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200 East Parkway NorthMemphis, TN 38112

Third Sunday of Advent

December 16, 2018

This Week at First Baptist

Rev. David Breckenridge, D.Min. Pastor

Rev. Brittany StillwellAssociate Pastor of Worship & Youth

Kristin ZapienDirector, First Baptist Day School

Aaron FosterOrganist

Julia AguayoPianist

901.454.1131 phone901.454.1135 fax

fbcmemphis.org

Sunday, December 16 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 3:00 p.m. A Service of Grief & Healing, Parlor 4:00 p.m. FIBC Christmas Program, FHMonday, December 17 7:30 a.m. FBDS ProgramTuesday, December 18 7:30 a.m. FBDS Program 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service for Carol Weiss, Chapel

Wednesday, December 19 7:30 a.m. FBDS Program 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper, Caritas 7:00 p.m. Choir Christmas PartyThursday, December 20 7:30 a.m. FBDS ProgramFriday, December 21 7:30 a.m. FBDS Program 10:00 a.m. FBDS Christmas Program, Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Party, Malone Home

Announcements Missions OfferingOur Missions Offering to date is $28,625. We have exceeded our $25,000 goal but we have many great missions partners who could use our help. Let’s see if we can reach at least $30,000!

God-is-with-us in our Wondering, Christmas Eve Worship, 6 pmPreparing for the Messiah brings with it a lot of questions, but the birth of Christ doesn’t put an end to the wondering. If anything, it has only just begun because his arrival isn’t what we expected. This mysterious birth, does, however, assure us of God’s presence with us in our wondering. Join us at 6 pm in the Sanctuary for a service of carols and candlelight on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the arrival of Emmanuel, God-with-us, Jesus Christ—who came to wonder with us.Year-End GivingIn order to have your gifts to our church credited on your 2018 statement for income tax purposes, we must receive your gifts at the church office by Monday, Dec. 31. Please note that the Church office will be closed for the holidays, Dec. 24-28. You can drop your gift in the mail, postmarked by Monday, Dec. 31; drop in the offering during worship on Sunday, Dec. 30; or deliver in person to the office Monday, Dec. 31. Thank you.

VolunteersExtended CareNext Sunday, December 23 Threes/Fours: Leigh Ann Breckenridge, Natalie Cathey Floater: Susan WeaverWelcome Desk at Worship December 16: Tom & Renee MarchandReceptionists Mon, Dec. 17: Trudy Hatton/ Valerie Brenner Tues, Dec. 18: Kathleene Sims/Jim Donnel Wed, Dec. 19: Trudy Hatton/ Sammy Rich Thurs, Dec. 20: Bill Wilson/Sally Smith

FBC in PrayerNew ConcernsLora Jobe BurkeBrant ButlerLinda HaywoodAnson PurdyJean Rose RaneyMilton & Frances RayFrances Walker

Stay Connected to First Baptist through Social Mediawww.facebook.com/fbcmemphis • Twitter: @fbcmemphis

We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly but does not take place within myself? And what good is it to me if Mary is full of grace if I am not also full of grace? What good is it to me for the Creator to give birth to his Son if I also

do not give birth to him in my time and my culture? This, then, is the fullness of time. When the Son of God is begotten

in us.

—Meister Eckhart, 14th century

CHILDREN AND WORSHIPThe presence of children in worship is a gift to the Church. They are valuable members of our faith family and we welcome them into this house of worship. Our nursery is open during worship for infants and toddlers. The nursery is located out the doors to the left of the pulpit and down the hall. Our nursery workers will be happy to assist you. Extended Care is for children ages 3-4 and for 5-year-olds who have not entered kindergarten. These children will sit as a group with our Extended Care leaders on the first pew in the right section. All children through 5th grade are invited to the front of the Sanctuary to participate in our Children’s Sermon. Our preschoolers will leave for Extended Care after this.

A WORD ABOUT FBC

First Baptist Memphis is a Midtown congregation that seeks to follow Christ by practicing hospitality, community, dialogue, and service.

• We value diversity in our membership and believe it enriches our journey and ministry.

• We strive to be a family of faith where all can belong. • We value the voice of every child of God and strive to hear the voice

of God in one another. • What we do inside our walls prepares us to share God’s love across the

street and around the world.

The Radio Bible Class (10:30 am) and this service (11:00 am) are broadcast live on radio stations ESPN 680 AM, and ESPN 92.9 FM. Sermons are available online at www.fbcmemphis.org.

Dare to Wonder

* The congregation will please stand, as you are able. Amplifying devices are available at the Welcome Center desk.

DARE TO ENTERThe prelude provides an opportunity to prepare our hearts and minds

to worship God by being still and quiet.

Prelude I Concerto in A Minor Op. 3, No. 6, 3rd Movt. arr. T. Nachéz Edens Richardson, violinist & Julia Aguayo, pianist

Call to Worship Isaiah 12:2-6 Dallas and Gayla Foscue and Scarlet Malone

Invocation Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge

Greeting

One: The Lord be with you!Many: And also with you!

Hymn of Praise 80 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence PICARDY

Gospel Reading Luke 1:26-38 Teresa Bullock

One: This is God’s Word for us today.Many: Thanks be to God.

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Music for Reflection Of the Father’s Love Joel Raney Sanctuary Choir

Advent Litany Doug Blankenship & Anna Cardona

One: During Advent, we wait for the one promised in scripture.Many: And he will be called the Prince of Peace.

One: We wait for the one who can turn discord into perfect harmony.

Many: And he will be called the Prince of Peace.

One: We wait for the one who can replace hate with love, and anger with understanding.


One: We wait for the one who can replace division with unity and war with peace.


THE WORSHIP OF GODThird Sunday of Advent

Candle Lighting Sarah Weatherspoon, Jason Vogel

(As we sing the children are invited to the front for the Children’s Sermon.)

DARE TO LISTEN

Children’s Sermon Carson Wright

Prayers of the People Rev. Brittany Stillwell

(How can this be? What are you struggling to understand? What are you wondering? What questions do you have for God?)

Song of Assurance Did You Know? Fred M. Rogers

Offertory Prayer David Richardson

Offertory He Shall Feed His Flock arr. L. Leatherman Aaron Foster, organist

Congregational Response VENI EMMANUEL Doxology

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.

Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

DARE TO WONDER

Prayer of Preparation Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge and Congregation

Almighty God, to You all hearts are open, all desires known, and from You no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your holy

name, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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a different way to be Baptist

Message Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge How can this be? Luke 1:26-38

(page 885 in the pew Bible)

DARE TO GO

Hymn of Response 86 O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS

Benediction Rev. Dr. David Breckenridge

Postlude A Joyous Noel David Paxton Aaron Foster, organist

Today’s worship participants are Dallas Foscue, a member of the First Friends Sunday School Class and the Senior Adult Committee, Gayla Foscue, a Children’s Sunday School teacher and chair of the Finance Committee, Scarlet Malone a member of the Children’s Sunday School Department, Teresa Bullock, a member of the Women of Faith Sunday School Class and chair of the Public Relations Committee, Doug Blankenship, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and the Property Committee, Anna Cardona, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class, Sarah Weatherspoon, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and the Youth Committee, Jason Vogel, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and the Property Committee, Carson Wright, a member of the Youth Group and the Preschool & Children’s Committee, and David Richardson, a member of the Connect 4 Sunday School Class and a deacon.Our offering bearers are assisted by Stanley Pace-Lyons and Lockard Richardson.

THE CHRISTIAN YEAR

Advent means “coming” or “arrival” and marks the beginning of the liturgical year. During this season we light a new Advent candle each week, read specially chosen scripture, and count down the days until Christ’s Birth, all in an effort to prepare our hearts for the coming Messiah.

The altar table is adorned with Advent candles, light that grows stronger as we approach the birth of Christ and purple, the color of Advent, symbolizing the royalty of the Messiah who is to come. The stars hanging on the rustic, natural sticks call us to wonder at God’s presence in the ordinary and unexpected. The light on the table originates in the cradle where the light shines the brightest and scatters out into the world. May this altar table provide visual inspiration as we wonder together this Advent season.

WELCOME TO FIRST BAPTISTWe are so glad you decided to worship with us today. Please take a moment to fill out the Visitor’s Card in the pew rack in front of you. You can place these in the offering plate during the offertory. Consider lingering after worship so that our members might have a chance to greet you. Our ministers will be in the Welcome Center after worship and would love to meet you.

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POINSETTIAS FOR THE SANCTUARY & WELCOME CENTER

In Memory of: Given By:Carolyn Bullock Bill & Teresa Bullock

William O. Bullock, Sr. Bill & Teresa Bullock

Jerry Bynum Mark & Sally Smith

Robert & Myra Dickey Cathy Dickey

J.W. & Evelyn Everton Glenn & Jeanine Everton

Jim Hankins Brenda Stephenson

Al Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids

Helen Joy Hansard Terry Hansard, Lynn Estalote & Grandkids

Red & Nita Ferguson Jan Jones

Martha Hawkes Jan Jones

Carol Henderson Vinson & Anita Cobb Greer & Carol Richardson

Warren Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr.

Frances Marks Linda Marks

Margaret Martin Jan Jones

Georgia Price Bill & Teresa Bullock

H. Eugene & Celeste Reese Glenn & Jeanine Everton

Carol Weiss Chris Clark

Parish Wilson Bill & Betty Wilson

In Honor of: Given By:Helen Ruth Bourgoyne Ann Powell

David & Leigh Ann Breckenridge Ann Powell Greer & Carol Richardson

Nancy Burch Vinson & Anita Cobb

Carolyn Bynum Vinson & Anita Cobb

Church Staff Vinson & Anita Cobb

Kathleen Feaster Simone Fitzgibbon

Vera Hankins Brenda Stephenson

Margaret Jordan Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings

Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings

John & Sharon McCall Warren Jordan, Jr.

Meg & Richard Murray Warren Jordan, Jr. Don & Meredith Jennings

Sarah Pennington Jim & Mary Ann Rogers

Greer & Carol Richardson Warren Jordan, Jr.

































































For our Advent & Christmas decorations, we gratefully thank:An anonymous donor for the wreaths on the church doors

Mr. Jim Black, who designed and constructed the Poinsettia Trees Mr. Tom Pitman, who created the centerpieces for the

Welcome Center, Parlor, and Main Halls Our Volunteers for decorating the Church Doors,

Sanctuary, and Welcome Center









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