The First Edition Volume 13, Number 42 / October 18, 2015

The Worship of God Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

October 18, 2015, at Ten-thirty o’clock

Preparing

You can change your world by changing your words…

Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.

- Joel Osteen

Mission Statement “The mission of First Baptist Church of Vero Beach is the worship of God. In obedience to Him, worship includes reaching out and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, equipping our members for discipleship, and demonstrating Christ’s love through ministry and fellowship.”

Staff Reverend Dr. Al Brausam, Interim Pastor

Reverend Lance Fancher, Minister of Education Reverend Dr. Michael Carter, Minister of Music/Worship

Jill Truax, Music/Worship Associate

Ministry Assistants Bob Mundy, Millie Portante, Ronnie Selph, Pat Smith

Worship Band Dave Mundy, Leader & Guitar / Richie Mola, Drums / Johnny Capen, Bass Guitar

Technical Support Roger Butler, Meghan Davis, Casey Lunceford, Lance Lunceford, Philip Smith

First Baptist Church Phone: 772.567.4341 / Fax: 772.567.4440

E-mail: office@fbcvero.org / Website: www.fbcvero.org

First Baptist Church Preschool Patti Carter, Director / E-mail: fbcpreschool@fbcvero.org

772.562.3037

2206 -16th Avenue . Vero Beach . Florida 32960

Gathering

Gathering as God’s People

Gathering Words: The Lord be with you. / And also with you. Dr. Michael Carter

Gathering Prayer / Words of Welcome / Ministry Opportunities Dr. Al Brausam

Gathering Songs

(hymn 479, refrain, stanza 2) Children of God, we are marching to Zion. Children of God, we are marching to Zion. Children of God, we are marching to Zion, step by step all the way. In my talk you can hear me trying. In my talk you can hear me

trying. In my talk you can hear me trying, step by step all the way.

O be careful little tongue what you say. O be careful little tongue what you say; for the Father up above is looking down in love; so be careful little tongue what you say.

Praising & Thanking

Call to Worship Sanctuary Choir

“Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing” - Gordon Young

Opening Sentences Rev. Lance Fancher

Leader: At all times I will bless the Lord!

People: God’s praise will be in my mouth continually, and I will shout, “Alleluia”!

Leader: Celebrate the grace of the Lord with me.

People: Let us exalt God’s mighty name together!

Hymn of Praise 216

“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” AZMON On the last stanza of this hymn, all children are invited to the front steps for Children’s Moment.

Children’s Moment Patti Carter

Hymn of Affirmation 390

“We Are Called to Be God’s People” AUSTRIAN HYMN

The Tithes and Offerings of a Grateful People

Offertory Prayer

Offertory Jill Truax, piano

“I Offer My Life/Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” — arr. Tornquist

Presentation and Doxology (hymn 253) OLD 100TH

Praying

Call to Prayer Dr. Al Brausam

Time of Prayer Congregation

“The Vigil” - David Nevue Jill Truax, piano

Hearing & Responding

Vocal Affirmation Rev. Dr. Michael Carter, tenor/ Jill Truax, piano

“Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated” - arr. Mark Hayes

Sermon Dr. Al Brausam

“The Meanest Member in Our Church” (James 3:1-12)

Hymn of Response 502

“Open My Eyes, That I May See” SCOTT

Going & Serving

Closing Prayer Dr. Al Brausam

Closing Affirmation Hymn 462 “Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”

Music Upon Departure Jill Truax, organ

“Two Part Invention No. 4” - J.S. Bach

The Christian Calendar proclaims God’s story of redemption throughout the year. During the Sundays after Pentecost, we, as

disciples of Christ, celebrate the ministry of Christ’s church in the world. The color green represents the growth which resulted

from this ministry.

First Baptist Opportunities Sunday, October 18, 2015 7:15AM Worship Team Warm-up 8:00AM “Celebrations” Worship Service 9:00AM Library Opens 9:00AM The Gathering 9:15AM Sunday School 9:15AM Children’s Sunday School 10:00AM Sanctuary Choir Warm-up 10:30AM “Traditions” Worship Service 6:00PM Bible Study

Monday, October 19, 2015 4:15PM Adult Handbell Choir 5:30PM “Sounds of Hope” Rehearsal 7:00PM G.R.O.W. Orange Team Meets

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:30AM Personnel Meeting 5:30PM Stewardship Meeting

Wednesday, October 21, 2015 5:00PM Fellowship Dinner 5:30PM Worship Team Rehearsal 5:30PM “The Way” Students - Gym 5:45PM Prayer Meeting 6:30PM Women’s Ensemble 7:05PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 22, 2015 12:00PM Nifty 50’s Luncheon 6:00PM Treasure Coast Sports Ministry - Gym

Saturday, October 24, 2015 10:00AM Fall Festival

Contributions

A gift was made to the Senior Adults in honor of Bill Mawhinney. A gift was made to the general fund in memory of Howard R. Fancher.

Financials, October 11, 2015 Annual Budget: $788,390 YTD Offering Received: $506,116 YTD Expenses Paid: $583,093

Children’s Ministry All children, Kindergarten - 5th grade will meet in the CMC at 9:15AM for Sunday School in room 109 (teachers: Julie & Jane Brausam). Children K-5th grade will accompany their parents into the sanctuary during the Sunday morning Worship Services (8:00AM & 10:30AM).

Nursery for the 8:00AM Service Millie Portante

Extended Session Worker 10:30AM Kim Piscatelli

Deacon of the Week Colleen Beatty

Wednesday Fellowship Supper Our meals provide a time to enjoy delicious food while fellowshipping with others in our church. Menu for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015:

Fish tacos, black beans & rice, & lemon bars

“Save a Sole” Shoe Drive

We are collecting useable shoes to help start a Used Shoe Industry in Haiti in cooperation with Vero Beach Elementary School. This is a practical way to build a sustainable, affordable supply of shoes of all kinds for all ages

of people in Haiti. Shoes can have minor needs for sprucing up and repair. Flipflops are shoes. Please tie in pairs or put in plastic bags and place in one of the boxes located at the church entrances.

On October 25, 2015 all of the Adult Sunday School Classes will meet together with our Pastor Search Committee’s consultant, Dr. Guy Sayles, in the Large Social Hall. Please be seated by 9:15AM.

Saturday, October 24th 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.—Family Life Center Gym

For young children: Bounce houses, games, music, prizes, kid friendly costumes, & snacks.

Entrance Fee: Bring a jar of peanut butter or canned meat to support our local Food Pantry ministry.

Volunteers needed. Donations appreciated: stickers, bubbles & candy.

Call Patti Carter at 772.562.3037

“On God’s Team” October Challenge:

BRING SOMEONE TO CHURCH

This month our Children’s Sunday School (Class K-5th Grade) is challenging our church to follow its example, and bring someone to church in the month of October. If you attend Sunday School bring them to your Sunday School Class. Have your guest sit with you in worship service. Come on Wednesday evening and treat them to a meal. But whatever you do, Bring Someone To Church in October.

MONTH

Heartfelt Sympathy

Our Christian sympathy is ex-tended to the family & friends of Marie Mahon, Edward R. Kaus, & The Doutrich family in their loss of loved ones.

magazine for Fall 2015 is available for you to pick up. Copies will be in the Narthex & other areas of the church campus to take home with you.

On October 25, 2015 all Church Members are invited to meet together with our Pastor Search Committee’s consultant, Dr. Guy Sayles, in the Large So-cial Hall after the 8:00AM service. Please be seated by 9:15AM.

“Celebrations” Worship Service Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

October 18, 2015 at Eight o’clock

You can change your world by changing your words…

Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.

Joel Osteen

Call to Worship/Video Presentation - This is Worship

Welcome/Prayer/Ministry Opportunities - Dr. Al Brausam

Songs of Praise & Worship

“Come, Now is the Time to Worship” / “Trading My Sorrows” “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated” (Solo by Dr. Carter)

Call to Prayer - Dr. Al Brausam

Time of Prayer - Congregation (Music by Dave Mundy)

Message - Dr. Al Brausam

“The Meanest Member in Our Church” (James 3:1-12)

Time of Response - “I Give You My Heart”

Offertory Prayer - Deacon

Offertory - “Friend of God”

Closing Prayer - Dr. Al Brausam

Closing Affirmation - “Trading My Sorrows”

The Christian Calendar proclaims God’s story of redemption throughout the year. During the Sundays after Pen-

tecost, we, as disciples of Christ, celebrate the ministry of Christ’s church in the world. The color green repre-

sents the growth which resulted from this ministry. Come, let us worship God together!

All texts are reprinted with permission—CCLI #1219241.

Nifty 50’s Luncheon Nifty 50’s Luncheon, Thursday, Oc-tober 22 at 12 Noon. Our guest speaker will be Billy Harp. Billy has

written several books about Indian River County. Bring a side dish or dessert to

share. Please contact Harry Hurst at 569.9932 for reservations.

First Baptist Church

Welcomes You To Be Part Of Our Family! First Baptist Church welcomes all those worshipping with us to be part of our family. If you are a guest, we especially welcome you to our family. Learning experiences for younger preschool children and infants are offered during worship in the Children’s Ministry Building. Children, K through fifth grade, are invited to join their parents in the sanctuary for our morning worship services. Enhanced listening devices are available for use in our services. An usher will be happy to help you in this matter or with other needs you may have.

All Ladies: Please join us for a "Ladies Fellowship" on Satur-day, 10/31, from 2-4 pm, at the home of

Jane Brausam, 1090 Ansley Ave, SW . Bring a snack to share and a friend! Please RSVP to Jane at (772) 299-3700.

Handel’s Messiah Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals Saturday, October 17 (1-3 pm) Tuesday, October 27 (7-9 pm)

Thursday, November 5 (7-9 pm) Tuesday, November 17 (7-9 pm) Tuesday, December 1 (7-9 pm)

Monday, December 14 (7-9 pm) Saturday, December 19 (2:30-5:00 pm)

Performances

Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm

Reminder If you do not wish to be nominated to become a Deacon for our church, please call the church office or email us at: office@fbcvero.org