The First Baptist Church at Worship

3rd Sunday After Epiphany

January 26, 2020 10:00 AM

The Gathering

The Congregation is invited to meditate and contemplate during the Prelude.

THE PRELUDE Gregory Land, Organist

Suite on Afro-American Hymn Tunes ............... Charles Callahan

“In Christ There Is No East or West”

“This Little Light of Mine”

“Let Us Break Bread Together”

“Go Down, Moses” and “I Want to Be Ready”

In Praise to the Lord

ACOLYTES BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE SANCTUARY TO LIGHT THE CANDLES

THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES

A three-fold ringing of three signifies the presence of the triune God:

Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit.

CHORAL INTROIT O Come, Let Us Adore Him Adeste Fideles

O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

For He alone is worthy, Christ the Lord We’ll give Him all the glory, Christ the Lord

*CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 27:1, 4-9) Ava Powell & Chloe Ryan

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #425 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION

“How Firm a Foundation” is a hymn that for over two centuries has assured

believers of the faithfulness of Christ and the certainty of hope. The first verse

acts almost as an introduction to the rest of the text, giving us cause to stop

and ponder the Word of assurance that God has given us, described in greater

detail in the next four verses. Those four verses are in fact paraphrases of

Scripture passages: Isaiah 41:10, 43:2, Romans 8:3-39, Hebrews 13:5, and

Deuteronomy 31:6. In the words of this hymn then, we carry with us the Word

from God, and the call to trust in that Word. But God’s Word is expansive and

not limited to letters on a page - the fifth verse moves us to a trust in the Word

made flesh in Jesus Christ. Thus we are assured by the words we sing, the

Word we are given, and the Word made flesh, of the steadfastness of God and

His unfailing love.

*OPENING PRAYER Rev. Jason Alspaugh

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #705 Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)

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.

*WELCOME & PASSING THE PEACE Rev. Dr. Kent Berghuis

(Please register your attendance by filling out a yellow card from the pew rack and placing it in the offering bag later in the service.)

We are invited to greet our nearest neighbors, extend our hand, and greet one another in the name of Christ.

(Please be seated.)

Listening for the Word of God

NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLE LESSON Mary Anne Chadbourne

1 Corinthians 1:10-18: Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by

the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and

that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the

same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by

Chloe's people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and

sisters. What I mean is that each of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I

belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Has

Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized

in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except

Crispus and Gaius, so that no one can say that you were baptized in

my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that,

I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send

me to baptize but to proclaim the gospel, and not with eloquent

wisdom, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power.

For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are

perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People: Thanks be to God!

*GOSPEL LESSON Rev. Alspaugh

Leader: The Gospel of the Lord according to Matthew. People: Praise be to you, O Christ.

Matthew 4:17-23: From that time Jesus began to proclaim, "Repent,

for the kingdom of heaven has come near." As he walked by the Sea

of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and

Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen.

And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people."

Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from

there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his

brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets,

and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and

followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their

synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing

every disease and every sickness among the people.

Leader: For the Word of God in scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us.

People: Thanks be to God.

*THE FELLOWSHIP HYMN #576 I Stand Amazed in the Presence MY SAVIOR’S LOVE

This song reflects the narrative of the suffering and death of Christ on

Calvary, events whose significance and purpose is deepened by the

confessions of the church. Charles Gabriel, the composer of this powerful

hymn, grew up on an Iowa farm. He learned music by playing the reed

organ in his home. He became one of the most prolific composers of

gospel songs of his day. Gabriel's musical activities ranged from teaching

in the singing schools that were so popular in the nineteenth and early

twentieth centuries, to authoring texts, composing songs, anthems, and

cantatas, and editing song collections.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Debby Menzel

(Following the message, children in preK-5 grades will be led downstairs for Sunday School. PreK-1 graders will be in Rm. #4. Grades 2-5 will be in Rm. #3B. Parents are asked to pick up their children after worship.)

CALL TO PRAYER #399 (v.1) O Lord, Hear My Prayer Taizé Community

O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer:

when I call answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord,

hear my prayer. Come and listen to me.

PASTORAL PRAYER and Rev. David Coggins

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Debts & Debtors)

ANTHEM Chancel Choir

Softly and Tenderly ....................... arr. William Henry Caldwell

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me, see on the

portals He’s waiting and watching, and watching for you and for me. Why

should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me! Why

should we linger and heed not his mercies, mercies for you and for me?

Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised, promised for you and for me,

though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for

me. Come, ye who are weary, come. Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is all,

calling on sinners come home!

THE SERMON Rev. Dr. Berghuis

“All In the Same Boat”

Responding to God

THE OFFERTORY Chancel Choir

I Must Tell Jesus .............................. arr. Lloyd Larson

I must tell Jesus, all of my trials; I cannot bear these burdens alone. In my

distress he kindly will help me: He ever loves and cares for His own. I

must tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone. I must

tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can help me, Jesus alone. Tempted and

tried I need a great Savior, one who can help my burdens to bear. I must

tell Jesus, I must tell Jesus, He all my cares and sorrows will share. O how

the world to evil allures me! O how my heart is tempted to sin! I must tell

Jesus, and He will help me over the world the victory to win.

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE #706 Praise God… OLD 100th

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him, above ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Mary Anne Chadbourne

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Dr. Berghuis

(Persons wishing to make known a decision to follow Christ as Lord or

to join First Baptist Church are invited to come forward while the

organist plays the first verse of the recessional hymn. You may join First

Baptist Church by transfer of letter, statement of faith, or baptism. The

pastor will greet you as you come forward this morning.)

ACOLYTES ENTER ON LAST VERSE OF HYMN

*HYMN OF RESPONSE (SEE INSERT) Jesus Calls Us GALILEE

Like many hymns that adults have come to cherish, this text based on Jesus’

call of the disciple Andrew was written for the 19th

-century collection of

hymns for children. The popular tune used here was composed for these

words more than quarter of a century later. As we sing this hymn, “let’s be

sure to always lift our eyes above our earthly leaders for the One leader who

ultimately calls us.”

ACOLYTES EXTINGUISH THE LIGHT AND LEAD THE PASTORS OUT,

SYMBOLICALLY CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD

*BLESSING WITH DISMISSAL Rev. Dr. Berghuis

*BENEDICTION #512 We Go In Peace EDWARDS

We go in peace, we go in love, we go with grace and mercy from

the Lord above to tell the world this very thing:

that Jesus Christ is Lord and King.

Jesus Christ is Lord and King!

*POSTLUDE Gregory Land

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee .................. Ludwig Van Beethoven

Setting by Harry Simeone

After Worship Today!

Congregational Potluck Dinner and 2020 Budget Presentation

In Upstairs Dining Room

Prayer for the Armed Forces

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace, strengthen them in their trials and temptations, give them courage to face the perils which beset them, and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the People

(If you have someone you’d like to add or remove, please let us know.)

Sharon Appelt Florida Dixon Rose Peacock

Kenneth Barger Downs Family Ron Petry

Rebecca Bauer Jim Earnest Ron Pipenger

Marlen Berghuis Lavanda Ferguson Susan Reichard

Jessica Blair Ken Gordon Judy See

Don Brown Bev Harrell Ed Soloski

Jessica Brown Linda Haskin Emily Taylor

Robert Brown Barbara Jett Torrey Thrash

Mary Caldwell Judy Kelly Jim & Anne Veghte

Robert Caldwell Lenore Kimbrough Sara Vice

Lynn Chadbourne Anna Frances Lasley Peggie Worthey

Sydney Chadbourne Vincent Liss

Tami Malone Charles Tim Meador Military Duty: Andy Collier Arthur Merkle Sebastian Ewald

Marilyn Craig Lois Miles Brittany Kalbfleisch

Pamela Cress Mary Ann Paloncy Andy Wilson

Iglesia Bautista Dios Compasivo (El Salvador)

Week of January 26 – February 2

Sun. 26 9:00a ...................................... FUMC Worship (Dining Room)

10:00a ......................................................... Worship Service

11:30a ............. Congregational Dinner/Budget Presentation ..................................... (No Sunday School Classes) 12:15p ............................................................ BYF Gathering Mon. 27 11:30a ........................................................ Neighbors Lunch Wed. 29 6:30p ................................................................. Bible Study

Thu. 30 7:30a ........................................... Bible Study @ Ghostlight 7:00p ........................................... Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sun. 2 9:00a ...................................... FUMC Worship (Dining Room)

10:00a ................................. Worship Service w/Communion

11:15a ....................................................... Coffee Fellowship 11:30a ............................ Sunday School Classes / Activities

BYF Gathering today following the Congregational Dinner!

Neighbors Lunch Monday, Jan. 27 @ 11:30-12:30

The main offering will be Chili and Soup. We will need help with those as

well as the side dishes (corn bread, crackers, fresh fruits) and desserts.

Please check the sign-up sheet that is posted on the hallway bulletin

board. Thank you!

New Art Show in Fellowship Hall: Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio

A TRAVELING ART EXHIBIT

January 15 – February 29 For more information visit: www.aavag.org

First Baptist Church of Dayton

3rd

Sunday after epiphany

January 26, 2020

Our Mission Statement:

To celebrate God's love as a community of believers

in Jesus Christ through worship, education,

fellowship, and outreach to others.

111 W. Monument Avenue

Dayton OH 45402 937-222-4691

Fax: 937-222-0649 Pastor Kent’s Cell: (937) 344-7775

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