Order of Worship
March 15, 2026 |
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Welcome to Worship |
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| Call to Worship | Hymn 136 Are You Washed in the Blood |
| Singing Together | Hymn 544 Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It |
| Welcome | |
| Ministry Updates | |
| Scripture Reading | Student |
| Singing Together | Hymn 426 Victory in Jesus |
| Offertory Song | Hymn 407 Because He Lives |
| Offertory Prayer | Jereme Havard |
| Offertory | Dr. Mike McAndrew |
| Message | Phillip Casper Sermon on the Mount Do You Solemnly Swear? Matthew 5:17-20 & 33-37 |
| Invitation | Hymn 275 I Surrender All |
| Closing Song | Hymn 386 The Family of God |
Announcements
| ***REMEMBER NO ACTEENS, CHILDREN'S MISSIONS, OR HANDBELL CHOIR TONIGHT*** |
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| Adult Bible Study 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 1317 on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. Led by Adam Van Arsdale. |
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| Singing Men of Texas—March 19 at 7 p.m.—First Baptist Nederland Join us in the Sanctuary Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. for an inspiring concert with The Singing Men of Texas! This group is a valuable ministry that strives to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their music provides opportunities for Christian growth, inspiration, fellowship, mission service and to encourage musical excellence within the local church. |
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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—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 breakfast casserole and banana bread. 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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| 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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