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Palm
Sunday
March 29, 2015
Ten Thirty O’clock
First Baptist Church
Greenville, South Carolina
Words of Welcome
Choral Call to Worship
Dan Forrest
“Hosanna to the King!”
Hosanna! Hosanna to the King!
Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.
– Mark 11:9; John 12:13
Opening Sentences
One:
All:
One:
All:
Kyle Matthews
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Give thanks to the Lord who is good.
God’s steadfast love endures forever.
(adapted from
Psalm 118:26, 29)
*Processional Hymn 143 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
DIADEMATA
*Invocation
Choral Worship
“Hosanna in the Highest”
Joanne LeDoux
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna to the Son of David.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
O clap your hands and praise Him; let music fill the air.
Come, let’s dance and sing;
The hope of all the nations, the message that we share is Jesus Christ the King!
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna to the Son of David.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
– Milton LeDoux
Welcome of Worshipers
We welcome those who are visiting with us today.
Please complete a welcome card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate.
You may also take it to the Reception Desk following worship where visitors will be presented a gift.
Words of Faith
Old Testament Lesson
Zechariah 9:9
The scripture may be found on page 773 of the Bible in the pew rack.
Matt Rollins
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn 105
“All Glory, Laud and Honor”
ST. THEODULPH
All children first through fifth grades are invited to come to the front
during the singing of the last two stanzas of this hymn.
Children’s Sermon
New Testament Lesson
Becky Ramsey
Mark 11:1-11
The scripture may be found on page 823 of the Bible in the pew rack.
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, we confess that we are people of ashes and dust. We join the
throngs shouting “Hosanna,” then deny we know you. We ask for your guidance,
then refuse to follow the example of Jesus. Blot out our sin; wash us whiter than
snow. Create in us clean hearts and renew right spirits in us that we may claim
our salvation and share your love with others. Amen.
Choral Worship
“Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates”
William Mathias
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.
– Psalm 24:7-10
Honoring Christ
Sermon
Jim Dant
Words of Commitment
*Hymn of Invitation 106
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
ELLACOMBE
Please come forward during the singing of this hymn if you wish to confess your faith
or identify with this fellowship. A minister will greet and receive you.
*Offertory Scripture and Prayer
Jerry Wylie
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord. (Psalm 31:24)
Musical Offering
Reflection on “Wondrous Love” Louie White
Introduction of New Members
The Service and Fellowship of the Church
*Doxology (Hymn 28)
OLD HUNDREDTH
Words of Blessing
*Benediction
*Choral Benediction Response
Gilbert M. Martin
based on the tune by Lowell Mason
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.
Amen!
– Isaac Watts
Peal of the Bells
Postlude
Fugue in C minor (BWV 537)
J.S. Bach
*Please stand if able.
Hearing aid receivers and large-print orders of worship are available. Please contact an usher.
Our Service of Worship has ended. Our Worship through Service begins.
The acolytes are Olivia Dennis and Parker Tollison.
The crucifer is Naomi Mobley.
Assisting in worship today are the Melody, Harmony and Junior Choirs. The Melody Choir is
under the direction of Karen Childers, accompanied by Jane Stelling. The Harmony Choir is
under co-directors Nancy Kirby and Carol Godfrey, accompanied by Judy Snyder. The Junior
Choir is directed by Amy Joye and accompanied by Joanne Smith.
The deacon assisting in worship today is Jerry Wylie. Jerry and his wife, Amy, are members of
the Rose/Grace Class in which Jerry teaches. They have two sons, Justin and Jacob.
The palms on the Gates of the Remembrance Garden are to honor the lives of those individuals
placed or memorialized in the Columbarium.
Today is a fifth Sunday, a Stephen Ministry awareness day. Our Stephen
Ministry consists of trained lay people who provide one-to-one confidential
Christian care to people in our congregation and community who are struggling
with difficult circumstances. Stephen Ministers are wearing name tags
this morning and invite any question you might have about their ministry.
Information can also be obtained at our church’s website.
BAPTISTRY FLOWERS
Minister: The white rose on the baptistry today is in memory of ...
People: Lord, have mercy.
Minister: The red rose on the baptistry today is in honor of ...
People: Thanks be to God.
Financial Needs as of March 28:
Receipts as of March 25:
$530,772
$490,225
Music selections today include: “My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord” from We Worship in Song by Eleanor Daley;
Harold Flammer Music, 1988; “Hosanna in the Highest” by Joanne LeDoux, Billingsly Square Music, 2014;
“Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates” by William Matthias, Oxford University Press, 1973; and “When I Survey
the Wondrous Cross” by Gilbert M. Martin, Theodore Presser Co., 1970.
Deacon Nominating Committee Election
FBC members are requested to submit nominations for the 2015 Deacon Nominating
Committee:
• Freda Lark will serve as the 2015 Deacon Nominating Committee chair.
• Nominees for the additional eight Deacon Nominating Committee members are
requested early in the year so the committee can be formed and begin their work during
the summer months.
• In the fall, Deacon Nominating Committee members will contact Deacon nominees
equal to the number of vacancies on the Diaconate as to their willingness to serve.
• Once the slate of new deacons is complete, it will be submitted to the church for a vote.
• Installation, ordination and service of new deacons will begin in early January.
Below is a ballot that will be used in submitting recommendations for the eight positions
on the Deacon Nominating Committee. Ballots must be signed by members. They may be
placed in the offering plate or returned to the church office by Sunday, April 5.
Because the persons on the committee are ineligible to serve again for two years, do not
nominate any of the following: Elaine Barnhill, Ralph Bouton, Christa Brackin, Arnold
Burrell, Bob Cloaninger, Ana Gibbs, Brandt Gilbert, Doug Girvin, Peggy Good, John
Jones, Joan Kellett, Freda Lark, Laurin McDonald, Harry Shucker, Michael Stogner,
Kristy Way and Reed Wilson.
NOTE: This is not a ballot to nominate Deacons, but a ballot to nominate members of the
Deacon Nominating Committee. Ballots must be signed.
Ballot for Deacon Nominating Committee
1.
5.
2.
6.
3.
7.
4.
8.
Signed __________________________________________________________________
Looking Ahead
March 30, 7:00-7:30 a.m. – A Quiet Vigil (Carpenter Chapel)
March 31, 7:00-7:30 a.m. – A Quiet Vigil (Carpenter Chapel)
April 1, 7:00-7:30 a.m. – A Quiet Vigil (Carpenter Chapel)
April 2, 7:00-7:30 a.m. – A Quiet Vigil (Carpenter Chapel)
April 2, 7:00 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service
Jim Dant, proclaimer – Chris Powell, cellist – Sanctuary Choir
April 3, 7:00-7:30 a.m. – A Quiet Vigil (Carpenter Chapel)
April 3 – Church Offices Closed for Good Friday
April 3-5 – AYMC Closed for Easter
April 5, 8:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast (Parlor)
April 5, 8:30 a.m. – Easter Morning in the Garden Service
Matt Rollins, proclaimer
April 5, 10:30 a.m. – Easter Sunday
Jim Dant, proclaimer – Brass Quartet and Sanctuary Choir
April 12, 9:30 a.m. – Protecting Our Children (E-317)
April 12, 10:30 a.m. – The Second Sunday of Easter
Jim Dant, proclaimer – Furman Chamber Choir
April 12, 11:30 a.m. – Church Conference and Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser (Fellowship Hall)
April 12, 2:00 p.m. – Project Pinwheel Walk for Prevention of Child Abuse
April 14, 10:00 a.m. – Holy Rollers to Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp in Lake Lure, NC
April 17, 6:00 p.m. – Chicora Voices Concert
April 19, 10:30 a.m. – The Third Sunday of Easter
Matt Rollins, proclaimer
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Each Member A Minister
Bootie Cothran, Media and Technology
Jim Dant, Senior Minister
Vivian Hamilton, Music and Worship
Priscilla Harris, Children’s Music
Jenna Manning, Church Operations
Kyle Matthews, Worship Arts
Juli Morrow, Preschool
Rosemary New, Infant-Toddler Program
Kendra Plating, Pastoral Care and Interim to Youth
Becky Ramsey, Children
Jeanie Reed, Youth Music
Matt Rollins, Spiritual Formation and Outreach
Frank A. Smith, Neighborhood Partnership and Christian Fellowship
Kathy Stewart, Kindergarten
Laura Stout, Missions
Charles Tompkins, Organist
Baxter M. Wynn, Pastoral Care and Community Relations
The Sunday morning worship service is broadcast on WLFJ-AM 660 and FM 92.9.
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Links to view or listen to previous services are also available.
First Baptist Church
847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601-4495
(864) 233-2527 www.firstbaptistgreenville.com
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