"O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless God’s name; tell of God’s salvation from day to day. Declare God’s glory among the nations, God’s marvelous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.”

 - Psalm 96:1-4

  This Sunday @ First Baptist
    
     9:00 AM -  Worship (Fellowship Hall) 
     9:45 AM -  Sunday School
   11:00 AM -  Worship (Fellowship Hall)
    
    "The Anguish of a Loving God"
    Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 19:41-44
    Paul Baxley, Preaching

    We broadcast live at 11:00 AM each Sunday on WGAU 1340 am

Worship . . . begins after the Sunday School hour and meets in the sanctuary. This service offers a full order of worship, with singing from our hymnal and graded choirs and the Sanctuary Choir leading worship. Our magnificent pipe organ is the primary instrument and is complimented by the piano and orchestra pieces for seasonal music. Worship includes a sermon, a children’s lesson, prayer, offerings, Communion, ordinations, child dedications, and baptisms.

“The purpose of liturgical participation is not simply to do liturgy better. Its two-fold purpose is the glorification of God and the equipping of Christians with power to carry out the witness and mission of the church in the world.”
Craig Erickson

Early Worship . . . starts before the Sunday School hour and usually meets in Fellowship Hall. Early worship enjoys intergenerational appeal and offers a simplified order of worship where multiple instruments are used, including the piano and guitar. Worship here includes singing, prayer, a sermon, and regularly scheduled Communion.

Lectionary Scripture
Readings
for
Sunday, August 1, 2010

Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Hosea 11:1-11
Colossians 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21

Lesson Scripture from
Formations Literature
for
Sunday, August 1, 2010

Parental Favoritism
Genesis 25:21-34

Central Question:
How have childhood family dynamics shaped my choices?