The Third Sunday of Easter
The soloist is Katy Wison. Katy, one of the Herring choral scholars, is a senior vocal performance major at Furman University. Conducting the anthem today is Henry Branson, Herring church music intern. As our Herring church music intern, Henry assists in both Sanctuary and Youth Choirs. He is a junior music education major at Furman University where he was recently appointed director of The Twelve Peers for the 2015-2016 school year. The deacon assisting in worship today is Eric Coleman. Eric sings in the Sanctuary Choir, teaches the Allelon Class and assists with Youth Bible study. The Youth Choir accompanist is Jahnna Reck. The acolytes are Hayden Boehmer and Luke Cline. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of Betsy Dew Ashley by Joan and Mike Kellett. Music selections today include: “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” by Mark A. Miller with references to AZMON by Carl G. Gläser, Abingdon Press, 2000; “Stay with Us” by Egil Hovland, Augsburg Fortress, 1999; and “The Peace of the Lord” by N. Grant Pfeifer, Walton Music Corporation, 2003. Opening Sentences adapted from Call to Worship: Lectionary Aids for 2014-2015, Year B, Volume 48.1. Looking Ahead April 19, 11:30 a.m. May 1, 10:30 a.m. Children’s Ministry Event: Picnic First Friday Lunch and More and Outdoor Fun at American (Fellowship Hall) Ninja Warrior (and FBG member) May 3-17, 9:30 a.m. Bootie Cothran’s Home Jim Dant – Discussion of his book, April 19, 2:00 p.m. Finding Your Voice Roadrunners Trip to the Fountain (Carpenter Chapel) Inn Younts Center for “The Man May 3, 10:30 a.m. Who Came to Dinner” The Fifth Sunday of Easter April 19, 5:00 p.m. Jim Dant, proclaimer Stephen Ministry Continuing Education: LGBTQ Panel Discusson – Congregation Invited (Carpenter Chapel) May 3, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Children’s Ministries VBS Filming May 3, 6:30 p.m. Children’s Choirs Year-end Celebration and Church Family Ice Cream Fellowship (Fellowship Hall) April 26, 9:30 a.m. Joint Sunday School with Jim Dant – LGBT Concerns (Fellowship Hall) May 4-6 April 26, 10:30 a.m. The Fourth Sunday of Easter Mountain Music Morning Roadrunners to Georgia May 6, 6:15 p.m. Jim Dant and Joy Yee, proclaimers 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 ... April 26, 3:00 p.m. Children’s Missions Showcase (Fellowship Hall) Greenville Chorale Concert Financial Needs as of 4/18 $663,465 Receipts as of 4/13 $608,461 April 26, 4:00 p.m. Parent Workshop: An “Inside Look” at Financial Aid (AYMC Terrace Level) People: Thanks be to God. April 19, 2015 Bootie Cothran Juli Morrow Jim Dant Rosemary New Media and Technology Senior Minister Infant-Toddler Program Vivian Hamilton Kendra Plating Music and Worship Priscilla Harris Children’s Music Jenna Manning Church Operations Kyle Matthews Worship Arts Sunday morning worship service broadcasts: Preschool Frank A. Smith Neighborhood Partnership and Christian Fellowship Kathy Stewart Kindergarten Pastoral Care and Interim to Youth Laura Stout Becky Ramsey Charles Tompkins Jeanie Reed Baxter M. Wynn Children Youth Music Matt Rollins Missions Organist Pastoral Care and Community Relations Spiritual Formation and Outreach A Community of Believers. Each Member A Minister. WLFJ-AM 660 and FM 92.9 www.firstbaptistgreenville.com/watchlisten-live/ Links to view or listen to previous services are also available. © 2015 First Baptist Church, Greenville, SC (all rights reserved) First Baptist Church 847 Cleveland Street, Street Greenville, South Carolina 29601-4495 (864) 233-2527 www.firstbaptistgreenville.com The Third Sunday of Easter Ten Thirty O’clock Words of Welcome Call to Prayer “Lamb of God” Unknown O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! Musical Offering “God, My Shepherd, Walks beside Me” My gracious Master and my God assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. Jesus! The name that calms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, ‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘tis life, and health, and peace. Frank Smith The Service and Fellowship of the Church May our minds be open to understand these things, and let God’s word be fulfilled in us So that we may share God’s great gift of love with a hurting world. *Processional Hymn 117 “Alleluia! Alleluia!” *Doxology (Hymn 32) Pastoral Prayer *Hymn 126 “The Day of Resurrection” LANCASHIRE All children first through fifth grades are invited to come to the front during the singing of the last two stanzas of this hymn. We have been made witnesses to the good news of the gospel – That Jesus Christ, our flesh and bone, is risen from the dead. Children’s Sermon Choral Worship “Stay with Us” Egil Hovland Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. Stay with us; it soon is evening, and night is falling. Jesus Christ, the world’s true light! Shine so the darkness cannot overcome it! Invocation Let your light pierce the darkness And fill your church with its glory. Words of Faith “Consecration” John Ness Beck Gospel Lesson Luke 24:33-48 Baxter Wynn Page 537 of the Bible in the pew rack Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. Stay with us; it soon is evening; and night is falling. – Luke 24:29, trans. Gracia Grindal Sermon Do You Feel What I Feel? Matt Rollins *Hymn of Invitation 185 “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story” *Benediction *Choral Benediction Response “The Peace of the Lord” N. Grant Pfeifer May the peace of the Lord go with you, And may love be a shining light; A light that guides and shines with radiance, Through every shadowed night. And let truth be a shield around you And joy fill your every day, May the peace of the Lord be with you, For this we humbly pray. Amen. Peal of the Bells Postlude Alexandre Guilmant Fugue on a Theme of Handel (“Thine Is the Glory, Risen Conquering Son”) Words of Commitment Solo Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heav’nly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Becky Ramsey Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. Stay with us; it soon is evening, and night is falling. 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. LASST UNS ERFREUEN Words of Blessing HYMN TO JOY Welcome of Worshipers J.S. Bach Introduction of New Members O for a thousand tongues to sing! Opening Sentences Eric Coleman See what kind of love the Father has given to us in that we should be called God’s children, and that is what we are! —1 John 3:1a Call to Worship Mark A. Miller “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” with references to AZMON by Carl G. Gläser Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Savior comes, and leap, ye lame, for joy. – Charles Wesley *Offertory Scripture and Prayer HYFRYDOL 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. Our Service of Worship has ended. Our Worship through Service begins.
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