The Service of the Worship of God The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 10, 2017 ** (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 He Is Exalted Twila Paris/arranged by Mark Hayes

A Time of Praise Acclaim

A Welcome to All Dr. Rick Bailey

*Call to Worship God of salvation’s joy, we gather to celebrate and revere you. We come, realizing that we are broken. Forgive and re-create us. God of unfailing love, we gather to worship and honor you. We come, and because of your compassion, forgive and renew us. God of new beginnings, we gather to praise and thank you. We come, and through your grace and mercy, forgive and restore us, so that with clean hearts we may truly worship you. Amen.

*The Invocation

*The Hymn of Praise, No. 82 AUSTRIAN HYMN Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him All children age 4 – grade 4 may come forward for Children’s Message

The Children’s Message Ms. Diane Hudson

The Old Testament Lesson Psalm 84:12;51:17

The Prayers of the People Dr. Bailey

*The Hymn of Thanks, No. 681 IN HIS TIME In His Time

*The Offertory Prayer Mr. Larry King

The Offertory Mr. Sturz The Solid Rock/Rock of Ages Bradbury/Hastings/arranged by Roger House

*The Hymn of Dedication No. 105 (stanza 1) WE WILL GLORIFY We Will Glorify

The Gospel Lesson Matthew 5:3 Dr. Bailey

The Choral Anthem Lantz Do Not Fear, For You Are Mine

The Message for Today The Beatitudes: The Poor in Spirit Dr. Bailey

*The Hymn of Commitment & Challenge Acclaim

*The Benediction Dr. Bailey

The Postlude Mr. Sturz Austria Franz Joseph Haydn/setting by Robert J. Powell

A Thought to Take with You . . . HUMILITY, or poverty of spirit, is not a matter of thinking low thoughts about ourselves. It is not a matter of groveling in the dust. It is simply a matter of knowing ourselves as we really are. And when we see ourselves as we really are, we will see that we are poor. - John W. Miller, The Christian Way

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!

A series of messages on The Beatitudes

by Dr. Rick Bailey Please join us every Sunday at

11:00 am!

For Parents of Grade-School Children Led by Carl Bonner

6:00-7:00 pm

Led by Dr. Rick Bailey

Beginning today, Sept. 10, 2017

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 Charles Albritton

Jacob Baker David & Lorraine Coker (Missionaries -

China) James Crawford (Jack Dean’s brother-in-law) Martha Davis (Ronnie Davis, former Pastor)

James Doughtie (Edith Warren’s brother) Hilda Duke

William & Polly Galloway London Godley & Family

Jack Farrior Walter & Blanche Gay

Bobby Hodge, Sr. Marge Hoffman (Jud Field’s mother)

Amy Johnson Vida McLawhorn (Dave McLawhorn’s

mother) Tim Pearson (Henry & Gwen Walker’s

son-in-law) Kathy Preuss

Mary Agnes Rose Willie Sitton (Jonathan’s father)

Johnny & Janet Starling Rosemary Turnage Tom Wainwright 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

Our Members In the Military Lance Crpl. Sierra Drake Jones

SSgt. Matthew Preuss

Our Homebound Members Marjorie Corbett

Deacons on Call for September: Carl Bonner, Bobby Evans, Amanda Johnston, Judith McCoy,

Peggy Whitfield Opening & Closing Schedule for September: Ralph Cash

Ushers for September: Phillip Wainwright

Youth Snack Suppers September 10 ~ Youth Family Cookout

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, September 10 Adult Choir Cantata Practice in sanctuary……………………………………...……..9:00 am Bible Study for All Ages………………………………………………………………….….....9:45 am Praise & Worship Sunday School for K-5th grade kids……………..…...........9:45 am Worship/The Beatitudes……………..………...……................................... 11:00 am Visioning, Missions Dev. & Discipleship Councils………………………………..5:30 pm Youth Family Cookout……………………………………………………………………...…..6:00 pm Deacons……………………………………………………………………………….…………….…7:00 pm

MONDAY, September 10 Morning Vespers……………………………………………………………………………….....7:15 am

TUESDAY, September 12 Roundtable Lunch Bunch meet @ Famiglia’s………………………………...…...11:30 am Trustees………………………………………………………………………………………………..7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, September 13 –Wed. Night Activities Resume Supper………………………………………………………………………………………………….5:30 pm Children Missions & Choir/Youth………………………………………………………….6:00 pm Adult Bible Study…………….…………………………………………………………………...6:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal in sanctuary ……………………………………………………...7:15 pm

THURSDAY, September 14 Soup Kitchen Ministry……………………………………………………………………… ..10:00 am

SUNDAY, September 17 Adult Choir Cantata Practice in sanctuary……………………………………...……..9:00 am 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 at FBC………………………………………………………..4:00 pm

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 9-3-17 Total Deposits…………………………………………………………………………………..… 3,979.39 Budget Receipts……………………………………….....................................…......3,030.00 Weekly Budget Requirement………………………........................................ .6,338.36 Budget Deficit for Church Year………………..………….…….................. ......-21,620.46 Deacons Discretionary Fund…………………………………………………………….…..…..10.00 Sales Tax Refund ……………………………………………………………………………….…..904.39 Farmville Benevolent Ministry Food Pantry …………………………….………………..35.00

Nursery Volunteers September 10 ~Ed & Angie Creech September 17 ~John & Elaine Craft

September 24 ~ Brad & Amanda Johnston

Holy Spirit

There's nothing worth more That could ever come close

No thing can compare You're our living hope, Your presence, Lord

I've tasted and seen Of the sweetest of loves

Where my heart becomes free And my shame is undone, Your presence, Lord

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord

Your presence, Lord

There's nothing worth more That could ever come close

No thing can compare You're our living hope, Your presence, Lord

I've tasted and seen Of the sweetest of loves

Where my heart becomes free And my shame is undone, Your presence, Lord

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord

Your presence, Lord

Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord

10,000 Reasons Matt Redman

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

The sun comes up, It's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again

Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

You're rich in love And You're slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name, Bless You Lord

And on that day When my strength is failing The end draws near And my time has come Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending

Ten thousand years And then forevermore, Forevermore

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name, I'll worship Your Holy name I'll worship Your Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

Holy Spirit

There's nothing worth more That could ever come close

No thing can compare You're our living hope, Your presence, Lord

I've tasted and seen Of the sweetest of loves

Where my heart becomes free And my shame is undone, Your presence, Lord

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord

Your presence, Lord

There's nothing worth more That could ever come close

No thing can compare You're our living hope, Your presence, Lord

I've tasted and seen Of the sweetest of loves

Where my heart becomes free And my shame is undone, Your presence, Lord

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord

Your presence, Lord

Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness Let us become more aware of Your presence Let us experience the glory of Your goodness

Holy Spirit, You are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere

Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your presence, Lord

10,000 Reasons Matt Redman

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

The sun comes up, It's a new day dawning It's time to sing Your song again

Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

You're rich in love And You're slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind

For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name, Bless You Lord

And on that day When my strength is failing The end draws near And my time has come Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending

Ten thousand years And then forevermore, Forevermore

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name

Bless the Lord oh my soul, Oh my soul Worship His Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name, I'll worship Your Holy name I'll worship Your Holy name

Sing like never before, Oh my soul I'll worship Your Holy name