5 days ago ... of his life where he is consistently resisting or disobeying the ... Lord God, I hear
thee calling, come now, abide with me. ... Mark Hayes.
First Baptist Church Athens, Georgia
THE WORSHIP OF GOD January 26, 2014 Third Sunday After Epiphany Creative Brooding No one should be surprised at the difficulty of faith, if there is some part of his life where he is consistently resisting or disobeying the commandment of Jesus. Is there some part of your life which you are refusing to surrender at his behest–some sinful passion, maybe, or some animosity, some hope, perhaps your ambition or your reason? If so, you must not be surprised that you have not received the Holy Spirit, that prayer is difficult, or that your request for faith remains unanswered…How can you hope to enter communion with him when at some point in your life you are running away from him? –Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
Ringing the Trinity Invitation to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Baxley Prelude: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms . . . . . . . . . . arr. Anthony Giamanco Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Granger * Hymn 476: You Walk Along Our Shoreline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AURELIA Lesson from the Psalter: Psalm 27:1, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Coe
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem: Who At My Door Is Standing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K. Lee Scott Youth Choir; Caleb Hopkins, director
Who at my door is standing, there patiently drawing near, who entrance is demanding? Whose is the voice I hear? Sweetly the tones are falling: “Now open the door for me! If thou wilt heed my calling, I will abide with thee.” Within, the rooms are darken’d, all filled with dust and sin; how shameful, how unworthy for Christ to enter in. Yet, the tones are falling: “Now open the door for me! If thou wilt heed my calling, I will abide with thee.” Door of my heart, I hasten! Thee will I open wide. Though he rebuke and chasten, He shall with me abide. Sweetly the tones are falling: “Now open the door for me!” Lord God, I hear thee calling, come now, abide with me. Dear Lord, abide with me!
The Call to Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Baxley The Prayers of the People Spoken Prayer for Faithfulness to Christ in Selection of Deacons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buddy Snow Silent Prayers Sung Response I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus; no turning back, no turning back.
Garo Christians, 1959
Spoken Prayer for Faithfulness to Christ in Our Service in This Church . . . . . . . . . Jill Dawson Silent Prayers Sung Response Spoken Prayer for Faithfulness to Christ’s Call in All of Our Lives . . . . . . . . . . . Cindy Haygood Silent Prayers Sung Response
Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
* Hymn 510: Lord, Here Am I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BECK
At this time, children grades K-2 are invited to depart for Children’s Church through the pulpit-side door at the front of the sanctuary. Parents may pick up in room E312 on the third floor elementary hallway immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service.
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 4:17-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Baxley
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem: Softly and Tenderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Hayes Emily Skilling, soloist Sermon: Leaving to Follow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Baxley * Hymn of Response 473: Will You Come and Follow Me . . . . . KELVINGROVE * Prayer of Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jimmy Bryant, Deacon Offertory: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Gail Smith (with Vivaldi’s La Primavera) * Response of the People: Doxology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OLD 100TH 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.
* Recognition of Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Baxley * Benediction * Postlude: Every Time I Feel the Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. John Carter * Those who are able, please stand.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of John H. Thomason who went to his heavenly home on January 25, 2003. They are given by his wife, Jackie Thomason, and their children and grandchildren. CO-DEACONS OF THE WEEK: January 26-February 1, 2014 Jimmy Bryant
Dallas Cannady
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: January 26-February 2, 2014 Sunday January 26 9:15 a.m. Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship - Fanning Foyer 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Worship Service - Sanctuary Children’s Church 1:30 p.m. Sunday School at Denney Tower 5:00 p.m. Adult Handbells - Handbell Room 5:15 p.m. Youth Choir - Choir Room 6:00 p.m. Youth Activities 7:00 p.m. Sunday @7 - College Students - College Room Monday January 27 2:00 p.m. Staff Meeting - Farrall Conference Room Tuesday January 28 10:30 a.m. MEF Circle - Joe Callaway Class 12:00 noon Tuesday Noon Bible Study - E-113 Studies in Genesis: Led by Paul Baxley 7:00-8:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 22 - Room 304 Wednesday January 29 5:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Dinner - Fellowship Hall 5:45 p.m. Gather for Prayer and Announcements 5:45-7:15 p.m. Children’s Choirs & Missions 5:45-6:25 p.m. Children’s Choirs 6:30-7:15 p.m. Mission Kids 6:00-6:50 p.m. Adult Discipleship: Option 1: Studies in Genesis - Sanctuary Led by Paul Baxley Option 2: Living the Questions 2.0: Honoring Creation - E-108/109 Led by Frank Granger Option 3: Small Group Study for Women Facilitated by Sherri Divers - College Room - F-319 6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Activities - Yard Sale Set-Up 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room Saturday February 1 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Youth Yard Sale - Fellowship Hall Sunday February 2 9:15 a.m. Coffee, Donuts and Fellowship - Fanning Foyer 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Worship Service - Sanctuary Children’s Church 12:00 noon College Luncheon - Fellowship Hall 1:30 p.m. Sunday School at Denney Tower 5:15 p.m. Family Care Prayer Group - E-111 6:00 p.m. SOUPer Bowl Party for Youth & Parents in the Youth Area 6:00 p.m. College Students meet at the Grangers The Mission of First Baptist Church Athens is to share the love and message of Jesus Christ through Worship, Missions, and Spiritual Growth. The Core Values of First Baptist Church Athens: We are Christ Centered and Biblically Based. We value Acceptance, Caring, Accountability, and Growth.
The service is broadcast over WGAU 1340 AM.
Paul Baxley
Senior Minister
MINISTERS
Frank Granger
Minister of Christian Community
Brandon Pendry
Minister of Youth and Mission
Randy Brittain Minister of Music
Anne Brittain
O rganist/Music Associate
Hannah Coe
Minister of Children
Jon Appleton Pastor Emeritus
355 PULASKI STREET, ATHENS, GEORGIA 30601-2860 • 706-548-1359 • Fax: 706-548-2302
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
www.firstbaptistathens.org
