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FIFTH OF May 2, 2021 at 11:00 am

WE GATHER TO PRAISE GOD Music Notes CHIMING OF THE HOUR Much of the music used in today’s worship service will be excerpts from “Der WELCOME Rev. Katie Callaway & Rev. John Callaway Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubilieret” (Heaven Laughs! Earth Exults) by INVOCATION . This work is Bach’s 31st PRELUDE - “Sonata” from No. 31 by Johann Sebastian Bach church cantata and was North Carolina Baroque Orchestra written for the first day of the season. It was first performed in CALL TO WORSHIP - Psalm 22:25-31 Ellen Davis, Lay Reader , Germany, on April 21, 1715 and later - “Christ Is Risen, Shout Hosanna” Tune: HYMN TO JOY reworked for performances in . The work is scored for five Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! part choir, large Celebrate this day of days! orchestra, and soprano, tenor, and bass soloists. Christ is risen! Hush in wonder: All creation is amazed. In the desert all surrounding, Guest Musicians See, a spreading tree has grown. Healing leaves of grace abounding Today we welcome the Bring a taste of love unknown. choir of Wake Forest University from Winston Salem, NC. They are Christ is risen! Raise your spirits under the direction of Dr. From the caverns of despair. Christopher Gilliam and Walk with gladness in the morning. accompanied by the North See what love can do and dare. Carolina Baroque Orchestra. The choral Drink the wine of resurrection, program at Wake Not a servant, but a friend. encompasses a large is our strong companion. Concert Choir and a smaller Chamber Choir. Joy and peace shall never end. Their motto, “Pro Humanitate” (For Christ is risen! Earth and heaven Humanity), is a calling to Nevermore shall be the same. use knowledge, talents, and compassion to better Break the bread of new creation the lives of others. The Where the world is still in pain. ensembles in the Music Tell its grim, demonic chorus: Department are open to “Christ is risen! Get you gone!” ALL Wake Forest University students. God the First and Last is with us. Sing hosanna, everyone! Text by Brian Wren

WE LISTEN TO GOD Guest Proclaimer FIRST LESSON - Acts 8:26-40 Today we welcome Rev. Junia Joplin (June) to our virtual pulpit. June HOMILY - “Beyond the Binary” Rev. June Joplin received a Bachelor of Arts from Appalachian ANTHEM - “Hallelujah” from Christ on the Mount of Olives State University and a Master of Divinity from by Ludwig Van Beethoven the Baptist Theological Wake Forest University Choir & Seminary at Richmond, North Carolina Baroque Ensemble Virginia. She is a past recipient of the Canada 150 Community Leader Hallelujah! unto God’s almighty Son. Award and has been Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choirs, named one of Canada’s In holy songs of joy. top 25 Women of Influence in 2021. June is Man, proclaim his grace and glory! a member of Good Faith Hallelujah! unto God’s almighty Son. Media’s strategic board, Praise the Lord in holy songs of joy. and she works with Transmission Ministry Collective to Original German text by Franz Xaver Huber provide support to trans seminarians & clergy. SECOND LESSON - 1 John 4:7-9, 19-21 June currently serves as Associate Pastor of Programs and HOMILY - “To the Table” Rev. John Callaway Congregational Care at the Metropolitan Community Church in WE RESPOND TO GOD Toronto, Canada. HOLY COMMUNION Communion COMMUNION MUSIC - “Letzte Stunde, brich herein” from Cantata No. 31 Today we will observe by Johann Sebastian Bach Holy Communion. For Brianna Coppolino, Soprano your safety during this time of pandemic, individually wrapped Last hour, break forth to press closed my eyes! cups with wafers on top Let me gaze upon Jesus’ joyous glow and his bright light. have been placed in the Let me be like the angels! Last hour, break forth! cup holders of the pews. We will partake of these elements at a designated Original German Text by time in the service. When you have finished, please place your empty OFFERTORY - “Der Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubilieret” from Cantata No. 31 container back in the cup by Johann Sebastian Bach holder for the deacons to Wake Forest University Choir & collect after the service. North Carolina Baroque Ensemble

Heaven laughs! Earth exults And all she bears in her lap; The Creator lives! The Highest triumphs And is freed from the bonds of death. He who has selected the grave for rest, The Holy One, cannot be corrupted. Scan to give. Original German Text by Salomon Franck DOXOLOGY Tune: Giving Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; If you would like to participate in worship by Praise God above, you heavenly host; giving monetarily, you Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. may place a donation in the offering plate near the doors of the sanctuary, PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE - You are invited to respond to the petitions of scan the QR code, or click the prayer by saying, “Hear our prayer.” “online giving” on our website: LORD’S PRAYER www.fbc-sav.org. You may also mail a contribution directly to Our Father, who art in heaven, PO Box 9551 Hallowed be thy name. Savannah, GA 31412. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Liturgical Season Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins First Baptist Church As we forgive those who sin against us. follows the liturgical seasons of the Christian And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Year as a means of For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, marking time together. Forever and ever. Amen. We are currently in the season of Eastertide, celebrating Christ’s power RESPONSE - “” from Cantata No. 31 by Johann Sebastian Bach over death and sin. Wake Forest University Choir & The liturgical colors for the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra season are white and gold.

We eat and live well on the true Easter bread, COVID-19 Reminders The old leaven shall not exist next to the word of grace. Christ will be our food and nourish the soul alone. We are currently in Phase Faith will live in no other way. Hallelujah! One of our Reopening Plan. Please remember to wear a mask and maintain Original German Text by social distancing while in the sanctuary. Also, please follow the directions of the WE GO TO SERVE GOD ushers for entering and exiting the building. Thank you for your cooperation. INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

TIME OF RESPONSE - You are invited to participate by engaging in the Serving Today comments section of the Facebook Live broadcast. Tricia Kilgore, Video John Rabun, Audio PASTORAL BENEDICTION FBC Deacons

POSTLUDE - “Christ lag in Todesbanden” by Johann Sebastian Bach Dr. Justin L. Addington, Organ Permission to reprint and stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license #736838-A. All rights reserved. About Our Church

First Baptist Church is a welcoming congregation located in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. We believe Jesus treated everyone with a spirit of love and equality. Therefore, we accept every individual without regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. We affirm all persons as created in the image of God. At First Baptist Church, individuals can find family, families can find community, the injured can find healing, and all can seek truth and justice. We labor together in love for each other, our community, our world, and our God. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcomed, you are accepted, you are loved.

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Rev. Katie Callaway Co-Pastor [email protected]

Rev. John Callaway Co-Pastor [email protected]

Dr. Justin Addington Minister of Music [email protected]

Abigail Belote Office Coordinator [email protected]