Order of Worship
March 8, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Call to Worship | Hymn 411 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus |
| Singing Together | Trust In God |
| Welcome | Dr. Ray Meador |
| Ministry Updates | Dr. Ray Meador |
| Scripture Reading | Psalm 139:1-6 |
| Choral Message | Know My Heart Celebration Choir & Orchestra |
| Offertory Song | He Knows My Name |
| Offertory Prayer | Larry Dowden |
| Offertory | Dr. Mike McAndrew |
| Message | Adam Van Arsdale Sermon on the Mount Lust and Divorce Matthew 5:27-32 |
| Invitation | Hymn 282 Living for Jesus |
| Closing Song | Hymn 334 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine |
Announcements
| ***REMEMBER NO ACTIVITIES OR MINISTRIES TONIGHT*** |
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| Help Hearts & Hands with the Heritage Festival Traveling Workers Lunch 1. By Tuesday, March 10 you may donate snacks for the workers to enjoy while there are here. We need the following in the donation baskets located in the hallway to the Education Building: 3. On Thursday, March 12 meet at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall to help prepare snack bags, door prizes, and to transport things to the NHF Pavilion. Arrive at the NHF Pavilion by 10:30 a.m. to serve these workers. Call Sherry at (409) 543-5002 or Carolyn at (409) 673-3966 for more information. |
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| LLL (Living Life and Loving It)—Tuesday, March 10 in Fellowship Hall Age doesn’t matter! If you are available, join us for a time of fellowship and fun! LLL, our monthly Adult Games and Potluck lunch, is meeting on Tuesday, March 10 Join us at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall and enjoy a good time of food, fun, and games. Bring your favorite dish and a friend! |
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| Game Night—Friday, March 20 in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 p.m. Join us for game night on Friday, march 20 in Fellowship Hall! Wear your favorite baseball team shirt or cap, bring your favorite games to play, and bring your favorite food to share! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. |
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| Lunch Bunch Fun—Thursday, March 26 We’re taking a lunch excursion on Thursday, March 26 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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| 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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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 biscuits with gravy and fruit. 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! |
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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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