Second Sunday of Lent
Tenth in the Sermon Series "Leaving Everything: Sermons on Discipleship from the Gospel of Luke"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon William Warren
Welcome and Announcements: Deaconess Sirena Leak
Installation Weekend Announcement: Ms. Janet Wheeler
Songs by the David R. Hedgley Choir
Organist: Dr. David Allen

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00:00 Welcome to Worship
00:43 Opening Hymn: "Down at the Cross" (Hymn #248)
04:39 Call to Worship
05:04 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "Give Us This Day")
09:50 Scripture: Luke 14:24-33 
12:07 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "Lead Me, Guide Me")
14:50 Prayer (Musical Selection: "Lead Me, Guide Me")
17:59 Welcome and Announcements
23:58 Installation Weekend Announcement
25:59 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms")
29:28 Musical Selection: "Center of My Joy"
36:41 Pastoral Observations
39:13 Tithes and Offerings
40:20 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
41:13 Congregational Hymn: "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" (Hymn #252)
46:29 Musical Selection: "Talk It Over with Jesus"
51:12 Message: "Counting the Cost," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:25:11 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Jesus Saves")
1:26:49 Benediction
1:27:40 Closing Hymn of Praise: "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (chorus only)" (Hymn #252)

Morning Worship Service: "Counting the Cost" (Luke 14:24-33) - March 16, 2025

Third Sunday of Lent
Eleventh in the Sermon Series "Leaving Everything: Sermons on Discipleship from the Gospel of Luke"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon O'laf Massenburg
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Songs by the FBC Men's Chorus
Organist: Dr. David Allen

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00:00 Music for Gathering
03:33 Welcome to Worship
03:50 Opening Hymn: "At the Cross" (Hymn #248)
08:06 Call to Worship
08:37 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "Hear Our Prayer, O Lord")
11:26 Scripture: Luke 15:25-32
13:16 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "God Has Smiled on Me")
15:47 Prayer (Musical Selection: "God Has Smiled on Me")
20:05 Welcome and Announcements
26:10 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Victory in Jesus")
30:40 Musical Selection: "Another Day's Journey"
33:12 Pastoral Observations
36:33 Tithes and Offerings
37:55 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
39:36 Congregational Hymn: "He Will Remember Me" (Hymn #240)
44:17 Musical Selection: "You Fight On"
47:18 Message: "I'm Worth It," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:23:40 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Just As I Am")
1:25:58 Benediction
1:26:40 Closing Hymn of Praise: "He Will Remember Me (chorus only)" (Hymn #240)
1:27:29 Postlude

Morning Worship Service: "I'm Worth It" (Luke 15:25-32) - March 23, 2025

Guest Speaker: Dr. Joel C. Gregory
Emeriti Faculty, George W. Truett Seminary of Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Mistress of Ceremonies: Mrs. Janet Wheeler

00:00 Welcome
02:15 Introduction of the Dais and Acknowledgements
05:13 The Occasion
      Dr. Bill Leonard, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
11:22 The Greetings
      Mayor Allen Joines, City of Winston-Salem
      Chancellor Bonita Brown, Winston-Salem State University
      Mrs. Annette Scippio, Councilwoman, East Ward, City of Winston-Salem
      Rev. Herbert Miller, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
       First Vice Moderator, Rowan Baptist Association 
24:23 The Reading of the Scriptures
      Elder Gary Williams, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
27:06 The Prayer of Thanksgiving
      Rev. Jocelyn Foy, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
32:01 The Musical Selection: "My Tribute" and "To God Be the Glory"
      Ms. Madison Murrell, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
34:55 The Grace
      Rev. Chris Martin, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
37:54 The Introduction of the Guest Speaker
      Rev. Dr. Albert Moses III,  New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee 
42:15 The Musical Selection: "I Tried Him and I Know him"
      Ms. Madison Murrell, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
48:27 The Banquet Address, Dr. Joel C. Gregory
1:18:50 The Introduction of the Twelfth Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church
        Deacon Charlie Wall, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1:21:20 The Remarks
        Rev. Samuel J. Doyle, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1:26:46 The Benediction
        Rev. Dr. Anne Jenkins, First Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Walking Together: The Installation Banquet of Reverend Samuel J. Doyle - Friday, March 28, 2025

"He Will Get You There"
Acts 16:6-10

Guest Speaker: Rev. William T. Glynn
Pastor, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, Texas

Presiding: Rev. Dr. Eric George Vickers
Songs by the Installation Mass Choir
Special Guest Vocalist: Mr. Steven Hurd
Director of Music: Dr. David Allen
Allen Organ: Mr. Isaac Moshay
Hammond Organ: Rev. George Pass
Keyboard: Mr. Philemon Walker
Bass: Mr. Glennell Watson
Drums: Mr. James Brown

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Message: "He Will Get You There," Rev. William T. Glynn

Walking Together: The Installation Ceremony of Reverend Samuel J. Doyle - Saturday, March 29, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Eric George Vickers, Sr.
Senior Pastor, Fairfield Baptist Church, Lithonia, Georgia

Senior Pastor: Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading and Morning Prayer: Deacon Jesse Hymes
Installation Litany: Deacon Charlie Wall
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Songs by the Installation Mass Choir
Director of Music and Hammond Organ: Dr. David Allen
Allen Organ and Keyboard: Dr. Alfonza Williamson
Bass: Mr. James Brown

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00:00 Music for Gathering: "Oh Jesus," "The Solid Rock," "All Night, All Day," and "Total Praise"
09:43 Welcome to Worship
11:03 Opening Hymn: "Lift Him Up" (Hymn #547)
15:54 Call to Worship
16:11 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Chant: "Thank You, Lord")
18:15 Installation Litany
20:57 Scripture: 1 Kings 17:4-6
22:07 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "It Is Well with My Soul")
26:46 Prayer (Musical Selection: "It Is Well with My Soul")
33:22 Organ Interlude
33:45 Welcome to Visitors and Announcements
39:24 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms")
45:51 Musical Selection: "Be Open"
51:59 Pastoral Observations
55:29 Introduction of Guest Speaker
56:55 Tithes and Offerings
1:01:29 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
1:03:11 Congregational Hymn: "Yes, God Is Real" (Hymn #162)
1:08:25 Musical Selection: "Psalm 117"
1:13:45 Message: "Flying with the Ravens," Rev. Dr. Eric George Vickers, Sr.
2:12:59 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Amazing Grace")
2:16:02 Closing Remarks
2:17:32 Benediction (Musical Selection: "Let the Church Say Amen")
2:19:45 Postlude

Installation Sunday Worship Service: "Flying with the Ravens" (1 Kings 17:4-6) - March 30, 2025

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Speaker: Rev. Joel Weathers
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Jesse Hymes
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Reading of the Church Covenant: Rev. Jocelyn Foy
Songs by the FBC Chancel Choir
Organist: Dr. Alfonza Williamson
Drums: Deacon Kenneth Simington

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00:00 Music for Gathering (Selections: "No Ways Tired" and "Total Praise")
03:32 Opening Hymn: "We've Come This Far by Faith" (Hymn #412)
05:46 Call to Worship
06:21 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Chant: "We Have Come Into This Place")
08:30 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
09:42 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "I Need Thee Every Hour")
13:56 Prayer (Musical Selection: "I Need Thee Every Hour")
19:47 Welcome and Announcements
26:11 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "People to People")
29:23 Musical Selection: "Jesus Purchased My Salvation"
34:49 Pastoral Observations
39:21 Tithes and Offerings
40:25 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
41:41 Congregational Hymn: "At the Cross" (Hymn #264)
47:02 Musical Selection: "He Is God Alone"
51:53 Message: "Grace That Strengthens," Rev. Joel Weathers
1:06:16 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Your Grace and Mercy")
1:07:44 Request for Prayer
1:12:14 Reading of the Church Covenant
1:15:45 Holy Communion (Musical Selections: "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" and "Lamb of God")
1:25:49 Closing Hymn of Praise: "I Know It Was the Blood"
1:27:24 Postlude

Morning Worship Service: "Grace That Strengthens" (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) - April 6, 2025

Sixth Sunday of Lent
Twelfth in the Sermon Series "Leaving Everything: Sermons on Discipleship from the Gospel of Luke"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Velvet Simington
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Songs by the FBC Chancel Choir
Organist: Dr. David Allen

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00:00 Music for Gathering: "Sign Me Up"
06:30 Baptism (Musical Selection: "Wade in the Water")
11:36 Opening Hymn: "We Have Come Into This House" (Hymn #174)
14:55 Call to Worship
15:27 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Chant: "Lead Me, Guide Me")
17:25 Scripture: Luke 19:28
18:02 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "God Never Fails")
21:03 Prayer (Musical Selection: "God Never Fails")
30:21 Welcome and Announcements
35:38 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Down at the Cross")
39:48 Pastoral Observations
42:10 Tithes and Offerings
44:38 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
46:13 Congregational Hymn: "Victory in Jesus" (Hymn #261)
50:24 Musical Selection: "Were You There?"
55:06 Message: "Entering Triumphantly," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:29:32 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Praise Him")
1:31:24 Benediction
1:31:56 Closing Hymn of Praise: "Victory in Jesus (chorus only)" (Hymn #261)
1:33:06 Postlude

Palm Sunday Worship Service: "Entering Triumphantly" (Luke 19:28) - April 13, 2025

Worship Leaders: Rev. Samuel J. Doyle and Rev. Glenn Pettiford
Guest Soloist: Rev. Joshua Campbell
Occasion and Invocation: Dr. Bill Leonard
Benediction: Dean Corey D.B. Walker
Organist: Dr. David Allen

Today's service features students from the Wake Forest University School of Divinity.

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00:00 Music for Gathering
03:54 Welcome to Worship
06:06 Occasion and Invocation
08:08 Litany
09:01 Hymn: "He Will Remember Me" (#240)
13:05 Scripture: The First, Second, and Third Words from the Cross
13:53 Oliver Thomas: "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)
18:10 Devin Withrow: "Today, thou shalt be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:43)
24:12 Rev. Courtney Jones: "Woman, behold thy son!" (John 19:26-27)
30:12 Hymn: "The Old Rugged Cross" (#244)
34:44 Scripture: The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Words from the Cross
35:09 Rev. Kyle Caudle: "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Matt 27:46 and Luke 15:34)
40:53 Max Digman: "I thirst." (John 19:26)
45:49 Sophia Carter: "It is finished." (John 19:30)
54:22 Guest Soloist Rev. Joshua Campbell: "Were You There?"
58:50 Rev. Samuel J. Doyle: "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit." (Luke 23:46)
1:16:01 Hymn: "I Know It Was The Blood" (#267)
1:18:57 Closing Remarks 
1:19:58 Benediction and Blessing of the Meal
1:22:31 Postlude

Good Friday Worship Service: "The Seven Last Words of Christ" - April 18, 2025

Thirteenth in the Sermon Series "Leaving Everything: Sermons on Discipleship from the Gospel of Luke"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Judge Kornegay
Welcome and Announcements: Deaconess Sirena Leak
Songs by the FBC Combined Choirs
Organists: Dr. David Allen and Dr. Alfonza Williamson
Bass Guitar: Mr. Danny Freeman
Drums: Deacon Kenneth Simington

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00:00 Music for Gathering: "Lamb of God," "Precious Lamb of God," and "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power"
10:53 Welcome to Worship
11:52 Opening Hymn: "O How I Love Jesus" (Hymn #291)
15:02 Call to Worship
15:26 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Chant: "Lead Me to Calvary")
17:13 Musical Interlude
18:18 Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
20:30 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross")
22:17 Prayer (Musical Selection: "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross")
33:02 Welcome and Announcements
40:36 Additional Comments from Rev. Doyle
41:48 Easter Presentation by the Youth and Children's Ministry
50:47 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms")
56:09 Musical Selection: "No Greater Love"
1:04:59 Pastoral Observations
1:10:00 Tithes and Offerings
1:11:17 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
1:12:46 Congregational Hymn: "Because He Lives" (Hymn #281)
1:18:42 Musical Selection: "It Was a Great Thing"
1:23:56 Message: "Does God Really Raise The Dead?", Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:50:52 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Just for Me")
1:54:01 Closing Hymn of Praise: "He Is Lord" (Hymn #285)
1:55:31 Benediction
1:56:15 Threefold Amen
1:00:00 Postlude

Easter Sunday Worship Service: "Does God Really Raise The Dead?" (Luke 24:1-12) - April 20, 2025

Fourteenth in the Sermon Series "Leaving Everything: Sermons on Discipleship from the Gospel of Luke"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon William Fulton
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Songs by the FBC Men's Chorus
Organist: Dr. David Allen

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00:00 Music for Gathering
07:19 Welcome to Worship
07:49 Opening Hymn: "Jesus Is All the World to Me" (Hymn #382)
11:49 Call to Worship
12:20 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "Hear Our Prayer, O Lord")
14:12 Organ Interlude
14:45 Scripture: Luke 24:13-33
19:35 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "I Will Trust in the Lord")
22:22 Prayer (Musical Selection: "I Will Trust in the Lord")
29:09 Welcome and Announcements
34:44 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "We've Come This Far by Faith")
39:39 Musical Selection: "I Came To Tell You"
43:21 Observations by the Assistant Pastor
45:24 Pastoral Observations
47:09 Tithes and Offerings
48:35 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
49:46 Congregational Hymn: "He Lives" (Hymn #275)
53:30 Musical Selection: "For The Rest Of My Life (I'll Serve Him)"
56:08 Message: "Take the Journey," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:25:49 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "He Walks With Me")
1:27:36 Benediction
1:28:00 Closing Hymn of Praise: "He Is Lord" (Hymn #285)
1:29:41 Postlude

Morning Worship Service: "Take the Journey" (Luke 24:13-33) - April 27, 2025

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle, Senior Pastor
Rev. Glenn Pettiford, Assistant Pastor

First Baptist Church Highland Avenue is the oldest African American Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, founded in 1879.  Our mission is to reach, preach, and teach the Gospel to all of God’s people.

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