A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR Valuing All People Luke 19:1-10 All people matter to Jesus. The story of Jesus' encounter with Zaccheus underscores this truth. This account also challenges us to consider how we value people. Do people matter as much to us as they do to Jesus? Let's answer that question this morning by considering Jesus' approach to people. Valuing people as Jesus requires that we: 1. _________________________________others as Jesus did. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________stereotyping others. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________to them. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 4. __________________________our resources to reach them. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 5. _______________________________them with authenticity. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ If you prefer to use your mobile device for note taking, the YouVersion Bible App is a free download to iPads, iPhones and Androids. With it you can enjoy over 25 English translations of the Bible. Also, you can navigate to "Events” and search for events by our zip code and see Pastor Butch’s sermon outline. You can take sermon notes and save those notes to review at any time. If you have questions about getting YouVersion to work on your device contact, Matt Lampley.
Welcome to First Albany! Thank you for worshipping with us. Our prayer is that you will experience God through our people and our worship. If you have any questions or needs, our greeters, ushers, and staff are available to assist you in any way. Please fill out your connection card that is inserted in this worship guide. Drop it in the offering plate as it passes by or bring it to me in the Atrium. I would love to meet you and your family in the Atrium after the service. We would just like a record of your presence in our service.
EXPERIENCE NEW BEGINNINGS Acknowledge your need for God’s help. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 Believe that God has provided new beginnings in Jesus Christ. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 Now God has demonstrated His own love for us, that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. Romans 10:9 Commit yourself to experiencing new beginnings every day. I therefore urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God to present your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, this is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1
MINISTRY LEADERS William E. “Butch” Knight................... Senior Pastor Ron Holman....................................... Associate Pastor Nathan Jernigan................................. Worship Pastor Matt Lampley...................................... Pastor of Media & Communications Bruce English..................................... Pastor of Outreach & Operations Stacy Holman..................................... Minister to Preschool & Children Kathy Mims........................................ Director of Senior Adult & Women’s Ministries Reynolds Horton.................................Director of Food Service Ministries Korey Sutton.......................................Interim Student Pastor
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Stay connected with our church at www.firstalbany.org or our Facebook Page and on Twitter First Baptist Church, Albany 145 Oakland Parkway, Leesburg, Georgia 31763 (229) 883-8000
WORSHIP AT FIRST ALBANY Welcome to the worship of God at First Albany. We approach worship as a family, believing that all of us have something to offer in praise to our heavenly Father. Our desire is that when we have finished our service that God has been glorified and we have been transformed.
Welcome 10,000 Reasons Nailed To The Cross Be Thou My Vision Offering* Children's Message** Message Valuing All People Luke 19:1-10 Time of Response*** Cornerstone
*Forgot your check book? No problem. Simply scan the QR code to take advantage of our secure, verified online giving. **Parents of Preschoolers & Children During our worship services there is a nursery for infants (6 weeks old) to 4 years old. All grade school children and younger are welcome to come forward to participate in the children's message during the service. Children in the 1st grade or younger may attend Big House (children's worship activity) immediately after the children's message. Please make sure your children are registered with the staff at the preschool desk. ***Every worship service ends with a “Time of Response” where an invitation is given for those who have made or would like to make a spiritual decision to come forward. The altar (steps area in front) is also open for prayer at this time. Anyone who would like to discuss their relationship with Christ, church membership, or to express a prayer concern is encouraged to come forward during this Time of Response or to talk with a staff member in the Atrium after the service.
This week's flowers are placed to the glory of God and in celebration of Pastor Butch's birthday from his family and JoAnne McClung's birthday on April 8th from her family.
ONGOING AND UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES GriefShare Groups GriefShare is an education and support group for those who have lost someone due to death. Meets every week through May 23rd. Choose either Monday evenings (6:00pm - 7:45pm) or Tuesday mornings (10:00am -11:30am). For more information, contact Kathy Mims (229883-8000 or
[email protected]) Bottles For Babies: Help Us Change Lives Thank you for your support of this vital ministry to our community. Please return any bottles you have this week.
First Baptist Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 9, 4:00pm Birth - 2nd Grade & 3rd - 5 Grade Church family, please bring a dozen candy filled eggs and place in the box in the Atrium. (No chocolate or peanut products please.) Invite your friends! It’s open for everyone!
Holy Week Services, April 10th13th, 11:45am-1:00pm Join us during Holy Week for a mid-day service. Lunch is served at 11:45am and 12:45pm. Service is from 12:15pm-12:45pm. Please invite your friends and come worship with us during your lunch break to prepare your hearts for Easter.
Easter Services, Sunday, April 16th Our Easter services will be as follows: 7:07am Sunday Service 7:45am Continental Breakfast 9:00am Sunday School 10:45am Worship Service Please be aware of the times of services and make plans to attend! We look forward to seeing you and your family.
Come to the Table Women’s Night Out, Friday, May 5th, 6:00pm Ladies, we are still in need of Table Hostesses. This is a great outreach opportunity! Forms are available in Atrium. Contact Kathy Mims (229-8838000 or
[email protected]) Kerrie Oles is our speaker (www.kerrioles. com) The Big Week is Coming! June 4-8, 2017 Make your plans now to be a part as we take Vacation Bible School to the next level. Things will kick off with a snack supper at 5:30 each day and conclude at 8:00 pm.We will be visiting God’s Gear Shop, learning more about His desires for our relationship with Him and with others. Be watching for more information! Folks with a servant’s heart are still needed to help. Contact Susann McNair (706-338-9873), or Stacy Holman or Pat Duggan (229-8838000) to volunteer. Camp Hawkins Mission Trip, June 13th-18th Camp Hawkins, a residential camp for children/young adults with developmental disabilities, is located in the north GA mountains. Spaces still remain on the Camp mission team! Openings include arts & crafts leaders; kitchen crew; and a nurse. Contact Kathy Mims (229-883-8000 or
[email protected]) for more information. Honduras Mission Trip, June 16th23rd There are several ways you can help with the mission team that is going to Honduras this summer. Items they would like to take with them are: children’s clothes, tennis shoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, small toiletry items, small spanish Bibles, old cell phones, batteries (AA, AAA, 9 Volt, C & D), and reading glasses. Your financial support and prayers are always welcome!
THIS WEEK AT FIRST ALBANY 4/2, Sun
4/3, Mon 4/4, Tues
9:00am Sunday School 10:30am Worship Service 11:00am Korean Worship Service 6:00pm GriefShare 9:00am Prayer Group 10:00am GriefShare 5:30pm Cancer Society's Survivor Dinner
4/5, Wed
5:15pm 5:50pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:30pm
4/9, Sun
4:00pm Egg Hunt
Koinonia Cafe' Seriously How Fun! Class Children's Choir Pastor's Devotional & Prayer Children's Missions Student Ministry Worship Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Band & Praise Team Rehearsal
THIS WEEK'S MENU Featured Meal: Sausage, Red Beans & Rice, Dessert & Choice of Drink Sandwich Combo: Ham or Turkey Sandwich, Chips or Fruit Cup, Dessert & Choice of Drink Soup & Salad Combo: Soup, Garden Salad, Crackers or Bread, Dessert & Choice of Drink
Kids 10 & under FREE, Adults $6.00, Students $3.00 A la carte’ menu also available
PASTOR ON CALL Pastor Nathan Jernigan, 850-544-6891 Please visit our website for more information about our church and upcoming events. www.firstalbany.org