First Baptist Norwich: Recent Episodes
Calvin M Locke
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
JUNE 18TH 2023
FATHER’S DAY
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus Beautiful (1 Corinthians 6:11)
+Chorus As the Deer (Psalm 42:1)
Call to Worship: Psalm 119:1-8
Leader: Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!
People: Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart,
Leader: who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!
People: You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
Leader: Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!
People: Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
Leader: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.
People: I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
Invocation in Unison: Psalm 118:26-29
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord. The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar! You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
+Hymn #193: “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message
+Hymn #179: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”
Scripture: Matthew 6:6-9
Sermon: Our Father Who Art in Heaven
+Hymn
216: “Faith of Our Fathers”
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Gib Harrington
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
JUNE 4TH 2023
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus I Must Tell Jesus
+Chorus Fill My Cup Lord
Call to Worship: Psalm 118:1-9
Leader: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
People: Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
Leader: Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
People: Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
Leader: Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.
People: The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Leader: The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. People: It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
Invocation in Unison: Psalm118:19-24
Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it. I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Amen.
+Hymn 403: “Lord Jesus, I Long to Be Perfectly Whole
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (No Children’s Church)
+Hymn #431: “He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought”
Scripture: Acts 2:1-13
Sermon: Pentecost Revisited
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
+Song of Discipleship: Blest Be the Tie that Binds
Blest be the tie that binds, our hearts in Christian love
The fellowship, of kindred minds, is like to that above.
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering thelight of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Linda Guinn
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
MAY 28TH 2023
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus Majesty
+Chorus Change My Heart O God
Call to Worship: Psalm 116:12-19
Leader: What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me?
People: I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord, I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
Leader: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
People: O Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant. You have loosed my bonds.
Leader: I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord.
People: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!
Invocation in Unison: Psalm 117 Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!
+Hymn #77: “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message
+Hymn #393: “All to Jesus I Surrender”
Scripture: James 4:4-10
Sermon: Submit Yourselves to God
+Hymn #529: “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Sandy E Smith
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
MAY 14TH 2023
MOTHER’S DAY
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus The Law of the Lord
+Chorus Thy Word
Call to Worship: Psalm 113
Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise,O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord!
People: Blessed be the nameof the Lord from this time forth and forevermore!
Leader: From the rising ofthe sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!
People: The Lord is highabove all nations, and his glory above the heavens!
Leader: Who is like theLord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and theearth?
People: He raises the poorfrom the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit withprinces, with the princes of his people.
Leader: He gives the barrenwoman a home, making her the joyous mother of children.
People: Praise the Lord!
Invocation in Unison: Psalm113 verses 1-4
Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens!
+Hymn #17: “Oh Worship the King, All Glorious Above”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message
+Hymn #58: “Fairest Lord Jesus”
Scripture: John 21:15-25
Sermon: Follow Me
+Hymn #74: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering thelight of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Cal Locke
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
MAY 7TH 2023
COMMUNION SUNDAY
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus Ancient Words
+Chorus Blessed Assurance
Callto Worship: Psalm 111:1-8
Leader: Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
People: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
Leader: Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.
People: He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
Leader: He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.
People: The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they areestablished forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness anduprightness.
Invocation in Unison: Psalm 111:9-10
He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
+Hymn#2: “ComeThou Fount of Every Blessing”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message
+Hymn #318: “Be Still, My Soul”
Scripture: John 21:1-14
Sermon: Going Fishing
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
+Songof Discipleship: Blest Be the Tie that Binds
Blest be the tie that binds, our hearts in Christian love The fellowship, of kindred minds, is like to that above.
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Linda Guinn
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
APRIL 30th 2023
FIFTH SUNDAY MISSIONS
+ At this sign, those who are able,please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus Great is the Lord
+Chorus Victory in Jesus
Call to Worship:
Leader:Good morning!
People:Good morning to you too!
Leader:In the name of Jesus I welcome you all here.
People:In this place, at this time, we gather in the name of Jesus and we know thatJesus is here with us.
Leader:Indeed Jesus is here. We are in the presence of God's one and only Son, who isthe King of all kings and the Lord of all lords! And, we are also in thepresence of our great and loving God!
People:We come here this morning with gladness and in reverent fear to worship Jesus -our Lord and Savior, and our heavenly Father.
Leader:Yes, we have come this morning to be with Jesus and our heavenly Father. Wehave come to sing our praises, to give our thanks, and to be reminded of justhow great our God and HIs Son- Jesus are.
People:Yes, and to be reminded of how blessed, how loved, and how glorious our futureis because of all that God has done for us.
Leader:We are a blessed people. We are a loved people. We have much to be thankful forand we have many reasons to be here and to worship this morning. So, I call youto worship this morning! I call you to worship this morning. I call you toworship this morning. I ask that you put aside your distractions. Focus onJesus your Lord and your Savior and focus on God your heavenly Father. I inviteyou to give your best to Jesus and to God this morning. Hold nothing back andgive your heart, body and soul in worship this morning as we lift up ourpraises and our songs this morning.
+Hymn #193: “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message
+Hymn #159: “Because He Lives”
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Sermon: For God's Sake, Please Get Dressed!
+Hymn #53: “All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name” (vs. 1,3,4)
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Barb Hilts
Guest Speaker: Pastor Mark Thall
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
APRIL 23rd 2023
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus The Sweetest Name of All
+Chorus Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners
Call to Worship: Psalm 108:1-5
Leader:My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being!
People: Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn!
Leader:I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises toyou among the nations.
People:For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reachesto the clouds.
Leader:Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
People:Let your glory be over all the earth!
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 109:28-31
Let them curse, but you will bless! They arise and are put to shame, but yourservant will be glad! May my accusers be clothed with dishonor; may they bewrapped in their own shame as in a cloak! With my mouth I will give greatthanks to the Lord; I will praise him in the midst of the throng. For he standsat the right hand of the needy one, to save him from those who condemn his soulto death. Amen.
+Hymn #410: “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message
+Hymn #434: “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: The Road to Emmaus
+Hymn #60: “Take the Name of Jesus with You”
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, pleaseremain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Gib Harrington
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
APRIL 16TH 2023
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus: Come Away
+Chorus: My Peace
Call to Worship: Psalm 107:1-9
Leader: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love enduresforever!
People: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed fromtrouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, fromthe north and from the south.
Leader: Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in; hungryand thirsty, their soul fainted within them.
People: Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from theirdistress.
Leader: He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.
People: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to thechildren of man! For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul hefills with good things.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 107:19-22
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from theirdistress. He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from theirdestruction. Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrousworks to the children of man! And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving,and tell of his deeds in songs of joy! Amen.
+Hymn #359: “Be Thou My Vision”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message
+Hymn #330: “When Peace Like a River Attendeth”
Scripture: John 20:19-23
Sermon: Peace Like a River
+Hymn #349: “I Come to the Garden Alone”
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, pleaseremain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Gib Harrington
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
APRIL 9TH 2023
EASTER SUNDAY
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
+Chorus There Is a Redeemer
+Chorus Because He Lives
Call to Worship: Psalm 106: 1-7
Leader:Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
People: Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord, or declare all hispraise?
Leader:Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!
People:Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people; help me when you savethem, that I may look upon the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I mayrejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory with your inheritance.
Leader:Both we and our fathers have sinned; we have committed iniquity; we have donewickedness.
People:Our fathers, when they were in Egypt, did not consider your wondrous works; theydid not remember the abundance of your steadfast love, but rebelled by the sea,at the Red Sea.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 106: 44-48
Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress, when he heard their cry. For their sake heremembered his covenant, and relented according to the abundance of hissteadfast love. He caused them to be pitied by all those who held them captive.Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations, that we may givethanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. Blessed be the Lord, the Godof Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, “Amen!” Praise the Lord!
+Hymn #152: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message: Flowering of the Cross
+Hymn #151: “Low in the Grave He Lay”
Scripture: Matthew 28: 1-10
Sermon: He is Risen
+Hymn #149: “I Serve a Risen Savior”
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Cal Locke
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
APRIL 2ND 2023
PALM SUNDAY
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude: “The Palms” composed by Jean Baptiste Faure
Announcements
+Hymn: “All Glory, Laud and Honor”
Call to Worship: Psalm 118:19-26
Leader:Open to me the gates of righteousness,that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.
People: This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it.
Leader:I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
People:The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Leader:This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
People:This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Leader:Save us, we pray, O Lord! O Lord, we pray, give us success!
People:Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house ofthe Lord.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 118:27-29
The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festalsacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar! You are my God, and I willgive thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. Oh, give thanks to theLord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Amen.
+Hymn: “Lead On, O King Eternal”
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Special Music: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven
Children’s Message
Scripture: Matthew21:1-11
Sermon: Palm Sunday
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
All who seek to know and follow Christ Jesus as Lordand Savior are welcome to share in the bread and the cup of the communioncelebration.
+Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
Benediction
Postlude: “Crown Him With Many Crowns”
In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Linda Guinn
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
MARCH 26TH 2023
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Chorus #1: Oh How He Loves You and Me
Chorus #2: Lamb of God
Call to Worship: Psalm105: 1-8
Leader:Oh, give thanks to the Lord; call uponhis name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises tohim; tell of all his wondrous works!
People: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lordrejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
Leader:Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgmentshe uttered, O offspring of Abraham, his servant, children of Jacob, his chosenones!
People:He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers hiscovenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 105: 43-45
So he brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with singing. And he gavethem the lands of the nations, and they took possession of the fruit of thepeoples' toil, that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praisethe Lord! Amen.
+Hymn #145: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #148: King of My Life, I Crown Thee Now
Scripture: John11: 1-16
Sermon: For the Glory of God
+Hymn #206: The Church’s One Foundation
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Sandy Smith
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
MARCH 19TH 2023
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Chorus #1: Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Chorus #2: Here I Am to Worship
Call to Worship: Psalm 51: 1-9
Leader:Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to yourabundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
People: Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!For I know my transgressions, and my sin isever before me.
Leader:Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, sothat you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.
People:Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom inthe secret heart.
Leader:Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter thansnow.
People:Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. Hideyour face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 51: 10-11
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me notaway from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Amen.
+Hymn #133: Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #127: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Sermon: Know the Lord
+Hymn #134: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Gib Harrington
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
MARCH 12TH 2023
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Chorus #1: The Law of the Lord (Psalm 19)
Chorus #2: Jesus, Name Above All Names
Chorus #3: O Lord, You’re Beautiful
Call to Worship: Psalm 104: 1-9
Leader:Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothedwith splendor and majesty, covering yourself with light as with a garment,stretching out the heavens like a tent.
People: He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters; he makes theclouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind; he makes his messengerswinds, his ministers a flaming fire.
Leader:He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved. Youcovered it with the deep as with a garment; the waters stood above themountains.
People:At your rebuke they fled; at the sound of your thunder they took to flight. Themountains rose, the valleys sank down to the place that you appointed for them.
All:You set a boundary that they may not pass, so that they might not again coverthe earth.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 104: 31-35
Maythe glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works, wholooks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke! Iwill sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while Ihave being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.Let sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more! Blessthe Lord, O my soul!
Praisethe Lord! Amen.
+Hymn #513: Sing the Wonderous Love of Jesus
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
TheLord’s Prayer (Unison)
OurFather, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thykingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Giveus this day our daily bread,
Andforgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.
Andlead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
ForThine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #507: In Christ There Is No East or West
Scripture: Genesis50:15-21
Sermon: SaintPatrick
+Hymn #287: What a Wonderful Change in My Life
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, pleaseremain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Cal Locke
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
FEBRUARY 26TH 2023
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Chorus: Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord
Chorus: Great is Thy Lord
Call to Worship: Psalm 103: 1-10
Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
People: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits
Leader: Who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases
People: Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy
Leader: Who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
People: The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.
Leader: He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.
People: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Leader: He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever.
People: He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 103: 11-13
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For we pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
+Hymn #35: To God Be the Glory
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #386: Take My Life and Let It Be
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23
Sermon: Disciples Are Inviting People
+Hymn #261: The Whole World Was Lost
Benediction
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Linda Guinn
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. James Kelsey
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
FEBRUARY 19TH 2023
- At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Chorus: He is Able
Chorus: God is so Good
Call to Worship: Mark 6:7-12
Leader: And he called the twelve to himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.
People: He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics.
Leader: He also said to them, “In whatever place you enter a house, stay there until you depart from that place.
People: And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them.”
All: So, they went out and proclaimed that people should repent.
Invocation (In Unison):
Dear Lord, you give us so much; the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the shelter we sleep in, and the air we breathe. Yet with all this Lord, we want more. We want the finest food, the biggest house, and designer clothing. Forgive us Lord, for you truly give us all we need. In return Lord, you ask for so little. You ask us to love you. You ask us to love our neighbor. You ask us to spread your word throughout all nations. When you ask us Lord, we fail you. Please Lord, forgive our weakness and help us to do your will. For we pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
+Hymn #1: How Great Thou Art
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #303: I Love to Tell the Story
Scripture: Mark 5:19-20
Sermon: Why Am I Here
+Hymn #314: Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine
Benediction
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Gib Harrington
Guest Speaker: Jim Browning
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
FEBRUARY 12TH 2023
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
Chorus: I Just Came to Praise the Lord
Chorus: Majesty
Call to Worship: Psalm 98: 1-6
Leader: Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
People: The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
Leader: He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
People: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Leader: Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody!
People: With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 98: 7-9
Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the rivers clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
+Hymn #50: This is My Father’s World
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message: Children’s Church to follow downstairs in the Sunday School Room
+Hymn #340: Like a River Glorious
Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16
Sermon: Jesus, the Great High Priest
+Hymn #53: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Cal Locke
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
FEBRUARY 5TH 2023
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
Chorus: In His Time
Chorus: Change My Heart, O God
Call to Worship: Psalm 96: 5-11
Leader: For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
People: Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
People: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!
Leader: Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!
People: Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”
All: Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 96:12,13
Let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
+Hymn #507: In Christ There Is No East or West
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message: Children’s Church to follow downstairs in the Sunday School Room
+Hymn #372: Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19
Sermon: The Faith of Abraham
Communion
+Hymn #209: Blest Be the Tie that Binds vs 1
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Linda Guinn
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
JANUARY 29TH 2023
FIFTH SUNDAY MISSIONS
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Prelude
Announcements
Chorus: I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord Forever
Hymn # 257: O How He Loves You and Me!
Call to Worship: Psalm 92:12-15
Leader: The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
People: They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God.
Leader: They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green,
People: to declare that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 96:1-4
Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
+Hymn #452: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Dedication of Abel Zaccai Spiegel by Rev. Dr. David J Spiegel Sr.
+Hymn #512: O Give Us Homes
Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15
Sermon: Let the Children Come to Me
+Hymn #234: Sing Them Over Again to Me
Benediction
Postlude: In appreciation, please remain seated during postlude and delivering the light of Christ
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader: Christine Utter
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
JANUARY 22ND 2023
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Chorus: As the Deer
Chorus: Fill My Cup, Lord
Call to Worship: Mark 6:7-12
Leader: And he called the twelve to himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.
People: He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics.
Leader: He also said to them, “In whatever place you enter a house, stay there until you depart from that place.
People: And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them.”
All: So, they went out and proclaimed that people should repent.
Invocation (In Unison):
Dear Lord, you give us so much; the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the shelter we sleep in, and the air we breathe. Yet with all this Lord, we want more. We want the finest food, the biggest house, and designer clothing. Forgive us Lord, for you truly give us all we need. In return Lord, you ask for so little. You ask us to love you. You ask us to love our neighbor. You ask us to spread your word throughout all nations. When you ask us Lord, we fail you. Please Lord, forgive our weakness and help us to do your will. For we pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
+Hymn #28: Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #186: There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Scripture: Mark 5:19-20
Sermon: Guest Speaker Jim Browning
+Hymn #278: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
Benediction
Pastors: Reverends Mike and Nancy Krembs
Organist: Jim Dwyer
Laity Leader:
Guest Speaker: Jim Browning
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
JANUARY 15TH 2023
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Hymn #262: O Jesus, Thou Art Standing
Chorus: I Cast All My Cares Upon You
Call to Worship: Psalm 89: 9-15
Leader: You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.
People: You crushed Rahab like a carcass; you scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
Leader: The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.
People: The north and the south, you have created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.
Leader: You have a mighty arm; strong is your hand, high your right hand.
People: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 89: 16-18
Who exult in your name all the day and in your righteousness are exalted, for you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted. For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel. Amen.
+Hymn #149: I Serve a Risen Savior
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #402: Take Time to Be Holy
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9
Sermon: Oil of Gladness
+Hymn #236: Standing on the Promises
Benediction
WORSHIP IN THE FAMILY OF GOD
JANUARY 8TH 2023
+ At this sign, those who are able, please stand
Musical Offering
Announcements
Hymn #268: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Chorus: We Will Glorify
Call to Worship: Psalm 89:1-6
Leader: I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
People: For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”
Leader: You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:
People: ‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.’”
Leader: Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
People: For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord?
Invocation (In Unison): Psalm 89:7-8
A God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him? O Lord God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with your faithfulness all around you? Amen.
+Hymn #274: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
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 debts as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Alleluia Chorus
Children’s Message (Children’s Church to Follow)
+Hymn #491: Jesus Calls Us o’er the Tumult
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7
Sermon: Koinonia
+Hymn #273: I Stand Amazed in the Presence
Benediction
Enjoy the beautiful music provided by the Sunday Brass Ensemble.
It is also the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Candle Lighting was done by the Echentile-Smith-Utter family.
Today we light the Third Candle of Advent, the candle of Joy. Candle lighting and reading was done by the Spiegel Family.
The children showed us JOY with a piece they learned with the Chimes, sang for us, enacted a skit about Finding Christmas and ended with a small nativity scene.
This is our Second Sunday of Advent with the lighting of the Advent Candle by the Locke Family. This is also Communion Sunday. Enjoy!
This was a special service in honor of members of First Baptist Church and friends of First Baptist Church who passed away in 2022. Family and friends spoke of those who passed and lit a candle.
We honored:
Rose Mary Larsson 01/17/2022 (member), Martin Echentile 08/19/2022 (member), Marvin Chase 09/08/2022 (member), Helen Morrell 06/19/2022 (member), Donald May 07/16/2022 (friend), Charlotte Guinn 07/25/2022 (friend) and Andre Hindoyan 05/2022 (friend).
This is a special service. We were blessed to have Don and Donna Mohl here with us performing.
Apologies, the end of the service after the sermon was cut off due to capacity of the disc. Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Note: This is the 4th of 7 joint worship services with First Baptist Church and United Church of Christ. Services where we are over at UCC there will be no recording. Here is the schedule:
FBC July 24
UCC July 31
FBC August 7 and 14
UCC August 21 and 28, September 4
Note 2: There is no recording for August 7th as there was an issue with the sound system.
Special music By Tim DeLong and fiancée Leah.
Note: This is the 1st of 7 joint worship services with First Baptist Church and United Church of Christ. Services where we are over at UCC there will be no recording. Here is the schedule:
FBC July 24
UCC July 31
FBC August 7 and 14
UCC August 21 and 28, September 4
Note 2: There is no recording for August 7th as there was an issue with the sound system.
Enjoy!
*There is a pause in recordings due to the recording party and the secretary being out for some time due to illness and birth of their child. Recordings picked back up in February
This is the Second Sunday of Advent! Enjoy the Advent reading by Betty Echentile, Christine Utter, and Sandy and Bob Smith. Enjoy!
This is the First Sunday of Advent! Enjoy the Advent reading by Addie and Nora Locke. This is also the first service for our new organist, Jim Dwyer. Enjoy!
This is Marica Shaw's last church service as our organist of 14 years! We wish you lots of luck on our journey! We look forward to seeing you when the snow melts. Enjoy the service!
This is a special service, dedicated to the memory of church members and church friends who passed away in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Church members spoke about them as well as some of their family. Please be aware, the very end of the service is cut off. Thank you and enjoy.
Happy Mother's Day!!!!
This is also Rev Mike and Rev Nancy's first official service with us at First Baptist!
This is Communion Sunday and Rev Carl Johnson's last day being our interim pastor. Enjoy!
This Sunday we welcomed Rev Mike and Rev Nancy Krembs to candidate and worship with us. Enjoy!
Please note: The sermon is very hushed, so please turn up your volume to hear it. Happy Easter! He is RISEN! Enjoy!
Enjoy! This episode has the youth of our church reciting some readings, leading our Advent Candle Psalm, and a piano piece.