First Baptist Church Savannah Podcast: Recent Episodes
First Baptist Church of Savannah
First Baptist Church is a welcoming congregation located in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. We believe Jesus treated everyone with a spirit of love and equality. Therefore, we accept every individual without regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. We affirm all persons as created in the image of God. All songs printed with permission. CCLI License: 11603660 CCLI Streaming License: 3468662
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 2, 2020
HOMILY - If We’re Going to Wrestle by Rev. John Callaway, Co-Pastor
HOMILY - Balm for the Brokenhearted by Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
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EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JULY 26, 2020
HOMILY - The Many Faces of Wisdom by Dr. Jonathan L. Walton, Dean of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Presidential Chair in Religion and Society, and Dean of Wait Chapel.
HOMILY - Dreaming God’s Dream by Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
All songs printed with permission.
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SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JULY 19, 2020
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HOMILY: My Story by Katrina Bostick
Katrina Bostick is the Executive Director of Family Promise of Savannah and serves on the Executive Board of the Savannah Area Interfaith Justice Ministry.
HOMILY: Wheat and Weeds by Rev. John Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
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SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JULY 12, 2020
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HOMILY: "Reaching Beyond Yourself" Pastor Charles Roberson
Charles Roberson is the Senior Pastor of Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship and serves on the Executive Board of the Savannah Area Interfaith Justice Ministry. Charles also serves as Chaplain Coordinator for the Savannah Police Department, and as Chaplain for the Chatham County Police Department
HOMILY: "Nurturing Good Soil" Rev. Katie Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
All songs printed with permission. CCLI License: 11603660 CCLI Streaming License: 3468662
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JUNE 28, 2020
Homilies:
"The Church Is for Everyone" Rev. Katie Callaway
"The Church Is in Need" Rev. John Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
All songs used with permission. CCLI License:11603660
TRINITY SUNDAY
JUNE 7, 2020
Homilies:
"Relational Creation" Rev. John Callaway
"The Church Is Engaged" Rev. Katie Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
All songs used with permission. CCLI License:11603660
May 31, 2020
THE DAY OF PENTECOST
Homilies:
Let Them Be Heard Rev. Katie Callaway
Fires Rev. John Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
ASCENSION SUNDAY MAY 24, 2020
Homily: "It’s Up to Us" Rev. John Callaway
Homily: "The Disunity Gene" Rev. Katie Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 3, 2020
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WELCOME
PRELUDE Sweet, Sweet Spirit - Fred Bock, Carol Benton, pianist
CALL TO WORSHIP
PSALM READING - Psalm 23 - The Rountree Family
INVOCATION
INTROIT - Easter People, Raise Your Voices - Henry T. Smart, Will Barnes, singer
GOSPEL LESSON John 10:1-10
HOMILY - Gates, Sheep, and I Ams, by Rev. John Callaway
SOLO - My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Southern Harmony, Emily Richardson-Dion, mezzo-soprano
HOMILY - Souls Moved By Higher Impulses, by Rev. Katie Callaway
MUSICAL REFLECTION He Leadeth Me! - Tedd Smith, Rev. James C. Richardson, pianist
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN - Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us - William Bradbury
EASTER PEOPLE - John Rabun
PASTORAL BENEDICTION
RESPONSE - God Be With You - Ralph Vaughan Williams - Marty Foxx and Shannon Willhite
POSTLUDE - To God Be the Glory - Fred Bock, Rev. James C. Richardson, pianist
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James Richardson, Organist Emeritus -- james@fbc-sav.org
Please enjoy Amazing Grace as sung during our virtual worship as well as the postlude.
Dr. Justin L. Addington - Organist
To view the entire service on video visit https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistSavannah/videos/508940923389168/
Third Sunday in Lent.
Order of Worship not available
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Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
Rev. John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Rev. James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
Second Sunday in Lent - Sermon "Giving up Wrath, Taking on Love" Rev. John Callaway.
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany - Sermon "Giving Christ a Face" Rev. Katie Callaway.
Order of Worship
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany - Sermon "Darkness and Light" Rev. John Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Sermon "What Does the Lord Require of You?" - Rev. Katie Callaway
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist _Emeritus
Chiming of the Hour
Prelude _Cantilena _Richard Lloyd
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. John Callaway
Invocation Rev. Katie Callaway
Hymn 420 God of Grace and God of Glory _cwm rhondda
Ordination and Installation
Introductory Statement
Ordination Litany
Minister: Brenda Helmly, Rebecca Sutton, Heather Valentine, and Rich Wheeler have been called to serve this congregation in deacon ministry. Having answered your call to serve, they have signified their willingness to be ordained to minister in this capacity.
Congregation: We do, therefore, in the name and example of Jesus Christ, now proceed in the ordination, setting aside these four in service, leadership, and ministry.
Minister: Ordinands, you have shown your willingness to assume the responsibilities of this office, and because the deacon ministry is of such vital importance to the life of our church, we pose these basic questions: Do you profess Jesus Christ as the Way and seek to minister with Christ as the Head of the Church, which is Christ’s Body?
Ordinands: I do.
Minister: Do you profess the Scriptures of the Bible to be the God-inspired sourcebook and guide for study, faith, and practice?
Ordinands: I do.
Minister: Do you promise, by word and by example, to promote the peace, the unity, and the work of this church and of the Church universal?
Ordinands: I do.
Laying on of Hands
Anthem _Here I Am, Lord _ Ovid Young
Ordination Prayer
Installation Litany
Minister: All serving in the Diaconate in the coming year please stand. Do you accept the office of deacon in this congregation, and promise faithfully and according to your ability to provide leadership of a servant of Christ?
Diaconate: I do.
Minister: All who are able please stand. Congregation, these are the persons whom you have called to be your servant leaders. What promise do you make to them?
Congregation: We pledge to hold you and your ministry in this church in the highest esteem. We have taken seriously our choice of you. We desire that you lead us with courage, conviction, and compassion.
Diaconate: We are honored and humbled by this display of your confidence in our capacity to be servants of this people. We pledge to you that we will bear that trust responsibly.
Congregation: We charge you to give unselfishly to the wellbeing of our church. Be interpreters of our ministry to one another, to this community, and to the world. Be prophets calling us to the hard truths we sometimes would rather dismiss or forget. Be friends to us in times of crisis and change. Be pastoral to us in our joys and in our sorrows.
Diaconate: With the care of our Creator, the strength of the Christ, and the presence of the Spirit, we will do our best.
Gloria Patri No. 579
First Lesson Psalm 27:1, 4-9 Lynn Hadwin, lay reader
Second Lesson Matthew 4:12-23
Homily Follow Me Rev. Katie Callaway
Hymn The Summons Bell and Maule
Homily Fish for People Rev. John Callaway
Hymn 524 _Holy Spirit, Lord of Love _salzburg
Call to Prayer Rev. Katie Callaway
Silent Prayers
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory _More Love to Thee _James Pethel
Presentation and Doxology No. 591 OLD HUNDREDTH
Offertory Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Hymn 343 _Called as Partners in Christ’s Service _beecher
Events in the Life of the Church
Pastoral Benediction
Choral Response _Christ Our Savior _Henry Thomas Smart
Postlude _Forth in the Peace of Christ _Michael Higgins
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
ALL are Welcome
Order of Worship not available.
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
Order of Worship
Baptism of the Lord
January 12, 2020
11:00 a.m.
223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square
Chiming of the Hour
Prelude Prelude on rustington _Charles Callahan
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Introit _When Jesus Came to Jordan _Frederik August Mehrtens
Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Katie Callaway
Invocation
Hymn 281 _Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah _cwm rhondda
Affirmation of Faith
We thank God for the gift of creation called forth by the words, "Let there be…” Before the world had shape and form, God's Spirit moved over the waters. Out of the waters of the deep, God brought forth the earth to sustain all life.
In the time of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, God's people Israel passed through the Red Sea waters from slavery to freedom and crossed the flowing Jordan to enter the promised land. In the fullness of time, God sent Jesus Christ who was nurtured in the water of Mary’s womb. Jesus was baptized by John in the water of the Jordan, became living water to a woman at the Samaritan well, washed the feet of the disciples, and sent them forth to baptize all nations by water and the Holy Spirit.
It is this God in whom we find life, meaning, love, and affirmation. We place our faith and hope in God, the Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit, who uses water to renew and to give life to all of us, God's beloved children.
Gloria Patri No. 579
Glory be to God the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen. Amen.
Children’s Time Rev. Katie Callaway
First Lesson Isaiah 42:1-9 Shirley Allen
Second Lesson Psalm 29
Anthem _Be Not Afraid _ Craig Courtney
Third Lesson Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon Opening the Heavens Rev. Katie Callaway
Hymn 70 _Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized _caithness
Call to Prayer Rev. Katie Callaway
Silent Prayers
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory _Allegretto Pastorale _John E. West
Presentation and Doxology No. 591 OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Offertory Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Hymn 298 _There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy _in babilone
Events in the Life of the Church
Pastoral Benediction
Choral Response When Jesus Came to Jordan Frederik A. Mehrtens
Postlude _Quasi Andante _Cesar Franck
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist _Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Order of Worship
Epiphany Sunday
January 5, 2020
11:00 a.m.
223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square
Chiming of the Hour
Prelude We Three Kings _Paul O. Manz
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit _Still He Comes _Zollene Reissner
Love’s great promise, born long ago in a manger,
Not with the sounds of the cymbal and drum, but the silence of stars.
Long awaited one, unknown and yet not a stranger,
Came as a humble and holy child, yet a great and glorious king!
For such a gift sing “Alleluia!” Hope born within a lowly stall,
The incarnate love of God was sent for all.
(The text is by Zollene Reissner)
Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Invocation Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
Hymn 66 _We Three Kings of Orient Are _THREE KINGS OF ORIENT
Affirmation of Faith
We are not alone, we live in God’s world and we worship the One who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others through the Spirit.
We are relational beings, called to be with and for one another. In gathering at the table, we are communing with our Triune God and we are communing with one another.
We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, to remember the life, ministry, and love of the One we follow.
In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us.
Gloria Patri No. 579
Glory be to God the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen. Amen.
First Lesson Isaiah 60:1-6
Second Lesson Psalm 72:1-7; 10-14
Solo _Welcome, Welcome, Dear Redeemer _ Cesar Franck
Bill Gardner, tenor
Welcome, welcome, dear Redeemer.
You came, Lord Jesus, to set us free.
From our fears and sins release us;
Let us find our rest in thee.
Hope of all the earth thou art,
Joy of every longing heart.
Welcome, welcome, dear Redeemer,
Born a child, yet thou art a King.
Born to reign in us forever,
Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
Rule in all our hearts alone,
Raise us to thy glorious throne. Amen.
(The text is adapted from a hymn by Charles Wesley)
Third Lesson Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon Leaving the Path Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
Hymn 62 _Bring We the Frankincense of Our Love _EPIPHANY SONG
Call to Prayer Rev. John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Silent Prayers
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory _March of the Kings _Cesar Franck
Presentation and Doxology No. 591 OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Offertory Prayer
Celebration of Holy Communion
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Hymn O Worship the King All Glorious Above* LYONS
Events in the Life of the Church
Pastoral Benediction
Choral Response _Still He Comes _Zollene Reissner
Still he comes to us, not with the sound of the thunder,
But as the light of the morning comes when a new day is born.
Grace he brings to us, life and love never-ending,
Rest for the spirit and peace for the heart, and a quiet, gentle joy.
For such a gift sing “Alleluia!” Hope born within a lowly stall,
The incarnate love of God was sent for all.
(The text is by Zollene Reissner)
Postlude _Noel Provencal _Alexandre Guilmant
Due to technical issues our final Hymn As with Gladness Men of Old was replaced with O Worship the King All Glorious Above*
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Order of Worship
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 22, 2019
11:00 a.m.
223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square
We Praise God
Chiming of the Hour
†Prelude Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring J. S. Bach
Justin Addington, James Richardson, pianists
Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Katie Callaway
Lighting of the Advent Wreath Bill Gardner
Choral Introit Light Four Candles Yiddish Folk Tune
Music Makers
Invocation Rev. Katie Callaway
Hymn 11 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You? valet will ich
*Affirmation of Faith
We are an Advent people, a people of love. For us, Advent is a time of waiting, and so we wait. We wait for the coming of the One who is the fulfillment of God’s promise, the fulfillment of hope, the declaration that all have been redeemed.
We know that the world in which we live will continue to be filled with pain and sorrow. We know that hatred and violence will continue to exist. We know that death and separation will continue to be a part of our lives.
But because we are an Advent people, we know that love will win in the end. The Holy One is always coming, to make this world home, to make this world whole, all that was, is, and ever will be.
And in our waiting and our hoping, we work and worship, pray and play, in all things hoping that peace, love, and joy will reign in our lives and in our world, now and forever.
(The text is by Rev. Rebecca F. Harrison)
Gloria Patri regent square
Children’s Time Rev. Katie Callaway
We Proclaim God’s Word
First Lesson Isaiah 7:10-16 Shannon Willhite, lay reader
Solo Love Came Down at Christmas K. Lee Scott
Justin Addington, baritone
Second Lesson Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Anthem The Best of Rooms Randall Thompson
Third Lesson Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon Mysterious Recipe Rev. John Callaway
We Respond to the Word
Hymn 12 People, Look East besancon
Call to Prayer Rev. Katie Callaway
Silent Prayers
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Of the Father’s Love Begotten Wilbur Held
Presentation and Doxology VENI EMMANUEL
Offertory Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
We Go Into the World
Hymn 49 Once in Royal David’s City irby
Events in the Life of the Church
Pastoral Benediction
Choral Response Carol of the Advent French folk melody
Postlude Adeste Fideles Wilbur Held
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Order of Worship
The First Sunday After
Christmas Day
December 29, 2019
11:00 a.m.
223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square
Prelude At Christmastide _C. V. Stanford
Richard Lewis, organist
Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Charlie Benton
Invocation
Hymn 31 _Hark! The Herald Angels Sing _MENDELSSOHN
Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God, the creator and giver of life, who brought all creation to birth, who mothers us and fathers us, protecting, nurturing, and cherishing us.
We believe in Jesus Christ: God born among us as a fragile baby, embodying both love and the need for love, and calling us to rest in God as trustingly as a tiny child.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, breathed into us at our birth,
always drawing us on to be born again, encouraging, exhorting, comforting, nourishing our growth and inspiring our living.
And we believe that each new child is a glimpse of the face of God, a sign of the life to come, and a call to live in peace and celebrate living together.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's people on earth!
(The text is by Nathan Nettleton and Kathy Galloway)
*Gloria Patri regent square
All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your voices raising to the eternal three in one.
Come and worship, come and worship;
Worship Christ, the newborn King!
Children’s Time Rev. Charlie Benton
All children are invited to the front of the sanctuary.
First Lesson Isaiah 63:7-9
Second Lesson Psalm 148
Anthem _Infant Holy, Infant Lowly _ Polish carol
Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall;
Oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Swift are winging angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing:
Christ the babe is Lord of all.
Flocks were sleeping; shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new
Saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a gospel true.
Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing greet the morrow:
Christ the babe was born for you.
(The text was translated by Edith M. G. Reed)
Third Lesson Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon 20/20 Vision Rev. Charlie Benton
Hymn 53 _What Child Is This _GREENSLEEVES
Call to Prayer Rev. Charlie Benton
Silent Prayers
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Offertory Sentence
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory _Drummer Boy/Pat-a-pan _Diane Bish
Presentation and Doxology No. 591 OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Offertory Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Hymn 28 _Good Christian Friends, Rejoice _IN DULCI JUBILO
Events in the Life of the Church
Pastoral Benediction
Postlude _Go, Tell It on the Mountain _Mark Hayes
The First Baptist Church staff would like to extend gratitude to Richard Lewis for serving as our guest organist today and to Rev. Charlie Benton for his worship leadership and preaching.
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Order of Worship
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 15, 2019 11:00 a.m.
223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square
PRELUDE O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Charles Callahan
Rev. James Richardson, organist
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Katie Callaway
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Rebecca Hellmuth
CHORAL INTROIT Light Three Candles Yiddish Folk Tune Music Makers
INVOCATION Rev. Katie Callaway
HYMN 9 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel VENI EMMANUEL All who are able are invited to stand as the choir processes.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We are an Advent people, a people of joy. For us, Advent is a time of waiting, and so we wait. We wait for the coming of the One who is the fulfillment of God’s promise, the fulfillment of hope, the declaration that all have been redeemed. We know that the world in which we live will continue to be filled with pain and sorrow. We know that hatred and violence will continue to exist. We know that death and separation will continue to be a part of our lives. But because we are an Advent people, we know that love will win in the end. The Holy One is always coming, to make this world home, to make this world whole, all that was, is, and ever will be. And in our waiting and our hoping, we work and worship, pray and play, in all things hoping that peace, love, and joy will reign in our lives and in our world, now and forever. (The text is by Rev. Rebecca F. Harrison)
*GLORIA PATRI ADESTE FIDELES
Glory to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; Praise we the Trinity, the three in one. Sing alleluia! Welcome the Messiah. O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
CHILDREN’S TIME: Rev. John Callaway
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 35:1-10 Lynne Davis, lay reader
SOLO He Shall Feed His Flock George Frederick Handel Emily Richardson-Dion, mezzo soprano
SECOND LESSON Psalm 146:5-10
ANTHEM Come, Savior, Come Dana Mengel Christopher Hendricks, Brian Martine, recorders
THIRD LESSON Isaiah 11:1-10
SERMON Yes, Mary Knew Rev. Katie Callaway
HYMN 15 Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers LLANGLOFFAN
CALL TO PRAYER Rev. John Callaway
SILENT PRAYERS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers Paul O. Manz
PRESENTATION AND DOXOLOGY VENI EMMANUEL
OFFERTORY PRAYER
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
HYMN 40 Joy to the World! ANTIOCH
EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
PASTORAL BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE Carol of the Advent French folk melody
POSTLUDE Good Christians All, Rejoice Jeff Perks
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbcsav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Communion by Candlelight
December 22, 2019 - 5PM
A Service of Music and Meditation
Organ and Piano Duets played by Dr. Justin L. Addington
and Rev. James C. Richardson
Organ Prelude: O Come O Come, Emmanuel by Alec Rowley played by Dr. Justin L. Addington
Call to Worship: Rev. John R. Callaway
Invocation: Rev. Katie S. Callaway
Holy Communion
You are invited to come forward any time during the playing of the carols to pray at the kneelers or receive communion.
Carols:
O Holy Night
Silent Night
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Panis Angelicus
He Shall Feed His Flock
Ave Maria
There's a Song in the Air
Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
Gesu Bambino
Thou Dost Leave Thy Throne
Coventry Carol
Of the Father's Love Begotten
What Child Is This
Away in a Manger
Still, Still, Still
The First Noel
The Birthday of a King
From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
Benediction: Revs. Katie and John Callaway
Organ Postlude: Go Tell It on the Mountain - Rev. James Richardson
The Cover art is by Karen Jerald
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbcsav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Katie Callaway
Lighting of the Advent Wreath The Britt Family
Choral Introit Light Two Candles Yiddish Folk Tune
Featruing Music Makers Children's Choir
Invocation Rev. Katie Callaway
†Hymn 20 Watchman, Tell Us of the Night aberystwyth
*Affirmation of Faith
We are an Advent people, a people of peace. For us, Advent is a time of waiting, and so we wait. We wait for the coming of the One who is the fulfillment of God’s promise, the fulfillment of hope, the declaration that all have been redeemed.
We know that the world in which we live will continue to be filled with pain and sorrow. We know that hatred and violence will continue to exist. We know that death and separation will continue to be a part of our lives.
But because we are an Advent people, we know that love will win in the end.
The Holy One is always coming, to make this world home, to make this world whole, all that was, is, and ever will be.
And in our waiting and our hoping, we work and worship, pray and play, in all things hoping that peace, love, and joy will reign in our lives and in our world, now and forever.
(The text is by Rev. Rebecca F. Harrison)
*Gloria Patri gloria
Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son,
Glory be to God the Spirit, Ever three and ever one.
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Handbell Choir Light One Candle for Messiah Patricia Hurlbutt
First Lesson Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Libby McIntosh, lay reader
Second Lesson Matthew 3:1-12
Anthem Come, Peace of God Eugene Butler
Third Lesson Isaiah 11:1-10
Sermon A Little Peace Rev. John Callaway
Hymn 3 Comfort, Comfort You My People* Psalm 42
Call to Prayer Rev. Katie Callaway
Silent Prayers
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory Sentence
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Comfort, Comfort You My People Flor Peeters
*Presentation and Doxology VENI EMMANUEL
*Offertory Prayer
*Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Hymn 13 Prepare the Way* bereden vag for herran
Events in the Life of the Church
Pastoral Benediction
Choral Response Carol of the Advent French folk melody
Postlude Prepare the Way Paul O. Manz
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbcsav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
First Baptist Church of Savannah, GA
November 24, 2019 11:00 a.m.
223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square
Christ the King Sunday - A Service of Thanksgiving
Prelude We Gather Together Beatrice Hatton Fisk
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit We Gather Together Edward Kremser
Hymn 551 Come, Ye Thankful People ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR
Affirmation of Faith
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Gloria Patri No. 579
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end.
Amen. Amen.
First Lesson Psalm 46:1-7 Nancy Sutton, lay reader
Second Lesson Colossians 1:11-18
Anthem Quodlibet on Two Thanksgiving Hymns Willard A. Palmer
Third Lesson Luke 23:33-43
Sermon What King is This? Rev. John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Hymn 155 Rejoice, the Lord Is King DARWALL’S 148TH
Offertory Now Thank We All Our God J. S. Bach
Presentation and Doxology No. 591 OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all people here below;
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Hymn 555 Now Thank We All Our God NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT
Choral Response Give Thanks for Life Joseph Barnby
Postlude O Lord, How Manifold John E. West
Morning Worship
First Baptist Church
Savannah, Georgia
Sunday, November 10, 2019 Eleven O’clock
Prelude Prelude in C Major Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit This Church Has Worked James Richardson
Hymn 425 Lord of Light, Your Name Outshining ABBOT’S LEIGH
First Lesson Psalm 145:1-5,17-21 George Pruden, lay reader
Second Lesson 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5
Anthem Treasures in Heaven Allen Pote
Third Lesson Haggai 1:15b-2:9
Sermon "Former and Future Glory" by Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
Hymn 422 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending BEACH SPRING
Offertory A Prayer for the Innocent George Frederick McKay
Hymn 428 We Give Thee but Thine Own SCHUMANN
Choral Response Lord of All Good Genevan Psalter, 1551
First Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia
All Saints’ Sunday
November 3, 2019
11:00 a.m.
223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square
Due to technical issues we are unable to include most of the music for this service.
Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Katie Callaway
Invocation Rev. John Callaway
*Affirmation of Faith
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
(Psalm 23 KJV)
In Memoriam
Linda Beach
Eleanor Blood
Nancy Lewis
Joe McNellage
Joan Usher
Congregational Response: We remember and give thanks.
Silent Prayers
Unison Statement of Support
We thank God for the gift of life, for all of its wonder and mystery, its friendships and fellowships, and for the ties that bind us close to one another. We remember your loved ones with kindness and affection, and we thank God for the investment of life in the fellowship of faith and beyond. Our prayers attend you and yours in these days of acceptance and adjustment, and we pledge to help you during this and all times.
We Proclaim God’s Word
First Lesson 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12
Second Lesson Luke 6:20-31
Sermon Imprints Rev. John Callaway
We Respond to the Word
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Katie Callaway
The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory Sentence
Receiving of Tithes and Offerings
*Offertory Prayer
Celebration of Holy Communion
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Events in the Life of the Church
Pastoral Benediction
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website https://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Sunday, October 27, 2019, Reformation Sunday.
Prelude Ein’ Feste Burg Emil Weidenhagen
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit Our Hearts Are Joined James C. Richardson
Hymn 260 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN’ FESTE BURG
Gloria Patri No. 579
Children’s Time Rev. John Callaway
First Lesson Psalm 65 Brenda Helmly, lay reader
Second Lesson 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Anthem God, Our Help and Constant Refuge Herbert Howells
Third Lesson Luke 18:9-14
Sermon "Re-formation" Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
Hymn 339 Be Thou My Vision SLANE
Offertory Ein’ Fest Burg Johann C. Kittel
Presentation and Doxology No. 591 OLD HUNDREDTH
Hymn 210 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE
Choral Response God Is Our Refuge Este’s Psalmes, 1592
Postlude Allegro from Reformation Symphony Felix Mendelssohn
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbcsav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Morning Worship
First Baptist Church
Savannah, Georgia
Sunday, October 20, 2019 Eleven O’clock
Prelude Exsultate Stanley Vann
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit Antiphonal Psalm Hal H. Hopson
Hymn 150 Come, Christians, Join to Sing MADRID
Children’s Time Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
First Lesson Psalm 119:97-104 Richard Lewis, lay reader
Second Lesson Luke 18:1-8
Anthem Write Your Blessed Name K. Lee Scott
Third Lesson Genesis 32:22-31
Sermon "Wrestling, Blessing, and Naming" Rev. John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Hymn 426 Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak CANONBURY
Offertory Andantino L. J. A. Lefebure-Wely
Hymn 379 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less SOLID ROCK
Choral Response My Song Forever Dimitri S. Bortniansky
Postlude Festival Finale Malcolm Archer
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Prelude Pavilioned in Splendor Richard Lloyd
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit How Lovely, Lord Hal H. Hopson
Hymn 476 O Worship the King LYONS
Children’s Time Rev. John Callaway
First Lesson 2 Kings 5:9-14 Frances Mills, lay reader
Second Lesson Psalm 111
Anthem Our Mission Is to Follow Jesus Jayne Southwick Cool
Third Lesson Luke 17:11-19
Sermon "Saying Thanks" Rev. Katie Callaway
Hymn 359 More Love to Thee, O Christ MORE LOVE TO THEE
Offertory Prelude in C Major David N. Johnson
Hymn 276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESS
Choral Response A Sun and Shield Forever Hal H. Hopson
Postlude Grand Choeur Theodore Salome
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Prelude This Is My Father’s World James Pethel
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit Now to Your Table Spread John Ireland
Hymn 470 O Day of Rest and Gladness WOODBIRD
Children’s Time Rev. Katie Callaway
First Lesson Exodus 16:13-21 Brian Martine, lay reader
Second Lesson Psalm 78:11-20
Solo They’ll Know We Are Christians Lloyd Larson
Bill Gardner, tenor
Third Lesson Luke 9:10-17
Sermon Miracles Abound Rev. John Callaway
Hymn 438 Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNIS
Celebration of Holy Communion
Hymn 439 In Christ There Is No East or West ST. PETER
Choral Response Here Is Our Common Wealth John Ireland
Postlude Praise the Lord, All Ye Nations Robert J. Powell
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
September 29, 2019 - Celebration of Baptism
Prelude Prelude on ENGELBERG James Pethel
Rev. James Richardson, organist
The Celebration of Christian Baptism
Profession of Faith Jennifer Fox-Jarmond, reader
The Baptism of Jacqueline Dion
Prayer of Blessing
Piano Solo The Lord’s PrayerAlbert Hay Malotte
First Lesson Genesis 1:1-10 Heather Valentine, lay reader
Second Lesson Luke 3:21-22
Homily Dear Jacqueline Rev. Katie Callaway
Anthem We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus Robert A. Hobby
Adult Choir and Music Makers
Third Lesson John 14:8-14
Homily Dear First Baptist Church Rev. John Callaway
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Sunday, September 8, 2019 Worship Service
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Sermon "You Know Me" Rev. John Callaway
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Sunday, September 1, 2019 Worship Service
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Sermon "The Lowest Place" Rev. Katie Callaway
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
The Installation Service of Katie & John Callaway - August 17, 2019
PRELUDE: "Sonata 4, Op. 7, Allegro" Ludwig van Beethoven - Joseph Snipes, Pianist, former youth, and long-time friend of the Callaways from Carrollton, Georgia.
CHORAL INTROIT: "Be Thou My Vision" Irish ballad
HYMN: No. 420 "God of Grace and God of Glory" CWMRHONDDA
ANTHEM: "May the Love of Christ Enfold Us" by James C. Richardson, text by Timothy Dudley-Smith
PASTORAL CHARGE: Rev. Dr. Tim Willis, Mentor, friend, former campus minister, and officiant of John and Katie's wedding
HYMN: No. 523 "God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian" BETHANY
LAYING ON OF HANDS: Piano music by Joseph Snipes
PRAYER OF COMMISSIONING: Rev. Brian Edwards, Friend and Executive Director of Suburban Crossroads Counseling in Ellicott City, Maryland
SOLO: "I Still Believe" by Michael Costa, Singer-songwriter and friend of the Callaways from Tampa, Florida
CONGREGATIONAL CHARGE: Rev. Sarah Murray, Long-time friend of the Callaways and Minister to Families with Children of First Baptist Church, Griffin, Georgia
HYMN: "Wake Now My Senses" SLANE
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Be Thou My Vision" Irish ballad
INSTRUMENTAL RESPONSE: "Simple Gifts" by Joseph Brackett - Joseph Snipes, pianist
POSTLUDE: "Rigaudon" by Andre Campra
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website https://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
August 4, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
First Day - One Day Vacation Bible School
Rev. James Richardson, organist
CHORAL INTROIT "This Is My Father's World" by Franklin Sheppard
Hymn: "All Things Bright and Beautifu"l
First Lesson: Genesis 1:26-31 - Reader, Jacqueline Dion
Hymn "The Servant Song"
Second Lesson: Matthew 22:34-40
Homily: "The Good in Us" - Rev. Katie Callaway
Anthem - “Look at the World” by John Rutter - Bill Gardner, tenor soloist
Third Lesson - Matthew 5:13-16
Homily: “Just Some Salt and a Candle” - Rev. John Callaway
Payers with Music: "Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying" by Ken Medema - Rev. John Callaway, musician
Offertory: "Be Thou My Vision" by Jan Bender- John Foxx Willhite, violinist
Anthem: "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" - Jamaican Folk Tune
Hymn: The Summons
Responce: "Jesus Calls Us In, Sends Us Out" - Jamaican Folk Tune
Postlude: Malta Moderato by Giovanni Pergolesi
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
July 14, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit “Come Down, O Love Divine”- Ralph Vaughan Williams
Hymn: “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
First Lesson - Psalm 82 - Emma Rountree, lay reader
Second Lesson - Colossians 1:9-14
Anthem - “Jesus My Breath, My Life, My Lord” - K. Lee Scott
Third Lesson - Luke 10:25-37
Sermon: “Those Neighbors” - Rev. John Callaway
Hymns: “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” and “In Christ There Is No East or West”
Choral Response ““Truly the Yearning Strong” - Ralph Vaughan Williams
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
July 7, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Forth Sunday After Pentecost
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether” by Harold Friedell
Hymn: “God Is Here!”
First Lesson - II Kings 5:1-14 - Molly Wright, lay reader
Second Lesson - Psalm 65:1-9
Solo - ““Consider the Lilies” by K. Lee Scott - Bill Gardner, Tenor
Third Lesson - Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Sermon: "Entering Town” Rev. Katie Callaway
Hymns: “I Come with Joy” and “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”
Choral Response “All Our Meals and All Our Living” by Harold Friedell
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
June 30, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Third Sunday After Pentecost
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Choral Introit “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” by Johann Rudolph Ahle
Hymn: “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”
First Lesson - Psalm 77:1-2, 11-15, Nancy Lazard, lay reader
Second Lesson - Galatians 5:14-25
Anthem - “The Tree of Life”, K. Lee Scott
Third Lesson - Luke 9:57-62
Sermon: "That First Step” Rev. John Callaway
Hymns: ““O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” and “Lead On, O King Eternal”
Welcome New Members - Amelia Britt and Devon Keller
Choral Response “Glorious Lord, Yourself Impart!”, Johann Rudolph Ahle
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
June 9, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Pentecost Sunday
Rev. James Richardson, organist
Hymn: “Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us”,
First Lesson - Genesis 11:1-9 - Dale Willhite, lay reader
Second Lesson - John 13:31-35
Anthem - “Without the Fire”,
Third Lesson - Acts 2:1-21
Sermon: “The Spirit of Understanding” - Rev. Katie Callaway
Hymns: “Let Every Christian Pray” and “Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow”
Choral Response “O Spirit, Sent from Heaven”.
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Welcome to a very special episode from First Baptist Church of Savannah, aired on WRUU on June 2, 2019.
We welcome our new Co-pastors, Katie and John Callaway
Order of Special Episode:
All music preformed by Organist Emeritus, Rev. James Richardson in 2012 and 2019
"Trumpet Tune in C Major" by David N. Johnson (1922-1987)
Information about Rev. Katie Callaway
"Now Thank We All Our God" by Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Gospel Lesson - John 10:22-30
Sermon from May 12, 2019 “Called to New Life” Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-pastor
"God of Grace and God of Glory" by Paul O. Manz (1919-2009)
Information about Rev. John Callaway
"Festive Trumpet Tune" by David German (b. 1954)
Third Lesson - Revelation 21:1-6
Sermon from May 19, 2019 “The Home of God” Rev. John Callaway
"Fanfare" by John Cook (1918-1984)
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
May 19, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Fifth Sunday of Easter
**Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!**
Rev. James Richardson, organist
First Lesson - Psalm 148 - Scot Pool, lay reader
Second Lesson - John 13:31-35
Anthem - “With a Voice of Singing” - Martin Shaw
Third Lesson - Revelation 21:1-6
Sermon “The Home of God” - Rev. John Callaway
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
May 12, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Fourth Sunday of Easter
**Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!**
Rev. James Richardson, organist
First Lesson - Acts 9:36-43, Bettie Hodges, lay reader
Second Lesson - Revelation 7:9-17
Anthem - “The Day of Resurrection” Paul Leddington Wright
Gospel Lesson - John 10:22-30
Sermon “Called to New Life” Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-pastor
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Second Sunday of Easter
**Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!**
First Lesson - Acts 5:27-32, Debbie Wyatt, lay reader
Anthem - “Day of Arising”Carl Schalk
Second Lesson - Revelation 1:4-8
Solo - “Take My Life” by Mark Hayes featuring Rev. Bill Gardner, tenor and Dianne Gardner, pianist
Gospel Lesson - John 20:19-31
Sermon - “Please Pass the Peace . . . Resurrection Confirmed” by Rev. Will Barnes
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
On April 7, 2019, Revs. Katie and John Callaway were called as Co-Pastors of First Baptist Church of Savanah.
For more about the Callaways and Co-Pastoring, visit fbcsavsearch.org/newpastors.
April 21, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Easter Sunday
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Anthem - “O Sons and Daughters of the King” by Paul Sjolund
First Lesson - Acts 10:34-43, Phil Campbell, lay reader
Anthem - “Day of Arising” Carl Schalk
Second Lesson - I Corinthians 15:19-26, Gaye Rountree, lay reader
Sermon - “The Stories We Tell” Rev. Josh Brewer
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Please note that we had technical issues with the audio of this service.
Calling Of Revs. Katie And John Callaway As Co-Pastors
After a weekend in Savannah, meeting the diaconate, and a reception with members of the congregation, on April 7, 2019, Revs. Katie and John Callaway preached and led in worship in view of call. In conference after worship, the congregation voted on the nomination from the Pastor Search Committee and called Katie and John to be Co-Pastors of our church.As John and Katie preached, God has made a way, and God is making a way at First Baptist Church Savannah! For more about the Callaways and Co-Pastoring, visit fbcsavsearch.org/newpastors.
April 7, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Fifth Sunday in Lent
First Lesson - Philippians 3:4b-14 - Howard Pendley, lay reader
Gospel Lesson - John 12:1-8
Anthem - “My Song Is Love Unknown” by Jayne Southwick Cool
Homily - “God Made a Way” Rev. John Callaway (Isaiah 43:16-17)
Homily - “God Is Making a Way” Rev. Katie Callaway (Isaiah 43:18-21)
For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA
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Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor
John Callaway, Co-Pastor
Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus
We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
All are Welcome
Special Announcement from the Pastor Search Committee
March 18, 2019
It is with tremendous excitement that the members of the Pastor Search Committee announce their recommendation for the next senior pastors of the First Baptist Church of Savannah, Katie and John Callaway.
The Search Committee will present the Callaways to the church in a series of events the first weekend in April. On Saturday, April 6 from 4:00-6:00 PM, all members of the congregation are invited to meet Katie and John during an Open House in Lewis Hall. They will then preach at the morning service, Sunday, April 7, which will be followed by a special church business conference to vote on the recommendation for their call.
For more information please visit https://www.fbc-sav.org/news/from_the_pastor.php
March 17, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service
Second Sunday in Lent
First Lesson - Psalm 121, Emily Garrard, lay reader
Second Lesson - Ephesians 2:4-9
Anthem - “In All Our Grief and Fear We Turn to You” by Charles R. Anders
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 20:1-15
Sermon - “God’s Grace and Our Response” by Rev. Howard Pendley
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We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
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First Sunday in Lent
First Lesson -Deuteronomy 26:1-11 - Joan Pusser, lay reader
Second Lesson - Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16, Read in English by Josh Brewer and in Hebrew by Rabbi Steven Henki
Anthem - - “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” by Henry Coleman
Gospel Lesson - Luke 4:1-13
Sermon - “Dreams of the Past, Hope for the Future” Rabbi Steven Henkin, Congregation Agudath Achim, Savannah.
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We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
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Transfiguration Sunday
Kyle Ballantine's final Sunday as Organist & Choir Director
First Lesson - Exodus 34:29-35 - Liz Palles, lay reader
Second Lesson - 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
Anthem - “How Can I Keep from Singing” by Ginger Littleton
Gospel Lesson - Mark 9:1-10 read by Samuel Wyatt Curson
Meditation - “Glory, Glory” by Rev Dwight Moody, Director of Advancement at The Academy of Preachers
Special Final Postlude by Kyle Ballantine “This Little Light of Mine” by John Behnke
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We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM
We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
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Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Kyle Ballantine, organist
The Baptism of Caedie Brewer
“Celebration” by Jason Krug, featuring the Bell Choir
First Lesson - Genesis 45:3-11, 15
Second Lesson - 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Anthem - “Beloved, Let Us Love One Another” by Van Denman Thompson
Gospel Lesson - Luke 6:27-38
Sermon- “Echoes of Resurrection” by Rev. Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
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We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
Kyle Ballantine, organist
“Celebration” by Jason Krug, featuring the Bell Choir
First Lesson - Jeremiah 17:5-10
Second Lesson - 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Anthem - “The First Song of Isaiah” by Jack Noble White
Gospel Lesson - Luke 6:17-26
Sermon- “Not This Jesus Guy, Again” by Rev. Ryan Clark, guest preacher
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We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah
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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Kyle Ballantine, organist
First Lesson - Psalm 23
Second Lesson - 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
Anthem - “Lord, in Thy Mercy Grant Us Peace” by Felix Mendelssohn
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 22:34-40
Sermon - “A Still More Excellent Way” by Rev. Howard Pendley
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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Kyle Ballantine, organist
First Lesson - Jeremiah 1:4-10
Second Lesson - Psalm 71:1-6
Gospel Lesson - Luke 4:16-30
Meditation - “WWJHMD (What Would Jesus Have Me Do?)” by Rev. Charlie Benton
Approach to the Table - “Come Find Forgiveness and Love” by Don Besig
Richard Lewis, pianist
Celebration of Holy Communion
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Third Sunday after Epiphany
Rev. James Richardson, organist
First Lesson - Psalm 19
Second Lesson - 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Anthem - “A Jubilant Song” by Mary Lynn Lightfoot
Third Lesson - Luke 18:1-8
Sermon- “P.U.S.H (Pray Until Something Happens)” by Rev. Jeffrey Howard, Guest Preacher
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Second Sunday after Epiphany
Deacon Ordination of Rachel Finley Cosme & Libby McIntosh
First Lesson - Isaiah 62:1-5
Second Lesson - 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 27
Anthem - “Many Gifts, One Spirit” by Allen Pote
Third Lesson - John 2:1-11
Sermon- “One Body, Many Parts” by Rev. Howard Pendley, Guest Preacher
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Second Sunday of Advent: Anthem: "Lost in the Night" - Leland Sateren Sermon: "Hope for All the Earth" - Rev. Erin Robinson Hall
First Sunday of Advent: Anthem: "Word of God, Come Down on Earth" - John Behnke Sermon: "Advent Meditation" - Josh Brewer
Christ the King Sunday: Anthem: "Laudamus Te" - Antonio Vivaldi Sermon: "What's Next" - Rick Sebastian
Founders' Day: Anthem: "On Christ I Stand" - Bell Choir Sermon: "This is Just the Beginning - Rev. Ashley Robinson
Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Anthem: "The Gift of Love" - Hal Hopson Sermon: "The King's Grant" - Rev. Will Barnes
All Saint's Sunday: Anthem: "Pie Jesu" - Gabriel Faure All Saint's Meditation - Rev. Josh Brewer
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Anthem: "Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God" - Carl Mueller Sermon: "Regarding Children" - Rev. Carrie Nettles
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Anthem: "All the Earth Rejoice" - Antonio Vivaldi Sermon: "What Do You Want With My Feet?" - Rev. Josh Brewer
Sixteenth Day after Pentecost Anthem: "Fount of Every Blessing" - Lloyd Larson Sermon: "What Do You See?" - Rev. Will Barnes
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson - Psalm 34:1-8
Second Lesson - Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Musical Offering - “Consecration” by John Ness Beck, Featuring John Pollock, baritone
Third Lesson - John 6:35, 41-51
Sermon “Everlasting Bread” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson - Psalm 78:23-29
Second Lesson - Ephesians 4:1-16
Anthem “All Praise to Thee” by Marie Pooler
Gospel Lesson - John 6:24-35
Meditation “Making Heaven on Earth” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson - Psalm 145:10-18
Second Lesson - John 6:1-21
Third Lesson - Ephesians 3:12-21
Sermon “Paul Prays for Us” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson - Psalm 23
Second Lesson - Ephesians 2:11-22
Anthem “When in Our Music God is Glorified” by Russel Schultz-Widmar
Gospel Lesson - Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Sermon “Finding Rest in a Deserted Place" by Rick Sebastian
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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson - Psalm 24
Second Lesson - Ephesians 1:3-14
Musical Offering “Take My Life and Let It Be” by Patricia Sanders Cota, Featuring: The Bell Ensemble
Gospel Lesson - John 1:35-51
Sermon “Fig Tree Evangelism” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson - Psalm 127
Second Lesson - 2 Corinthians 12:2-10
Musical Offering - “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace” by John Carter featuring: Kyle Ballantine & Richard Lewis, pianists
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon - “Distance” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
First Lesson - Psalm 130
Second Lesson - 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Musical Offering - “Violin Sonata in D minor” (Op. 5, No. 12) by Arcangelo Corelli featuring: John Foxx Willhite, violinist
Gospel Lesson - Mark 5:21-43
Meditation - “Distance” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Trinity Sunday
First Lesson - Isaiah 6:1-8
Second Lesson - Romans 8:12-17
Anthem - “Shine Like the Sun” by Karen Black
Gospel Lesson - John 3:1-17
Sermon - “Would You Like to Dance?” by Rev. Josh Brewer,
Assistant Minister for Community Missions
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Pentecost
First Lesson - Ezekiel 37:1-14
Second Lesson - Acts 2:1-21
Anthem - “Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord” by Aaron David Miller
Epistle Lesson - Romans 8:22-27
Sermon - “Dry Bones, Arise!” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Seventh Sunday of Easter
First Lesson - Psalm 1
Second Lesson - Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Anthem - “The Lord Is My Shepherd” by Jill Gallina, featuring the Joyful Voices Choir
Gospel Lesson - John 17:6-19
Sermon - “When Jesus Prays...” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Sixth Sunday of Easter - Celebration of Holy Communion
First Lesson - Psalm 98
Second Lesson - 1 John 5:1-6
Anthem - “Come to the Table” by Allen Pote
Gospel Lesson - John 15:9-17
Meditation - “Joy Upon Joy” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
First Lesson - Psalm 23
Second Lesson - John 10:11-18
Anthem - “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” by John Ness Beck
Epistle Lesson - 1 John 3:16-24
Sermon - “This Is How We Know” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Fifth Sunday of Easter
First Lesson - Psalm 62:5-12
Second Lesson - 1 John 4:7-21
Anthem - “Beloved, Let Us Love One Another” by Van Denman Thompson
Gospel Lesson - John 15:1-8
Sermon - “God Is Our Refuge” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Third Sunday of Easter
First Lesson - Psalm 133
Second Lesson - 1 John 3:1-7
Anthem - “Children of the Heavenly Father” by Marie Pooler
Gospel Lesson - Luke 24:36b-48
Sermon - “Hungry for Resurrection” by Rev. Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions
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Second Sunday of Easter
First Lesson - Psalm 133
Second Lesson - 1 John 1:1-2:2
Anthem - “We Know that Christ is Raised” by Hal Hopson
New Testament Lesson - Acts 4:32-35
Sermon - “The Real Imitation” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Easter Sunday
Choral Introit - “Alleluia! Love Lives Again!” by John Carter
First Lesson - Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Second Lesson - Acts 10:34-43
Anthem - “This Joyful Eastertide” by John Ferguson
Gospel Lesson - John 20:1-18
Meditation - “Calling from the Past, Those Easter Voices" by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
Celebration of Holy Communion
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Palm Sunday
First Lesson - Isaiah 50:4-7
Second Lesson - Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Anthem - “Sing Hosanna in the Highest” by Joseph Martin
Gospel Lesson - Mark 11:1-11
Sermon - “Holy Hosannas, Hollow Hosannas" by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
First Lesson - Jeremiah 31:31-34
Second Lesson - Psalm 51:1-12
Anthem - “Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God” by Jerry Cauley
Gospel Lesson - John 12:20-33
Sermon - “I’m So Sorry. Help Me!" by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Fourth Sunday in Lent, Laetare Sunday
First Lesson - Numbers 21:4-9, Second Lesson - Ephesians 2:1-10
Anthem - “Wondrous Cross, Sacred Head” by Carly Nygard, Jr.
Gospel Lesson - John 3:14-21
Sermon - “A Glorious Tapestry” by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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Third Sunday in Lent
Choral Introit - “A Lenten Prayer” by Robert Powell
Joyful Voices Choir
First Lesson - Psalm 19
Second Lesson - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Anthem - “Ah, Holy Jesus” by Philip Roberts
Bell Choir
Gospel Lesson - John 2:13-22
Meditation - “Then They Believed”
by Dr. Tom McCann, Intentional Interim Pastor
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First Sunday in Lent
First Lesson - Genesis 9:8-17
Second Lesson - Psalm 25:1-10
Anthem: "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley" by Hal Hopson
New Testament Lesson - Acts 2:42-47
Sermon: "The Four Pillars of the Church" by Dr. Tom McCann
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Transfiguration Sunday: Sermon: "How Easily Lost; How Deliberately Found" [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "Grant Us Light" [by Eric Thiman]
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany: Sermon: "The Cure for the Discouraged" [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "Communion Prayer" [by Allen Pote]
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: Sermon: "God's Unlimited Love" [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" [Bell Choir]
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sermon: "What If..." [Dr. Tom McCann Anthem: "The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns" [by K. Lee Scott]
Third Sunday of Advent: Sermon: Why Heaven Came Down [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "Come, Savior Come" [by Dana Mengel]
Second Sunday of Advent: Sermon: Christmas Voices: "The Word that Joseph Heard" (Dr. Tom McCann) Anthem: "Word of God, Come Down on Earth" (by John Behnke)
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: "The Standard of Excellence" [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "Room at the Table" [David Lantz]
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: "Through the Wilderness Triumphant" [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "Oh, How Precious" [by Raymond Haan]
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: "Risk the Cliff" [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God" [by Carl Mueller]
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost [A Communion Sunday]: Sermon: "No Shoes Required" [Rev. Josh Brewer]
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost: Sermon: "Open My Eyes That I May See" [Rev. Will Barnes] Duet: "Simple Gifts" [Camille Heidel, viola; John Fox Willhite, violin]
Sermon: "You Are Chosen!" [Dr. Tom McCann] Anthem: "A Jubilant Song" [by Mary Lynn Lightfoot]
Tenth Sunday After Pentecost: Sermon: "Come On In, The Water's Fine! [Rev. Charlie Benton] Anthem: "O Rest in the Lord" [by Felix Mendelssohn]
9th Sunday After Pentecost [A Communion Sunday]: Sermon: "What is Your Name?" [Rev. Josh Brewer]
8th Day after Pentecost: Sermon: The Kingdom? [Dr. Ginger Barfield] Anthem: The Gift of Love [by Hal Hopson]
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: "...And I Didn't Know It" [Rev. Howard Pendley]
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: "Cultivating Spiritual Soil" [Rev. LeAnn Gardner] Anthem: "Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord" [by Aaron David Miller]
5th Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: Come to Me [Rick Sebastian] Solo: "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" [Richard Lewis]
Third Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: Finally, Brothers and Sisters, Farewell [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Second Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: The Care and Feeding of a Pastor [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me
Easter Sunday: Sermon: "Easter Eyes of Faith" [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: "Arising Triumphant" [by George Frideric Handel]
Palm Sunday: Sermon: The Shaking of the Foundations [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: Hosanna to the Living Lord [by Robert Lau]
Fifth Sunday of Lent: Meditation: “The Resurrected Ones” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “Cross of Christ, O Sacred Tree” [by Lloyd Larson]
4th Sunday of Lent - Laetare Sunday Sermon: “The House of the Eighth Son” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” [by Kathleen Thomerson]
7th Sunday After Epiphany: Sermon: "Disarmed by Love" [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation [by Dale Wood]
Rev. Lauren Colwell preaches "Then Your Light Shall Rise" based on Isaiah 58:1-11 and the FBC Adult Choir sings "If Ye Love Me" by Thomas Tallis.
4th Sunday After Epiphany: Sermon: "Blessed Are You" [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: "Offertory" [John Ness Beck]
3rd Sunday After Epiphany: Sermon: Partners in Ministry [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: O God, Our Help in Ages Past [by Hal Hopson]
2nd Sunday After Epiphany: Sermon: “What Makes a Church?” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “None Other Lamb” [by Jane Marshall]
Christmas Day: Sermon: The Hopes and Fears of All the Years [Dr. John Finley, Rev. Lauren Colwell & Rev. Josh Brewer]
4th Sunday of Advent: Sermon:“Still the Dear Christ Enters In” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers” [by K. Lee Scott]
3rd Sunday of Advent [Gaudete Sunday]: Sermon: "Where Meek Souls Will Receive Him" [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: "Every Valley" [by John Ness Beck] Choral Introit: "Light of Light" [with Joyful Voices Choir]
2nd Sunday of Advent [A Communion Sunday]: Sermon: “But in This World of Sin” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “Come Now, O Prince of Peace” [Jeremy Bankson]
On the first Sunday of Advent, we light a candle for hope, Dr. Finley preaches on "No Ear May Hear His Coming," the first in an Advent series based on the hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and the choir sings Glenn Rudolph's "Veiled in Darkness."
Founder's Day Sermon: “Gratitude” [Dr. Jeff Willetts] Anthem: “For the Beauty of the Earth” [by John Rutter]
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: “Hopeful Words for Difficult and Troubled Times” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “Sing a New Song” [by Heinrich Schutz]
25th Sunday After Pentecost - All Saint Sunday Meditation: Remembering the Saints of God [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: The Lord is My Shepherd [by Howard Goodall]
Reformation Sunday Eleven O’clock Sermon: “The Reformation of Zacchaeus” [Dr. John Finley] Choral Introit: “Oh, How Good Is Christ the Lord” [Joyful Voices Choir] Anthem: “How Lovely Are the Messengers” [by Felix Mendelssohn]
23rd Sunday after Pentecost Sermon: “Rooted. Giving. Growing.” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “The Tree of Life” [by K. Lee Scott]
After a week off because of hurricane Matthew, FBC SAV gathers for worship after the storm. Dr. Finley discusses Luke 17:11-19 and the thankful leper. Also, there is a very special Prayers of the People, as FBC member's reflections on hurricane Matthew are weaved into a beautiful group of prayers.
Lauren and Josh talk to CBF Field Personnel Carson and Laura Foushee about the past three years spent in Japan.
NOTE: This conversation was recorded Tues. Oct. 4 with the intent to publish later that week. However, hurricane Matthew hit and caused us to delay the publication of this podcast till this week. Sorry it's a week late, but enjoy this great conversation with CBF Field Personnel.
19th Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: “Investing in the Future” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “In Heavenly Love Abiding” [by Lloyd Larson]
John, Lauren, Kyle and Josh talk about the opening of the new children's area, upcoming events, Jeremiah, and grandparent names.
18th Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: “A Ministry of Action” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” [by Leo Sowerby]
17th Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: A Ministry of Teaching [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: God of Great and God of Small [by Natalie Sleeth]
John, Lauren, Kyle and Josh talk about FBC's full summer, a packed fall, and the power of Jesus' stories.
Dr. John Finley preaches on "A Place at the Table" based on Luke 14:1, 7-14 and Amy Durden and Christopher Hendricks sing "Sound the Trumpet" by Henry Purcell.
14th Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: Pour Into [Rev. Josh Brewer] Anthem: “A Canon of Praise” [Summer Choir]
Sermon: “The Song of the Vineyard” [Dr. John Finley] Solo: “Lullaby” [John Foxx Willhite, violin James Richardson, accompanist]
A communion Sunday. Dr. John Finley looks at Hebrews 12:32-40 in a sermon "Found Faithful."
Dr. John Finley preaches on "The Rich Full Life" based on Luke 12:13-21 and soloist Emily Richardson-Dion sings Leonard Bernstein's "A Simple Song" as our offertory.
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: Sermon: “Ask. Search. Knock.” [Dr. John Finley] Anthem: “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” [Summer Choir]
9th Sunday After Pentecost: Sermon: “The Triangles in Your Life” [Dr. John Finley] Music: “Give Ear unto Me” [Emily Richardson-Dion & Shannon Willhite]
The 8th Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Josh Brewer gives a sermon about Luke 10:25-37, Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan.
Sermon: "How God Keeps Score" by Rev. Lauren Colwell
Offertory: "Praise, O Jerusalem, the Lord" by Christian Ludwig Brau [Chris Hendricks, soloist; Kyle Ballantine, organist]
Dr. Finley preaches on "Inheriting the Mantle" based on 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 and the Celebration Singers of Boulevard Baptist Church in Anderson, South Carolina join us for worship. Under the direction of Caleb Hopkins, they present selections such as "Down in the River to Pray," "How Can I Keep from Singing," and "May the Music Live On."
Fifth Day after Pentecost Sermon: "Lest the Journey Be Too Much for You" - Dr. John Finley Anthem: "For the Beauty of the Earth"
Lauren, John and Josh talk about upcoming events. They introduce a new Podcast segment, and talk about Jesus' meeting with his disciples for breakfast at the beach post-resurrection.
Lauren and Josh talk briefly about Lent, and Josh interviews Morningstar's CEO Rev. Paul E. Knowlton
Lauren recaps the Women of FBC's retreat. Lauren, Kyle and Josh talk about Transfiguration Sunday.
Kyle and Josh talk to Lauren about her recent Passport trip to South Korea. Lauren talks about the Women of FBC, Women's Retreat - and Kyle and Josh introduce the first "Dudes of FBC" event.
John, Kyle and Josh talk about upcoming events, directing the children's choir and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a.
John, Kyle and Josh look back at Advent 2015. Gaye Rountree talks about IHN. Nicki Brewer discusses the upcoming Women's Retreat. John and Josh look at 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - the text for Sunday's sermon "Many Gifts, One Spirit."
Lauren, Kyle and Josh discuss the many Advent events taking place in the next month at FBC Savannah.