The Gathering Reading & Proclaiming God’s Word In Praise ......heavenly grace, strengthen them in...
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The First Baptist Church at Worship
26th Sunday After Pentecost
Celebration Sunday
November 18, 2018 10:00 AM
The Gathering
The congregation is invited to meditate and contemplate
during the Prelude.
THE PRELUDE Gregory Land, Organist R. Alan Kimbrough, Piano
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
Henry Smith – setting by McDonald-Shackley
Now Thank All Our God from Cantata No. 79
J. S. Bach – setting by Charlotte-Ball
Arioso (Thanks Be to God)
George Frederick Handel
A Thanksgiving Prelude
setting by Joel Raney
In Praise to the Lord
ACOLYTES BRING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE SANCTUARY TO LIGHT THE CANDLES
THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES
A three-fold ringing of three signifies the presence of the triune God:
Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit.
CHORAL INTROIT Olentangy Liberty High School Choirs Doug O’Neal, Conductor
Hush, Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name
arr. Jeffrey Redford
*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Jason Alspaugh
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #372 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR
Despite its familiar Thanksgiving association, the real concern of this text
is to recall the harvest imagery Jesus used to describe the fulfillment of
God’s sovereignty. The tune name commemorates the royal chapel where
the composer was organist for forty-seven years.
*OPENING PRAYER Rev. Alspaugh
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #357 (vs.4) O Praise the Gracious Power MARION
O praise the word of faith that claims us as God’s own,
a living temple built on Christ, our rock and corner stone:
We praise you Christ! Your Cross has made us one!
*WELCOME & PASSING THE PEACE Rev. Dr. Kent Berghuis
(Please register your attendance by filling out a yellow card from the pew rack and placing it in the offering bag later in the service.)
We are invited to greet our nearest neighbors, extend our hand, and greet one another in the name of Christ.
(Please be seated.)
WELCOME TO OLENTANGY LIBERTY Rev. Dr. Berghuis HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS
Reading & Proclaiming God’s Word
PSALTER LESSON Allyson Black
Psalm 16: Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the
LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you." As for
the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my
delight. Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows;
their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names
upon my lips. The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you
hold my lot. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant
places; I have a goodly heritage. I bless the LORD who gives me
counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the LORD
always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be
moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body
also rests secure. For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your
faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life. In your
presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures
forevermore.
Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People: Thanks be to God!
NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLE LESSON Allyson Black
Hebrews 10:19-25: Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence
to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living
way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his
flesh), and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us
approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts
sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with
pure water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without
wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider
how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting
to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one
another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. People: Thanks be to God!
*THE FELLOWSHIP HYMN #61 We Gather Together KREMSER
First published among songs celebrating the end of Spanish control of the
Netherlands, this text’s blend of patriotism and piety has made it popular at
(often ecumenical) Thanksgiving Day services. The tune is named for the
Viennese arranger whose male chorus popularized it.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Rev. Alspaugh
(Following the message, children in preK-5 grades will be led downstairs for Sunday School. PreK-1 graders will be in Rm. #4. Grades 2-5 will be in Rm. #3B. Parents are asked to pick up their children after worship.)
CALL TO PRAYER #652 Make Me a Servant
SERVANT
Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord, let me lift up those who are weak.
And may the prayer of my heart always be: make me a servant, make me a servant,
make me a servant today.
PASTORAL PRAYER and Rev. David Coggins
THE LORD’S PRAYER (Debts and Debtors)
ANTHEM SSA Group, Olentangy Liberty HS Choir
Singabahambayo .............................. arr. Henry Leck
South African Freedom Song-Zulu
Lux Aeterna .................................. Michelle Roueche
Eternal Light
THE SERMON Rev. Dr. Berghuis
“Faithful in Everything”
The Response of God’s People THE OFFERTORY SATB Group, Olentangy Liberty HS Choir
Gloria .......................................... Cesar Carrillo
*OFFERTORY RESPONSE #706 Praise God, from Whom… OLD 100
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, alt.
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.
*OFFERTORY PRAYER Allyson Black
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Dr. Berghuis
(Persons wishing to make known a decision to follow Christ as Lord or to join First Baptist Church are invited to come forward while the organist plays the first verse of the recessional hymn. You may join First Baptist Church by transfer of letter, statement of faith, or baptism. The pastor will greet you as you come forward this morning.)
ACOLYTES ENTER ON LAST VERSE OF HYMN
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #371 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DUNKET
Although this hymn is often used on large and festive occasions, its first
two stanzas had much humbler beginnings: they originated as a family
table prayer during the Thirty Year’s War (1618-1648). These words
have been associated with this tune since the mid-17th
century.
ACOLYTES EXTINGUISH THE LIGHT AND LEAD THE PASTORS OUT,
SYMBOLICALLY CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
*BLESSING WITH DISMISSAL Rev. Dr. Berghuis
CHORAL BENEDICTION Olentangy Liberty High School Choirs
True Light ................................... Keith Hampton
(Congregation may be seated during the rendering of this selection.)
*POSTLUDE Gregory Land and R. Alan Kimbrough
With Heart and Hands and Voices Elvey-Cruger – setting by John F. Wilson
(*) You’re invited to rise in body or in spirit!
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Welcome!
Historic First Baptist Church welcomes the outstanding Olentangy
Liberty High School Choirs under the direction of Mr. Doug O’Neal.
Under his direction the choir has traveled extensively and has been
recognized by Ohio Choral Directors Association for their high
standards and dedication to the Choral Arts. We welcome them as they
are currently traveling on their annual Fall tour. Mr. O’Neal reached out
to us here in Dayton, Ohio to host this wonderful group without cost or
obligation and I am sure you have found them to be a blessing this
morning. On “rate-my-teacher” Mr. O’Neal is listed as an amazing
teacher! He really knows his stuff and is always working to learn more
in order to teach his students. He’s always bringing in new info to help
make the choirs better. If you talk to him outside of class (after school,
between class) and need help such as preparation for an audition
outside of school, he’s more than happy to help. Super inclusive and
always kind! If you don't do your work he'll call you out, but he's always
understanding. Amazing, amazing teacher!
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The chancel flowers are given on this Celebration Sunday
by Ron & Diana Petry in thanksgiving for our
many blessings!
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Prayer for the Armed Forces
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace, strengthen them in their trials and temptations, give them courage to face the perils which beset them, and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the People
(If you have someone you’d like to add or remove, please let us know.)
Sharon Appelt Bill Earnest Brad Pipenger
Glen & Barbara Babb Jim Earnest Susan Reichard
Kenneth Barger Neil Earnest Gretchen Root
Jennifer Bechtel Lavanda Ferguson Judy See
Marlen Berghuis Bev Harrell Torrey Thrash
Jessica Blair Ron Hawkins Arthur Tiffner
Gail Bowman Nancy Kerr Jim Veghte
Jessica Brown Doris Landis Harold & Janet West
Robert Brown Anna Frances Lasley Judy Williams
Andrew Caldwell Vincent Liss Warren Williams
Tami Malone Charles Jennifer Loxley
Andy Collier Tim Meador
Marilyn Craig Merkle Family Military Duty: Pamela Cress David Palmer Sebastian Ewald
Florida Dixon Mary Ann Paloncy Brittany Kalbfleisch
Herbert Downs Don & Rose Peacock Andy Wilson
Iglesia Bautista Dios Compasivo (El Salvador)
Thanksgiving Meal Today
After Worship
Memorial Brick Dedication Sunday, Nov. 25 after Worship
We will have a brief dedication of the Memorial Brick Entryway immediately after worship on Sunday, November 25. At the conclusion of the postlude, please gather under and around the portico to celebrate the completion of this great project.
Christmas Crafts & Fellowship Sunday, Nov. 25 @ 11:30AM
The Board of Christian Education is leading a time of holiday fun and
fellowship for kids and kids-at-heart. During the usual 11:30am Sunday
School time on Nov. 25 they will have Christmas ornament crafts for all
to share in. Creations can be made for home and/or for the decorating
of the sanctuary (which takes place on Dec. 1). All are welcome!
Mitten Tree
As we approach the Advent/Christmas season, we ask that you honor
the gift of Christ with gifts for those in need. Starting Nov. 25 you may
bring gifts of mittens, scarves and gloves to place on our Mitten Tree
for kids and families served by the Dayton Christian Center. The Mitten
Tree will be located in the narthex at the front entrance of the church.
Thank you for your generosity!
First Baptist Church of Dayton
26th
Sunday after pentecost
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
We Welcome the Olentangy Liberty High School Choirs!
Our Mission Statement:
To celebrate God's love as a community of believers in Jesus Christ through worship, education,
fellowship, and outreach to others.
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