First Baptist Church Savannah Podcast

Order of WorshipThe First Sunday AfterChristmas DayDecember 29, 201911:00 a.m.223 Bull Street, Chippewa SquarePrelude                            At Christmastide                       _C. V. Stanford                                        Richard Lewis, organistWelcome and Call to Worship                        Rev. Charlie BentonInvocation                                                                                                                 *Hymn 31              *_Hark! The Herald Angels Sing           _MENDELSSOHN*Affirmation of Faith  *                                 We believe in God, the creator and giver of life, who brought all creation to birth, who mothers us and fathers us, protecting, nurturing, and cherishing us.We believe in Jesus Christ: God born among us as a fragile baby, embodying both love and the need for love, and calling us to rest in God as trustingly as a tiny child.We believe in the Holy Spirit, breathed into us at our birth,always drawing us on to be born again, encouraging,

Order of Worship THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 15, 2019 11:00 a.m. 223 Bull Street, Chippewa SquarePRELUDE O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Charles Callahan Rev. James Richardson, organist WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Katie Callaway LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Rebecca Hellmuth CHORAL INTROIT Light Three Candles Yiddish Folk Tune Music Makers INVOCATION Rev. Katie Callaway HYMN 9 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel VENI EMMANUEL All who are able are invited to stand as the choir processes.AFFIRMATION OF FAITHWe are an Advent people, a people of joy. For us, Advent is a time of waiting, and so we wait. We wait for the coming of the One who is the fulfillment of God’s promise, the fulfillment of hope, the declaration that all have been redeemed. We know that the world in which we live will continue to be filled with pain and sorrow. We know that hatred and violence will continue to exist. We know that death and separation will continue to be a part of our lives. But because we are an Advent people, we know that love wi

Communion by CandlelightDecember 22, 2019 - 5PMA Service of Music and MeditationOrgan and Piano Duets played by Dr. Justin L. Addingtonand Rev. James C. RichardsonOrgan Prelude: O Come O Come, Emmanuel by Alec Rowley played by Dr. Justin L. AddingtonCall to Worship: Rev. John R. CallawayInvocation: Rev. Katie S. CallawayHoly CommunionYou are invited to come forward any time during the playing of the carols to pray at the kneelers or receive communion.Carols:O Holy NightSilent NightIt Came upon the Midnight ClearO Little Town of BethlehemPanis AngelicusHe Shall Feed His FlockAve MariaThere's a Song in the AirLo How a Rose E'er BloomingGesu BambinoThou Dost Leave Thy ThroneCoventry CarolOf the Father's Love BegottenWhat Child Is ThisAway in a MangerStill, Still, StillThe First NoelThe Birthday of a KingFrom Heaven Above to Earth I ComeOn Christmas Night All Christians SingBenediction: Revs. Katie and John CallawayOrgan Postlude: Go Tell It on the Mountain - Rev. James RichardsonThe Cover art is by Karen JeraldF

Welcome and Call to Worship                       Rev. Katie CallawayLighting of the Advent Wreath                           The Britt FamilyChoral Introit            Light Two Candles             Yiddish Folk TuneFeatruing Music Makers Children's ChoirInvocation                                                            Rev. Katie Callaway                                                       †Hymn 20                Watchman, Tell Us of the Night         aberystwyth*Affirmation of Faith                                   We are an Advent people, a people of peace. For us, Advent is a time of waiting, and so we wait. We wait for the coming of the One who is the fulfillment of God’s promise, the fulfillment of hope, the declaration that all have been redeemed.We know that the world in which we live will continue to be filled with pain and sorrow. We know that hatred and violence will continue to exist. We know that death and separation will continue to be a part of our lives.But because we are an Advent people,

First Baptist Church of Savannah, GANovember 24, 2019 11:00 a.m.223 Bull Street, Chippewa SquareChrist the King Sunday - A Service of ThanksgivingPrelude             We Gather Together         Beatrice Hatton FiskRev. James Richardson, organistChoral Introit         We Gather Together                Edward KremserHymn 551             Come, Ye Thankful People     ST. GEORGE’S WINDSORAffirmation of FaithI believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.*Gloria Patri No. 579Glory be to the F

Morning WorshipFirst Baptist ChurchSavannah, GeorgiaSunday, November 10, 2019                  Eleven O’clockPrelude                    Prelude in C Major    Marc-Antoine Charpentier                                 Rev. James Richardson, organistChoral Introit      This Church Has Worked         James RichardsonHymn 425      Lord of Light, Your Name Outshining    ABBOT’S LEIGHFirst Lesson            Psalm 145:1-5,17-21   George Pruden, lay readerSecond Lesson           2 Thessalonians 2:1-5Anthem                          Treasures in Heaven                          Allen PoteThird Lesson                    Haggai 1:15b-2:9Sermon         "Former and Future Glory" by Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-PastorHymn 422        God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending   BEACH SPRINGOffertory            A Prayer for the Innocent   George Frederick McKayHymn 428                  We Give Thee but Thine Own            SCHUMANNChoral Response              Lord of All Good         Genevan Psalter, 1551 

First Baptist Church of Savannah, GeorgiaAll Saints’ SundayNovember 3, 201911:00 a.m.223 Bull Street, Chippewa SquareDue to technical issues we are unable to include most of the music for this service.Welcome and Call to Worship Rev. Katie CallawayInvocation Rev. John Callaway*Affirmation of FaithThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.(Psalm 23 KJV)In MemoriamLinda BeachEleanor BloodNancy LewisJoe McNellageJoan UsherCongregational Response: We remember and give th

Sunday, October 27, 2019, Reformation Sunday.Prelude                            Ein’ Feste Burg                Emil Weidenhagen                                 Rev. James Richardson, organistChoral Introit       Our Hearts Are Joined        James C. RichardsonHymn 260            A Mighty Fortress Is Our God        EIN’ FESTE BURGGloria Patri No. 579Children’s Time                                                      Rev. John CallawayFirst Lesson                          Psalm 65        Brenda Helmly, lay readerSecond Lesson          2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18Anthem            God, Our Help and Constant Refuge    Herbert HowellsThird Lesson                      Luke 18:9-14Sermon                   "Re-formation"           Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-PastorHymn 339                         Be Thou My Vision                                SLANEOffertory                            Ein’ Fest Burg                     Johann C. KittelPresentation and Doxology No. 591              OLD HUNDREDTHHymn 210               Our God,

Morning WorshipFirst Baptist ChurchSavannah, GeorgiaSunday, October 20, 2019 Eleven O’clockPrelude Exsultate Stanley VannRev. James Richardson, organistChoral Introit Antiphonal Psalm Hal H. HopsonHymn 150 Come, Christians, Join to Sing MADRIDChildren’s Time Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-PastorFirst Lesson Psalm 119:97-104 Richard Lewis, lay readerSecond Lesson Luke 18:1-8Anthem Write Your Blessed Name K. Lee ScottThird Lesson Genesis 32:22-31Sermon "Wrestling, Blessing, and Naming" Rev. John Callaway, Co-PastorHymn 426 Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak CANONBURYOffertory Andantino L. J. A. Lefebure-WelyHymn 379 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less SOLID ROCKChoral Response My Song Forever Dimitri S. BortnianskyPostlude Festival Finale Malcolm ArcherFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website http://www.fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusWe invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AMWe are located at 223

Prelude Pavilioned in Splendor Richard LloydRev. James Richardson, organistChoral Introit How Lovely, Lord Hal H. HopsonHymn 476 O Worship the King LYONSChildren’s Time Rev. John CallawayFirst Lesson 2 Kings 5:9-14 Frances Mills, lay readerSecond Lesson Psalm 111Anthem Our Mission Is to Follow Jesus Jayne Southwick CoolThird Lesson Luke 17:11-19Sermon "Saying Thanks" Rev. Katie CallawayHymn 359 More Love to Thee, O Christ MORE LOVE TO THEEOffertory Prelude in C Major David N. JohnsonHymn 276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness FAITHFULNESSChoral Response A Sun and Shield Forever Hal H. HopsonPostlude Grand Choeur Theodore SalomeFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website http://www.fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusWe invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AMWe are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown SavannahAll are Welcome

Prelude This Is My Father’s World James PethelRev. James Richardson, organistChoral Introit Now to Your Table Spread John IrelandHymn 470 O Day of Rest and Gladness WOODBIRDChildren’s Time Rev. Katie CallawayFirst Lesson Exodus 16:13-21 Brian Martine, lay readerSecond Lesson Psalm 78:11-20Solo They’ll Know We Are Christians Lloyd LarsonBill Gardner, tenorThird Lesson Luke 9:10-17Sermon Miracles Abound Rev. John CallawayHymn 438 Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNISCelebration of Holy CommunionHymn 439 In Christ There Is No East or West ST. PETERChoral Response Here Is Our Common Wealth John IrelandPostlude Praise the Lord, All Ye Nations Robert J. PowellFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website http://www.fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusWe invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AMWe are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown SavannahAll are Welcome

September 29, 2019 - Celebration of BaptismPrelude Prelude on ENGELBERG James Pethel Rev. James Richardson, organistThe Celebration of Christian BaptismProfession of Faith Jennifer Fox-Jarmond, readerThe Baptism of Jacqueline DionPrayer of BlessingPiano Solo The Lord’s Prayer Albert Hay MalotteFirst Lesson Genesis 1:1-10 Heather Valentine, lay readerSecond Lesson Luke 3:21-22Homily Dear Jacqueline Rev. Katie CallawayAnthem We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus Robert A. HobbyAdult Choir and Music MakersThird Lesson John 14:8-14Homily Dear First Baptist Church Rev. John CallawayFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website http://www.fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusWe invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AMWe are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown SavannahAll are Welcome  

Sunday, September 8, 2019 Worship ServiceRev. James Richardson, organistSermon "You Know Me" Rev. John CallawayFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website http://www.fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusWe invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AMWe are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown SavannahAll are Welcome 

Sunday, September 1, 2019 Worship Service Rev. James Richardson, organist Sermon "The Lowest Place" Rev. Katie Callaway For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor John Callaway, Co-Pastor James Richardson, Organist Emeritus We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah All are Welcome

The Installation Service of Katie & John Callaway - August 17, 2019 PRELUDE: "Sonata 4, Op. 7, Allegro" Ludwig van Beethoven - Joseph Snipes, Pianist, former youth, and long-time friend of the Callaways from Carrollton, Georgia. CHORAL INTROIT: "Be Thou My Vision" Irish ballad HYMN: No. 420 "God of Grace and God of Glory" CWMRHONDDA ANTHEM: "May the Love of Christ Enfold Us" by James C. Richardson, text by Timothy Dudley-Smith PASTORAL CHARGE: Rev. Dr. Tim Willis, Mentor, friend, former campus minister, and officiant of John and Katie's wedding HYMN: No. 523 "God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian" BETHANY LAYING ON OF HANDS: Piano music by Joseph Snipes PRAYER OF COMMISSIONING: Rev. Brian Edwards, Friend and Executive Director of Suburban Crossroads Counseling in Ellicott City, Maryland SOLO: "I Still Believe" by Michael Costa, Singer-songwriter and friend of the Callaways from Tampa, Florida CONGREGATIONAL CHARGE: Rev. Sarah Murray, Long-tim

August 4, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service First Day - One Day Vacation Bible School Rev. James Richardson, organist CHORAL INTROIT "This Is My Father's World" by Franklin Sheppard Hymn: "All Things Bright and Beautifu"l First Lesson: Genesis 1:26-31 - Reader, Jacqueline Dion Hymn "The Servant Song" Second Lesson: Matthew 22:34-40 Homily: "The Good in Us" - Rev. Katie Callaway Anthem - “Look at the World” by John Rutter - Bill Gardner, tenor soloist Third Lesson - Matthew 5:13-16 Homily: “Just Some Salt and a Candle” - Rev. John Callaway Payers with Music: "Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying" by Ken Medema - Rev. John Callaway, musician Offertory: "Be Thou My Vision" by Jan Bender- John Foxx Willhite, violinist Anthem: "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" - Jamaican Folk Tune Hymn: The Summons Responce: "Jesus Calls Us In, Sends Us Out" - Jamaican Folk Tune Postlude: Malta Moderato by Giovanni Pergolesi For

July 14, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service Fifth Sunday After Pentecost Rev. James Richardson, organist Choral Introit “Come Down, O Love Divine”- Ralph Vaughan Williams Hymn: “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” First Lesson - Psalm 82 - Emma Rountree, lay reader Second Lesson - Colossians 1:9-14 Anthem - “Jesus My Breath, My Life, My Lord” - K. Lee Scott Third Lesson - Luke 10:25-37 Sermon: “Those Neighbors” - Rev. John Callaway Hymns: “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” and “In Christ There Is No East or West” Choral Response ““Truly the Yearning Strong” - Ralph Vaughan Williams For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor John Callaway, Co-Pastor James Richardson, Organist Emeritus We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah All are Welcome

July 7, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service Forth Sunday After Pentecost Rev. James Richardson, organist Choral Introit “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether” by Harold Friedell Hymn: “God Is Here!” First Lesson - II Kings 5:1-14 - Molly Wright, lay reader Second Lesson - Psalm 65:1-9 Solo - ““Consider the Lilies” by K. Lee Scott - Bill Gardner, Tenor Third Lesson - Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Sermon: "Entering Town” Rev. Katie Callaway Hymns: “I Come with Joy” and “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” Choral Response “All Our Meals and All Our Living” by Harold Friedell For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor John Callaway, Co-Pastor James Richardson, Organist Emeritus We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah All are Welcome

June 30, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service Third Sunday After Pentecost Rev. James Richardson, organist Choral Introit “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” by Johann Rudolph Ahle Hymn: “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” First Lesson - Psalm 77:1-2, 11-15, Nancy Lazard, lay reader Second Lesson - Galatians 5:14-25 Anthem - “The Tree of Life”, K. Lee Scott Third Lesson - ** Luke 9:57-62 ** Sermon: "That First Step” Rev. John Callaway Hymns: ““O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” and “Lead On, O King Eternal” Welcome New Members - Amelia Britt and Devon Keller Choral Response “Glorious Lord, Yourself Impart!”, Johann Rudolph Ahle For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor John Callaway, Co-Pastor James Richardson, Organist Emeritus We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah All are Welcome

June 9, 2019 First Baptist Church of Savannah Sunday Service Pentecost Sunday Rev. James Richardson, organist Hymn: “Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us”, First Lesson - Genesis 11:1-9 - Dale Willhite, lay reader Second Lesson - John 13:31-35 Anthem - “Without the Fire”, Third Lesson - Acts 2:1-21 Sermon: “The Spirit of Understanding” - Rev. Katie Callaway Hymns: “Let Every Christian Pray” and “Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow” Choral Response “O Spirit, Sent from Heaven”. For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GA Visit our website http://www.fbc-sav.org Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor John Callaway, Co-Pastor Josh Brewer, Assistant Minister for Community Missions James Richardson, Organist Emeritus We invite you to attend our Sunday morning worship service at 11AM We are located at 223 Bull Street on Chippewa Square, downtown Savannah All are Welcome