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A Service of Christian Worship

September 2, 2018

Sunday, September 2 9:00 a.m. Scrap Iron Broadcast (WLAQ 1410) 9:45 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Worship

Monday, September 3 Church Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Wednesday, September 5 3:30 p.m. Senior Adult Committee Meeting - Conference Room 5:00 p.m. First Choice Dinner - Fellowship Hall 5:45 p.m. Children’s Choirs Youth Gathering - Youth Room 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Fellowship Hall 6:15 p.m. Youth Bible Study - Youth Room 6:20 p.m. Adult Choice Seminars - Dining Room & Community Room 6:30 p.m. Children on Mission 6:45 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - Choir Suite

Thursday, September 6 6:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - MSP Law Office

Friday, September 7 12:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting - Conference Room

The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of James Kinney by Kathy Kinney.

The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God and in honor of Cornelia and Miller Milford on the occasion of their wedding anniversary by Beverly and Bob Harris.

YOUTH - SUNDAY ACTIVITIES RESUME September 9 with Youth Choir starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Choir Suite. Youth Small Groups meeting in the evening at 5:00 p.m. gathering in the Youth Room. WOMEN’S MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Mark your calendars for a new year of Bible Study! This lively group resumes on Monday, September 10 at 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. in the Dining Room. Centering Prayer will be in the Prayer Room at 9:30 for those who wish to participate. RUBLE-WHITWORTH MISSION GROUP Resumes Monday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room. This group meets the 2nd Monday of each month. They learn about, pray for and participate in local ministries and global missions. Anyone is welcome to attend. DOWNTOWN HYMN SING The choirs and congregations of First Baptist, First United Methodist and St. Peter’s Episcopal will combine for a hymn festival on Sunday afternoon, September 16 in our sanctuary. This will be a wonderful service of singing and music with our friends from across the street and around the corner! FOSTER PARENT RESPITE NIGHT Volunteers from our church provide childcare so that local foster parents can have a “night out.” This night is scheduled for Saturday, September 22 from 6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. If you can help during any of these hours, please contact Jan Hardeman at 706.857.6698 or Kristen Pope at 706.291.6850.

First Baptist Church, 100 East Fourth Avenue, Rome, GA 30161 Phone: 706.291.6850 Website: www.fbcrome.org

WELCOME CHURCH CALENDAR WELCOME

First Baptist Church

Rome, Georgia

September 2, 2018 11:00 a.m.

To help maintain a spirit of worship, please silence cell phones. We welcome a larger congregation

through Comcast Channel 44 and through the livestream over the church website.

Chiming of the Hour

Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Hill “Prelude No. 1”...John K Paine

(Please use this time to pray for yourself, for others, and for this service.)

Invocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamara Smathers God said, “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord.” Jesus said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, And I will give you rest.” We come in the name of the Spirit, resting from our labors, Let us worship God this day!

*Hymn of Praise No. 350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BLESSED NAME

“Blessed Be the Name” Call to Confession. . .CAROL Be doers of the word of God, not simply those who hear. Be ones who look into God's word, obey, and persevere. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, too. Put wrath aside; instead, be meek and let God work in you.

A Time for Silent Confession of Sin

Assurance of Forgiveness As Jesus healed the afflicted and restored those who have died, He also forgives our sins and gives us new life. Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

*Reading of Holy Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James 1:17-27 Kristen Pope, reader

(The text may be found on page 1196 in the Bibles in the pew racks.) Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

*Gloria Patri (Hymn 704) Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. Amen.

Hymn of Commitment No. 504. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I AM THINE

“I Am Thine, O Lord” (Children in kindergarten through second grade may depart for Children’s Worship.)

Morning Prayer (with The Lord’s Prayer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt DuVall

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.

Musical Offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanctuary Choir “God of Grace and God of Glory”...arr. Joel Raney

God of Grace and God of glory on Your people pour Your power; Crown Your ancient church’s story, bring her bud to glorious flower.

Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of this hour! Grant us hearts and hands for service Lord. On Your people pour Your holy power.

Heal Your children’s warring madness, bend our pride to Your control. Shame our wanton, selfish gladness rich in things and poor in soul.

Grant us wisdom, grant us courage lest we miss Your kingdom’s goal.

Lo! The hosts of evil round us scorn your Christ, assail His ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us. Free our hearts to work and praise.

Grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of these days!

Guide this church to true commitment, let Your vision be our own. Faith and love our earthly mission, Jesus Christ our cornerstone.

Take our lives for joyful service ’til our journey leads us home.

Sermon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. DuVall “The Soul-saving Word”

*Hymn of Response No. 425. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOUNDATION

“How Firm a Foundation”

*Prayer of Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Uldrick Offertory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Hill

“The Church’s One Foundation”…arr. Robert A. Hobby Meditation Text: There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi that he was praying in an ancient church that was badly in need of repair. He heard a voice from a crucifix which was over the altar which said, “Francis, go and repair my church that you see falling into ruin.” Francis went to get his tool chest, but he soon realized that the voice of God was referring to some thing else. The voice of God again said, “Not the bricks, Francis. The people are in need of repair.” Then Francis went out and took care of orphans and widows. The voice of God still speaks from above the altar today and says, “Francis, go and repair my church which is falling into ruins.” And God is not talking about bricks and mortar. —Pastor Edward F. Markquart

The Work of the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Uldrick Welcome to New Members of the Church Family *Pastoral Blessing *Passing of the Peace *Commissioning Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CWM RHONDDA

Guide this church to true commitment, let Your vision be our own.

Faith and love our earthly mission, Jesus Christ our cornerstone.

Take our lives for joyful service ’til our journey leads us home, ’til our journey leads us home.

*Postlude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Hill

“Little Fugue in B-flat”… Johann Sebastian Bach

Call to Confession The invocation and hymn of praise allow us to see ourselves as God sees us. We are aware of our sin and cannot ignore it. We must presume upon God’s grace for forgiveness. To fail to own up to our sin is dishonest and causes more problem. The time of confession allows us to acknowledge the ways we have fallen short of following God’s way. This silent prayer is followed by the assurance of God’s forgiveness.

Children’s Worship Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited to Children’s Worship on the second floor of the Education Building. Parents may pick up their children there following worship.

Joining First Baptist We receive new members in several ways. Those who have never publicly acknowledged Christ as Lord join by public profession of faith. Baptism is scheduled for a later date. Members of other Baptist congregations may transfer their membership to our congregation. We handle the details of contacting your current church. Members of other Christian faith traditions are invited to join by “statement of faith.” Because other traditions vary in belief and practice, those joining by statement of faith are invited to speak with a minister before joining so that they might answer questions.

Recording All services are recorded and may be viewed on our website. If you would like a video or audio copy of today’s service, please call the office.

Safety Safe zones for severe weather are in preschool hallways for children and the Fellowship Hall for the congregation. If there is a need to evacuate the building, parents should pick up children at the city bus parking lot on the far side of First Presbyterian Church.

Prayer Concerns (Please place in offering plate or hand to an usher or minister.) ____________________________________ ____________________________________

Matt DuVall, Pastor

Keith A. Reaves, Senior Associate/Minister of Worship

Tamara Tillman Smathers Minister of Education/Administration

John H. Uldrick, Minister to Students and Missions

Kristen Pope, Minister of Faith Development

Gwen Stephens, Ministry Assistant

Beverly Harris, Pianist Joan Hill, Organist

A SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP FOR YOUR INFORMATION