First Baptist Church847 Cleveland Street Greenville, South Carolina 29601-4495 (864) 233-2527 www.firstbaptistgreenville.com

A Community of Believers. Each Member A Minister.

August 21, 11:30amVisitor Open House and Lunch

August 21, 3:30-6:00pmYouth Crossover for Rising 6th and

7th Graders

August 24Wednesdays at First Resume

August 28, 10:30amITP and FBCK RecognitionCommunionJim Dant, Proclaimer

August 28, 5:00-7:00pmParent Youth Night

(Fellowship Hall)

August 31Wednesdays at First

September 1-5AYMC Closed - Floor Refinishing

September 3-5Youth Annual Fall Retreat to

Rockmont

September 4, 10:30amKyle Matthews, Proclaimer

September 5Church Offices Closed – Labor Day

September 7Wednesdays at First

September 9Senior Adult BanquetRonn Carroll, Speaker

September 9Children’s Event: Dinner and a

Movie (AYMC)

September 11, 9:30amPOC (E-317)

September 11, 10:30amSenior Adult SundayFirst Grade RecognitionJim Dant, Proclaimer

September 11, 11:30am-1pmAcolyte Training

September 11, 5:00-7:00pmSunday Nights for Youth

September 14Wednesdays at First

September 18 , 10:30amJim Dant, ProclaimerGovernor’s School Wind

Ensemble

Mary Carol AndersonYouth and Recreation

Bootie CothranMedia and Technology

Jim DantSenior Minister

Vivian HamiltonMusic and Worship

Priscilla HarrisChildren’s Music

Jenna ManningChurch Operations

Kyle MatthewsWorship Arts

Juli MorrowPreschool

Rosemary NewInfant-Toddler Program

Kendra PlatingPastoral Care

Becky RamseyChildren

Jeanie ReedYouth Music

Matt RollinsSpiritual Formation and

Outreach

Frank A. SmithNeighborhood Partnership and Christian Fellowship

Kathy StewartKindergarten

Laura StoutMissions

Charles TompkinsOrganist

Looking AheadOur Service of Worship has ended.Our Worship through Service begins.

The acolytes today are Briley Gray and Harper Greer.

Amy Joye and Bryce McClendon are singing the call to worship. Amy, soprano, sings in the Sanctuary Choir and directs the Junior Choir. She has a son, Will. Bryce, countertenor, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Furman University where he was a student of Dr. Grant Knox. He has performed a variety of opera, oratorio and concert literature. This year, he is applying and auditioning to begin his graduate vocal study in the Fall of 2017.

Kyle Matthews, minister of worship arts, is singing a solo before the sermon. Kyle and his wife, Susan, have two children, Emily and Chris.

Assisting in worship today is Brad Easterling, secretary-elect of the Diaconate. Brad also serves as a Greeter, is a member of the Recreation Committee, and is the current chair of the Committee on Committees. He and his wife, Elizabeth Anne, are members of The LINK Class and parents of two children, Catharine and Edward.

The flowers in the Sanctuary this Sunday are given in loving memory and gratitude for Ruth and Henry Little by their family.

The red roses placed on the baptistry today are in honor of Evan Levy Gault, son of Josh and Rebecca Gault, born August 11, 2016; Mattie Edelia Shirley and Charlotte James Shirley, twin daughters of Rob and Susannah Shirley born August 11, 2016.

Musical selections today include: “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” by Malcolm Archer, © 1995 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.; and “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by Peter C. Lutkin, © 1961 Summy-Birchard Company. August 21, 2016

Ten Thirty O’clock

Financial Needs as of 8/20$1,586,541

Receipts as of 8/17$1,448,283

Sunday morning worship service broadcasts:

WLFJ-AM 660 and FM 92.9

www.firstbaptistgreenville.com/watchlisten-live/

Links to view or listen to previous services are also available.

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*Please stand as you are able. Please silence all electronic devices.Please contact an usher for a hearing aid receiver or magnifying glass.

Sermon The Best Sunday School Lessons Jim Dant

Words of Commitment

*Invitation Solo “The Child I Am to God” Kyle Matthews

Invitation to Offering Brad Easterling

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s continue to express our gratitude. With this gratitude, let’s serve in a way that is pleasing to God with respect and awe. (Hebrews 12:28, CEB)

Musical Offering Méditation Maurice Duruflé

Introduction of New Members

Service and Fellowship of the Church

Words of Praise

*Doxology (Hymn 32) LASST UNS ERFREUEN

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!

Words of Blessing

*Benediction

*Choral Benediction Response Peter C. Lutkin “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”

The Lord bless you and keep you.The Lord lift his countenance upon you;

And give you peace, and give you peace,The Lord make his face to shine upon you,

And be gracious unto you, be gracious,The Lord be gracious, gracious unto you.

Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen. – Numbers 6:24-26

*Postlude Finale Jubilante Healey Willan

Words of Welcome

Prelude

Opening Sentences Matt Rollins

Praise the Lord! Praise God for mighty deeds.

Praise God for surpassing greatness.

Praise God with instruments and music.

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.

*Prayer for Worship

O Sovereign God, you are worthy of our praise. Your presence in our lives sustains and renews us. During this hour of worship, open our hearts and minds to fully receive the lessons you have to teach us, that we may live out your teaching, sharing your love and mercy with all your children. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus, our friend and guide; Amen.

*Processional Hymn 27 “O God, Beyond All Praising” THAXTED

Welcome of Worshipers

Words of Faith

Duet Giovanni Battista Pergolesi “Fac ut ardeat cor meum” from Stabat Mater

Translation: Make my heart blaze with such love for Christ my God that I may be pleasing in God’s sight.

Scripture Lesson Luke 13:10-17 Kendra Plating

page 848 of the Bible in the pew rack

Call to Prayer “O Lord, Hear My Prayer” Jacques Berthiér

Pastoral Prayer

*Children’s Hymn 214 “Teach Me, O Lord, I Pray” DIADEMATA

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 Becky Ramsey

Choral Music “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Malcolm Archer

Rejoice, the Lord is King, your Lord and King adore; Mortals, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore:

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, rejoice, again, I say, rejoice.

Jesus the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love;When he had purged our stains, he took his seat above:

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, rejoice, again, I say, rejoice.

His kingdom cannot fail; he rules over earth and heaven;The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given:

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, rejoice, again, I say, rejoice.

He sits at God’s right hand till all his foes submit,And bow to his command and fall beneath his feet:

Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, rejoice, again, I say, rejoice.