*The Hymnal/Anthem Sequence No. 19 Sing His Praise

The Gospel Lesson Luke 9:23-27, 57-62 Dr. Bailey The Gospel of Christ;

Praise His Holy Name.

The Message for Today Ripe or Rottening Dr. Bailey

*The Hymn of Commitment & Challenge No. 562 SLANE Be Thou My Vision

*The Benediction Dr. Bailey

The Postlude Mr. Sturz Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense Cruger and Bach (chorale)/Walther (variation)

A Thought to Take With You . . It is only because he became like us that we can become like him.

― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

In Memory of: Ronnie Avery

By Robert & Diane Rasberry

Albert & Ethel Bell By Peggy Whitfield

George & Lila Davis By Cedric & Shirley Davis

Elmer Harrell & Pat Mewborn By Jim & Shirley Harrell

Bruce & Derrell Hemby By Ann & Donny Hemby

Henry & Pearl Johnson By Cedric & Shirley Davis

Mack Pollard By Robert & Diane Rasberry

Hazel Pridgen By Jim & Shirley Harrell

In Memory of: Charlie Rasberry

By Robert & Diane Rasberry

John I Whitfield By Peggy Whitfield

Alice & Joe Wilkerson By Ann & Donny Hemby

Irene & Joe Willoughby By Dean Corbett

In Honor of: Alex Corbett

By Dean Corbett

Ed & Angie Creech By Cedric & Shirley Davis

Lib Joyner By Cedric & Shirley Davis

Joseph W. Laliberte By Dean Corbett

Warner Rackley By Cedric & Shirley Davis

Joe Willoughby By Dean Corbett

The Service of the Worship of God 3rd Sunday After Epiphany

January 24, 2016 ** (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 El Shaddai Michael Card and John W. Thompson/arr. Dino Kartsonakis

The Welcome to Our Guests Dr. Rick Bailey

*The Call to Worship In the name of Jesus Christ, I welcome you to worship! It is a delight to be together in the house of God!’ We lift our voices with joyful hearts! It is right to give God thanks and praise! May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us now in this hour and always. Amen

*The Invocation Dr. Bailey

*The Hymn of Praise No. 415 AUSTRIAN HYMN We Are Called to Be God’s People

All children ages 4 – grade 4 may come forward on final stanza

The Children’s Message Ms. Diane Hudson

The Epistle Lesson Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Dr. Bailey The Word of God for the people of God Thanks be to God!

The Prayers of the People Dr. Bailey

*The Offertory Hymn No. 667 CANONBURY Lord, Speak to Me

The Offertory Prayer Mrs. Charlotte Price

The Offertory Mr. Sturz It Is Well With My Soul Horatio G. Spafford and Philip Bliss/arr. Bill Wolaver

*The Hymn of Dedication The Gloria Patri GLORIA PATRI

The following people have purchased hymnals in honor or memory of a loved one .

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

Members & Friends Jacob & Samuel Baker

Jimmy Cowan (Marie Cowan’s son) Gene Crawford

Sierra Drake Lauryn DuBose (Dance Unlimited Student)

Jack Farrior Walter Gay

Edna Hobgood (Misty Williford’s mother) Bobby Hodge, Sr.

Amy Johnson Dianne Lewis

Al Morris Mark Newton (Shirley Davis’ brother)

Jeff Preuss Bill Sitton (Jonathan’s father)

Reba Smiddy (Edwina Bailey’s mother) Colene Suggs (June Highland’s mother

Our Members in Assisted Living Harry Hudson

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

Lillie Rackley Spring Arbor, Room 101

Greenville, NC 27834

Shelby Roebuck Parkwood Village

1730 Parkwood Boulevard W. Wilson, NC 27893

Lib Worthington-Rivertrace, PO Box 398, 250 Lover’s Lane

Washington, NC 27889

Don Wrought

3812 Lockhaven Lane

Grimesland, NC 27837

Our Members In the Military RCT Drake, Sierra

4th RTBN Plt 4004 Co O, Box 16445

Parris Island, SC 29905-6445 Sgt. Matthew Preuss

Our Homebound Members Marjorie Corbett Gene Crawford

Miriam Rasberry

Our Stewardship of Time

SUNDAY, January 24

Pre-worship prayer in Berean Room………………………………………........9:30 am

Bible Study for All Ages…………………………………………………………..…...9:45 am

Worship ……………………………………………..……………….…………………...11:00 am

New Member Luncheon………………………………………………………..12:30 pm

DivorceCare …………………………….…………………………………………..…4:00 pm

Youth…………………………………………………………………………….………..…..6:00 pm

MONDAY, January 25

Morning Vespers………………………....................................................................7:15 am

WEDNESDAY, January 27 Supper………………………………………………………………………………..……...5:30 pm Children’s Missions/Youth…………….…………………………………… …..….6:15 pm

Adult Bible Study……………………………………...……………………………..….6:15 pm

Adult Choir Practice………………………………………………………………....…7:15 pm

SUNDAY, January 31

Pre-worship prayer in Berean Room………………………………………........9:30 am

Bible Study for All Ages…………………………………………………………..…...9:45 am

Worship ……………………………………………..……………….…………………...11:00 am

DivorceCare …………………………….……………………………...……………..4:00 pm

Music Celebration and Disaster Relief Fundraiser………………...5:30 pm

Nursery Volunteers January 24 ~Tammy Modlin & Brooke Tomlin

January 31 ~ Jim & Shirley Harrell

Youth Sunday Night Suppers January 24 ~ Allison Langley & Ashley Burnette January 31 ~ Paige May & Christie Wainwright

Ushers For January ~ Keith Modlin

Tellers for January ~ Bobby & Faye Evans

Opening & Closing Schedule for January ~ Byron Highland

Our Stewardship of Finances ~ 1-17-16 Total Deposits………………………………………………….…...……………..…..$ 3,460.00 Budget Receipts………………………………………..................................,............ 3,,227.00 Weekly Budget Requirement………………………............................................6,177.86 Budget Deficit for Church Year………………..…………….…….....................-4,652.58 Back Pack Pals………………………………………………………………………………..18.00 Wednesday Night Supper………………………………………………………………..20.00 Hymnals……………………………………………………………………………………….195.00

Deacons on Call for January ~ Angie Evans, Donnie Hemby,

Joyce Lewis, Charles Long, & Charlotte Price

The Staff of

First Baptist Church . . .

Dr. Rick Bailey

Pastor

Chris Tomlin Minister With Youth

Kathryn Sauls Choir Director

Justin Sturz Organist/Pianist

Nell Godley Administrative Assistant

. . . Extends to each of you the warmest of

welcomes as we join to-gether 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

Be Sure to Join Us Next Sunday, January 31, 2016 @ 5:30 pm

Music Celebration & Disaster Relief Fundraiser Dinner