First Baptist Church Bulletin THE LORD’S DAY, February 1, 2015 THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 8:30 and 11:00 O’clock FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - P. O. BOX 545 - EUFAULA, ALABAMA 36072 Prelude “More About Jesus” ............................................................................................ arr. Anne Davis Hymn No. 107 “Love Lifted Me” ............................................................................................. Rowe/Smith Song of Worship “Happy Day” ....................................................................................... Hughes/Cantelon Opening Prayer Welcome and The Lord’s Work Song of Praise “How Marvelous (I Stand Amazed)” ....................................................... arr. John Wasson Worship Anthem “Jesus Paid It All” ............................................................... arr. Lari Goss & Regi Stone Scripture Reading - Psalm 32:1-5 NIV Pastoral Prayer Offertory Hymn No. 280 “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It” .................................. Crosby/Kirkpatrick Offertory Solo ............................................................................................................................. Carolyn Wiggins SERMON “A Common Problem - Selfishness” Matthew 20:20-28 ................................................... Pastor Hymn of Decision No. 534 “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated” .............................. Havergal/Malan Closing Prayer Closing Song I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back. Postlude “Crown Him with Many Crowns” .................................................................. arr. Donna Williams Mrs. Lynn Warren, Organist Mrs. Nancy Wells, Pianist SOUPer BOWL Service and Fellowship At Youth Ministry Building 6:00 PM DR. KENNETH W. BUSH, Pastor REV. RUSS ROBBINS, Education Minister REV. CHRIS WILKINSON, Student Minister REV. ADAM R. TRAYLOR, Music & Worship Minister SOUTH RANDOLPH & BARBOUR STREETS (USPS-847-340) EUFAULA, ALABAMA 36027 334-687-2045 or www.fbceufaula.org 2015 January 29 from the pastor... Service at Y M B We will have a wonderful service at the Youth Ministry Building tonight and then enjoy some delicious soup. The donations we make for the soup will go toward the debt of the building. Join us for a great time! No. 5 Sanctuary Flowers The flowers on the communion table are given by Chris and Mimi Jones in honor of their 15th wedding anniversary on February 12. Welcome New Members BY LETTER Wild Game Supper Mr. and Mrs. James (Julie) Bailey The wild game supper on Monday, February 9th, at 6:00 will be a great night. Gabe Gross will be the speaker and the Men’s Ensemble will sing. Our men do a wonderful job of preparing all kinds of food. Bring a friend and have a good time. BY PROFESSION OF FAITH Mary Jensen Bailey Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Matt (Michele) Jones on the birth of a son, Daniel Owen Jones. Please Pray For DNOW The DNOW is such an important time for the young people of our community. Chris does an excellent job of preparing for this event and of carrying it out. Please begin praying that this will lead our youth to a deeper commitment to Jesus. Be Alert To People Please ask the Holy Spirit to help you to be sensitive to people each day in inviting folks to join us for Bible study and worship. There are many persons in our community who do not have a church home. In Loving Memory Mr. Marshall Howard January 21, 2015 Our Known Hospitalized Medical Center Barbour Mr. Jim Royal Mr. Chris Holmes Mrs. Juanita Parker Published weekly by the First Baptist Church, 125 S. Randolph Ave. Eufaula, AL 36027. Second-Class Postage Paid at the Post Office of Eufaula, AL under the act of March 3, 1879 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 545, Eufaula, AL 36072-0545 This Week's Calendar 8:30 9:45 11:00 4:30 6:00 6:45 7:30 8:00 4:00 7:30 8:00 9:00 9:30 7:30 8:00 5:00 6:15 6:30 6:30 7:30 8:00 10:30 7:30 8:00 9:00 Sunday, February 1, 2015 AM Early Morning Worship AM Sunday School AM Worship Service PM Youth Choir PM Worship Service Monday, February 2, 2015 AM Youth Prayer Breakfast AM Day Care AM Preschool PM Ladies’ Handbell Choir Tuesday, February 3, 2015 AM Day Care AM Preschool AM Women's Prayer Ministry AM Crafts Ministry Wednesday, February 4, 2015 AM Day Care AM Preschool PM Graded Choirs Fellowship Supper PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Mission Programs Journey-Youth Bible Study “SIS” Bible Study PM Prayer Service Thursday, February 5, 2015 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast AM Day Care AM Preschool AM Senior Adult Choir Trip Friday, February 6, 2015 AM Day Care AM Preschool AM Precept Our Sympathy To... Mr. and Mrs. David (Karen) Johnston and family in the death of her mother, Mrs. Janice McDonald of Panama City, FL. Minister of Education's Corner... Sunday School Outreach You are doing an excellent job making contacts in Sunday School. Our attendance numbers give evidence of your work. Please continue to look for and enroll new people for your class. We have so many new people visiting our church each week and we need to get them connected to a class. Look for someone whom you can invite today. Deacon of the Week Chris Orr will serve as Deacon of the Week. If you need his services in any way, please call 6953644. Ushers 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Chris Orr Sammy Salter Willis Simmons Barret Stephenson Duane Mock David Motley John Mott David Nix Audio Schedule 8:30 & 11:00 AM Scott Hester 6:00 PM Scott Hester Power Point Presenter Melanie Walker Last Sunday's Report Offering: Week NEEDED $23,390.17 RECEIVED $18,130.70 Sunday School Attendance Visitors Phase II Youth Building Yr. to Date $93,560.68 $84,016.98 451 22 $329,122.50 Just for Youth SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Music Notes... Youth High Attendance Campaign Sunday, February 1 9:45 a.m. GUEST SPEAKER: Luke Wilson “Oak Park Nursing Home” Thursday, February 5, 2015 SOUPer BOWL FELLOWSHIP Meet in Adult 1 at 10:30 AM Return to the church at 3:30 PM Sunday, February 1 Following the p.m. worship service. Come enjoy some soup while watching the game. All donations will go to the Youth Ministry Building. DNOW 2015 SURRENDER February 13-15 SIGN-UP NOW! DEADLINE: FEB. 4 Cost: $20 Rays of Sunshine Trip Join Rays of Sunshine for a fun night! Dinner and a play “A Southern Exposure” on Thursday, February 12th, at the Red Door Theatre in Union Springs. We will leave the church at 5:15 p.m. and return by 10:30 p.m. The cost for the play and dinner is $30.00. Please have your money to Jackie Herring by Tuesday, February 3rd, so tickets can be purchased. Senior Adult Choir Trip S.O.S. Support group for SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE victims. Sunday, February 1, 2015 4:00 p.m. In Married Adult 2 Department across from the library. Please call Renay Hurst @ 689-3379 for more information. FBC PRESCHOOL NEWS Preschool registration for the 2015-2016 school year for three and four-year olds will begin Monday, February 9, 2015 for present parents and church members! (Opens to the public on February 23, 2015). For more information, call the church office (687-2045) or Rena’ Maldonado (695-0334). Fellowship Supper Menu Pot Roast, Steamed Cabbage, Creamed Potatoes, Cornbread Or Hamburgers, Chips, Cookies