T. Don Guthrie SENIOR PASTOR

Randall N. Cash

ASSOCIATE PASTOR, EDUCATION, MINISTRY, AND OUTREACH

Stephen T. Carrell

ASSOCIATE PASTOR, WORSHIP AND MUSIC

Bryan Richardson ASSOCIATE PASTOR, SINGLES,

SMALL GROUPS, AND PASTORAL MINISTRIES

Ronald J. Springate ASSOCIATE PASTOR,

ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS

Glen F. Cameron BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Richard B. Grant

MINISTER, PASTORAL CARE AND SENIOR ADULTS

Scott R. Lane MINISTER TO YOUTH

Charlyne Bryant

DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Lori Senter INTERIM DIRECTOR, PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES

Boun Phommachanh

LAOTIAN LANGUAGE MINISTER

René de Alejandro SPANISH LANGUAGE MINISTER

Rick Evans

SINGLE ADULT (40+) INTERIM

John Bell SINGLE ADULT (18-39) INTERIM

Chris Lair

DIRECTOR, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

Terry McCown COLLEGE INTERIM MINISTER

Marynne Hildreth

DIRECTOR, FIRST LEARNING CENTER

We gather this morning from all parts of this great city, connected by a common love for Jesus Christ and a contagious joy that we have discovered in Him. Ours is historic faith. For 146 years, this congregation has added our songs and service to those who for 2000 years have called Jesus Christ, Lord. We are experiencing new life. In recent days, God has revived our congregation and given us fresh vision and new enthusiasm. We welcome you to join us as God leads you to become part of this growing family. The card below is intended for use by our guests. We want to know you. Thanks for coming today. Don Guthrie, Pastor

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“To worship is to quicken the conscience to the holiness of God,

to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God,

to open the heart to the love of God, to devote the will to the purpose of God.”

--William Temple

“’No one can worship in spirit until he dies to the flesh.’ Jesus described it as denying self.

We must set self aside – die to self – and be lost in worshipping God. Then we will know what it is to worship in spirit.”

--John MacArthur

WE WELCOME AARON HUFTY as he leads worship this morning.

Aaron is the Coordinator of Vocal Music/Director of Fine Arts at Sandra Day O’Connor High School, and a member of the Sanctuary Choir. Stephen Car-rell and the Chapel Singers are on a Mission Choir Tour to New Orleans. They will return next Saturday (July 19) and present their “home concert” next Sunday, July 20, in our Sanctuary.

WORSHIP IN THE CHAPEL.

This morning (11 AM) - contemporary in style, Christ-honoring in purpose. The Nick Gainey Band from Brownwood, Texas, are special guests today. You are invited.

NO EVENING SERVICE TONIGHT.

We begin again next week (July 20) with the Chapel Singers’ Home Con-cert, and the following week (July 27) with John Wilson’s commissioning service.

TV PRE-EMPTION NEXT WEEK.

Please make plans to be present in person in the Sanctuary next week as we cooperate with KSAT for this one week interruption of our regular broad-cast.

DEACONS TO MEET.

Saturday, July 19, 8:30 AM, Unity Hall. VIP’s (Volunteers in Preschool) NEEDED.

Please see insert in today’s worship bulletin. CAMP JUMP-START.

Sign up today in the Preschool Office for your child to attend Camp Jump-Start, August 18 -21, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM; ages 6-weeks to completed kin-dergarten. Cost: $105, first child (discounted rates for additional chil-dren).

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS.

July 6: Deborah Gil (SA40’s); Teagan Gil (9th grade girls); Jason Seiler (SA20’s); Sheri and George Gsell (MA30’s)

READING THE BIBLE TOGETHER.

Please read and reflect on Matthew 18:15-17, 21-35; 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 in preparation for next week’s worship.

“Walking into Worship”

July 13, 2008

515 McCullough Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78215

(210) 226-0363

JULY 13, 2008 · 11:00 AM

Instrumental Worship “O Worship the King” arr. Tyris

The Ministry of the Church Randall Cash Portrait of Faith Believer’s Baptism Don Guthrie Choral Praise “Lord Most Holy” arr. Hayes The Sanctuary Choir

Lord, most holy, ever near, pilgrim seeker, find us here. Make Thy dwelling in our hearts; grant a glimpse of Who Thou art, Lord, most holy. There is none above Thee, there is none beside Thee, Make Thy presence known to Thy servants below, Lord, most holy. O Lord most holy, Lord God Almighty, Stir our faith; quench this thirst to seek Thy face. Hear us as we humbly call; pour Thy life-stream on us all, Lord, most holy. Lord, most holy, Joy of heaven, Grant this blessing from above, Come, sweet Spirit, Thou art loved, Lord, most holy.

Scripture Response Psalm 84:1-6 Richard Grant

Minister: How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty!

People: My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Minister: Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young - a place near Your al-tar, O LORD Almighty, my King and my God.

People: Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they are ever praising You. Selah

Minister: Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.

All: As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools.

Congregational Worship Hymn 3 “Worthy of Worship”(1,3) JUDSON “We Fall Down” Tomlin

We fall down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus. The greatness of mercy and love at the feet of Jesus. And we cry, “Holy, holy, holy.” And we cry, “Holy, holy, holy.” And we cry, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lamb.”

Morning Prayer Dr. Chuck Musfeldt

Welcome to First Baptist Nora Frost Hymn 216 “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” AZMON “I Love You, Lord” I LOVE YOU, LORD

I love You , Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You. O my soul rejoice! Take joy, my King, in what You hear: May it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.

Testimony in Song “When Only You Can Hear” Salter Amy Salter

I look across an empty room with lights turned dim and low. This is a sacred moment which so few may ever know. I pray and know the whispered words are reaching Heaven’s ear. I sing most true when only You can hear. When only You are listening, when only You can hear, I find my motives purest, my heartcry the most dear. When I seek just Your heartbeat, Your Spirit draws me near. The worship is most precious when only You can hear. I look across the empty seats and see so far away The throne room of the Holy Place, and at Christ’s feet I lay. I whisper how I love You, then I find that You are here. My heart’s most free when only You can hear.

Morning Message “Walking Into Worship” Don Guthrie Matthew 4:1-11 Decision Hymn 290 “I Am Thine, O Lord” I AM THINE

Offertory “Father, We Worship You” Johnson The Sanctuary Choir

Father, we lift our hearts to You in this holy place, Grateful for Your tender mercy, and Your plenteous grace. Father, we lift our lives to You, our vow of love we bring, Given in true humility to our eternal King. We lift our voice to honor You as we sing Your praise. We bow before You, love and adore You, holy is Your name! Father, we lift our prayers to You in this holy place, Almighty God, we worship You, we lift our lives to You. Father, we worship You.

Presentation of Decisions Richard Grant Going Out Together “I Hear God’s Music” Martin The Sanctuary Choir

Sometimes I hear God’s music like none I’ve heard before; The music of the gentle brook, the ocean’s mighty roar. O the music of His sacrifice, of the death that Jesus chose, O the music of forever: Jesus Christ arose! All creation sing together of a love that faileth never, The music of forever. Praise God forever!

REQUEST FOR MEMBERSHIP Membership is an important spiritual step. It is the beginning of an accountable and beneficial relationship with a church. Sometimes it marks the first profession of faith in Christ. Always it marks a recommitment to Christ and a sincere desire to serve Him. We encourage you to prayerfully consider membership in First Baptist Church and to make your desire known through this card. A member of the church staff will contact and help you.

Name Birth date (month) (day) (year) (age) Address City/State/Zip Phone (H) (W) (C) E-mail

I desire membership: I have received Christ as Savior. I want to receive Christ as Savior. I am a member of a church of another denomination. I am a member of a Baptist church and

want to transfer my membership.

Postlude “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee!” arr. Simeone __________________________________

Letha Crouch Laurie Wilson Organist Pianist

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the 35th wedding anniversary of

Marcia and Burton Fitzsimmons.

The red roses honor: Joseph Homère Wilson

born June 25, 2008 to Cadee and Eric Wilson. He is welcomed by grandparents, Huguette and Bill Wilson.

Jordan Nell Meneilly

born June 30, 2008 to Colin and Dan Menilly. She is welcomed by her grandparents, Robin and Joe Neely.

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Song lyrics are reprinted by permission CCLI #631849.