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January 6, 2019

Epiphany

The Memorial Baptist Church Greenville, NC

The Church In Worship Epiphany: Christ’s Light for the World

WE GATHER TO CONNECT WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER CHIMING OF THE TRINITY Three Bells

PRELUDE Fairest Lord Jesus (CRUSADER’S HYMN) Mr. Sandro Silva arr. Joel Raney, find the related text at Hymn 159

PRESENTATION OF THE LIGHT Ginny Graham, acolyte

WELCOME AND FRAMING OF WORSHIP Dr. Andy Roby Rev. Joshua Speight

RESPONSIVE READING OF 1 CHRONICLES 29:11, 13 Dr. Roby and Congregation Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, and the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as the ruler over all. Now, our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name. Amen.

† A HYMN OF PRAISE 344 Glorious Is Thy Name GLORIOUS NAME Omit Stanza 3

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Abbi Mullens

WE ARE COMMITTED IN OUR GENEROSITY

† HYMN OF DEDICATION 150 As With Gladness Men of Old DIX

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT Mrs. Vickie Carden

OFFERTORY Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light Mrs. Fran Wilson by Johann Bach, arr. Mark Hayes

† DOXOLOGY 706 Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Children through Kindergarten are excused for Extended Session with Terri Avin and Ann Bryant.

Grades 1-5 are invited to attend Junior Church in the Music Suite.

WE ARE FORMED BY GOD’S PRESENCE

CHORAL WORSHIP Call of The Magi Chancel Choir by Pepper Choplin

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 Dr. Smith Pew Bible, p. 956 of the New Testament

GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED Giving Your Gifts Dr. Brad Smith

WE ORDAIN AND INSTALL OUR DEACONS To Be Ordained: Lauren Halsey

To Be Installed: Andy Brown, Stuart Hardy, Susan Snellings, John Sugg

DEACON INTRODUCTIONS

SERVICE OF DEACON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION Dr. Smith Pastor: Do you trust that you are truly called by God to the ministry of deacon in this church?

Deacons: I do so trust. Pastor: Are you committed to ministering to those in need, where you are able? Deacons: By God’s grace, I am so committed. Pastor: Will you seek to provide an upright example by your total life—your words, your attitude, your

behavior and your family life—that will point others to Christ? Deacons: I will by God’s help. Pastor: Are you committed to upholding the fellowship of Christ’s family in The Memorial Baptist

Church, doing all you can to support, affirm, and undergird its ministry through your presence, your possessions and your witness?

Deacons: I am, the Lord being my inspiration and my helper. Pastor: These are the people you have elected. You have heard their declaration of their readiness to

serve in the office of deacon. I ask you, the church, to declare your affirmation by standing. (Congregation, please stand.) We are not sufficient in and of ourselves. Our strength comes from God. Do you affirm them in their roles as servant-leaders in the life of this church?

People: We affirm them and promise to pray for them as they serve to God’s glory.

ORDINATION PRAYER AND LAYING ON OF HANDS

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL † HYMN OF RESPONSE 71 Be Thou My Vision SLANE

SHARING OF DECISIONS Dr. Smith

BY FAITH, WE GO INTO THE WORLD

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP, SERVICE, AND FELLOWSHIP

† SENDING OUT Dr. Smith

† POSTLUDE Jesus Shall Reign (Variation on DUKE STREET) Mr. Silva arr. Hal H. Hopson, find the related text at Hymn 158

† All who are able, please stand. TMBC CCLI License No. 558599

Our Deacon of the Week (January 6-January 12) is Vickie Carden. We appreciate her leadership in worship today.

We welcome Mr. Sandro Silva as our new Organist today.

2019 Deacon Council

Vickie Carden Bill Brown Sharon Lee Lauren Halsey Beth Harman Dale Newton Stuart Hardy Dave Gordon John Gainey Jamie Bullock Susan Snellings John Sugg Andy Brown

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Dr. Brad Smith Dr. Andy Roby Rev. Abbi Mullens Senior Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor Music and Worship Arts Families, Formation and Community Engagement

Rev. Misael Marriaga Dr. Leo Lee Kay Godwin Martha Huggins Hispanic Pastor Chinese Director Preschool Director Office Administrator

Sandro Silva Fran Wilson Organist Pianist

Network: TMBC-PUBLIC

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Coming Up This Week Sunday, January 6—Epiphany 9:40 am—Sunday School 10:55 am—Worship, Junior Church with Deacon

Ordination and Installation 2:30 pm—Deacon Council Meeting Tuesday, January 8 10:00 am—WMU 10:00 am—Staff Meeting 1:30—3:00 pm—Food Pantry 6:30 pm—Children’s Ministry Team Meeting Wednesday, January 9 10:00 am—Knitting with Nat 5:30 pm—Annual Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off 6:00—7:30 pm—Children’s Missions and Music 6:15—7 30 pm—Youth Bible Study 6:15 pm—Adult Prayer Time 6:30 pm—Adult Bible Study 7:30 pm—Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 10 12:30 pm—Sanctuary Prayer Café 4:00 pm— Missions Team Meeting 7:00 pm—Line Dancing Sunday, January 13 9:40 am—Sunday School 10:55 am—Worship 12:00 pm—Mid-year Youth/Family Lunch and

Meeting 5:00 pm—Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm—Chancel Handbells Rehearsal 6:00 pm—Youth Chosen Event

Wednesday Family Meal

January 9, 5:30 pm

Bring your best chili and/or cornbread to share.

There is no cost for this meal and no

sign-up.

Wednesday Night Activities Resume on January 9.