PRAYER OF CONFESSION and ASSURANCE OF GRACE Mr. Beddingfield

Titus 3: 4-8a

When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness

that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we become heirs, and have the hope of eternal life.

This saying is sure.

PROCLAIMING

WITNESS IN SONG Spencer Powell Phillips, Vocalist

NEW TESTAMENT I Acts 6: 1-7 Alisha Das, Lay Reader

The first deacons. NEW TESTAMENT II I Timothy 3: 8-13 Joseph Das, Lay Reader

Characteristics of deacons. SERMON Who We Are Affects What We Do Mr. Beddingfield

RESPONDING

TESTIMONY IN SONG Havergal/Hayes

Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated Izzy Morrow, vocalist

ORDINATION OF A DEACON

Please place your cards and messages for Brandon in the basket in the foyer as you leave the service.

Introduction of the Candidate Mr. Beddingfield Testimony Brandon Brown, Candidate Charge to the Candidate Mr. Beddingfield Response: I will.

Prayer of Dedication Adam English, Chair of the Diaconate † Declaration of Ordination Dr. English, with Congregation Brandon, we, the members and friends of Memorial Baptist Church, declare you to be a deacon in the service of God and of God’s church, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Thanks be to God! Amen.

INSTALLATION OF DEACONS

David Avrette, Theresa Batten, Brandon Brown, Bob Cisneros, Gail Cogdill, Cherry DeVane, Adam English, Harriet Enzor,

Derek Hogan, Laura Rich, Earl Savage, Tom Spainhour

Scripture I Peter 5: 1-4 Mr. Beddingfield Instructions for Church Leaders.

THE WORSHIP OF GOD

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Ordination and Installation of Deacons

October 17, 2021 Memorial Baptist Church Ten O’clock in the Morning Buies Creek, North Carolina

Use me, O God, in your great harvest field, Which stretches far and wide like a wide sea; The gath’rers are so few – I fear the yield Will suffer loss. Oh, find a place for me! A place where best the strength I have will tell: It may be one the other toilers shun. Be it a wide or narrow place, ‘tis well So that the work it holds be only done.

~ Christina G. Rossetti, 1830-1894

GATHERING

Thank you for wearing a mask (the CDC and State health authorities recommend masks to be worn inside regardless of vaccination status).

Masks and hand sanitizer are available from an usher if you need them. Pews are marked for social distancing guidelines,

or if you prefer an usher can assist you with seating.

WELCOMING MUSIC

GREETING Edward Beddingfield, Pastor

INVOCATION Ad. fr. The Book of Common Prayer Mr. Beddingfield

Gracious God, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: Bless all who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom and devotion, with patience and courage, they may minister in Jesus’ name to your church, to all your children, and to the world around us, both near and far. May your will be done both in and through us, in the name of Christ Jesus and through the power of the Holy Spirit we pray, Amen.

PRELUDE Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the Morning arr. H. Robert James

Anne McClain, organ

PSALM OF PRAISE (responsively) Psalm 65: 1-4 Mr. Beddingfield

Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed, O God, who answers prayers! To you shall all flesh come: When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. Happy are those whom you choose and bring near, to live in your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

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Charge to the Deacons Mr. Beddingfield Response: I will.

Scripture I Thessalonians 5: 12-15 Meredith Lanier, Associate Pastor Instructions for Church Members.

Charge to the Church Ms. Lanier Response: We will.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison) Ms. Lanier INVITATION and REFLECTION Mr. Beddingfield

Those wishing to respond to the invitation may meet the pastor at the front of the sanctuary during the Music for Reflection.

SENDING

LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY and OFFERTORY INVITATION Mr. Beddingfield

BENEDICTION Ad. fr. John Claypool Mr. Beddingfield

Go now into God’s world as those who are called to be God’s people, remembering as you go that by God’s goodness you were born into this life, by God’s grace you have been kept to this very hour, and by God’s love, fully revealed in Jesus Christ, you are being redeemed, now and forevermore. Amen.

POSTLUDE Sing the Glad Song Franklin Ritter

Please remain seated until you are dismissed by an usher and exit quickly through the foyer doors to the courtyard. Offering plates are on the tables in the foyer as you leave.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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† The congregation is invited to stand.

PRAYER FOR OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

Members: Carolyn Walker, Ofelia Hoyle, David Price, Bob and Jeanne Barker, Linda Smith, Mary Lou Ellen, Pauline Calloway

Family and Friends: Family of Dennis Avery and Lucas Peregory (friends of Ashley

Nelson-lost family members last week), Raymond Pickett (father of Susan Johnson), Kay Hedgepeth, Casey Adams (daughter of Donna Penny), Christopher Hoyle (son of

Ofelia Hoyle), Roberta Blackwell (sister of Anne McClain)

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle (Shallotte): Pat Stiller

Oak Hill Assisted Living Center (Angier): Ester Howard and Frances McQuade

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

Ordination and Installation of Deacons

October 17, 2021

TODAY, October 17th Friends Class - Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. (Zoom) Sarah’s Open Door Class - Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (Classroom/Zoom) Indoor Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary)

(Deacon Ordination for Brandon Brown) MBC Kid’s Church: 10:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall/Playground)

Youth Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Youth - “Coffee & Catch-Up”: 6:30 p.m. (Fellowship Hall)

WEDNESDAY, October 20th

Children’s Choir: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Zoom) Adult Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Zoom) “The Whole Armor of God” series—Sword of the Spirit: Ephesians 6:17 Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)

OCTOBER

24 Friends Class - Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. (Zoom) Sarah’s Open Door Class - Sunday School: 9 a.m. (Classroom/Zoom) Indoor Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) MBC Kid’s Church: 10:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall/Playground)

Youth - Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

27 Children’s Choir: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Zoom) Adult Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Zoom) “The Whole Armor of God” series—Prayer: Ephesians 6:18 Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)

30 Colon Jackson Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m.

31 Friends Class - Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. (Zoom) Sarah’s Open Door Class - Sunday School: 9 a.m. (Classroom/Zoom) Indoor Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) MBC Kid’s Church: 10:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall/Playground)

Youth - Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Fall Family Fun Night with Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat: 5:00 p.m.

The Rev. Edward Beddingfield, Pastor Meredith Lanier, Associate Pastor

Dr. Phillip and Susan Morrow, Ministers of Music Anne McClain, Organist

Mariamarta Conrad, Worship Assistant Ashley Nelson, Administrative Assistant

Wayne Smith, Custodian

Memorial Baptist Church is an inviting, inclusive, Christ-centered community of faith open to all persons who want to walk with us in following the way

of Jesus. If you mourn and need comfort; if you’re weary and need rest; if you feel friendless and need friendship; if you need a Savior; if you need love; if you need help; whoever you are and whatever your circumstances,

we open the door and in the name of Jesus bid you come.

Memorial Baptist Church 271 Leslie Campbell Avenue/P.O. Box 485

Buies Creek, NC 27506

Telephone: 910-893-4162 Fax: 910-893-2167 Website: www.memorialbcnc.org email: ashley@memorialbcnc.org

Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Other Staff: By Appointment

Deacons for October: Harriet Enzor and Earl Savage

Deacons for November: David Avrette and Adam English Ushers Today: Jeff Pope, Derek Hogan, Ron McLamb and Josh Taylor

Ushers for Oct. 24: Nancy Brady, Bob Cisneros, Barrett Kesling and

Miles West Kid’s Church Teacher Today: Cindy Avrette and Ellie Rich

Fall Family Fun Night with Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 31st

5:00 p.m.

We want this event to be a time of much needed fun and fellowship for MBC. We will have some safety measures in place in hopes you

will feel safe to participate.

We would like for families with children to drive their kids through our parking lot and stop at each "trunk" instead of having kids walk

from trunk to trunk. Volunteers will then hand out candy to each car while wearing a mask and gloves. Afterwards, families are invited to

park and enjoy some food and music.

Please contact Meredith if you would like to help!

CHURCH MINISTRIES

• Clothes Closet: More Dates TBA

• Buddy Backpack: collecting individuals cereal boxes You may also make a donation to Memorial Baptist Church

and put ‘Buddy Backpack’ on the memo line.

• Harnett Food Pantry: collecting egg cartons and non-perishable foods You may make a donation to Memorial Baptist Church

and put ‘Food Pantry’ on the memo line.

• Harnett Central Middle School Project: collecting funds for project You may make a donation to Memorial Baptist Church

and put ‘Harnett Central Middle School’ on the memo line.

LOCAL MISSION PROJECT:

Thanks to Charissa English, we have become aware of a need

at Harnett Central Middle School. We are going to provide period

emergency kits for young women. A plastic zip-top bag will contain the

requested items. Please let us know if you would like to donate money

for this cause or help put bags together. Also, if you have any extra make-

up bags lying around, please bring them to the church. The plastic bags

can be placed in them in order to be more discreet.