Poor Wayfaring Stranger

Our Mission The First Baptist Church of Hamilton, Texas is a diverse family of believers unified in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to glorify God through worship, missions, the study and sharing of holy Scriptures and loving service to all people.

First Baptist Church Sunday, February 22, 2009

How to Join the First Baptist Family By Baptism—If one professes faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, the church may receive that person as a candidate for church membership through believer’s baptism. If you are a member of another denomination and have never been baptized, or have been baptized in a mode other than immersion, the church may receive you for membership through baptism. By Transfer of Membership—The church may receive a person as a member upon transfer of membership from a Baptist church of like belief. We will be happy to arrange for this transfer. By Statement—If you are a member of another denomination, membership does not transfer from one denomination to another. You may join by your statement, which is your testimony of your acceptance of Christ as Savior and your Scriptural baptism by immersion.

Ushers Cody Catoe, Bridgette Haile, Grant Lengefeld, Howard Wilson

Deacons On Call Jim Summers - Team Leader Dale Caraway, Luke Killian, Saundra Lengefeld

Staff Rev. Keith Felton............................................................ Pastor John Woods .................................................... Minister of Music Rev. Eric Coleman ............................................ Minister to Youth Maria Weaver ................................................................ Pianist Ben Griffin ................................................................. Organist Ann Maxwell ...................................................... Office Manager 220 S. Bell Street † Hamilton, TX 76531 † (254) 386-8141 † [email protected]

220 South Bell Street Hamilton, Texas 76531 (254) 386-8141 [email protected]

Welcome to Worship

The Life of the Church

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Welcome to Our Guests! We are honored that you have come to worship God with our family of faith today. During the coming hour we will worship Christ in a variety of ways. We will engage our hearts, our minds, our bodies, and our voices to give our Creator the best worship we can offer. You are invited to participate in whatever way you are able. We know that visiting a new church is a very important occasion and we are praying for you this morning. Welcome!

Gathering Welcome

Keith Felton

Call to Worship Invocation

Hymn 97 Eric Coleman

Instrumental Offering Songs of Trust

Amazing Grace

Step by Step Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Scripture Choral Call to Faith

Chandler Craig Handbell Choir

Courtney Craig

Be Not Afraid

Sanctuary Choir

Ekklesia. We would like to introduce you to our new youth group name! Ekklesia is our youth group, come as you are, fellowship and Bible study time. Check it out!! Don’t Miss Wednesday Nights! All our Wednesday evening ministry activities continue this Wednesday. As you get continue your Spring routine, make First Baptist Church a part of your week. See the schedule below of activities.

Keith Felton

Song of Action

Faith Begins by Letting Go

Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Meditation from the Handbells Sermon

Poor Wayfaring Stranger

WHERE FAITH HAPPENS

Time of Commitment

This Week Joan Box Chandler Craig Handbell Choir Keith Felton

Step by Step

Celebration of Decisions Benediction

The Grass Is Always Greener when you take care of it. Volunteers are needed for lawn care service for the current year. Please sign up in the rear of the Sanctuary. Your service will be appreciated.

Hymn 463

Matthew 14:22-33

Pastoral Prayer

Portico for Youth. Come join us for an hour this evening at 6:00 P.M. for a time of youth fellowship and snacks. High Schoolers will meet at the Jester's house and the Jr. Highers will meet at the Jones's house. This is a great opportunity to get involved in youth small group fellowship!!

God of Grace and God of Glory All selections used by permission, CCLI #716214

Hymn 292

Sunday, February 22 Sunday School Children’s Church for Pre-K thru K Worship Usher/Greeter Luncheon Portico for Youth Monday, February 23 Chandler Craig Handbell Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, February 25 Fellowship Meal Adult Bible Study Children’s Music and Missions Ekklesia Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 26 Ladies’ Crafts AA Meeting

9:45 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 9:00 am 8:00 pm