August 18, 2019 – Rev. Katie and Rev. John Callaway Preaching

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MORNING WORSHIP
First Baptist Church
Savannah, Georgia
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
"What has helped God's people deal with discouragement since the beginning is the knowledge that we are not alone.
We follow in the footsteps of people from the earliest biblical times who were unsure of what the future held for them.
We follow in the footsteps of saints who along the way chose to trust God anyway.
We follow a God who does not abandon us in times of trouble.
When we follow the path of staying focused on Jesus Christ our savior,
we are able to see the joy in life despite the suffering."
- David E. Gray, Feasting on the Word WE PRAISE God
PRELUDE Overture from Baroque Suite Rev. James Richardson, organist
INTROIT May the Love of Christ Enfold Us James C. Richardson
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. John Callaway
INVOCATION Rev. Katie Callaway
HYMN No. 442 The Church's One Foundation
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We, as the body of First Baptist Church, Savannah, Georgia, covenant together to seek:
GOD'S HEART, through active participation in worship, individual and congregational Bible study,
and a life of personal and corporate prayer.
IN COMMUNITY, creating an atmosphere of welcome where all persons are accepted and respected,
engaging each other in a celebration of all life, strengthening the unity of the church
with honest and positive dialogue, and cultivating the next generation of children and youth
through programs and participation.
We embrace OUR CALLING, with a commitment to undergird the church
through a process of discerning our gifts, abilities, and resources
and exercising them as Christian stewards, support efforts in outreach and mission
through active participation, and stand with the poor and powerless on issues of social justice.
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.
WE PROCLAIM God's WORD
CHILDREN'S TIME Rev. Katie and Rev. John Callaway
FIRST LESSON Psalm 82 - Bridget Browne, lay reader
SECOND LESSON Jeremiah 23:23-29
ANTHEM Cantique de Jean Racine Men of the Choir
Word of God from on high, our hope and expectation,
The eternal radiance of heaven and the earth,
We call to thee for mercy.
Dear Savior, guard us with thy watchful eye!
Pour down on us the flames of thy grace strong and mighty, The powers of death fell at thy sounding voice.
Our slumbering souls awake, in languish repining,
That we may walk in the light of thy law.
0 Christ, grant us thy favor, thy flock, true and faithful, VVho gather here to adore thy great name,
Attend the praise we offer thy glory everlasting.
Receive our gifts we return to thy hand!
(The text is translated by K. Lee Scott)
THIRD LESSON Hebrews 11:1-3; 8-16
HOMILY The Cloud, Rev. Katie Callaway
HOMILY The Race, Rev. John Callaway
WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
HYMN No. 421 The Church of Christ in Every Age
CALL TO PRAYER Rev. Katie and Rev. John Callaway
SILENT PRAYERS
PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Katie and Rev. John Callaway
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.
RESPONSE
May the Word of Christ Direct Us James C. Richardson
May the word of Christ direct us as we walk his way,
And his providence protect us even as we pray.
May his Spirit's power defend us, love and joy and peace attend us,
His companionship befriend us, this and every day.
(The text is by Timothy Dudley-Smith)
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Arioso
PRESENTATION AND DOXOLOGY No. 591
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
WE GO INTO THE WORLD
HYMN No. 307 Fight the Good Fight
EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
PASTORAL BENEDICTION
RESPONSE May the Living Christ Renew Us James C. Richardson
May the living Christ renew us as we walk his way,
And with gifts of grace endue us even as we pray;
Send us forth, his banner bearing, all the truth of God declaring, Heaven's love for sinners sharing, this and every day.
(The text is by Timothy Dudley-Smith)
POSTLUDE
The congregation is invited to greet the ministers
in the narthex or be seated for the postlude.
The sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God
and in honor of Finley Cosme's third birthday by his parents,
Chris and Rachel Cosme.
Today's choral responses were composed for the installation of
Katie Callaway and John Callaway as Co-Pastors of
First Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SAVANNAH
Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor — katie@fbc-sav.org
John Callaway, Co-Pastor — john@fbc-sav.org
James Richardson, Organist Emeritus — james@fbc-sav.org
223 Bull Street facing Chippewa Square
912-234-2671 Education Building located at 102 W. McDonough
For more information visit FBC-SAV.org