First Baptist Church

of Nederland, Texas

Order of Worship

May 17, 2026

Welcome to Worship

ProcessionalPomp and Circumstance
Jane Crain
Call to WorshipGreat Things
Welcome
Ministry Updates
Graduating Senior RecognitionHutt North
Message in SongYou Raise Me Up
Melody Coons
Offertory SongHymn 644 Count Your Blessings
Offertory PrayerLarry Dowden
OffertoryHow About Your Heart?
Linda Wallace
MessagePhillip Casper
Of Worry & Warts
Matthew 6:25-34
InvitationHymn 573 Set My Soul Afire
Closing SongHymn 478 Seek Ye First

Announcements

Girls in Action Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser—TODAY!
If you didn’t purchase your tickets for Girls in Action spaghetti lunch fundraiser, that’s ok! Stop by Fellowship Hall and purchase your lunch(es) for $8 each TODAY! Meals includes spaghetti, green beans, bread, and dessert. With the purchase of these meals, you are helping support girls missions education and summer camp. Takeout service only.


Homebound Outreach Ministry—Tuesday, May 19 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 May 19 at 4 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.


Scholarship Donations are Gladly Welcomed for Summer Camps!
Mark your offering envelope "Fine Arts Camp" or “Student Camp” to specify which camp(s) you’d like to support with your scholarship donation.


Vacation Bible School—Illumination Station—Sunday, July 12–Thrusday, July 16
It’s that time of year! Vacation Bible School is Sunday, July 12—Thursday, July 16 and we need you to help make it a success! Our theme this year is Illumination Station! Our kids will have the brightest week of the year! They will be learning how to shine bright in a dark world. While many people claim to know Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. During VBS our kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects and reveals! Contact Chance Chatagnier at (409) 718-0525 or Tammy Delage at (409) 749-4861 and find out where you can volunteer!


Upcoming Meetings
  • Deacons Meeting—TODAY—at 4 p.m.—in Room 1304
  • Financial Committee Meeting—TODAY.—at 4:30 p.m.—in Room 1305
  • Business Meeting—Wednesday, May 20—at 6 p.m.—in Fellowship Hall


Save the Dates!
  • Brazil Mission Trip—Friday, July 10—Saturday, July 18
  • Lancaster Show Trip & Dutch Country Experience—Monday, October 1—Friday, October 16


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


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 breakfast casserole and coffee cake. For more information about gather or book club, contact Kristen Washburn at (409) 960-9694.


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!


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!


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!


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!