Order of Worship
March 22, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Call to Worship | Hymn 573 Set My Soul Afire |
| Singing Together | Soul on Fire |
| Scripture Reading | Student |
| Ministry Updates | |
| Welcome | |
| Choral Message | Grace Greater Celebration Choir & Orchestra |
| Offertory Song | Hymn 330 Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) |
| Offertory Prayer | Larry Dowden |
| Offertory | Deanne Tanner |
| Message | Phillip Casper Sermon on the Mount Love & Revenge Matthew 5:38-48 |
| Invitation | Hymn 210 My Jesus, I Love Thee |
| Closing Song | Hymn 194 The King Is Coming |
Announcements
| Budget packets are available now. Our yearly budget will be voted on during our next Business Meeting on Wednesday, March 25.
You may also pick up a budget packet in the Sanctuary, the Church Office, or by emailing Holly at holly@firstnederland.com |
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| Lunch Bunch Fun—Tuesday, March 24 We’re taking a lunch excursion on Tuesday, March 24 and you’re invited! We’ll leave the church at 10:30 a.m. and travel together on the church bus. Bring your friends and your lunch money, and plan to be gone for about 3 to 4 hours. This trip is designed especially for senior adults, but everyone is welcome. No need to sign up—just show up and enjoy the day with us! |
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| Homebound Outreach Ministry—Tuesday, March 24 in Fellowship Hall at 4 p.m. Help us spread some love through our Homebound Ministry by connecting with our members via cards, letters, and good old-fashioned visits! Join the fun at our next meeting on March 24 at 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. |
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| Rez Week—Monday, March 30—Lamar University BSM Join us at the Baptist Student Ministry Monday, March 30 at 10:45 a.m. We are serving lunch from 11:15 til 1 p.m. We need brownies and cookies for desserts. If you would like to donate goodies contact Sheila at (409) 719-6694. If you can help cook, serve, or transport items contact Lance at (409) 300–2500. |
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| RezFest—A Community Easter Celebration—Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. It’s that time! We are getting ready for Easter with our RezFest Community Easter Celebration. Would you like to volunteer to help with this celebration? Check the sign up sheets on the table in the hallway behind the Sanctuary and see where you can serve! |
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| Beauty in Bloom—Dinner and Inspiration for Women—Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for our Annual Women's Dinner go on sale Sunday, March 22. See the attendant in the hallway behind the Sanctuary to purchase tickets on Sunday mornings before and after worship. Tickets are $15 each. Purchase for yourself and a friend you'd like to bless with this evening of encouragement and inspiration. Our guest speaker and soloist are to be announced. Tickets may also be purchased in the Church Office. |
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Save the Dates!
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| Give the Way Most Meaningful for You Give in the Offering Plate as it is passed during the Offertory, drop your gifts in the Offering Boxes placed at each entrance of the Sanctuary for your convenience, or donate online at firstnederland.com/give |
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| We'll See You at gather—Friends, Books, and coffee! Stop By During Our Hours Stop by gather Sunday mornings 8:30—10:15 a.m. or Wednesday nights 5:30—6:30 p.m.! If you haven't joined the gather Facebook group, what are you waiting for? You will get up-to-date info for the month. Stop by on your way to Bible Fellowship or Morning Worship for a treat and a cup of coffee or cappuccino! TODAY we are having a surprise breakfast. For more information about gather or book club, contact Kristen Washburn at (409) 960-9694. | |
| Acteens—Sundays in Room 1317 at 4 p.m. Get ready, girls in Grades 7–12! Acteens is all about looking beyond ourselves and diving headfirst into missions and ministry! We gather from September to April and finish the year with a recognition service, and trust us, it’s a blast! Throughout the year, we have a lot of fun while doing mission-based activities that’ll have you making a difference and loving every moment! | |
| Children's Missions—Sundays in the Children's Wing at 4:45 p.m. If your is child ready to learn about serving others through our mission programs, then NOW is the perfect time to start! We begin at 4:45 p.m. We have a place for every child. For more info contact Michelle at michelle@firstnederland.com.
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| Handbell Choir—Sundays at 5 p.m. If you can decode the magical symbols of music and want to join our ringing crew, give Jim a ring at (409) 749–0581 or shoot a message to Dale at dale.com. |
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| Adult Bible Study —Sunday Nights at 6 p.m. in Room 1314 Are you wanting to dig deeper and learn more about the Bible? Then we have just the place! Now is a good time to jump in as we continue our study of the book of Ezekiel. Join us in room 1314 on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Led by Adam Van Arsdale. |
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| Open Bible Discussion—Tuesdays and Fridays in Room 1317 Join us every Tuesday at noon and every Friday at 1 p.m. in Room 1317 (across from the library) as we have an open Bible Discussion covering a multitude of subjects. Join us and have your questions ready to discuss! |
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| Students (7—12 grades)—Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Students if you are in 7—12 grades then come join us on Wednesday nights beginning at 5 p.m.! You can play games, eat dinner, hang out with your friends, and stay for a Bible Study. We are starting a study in the book of Luke. |
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| Meals for Students—Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. We have a large group of youth meeting on Wednesday nights! We need your help feeding them! We need food provided, volunteers to cook and serve, and help with clean up. If your Bible Fellowship or other ministry organization, or you as an individual or group of friends would like to help contact Lance Howell at (409) 300-2500. |
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| Prayer Meeting on Wednesday Nights—Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall Join us Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall to sing a few hymns, bring our burdens to the Lord through a time of prayer, and receive an excellent devotional! |
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| BLAST!—Bible Learning and Spiritual Training—Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Children's Wing We have a whole new BLAST! this year! Join us on Wednesday Nights. BLAST! is for Preschool through 6th grade. Come check us out! If you would like to volunteer for this great ministry, contact Michelle at: michelle@firstnederland.com. |
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| Celebration Choir (for anyone College+)— Wednesdays in the Choir Loft at 6:50 p.m. Adults join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:50 p.m. for choir practice. Not a member? Contact Dale or Cindy Laird for more information about joining! |
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| SilverUkes— Thursdays in Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. Senior adults join us on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. for ukulele practice. Not a member? Contact Dale or Barbara Shirley for more information about joining! |
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| Silvertones— Thursdays in Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m. Senior adults join us on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. for choir practice. Not a member? Contact Dale for more information about joining! |
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