WE WORSHIP TOGETHER First Baptist Church Bronxville, New York OCTOBER 19, 2014 THE PRELUDE 11:00 A.M. “Carillon” Leo Sowerby THE CALL TO WORSHIP *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN “God is Holy” #51 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” #3 *THE INVOCATION Reverend Lamont S. Granby *** THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 30:1-12 #547 Congregation *THE GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen. MORE THAN 150 YEARS OF SERVICE 2014 THEME: “YOU WILL BE BLESSED IN THE CITY AND BLESSED IN THE COUNTRY” Deuteronomy 28:3 NIV “WE ARE BLESSED!” *** THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER Reverend Lamont S. Granby THE CHORAL RESPONSE “Now, My God” *THE NEW TESTAMENT READING 1 Timothy 1:12-17 #1174 Leon Reid Congregation THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE CONGREGATIONAL SONG “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” #107 *** Reverend Lamont S. Granby, Senior Pastor 407 New Rochelle Road, Bronxville, N.Y. 10708 Church Telephone: (914) 793-2560 / Church Fax: (914) 793-1818 THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS THE OFFERTORY “All I Want Is You, Lord” Carol Cymbala *THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. MEMORIAL FLOWERS: Today’s flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Mattie MacFarland by her son, the late Herbert D. MacFarland. *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE DEDICATION OF MARK 10:16: “And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.” Blessings to Emily and Elijah as their parents Andrew and Dionne Punnette bring them to be dedicated this morning. EMILY AND ELIJAH PUNNETTE MEN’S MINISTRY: Details will be forthcoming! Reverend Lamont S. Granby *THE CONGREGATIONAL SONG “God Is So Good” #193 *** THE SERMONIC MUSIC MINISTRY Cecilia Tucker, soprano THE SERMON Reverend Lamont S. Granby “Forever Belongs to the Lord” Psalm 100:5 *THE INVITATION TO CHRIST “Now Thank We All Our God” #788 *THE BENEDICTION THE CHORAL RESPONSE FALL CONCERT: The first concert of the 2014-2015 season will occur next Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. and will feature our organist/choir director Leon Reid ministering at the piano and the organ. There is no admission charge. Come and bring a friend. FALL FEST - NOVEMBER 7: Join the Board of Christian Education for a lovely dinner and silent auction from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. MOVIE NIGHT – NOVEMBER 14: Join the Women’s Ministry for the showing of “Heaven Is For Real” at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. PARENTS: Please submit names of all college students and their schools and addresses so that we can keep in contact with them. Forms are located on the ministry table in the church. Reverend Lamont S. Granby THE RECESSIONAL HYMN THE POSTLUDE PRAYERS OF CONCERN: Matthew Almanzar, Jason Bastell, Suad and Rudy Bastell, Dianne Cadogan, Gail Cerini, Olga Cerini, Ruth Christie, Cheryl Coates, Erica Diaz, Barbara Doyle, Barbara Edwards, Robert Lee Ferguson, George Fox, Vivian Fox, Deacon Lawrence E. Gregory, Jr., Elizabeth Hamilton, Shirley Hayes, Peggy Hutto, Joan Jiggetts, Delores Johnson, Sandra Jean Johnson-Odum, Dia Kirby, Mary Kirby, Morgan Gabriele, Jeanne Lovecchio, Jonas Marques, Jason Middleton, James Peterson, Jr., Shadai Plowden, Mrs. Rbadi, Thomas Simms, Michael Skrocki, Audrey Staton, Melvin and Neva Thornhill, Joe Walker, David Williams, Joyce Willis, Robert Woods, and Ling Yee. “Till We Gather Again” “Fanfare” CONTACT INFO: Please complete the form on the ministry table so that we can contact you in case of church closings or other emergency situations. PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS: Pastor Granby’s office hours are: Tuesday’s, 2-5 pm. Please call for an appointment or special needs, or Email: [email protected]. Stephen F. Key William Mathias *Congregation Standing ***Latecomers Seated OPENING & CLOSING THE CHURCH TODAY – Robert Staton TODAY: THIS WEEK: 10:00 A.M. – Prayer in the Church House each Sunday Morning 11:00 A.M. – Morning Worship Service Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 P.M. – Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, October 22, 7:00 P.M. – Midweek Bible Study / Prayer Meeting ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR – Leon Reid GREETER – Norma McLennon USHER’S TEAM – Paul Vezza, Captain – Ilene Rankin Church Telephone: (914) 793-2560 / Church Fax: (914) 793-1818 Visit our website: www.firstbaptistchurchbronxville.com February 5, 7:00 P.M. Midweek Prayer Meeting / Bible Study Email: [email protected] / Email Reverend Granby: [email protected]