STEPS
Deacons In Service Mar Bryant Schuetz, Greg Burt Apr Jody Yarbro, Michael Sexton
Greeters Mar Gary & Linda Adrian Apr Billy & Sue Hollingsworth
Ushers
Extended Session We are needingvolunteers for extended session. Please see the sign-up sheet on the wall by the nursery.
Mar 8 Jason Strawser, Ray Bickerstaff, Kris Preslar, Gary Adrian Mar 15 Billy Hollingsworth, Ben Toombs, Jon Seamanski, Kyle Ranne Mar 22 Keith Allen, Jerry Foss, Tommy Layne, Ron Gibson Mar 29 Micah Boles, Jack Roberson, Chad Carr, Bryant Schuetz
UPCOMING MEETS & EVENTS March 1-8 --Week of Prayer for North American Missions (Annie Armstrong) 9 – Executive Board – FBC, Clifton, 10 am – coffee & cinnamon rolls 22 - Music Festival – FBC, Clifton, 6 pm 26 – Baptist Doctrine Study- FBC, Clifton, 9 am-Noon (lunch provided) Saturday, March 7 @ 7 P.M. – Singles Fellowship/Volleyball Sunday, April 5 – Congregational Meeting – Please pick up a copy of the proposed bylaws in the foyer or view them on our website at fbcvm.orgnow until APRIL 5. On this date, we will vote to remain a non-profit organization with bylaws or to incorporate with bylaws. YOUTH • March 26-29 – Disciple Now Weekend Start planning for summer NOW! There will be a youth mission trip to some time in June. We will be going to youth camp some time in July. There will be more details coming very soon. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EXTENDED SESSION We are needingvolunteers for extended session. Please see the sign-up sheet on the wall by the nursery.
TO
BECOMING
A
CHRISTIAN
REALIZE that you have sinned against God. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” -Romans 3:23
REPENT of your sins. “Repent, then, turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.” -Acts 3:19
REQUEST God to save you through Jesus Christ. “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” -Romans 10:13
RECEIVE Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. “Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” -John 1:12
“That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9 CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Sunday, March 8 9:45 A.M. Bible Study 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship 6:00 P.M. Movie N ig ht “F aci ng the Gia nts” Mondays 11:30 A.M. Prayer in Today’s Adults Wednesday, March 11 7:30 A.M. EXERCISE IN FAMILY LIFE CENTER 9:30 A.M. Ladies Prayer in Prayer Room 3:45-5:00 P.M. Music Makers (1-3 grade) & Young Musicians (4-6) 5:00-6:00 P.M. TeamKids (1-6 grade) 6:00–7:00 P.M. LADIES EXERCISE GROUP 6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Youth hang out in gym 6:50 P.M. Youth worship begins 7:10 P.M. Youth break into small groups 7:40 - 8:00 P.M. Big meeting time in Youth room 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Youth hang out in gym 7:00-8:30 P.M. Ministry Choir Thursdays 6:00 A.M. Men’s Prayer Breakfast in Fellowship Hall Sunday, March 15 9:45 A.M. Bible Study 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
FINANCIAL EXERCISE OPPORTUNITY *** Come and join us in spiritual aerobics and strength exercises, or walk if you choose. Dress comfortably & wear tennis shoes. Mats are available at the church. WHERE: First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Weekly Requirements for March: Received last week: Received for March:
$4,270.07 $6,838.25 $6,828.25
S U N D AY S C H O O L A T T E N D A N C E Officers 5 Nursery/Preschool Adults 66
Youth
9
18 Children
20
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SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009THE OF
GOD
WORSHIP
AND
GREETING
GATHERING SONG
“Down at the Cross”
Hymn # 140
2nd Sunday of Lent . . . consider the bread and cup, reminders of Jesus’ body and blood… THE WORD
OF
GOD
RESPONSE GUIDED PRAYER
FOR THE
PEOPLE
OF
GOD
Luke 22:1-6; 14-22
“Let Us Break Bread Together”Hymn # 366 OF
CONFESSION
Leader: To you we pray, ALL: Lord, have mercy.
Sung: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. PRAYER TIME We continue in the spirit of prayer, moving from corporate confession to private reflection and intercession. Feel free to pray at the altar or at your seat, alone or with another.
Excerpt from The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes, Hyatt Moore*
CENTERING SONG “Once Again” Once again I look upon the cross where You died; I’m humbled by Your mercy and I’m broken inside; Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my life. Words and Music, Matt Redman; ©1995 Kingsway’s Thank You Music.
“The Old Rugged Cross” CHILDREN’S FEATURE CHORAL PRAYER “A new command I give you: love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34, 35
Hymn # 141 Karen Stovall???
“A Clean Heart”
Ministry Choir
Adapt. Psalm 51; Words and Music, Benjamin Harlan © 1995 Shawnee Press
MESSAGE
Refrain:
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
March 15, 2009 WELCOME
Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
John Wheatley
DECISION
OF COMMITMENT “Here I Am, Lord” (At this time, you are invited to pray, speak with a pastor, make spiritual commitments, or indicate your desire to become a member of this fellowship.)
**(1) I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin, my hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.(2) I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send? (3) I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will send the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide, 'til their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? Words and Music, Dan Schutte; ©1981 Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music
DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING TITHES & OFFERINGS THE LORD’S SUPPER We partake of the supper and depart in silence. All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI License #439151
WORSHIP NOTES. . . *The cover art this week is from The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes, an oil and acrylic painting on canvas by Hyatt Moore. The artist describes this work as follows: “The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes was painted in the year 2000 to commemorate the inclusion of all peoples under God. Depicted [on the full image which will be displayed as we gather for worship] (from left) are: Crow of Montana, Berber of North Africa, Masai of Kenya, China, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Jesus, Ethiopia, Tzeltal of Mexico, Canela of Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Salish of British Columbia, Mongolia.” (http://www.hyattmoore.com) **As you sing “Here I Am, Lord” during the “Decision of Commitment,” keep in mind that this song is written from two perspectives that shift throughout: that of God, who speaks and asks “Whom shall I send?” in the stanzas, and that of ourselves, who respond to God’s call in the refrain.
TO OUR COMMUNITY. . . Praying for you, John