Lines and

Spaces

A Word from the Stand . . .

Rehearsal Order:

Christmas Music

Preview

Service Preview

All Creation

Worships You

He Never Failed

Me Yet

Rock of Ages

(listen)

Anthem List

October 2—Lord’s

Supper

Come Share the

Lord AND Newton

Book pg. 57

October 9

All Creation

Worships You

October 16

He Never Failed Me

Yet

FIRST BAPTIST

CHURCH

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

A Weekly Newsletter for The Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church

To the greatest choir in South-

east Arkansas: Repetition can be a great deadener. Some-

times worship falls into that deadly rut,

losing its freshness and excitement.

But no matter how many times I repeat it,

thank you does not begin to express my

gratitude to you and your leadership last

Sunday. I have heard nothing but praises

(see page 2 for a couple) of your singing

and presentation. Thank you for your help

in making this service so special. Your

contribution made it a worthy day, not

only for me but for all those in attendance.

May God bless you as we continue to

celebrate His love through music.

Christmas Music Preview. Tonight, I am so excited to introduce the

music and ministry we will share this

Christmas. Some of this music has been

done in years past and several pieces are

new. The music is in the manila envelopes

in order to keep the Christmas music

separate from our regular music. All the

music is in alphabetical order to aid in

quickly locating the pieces for rehearsals.

Prior to the presentation date, we will re-

order the music for presentation.

Special Note: The piece, “God Is Near”

will be used each Sunday of Advent to

aid in the lighting of the Advent Wreath.

This piece is in your Christmas envelope

for that purpose, not the presentation.

This year’s presentation, “The Joy of

Christmas,” will be on DECEMBER 11

at 6:00 p.m. The first Christmas Music

rehearsal is next Wednesday, October 5 at

6:45 p.m. with two (2) Bonus Rehearsals,

November 6 and December 10.

A complete rehearsal schedule is in the

packet. Please note that it is suitable for

hanging on your refrigerator. If it appears

more time is needed, I will let you know

ASAP. If we have great attendance at the

rehearsals listed, I truly believe we will be

ready to sing on the Sunday Morning’s of

December as well as the Christmas pres-

entation on the 11th.

Thank you in advance for the powerful

ministry you will offer as we celebrate the

Christ of Christmas this year. Thank you

for being fully engaged in rehearsals, for

working outside of rehearsals, for singing

on Sundays, and for continuing to nurture

your own walk with the Lord. Remember,

we don’t just sing, we lead worship!

Celebrating the JOY of Christmas!

Reminder . . .

The Lord’s Supper

Morning Worship

October 2, 2011

Page 2 Lines and Spaces

Birthdays &

Anniversaries

2—Katie & Don Best

2—James & Frances House

3—Billie Minton

3—Zelda Hoaglan

4—Barbara Miller

8—Vernon & Lisa Walker

8—Win Trafford

9—Dick Thompson

9—DeDe Foster

21—Earl Keaton

24—Linda & Billy Kittler

24—Marcie Stom

Please remember your

fellow choir members

in prayer this week:

Linda Kittler

Katie Best

Bereavement for Don Grimm in the

loss of his wife, Molly.

Charles, Earl Keaton’s father

Our Nation

If you have a prayer need, please fill out

the pink form and give to Bro. Bryan.

Mystery

Choir

Member

Here is a list of our “mystery” choir mem-

ber’s favorites. See if you can guess who it

is:

Ice Cream: Chocolate

Pizza topping: Sausage

Restaurant: Chili’s

TV Program: NCIS, CSI, Psych

Radio Station: 94.1

Song, Hymn or Chorus:

In Christ Alone (Getty)

Christian Singer: The Seminarians

This person’s identity will be revealed in

next week’s Lines and Spaces.

Last Week’s Mystery Choir Member:

Pat Bethea

October 2

Observance of the Lord’s Supper in

morning worship service.

October 30

2nd Annual “Trunk or Treat”

November 6

Christmas Music BONUS Rehearsal;

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

December 10

Christmas Music BONUS Rehearsal;

3:00 p.m.

December 11

“The Joy of Christmas” Presentation;

6:00 p.m.

Dates to Remember!

Bro. Bryan:

I wanted to let you know

that the program

on Sunday

was so wonderful. I’d

like to

thank you, the musicians, the

choir and the narra

tors for

an outstanding morning.

Grate

fully,

Selma Coyle

I wanted to share with you some of the “fan” mail we received about the

Newton program.

Dear Bryan:

I would like to thank you and all

of those who participated in the

beautiful music Sunday on the life

of John Newton. It was really

wonderful and I appreciated all of

you! ~Pat Crain

Page 3 Lines and Spaces

Weekly

Devotion

September

Scripture:

“Let them

praise the

name of the

Lord, for His

name alone

is exalted.”

Psalm 148:13

Find us on

Facebook.

Search “FBC

Music” and

join the page.

Question:

Why do people shake hands?

Scripture:

James 1:22

* * * * *

L ong ago, men often carried weap-

ons in their right hand. It you

wanted to show that you were

friendly, you held out your empty right

hand so that the other person could see

that your weren’t holding a weapon. That

person held out his empty right hand to

show you the same thing. To keep each

other from reaching for a hidden weapon,

you would grab each other hand’s and

hold them for a moment until you were

sure of friendly feelings. Although no

one knows for sure, some people think

that the hands were shaken up and down

so that if either man had a weapon hid-

den up his sleeve, it would fall out.

Shaking hands is a pleasant way to greet

people, compared to the custom in Tibet.

In that country, bumping heads together

used to be part of the official greeting

when to people met!

So What?

Holding you hand out in friendship is an

action that Jesus likes. He want us to be

king and caring toward each other. The

Bible says:

“Be doers of the word, and not hearers

only.” —James 1:22, NKJV

We share Christian love best when we

show it instead of just talking about it.

For example, suppose a [visitor was

wondering the halls of the church. If you

told them, “Keep looking, you’ll eventu-

ally find where you need to be,” and

walked away, you would be telling but

not showing. It would please God much

more if you would ask, “Why don’t you

come join my Sunday School class?”]

Offer a helping hand—not just a helping

word—whenever you can.

Taken from "Did You Know Devotions" by Nancy S. Hill

pg. 278; © copyright 2002 by Nancy S. Hill

Editor’s note: bracketed area indicates a change from

the original scenario.

Did You Know?

Promises from God’s Word

God’s Promise from Psalm 30:5 (NCV)

“Crying may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

What Does This Mean For Me?

There are sad things that happen in this world, and everyone goes through

times when they feel sad. When you trust God, you know that sooner or later

God will bring joy back into your life, and your sadness can end.

6501 S Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Phone: 870-534-4741 Fax: 870-534-4743

Email: bbolton@cablelynx.com

FIRST BAPTIST

CHURCH

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

“Excellence in all things, and all things to the glory of God.”

Choir Officers

Barbara White President

Win Trafford Vice-President

Ann Smith Secretary

Marcie Stom Treasurer

Cuba Keaton Robe Coordinator

Lisa Grigg Social Coordinator

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Section Leaders

Soprano

Pat Bethea Alto

Horace Green Tenor

Bass

Worship Preview for September 28, 2011 Preparation for Worship ......................................................................... Instrumentalists

Organ Prelude ............................................................................................... Janine Tiner

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Responsive Reading—His Faithfulness, Grace, Love, Mercy (printed in worship guide)

Welcome to Worship .................................................................................. Bryan Bolton

Giving of the Right Hand of Christian Fellowship

Hymn No. 54—Great Is Thy Faithfulness .......................................... FAITHFULNESS [Sing all stanzas; Optional last chorus setting; Choral tag]

Invocation ............................................................................................................... Pastor

Series Interpretation ............... Malachi: A Call to Return .................................... Pastor

“Return to God’s Faithful Love”

(Malachi 1:1-5)

Morning by Morning New Mercies I See

Offertory Hymn—O to Be Like Thee ........................... Alternate tune: ORWIGSBURG

(text printed in worship guide)

Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Prayer ........................................................................................ Layperson

Choral Offering—Come Share the Lord...................................... Arr. Roland Tabell

Sanctuary Choir

Observance of the Lord’s Supper

The Body Broken

The Blood Shed

Choral Response—There Is a Fountain .................................... Arr. Glenn Christianson

Sanctuary Choir

All I Have Needed Thy Hand Hath Provided

Hymn No. 208—Love Divine, All Loves Excelling ........................................ BEECHER

(Stanzas 1, 3 & 4)

The Invitation ......................... Malachi: A Call to Return .................................... Pastor

Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Lord, Unto Me

We Respond to God ................................................................................ All Worshipers

With Our Lives

Hymn of Response No. 450—I Need Thee Every Hour .......................... NEED

With Our Time

Opportunities for Worship and Service ..................................................... Pastor

Benediction No. 253—Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow .......... OLD 100TH

Organ Dismissal ........................................................................................... Janine Tiner