WORSHIP MAY 16, 2021 | FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | WILMINGTON, NC

AWE AND WONDER | PSALM 8 | REV GAVIN SPELL

Awe and wonder... how many times are you stopped in your tracks by the vastness of God's creations? God created everything from the sand below our feet to the stars in the sky, but how often have you been in awe of humanity? Not just in the beautiful moments of life - but in the not so pretty ones too. Never lose your sense of awe and wonder with the great gift we have been given. Let us never take it for granted or cease being thankful.

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CHILDREN'S SERMON

Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the Earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? Psalm 8:1-4

RESPOND THROUGH GIVING Trusting in God with all we have, we give to support the work of God's church because we believe in our mission to share God's love with our community and world in the name of Jesus. Give online or by mail. Giving allows us to keep being the church, even in the absence of our physical presence. Mail to: 411 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. How To Give Online GIVE ONLINE

RESPOND THROUGH REFLECTION Take time this week to notice the vastness of God's creation all around you. When does your heart sing praises?

RESPOND THROUGH CONNECTING Do you have questions about being in a relationship with God? We would love to talk with you and help you begin or deepen your faith journey. CONNECT WITH US

RESPOND THROUGH PRAYER God, whose fingers sculpt sun and moon and curl the baby's ear; Spirit, brooding over chaos before the naming of day; Savior, sending us to Earth's ends with water and words: startle us with the grace, love, and communion of your unity in diversity, that we may live to the praise of your majestic name. Amen.

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