WORSHIP SERVICE Prelude – MEDITATION “ I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 89:1 Welcome - Announcements Missionary Prayer Emphasis Rick & Diana Wilson – Kenya & Myanmar CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalms 126:2-3 “Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” MORNING SCRIPTURE READING Today’s Sermon Notes Colossians 1 Text: Col 1:15-18 Who’s First? Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 12 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 13 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 14 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: 15 *CONGREGATIONAL READING For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Hymn #345 “What a Wonderful Savior” 17 PRAYER OF INVOCATION *Hymn #354 “I Cannot Tell” Prayer of Thanksgiving & Offering of tithes Choir Special *Hymn #343 “Amazing Grace” 16 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence 18 Celebration of the Lord’s Table MESSAGE – WHO’S FIRST *Hymn #680 “All the Way My Savior Leads Me” *Closing Prayer *Italics read by congregation I. II. III. Introduction Conclusion _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ What will you do as a result of what you have heard today? Coming Events * Envelopes have been provided if you would like to give toward the Elder’s Fund. * Welcome Tonight at 5 p.m. Dr. Marvin Mayer will continue teaching on “The End Times”. Grace welcomes you to our service. Our prayer is that your heart will be touched by the Spirit of God that you may know Christ and grow in your understanding and love for Him and His Word. March 6th is the next Ladies Bible Study at 10 a.m. We will be on chapter 6 - El Shaddai. *Please fill out the guest card in your Welcome Packet that we may have a record of your visit. March 29th is the Care Net Pregnancy Center’s Bridges to Life Walk. If you would like to participate in this important fundraiser, please pick up a sponsor pledge sheet in the lobby. *If you are interested in a pastoral visit, please let Pastor Chris know so he may schedule a time with you. March 30th at 6 p.m. is our Hymn Sing with Fellowship time to follow. Sunday: April 5th is a church work day. Lunch will be provided. Sign up in the lobby. Service Times 9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Service Kids Bible Time Prayer & Bible Study (Followed by Choir Practice) Giving Basket for the Homeless Family Shelter is located in the foyer. Donations of canned goods are appreciated. Contact Grace: Cd’s of the services are available at the sound booth. Pastor Chris Drinnon 1285 43rd Ave Vero Beach, FL 32960 If you are interested in membership or baptism please talk with Pastor Chris and/or come forward during the invitation hymn at the end of the service to let our church family know. Office: 772-562-4609 Cell: 772-563-7270 GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Email: pastor@gbcvero.comcastbiz.net www.gracebaptistverobeach.com But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Galatians 6:14 March 2, 2014 TEACHING TRUTH | SERVING OTHERS | GLORIFYING GOD