First Baptist Church

Rome, Georgia

September 13, 2020 11:00 a.m.

To help maintain a spirit of worship, please silence phones. We welcome a larger congregation

through Comcast Channel 44 and through the livestream over the church website and Facebook. Chiming of the Hour Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Hill/Keith Reaves

“Because He Lives”…arr. Albin Whitworth Welcome/Introduction of Ordinands . . . . .Tara Inman, Incoming Deacon Chair

Allison Brooks

Jordan Rowan Fannin

Chris Jackson

At all times I will bless the Lord. God’s praise will be in my mouth continually, and I will shout ‘Alleluia!’ Celebrate the greatness of the Lord with me. Let us exalt God’s mighty name together ! *Hymn of Praise No. 319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!

All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near, praise Him in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,

Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth. Hast thou not seen how thy desires e’er have been,

Granted in what He ordaineth.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before Him.

Let the Amen sound from His people again; gladly forever adore Him.

*Reading of Holy Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ephesians 4:1-7; 11-16

Kristen Pope, 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.

Morning Prayer (with The Lord’s Prayer) . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamara Tillman Smathers Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, Amen.

Worship Reminders

For those worshipping in the church building:

Masks must be worn at all times.

Please keep a social distance inside and outside the church building.

An offering will be received at the end of the service. Please bring your offering to the end of your pew and place it in the offering plate.

Worshippers will be dismissed by row, from the back, at the close of the service.

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.

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

Sermon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt DuVall “Built Up in Love”

A Litany for Deacon Service Pastor: (to ordinands) You have been entrusted with a sacred task. Do you now accept the challenges of caring for God's people in this community of believers, assisting our ministers in shepherding the flock, and of seeking the heart of God and being His hands to all who need them?

Ordinands: We accept the challenge.

Pastor: (to congregation) In placing the mantle of responsibility upon these servants, you must commit to supporting them in their ministry. Do you accept the challenge?

Congregation: We accept the challenge.

Pastor: Recognizing that we are one body in Christ and having promised mutual support before a holy God, let us support one another. Blessings on Behalf of the Congregation

Janice Davis, Nina Lovel, Jim Poyner

Ordination Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Inman Presentation of Bibles *Hymn of Response No. 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Be Thou My Vision”

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that Thou art--

Thou my best thought by day or by night, waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;

Thou my soul’s shelter, and Thou my high tower; raise thou me heav'n-ward, O Pow'r of my pow'r.

Riches I heed not, nor vain empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always:

Thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.

High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav’n's Sun!

Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

Prayer of Stewardship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Uldrick Offertory Postlude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Hill

“The Promised Land”...arr. Trey Clegg

Benediction and Dismissal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. DuVall Flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory

of William Morris on the occasion of our wedding anniversary, by Betty Zane Morris.

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Sunday, September 13

9:00 a.m. Scrap Iron Broadcast (WLAQ 1410)

9:45 a.m. Zoom Bible Studies

Contact Tamara Smathers or John Uldrick for class links.

11:00 a.m. Worship

6:00 p.m. Youth and Youth Families Kickoff - Johnson Farm

Monday, September 14 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study—Courtyard Wednesday, September 16 4:45-6:15 p.m. Dinner Curbside Pickup - Community Room Parking Lot

6:00 p.m. FBC Kids Connect

Birth-1st Grade 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Drop off at Playground entrance to Preschool Hall Pick up at same spot

2nd-6th Grade 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Drop off at Courtyard Entrance to Fellowship Hall Pick up at same spot

Youth Wednesday Connection Enter through the Ball Court Prayer Meeting /Adult Bible Study—Chapel/Zoom Limited seating; get Zoom link from Matt Duvall

Youth and Youth Families Event: Tonight from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Johnson Farm. Swimming, tie dye, kickball and more. Entire families of youth are welcome to attend. Bring your own family picnic dinner. Contact John Uldrick for details. Women’s Monday Bible Study: Resumes tomorrow at 10 a.m. Please enter through the Community Room Doors and proceed to the Courtyard. In keeping with our safety precautions, wear a mask, bring your own Bible, maintain a physical distance from others. Contact Tamara Smathers for more information Wednesday Dinner Resumes: Chef Greg is preparing dinner each Wednesday. Drive through the Community Room parking lot for curbside service. Reservations are required. Each meal will include two adult servings. Cost: $12 per meal (for two). Please contact the church office for reservations by noon on Tuesday. This week’s menu: Lasagna

Wednesday Nights: Programming for children, youth and adults will resume this Wednesday. See the Spire or website or contact Matt, Tamara, John or Kristen with questions. In-Person Worship: Resumes September 20. Limited to 50 worshippers. Link to obtain reservations will be available Monday. Contact Matt DuVall with questions.

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

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A Service of Christian Worship September 13, 2020