January 24, 2016 Bulletin - First Baptist Church Columbia

Sermon Notes
“The Elder Brother”
Luke 15:25-32
INTRODUCTION
1. Doing Right - Being Wrong
THANK YOU FOR VISITING
OUR GIFT TO YOU
We are happy that you have visited with us today. Please complete a guest
card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. We also invite
you to drop the card off at the Welcome Desk located in the church foyer
where we have a gift especially for you as well as a visitor’s guide.
FIRST FAMILY NEWS
Welcome to the FIRST Family
Mark 9:38
Manning Turner
(by Baptism)
2. Being A Son - Living Like A Slave
Sanctuary Flowers
Kristen Roof
(by Letter)
The flowers are given in loving memory of Trey Kannady by the Porch Sunday
School Class.
3. A Father’s Unconditional Love
Sympathy
Ryan and Annette Ariail & family in the loss of his grandfather.
Mark and Ali Hendrick in the loss of her mother.
CONCLUSION
Dr. Wendell R. Estep, Pastor
First Baptist Church | 1306 Hampton Street | Columbia, SC 29201
Main Office ...................................................... 256.4251
Estep Family Life Center ................................... 343.8587
Higher Grounds Books & Beans ....................... 217.3247
Counseling Center .......................................... 256.4252
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WORSHIP at FIRST
Total Praise.................................................................Choir & Orchestra
Holy, Holy, Holy
Revelation Song
Great I Am
Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 4:12 ........................................ Scripture Reading
Enjoy Sunday Dinner
With The FIRST Family
Cost: $8 for adults;
$4 for children ages 3-10 years;
FREE for children under 3.
The menu features
Oven Roasted Chicken
Pot Roast w/ Mushroom Gravy
Real Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Glazed Carrots
Rolls
Assorted Desserts
including sugar free
TODAY
Oh Lord, How Marvelous
Baptism .............................................................................. Eric Alfrey
Welcome To Worship ..........................................................Steve Phillips
He’s Worthy
Praise the Name of Jesus
Shout to the Lord
Thank You, Lord
immediately following
the morning worship service
FIRST Family News
Discipleship Now, TONIGHT
Adults of all ages are invited to
our Sunday Evening Discipleship
Classes. Join us tonight at 5:15
on Lindsay 3rd floor. Studies
include Max Lucado’s Glory Days:
Living Your Promised Land Life led
by Rev. Richard Humphries, the
Book of Philippians led by Rev.
Harold Weaver, An Introduction to
Sign Language led by Jill DuPre,
and The Peaceful Wife led by April
Cassidy.
Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Wednesdays 7:00am in Ellis Hall
Richard Humphries is leading the
study “Deuteronomy: A Challenge
to a New Generation”. Books are
$8 and are available for purchase in
the Main Office. Breakfast is $5 at
the door. Contact Natalie Knotts at
343.8585 for more information.
Joy in the Word
When I Think About the Lord
Offertory Prayer
Sea of Mercy ...................................................... High School Ensemble
Surely the Presence of the Lord Is In This Place
Let The Worshippers Arise .................................... Choir & Orchestra
Duet: Kim Hamrick, Kevin Bishop
Sermon: “The Elder Brother” • Luke 15:25-32 ...........................Pastor
I Surrender All
Benediction ................................................................................. Pastor
Total Praise.................................................. Closing Choral Benediction
Next Sunday, Dr. Estep will be preaching on
“The Father” from Luke 15:20-24.
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February 1, 6:45pm
Debbie Sims’ House
Deb McQuilkin will lead a study on
Respectable Sins. For more information
or to register go to www.fbccola.com/
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FIRST Seniors Fellowships
Friday, February 5
Shealy’s Barbecue
Saturday, February 20
Narrowway Dinner Theater
Friday, March 4
Day Trip to Charleston
For more information or to sign up
contact Natalie Knotts at 343.8585.
Decision America Tour with
Franklin Graham
February 9, Noon, Capital North Side
Franklin Graham is traveling to all 50
states in 2016 to hold prayer rallies, to
preach the Gospel, and to challenge
believers to take a stand and take
action. He’ll be urging Christians to
vote, to live out their faith in every part
of their lives, and to pray for our nation
just as Nehemiah cried out to God
to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and
restore hope to His people.
Sunday, January 24
8:30 AM Webb Library Open
8:45 AM Children’s Library Open
9:00 AM Studio 10:10 for Children - Children’s Center
FirstSteps for Preschool – Children’s Center
Student Worship & Bible Study – EFLC
9:15 AM Sunday School for Adults
10:30 AM MORNING WORSHIP
11:30 AM Burmese Worship Service – Boyce Chapel
11:45 AM College Free Lunch & Bible Study – EFLC
Student Leadership Lunch – L-301
First Family Lunch – Ellis Hall
3:00 PM Children’s Musical Rehearsal Special Parts
– Children’s Red Room
4:45 PM High School Choir – Choir Room
Middle School Choir – 3rd Fl. Sanctuary
5:00 PM AWANA – EFLC & Children’s Center
5:15 PM Discipleship NOW Classes – Lindsay 3rd
Sign Language Class – L-311
5:30 PM High School Small Groups – 2nd Fl. Lindsay
Middle School Small Groups – 3rd Fl. Sanctuary
Monday, January 25
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
5:30 PM
Osteo (Strong to the Bone) Class – EFLC 1st Floor
Lunchtime Zumba - EFLC 1st Floor
First Place – EFLC Arts & Crafts Room
Evening Pilates - EFLC 1st Floor
Tuesday, January 26
9:15 AM
10:00 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
5:30 PM
Joy in the Morning
– Lindsay 3rd & Children’s Red Room
Sr. Adult Choir– Choir Room
First Seniors’ Lunch Fellowship – Ellis Hall
Noon Hoops –EFLC Gym
Lunchtime Pilates – EFLC 1st Floor
Upward Basketball Practice – EFLC Gym
Wednesday, January 27
7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study – Ellis Hall
11:45 AM Weight Watchers – EFLC 1st Floor
12:00 PM Hump Day Boot Camp – EFLC Gym
5:00 PM Family Supper Served in Ellis Hall
Menu: Breakfast
Webb & Children’s Libraries Open
5:30 PM Adult Handbell Practice – S-356
Mission Team Meeting – L-106
6:00 PM Wednesday Night Prayer Service – Ellis C&D
Children’s Choirs – Children’s Center
Orchestra Rehearsal – Choir Room
Deaf Prayer & Share – L-215
Middle School & High School Half-time – EFLC
6:30 PM International Bible Study – Counseling Room
6:45 PM Children’s Missions (Missions Friends, RAs & GAs)
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – Choir Room
Thursday, January 28
9:15 AM Joy in the Morning – L-301
9:30
12:00
12:15
5:30
7:00
AM Osteo (Strong to the Bone) Class – EFLC 1st Floor
PM Noon Hoops – EFLC Gym PM Lunchtime Zumba – EFLC 1st Floor
PM Upward Basketball Practice – EFLC Gym
PM College Guy’s Bible Study – L-301
Friday, January 29
7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Away
6:00 PM Children’s Leadership Christmas Party
– EFLC 1st Floor
Saturday, January 30
9:00 AM Upward Basketball Games – EFLC Gym
For More Information On These & Other Events & To Register Online,
Visit FirstBaptistColumbia.com Or Call 803.256.4251