First Baptist Church of Lenoir at Worship Offertory January 26, 2020 *Doxology OLD 100th “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here Chiming of the Hour below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen” Welcome Rev. Josh Hughes *New Testament Lesson 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (page 1772) Invocation Rev. Hughes Leader: This is the Word of the Lord for the people of the world. Prelude “Majesty and Glory of Your Name” People: Thanks be to God. Carla Reid, Pianist Anthem “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” arr. Pederson *Call to Worship Dr. Thomas Hinton Sermon “God’s Greatest Liability” Rev. Hughes Leader: As we worship, let us pray for unity within the church. People: Forgive us when our human urge for power prevails over Your *Hymn of Invitation 350 “The Church’s One Foundation ” AURELIA will. Leader: For those who work to create unity in the church, we give you thanks. *Benediction Rev. Hughes People: We pray that you will bring reformation and renewal to our church May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. in every age. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. *Hymn 354 “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” ST. THOMAS (The Children come forward for the Children’s Sermon) *The Congregation Singing (tune: “For the Beauty of the Earth”) Children’s Sermon Becca Lawing “For the church that evermore Lifteth holy hands above, Off’ring up on ev’ry shore Her pure sacrifice of love: *Old Testament Lesson Psalm 27 (page 864) Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. Leader: This is the Word of the Lord for the people of the world. *Postlude People: Thanks be to God. Ministry of Prayer Rev. Hughes Organist: Todd Wright (*Congregation Standing) *Offertory Hymn 301 “I Am Resolved” RESOLUTION *Offertory Prayer Bill Wakefield Acolyte: Collis Bentley Alternate: Lindsay Reid To Our Guests: Thank you for strengthening us with your presence this morning. It is our deep desire that you experience true worship with us. Please fill out a guest card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate so that we may connect with you this week. If you would like to become a member of this congregation, you are invited to share your decision during the singing of the Hymn of Invitation. If you have not made a profession of faith, we invite you to do so and receive baptism. If you would like to join by a statement of your faith, our church will honor your previous baptism and confirmation from any other Christian community. Everyone is invited to use this time to reflect upon their relationship with God and their commitment to Christian service. Weekly Schedule Sunday Wednesday Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Family Night Dinner Served 5:15-6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. (Reservations – 758-8428) Handbells 5:00 p.m. Children’s Mission Activities 6:00 p.m. Youth Program Adult Bible Study/Youth Activities 6:15 p.m. Snack Supper 6:00 p.m. Children’s Choirs 6:30 p.m. Study and Activities 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. Our services are aired on Cable Channel 191 on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. and are live-streamed 24/7 on fbclenoir.com. In addition to giving during the Offertory, you may now give at fbclenoir.com or by texting “fbclenoir” to 73256. First Baptist Church of Lenoir Phone: (828) 758-8428 Rev. Josh Hughes, Senior Minister 304 Main Street, NW E-Mail: [email protected] Dr. Thomas Hinton, Minister of Music & Youth Rebecca Lawing. Children’s Minister Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 Website: www.fbclenoir.com Dr. David B. Smith, Minister of Pastoral Care Rev. Fred Barnes, Pastor Emeritus .