Pentecost

802 South Caswell Street La Grange, North Carolina 28551 www.lagrangefwb.org

Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor

Welcome to Worship and Celebration!A warm welcome to all as we gather as God’s people to worship the Lord. May our worship strengthen our faith and desire to serve Him who loves us with an everlasting love in Christ Jesus.

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Opportunities for Service and Growth

Sun. May 24 Day of Pentecost 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration

NO Evening ServicesMon. May 25 Memorial DayWed. May 27 6:30am Teen Breakfast @ Kens

7:00pm Bible Study Thu. May 28 11:15am PrimetimersSat. May 30 9:30am Clean-up day @ The CRIB

12:00pm Lunch @ The CRIB 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)

Sun. May 31 First Sunday after Pentecost 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration 4:50pm Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Sunday Night Live (All Ages)

Mon. June 1 7:15pm Sunday Night Live Band PracticeWed. June 3 7:00pm Bible Study Sat. June 6 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)

Sun. June 7 2nd Sunday after Pentecost99th Anniversary of La Grange First

9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration

Dr. Michael Pelt, Guest Speaker12:15pm Covered Dish Lunch 1:00pm History Slide Presentation

No Evening ServicesMon. June 8 6:30pm Wilson/Creech Circle

7:15pm Sunday Night Live Band PracticeWed. June 10 7:00pm Bible Study

Last Day of School (Lenoir County)Sat. June 13 6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)

AnnouncementsChildren’s Home Month

May is Children’s Home Month for Original Free Will Baptists. The annual “Change For Children” is underway. This campaign increases awareness of our childcare ministry and generates financial support for crucial months during this summer. As always, the Children’s Home asks that you will join them in this campaign to raise funds to help children in need. The blue bags for this program are on the Usher’s table. We ask that all “Change For Children’s Bags” or other gifts for the Children’s Home be turned in by Today.

Clean-up Day @ The CRIBOn May 30th we are having a Clean-up Day @ The CRIB beginning at 9:30am. Your help is needed. If you can help, contact Josh. At 12:00 noon lunch will be served at The CRIB and everyone is invited to come.

Graduation SundaySunday, May 31st will be our graduation Sunday during the morning Worship & Celebration. We will honor the following from our church family:

High School Marshal…Sarah Letchworth...................................................North Lenoir High School

High School Graduates…Hailey Abigail Bigler.............................................North Lenoir High SchoolJulian Michael Fields.............................................North Lenoir High SchoolConner Elizabeth Hobbs........................................North Lenoir High SchoolCarrie Louise Letchworth......................................North Lenoir High SchoolHunter Cole Thomas..............................................North Lenoir High School

College Graduates….Leah Falkowski.............................................North Carolina State UniversityJordan Raye Harrison................................................Pitt Community CollegeAshley Hipkiss..........................................................East Carolina UniversityBradley Wade Hunter....................................North Carolina State UniversityStephen Killette.............................................North Carolina State UniversitySara Parker Maxwell.................................................East Carolina UniversityEric Scott Simmons..................................................................Barton College

Kim Carruth Wade.................................................................Duke UniversityPastor Receives Award

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015 our Pastor received “The Elder P. T. Lucas Pastor’s Award.” This award is given in recognition of outstanding service and effective leadership as a full time minister of the Original Free Will Baptist. Sue Shivar of our church wrote the letter of recommendation on behalf of La Grange First Church. All recommendations are submitted to the N. C. Ministerial Association of the Original Free Will Baptist who makes the final decision on who receives the award. With the award comes a scholarship of $3,000.00 to be used for his continuing education and pastoral ministry. The scholarship is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Morris.

Centennial CelebrationOn June the 7th La Grange First Church will celebrate its 99th year of Christian Ministry in this community. This will be the beginning of our Centennial Celebration for 2016. Dr. Michael R. Pelt will be our guest speaker for the day. He served the church as pastor from October 1, 1953-October 1, 1955. The theme of our Centennial Celebration will be: “Celebrating a Century of Grace.” This will be an exciting year in the life our church.

Sunday School......................................................................................9:45amWorship & Celebration......................................................................11:00amCovered Dish Lunch..........................................................................12:15pmHistory Slide Presentation....................................................................1:00pm

Vacation Bible SchoolVBS will be June 14-18. Your help is needed! Please sign the list on the Youth Bulletin Board for the areas you are willing to help with. VBS is a great mission’s opportunity for our church to reach out to our community with the Gospel! If you have any questions, please contact Josh. Please pre-register by May 24th.

Church DirectoryWe express thanks to Sue Shivar and all who assisted her in our new Church Directory. A job well done! If corrections need to be made to your information, please contact Sue. Please make the following correction concerning the Pastor - Cell number is 252-775-1406 (It is the second number).________________________________________________________________

In the WORDMay - Old Testament:

1 Kings 10-22, 2 Kings 1-25, 1 Chronicles 1-- 29, 2 Chronicles 1-14May - New Testament - Luke 21:20 - John 12:1-26

Remember! When you finish reading a book, please sign the list on the church bulletin board. Thanks!

WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!5- 3 Lamour Curdts 5- 4 Marshall Letchworth5- 4 Crystal Wackermon 5- 5 Joshua Hobgood5- 7 Travis Scott Eason 5- 9 Elsie Holmes5-10 Steven Harrison 5-11 Riley Craft5-11 Emily Yarborough 5-12 Skylar Harrison5-15 Amanda Haddock 5-16 Harold Herring5-19 Donnie Harrison 5-21 Mitchell Ann Letchworth5-21 Kendra Sullivan 5-26 Emily Daniels5-26 Ruth Scott 5-30 Morgan Harrison5-31 Brianna Creech________________________________________________________________

CHURCH WORKERS FOR MAY

Deacon of the Month: David Letchworth

Ushers for WorshipHead Usher – Royce Holmes

24- Brent Herring, Greg Herring, Jimmy D. Herring, & Royce Holmes31- Coburn Bigler, Jamie Ham, Brad Taylor, Wilbur Taylor

Greeters for Worship North Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall24- Ushers Edna Johnson C. J. & Dee Foster31- Ushers Sue Shivar Jeff & Pam Thomas

Candlelighters24- Bodie Taylor 31- Tyler Holmes

Children’s Church (ages 3-3 rd grade) 24- Kim Wade & Kendra Sullivan 31- Avery Mills & Bonnie Dail

Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1 ) / Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2) 24- Morgan Harrison, Sheila Harrison, & Kim Wade31- Christina Creech, Delores Foster, & Pam Thomas

Grass Cutting for May23- Jamie Ham 30- Clifton Harrison_______________________________________________________________

Attendance for May 17, 2015Sunday School.....................................................................................................91Worship & Celebration......................................................................................138Sunday Night Live...............................................................................................63________________________________________________________________

The beautiful Sanctuary Flowers have been given

By Bruce & Vicki Bannister and Anthony & Lori WillisIn honor of Ruth Scott’s 80th Birthday

Prayer Ministry

PRAISE…Praise the Lord for the great and mighty things He has done.Angie Herring, Pastor Ronnie Hobgood, Gary Mewborn & Lee Wiggins (Susie Harrison).SICK…Rex and Jeannie Bannister (Parents of Bruce Bannister), Jean Barwick (Sister to Virginia Holmes), Doris Britt (Pastor’s Mother), Glenn & Joyce Cherry , Estelle Creech (Mother of Pat Creech), Don Davenport (Susie Harrison), Laura Beth Daughety, Kari Elwart (Darlene Creech), Cindy Ervin (Friend of Hailey Bigler), Ethan Gallagher (Sue Shivar), Fran Gibbons, Layton Graham (Edna Johnson), Jill Gurley (Friend of Lucretia Creech), Rose Haddock, Grace Dawson Hardy (Shirley Sorrell), Kendrick Harrison, Sr., Martha Harrison, Myra Herring, Marjorie Hines, Pat Hinson, N. C. Holmes, Virginia Holmes, Michelle Johnson (Edna Johnson), Carol Jones (David Letchworth), Christian Jones (David Letchworth), Robie Killette, Ronnie King (Sandra Rouse), Karen Kozel (Sandra Rouse & Gale Yarbborough), Barbara Lambert (Friend of Bethany Jones), Dickie Lane, Fay Letchworth, Cindy Lewis (Mary Gresham), Dot Lockamy (Sister to Ruth Scott), Linda Manning, Joyce Martin, Larissa Martin (Laura Eason), Dallas Mayberry, Rebecca Mix (Sister to Laura Eason), Dylan Modica (Vicki Bannister), Cherish Naylor (Pam Thomas), David Nipple (Wade Family), Drew Owens (Darlene Creech), Jack Rouse (Husband of Etta Rouse), Leroy Phillips (Brother-in-law of Cliff Hardison), Chuck Roman, Christy Smith, Scott Smith (David Letchworth), Robert Sorrell (Brother of Vernon Sorrell), Carol Stahl (Helen Harrison), Jean Suber, Colby Tucker, Danny Tucker (Ted & Sheila Harrison), Wade Tucker (Frances Hinson), Cindy Wackerman (Sept-Mother of Chuch Wackerman), Crystal Wackerman, Ben Wade, Carolyn Walters (Crystal Wackerman), Brenda White (Edna Johnson), and Veronica Wooten (Jennifer Sutton).HOMEBOUND…Nan Fields, Rev. J. B. Narron (Hobgood Family), Stan Rouse, & Enzie Singleton.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), the Lost, and all Christians.SPECIAL CONCERNS…Brazil Mission Team, Our military & their families, Josh & Holly Ballance [Korea (Son-in-law of Hilda Sutton)], Alex Ferrell (nephew of Bethany Jones-service), Adam Harrison (Service - Jordan), Mike Hammond, Josh Ormond [Service / Texas (Son of C. J. & Dee Foster)], Sons Family (Service – Ray Kennedy), Revival in the church.CIVIC LEADERS…US: President Obama, Vice-President Biden, Cabinet, Congress, and the Supreme Court.NC: Governor McCrory, NC Senators and NC Representatives.La Grange/Lenoir County: Mayor Gurley, Town Commissioners, County Commissioners, County & Private Schools, and Lenoir Community College.

(As of May 22, 2015)

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802 South Caswell Street • La Grange, North Carolina 28551Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor • Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor

www.lagrangefwb.org

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.[1] The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May,[2] was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service.[1] It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.[4]

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Blessed the nation whose God is the Lord;Blessed the land where He reigns.

Blessed the people who trust in His Word,And worship His glorious name.

He is a loving and merciful God;We are but children of dust.

He is our Refuge, our Strength and our Shield;And He is the Lord that we trust.

Blessed the nation whose God is the Lord;Blessed the land where He reigns.

Blessed the people who trust in His Word,And worship His glorious name.

Elizabeth de Gravelles; based on Psalm 144:15

Worship & CelebrationThe Lord’s Day May 24, 2015 Eleven O’clock

Pentecost

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIPPreludeWelcome and Announcements PastorQuiet Reflection with God PeopleLighting of the Candles Acolyte

CALL TO WORSHIPThere’s a new wind blowing…

It’s the wind of the Holy Spirit!The wind of the Spirit is blowing in our church.

It’s bringing new life to the body of Christ.Jesus said: “I am come that you might have life and have it abundantly.

Therefore, let’s celebrate the new life!

INVOCATION Pastor

HYMNS AND SONGS OF PRAISE“Greater Is He That Is In Me”

Greater is He that is in me, Greater is He that is in me, Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.On the day of Pentecost a rushing mighty windBlew into the upper room and baptized all of them;With a power greater than any earthly foe, And I'm so glad I've got it, too, I'm gonna let the whole world know.

Greater is He that is in me, Greater is He that is in me,

Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.(First Church # 2057646 CCLI # 6962)

“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”........................................................Number 252There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place , And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord. There are sweet expressions on each face, And I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove, Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love. And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise. Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived When we shall leave this place. (First Church # 2057646 CCLI # 18204)

(Fellowship time with the Family of God)

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

OFFERTORYOffertory Prayer LaityGiving His Tithes and Our Offerings People

TIME OF PRAYERSharing our Prayer Concerns LaityMorning Prayer

ANTHEM“The Lamb Has Overcome”.........................................................Choir

(Children age 3 – 5th grade are dismissed to Children’s Church)

SCRIPTURE READING Romans 8:22-27Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

WORSHIP CHORUS“Where the Spirit of the Lord Is”......................................Number 253

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, There is peace; Where the Spirit of the Lord is, There is love. There is comfort in life's darkest hour; There is light and life, There is help and power in the Spirit, In the Spirit of the Lord.

(First Church # 2057646 CCLI # 27484

MESSAGE FROM GOD’S WORD Pastor“Your Pentecost” Acts 2:1-21

TIME OF INVITATION AND COMMITMENT“Nothing Is Impossible” (sing twice)

Nothing is impossible when you put your trust in God; Nothing is impossible when you’re trusting in His Word. Hearken to the voice of God to thee: “Is there anything too hard for Me?” Then put your trust in God alone and rest upon His Word- For everything, O everything,

Yes, everything is possible with God!

ALTAR PRAYER PastorA TIME TO REMEMBER

Time of SharingScripture Reading Psalm 23Silent Prayer PeopleHymn: “America, the Beautiful” (verses 1 & 4) Number 572

BENEDICTION Pastor

POSTLUDE Musicians

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PentecostPentecost comes fifty days after Easter and is considered the birthday of the Church as a consciously individual and distinct institution. It was on the Jewish feast of Pentecost, the fiftieth day after Passover, that the apostles proclaimed publicly that they were compelled to preach a gospel which was of God through Christ, and called men into a new relationship with their Creator and one another.

In the early church Pentecost ranked with Christmas and Easter as the third great festival of the Christian year. It was considered one of the happiest times of the church calendar, celebrated with songs and feasting.

Pentecost reminds us that Christianity was spread throughout the Mediterranean world in short order because over three thousand people went home from Jerusalem with a new center of faith- Jesus Christ.

Today Pentecost is a time of rejuvenation and revitalization. It is a promise fulfilled. It is a time for Christians to set out to share this good news with all people in the farthest parts of the world. It is a day to think about the wholeness of the church.

Special Days of the Church Year, Dorothy D. France, pages 161-162)

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802 South Caswell Street La Grange, North Carolina 28551 www.lagrangefwb.org

Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor