During the closing hymn, we invite anyone to come forward, especially those who

* wish to declare publicly their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord,

* believe in Christ and desire to follow Christ in baptism,

* wish to become members of First Baptist Church, or

* request prayer for a personal need.

If you have questions about becoming a Christian; about First Baptist Church; or about American Baptist Churches, USA, please speak with the Pastor or a Deacon following worship.

January 22, 2012

First Baptist Church

John Parrish, Pastor

157 West Jackson Street, Virden IL  62690

Church Office:  (217) 965-4028    Pastor’s Cell Phone:  (217) 358-9577

www.virdenfirstbaptist.com    fbcvirden@royell.net or grphillips7@att.net

Opportunities this week

God made the Sabbath holy and gave it to all as a gift. He invites us to lay aside our work and worries, to trust that because he is in control, we’re free to rest and worship. Welcome!

Today:  Stay after worship today for our Annual Meeting

a free-will offering meal will be served by the            ABWM—the money used will be for their mission projects throughout the year.

Wednesday:  Supper and Kid’s Club at 6:00-7:45 PM  

Adult Bible Study led by Kelsey Parrish in the    Pastor’s office at 6:45.

The youth are taking orders for sub sandwiches that you can order now to be delivered to your home on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5th!

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BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY  GREETINGS

Happy Birthday on Thursday to Kelsey Parrish!!

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The Inauguration

When president-elect Abraham Lincoln headed to Washington, D.C., he called himself a “humble instrument in the hands of the Almighty.” He spoke of America’s citizenry as God’s “almost chosen people.”

Wasn’t that a lovely compliment? One suspects Lincoln was speaking as a good father speaks to children, wanting them to live up to their full potential. He surely wanted the “almost chosen people” to be servants of the living God.

As God’s chosen people, as well as Americans who soon will have a new leader, how can we live up to God’s expectations for us? What can we each do to make our country a better place? And how can we share the good news with others that God has chosen us to live with him forever?  

   First Baptist Church

Virden, Illinois    

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 10:00 A.M.

Worship Leader, Mike Hawkins

Prelude                                                                      Janis Hawkins

Welcome and Announcements  

*Hymn # 574                                               “Revive Us Again”

*Call to Worship: “The prayer preceding all prayers is, ‘May it be real I who speaks. May it be real Thou that I speak to.’”

*Hymn # 443                                  “I Need Thee Every Hour”  

Worship with our Tithes and Offerings

*Doxology, #382

*Prayer of Dedication     

Children’s Sermon

*Hymn # 439                                      “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

Sharing Our Joys and Concerns  

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8 NKJV                                                                               

Sermon:     “Spiritual Check Up… How well do you Pray?”

*Hymn of Decision # 273                          “Jesus Paid It All”

*Benediction      

*All who are able are invited to stand.

First Baptist Church is a caring church family that     desires to grow in our passion for Jesus Christ and to   encourage others in our community to grow with us.

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