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Deacons In Service Greeters REALIZE that you have sinned against God. http://www.fbcvm.org
Mar Bryant Schuetz, Greg Burt Mar Gary & Linda Adrian “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” -Romans
Apr Jody Yarbro, Michael Sexton Apr Billy & Sue Hollingsworth 3:23
Ushers REPENT of your sins.
Mar 8 Jason Strawser, Ray
“Repent, then, turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.”
Bickerstaff,
Extended Session Kris Preslar, Gary Adrian -Acts 3:19
We are needingvolunteers Mar 15 Billy Hollingsworth, Ben
for extended session. REQUEST God to save you through Jesus Christ.
Toombs,
Please see the sign-up “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Jon Seamanski, Kyle Ranne
sheet on the wall by the Mar 22 Keith Allen, Jerry Foss, -Romans 10:13
nursery. Tommy Layne, Ron Gibson RECEIVE Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
Mar 29 Micah Boles, Jack
“Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name,
Roberson,
Chad Carr, Bryant Schuetz He gave the right to become children of God.” -John 1:12
“That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”,
and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the
UPCOMING MEETS & EVENTS
March 1-8 --Week of Prayer for North American Missions (Annie
dead,
Armstrong) you will be saved.” - Romans 10:9
9 – Executive Board – FBC, Clifton, 10 am – coffee &
cinnamon rolls CALENDAR OF EVENTS
22 - Music Festival – FBC, Clifton, 6 pm Sunday, March 8
26 – Baptist Doctrine Study- FBC, Clifton, 9 am-Noon (lunch 9:45 A.M. Bible Study
provided) 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
6:00 P.M. Movie N ig ht “F aci ng the Gia nts”
Saturday, March 7 @ 7 P.M. – Singles Fellowship/Volleyball Mondays
11:30 A.M. Prayer in Today’s Adults
Sunday, April 5 – Congregational Meeting – Please pick up a Wednesday, March 11
copy of the proposed bylaws in the foyer or view them on our 7:30 A.M. EXERCISE IN FAMILY LIFE CENTER
website at fbcvm.orgnow until APRIL 5. On this date, we will vote to 9:30 A.M. Ladies Prayer in Prayer Room
remain a non-profit organization with bylaws or to incorporate with 3:45-5:00 P.M. Music Makers (1-3 grade) & Young Musicians
bylaws. (4-6)
5:00-6:00 P.M. TeamKids (1-6 grade)
6:00–7:00 P.M. LADIES EXERCISE GROUP
YOUTH 6:00 - 6:45 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
6:50 P.M. Youth worship begins
• March 26-29 – Disciple Now Weekend 7:10 P.M. Youth break into small groups
7:40 - 8:00 P.M. Big meeting time in Youth room
Start planning for summer NOW! There will be a youth mission trip 8:00 - 9:00 P.M. Youth hang out in gym
to some time in June. We will be going to youth camp some time in 7:00-8:30 P.M. Ministry Choir
July. There will be more details coming very soon. Thursdays
6:00 A.M. Men’s Prayer Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
Sunday, March 15
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EXTENDED SESSION 9:45 A.M. Bible Study
We are needingvolunteers for extended session. Please see 10:55 A.M. Morning Worship
the sign-up sheet on the wall by the nursery.
FINANCIAL
Weekly Requirements for March: $4,270.07
EXERCISE OPPORTUNITY
Received last week: $6,838.25
*** Come and join us in spiritual aerobics and strength exercises, or
Received for March: $6,828.25
walk if you choose. Dress comfortably & wear tennis shoes. Mats
are available at the church.
WHERE: First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall S U N D AY S C H O O L A T T E N D A N C E
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Officers 5 Youth 9
Nursery/Preschool 18
Adults 66 Children 20
 Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009THE WORSHIP Refrain:
OF GOD Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling
in the night.
March 15, 2009

WELCOME AND GREETING

GATHERING SONG “Down at the Cross” Hymn # 140

2nd Sunday of Lent . . .

consider the bread and cup, reminders of Jesus’
body and blood…

THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD Luke 22:1-6; 14-22

RESPONSE “Let Us Break Bread Together”Hymn # 366

GUIDED PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Leader: To you we pray,
ALL: Lord, have mercy.

Sung: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the

rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.

PRAYER TIME
We continue in the spirit of prayer, moving from corporate confession
to private reflection and intercession. Feel free to pray at the altar or
at your seat, alone or with another.

CENTERING SONG “Once Again”

Once again I look upon the cross where You died;
I’m humbled by Your mercy and I’m broken inside;
Once again I thank You, once again I pour out my
life.
Excerpt from The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes, Hyatt Moore* Words and Music, Matt Redman; ©1995 Kingsway’s Thank You Music.

“The Old Rugged Cross” Hymn # 141

CHILDREN’S FEATURE Karen Stovall???

CHORAL PRAYER “A Clean Heart” Ministry Choir

Adapt. Psalm 51; Words and Music, Benjamin Harlan © 1995 Shawnee Press
“A new command I give you: love one another. By this all men
will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” MESSAGE John Wheatley
John 13:34, 35
DECISION OF COMMITMENT “Here I Am, Lord”
(At this time, you are invited to pray, speak with a pastor, make spiritual commitments,
or indicate your desire to become a member of this fellowship.)

**(1) I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my

people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin, my hand will save.
I who made the stars of night, I will make their
darkness bright.
 I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people
in my heart.(2) I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have
borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them. They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for
love alone.
I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?

(3) I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will send the poor
and lame.
I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide, 'til their hearts be
satisfied.
I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?
Words and Music, Dan Schutte; ©1981 Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music

DOXOLOGY
OFFERTORY PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
TITHES & OFFERINGS

THE LORD’S SUPPER

We partake of the supper and depart in silence.

All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI License #439151

WORSHIP NOTES. . .
*The cover art this week is from The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes, an oil
and acrylic painting on canvas by Hyatt Moore. The artist describes this
work as follows: “The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes was painted in the
year 2000 to commemorate the inclusion of all peoples under God.
Depicted [on the full image which will be displayed as we gather for
worship] (from left) are: Crow of Montana, Berber of North Africa, Masai of
Kenya, China, Ecuador, Afghanistan, Jesus, Ethiopia, Tzeltal of Mexico,
Canela of Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Salish of British Columbia, Mongolia.”
(http://www.hyattmoore.com)
**As you sing “Here I Am, Lord” during the “Decision of Commitment,”
keep in mind that this song is written from two perspectives that shift
throughout: that of God, who speaks and asks “Whom shall I send?” in the
stanzas, and that of ourselves, who respond to God’s call in the refrain.

TO OUR COMMUNITY. . .

Praying for you,

John