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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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6th Sunday After Pentecost
July 12 9:45 AM
Worship Service Tele-Conference Call:
Dial-in Number (978-990-5000)
Access Number: 900212
Access Number: 900212
Song Leader Ruth Mueller
Welcome and Extending God’s Love to One Another
Call to Worship Pastor Flemmings and Congregation
L: Open wide the doorways of our sanctuary!
P: May the king of glory come into our midst.
L: Who is this king of glory?
P: This king of glory is our Savior Jesus Christ.
L: Open the doors of our hearts to receive Jesus Christ.
P: May our spirits and our hearts receive his blessing now and forever. AMEN.
*Hymn of Praise “God of Grace and God of Glory” Verses 1, 2 and 4 (See hymn Back of Page)
Invocation Pastor Flemmings
Lord’s Prayer (debts)
Gloria Patri
Celebrations and Joys
*Call to Prayer Verse 1, “I Need Thee Every Hour” (see hymn back of page)
Pastoral Prayer
*Prayer Response Verse 4, “I Need Thee Every Hour”
Offertory Sentence and Prayer:
Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth (Psalm 96: 7-9)
(Please submit your tithes and offerings by mail to First Baptist Church, 132 West High Street, 08876)
Special Selection Ruth Mueller
Old Testament: Isaiah: Isaiah 64: 1-4
New Testament: 1 Corinthians 2: 9-10a
Sermon Topic: “The Best is Yet to Come”
*Hymn of Invitation to Christian Discipleship “We’ll Understand It Better By and By” Verses 1, 2 and 3 (see hymn below).
Benediction
Threefold Amen
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“God of Grace and God of Glory” Author: Harry E. Fosdick
on thy people pour thy power; crown the ancient church's story; bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
scorn thy Christ, assail his ways! From the fears that long have bound us, free our hearts to love and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
gird our lives that they may be armoured with all Christlike graces, pledged to set all captives free. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, that we fail not them nor thee, that we fail not them nor thee! |
“We'll understand it better by and by” Author: Charles Albert Tindley
on the restless sea of time; somber skies and howling tempests oft succeed a bright sunshine; in that land of perfect day, when the mists are rolled away, we will understand it better by and by. Refrain: By and by, when the morning comes, when the saints of God are gathered home, we'll tell the story how we've overcome, for we'll understand it better by and by.
of the things that life demands, want of food and want of shelter, thirsty hills and barren lands; we are trusting in the Lord, and according to God's word, we will understand it better by and by. (Refrain)
and we cannot understand all the ways of God would lead us to that blessed promised land; but he guides us with his eye, and we'll follow till we die, for we'll understand it better by and by. (Refrain) |
“I Need Thee Every Hour” Author: Annie S. Hawks
most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.
teach me thy will, and thy rich promises in me fulfill. [Refrain] |
All high school seniors and college students that need educational assistance
may apply for the Oliver and Dorothy Scholarship Fund.
Applications can be requested from the church office
and the deadline for receiving applications
and documentation is , July 31
IF YOU WANT TO BE THE GREATEST ONE
THEN LIVE AS ONE CALL TO SERVE OTHERS
Mark 10:43
CDC RECOMMENDS USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WASHINGTON —
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!!!!
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