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First Baptist Church
132 West High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Tel: 908.725.1016
Fax: 908.725.9144
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Pentecost Sunday
Sunday, May 31, 2020, 9:45AM
Worship Service Tele-Conference Call:
Dial-in Number (978-990-5000)
Access Number: 900212
Song Leader Ruth Mueller
Welcome and Extending God’s Love to One Another
Call to Worship Pastor Flemmings and Congregation
Leader: Listen, can you hear the wind?
People: Come, Holy Spirit; come!
Leader: Look, can you see the dancing flames?
People: Come, Holy Spirit; come!
Leader: Can you hear the message in a language you can understand?
People: Come, Holy Spirit; come!
Leader: Do you see the visions? Can you dream the dreams?
All: Come, Holy Spirit; come!
Come let Pentecost become real in our lives this morning. Come and worship our God who sends the Spirit to touch us and transform us into Pentecost people.
*Hymn of Praise #25 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” (page 9)
Invocation Pastor Flemmings
Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Gloria Patri
Celebrations and Joys of The Congregation
*Call to Prayer #10 “Close to Thee” Verses 1 and 2 (page 17)
Pastoral Prayer
*Prayer Response “Close to Thee” Verses 2 and 3 (page 17)
Offertory Sentence and Prayer:
“Moses said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, ‘This is the thing that the Lord has commanded. Take from among you a contribution to the Lord. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the Lord’s contribution” (Exodus 35:4-5)
(Please submit your tithes and offerings by mail to First Baptist Church, 132 West High Street, 08876).
Special Selection Ruth Mueller
Old Testament: Leviticus 6: 12-13
New Testament: Romans 12: 11-13
Sermon Topic: “Keep the Fire Burning”
* Hymn of Invitation to Christian Discipleship “They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” (See Below)
Benediction
Threefold Amen
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love"
(James Upton)
We are one in the Spirit
We are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit
We are one in the Lord
And we pray that all unity
May one day be restored
And they'll know we are Christians
By our love, By our love
Yes, they'll know we are Christians
By our love
We will walk with each other
We will walk hand in hand
We will walk with each other
We will walk hand in hand
And together we'll spread the news
That God is in our land
We will work with each other
We will work side by side
We will work with each other
We will work side by side
And we'll guard each man's dignity
And save each man's pride
All praise to the Father
From whom all things come
And all praise to Christ Jesus His only son
And all praise to the Spirit
Who makes us one
IF YOU WANT TO BE THE GREATEST ONE
THEN LIVE AS ONE CALL TO SERVE OTHERS
Mark 10:43
A PRAYER FOR THE FRONTLINERS
Heavenly Father,
thank You for the frontliners caring for, protecting,
and serving our communities, our
families, and us.
Thank You for these servant leaders, called to this work,
trained for such a time as this,
daily risking their own health and safety for others.
Please protect them from harm.
Give them courage and strength.
Draw close, Lord, and let them feel Your presence
throughout the long hours, they are working.
Father, please provide everything they need,
both for the people they are serving and for
their loved ones.
Surround them with people who will help
and support them and their families, even as they
selflessly care for others.
You said we would face troubles in this world,
but also that You had overcome it.
Please work together with our frontliners,
Lord, to ultimately bring about the best outcome
possible.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
CDC RECOMMENDS USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WASHINGTON —
Update May 13, 2020
What to Know
- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says that starting next week nonessential businesses can reopen for curbside pickup and nonessential construction projects can resume statewide.
- Murphy said Wednesday that businesses, which have been shuttered since March because of the COVID-19 outbreak, can open for people to pick up goods starting at 6 a.m. Monday under a new executive order.
- Murphy said the state’s coronavirus trends are headed in the right direction, but the state isn’t in the clear yet.
New Jersey will allow nonessential construction projects and curbside pickup at retail stores next week as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations trend downward, the governor announced Wednesday. Drive-up religious services can begin immediately.
Retailers can sell goods for pick starting at 6 a.m. Monday under a new executive order Gov. Phil Murphy intends to sign Wednesday. Customers won't be allowed inside the stores, but can make orders online or over the phone. Nonessential retail has been shuttered since March.
“This is a step in a positive direction for all those retailers who were deemed to be nonessential," Murphy said. "I think it’s a responsible one. We just don’t want people congregating. I just don’t know how else to say it.”
Construction can resume Monday morning at sites across the state as long as strict social distancing procedures are followed. Foremen must stagger work hours and breaks, ensure proper sanitation and clearly post safety protocols.
Drive-in and drive-thru events like drive-in movies and religious services are permitted so long as all participants remain in their cars, Murphy said, clarifying his March stay-at-home executive order. If the cars are less than 6-feet apart, all windows must remain closed.
Drive-by and drive-in graduation celebrations are allowed so long as people stay in their cars, Murphy said
Dear Members, Officers, Staff, Friends, Pastor and Members of Fountain of Living Water Congregation:
It is our hope and prayer that you and the family are following the instructions concerning the current Covid-19 virus pandemic. One of the major recommendations from the Center for Disease Control is not to have gatherings of ten or more persons to prevent the spread of the virus to other persons. We would like to do our part by canceling Sunday worship services at 11:00 am and prevent social contact at scheduled board and or committee meetings at First Baptist Church.
There seems to be and rightly so, a great amount of fear in the hearts and minds of many people today in the light of COVID-19 virus. We are reminded as Christians, we need to replace our fear with faith and pray for God’s care and protection over our families, healthcare workers, vulnerable populations (elderly and those with preexisting conditions and medical professionals, and all God’s people who have and will be affected by the virus in the coming days ahead.
The apostle Paul encourages us with the words “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4: 6-7).
We should take everything — no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to us — to the Lord in prayer “with thanksgiving”. Even when our situation may seem completely out of the ordinary, like the Covid virus, God is still in control. When we bring our needs and burdens to the Lord with thanksgiving in our hearts, He promises to give us His peace. Peace when everything around us tells us we should be frazzled or depressed or fearful or worried. Peace that comes from knowing, no matter what, the Lord is ultimately in control.
Please feel free to visit our web site at firstbaptistsomerville.org for updates regarding First Baptist Church. If you would like to send your tithes and offering by mail please do so at First Baptist Church, Attention: David Brown, 132 West High Street, Somerville, New Jersey 08876.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor: Loreno Flemmings
Our Preschool celebrated Career Week
Here are some of the Pictures!!!!
First Baptist Church Preschool Spring Fundraising
Popcornopolis 2020!
Our preschoolers, parents, and teachers are raising money for special projects, please help to support our preschool by purchasing delicious flavored popcorn with real ingredients like certified non-GMO corn,pure cane sugar, coconut oil, and authentic cheddar cheese,!!! Order forms are located on the table on the back of the church.
Our church theme verse for 2020
"The LORD is Our Helper"
“So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
(Hebrews 13: 6)
The New Year 2020 has arrived, and along with it we all have new goals, high aspirations and fresh hopes for the coming year. This past year has been a challenging and difficult year for many people who suffer the loss of love ones, health challenges, and major decisions in life. While we don’t know what is coming in the New Year, we can find hope and confidence in God’s word, and maintain a positive outlook that things will be better than ever in this coming year. The Hebrew writer says “So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13: 6), Let us come into this new year with the confidence that the Lord is our helper and he will help us through the difficult challenges we faced in 2020.
The Hebrew writer doesn’t say we won't have pain, disappointments, and we will never suffer or have sorrow. The psalmist lifted his eyes to the hills. The Jews knew the mountains around Jerusalem were stable and secure. That’s the reason the psalmist in Psalm 121: verses 1 and 2 lifted his eyes higher and said, "No, I don't get my help from the hills. I get my help from the heavens. God is my Helper." Whatever your need or task is today, your help will come from the Lord, the Creator of the heavens and the earth. A God high enough to be the sustainer and protector of his creation at the same time help us solved our problems.
With the Lord as our helper, mere man can do nothing to us or against us except that which God permits. You recalled the story of Daniel being thrown into the lion’s den by his adversaries. Daniel was completely aware of his situation and knew that he could have died that night in the lion’s den, but Daniel believed his God, and trusted him at all times for all circumstances; and even though he might die, still, he was willing to trust God. Daniel believed that God would keep his word to watch over him and protect him, and that God knew where Daniel was at all times. Just like Daniel, God is all-powerful, he knows every situation that everyone endures, and he knows exactly where everyone is and what is happening to them at all times.
In the face of God’s power, mere man begins to look very small in their devious actions and that is just the way God intends it to be. He wants to give us confidence that He is able for every need we have: large, small or whatever the size. None is too large, any too small for Him. Whatever difficulties and problems you will face in 2020, the fact remains that God will be our protector, sustainer and friend in and through them all.
A Blessed New Year!
Pastor Loreno R. Flemmings