The Holy Scriptures
We believe these are the Old and New Testaments,
that they were written by holy men,
inspired by the Holy Spirit,
and are God's revealed word to man.
We believe that they are a sufficient and
infallibly true rule and guide to salvation
and all Christian worship and service.
802 South Caswell Street
La Grange, North Carolina 28551
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor
Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor
Welcome to Worship & Celebration
Welcome! “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” Philippians 1:2. We greet you in the words and spirit of the apostle Paul. We are glad you’re here to Praise the Lord with us today!
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Opportunities for Service and Growth
Sun. Oct. 2221st Sunday after Pentecost
9:15amPartners in Prayer
9:45amSunday School
11:00amWorship & Celebration
4:30pmChoir Rehearsal
6:00pmSunday Night Live – More to Your Story
LA KIDS
Mon. Oct. 23 7:15pmSunday Night Live Band Practice
Wed. Oct. 25 6:00pmCollege Bible Study (leave church @ 6pm)
7:00pmBusiness Meeting
Sat. Oct. 28 6:30pmThe CRIB (Grades 6 and up)
Sun. Oct. 2922nd Sunday after Pentecost
8:30amChoir Rehearsal
9:15amPartners in Prayer
9:45amSunday School
11:00amWorship & Celebration
5:00pmFall Family Fun Night
Mon. Oct. 30 7:15pmSunday Night Live Band Practice
Wed. Nov. 1 7:00pmBible Study - Because of Bethlehem
Sat. Nov. 4 6:30pmThe CRIB (Grades 6 and up)
Sun. Nov. 5Homecoming Day
All Saints Sunday
9:10amChoir Rehearsal
9:15amPartners in Prayer
9:45amSunday School
11:00amWorship & Celebration
12:30pmLunch
NO Evening Services
Mon. Nov. 6 7:15pmSunday Night Live Band Practice
Tue. Nov. 7 9:00amQuilting Fellowship
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The beautiful Sanctuary Flowers have been given by
Carter and Emily Daniels in honor of Griffin’s 4th Birthday
Announcements
Our Fall Festival - Family Fun Night will be October 29th beginning at 5:00pm with games and a hay ride, supper at 6:00pm.The youth are encouraged to wear their costumes for our games and our Trunk or Treat. Please sign the list on the church bulletin board if you are willing to help with games and food. We need everyone’s help. Thanks for making this a “Team” effort!
Homecoming Day - November 5, 2017
Building Fund Sunday
Homecoming, November 5thwill be a day of celebration unto our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Be sure and take this opportunity to invite your family and friends to come and share this day of celebration with us. Lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall. The church will provide Bar-B-Q, slaw, and hushpuppies. As the family of God we will gather to worship the LORD in the beauty of Holiness and to fellowship with one another. Our schedule for the day will be as follows:
Partners in Prayer...... 9:15am
Sunday School...... 9:45am
Worship & Celebration...... 11:00am
Lunch...... 12:30pm
Operation Christmas Child
It’s time to prepare our Operation Christmas child shoe boxes for 2017. On November 12th @ 7:00pm we will have a packing event for the church family. Our goal as a church family will be 36 boxes. If you are purchasing items for this event, please have them at the church by November 8th. In addition to this event, be sure to pack your individual boxes with lots of love and prayers! Throughout the world, boys and girls will be able to not only hear of the love and saving power of Jesus Christ, but see His love put into action through the distribution of shoes boxes. Do not put candy and toothpaste in your box. Don’t forget to include $9.00 for shipping. If you would like to have a shoe box packed for you, please see Bethany Jones or Cleo Hinson. Cost of these boxes will be $25.00 each. Our total goal for our church is 170 boxes. Collection Sunday for shoe boxes will be November 19.Don’t miss the Blessing!
New Ministry for Women of the Church
Several women of the church have expressed an interest in beginning a new women’s group in the church. On Tuesday, November 14 at 10:00am, there will be a meeting of all women interested in being a part of this group. We know that we have a need in our Church and in our community for women to pray together, share their stories, build relationships and grow in Christ. What better way to cultivate friendships than to spend time with our friends in a deep and personal atmosphere. We want to concentrate on women’s issues in a real life way, fall in love with God’s word and select some ways to serve each other. Please come join us and bring a friend. We want women from all walks of life, all ages, from all churches and from all communities! We hope to see you Tuesday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Shivar.
Children’s Christmas Play
Plans are being made for the Children’s Christmas Play. If you would like to be in the Christmas Play (Kids and Students up to the 8th grade + high school assistants!), please sign the list on the Youth Bulletin Board. More information will follow.
Journey to Bethlehem / Dinner Theater
Our annual “Journey to Bethlehem/Dinner Theater” will be Sunday, December 17th and Monday, December 18th @ 7:00pm. Make your reservations by contacting Tiffany Creech @ 252-286-5311.
Free Will Baptist Minister’s Program
The focus for the month of October in our denomination is “The Free Will Baptist Minister's Program.” This program was established by the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists "to provide for our aged, retired, and infirmed ministers in some form of retirement. La Grange First Church supports this program with an annual gift of $1,125.00. The Rev. Donald Fader of our church family directs this program.
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Community Thanksgiving Service
November 19th@ 7:00PM
WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
10- 4Lucretia Creech10- 8Eloise Killette
10- 8Edna Johnson10- 9Shirley Sorrell
10-10Darryl Johnson10-11Ashley Holland
10-15Joseph Harrison10-16Ethan Dail
10-16Angie Sanders10-20Griffin Daniels
10-22Ashlyn Hines10-23 Helen Harrison
10-23Randy Westbrook10-26Eric Lemmond
10-27Wayne Carlyle10-28Bonnie Kornegay
10-30Owen Holland10-30Jimmy Jones
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Deacon of the Month: Donald Parrish
Ushers for Worship
Head Ushers – Jimmy D. Herring & Royce Holmes
22- Dallas Mayberry, Rob Mayberry, Jimmy D. Herring, Royce Holmes
29- Allen Sutton, James Sutton, Ronald Johnson, Caleb Johnson
Greeters for Worship
North Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall
22- Ushers Ted Harrison Scott & Cathy Cody
29- Ushers DeeAnn Maready Steve & Lauren Hines
Candlelighters
22- Logan Sullivan29- Skylar Harrison
Children’s Church
22- DeeAnn Maready & Bradley Taylor29- Guy & Janet Hines
Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1) / Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2)
22- Ashley Holland & DeeAnn Maready29- Emily Daniels & Kim Wade
Grass Cutting
We need some men to volunteer to cut the church grass during
the month of October. Thank you for your help.
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In the Word for September 2017
Follow the guide in Our Daily Bread
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Attendance for October 15, 2017
Sunday School...... 84
Worship & Celebration...... 148
Sunday Night Live...... 64
Wednesday Night Bible Study...... 22
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The Ministry of The CRIB
October 28 @ 6:30PM
Financially Speaking
Thank you for supporting the ministry of La Grange First Church!
Operating Account (As of September 30, 2017)
Year to date Budget...... $ 168,098.17
Year to date Expense...... $ 169,274.41
Year to date Income...... $ 164,414.02
Average weekly needed to cover proposed budget...... $ 4,574.10
Average weekly donations received year to date...... $ 4,567.06
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Building Fund (As of September 30, 2017)
Year to date Expense...... $ 3,050.57
Year to date Income...... $ 59,015.74
Average weekly donations received year to date...... $ 1,553.05
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Building Fund Account (As of September 30, 2017)
Balance in Building Fund Account...... $ 127,816.93
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Resignation of Virginia Holmes
The Board of Deacons received the resignation of Virginia Holmes, church treasurer, effective December 31, 2017. Virginia will complete the year end reports, W2’s and all necessary items to close out the year. She has also stated she will assist with the transition of the next church treasurer. The Board of Deacons along with the church family expresses our appreciation to Virginia for all the great work she has done as treasurer.
Nominating Committee
Our Nominating committee will be recommending a new treasurer along with other board and committees members for the 2018 church year. The Committee members are Clifton Harrison, Sherwood Shivar, David Letchworth, and Bruce Bannister. Any recommendations for any office or committee should be submitted to a member of this committee.
Prayer Ministry
PRAISE…
Praise the Lord for the great and mighty things He has done!
New Members: Don And Angela Fader (October 15, 2017).
Gary Kornegay, and Mitzi Hobgood.
HOSPITAL…
Ashley Larimore (Duke).
SICK…
Patricia Hobgood Armitage (Aunt of Pastor), Kristie Bailey(Friend of Pastor’s Family), Patricia Bird (Erica Mayberry), Mike Bowen (Chuck Wackerman), Scott Braswell (Uncle of Sara Hobgood), Faye Carmon (Friend of Terry and Gale Yarborough), Ed Creech (Brother of Asa Creech), Lamour Curdts, Laura Beth Daughety, Mary Harper Edsell (Friend of Marian Kennedy), Riley Fielding (Friend of Jimmy Jones), John Fisher (Brother of Carol Hardison), Esther Flowers, Sandra Foss (Edna Johnson),Barbara Sue Gray, Matthew Ham,Missy Hardy, Donnie Harrison, Holton Harrison, Carolyn Heath, Charles Hill (Mary Gresham), Dempsey Hill (Brad & Angela Taylor), Pat Hinson, Gary Hines (Father of Steven Hines),Faye Holmes (Grandmother of Tyler & Julie Holmes),Jennifer Jarman (Laura Eason), Carol Jones (David Letchworth), Clifford Jones (David Letchworth), Jimmy Jones, Sr.[Willow Creek Rehab (Father of Jimmy Jones, Jr.)], Scott Jones (Brother-in-law of Susie Harrison), Joan Joyner (Lucille Harrison), Sybil Killette, Wade Killette (Friend of Lucille Harrison), Ronnie King (Sandra Rouse), Tom Landon (Friend of Sherwood Shivar),Charles Letchworth, Fay Letchworth, Cindy Lewis (Mary Gresham), Carol Lee Neal (Sister-in-law of Daryl Johnson), Allen Potter (Lucille Harrison), Asef Quader (Darlene Creech), Chuck Roman,Vernon Roman (Brother of Chuck Roman),Wayne Rouse,Rev. Buddy Sasser, Sharon Smith (Mother of Lucretia Creech),.Robert Sorrell (Brother of Vernon Sorrell),Emil Stannish (Friend of Marian Kennedy),George Strickland(Brother-in-law of Holmes/Johnson family),Joyce Sutton (Mother of James Sutton), Brody Thornburg (Tommy & Sandi Crews), Colby Tucker,Charles Wackerman,Crystal Wackerman, and Lee Wiggins (Susie Harrison).
SYMPATHY…
To Tracy Sutton in the loss of her brother, Charlie Howard.
HOMEBOUND…
Nan Fields, N. C. Holmes, Stan Rouse, and Enzie Singleton.
CHURCH AND DENOMINATIONAL…
First Church, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Deacons, Sunday School Leaders/Teachers, College Students, Convention of Original FWB, Denominational Ministries, Ronnie V. Hobgood (Convention President), Josh Whitfield (Convention Vice-President),Rev. Donald Fader (Director of FWB Minister’s Program & Church Finance), Rev. Chris Singleton (Rise Against Hunger), the Lost, Persecuted Christians, and all Christians.
SPECIAL CONCERNS…
Relief work in Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico, Samaritan’s Purse Relief work in Iraq, Our military & their families: Camren Betts (Service/Sara Hobgood), Jordan Betts (Service/Sara Hobgood), Julian Fields (Navy), Bruce Jones (Service), Nathan Jones (National Guard),Josh Ormond [Service / Texas (Son of C. J. & Dee Foster)], Daniel Rectenwald [Friend of Madison Hines (Iraq)],Revival in the church.
CIVIC LEADERS…
US: President Donald Trump, Vice-President Mike Pence, Cabinet, Congress, and the Supreme Court
NC: Governor Cooper, NC Senators and NC Representatives.
La Grange/Lenoir County: Mayor Gurley, Town Commissioners, County Commissioners, County & Private Schools, and Lenoir Community College.
(As of October 20, 2017)
The Holy Scriptures – Scripture Alone
2 Timothy 3:14-17 NKJV
INTRODUCTION
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MAJOR THOUGHTS
I. The Holy Scriptures are to be Learned.
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II. The Holy Scriptures are Inspired of God.
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III. What the Holy Scriptures Accomplish.
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CONCLUSION
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Ronnie V. Hobgood, PastorOctober 22, 2017
La Grange First FWB Church...... La Grange, NC
Worship & Celebration
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October 22, 2017 The Lord’s Day Eleven O’clock
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PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
PreludeMusician
Welcome and AnnouncementsPastor
Quiet Reflection with GodPeople
Lighting of the CandlesAcolyte
CALL TO WORSHIP
“Great and Mighty”
Great and mighty is the Lord our God, Great and mighty is He.
Great and mighty is the Lord our God, Great and mighty is He.
Lift up your banner, let the anthems ring Praises to our King;
Great and mighty is the Lord our God, Great and mighty is He.
(First Church # 2376035, CCLI # 16495)
INVOCATIONPastor
HYMNS AND SONGSOF PRAISE
“Standing on the Promises”(verses 1 & 3)...... Number 271
Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thro’ eternal ages let His praise ring; Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing. Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain
Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord, Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain(First Church # 2057646 Public Domain)
“Thy Word”...... Number 272
Chorus
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feetand a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feetand a light unto my path.
When I feel afraid, and think I've lost my way, Still You're there right beside me. Nothing will I fearas long as You are near. Please be near me to the end.
Chorus
I will not forgetYour love for me, and yetmy heart forever is wandering. Jesus, be my guideand hold me to Your side; I will love You to the end.
Chorus(First Church # 2057646 CCLI # 14301)
(Fellowship time with the Family of God)
TIME WITH THE CHILDREN
OFFERTORY
Offertory PrayerLaity
Giving His Tithes and Our OfferingsPeople
“Doxology”People
SCRIPTURE READINGKendra Sullivan
Psalm 96
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
TIME OF PRAYER
Sharing our prayers concernsPeople
Morning Prayer
ANTHEM
“We Will Remember”Choir
(Children age 3 – 3rd grade are dismissed to Children’s Church)
MESSAGE FROM GOD’S WORDPastor
“The Holy Scriptures – Scripture Alone”2 Timothy 3:14-17
INVITATION AND COMMITMENT
The altar of the Lord is always open at La Grange First Church for those who desire to receive Christ as Savior, rededicate their lives, pray, or transfer their church membership. Our prayer is that you follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit in your life.
“Wonderful Words of Life” (verses 1 & 3)...... Number 270
ALTAR PRAYER Pastor
CHORAL BENEDICTION
“Spirit of the Living God”...... Number 389
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me. (First Church #1 2057646 CCLI # 1851460)
POSTLUDEMusicians
Amen Amen Amen
802 South Caswell Street
La Grange, North Carolina 28551
Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor
Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor
Christ-First • Bible-First • Ministry-First
Christ is First at La Grange First Church.
Everything we do grows out of our shared commitment to
Jesus Christ as Lord.
Bibleis First at La Grange First Church.
We believe the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and is
God’s revealed word to man.
Ministry is First at La Grange First Church.
Our calling is to nurture and serve the people of God.