First Baptist Church Savannah Podcast

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST AUGUST 2, 2020HOMILY -  If We’re Going to Wrestle by Rev. John Callaway, Co-PastorHOMILY - Balm for the Brokenhearted by Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-PastorClick Here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusAll songs printed with permission.CCLI License: 11603660CCLI Streaming License: 3468662

EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST JULY 26, 2020HOMILY - The Many Faces of Wisdom by Dr. Jonathan L. Walton, Dean of Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Presidential Chair in Religion and Society, and Dean of Wait Chapel.HOMILY - Dreaming God’s Dream by Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-PastorClick Here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusAll songs printed with permission.CCLI License: 11603660CCLI Streaming License: 3468662

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTJULY 19, 2020Click here for the Order of WorshipHOMILY: My Story by Katrina BostickKatrina Bostick is the Executive Director of Family Promise of Savannah and serves on the Executive Board of the Savannah Area Interfaith Justice Ministry.HOMILY: Wheat and Weeds by Rev. John CallawayFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusAll songs printed with permission. CCLI License: 11603660 CCLI Streaming License: 3468662

SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTJULY 12, 2020Click Here for Order of WorshipHOMILY: "Reaching Beyond Yourself" Pastor Charles RobersonCharles Roberson is the Senior Pastor of Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship and serves on the Executive Board of the Savannah Area Interfaith Justice Ministry. Charles also serves as Chaplain Coordinator for the Savannah Police Department, and as Chaplain for the Chatham County Police DepartmentHOMILY: "Nurturing Good Soil" Rev. Katie CallawayFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusAll songs printed with permission. CCLI License: 11603660 CCLI Streaming License: 3468662

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTJUNE 28, 2020Homilies:"The Church Is for Everyone" Rev. Katie Callaway"The Church Is in Need" Rev. John CallawayClick Here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusAll songs used with permission. CCLI License:11603660

TRINITY SUNDAYJUNE 7, 2020Homilies:"Relational Creation" Rev. John Callaway"The Church Is Engaged" Rev. Katie CallawayClick here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website https://fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist EmeritusAll songs used with permission. CCLI License:11603660

May 31, 2020THE DAY OF PENTECOSTHomilies:Let Them Be Heard Rev. Katie CallawayFires Rev. John CallawayClick Here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist Emeritus

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTERASCENSION SUNDAY MAY 24, 2020Homily: "It’s Up to Us" Rev. John CallawayHomily: "The Disunity Gene" Rev. Katie CallawayClick Here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist Emeritus

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 3, 2020CHIMING OF THE HOURWELCOMEPRELUDE Sweet, Sweet Spirit - Fred Bock, Carol Benton, pianistCALL TO WORSHIPPSALM READING - Psalm 23 - The Rountree FamilyINVOCATIONINTROIT - Easter People, Raise Your Voices - Henry T. Smart, Will Barnes, singerGOSPEL LESSON John 10:1-10HOMILY - Gates, Sheep, and I Ams, by Rev. John CallawaySOLO - My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Southern Harmony, Emily Richardson-Dion, mezzo-sopranoHOMILY - Souls Moved By Higher Impulses, by Rev. Katie CallawayMUSICAL REFLECTION He Leadeth Me! - Tedd Smith, Rev. James C. Richardson, pianistPASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYERHYMN - Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us - William BradburyEASTER PEOPLE - John RabunPASTORAL BENEDICTIONRESPONSE - God Be With You - Ralph Vaughan Williams - Marty Foxx and Shannon WillhitePOSTLUDE - To God Be the Glory - Fred Bock, Rev. James C. Richardson, pianistSTAY CONNECTED: fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-Pastor -- katie@fbc-sav.orgJohn Callaway, Co-Pastor -- john@fbc-sav.orgJames Richardson, Org

Please enjoy Amazing Grace as sung during our virtual worship as well as the postlude. Dr. Justin L. Addington - OrganistTo view the entire service on video visit https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistSavannah/videos/508940923389168/

Third Sunday in Lent. Order of Worship not availableFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgRev. Katie Callaway, Co-PastorRev. John Callaway, Co-PastorRev. James Richardson, Organist Emeritus

Second Sunday in Lent - Sermon "Giving up Wrath, Taking on Love" Rev. John Callaway.Click here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist Emeritus

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany - Sermon "Giving Christ a Face" Rev. Katie Callaway. Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist Emeritus

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany - Sermon "Darkness and Light" Rev. John CallawayClick Here for Order of WorshipFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist Emeritus

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany Sermon "What Does the Lord Require of You?" - Rev. Katie CallawayOrder of Worship Click HereFor more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist _Emeritus

Chiming of the HourPrelude                                 _Cantilena                             _Richard Lloyd                                  Rev. James Richardson, organistWelcome and Call to Worship                         Rev. John CallawayInvocation                                                            Rev. Katie Callaway                                           *Hymn 420             *God of Grace and God of Glory         _cwm rhonddaOrdination and InstallationIntroductory StatementOrdination LitanyMinister: Brenda Helmly, Rebecca Sutton, Heather Valentine, and Rich Wheeler have been called to serve this congregation in deacon ministry. Having answered your call to serve, they have signified their willingness to be ordained to minister in this capacity.Congregation: We do, therefore, in the name and example of Jesus Christ, now proceed in the ordination, setting aside these four in service, leadership, and ministry.Minister: Ordinands, you have shown your willingness to assume the responsibiliti

Order of Worship not available. For more information about First Baptist Church Savannah, GAVisit our website fbc-sav.orgKatie Callaway, Co-PastorJohn Callaway, Co-PastorJames Richardson, Organist Emeritus

Order of WorshipBaptism of the LordJanuary 12, 202011:00 a.m.223 Bull Street, Chippewa Square Chiming of the HourPrelude                      Prelude on rustington          _Charles Callahan                                  Rev. James Richardson, organistIntroit      _When Jesus Came to Jordan      _Frederik August MehrtensWelcome and Call to Worship                       Rev. Katie CallawayInvocation                                                                                                             Hymn 281           _Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah        _cwm rhonddaAffirmation of FaithWe thank God for the gift of creation called forth by the words, "Let there be…” Before the world had shape and form, God's Spirit moved over the waters. Out of the waters of the deep, God brought forth the earth to sustain all life.In the time of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, God's people Israel passed through the Red Sea waters from slavery to freedom and crossed the flowing Jordan to enter the promised land. In the ful

Order of Worship Epiphany SundayJanuary 5, 202011:00 a.m.223 Bull Street, Chippewa SquareChiming of the HourPrelude                              We Three Kings                       _Paul O. Manz                                  Rev. James Richardson, organist*Choral Introit                *_Still He Comes                   _Zollene ReissnerLove’s great promise, born long ago in a manger,Not with the sounds of the cymbal and drum, but the silence of stars.Long awaited one, unknown and yet not a stranger,Came as a humble and holy child, yet a great and glorious king!For such a gift sing “Alleluia!” Hope born within a lowly stall,The incarnate love of God was sent for all.(The text is by Zollene Reissner)Welcome and Call to Worship                       Rev. John Callaway, Co-PastorInvocation                                                            Rev. Katie Callaway, Co-Pastor                                                       *Hymn 66        *_We Three Kings of Orient Are    _THREE KINGS OF ORIENT*Affi

Order of WorshipThe Fourth Sunday of AdventDecember 22, 201911:00 a.m.223 Bull Street, Chippewa SquareWe Praise GodChiming of the Hour†Prelude                     Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring                      J. S. Bach                     Justin Addington, James Richardson, pianists  Welcome and Call to Worship                       Rev. Katie Callaway  Lighting of the Advent Wreath                                   Bill Gardner   Choral Introit            Light Four Candles            Yiddish Folk TuneMusic MakersInvocation                                                            Rev. Katie Callaway                                                       Hymn 11                O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?       valet will ich*Affirmation of Faith                                   We are an Advent people, a people of love. 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 b