Alleluia!
802 South Caswell Street
La Grange, North Carolina 28551
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor
Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor
Welcome to Worship and Celebration!
HE IS RISEN! In the mighty name of our living Lord, we welcome you to this Easter service of Worship & Celebration. We are gathered as the body of Christ and La Grange First Church desires for Christ, His Word, and the Ministry of the Church to be First in our lives. Please be sure to greet one another in the Name of our Risen Savior!
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Opportunities for Service and Growth
Sun. Mar. 27Easter – Resurrection of the Lord
Building Fund Sunday
6:30amSunrise Service – Fairview Cemetery
Breakfast @ La Grange First FWB Church
9:15amPartners in Prayer
9:15amChoir & Band Rehearsal
9:45amSunday School
11:00amWorship & Celebration
No Evening Services
Mon. Mar. 28 7:15pmSunday Night Live Band Practice
Wed. Mar. 30 7:00pmNo Bible Study
Sat. April 2 6:30pmThe CRIB (Grades 6 and up)
Sun. April. 3Second Sunday of Easter
9:15amPartners in Prayer
9:45amSunday School
11:00amWorship & Celebration
4:50pmChoir Rehearsal
6:00pmSunday Night Live (All Ages)
“The Circle Maker” (Session 3, Part B)
Mon. April. 4 6:30pmWilson/Creech Circle
7:15pmSunday Night Live Band Practice
Wed. April 6 7:00pmBible Study-“The Revelation of Jesus Christ”
Sat. April 9 6:30pmThe CRIB (Grades 6 and up)
Sun. April. 10Third Sunday of Easter
9:15amPartners in Prayer
9:45amSunday School
11:00amWorship & Celebration
Baptism Service
4:50pmChoir Rehearsal
6:00pmSunday Night Live (All Ages)
“The Circle Maker”
Mon. April. 11 7:15pmSunday Night Live Band Practice
Tue. April 12 7:00pmDeacons Meeting
Wed. April 13 7:00pmBible Study-“The Revelation of Jesus Christ”
Sat. April 16 6:30pmNo The CRIB (NLHS Play)
Announcements
Building Fund Sunday
Today is the first Building Fund Sunday for 2016. The following is an up-date on our loan:
Total cost of New Fellowship Hall...... $ 800,015.00
Cash from funds paid...... 307,183.00
Loan Balance to Finance (Began October 2010)...... $ 492,832.00
Balance on Loan as of March 21, 2016...... $ 9,954.72
Our loan for the new Fellowship Hall is to be paid off by April/May 2016. Praise the Lord!
We praise the Lord for the growth of La Grange First Church. We have experienced steady growth in our membership. This can be seen clearly in the growth of the morning worship service, Sunday school, and youth ministry.
Some of our Building Fund Goals for 2016 are as follows: Ramp/Deck for The CRIB, HD Live Video & Recording system, Video Ministry for our Shut-ins, Master Plan for The CRIB and to complete the Floor Plans for the North Educational wing.
The generosity of the members and friends of La Grange First Church make our ministry and building program possible. Thank you for your generosity
Baby Shower
On Sunday, April 3rd the church family is invited to a Baby Shower for Lee and Jessica Taylor in honor of their daughter, Brylee. The shower will be from 2:00pm-4:00pm. If you would like to help, please sign the list on the church bulletin board.
Bible Study – The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Beginning on Wednesday, April 6 the pastor will begin a new Bible Study on the book of “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.” This will be an exciting time of study.
Quilting Fellowship
On Tuesday, April 12th @ 10:00am the “Quilting Fellowship” led by Christy Smith meet. Anyone interested in this ministry fellowship is welcome to come. The session will begin with a devotion followed by class.
On Sunday, May 1, 2016 we will have a Meal Packaging Event at 6:00pm. Our goal is $2,500.00. Any gifts over the goal will provide for extra meals. Envelopes are available on the usher’s table for you to make your gift to help end hunger! We will need volunteers to help with this event. Please sign the list on the church bulletin board if you plan to help. Thank You for your HELP to STOP HUNGER NOW!
ETL and GYC2
Applications for ETL and GYC2 are available in the Information Center. If you are interested, please pick up an application or contact Josh.
Sunday Night Live – The Circle Maker
On Sunday, February 21stat 6:00pm we began our new Sunday Night Live program based upon “The Circle Maker” by Mark Batterson. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Sanctuary Update
On Sunday, March 13th the church gave the final approval to move forward with the Sanctuary Up-date. Work on this project began on Wednesday, March 16th. The first phase of painting has been completed. The next phase of carpentry work will begin April 11th. There are also some other needs concerning this update. If you would like to help, please contact the pastor. “Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary” Psalm 96:6.
Centennial Celebration
Saturday, June 4, 2016 @ 7:00pm • Prayer Service
Sunday, June 5, 2016 @ 10:30am • Centennial Worship Service
Sunday, June 5, 2016 @ 12:15pm • Covered Dish Lunch
In the WORD for March –Acts
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WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
3- 1Madelyn Carroll3- 2James Sutton
3-11Pam Thomas3-11Bodie Taylor
3-11Dixie Letchworth3-12Carol Hardison
3-14Carl Hinson3-18Vicki Lemmond
3-21Allen Sutton3-22Jeff Thomas
3-23Ray Kennedy3-23Guy Hines
3-23Luke Westbrook3-24Ellie Mills
3-27 Jamie Daughety3-27John Fields
3-27Rose Haddock3-31Carter Daniels
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Deacon of the Month: David Letchworth
Ushers for Worship
Head Usher – Royce Holmes
27- Allen Sutton, James Sutton, Chris Roddy, Mike Sullivan
Greeters for Worship
North Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall
27- Ushers Tanya Craft Harold & Annie Ruth Herring
Children’s Church (age 3 – 3rd grade)
20- Guy & Janet Hines27- No Children’s Church
Candlelighters
20- Cooper Roddy27- Grayson Sullivan
Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1) / Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2)
27- Mike & Kendra Sullivan
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Attendance for March 20, 2015
Sunday School...... 104
Worship & Celebration...... 160
Sunday Night Live...... 56
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Bible Readers – Book of Matthew
Fran Gibbons, Angie Herring, Jimmy D. Herring, Ronnie Hobgood, Elsie Holmes, Royce Holmes, Edna Johnson, DeeAnn Maready, Christian Parrish, Etta Rouse, Shirley Sorrell & Hilda Sutton
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In the WORD for April
Galatians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 Corinthians
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WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
4- 2Colby Creech4- 5Virginia Holmes
4- 7Sara Hobgood4- 9Laura Eason
4-12Ashley Hipkiss4-13Samantha Warren
4-18Sybil Killette4-19Kevin Bannister
4-22Janet Hines4-22Jeff Holmes
4-24Janie Beth Harrison4-27Missy Hardy
4-28Jamie Ham4-30Annie Ruth Herring
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Deacon of the Month: Jerry Mills
Ushers for Worship
Head Usher – Royce Holmes
3- Steve Hines Jamie Ham, Bruce Jones Wilbur Taylor
10- C. J. Foster, Chuck Roman, Jimmy D. Herring, Jeff Thomas
17- Bruce Bannister, Carter Daniels, Jamie Daughety, Clifton Hardison
24- Joseph Harrison, Ted Harrison, Travis Harrison, & Jerry Mills
Greeters for Worship
North Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall
3- Ushers Edna Johsnon Asa & Tiffany Creech
10- Ushers Fran Gibbons Wilbur & Linda Taylor
17- Ushers Irene Wilson Jamie & Laura Beth Daughety
24- Ushers Ted Harrison Robie & Eloise Killette
Children’s Church (age 3 – 3rd grade)
3- Kendra Sullivan & Kim Wade10- Bonnie Kornegay & Avery Mills
17- Josh & Sara Hobgood24- Steven & Lauren Hines
Candlelighters
3- Luke Westbrook10- Travis Johnson
17- Colby Creech24- Matthew Ham
Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1) / Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2)
3- Judy Parrott & Mary Gresham10- Sandra Rouse & Ruth Scott
17- Morgan Harrison, Sheila Harrison, & Kim Wade
24- Christina Creech, Delores Foster, & Pam Thomas
The Beautiful Easter Lilies have been given by…
Laura Eason, Tyler, Julie, and Travis in memory of Scott Eason
Fran Gibbons in honor of Rob, Erica & Dallas Mayberry
Jamie & Heather Ham in honor of our parents and children
Cliff & Carol Hardison in honor of Kenneth Fisher and
In memory of Marjorie Fisher
Cliff & Carol Hardison in memory of
Roy & Florence Hardison and Vivian & Leroy Phillips
Kendrick & Helen Harrison in memory of
Kendrick Harrison, Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Smith
Jimmie D. and Angie Herring in honor of all our Homebound members
Frances A. Hinson in memory of Dalton W. Hinson
France A. Hinson in memory of
Allan & Nannie Aldridge and Carson & Claire Aldridge
Jimmy & Bethany Jones in honor of their 40th Wedding Anniversary
Marian Kennedy in memory of Louie & Teeny Kennedy
Gary & Bonnie Kornegay in honor of his mother, Elisabeth Jackson
Gary & Bonnie Kornegay in honor of Robie & Sybil Killette
David Letchworth & Children in memory of Thurston Letchworth
Dixie Letchworth in memory of Thurston Letchworth
Diane Marx in memory of Thomas Marx
Erica Mayberry in memory of Larry Allison
Donald and Christine Parrish in memory of Sally Parrish
JoAnne Rigsbee in honor of Brenda Britt
JoAnne Rigsbee in memory of Lula Belle Price
Chris, Tracey, and Cooper Roddy in memory of Hannah Beth Roddy
Ruth Scott in memory of Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Wade and
Mr. & Mrs. Leland Scott, Sr. and Leland Scott
Vernon and Shirley Sorrell in honor of our grandchildren & great grandson
Jake Suggs in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Suggs
Prayer Ministry
PRAISE…
Praise the Lord for the great and mighty things He has done!
HOSPITAL
Pat Hinson [Friday (Duke)], Sybil Killette (WMH)and Brynlee Grace Taylor (NIC Unit @ VMC).
SICK…
Gene Adams (Friend of Hobgood Family), Rex & Jeannie Bannister (Parents of Bruce Bannister),Kenneth Bartlett, Bill Barwick (Brother of Virginia Holmes), Scott Braswell (Uncle of Sara Maxwell), Loretta Butts, Jean Crace (Mother of Susie Harrison), Jeff Carruth (Father of Kim Wade), Estelle Creech (Mother of Pat Creech), Lucretia Creech, Pat Creech, Joe Daughtry (Brother-in-law of Edna Johnson), Laura Beth Daughety, Clyde Dunham (Sherwood & Sue Shivar), Esther Flowers, Barbara Sue Gray, Lemuel Hardy (Edna Johnson), Donnie Harrison, Helen Harrison, Holton & Mary Margaret Harrison, Henry Heath (Father of Jennifer Sutton), Jack & Nina Herring (Edna Johnson), Marjorie Hines,Cassidy Hipkiss, Bobby Holland, Virginia Holmes, Carol Jones (David Letchworth), Clifford Jones (David Letchworth), Ronnie King (Sandra Rouse), Karen Kozel (Sandra Rouse & Gale Yarborough), Dixie Letchworth, Fay Letchworth, Cindy Lewis (Mary Gresham), Dot Lockamy (Sister to Ruth Scott), Linda Manning, Diane Marx, Asef Quader (Darlene Creech), Chuck Roman, Kasey Shue (Sherwood & Sue Shivar), Joey Sanders (Friend of C. J. Foster), Ann Smith (Aunt of Lucretia Creech),Stacie Holland Smith, Robert Sorrell (Brother of Vernon Sorrell), Shirley Sorrell, Jean Suber, Carol Suddreth, Trish Tanner (Sister of Fran Gibbons),Avery Taylor (Niece of Sandra Rouse), Crystal Wackerman,Debbie Warrick (Friend of Hobgood family), Sheron Westbrook (Mother of Randy Westbrook), Charles Wetherington (Friend of Mike & Missy Johnson), and Laura Yarborough (Friend of Jessica Hobgood Moss).
HOMEBOUND…
Nan Fields, Martha Harrison, N. C. Holmes, Stan Rouse, Enzie Singleton, Lou Woodard (Eloise Killette).
CHURCH AND DENOMINATIONAL…
First Church, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Deacons, Sunday School Leaders/Teachers, College Students, Convention of Original FWB, Denominational Ministries, Rev. Al Warrick (Convention President), Ronnie V. Hobgood (Convention Vice-President), Rev. Chris Singleton (Stop Hunger Now), Meloni Adams (Missionary to Bulgaria), the Lost, and all Christians.
SPECIAL CONCERNS…
Our military & their families, Josh & Holly Sutton Ballance,Josh Ormond [Service / Texas (Son of C. J. & Dee Foster)], Chris Thompson [Service (Husband of Carrie Thompson), Revival in the church.
(As of March 24, 2016)
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802 South Caswell Street – La Grange, North Carolina 28551
Ronnie V. Hobgood, PastorJoshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor
Worship & Celebration
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March 27, 2016 Easter Worship Eleven O’clock
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He is not here, for He is Risen!
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
PreludeOrganist
Welcome and AnnouncementsPastor
Quiet Reflection with GodPeople
Lighting of the CandlesAcolyte
CALL TO WORSHIP
“Jesus Is Alive Medley”...... Choir
INVOCATIONYouth Pastor
RESURRECTION HYMNMatthew Ham, Trumpeter
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”...... Number 217
Christ the Lord is risen today. Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high. Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply; Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King. Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once, He all doth save. Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
Love’s redeeming work is done. Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won. Alleluia! Death in vain forbids Him rise. Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!
Soar we now where Christ has led. Alleluia! Following our exalted Head. Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise. Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!
(A time of Fellowship for the family of God.)
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
OFFERTORY
Offertory PrayerLaity
Giving His Tithes and Our OfferingsPeople
SCRIPTURE READINGMatthew 28:1-8
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
TIME OF PRAYER
Sharing our prayers concernsPeople
Morning Prayer
ANTHEM
“Cornerstone”...... Choir & Band
MESSAGE FROM GOD’S WORDPastor
“Living a Life of Resurrection”John 11:25-26
HYMN OF RESURRECTION AND INVITATION
“He Lives”...... Number 220
I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today; I know that He is living, Whatever men may say; I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, And just the time I need Him He's always near.
Chorus
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way, He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King! The Hope of all who seek Him, the Help of all who find, None other is so loving, so good and kind.
Chorus (CCLI License # 2057646 CCLI Song # 17597)
ALTAR PRAYERPastor
SENDING FORTHPastor
CHORAL BENEDICTION
“Because He Lives” (Chorus)...... Number 358
Because He lives I can face tomorrow; Because He lives all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives. (First Church #1 2057646 CCLI # 16880)
POSTLUDEMusicians
Jesus said: “I am He who lives,
and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen.
Revelation 1:18
Go and Serve The Risen Christ!