Classic Worship – 10:50 a.m.
May 11, 2008
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP Fonda Lofton, Organist
Welcome to worship - Please turn off all electronic devices.
EXPRESSIONS OF FELLOWSHIP Kathy Holler
PRELUDE TO WORSHIP Ruth McCauley, Pianist
Today is Pentecost Sunday worldwide in the Christian church. Just as we can't worship the Father apart from Jesus Christ, worship is impossible apart from the Holy Spirit. Scripture describes the Spirit as the member of the Trinity who reveals the reality, presence, and power of Christ to us, for the glory of God. It is this Spirit who initially opens our eyes to see our sin and causes our hearts to trust in the Savior for complete forgiveness. He causes our dead spirits to come alive (Galatians 5:25). The Spirit confirms to us that we are children of God and shows us what God has freely given us (1 Corinthians 2:12). He comforts us in our trials, enlightens us in our confusion, and empowers us for serving others, all for the Father's pleasure and the Son's glory. All this is part of the broad work of the Holy Spirit. --Bob Kauflin, 'Worship Matter: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God'
CALL TO WORSHIP, I Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 7:37-38 (NLT) Kathy Holler
SONGS OF PRAISE
249, "Glorify Thy Name"*
"Spirit of the Living God"* (See screens for hymn text.)
PASTORAL PRAYER Bruce Tippit
MOTHER’S DAY CHILDREN’S HOMES OFFERING PROMOTION Jennifer Cloyde
SCRIPTURE, Matthew 5:3-10 (KJV) Bruce Tippit and Congregation
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be
filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.
HYMN OF SPIRIT 243, " Sweet, Sweet Spirit"*
MINISTRY OF MUSIC, "Sweet Holy Spirit" – English/Arr. Purifoy Sanctuary Choir
MESSAGE Dr. Bruce Tippit, Pastor
Simply Christian: Living as Jesus Told Us (Part 5): Caring Enough to Act
INVITATION HYMN 457, "Lord, Be Glorified"*
OFFERTORY PRAYER Danny Ladd, Deacon of the Day
MUSICAL OFFERING, "How You Live" – Morgan Gretchen Wood, Soloist
SHARING OF DECISIONS & BENEDICTION Bruce Tippit
ORGAN POSTLUDE Fonda Lofton
* Lyrics displayed by permission: CCLI # 956885; Videos shown by permission: CLVI #502545550.
The altar flowers are placed today in memory of June Hanshaw, given by Paul, Hunter, Annette & Lance.
FBC Worship on TV:
Today 11 a.m. KAIT-8 (Today’s Early Worship)5/12, 8:30 p.m. Suddenlink 14 (5/4 Classic Worship)
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5/19, 8:30 p.m. Suddenlink 14 (5/11 Early Worship)