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A Service of Christian Worship

October 14, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Sunday, October 14 9:00 a.m. Scrap Iron Broadcast (WLAQ 1410) Youth Choir - Choir Suite 9:45 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. Lunch with the Ackers 5:00 p.m. Youth Small Groups - Youth Room

Monday, October 15 9:30 a.m. Centering Prayer - Prayer Room 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Group - Dining Room 1:00 p.m. Women of the Church Book Group - Conference Room 5:15 p.m. First Baptist Ringers - Choir Suite 5:30 p.m. Women’s Small Group - Community Room Discovery Team Meeting - Dining Room 7:30 p.m. The Edge (12th Graders), Burgess Home

Tuesday, October 16 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - MSP Law Office

Wednesday, October 17 12:00 p.m. Foundation Meeting - Conference Room 3:30 p.m. Sr. Adult Committee Meeting - Dining Room 4:00 p.m. Properties Committee Meeting - Community Room 4:00 p.m. Flu Shot Clinic - Conference Room 5:00 p.m. First Choice Dinner - Fellowship Hall 5:45 p.m. Children’s Choirs Youth Gathering - Youth Room 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Fellowship Hall 6:15 p.m. Youth Bible Study - Youth Room 6:20 p.m. Adult Choice Seminars - Dining Room & Community Room 6:30 p.m. Children on Mission 6:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - Choir Suite

The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jo and William Huffman by their Family.

The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. Garland Dickey by Dr. Ouida Dickey. HURRICANE RESPONSE First Baptist Church has partnered with CBF National and FBC Wilmington, North Carolina in the relief effort following Hurricane Florence. We are also receiving additional gifts for victims of Hurricane Michael in anticipation of providing help for those in Florida and Georgia.

Financial Gift - Those w a nting to ma ke fina ncia l g ifts ca n do it through the FBC Rome website. You can also TEXT to give. Simply text FUNDS to 706-222-1143. It will offer a list of accounts to donate to. Reply with the numerical amount you’d like to give towards Disaster Response. It will prompt you with a link to submit a one time gift to Disaster Response. 100% of funds given will go to our partners in the relief effort.

Hands on Work - To offer ha nds on help plea se v isit the Disaster Relief page on the FBC Rome website and fill out the interest form. We will contact all who are willing to serve when those plans are solidified.

WOMEN OF THE CHURCH APPETIZER DINNER Plan to attend Small Plates and Short Stories on Thursday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m. Childcare available by reservation. If driving after dark is a problem, please let us know so WOC can arrange transportation for you.

First Baptist Church, 100 East Fourth Avenue, Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706.291.6850 Website: www.fbcrome.org

WELCOME CHURCH CALENDAR WELCOME

To help maintain a spirit of worship, please silence cell phones. We welcome a larger congregation through Comcast Channel 44

and through the livestream over the church website. Chiming of the Hour Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Hill

“Now We Join in Celebration”...David Cherwein (Please use this time to pray for yourself, for others, and for this service.)

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Uldrick *Hymn of Praise No. 339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CORONATION

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” Call to Confession (based on Psalm 23)

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." With these words I am saying that God provides me with everything I need, but do I really believe that?

Silent Confession "He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul." If God is restoring my soul, why do I feel so tired, so exhausted, so "run thin," so overwhelmed?

Silent Confession

"He leads me in right paths for His name's sake."

Am I really living my life on the right path in every aspect of my life? Would I be comfortable and even proud to have God along with me everywhere I go?

Silent Confession "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff -- they comfort me." Then why am I always looking elsewhere for comfort and protection? Why do I have so many fears?

Silent Confession

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." I wonder what my life would look like if I really did trust God. I wonder how I would view others, including enemies, if I really believed God to be beside me.

Silent Confession

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long." Am I confident that God goes with me? Am I confident that I will live with God forever?

Silent Confession

Assurance of Forgiveness

The words are sure and true: the Lord is your Shepherd and provides for you everything you need. God is with you now, forgiving you, rejoicing to be in your presence and willing to transform you by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are thankful for God’s grace. Amen.

*Reading of Holy Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Job 23:1-10 (The text may be found on page 514 in the Bibles in the pew racks.)

Dr. Cathy Strickland, Deacon, reader Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

*Gloria Patri (Hymn 704) 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.

Hymn of Faith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BY AND BY

“When the Morning Comes”...Charles A. Tindley (Children kindergarten through second grade may depart for Children’s Worship.)

Trials dark on ev'ry hand, and we cannot understand all the ways that God would lead us to that blessed Promised Land;

But He'll guide us with His eye, and we'll follow till we die; We will understand it better by and by.

Refrain: By and by, when the morning comes,

When the saints of God are gathered home, We will tell the story how we've overcome;

We will understand it better by and by.

Oft our cherished plans have failed, disappointments have prevailed, and we've wandered in the darkness, heavyhearted and alone;

But we're trusting in the Lord, and according to His Word, We will understand it better by and by.

Temptations, hidden snares often take us unawares. And our hearts are made to bleed for some thoughtless word or deed.

And we wonder why the test when we try to do our best, We will understand it better by and by.

Morning Prayer (with The Lord’s Prayer) . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamara Tillman Smathers

Musical Offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sanctuary Choir "By the Gentle Waters"...Cindy Berry

By the gentle waters, You will safely lead me, in green pastures feed me, knowing what is best.

Though I often stray, wander far away, I can hear You say, "Come to me and rest."

Though the path be rough and rugged, though the trail be dark and steep, still the gentle Shepherd watches o'er His sheep.

There's no need to fear when the Shepherd's near. When Your voice I hear, I find comfort sure. Free from all alarm, sheltered from all harm.

Safely in Your arms, I can rest secure. With the flock abiding, all my needs supplying,

comforting and guiding, leading all the way.

Jesus, loving Shepherd, You'll forsake me never. In Your flock forever, I am not alone.

Though the darkness hide me, You are close beside me. Gentle Shepherd, guide me 'til I'm safely home.

(c. 1999 Van Ness Press CCLI 1416587) Sermon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bert Vaughn

“When It Hurts”

*Hymn of Response No. 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WYE VALLEY

“Like a River Glorious” *Prayer of Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Cook, Deacon Offertory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beverly Harris

“Land of Rest”...arr. Joseph Martin Meditation Text: Job shows us that saying hard and true things and asking real questions is part of being in relationship to God. They are not simply tolerated; they keep the lines of communication open when every other avenue is closed off. —Karla Suomala

The Work of the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith A. Reaves Welcome to New Members of the Church Family *Pastoral Blessing and Passing of the Peace

God calls us to be servants, and God will guide us and keep us as we go into the world to serve. May the peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.

*Commissioning Hymn No. 68 (Stanza 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HE LEADETH ME

He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught!

Whate’er I do, where’er I be, still ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me! He leadeth me, He leadeth me, by His own hand He leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, for by His hand He leadeth me.

*Postlude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Hill “Toccata in F”… Dietrich Buxtehude

Dr. Bert Vaughn is our guest preacher. He served as pastor at First Baptist Church of Calhoun, Georgia for 32 years before retiring in 2011. He and his

wife, Anne, are active members of FBC-Rome.

Children’s Worship Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to Children’s Worship on the second floor of the Education Building. Parents may pick up their children there following worship.

Joining First Baptist We receive new members in several ways. Those who have never publicly acknowledged Christ as Lord join by public profession of faith. Baptism is scheduled for a later date. Members of other Baptist congregations may transfer their membership to our congregation. We handle the details of contacting your current church. Members of other Christian faith traditions are invited to join by “statement of faith.” Because other traditions vary in belief and practice, those joining by statement of faith are invited to speak with a minister before joining so that they might answer questions.

Recording All services are recorded and may be viewed on our website. If you would like a video or audio copy of today’s service, please call the office.

Safety Safe zones for severe weather are in preschool hallways for children and the Fellowship Hall for the congregation. If there is a need to evacuate the building, parents should pick up children at the city bus parking lot on the far side of First Presbyterian Church.

Prayer Concerns (Please place in offering plate or hand to an usher or minister.) ____________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________________

Matt DuVall, Pastor

Keith A. Reaves, Senior Associate/Minister of Worship

Tamara Tillman Smathers Minister of Education/Administration

John H. Uldrick, Minister to Students and Missions

Kristen Pope, Minister of Faith Development

Gwen Stephens, Ministry Assistant

Beverly Harris, Pianist Joan Hill, Organist

A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP FOR YOUR INFORMATION