THE WORSHIP OF GOD PRAYER OF CONFESSION and ASSURANCE OF GRACE Mr. Beddingfield SENDING

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATION Sweet Hour of Prayer SWEET HOUR LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY Mr. Beddingfield Phillip Morrow, piano BENEDICTION Ad. fr. John Claypool August 8, 2021 Memorial Baptist Church Ten O’clock in the Morning Buies Creek, North Carolina Go now into God’s world as those who are called to be God’s people, PROCLAIMING 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, Christ is ready to nourish and care for everyone. NEW TESTAMENT I Corinthians 11: 17-34 Cherry DeVane and by God’s love, fully revealed in Jesus Christ, you are being redeemed, Just as he made his way to us, we must overcome our pride All who eat and drink without discerning the body now and forevermore. Amen. and make our way to him. eat and drink judgment against themselves ~ Artist Milen Litchkov POSTLUDE Rejoice, the Lord Is King arr. James Mansfield SERMON Which Body? Mr. Beddingfield Mrs. McClain, organ with Bob Cisneros, Deacon GATHERING Please remain seated until you are dismissed by an usher Thank you for wearing a mask (the CDC and State health authorities and exit quickly through the foyer doors to the courtyard. recommend masks to be worn inside regardless of vaccination status). Offering plates are on the tables in the foyer as you leave. Masks and hand sanitizer are available from an usher if you need them. RESPONDING Thank you for your cooperation! Pews are marked for social distancing guidelines, or if you prefer an usher can assist you with seating. MUSIC FOR REFLECTION Come to Jesus Mindy Smith Meghan Beddingfield, guitar and lead vocal Ed Beddingfield, guitar and vocal WELCOMING MUSIC Oh, my baby, when you’re older PRAYER FOR OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Maybe then you’ll understand GREETING Edward Beddingfield, Pastor Members: David Price, Bob and Jeanne Barker, Mary Lou Ellen, Ofelia Hoyle, You have angels to dance around your shoulders ‘Cause at times in life you need a loving hand. Linda Smith, Pauline Calloway HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS John Rouse, Regathering Committee

Oh, my baby, when you’re praying Family and Friends: Isaac Das and fiancé Clarissa Wheeler, Andy Langston PRELUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee arr. Lani Smith Leave your burden by my door (friend of Alisha Das), Family of Joseph Das, Mary McClain (mother of Greg McClain), Anne McClain, organ You have Jesus standing by your bedside Mrs. McClain’s brother (Ted) and two sisters (Betty and Carolyn), Billy Tomlinson To keep you calm, to keep you safe, away from harm. (father of Meredith Williams, Lynchburg SC), Leigh Buffkin (cousin of Ashley Nelson), INVOCATION Mr. Beddingfield James DeSopo (brother of Pam Jonas), Casey Adams (daughter of Donna Penny), Jamie Chorus: Ad. fr. a prayer by American Baptist minister, Reed (daughter of Darla Reed), Roberta Blackwell (sister of Anne McClain) theologian, professor and social gospel advocate Worry not my daughters, worry not my sons Walter Rauschenbusch, 1861-1918 Child, when life don’t seem worth living Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle (Shallotte): Pat Stiller Come to Jesus and let him hold you in his arms. Lord God of all times and places and peoples, Oak Hill Assisted Living Center (Angier): Ester Howard and Frances McQuade as we gather in worship today we pray for your Church, which is set Oh, my baby, when you’re crying amid the perplexities of a difficult time and face to face with new challenges. Never hide your face from me Baptize us afresh in the life-giving Spirit of Jesus. I have conquered hell and driven out the demons Prayers of Comfort are extended to the family of Colon Jackson in his death on Bestow upon us a greater commitment to duty, I have come with a life to set you free. Wednesday, August 4th. a swifter compassion for suffering, and an utter loyalty to your will. Help us to proclaim boldly the coming of your kingdom. Oh, my baby, when you’re dying Put upon our lips and lives the ancient gospel of our Lord. Believe the healing of his hand Fill us with the prophets’ scorn of oppression, Here in heaven we will wait for your arrival along with a Christlike tenderness for the heavy laden and downtrodden. Here in heaven you will finally understand. Deacons for August: Bob Cisneros and Al Hardison Help us to turn from seeking our own life, lest we lose it, and strengthen us to give up our life to others so that, like our crucified Lord, Deacons for September: Bo Snell and (need deacon volunteer) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and The Lord’s Prayer Mr. Beddingfield we may mount up by the path of the cross to a higher glory;

through the same Jesus Christ our Lord we pray, Amen. Siu-Ki Wong, Brandon Brown, Beverley Howard INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND THE LORD’s TABLE Ushers Today: and Matthew Sadler

ANTIPHON Pie Jesu Andrew Lloyd Webber INSTRUMENTAL CALL TO COMMUNION Mrs. McClain Ushers for August 15: Jeff Pope, Derek Hogan, Ron McLamb and Susan Morrow and Izzy Morrow, duet Josh Taylor Merciful Jesus, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. HOLY COMMUNION Merciful Jesus, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. If you did not receive a communion cup when you entered, l please raise your hand and a deacon will bring you one. Kid’s Church Teacher Today: Lisa Lanier Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Please take the spent cup with you and leave it in Grant them everlasting rest. Kid’s Church Teacher August 15: Cherry DeVane the receptacle in the foyer as you leave.

TODAY, August 8th Regathering Recommendations Updated August 3, 2021* Friends Class - Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. (Zoom)

Sarah’s Open Door Class - Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (Zoom) 1. Masks: Thank you for wearing a mask in worship and whenever you are in Indoor Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) the Memorial Baptist Church facilities. The CDC and State health authorities MBC Kid’s Church: 10:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall/Playground) recommend that everyone regardless of vaccination status wear masks while indoors. Masks and hand sanitizer are available in the foyer. MONDAY, August 9th 2. Entry/seating/exit: Continue to enter through the front doors and main Deacon’s Meeting: 7:00 p.m. (Zoom) foyer. You do not need to wait to be seated, but thank you for respecting

th socially distanced seating. Please exit one row at a time at the ushers’ direction WEDNESDAY, August 11 and proceed immediately to the outdoor courtyard to visit. Missions Committee Meeting: 7:00 p.m. 3. Singing: No congregational singing or choir at this time. The music staff will th revisit this issue prior to the next scheduled choir rehearsal in late August. THURSDAY, August 12 Nominating Committee Meeting: 6:30 p.m. (Zoom) 4. Early service: Postponed until later in the fall, depending on the decline of the current Delta variant surge.

5. Sunday School: Classes are invited to continue under current guidelines, AUGUST meeting in the church if you choose, but thank you for wearing a mask and 15 Friends Class - Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. (Zoom) maintaining social distance. Sarah’s Open Door Class - Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (Zoom) Indoor Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) 6. Children: Continue outdoor Sunday School during morning worship. Home Bible study lessons resume weekly in September; check the green tub at the MBC Kid’s Church: 10:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall/Playground) portico door.

18 * No Wednesday Night Activities 7. Youth: Sunday School at 11:00 following morning worship. Youth group Sunday evening at 6:00 in or outside at the Memorial Family Center. 22 Friends Class - Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. (Zoom) Sarah’s Open Door Class - Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. (Zoom) 8. Wednesday night activities: Children’s Choir via Zoom resumes Sept 1 at Indoor Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. (Sanctuary) 5:00, and adult Bible study via Zoom at 7:00. Other activities postponed until further notice, to be reviewed when the Delta variant surge declines. MBC Kid’s Church: 10:00 a.m. (Fellowship Hall/Playground) Youth Gathering: 7:00 p.m. (Food & Fellowship) 9. Stokes: Masks are requested for staff and parents in public areas of the building. Parents and children enter and exit through Stokes doors. Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost 10. Portico door: We will try leaving the door unlocked on weekdays, subject to continued observance of other health and safety protocols. August 8, 2021

*Effective provisionally. Will be considered by the deacons at their monthly meeting on August 9. 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 Campbell University Street Fair 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 Tuesday, August 24th love; if you need help; whoever you are and whatever your circumstances,

If you are interested in helping with this event in any way, we open the door and in the name of Jesus bid you come. please contact Meredith Lanier.

Memorial Baptist Church 271 Leslie Campbell Avenue/P.O. Box 485 The Rev. Edward Beddingfield, Pastor Buies Creek, NC 27506 Meredith Lanier, Associate Pastor

Telephone: 910-893-4162 Fax: 910-893-2167 Dr. Phillip and Susan Morrow, Ministers of Music Website: www.memorialbcnc.org Anne McClain, Organist email: [email protected] Mariamarta Conrad, Worship Assistant Ashley Nelson, Administrative Assistant Church Office Hours: Monday- Friday: 9am - 5pm Wayne Smith, Custodian “Jesus Feeds the Hungry,” by Bulgarian artist Milen Litchkov (b. 1972). Other Staff: By Appointment