WORSHIP NOTES

We welcome guests worshipping with us. Learning experiences for preschool children and infants are offered during the worship hour in the children’s building. Large print bulletins with and enhanced hearing aids are available for use in this service. An usher can assist you with these and any other needs you might have. We are very glad you are here.

To learn more about the life and ministry of First Baptist Church of Asheville, guests are invited to connect with one of the ministers at the doors of the sanctuary following the service. Guests may also complete the Connect Now card in the bulletin and place it in the plate during the offertory. The ministry staff will be in touch in writing or by phone this week. We want to know you and share more about this congregation with you.

Reformation Sunday is the day followers of Jesus remember and celebrate the spiritual renewal of the church which was sparked by Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 theses of faith on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517. This renewal gave birth to the Protestant expression of the Christian faith. The color red symbolizes the fiery renewal of the Holy Spirit.

Leaders in worship include the Adult Choir, directed by Robert Summerell, and Beattie Logan- deacon of the week.

You may view today’s and past sanctuary worship services at www.fbca.net on the Video page accessed through the Worship tab. Audio files of sermons are available on our website, and sermons on CD may be ordered through the church office.

Ministry Leaders Freedom Mr. Tate Addis Organist Rev. David Blackmon Coordinating Pastor Rev. Tommy Bratton Minister of Christian Formation Friendship Rev. Leah Brown Minister with Senior Adults Dr. Casey Callahan Minister with Students Dr. Mack Dennis Pastor Faith Rev. Eddie L. Morgan Ministry Associate Rev. Clark Sorrells Minister of Music Rev. Karen Sorrells Associate Minister of Music Rev. Amy Stertz Minister with Children and Families Sanctuary Worship First Baptist Church of Asheville First Baptist Church of Asheville Proclaiming God’s Word October 28, 2018 11:00 a.m. Old Testament Lesson Jeremiah 31: 7-14 Molly Gorsuch Sunday Anthem Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal Traditional Chiming of the Hour arr. Alice Parker Singing God’s Praise Hark, I hear the harps eternal ringing on the farther shore, * 319 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN As I near those swollen waters, With their deep and solemn roar.

*Invocation Leah Brown Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah Praise the Lamb; This day, we lift our hearts in one voice as we pray, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Glory to the great I AM. Almighty God, who is the protector of all who trust in you, without whose grace no one is able to do anything, And my soul though stained with sorrow, fading as the light of day, or to stand before you: Passes swiftly o’er those waters to the city far away. Richly grant us your mercy, that by your holy inspiration we may think what is right Souls have crossed before me, saintly, to that land of perfect rest; and by your power may perform the same; And I hear them singing faintly in the mansions of the blest. for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Martin Luther, 1526

Sermon Singing Freedom while Shackled and Chained Amy Chilton Responsive Reading Leah Brown

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Responding to God’s Promises Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Prayers of the People Tommy Bratton There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, Invitation to Discipleship the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at the break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, *Hymn of Response 418 A Mighty Fortress is our God EIN’ FESTE BURG the earth melts. Come and see the works of the Lord, Response through Tithes and Offerings the desolations he has brought upon the earth. Offertory A Mighty Fortress is our God Jan Bender He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear, *Hymn 706 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD 100TH he burns the shields with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God; *Prayer of Dedication Beattie Logan I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Opportunities for Continued Response Sharing God’s Peace Postlude Wir gläuben all an einen Gott, BWV 680 J.S. Bach *Sharing Peace Amy Stertz Benediction *Hymn of Peace 159 Fairest Lord Jesus ST. ELIZABETH *Those who are able will stand.