mr. Tomlin

The Choral Anthem McDonald A Family of Love

The Message for Today Take the Initiative Dr. Bailey

The Hymn of Challenge & Commitment Acclaim

*The Benediction Dr. Bailey

The Postlude Mr. Sturz Salvation Sure Has Come to Man Samuel Scheidt

A Thought To Take With You… Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible. - St. Francis of Assisi

Join us on Wednesdays in May for “BYOL” Bring-You-Own-Lunch Bible Study / Fellowship

12:00 noon-12:55 pm

“Return to Mayberry!”

May 16 Man in a Hurry James 1:2-4 May 23 Mayberry Goes Bankrupt Acts 20:35 May 30 Opie, the Birdman Isaiah 40:31

Hope you’ll plan to share this great time of fellowship . . invite someone to join you!!

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!

If you would like to speak to someone concerning questions about salvation and/or church member-ship, please speak to one of the ministers following today’s service, and again, thank you for sharing this time with our “family!”

Attention High School & College Graduates! Graduate Sunday is June 3, 2018. We will recognize all High School & college graduates. High School graduates should email Nell Godley at nellgodley@yahoo.com , a senior picture and a short bio by May 21 to be included in the June newsletter and the Gradu-ate Sunday bulletin. The bio should include your name, school you are graduating from , parent’s names, and college attending in the fall. College graduates should give your name, the school you graduated from and the degree you earned .

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

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

Members & Friends Challie Arnette (Peggy Whitfield’s son-in-law)

Jacob Baker Garrett Beasley (Jason’s brother)

Kenny Bryan Lillian Butler (close friend of Byron Highland)

Diane Cole (Holly Sloan’s aunt) Ryan Craft (John & Elaine’s grandson)

James Crawford (Jack Dean’s brother-in-law) Bryan Davenport (Mary Turner’s cousin)

Jimmy Everett (friend of Baileys) William & Polly Galloway London Godley & Family

Blanche Gay David Gay

Laura Morris Kathy Preuss

Mary Agnes Rose Johnny & Janet Starling

Donnie Walston

Our Members in Assisted Living Harry Hudson

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

Willie Sitton MacGregor Downs Nursing Home

2910 MacGregor Downs Rd. Greenville, NC 27834

Vida McLawhorn Red Oak Assisted Living

2920 Williams Road, Room 102 Greenville, NC 27834

Our Members In the Military Lance Crpl. Sierra Drake Jones

SSgt. Matthew Preuss

Deacons on Call for May Elaine Craft, Bill Flowers, Larry King, Dennis McCoy,Frankie Moye

Opening & Closing Schedule for May: Ed Creech Ushers for May: Rick Langley

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, May 13, 2018 ~ Happy Mother’s Day Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………………………………...….. .9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids……………..……......9:45 am Worship…………..................................................................……….......…..11:00 am No Youth

MONDAY, May 14, 2018 Morning Vespers………………………………………………………………………….……..7:15 am

TUESDAY, May 15, 2018 Roundtable Lunch Bunch meet at Ribeye’s in Snow Hill......................11:30 am WEDNESDAY, May 16. 2018 ~ BYOL Bible Study Begins at Noon BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) Bible Study.................................12:00-12:55 pm Adult Choir Practice……………………………………………………………………...…...7:15 pm

FRIDAY, May 18, 2018 Farmville Benevolent Ministries Golf Tournament.................................8:30 am

SUNDAY, May 20, 2018 Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………………………………...….. .9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids……………..……......9:45 am Worship…………..................................................................……….......…..11:00 am Alzheimer’s Support Group....................................................................4:00 pm Visioning Council....................................................................................5:30 pm Youth Meeting........................................................................................6:00 pm

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 5-6-18 Total Deposits…………………………………………………………………….…..…..…….5,124.00 Budget Receipts……………………………………….......................................…..4,900.00 Weekly Budget Requirement………………………................................ .......6,478.39 Budget Deficit for Church Year………………..….…….……......................... –6,530.48 Back Pack Pals..........................................................................................124.00 Building Fund (Memorials).......................................................................100.00

Nursery Volunteers May 13 ~ Carl & Julia Bonner May 20 ~ Ed & Angie Creech May 27 ~ John & Elaine Craft

Youth Snack Suppers May 13 ~ No Youth (Mother’s Day)

May 20 ~ Youth Committee May 27 ~No Youth (Memorial Day)

Please note: Please contact the church if you or a loved one would like to be added or removed from

the prayer list.

"How He Loves"

He is jealous for me, Love's like a hurricane, I am a tree,

Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy. When all of a sudden,

I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, And I realize just how beautiful You are,

And how great Your affections are for me.

And, oh, how He loves us, oh, Oh, how He loves us, How He loves us all.

And He is jealous for me, Love's like a hurricane, I am a tree,

Bending beneath the weight of His wind and mercy. When all of a sudden,

I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory. And I realize just how beautiful You are,

And how great Your affections are for me.

And, oh, how He loves us, oh, Oh, how He loves us, How He loves us all

Yeah, He loves us, Oh, how He loves us, Oh, how He loves us, Oh, how He loves.

And we are His portion and He is our prize, Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes.

If His grace is an ocean, we're all sinking. And Heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss, And my heart turns violently inside of my chest.

I don't have time to maintain these regrets When I think about the way...

That He loves us, Oh, how He loves us, Oh, how He loves us, Oh, how He loves.

Yeah, He loves us, Oh, how He loves us, Oh, how He loves us, Oh, how He loves.

Yeah, He loves us, Oh, how He loves us. Oh, how He loves us. Oh, how He loves.

Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church

June 10-14, 2018 from 6:00-9:00 pm For children ages 3 through completed 5th grade

Register by May 15, 2018 Cost $5.00 per child

Registration Form (One per child)

Shipwrecked Music CD ($8.00) ___________Yes____________No_____________Paid