Welcome to First Baptist Church

Welcome to First Baptist Church of Clemson. We are so pleased that you are part of our congregation today.

We worship God as revealed in Jesus Christ and seek to provide our people both a sense of identity and belonging and a sense of direction and mission. We hope you will consider making First Baptist Clemson your church home.

As a family of Christian believers, this Church receives as new members all those professing faith in Christ and requesting baptism by immersion. This Church also receives members by transfer of letter from another church or by statement of previous membership in another church providing membership in that church required profession of faith in Christ and baptism in some form. Members may be received at any scheduled worship service.

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SERMON NOTES

This Week at First Baptist Church Welcome Seeking

Since God’s call to salvation is simultaneously the call to mission, every follower of Jesus Christ is a minister.

Every member of First Baptist is, therefore, a serving minister.

Our equipping ministers are: Rusty Brock, Senior Minister

rustyfbc@bellsouth.net

Casey Callahan, Minister of Students & Mission casey.fbc@gmail.com

Becky DeWitt, Interim Preschool Director of Discipleship fbccec@gmail.com

Lauren Evans, Interim Minister of Children leevans@g.clemson.edu

Tiffany Hamilton, Minister of Youth & Education tghfbc@aol.com

Richard Williamson, Interim Music Director richardwilliamsonmusic@charter.net

Our support team consists of: Donna Baun, Administrative Secretary

fbccsc@aol.com

Mike Church, Custodian a8chur@aol.com

Jane Dill, Organist jdill@swu.edu

Debbie Massey, Financial Secretary fbccfinsec@bellsouth.net

Cindy Hanvey, Custodian

Gwen Martin, Pianist

Louis Sardinas, Church Host sardinasl@nctv.com

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Sunday, February 10 9;00 AM Preteen Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service Children’s Worship (#103 & #104) 11:30 AM College Student Luncheon (FLC) Sunday Diners (Dyar’s Restaurant) 3:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (B#-5) 4:00 PM Children’s Ministry Team (OCR) 5:00 PM Marriage Enrichment Class (#217) Preteen Bible Study (#207) Youth Choir 5:45 PM Preteen Worship Preparation Youth Bible Study Monday, February 11 7:30 AM Men’s Morning Prayer Group (#102) 9:30 AM Monday Morning Bible Study (#212) 11:30 AM WMU Luncheon (FLC) 7:00 PM CSF Bible Study (Holy Trinity Episcopal) 7:30 PM Men’s Monday Night Basketball (FLC) Tuesday, February 12 9:00 AM Staff Meeting (OCR) 10:00 AM ESL (Basement) 7:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (#B-5)

Together in Worship

Celebrating Our Partnership in the Gospel February 10, 2013

The Gathering Mrs. Gwen Martin

Welcome to Worship Dr. Rusty Brock “We praise God with song and voice, with dance and laughter, and we greet one another with love.”

The Chiming of the Hour

*A Call to Worship The Chancel Choir

Rejoice!..........Williamson

The Lighting of the Candles Matthew McCaskill

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it." John 1:5

*A Hymn of Praise, No. 20 ODE TO JOY

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

The Preteen Chorus Mr. Jeff Bennett, Director

Thy Word……….Grant

The Reading of Holy Scripture

Luke 23:39-43 The Reverend Casey Callahan Philippians 1:3-6 Dr. Tiffany Hamilton

Choral Response The Chancel Choir

Lord, Here Am I………...Beck

A Heart for Mission Mrs. Ann Young

“Ministering to the Marginalized”

Congregational Response, No. 718 BEACH SPRING “Stir Your Church, O God, Our Father”

Make your church a living witness to the power of its Lord; Send us to the world around us with your Spirit and your Word:

To the inner city turmoil, to affluent suburbs too— To all those who need your message send us forth to tell of you.

Pastoral Prayer Dr. Brock

Broadcast on WCCP 104.9

First Baptist Church of Clemson 397 College Avenue Phone: (864)-654-2347 Clemson, SC 29631 Fax: (864)-653-4720 www.firstbaptistclemson.com Follow us on Facebook

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Wednesday, February 13 4:00 PM Earthcare Ministry Team (#102) 5:05 PM Family Fellowship Supper (FLC) 5:55 PM Ash Wednesday Service (Sanctuary) Children’s Bible Study (#206) Mission Friends (#109/#110) 7:05 PM Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday, February 14 6:45 PM Cooperative Student Fellowship (FLC) Friday, February 15 6:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous (#B-5)

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

4 year Olds through 2nd Grade

In the Children's Chapel (room #103/104), the children are learning about

elements of worship. Today's Bible lesson is The Forgiving King (Matthew 18:21-

35). Jesus tells us this story: Once there was a man who worked for a king. The

man asked the king for a lot of money, but promised to pay it all back. When the

king asked the man for the money back, the man didn't have it. The king was

going to sell everything the man owned, but instead, the king decided to forgive

the man. Later, the man ran into one of his friends who had borrowed a little

money from him. The man demanded his friend to pay back the money immedi-

ately. His friend did not have the money, so the man put him in jail. The king for-

gave the man for all the money he owed, but in turn, the man did not forgive his

friend for the small amount he owed. Jesus explains that God is like the king--God

forgives you a lot, so God wants you to always forgive other people. Our Bible

verse for today is "Be kind to everyone" 2 Timothy 2:24(NCV).

As one of CBF's field personnel, Brenda Lisenby works with Angel House

Rehabilitation & Education Center in Guangxi Province along China’s southern

border. Angel House is one of the few schools in the country designed specifically

to serve children with cerebral palsy.

WMU LUNCHEON – FEBRUARY 11 AT 11:30 AM

WMU will host a mission luncheon on Monday, February 11 at 11:30 in the

Family Life Center. Our featured speaker will be Shelley Thomas, Coordinator of

Healthy Learners of Allendale County. Healthy Learners began in 2005 and

serves financially disadvantaged elementary, middle, and high school students

who are either uninsured or underinsured. Transportation to and from school to

appointments is a unique and vital link to the successes of the Healthy Learner

program. CBF has also worked with Healthy Learners in its work in Allendale.

Please plan to join us and bring a friend. The cost of our meal will be $8 and

prepared by our church chef/host.

FAITH ON THE 5’s

Ash Wednesday Service - February 13, 2013

The congregation is invited to attend our Ash Wednesday Service as we usher in

the Lenten season and our journey to Easter. Through song, word, reflection, and

symbolism this worship is intended to guide our thoughts and prepare our hearts

to receive the forgiving grace of God.

Dinner begins at 5:05 PM. The menu will be Pork in a Madeira mushroom cream

sauce, white rice, lima beans, salad, rolls, and strawberry cake.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER OUR FAMILY OF FAITH

Doris Allen Lillian Cooley

Louise DuBose Cindy Hanvey Freida Olive

Ginny Skelton Hazel Trent

Jane Barnwell’s daughter-in-law Melba Blanton’s brother-in-law Billie Burch’s sons, Phil & Jeffrey

Becky Jo Clark’s sister-in-law Dan Ezell’s mother, Madge

OUR FAMILY OF FAITH

To Willie Archie in the death of his wife.

A Choir Anthem The Chancel Choir True Light……….Hampton

Troy Terry, baritone

The Sermon The Reverend Ellen Sechrest

“Remember Me”

*A Hymn of Response, No. 502 Newton

“Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound”

The Offertory Prayer Mr. Ron Young

A Musical Offering Jerrod Brown

Lord Jesus, Think on Me……….Damon

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Congregation

*Offering Our Gifts to God Congregation

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

*Words of Departing Dr. Brock

*Benediction Dr. Brock

*Postlude Mrs. Dill

*Those who are able may stand.

We extend a warm welcome to Rev. Ellen Sechrest who comes today as our guest preacher from Boulevard Baptist Church in Anderson, where she serves as Minister of Spiritual Formation & Missions.

We extend a warm welcome to all worshippers today.

Please ask an usher if you need an amplifying device.

All services are available on CD. Please call the church office for assistance.

Please place all unwanted or unused bulletins in the baskets provided at the exits.

THE FLOWERS placed in the sanctuary are given in memory of Patsy W. Matthews by Charles and Charlie Matthews.

Congregational Life Prayer Request Card The Worship of God

PRAYER REQUEST CARD MEN’S MONDAY MORNING PRAYER MINISTRY

and INTERCESSORY PRAYER ROOM MINISTRY

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God … shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7 Men’s Monday Morning Prayer team prays

for all known needs, near and far. Prayer Request Cards, along with those by

email, prayer phone, and website, are addressed each Monday morning.

Prayer Room Ministry volunteers sort and file all requests and pursue an hourly schedule of intercessory prayer.

Prayer Request: Check one: {Confidential ____; May share ____}

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Name and address of person being prayed for (if appropriate):

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May a note of encouragement be mailed? Y N (circle one) Is this person a member/attendee of FBC? Y N (circle one) Person making request: ___________________________Phone______________

Relationship to person being prayed for: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

Place written request in the Offering Plate or one of the Prayer Room Request Boxes in Lobby.

Prayer Ministry volunteers pledge confidentiality.

Additional Information:_______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Serving

THOSE SERVING SUNDAY February 17, 2013

DEACON ON CALL February 16-17, 2013

Tim Dunmyer 654-5000

EXTENDED CARE WORKERS Suzi Swann

Emily Gooding Paid Nursery Teacher

HEAD USHER & UNLOCKING CHURCH

Chuck Lee

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP Russ Marion Peggy Cover

ACOLYTE Matthew McCaskill

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Sunday Receipts for February 3, 2013 Sunday School Attendance 224 Ministry Budget Offering $ 25,490.77 Building Fund Principal $ 10,264.82 Building Principal Balance after Payment $ 2,065,693.85 Ministry Budget Giving Y-T-D $ 94,714.17 Projected Y-T-D needed to meet Annual Budget $ 91,826.92 Net Giving Y-T-D** $ 2,887.25 *Net giving projects the end of the year budget shortfall and

is not a current expense shortfall. Actual revenues minus expenditures are published the start of each month.