First Baptist Church of Dayton

Third Sunday in Lent

March 19, 2017 10:00 AM

The Gathering

The Congregation is invited to meditate and contemplate during the Prelude.

THE PRELUDE Gregory Land, Organist

God So Loved the World ................................................ John Stainer from “The Crucifixion” My God and I ............................................................ Austris A. Wihtol At the Cross ................................................................... Ralph Hudson

Setting by Gregg Sewell

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross .......................... Lowell Mason Setting by Albin Whitworth

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 Lead Me to Calvary Duncannon

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) Rev. Jason Alspaugh, Leader

Lord, make me more holy.

Lord, make me more holy.

Lord, make us more holy.

More holy until we meet you again.

Holy, holy, holy

As we meet again.

Amen.

*ACOLYTES BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE SANCTUARY

*LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #310 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Hymn to Joy

These verses are simple expressions of common Christian feelings and desires in this present time—hymns of today that may be sung together by people who know the thought of the age, and are not afraid that any truth of science will destroy religion, or any revolution on earth overthrow the kingdom of heaven. Therefore this is a hymn of trust and joy and hope.

*INVOCATION Rev. Alspaugh

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (see insert) Lord Be Glorified Kilpatrick

*WELCOME & PASSING THE PEACE Rev. Dr. Louise Barger

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

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

Please be seated.

A LENTEN MOMENT Rev. Alspaugh

Reading & Proclaiming God’s Word

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Rev. Mark Craig

Zechariah 7:9-10: Thus says the LORD of hosts: Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the alien, or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.

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

PSALTER LESSON Rev. Craig

Psalm 145:14-21: The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing. The LORD is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desire of all who fear him; he also hears their cry, and saves them. The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.

*GOSPEL LESSON Rev. David Coggins

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

Matthew 11:2-6: When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

Leader: For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us.

People: Thanks be to God!

*THE FELLOWSHIP HYMN #440 Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire Gift of Love

As paraphrases of 1 Corinthians 13:1,3 the first two stanzas here are in the first person singular, yet they lead into a plural prayer for the gift of such love, for it thrives in community. These words are especially poignant with this adaptation of an English folk melody.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Ray Landis

(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 Almighty Father, Hear Our Prayer Mendelssohn

PASTORAL PRAYER & Rev. Coggins THE LORD’S PRAYER (Debts & Debtors)

ANTHEM Chancel Choir

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ...................... Gilbert Martin

When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.

See, from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

SERMON Rev. Dr. Barger

“The Justice Formula”

The Response of God’s People

THE OFFERTORY Chancel Choir

Give Me That Old Time Religion ...................... Moses Hogan

Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, it’s good enough for me. It was good for the

Hebrew children, it was good for the Hebrew children, it was good for the Hebrew children, it’s good enough for me. It was good for Paul and Silas,

it was good for Paul and Silas, it was good for Paul and Silas, it’s good enough for me. It was good for my grandmother, it was good for my

grandmother, it was good for my grandmother, it’s good enough for me. Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, Lord give me that old time religion, it’s good enough for me.

*THE PRESENTATION OF GIFTS

(As the ushers move down the aisles, the congregation is asked to stand at the moment the ushers pass their pew. This presentation to God enacts our self-offering and gratitude to God.)

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE All Things Come of Thee

Beethoven

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Rev. Craig

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Dr. Barger

Persons wishing to make a decision to follow Christ and/or join First Baptist Church are invited to come forward while the organist plays the hymn of response. 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 #287 When the Church of Jesus

King’s Weston

If there is anyone worthy to be called a successor to hymn writer Charles Wesley, it may be Fred Pratt Green (1903-2000). An Englishman educated at Didsbury College in Manchester, Green was ordained in the Methodist ministry in 1928, serving circuits throughout the country between 1927 and 1969. During his ministry he wrote plays and hymns and published three collections of his poems. It is set here to one of the composer’s most sonorous tunes.

ACOLYTES EXTINGUISH THE LIGHT AND LEAD THE PASTORS OUT,

SYMBOLICALLY CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD

*BLESSING WITH DISMISSAL Rev. Dr. Barger

*CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION (see insert) Lord Make Me More Holy Wendell Whalum

Lord, make me more holy, Lord, make me more holy.

Lord, make me more holy until we meet again.

Holy, holy, holy, until we meet again.

POSTLUDE Gregory Land

Fantasy on Kyrie Eleison ..................................... Gregorian Chant Setting by Lani Smith

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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 Hamblin Family Gretchen Root

Glen & Barbara Babb Bev Harrell Eric Rousseau

Kenneth Barger Rosalie Hoffman Camille Ryan

Louise Barger Treva Jenkins Judy See

Margaret Barker Jim Landis Janice Shroyer

Don Brown Family Patti Landis Judy Smith

Jessica Brown Vincent Liss Sara Vice

Kyle Brown Jennifer Loxley Harold & Janet West

Janett Cavender Claude Malone Tattie Williams

Andy Collier Luann Meador Judy Williams

Marilyn Craig Tim Meador Warren Williams

Pamela Cress Laurel Owen Peggie Worthey

Robin Curry David J. Palmer

Bill Davis Mary Ann Paloncy Military Duty:

Florida Dixon Robert Paloncy Sebastian Ewald

Lavanda Ferguson Rose Peacock Brittany Kalbfleisch

Phillip Ferguson Brad Pipenger Andy Wilson

Bill Gruszecki Willard Rankin

Iglesia Bautista Dios Compasivo (El Salvador)

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

First Baptist Church of Dayton

Third SUNDAY IN LENT

MARCH 19, 2017

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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