THE WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2017

RICKY'S COMMUNICATION PRAYER LIST MAY BIRTHDAYS SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL – APRIL 26 CHURCH ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL – APRIL 30 ANNOUNCEMENTS

MUSIC FOR SUNDAY

RICKY'S COMMUNICATION I understand that the Kentucky Baptist Convention All State Children’s Choir did a great job in their concert Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to our children who sang with the choir. I am grateful for the leadership of all of our children’s choirs and thankful for Rachel Norton’s abilities and spirits as she directs and coordinates the work of this important area of ministry. We are quickly approaching the end of year program for our children’s choirs and for the various interest tracks that have been provided for them. That program is Sunday night, May 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. This year we are adding our Youth Choir to the list of those sharing their gifts in that service. Sandra and I did not get to be here Sunday afternoon because of a previous commitment. We slipped out after the morning worship service to drive back to

He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Psalm 40:3

Tennessee. Our son, Austin, is the conductor of the Jackson Choral Society and their spring concert was Sunday afternoon. We got to hear a community choir and orchestra sing and play a wide swath of songs with the theme, “Of Kings and Queens”. You can imagine the possibilities with such a title. They sang Mozart’s Coronation Mass, Unforgettable from Nat King Cole, and Thriller from the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. They finished up the program with songs of the King of Kings – All Creatures of Our God and King, The King of Love My Shepherd Is and Ride On, King Jesus. It was a great program and we enjoyed it immensely. But, of course, you know what we enjoyed the most – getting to see our son do his thing. It is an interesting thing to observe your son do what you do. As he conducted, I watched the precision with which he gave cues to both the choir and the orchestra. I watched his directions for dynamics and both saw and heard how his choir and instrumentalists responded to his guidance. I watched him sweat (I know he got that from his dad). I felt the pride that a dad feels when he sees his child accomplish something in far greater fashion than himself. And I had to pause to think……..isn’t that what we are all supposed to be about? We all want better for our children than what our best could ever be. I have found that that doesn’t come in giving “things”. I believe it comes in giving the most important lessons and in helping establish priorities. Each week we have the opportunity to invest in our children and in our students with the things of the Lord – those are the best things, the most needful things. Through out scripture we are taught to pass down the ways of the Lord to our children and to our children’s children. Those children who sang at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon were experiencing some of those “most important” things as they sang of the wonder of God’s love. I am grateful for such an investment. May we be vigilant to place before our children the kind of example that comes in lives committed and dedicated to the glory of God and His kingdom. Thank you in advance for those of you who are helping us host the KMEA Honors Choirs this Friday, April 28. I know it will be an exciting day and a wonderful time to express our appreciation and love for our children and their teachers and leaders. I am grateful for you all and thank the Lord that He allows me to serve alongside you in and through First Baptist Church. See you in rehearsals. Have a great week!

Ricky Clark Minister of Music First Baptist Church 621 E. 12th Avenue Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101

270-842-0331 rclark@firstbaptistbg.org

MAY BIRTHDAYS 8 Mary-John Gugler 9 Suzanne Allison 17 Carolyn Williams 18 Eva Brooks 21 Jerel Brown 22 Allen Redden 30 Nathaniel Brown

SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL – APRIL 26 God of Our Praise This Is the Day the Lord Has Made Beneath the Cross How Great Is Our God Tune Our Hearts to Sing I’m Gonna Rise (When the Son Comes Down) Sometimes I Hear God’s Music Come, Thou Almighty King My Jesus, I Love Thee Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) The Power of the Cross Because I Have Been Given Much The Lord Reigns Alleluia Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Jesus Saves I Know That My Redeemer Lives Music Down in My Soul All Praise Rising Sing to the Lord a New Song

CHURCH ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL – APRIL 30 How Beautiful Blessed Be the Name Prelude in Classic Style Communion Hymn (Behold the Lamb) Oh, How I Love Jesus How Great Is Our God Be Thou My Vision Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. I AM CONFERENCE – Building Strong Families – This Sunday, April 30 – Social Center immediately following the morning worship service – Contact the Church Office to sign up 2. UPCOMING CONCERTS – Tuesday, April 25 – Bowling Green High School – 7:00 p.m. at FBC, Bowling Green – several of our students will be singing with this group Friday, April 28 – Kentucky Music Educators Association Regional Honors Choirs – Children and Junior High – 5:30 p.m. at FBC, Bowling Green – several of our children will be singing with these groups and come from several of our leaders’ schools 3. THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO VOLUNTEERED TO HELP US HOST KMEA HONORS CHOIRS for CHILDREN and JUNIOR HIGH – Friday, April 28 – 4. PLEASE PLACE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, ON YOUR CALENDAR – Dr. Reynolds and Choir lead worship service at State Street Baptist Church for their 179th Anniversary Celebration Planning to sing: “He Never Failed Me Yet”, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”, “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”, and “Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)”-anthem version

MUSIC FOR SUNDAY

Prelude – Nathaniel - Organ Sometimes I Hear God’s Music – Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Come, Thou Almighty King – Congregation and Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Welcome and Prayer – Daniel White Softly and Tenderly – One Voice My Jesus, I Love Thee – Congregation and Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) – Congregation and Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Offertory – The Power of the Cross – Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Invitation – Because I Have Been Give Much – Congregation and Choir – Andrea and Nathaniel Postlude - Nathaniel Brown, Organ