FBCPG Theme for 2015 “Committing to the Great Commission” WEDNESDAYS at “ The Grove” The Praise and Worship Period The Call to Worship The Invocation *** The Congregational Song ................................ “Lift Every Voice and Sing” The Announcements The Recognition of Guests ................................ Pastor Derrick J. Hughes The Welcoming of Guests and Greeting of Congregants The Fellowship and Presentation of New Members ................ 10:45 AM *** The Musical Offering ......................................... C. V. Ford Celestial Choir *** The Altar Call & Prayer ................................................................ Minister *** The Musical Offering ......................................... C. V. Ford Celestial Choir *** The Offertory Prayer ................................................................... Minister The Tithes and Offertory Period *** Sermonic Scripture .................................................................................... Today’s Topic ............................................................................................. The Gospel Message .......................................... Pastor Derrick J. Hughes The Invitation to Membership & Discipleship The Vision of FBCPG ............................................................ Congregation The Church Covenant .......................................................... Congregation The Communion Prayer ................................................................ Deacon The Preparation of the Lord’s Table ....... Clergy, Deacons, Deaconesses The Invitation to the Lord’s Table The Benediction and Closing Words“… with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26b *** Worshippers may enter the sanctuary. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: No one will know what you mean when you say, “God is love” – unless you show it. BIBLE STUDY @ 11:15 AM Midweek Prayer Services @ 12 noon W.O.W.! Worship on Wednesday Praise and Worship @ 6:30 PM Bible Study with the Pastor @ 7:00 PM Prayer Service @ 8:00 PM JOIN THE PASTOR AT BIBLE STUDY! SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - EVERY SATURDAY @ 6 PM NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE SANCTUARY. Let us help keep God’s house clean. PRAYER CALL MINISTRY: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:15 AM. How to get connected? Conference Dial-in: 1-712-432-3100 Code 856264 (Long distance charges may apply) COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS HERE AT FBCPG. Contact the church office for an appointment. In observance of Black History Month, the Sunday School would like to invite Juniors, Teens and Young Adults (ages 9-35) to a Technical Career Fair, TODAY in the social hall during the Sunday School hour. Betty Davis, Local 10 Chief Meteorologist will be our special guest. ANGELS OF PRAISE DANCERS (adults) are looking for committed and dedicated dancers. Please contact the church office if interested. CALL CHURCH CONFERENCE regarding Cradle Nursery will be held on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM. "Teen Worship Uncensored" - If you are between 11-18 yrs. old, then you don't wanna miss this. TODAY at 10:45 AM in the fellowship hall. Scheduled meetings: week of February 2 – February 7 MONDAY 6:00 PM Mary of Bethany 6:30 PM Children & Youth Council, Seed of Excellence 7:00 PM Dancers for Christ, Iron Sharpens Iron TUESDAY 6:30 PM Puppetry, Circle Dorcas, Angels of Praise 7:0 0 PM Young Adult Choir, Youth Choir THURSDAY 5:30 PM Black-Tunnage Jr. Choir 6:00 PM Personal Touch 6:30 PM Girl Scouts, Financial Advisory Ministry 7:00 PM Youth Choir, Young Adult Choir SATURDAY 10:00 AM Angels of Praise, Divine Children Dancers, Perfection 1:00 PM Circle Hannah Follow the Pastor on twitter @ https://twitter.com/DrDerrickHughes Follow the Pastor on facebook fan @ facebookfan.Derrick J.Hughes Ministries Blog with the Pastor @https://drderrickjhughes.blogspot.com CHURCH COVENANT Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour; and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith. We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another’s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Saviour in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s word. LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING We will be a congregation of more than ten thousand members comprised of multiple ethnicities dedicated to making the principles of Jesus Christ the dominant influence of South Florida. Furthermore, we will carry the good news of Jesus Christ to domestic and foreign territories with the intent to minister to people’s holistic needs for the cause of Christ. We will use God’s resources to further establish the kingdom of God here on earth. Lift ev’ry voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise high as the list’ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won. SUNDAY SERVICES Worship Services Disciple Town (Children’s Church) Communion (1st Sunday) Church School (Sunday School) Nurturing Baptist Churches (NBC) Stony the road we trod, bitter the chast’ning rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet Come to place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered; We have come, treading our path thro’ the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the bright gleam of our bright star is cast. We are glad that you decided to worship with us today! Our worship experience offers a blended style of uplifting music. We hope that your experience at First Baptist Church Piney Grove is above your expectation. We are excited about Jesus Christ our Savior and hope that something is said or done to help you to become closer in your walk with Him. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land. First Baptist Church Piney Grove is a Living Church. Meaning our approach to ministry is designed to create and sustain an “alive” experience. We believe that when all parts of the body are functioning properly the experience is one that generates life. That means that we have a balanced and alive approach to doing ministry. Thus, we are designed to function with what we believe are the seven vital areas of the body of Christ, namely; Partnership (becoming committed believers), Precept (maturing as disciples of Jesus), Participation (serving in ministry), Purpose (fulfilling the great commandment), Protection (nurturing and strengthening families), Progress (impacting communities for the cause of Christ), and Praise (worshipping God in all we do). We believe that this produces the body of Christ to be a “Living Church”. SICK AND SHUT IN MEMBERS Bradley, Emma Burns, Eva Charlton, Florence Cherry, Nathaniel Colden, Edith Deaconess Coleman, Helen Dunmore, Randolph Reverend Edwards, Marva Edwards, Williams Deacon Goodrum-Simmons, Alzora Green, Cora Green, Rachel Griffin, John Hughes, Bernice Johnson, Claudia Johnson, Georgia Mae Kennedy, Arlon Kennedy, Fannie Krutz, Alma Little, Edna McGee, Henrietta We hope that your experience today will encourage you to know and embrace Jesus as never before. When you really come to know Jesus you will truly believe as we do that with God, all things are possible! Mills, Patsy Moore, Marjorie Deaconess Morris, Essie Nairn, Inez Page, Wilkey Deaconess Pugh, Cleora Roundtree, Robert Singleton, Dorothy Trusty, Rita Vickers, James Washington, Beulah Williams, Florence Williams, Lillie Bell Men & Women in the Military Services Petty Off. Roderick Brown Jr. S. Kelsey Jefferson Pvt. Kira Kyle AC Ivery Taylor Sgt. Cassandra Muldrow Pvt. Michael Abrams Tech. Sgt. Anthony Pope II Mjr. Andrew M. Rutz Sgt. Lemisha Jones-Green Sgt. Sonya Jackson Airman Ebony Taylor Romontavious Slater PFC2 Joshua Jordan Staff Sgt. Sylvester Snell Sgt. Victor K. Scott Pvt. Paris McIntosh S/B Cory Royal SFC. Tyraze Clayton PV2 Briana Bradley Airman Camarie Bentley A1C Mario A. Cummings SFC Roderick Middlebrooks SPC Quintara Black Middlebrooks PFC Tia Graham PFC Tiffany Hill Seaman Nicholas Rigg Pvt. Taylor Simpson Lt. Roshawnda Brown BEREAVEMENT: Deacon Lonnie Snell & Family, Brother Raymond Lewis & Family, Minister Josephus Eggelletion & Family, Brother Eric Bradley & Family, Sister Adele Savage & Family 7:30 and 10:45 AM 7:30 and 10:45 AM 7:30 and 10:45 AM 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Download QR app and scan bar code. . GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY meets on Tuesday, February 10th @ 6 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, February 1, 2015 THE CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY will meet with the 2015 graduating high school seniors and their parents on Monday, February 9 at 6 PM. OPEN MIC – Friday, February 6 @ 7 PM (Designed for the Young Adults age 18-35) THANK YOU NOTES To: Pastor Derrick J. Hughes and the First Baptist Church Piney Grove Family Thank you for your prayers, cards and flowers sent during my illness. A special thanks is extended to the Pastor, Floral Ministry and Personal Touch Ministry. May God bless you. Ida Homer ***** On behalf of the Carolyn and Josephus Eggelletion Family: We thank you for the kind thoughts, cards, and prayers for my beloved sister, Linda Taylor Powell. May God continue to bless First Baptist Church Piney Grove. Love, Carolyn and Josephus Eggelletion PRAYER LIST Brown, Angela Jackson, Briana Cox, Betty McNeil, Lizzie Davis, Nathaniel Moultry, Lydia Hankerson,Ernestine Perkins, Janet Frazier, Mattie Roberts, Lillie Freeman, Charlie M. Roberts, Margie Higdon III, Barry Brown, Burnell Hansberry-Moore, Virginia James, Ian Fulmore, Mack Rev.Dr. Elgin Watkins Edwards, Cardell Spencer, Eva Moss, David Thomas, Glady Hill, Johnnie Mae Derritt, Lamephia Blocker, Bobbie Porter, Fred Madison, Margaret Armstrong, Jerome* Marion, Jonny Crockette, Theresa Sanders, Matthew Tynesha Jean-Gilles Burns, Elouise Dr. Shaw, Tyrell Edwards, Cathy Panthier, Taijah Anderson, Rosanna Pugh, Alfred Rev. Randall, Troy Campbell, Patrick Shellman, Karina Morris, William Dr. Brown, Eunice McCray, Luvonia Turpin, Harry Covington, Jerry Deac. Balfour, Crissie Deaconess Minnis, Patricia Deaconess Mosely, Ruby Jamison-McKinize,Hattie Savage, Adele Litman Antone, Vesta Ewing, Mildred Plumber, David Moore, Spenser Brooks, Grace Hadden, Mary Alice Hartfield, Robin Higdon, Stacey Holley, Vergena Jerrie, Melvin* Powell, Venus* Saulsby, James Darby, Essie Particia Williams Love Herrin, Antwjuan Miller, Betty Turner, Taffy Benn, Barbara Homer, Ida Griffin, Wanda Herring, Vonda Kay Johnson, Glenda Mosby, Dolly CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD MINISTRY is sponsoring their annual Valentine Celebration on Saturday, February 14, 2015. DAILY BIBLE READING FOR February 2 – February 8 “Serving Neighbors, Serving God” MONDAY Matthew 19:16-22 If You Wish to Be Perfect TUESDAY James 2:8-13 Mercy Triumphs over Judgment WEDNESDAY Joshua 22:1-6 Keep the Instruction of Moses THURSDAY Philippians 2:1-5 Look to the Interests of Others FRIDAY Matthew 22:34-40 The Greatest Commandment SATURDAY Galatians 5:10-17 Live by the Spirit SUNDAY Luke 10:25-34 Who Is My Neighbor? Teen 101 (ages 13 – 18) meet every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sunday during the 10:45 AM worship service. Juniors for Christ (ages 11-12) meet every 3rd, 4th and 5th Sunday during the 10:45 AM worship service. NATIONAL BLACK AIDS/HIV AWARENESS DAY is Saturday, February 7th. Did you know that in 2013 one out of every 40 black men and one out of every 61 black women were living with HIV? This is in comparison to one in every 187 white men and one in every 1080 white women infected with HIV. On Saturday, February 7th, 10 AM – 1 PM, the HealthCare/AIDS Ministry will provide an educational forum on HIV. “I am my brother’s/sister’s keeper”. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OPEN ENROLLMENT – Deadline February 15th THE KITCHEN IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE