Join Us for a Service of Worship & Communion
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
FBC Sanctuary
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Virtual Worship
Facebook Live & YouTube Live
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Scripture includes: Ephesians 3:14-21
Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer will preach a sermon entitled, “Benediction”
“Benediction,” from the Latin “benedictio” (blessing), is a ceremonial final blessing offered by a pastor at the end of a worship service. This Sunday, I offer my final benediction, my blessing, to you, First Baptist Church of Martinsville. Just as Paul prayed for the Ephesian church, so I too pray for you and leave you with sweet memories and prayers for your future.
This is the season after Pentecost in the Christian year. Having celebrated the “birthday of the church” through the giving of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, we enter the Season after Pentecost for 24 weeks, to celebrate the existence of the church and recall her mission in the world. The liturgical color for the season is green, symbolic of the church’s growth and mission. On the first Sunday of each month, we celebrate communion, and the liturgical color changes to white to recognize the holiness and majesty of Christ.
Giving of our Resources
Please continue to give generously to the ministries of our church in 2024, whether in-person or online here – or mail / drop off your tithes and offerings to the church office. Your gifts help us to continue to minister through in-person and virtual church services, Bible studies, ministry to the community, and more.
Thank you for providing for the mission and ministry of First Baptist Church!