December 4, 2022 Worship | God Meets Us in Our Fear

This week, we continue with the season of Advent. Our central scripture passages this week are Luke 1:26-38 and Isaiah 11:1-10. They remind us that God meets us in our fear. When the angel Gabriel comes to Mary, she is perplexed and confused—and no doubt, afraid. And yet, the angel’s news is: “Do not be afraid.” We hear this refrain all throughout the Christmas story and remember it is the most common phrase in all the Bible.

From generation to generation, God shows up in the midst of our fear and uncertainty and confusion. From generation to generation, faithful people have said “yes” despite apprehension. From generation to generation, our ancestors in faith have accepted the invitation. The prophecy in Isaiah paints a vision of what we work toward when we say “yes”: righteousness and equity reign, the wolf lives with the lamb, no harm or hurt shall destroy the earth, a child shall lead the way.

November 27, 2022 Worship | Room for Every Story

On Sunday, November 27, we gather around the scripture passages of Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 1:1-17. As Pastor Julie preaches and we begin singing familiar Advent music, we begin the journey toward Christmas remembering that there is room for everyone’s story.

November 20, 2022 Worship | More Than Enough | Gratitude Sunday

Gratitude Sunday
November 20, is Gratitude Sunday. As part of a special offering, all worshipers will be invited to bring forward their pledge cards for the Give It Forward capital campaign for our new community building.

Pastor Julie will preach the message “More than Enough,” and the Chancel Choir, brass quartet, and organ will lead us in worship.

Scripture Readings:

  • Psalm 145:1-10

  • Colossians 3:12-17

  • Luke 1:68-79

November 13, 2022 Worship | The Prescription for a Crumbling Foundation | Joel Campbell

This week in worship, Pastor Joel preaches “The Prescription for a Crumbling Foundation,” and we gather around Jesus’ teaching that foreshadowed the destruction of the Temple.

The Gospel reading is Luke 25:1-19. Other Lectionary readings are Isaiah 65:17-25 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13.

The Chancel Choir will sing “Blessed Quietness” arranged by Dr. Schreiber for the 50th anniversary of the First Baptist sanctuary. We will also welcome 13-year-old organist Storeé N. Denson, a student of Dr. Schreiber, who will play the postlude.

November 6, 2022 Worship | The Making of a Saint | All Saints Sunday

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY (Observed)

Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-62
Message: The Making of a Saint
Lectionary Texts: Psalm 90:1-6, 10, 12, Ephesians 1:11-23

This week in worship we celebrate All Saints Day. We will celebrate the lives of FBC members who have died in Christ—Charlyne Stadel, Melvyn Prince, and Ivie Davis—and others, and we will give thanks for those great witnesses who are living in our midst today. We also will share Communion together.

October 30, 2022 Worship | Pursuing Love

This week in worship, we gather around the story of Zacchaeus, a ruler among tax collectors. Pastor Julie will preach a sermon entitled “Pursuing Love,” reminding us of the pursuing love of Christ.

Sermon Text: Luke 19:1-10
Message: Pursuing Love
Lectionary Texts: Psalm 119:137-144, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

October 23, 2022 Worship | My People Shall Never Be Ashamed: Abundance, Loneliness, the Finished Race and the Good Fight.

In worship this week, we welcome Fall Forum guest Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton to the pulpit. She will preach the sermon titled “My People Shall Never Be Ashamed: Abundance, Loneliness, the Finished Race and the Good Fight.”

We will gather around the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18:9-14 and other Lectionary texts from Joel 2:23-32 and 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18.

October 16, 2022 Worship | The Gift of Ruined Assumptions

This Sunday in worship, Pastor Julie will be preaching as we gather around the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18:1-8. Luke says Jesus told this parable to encourage the disciples to pray continuously and not be discouraged. Other Lectionary texts are Jeremiah 31:27-34 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5.

October 9, 2022 Worship | One in Ten

This week in worship, Pastor Julie will preach the message, One In Ten. We gather around the story of the Ten Lepers. One of the ten defies orders and comes back to say thanks, and calls us to examine the relationship between gratitude and wholeness.

Lectionary Texts

  • Luke 17:11-19

  • Psalm 66:1-12

  • 2 Timothy 2:8-15

October 2, 2022 Worship | Just Do It

On World Communion Sunday - Baptists, in conjunction with other denominations and believers worldwide, participate in communion to recognize our unity in Jesus Christ. We will gather around the table and Jesus’ teaching on faith the size of a mustard seed. Faith is not a recipe, or incantation, but an invitation to go and live according to what you have seen, heard, and know. We will collect a benevolence offering after worship, and enjoy a potluck together in the fellowship hall.

Sermon Text: Luke 17:5-10
Lectionary Texts: 2 Timothy 1:1-14, Psalm 37:1-9

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