Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Valerie C. Morrow
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford
Scripture Reading: Deaconess Beverly Ceasar
Morning Prayer and Offertory Prayer: Ms. Wyrine Dorris
Welcome and Announcements: Deaconess Sirena H. Leak
Announcement for Hanging of the Greens: Ms. Yvonne Myrick
Songs by the FBC Men's Chorus
Organist: Dr. David Allen

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Music for Gathering
09:31 Call to Worship
10:21 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "Hear Our Prayer O Lord")
12:31 Organ Interlude
13:22 Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11
15:52 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "It Is Well")
17:55 Lest We Forget: In Loving Memory
20:34 Prayer (Musical Selection: "It Is Well")
24:16 Welcome and Announcements
29:55 Announcement for Hanging of the Greens
32:55 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "At the Cross")
36:50 Musical Selection: "It Is Well"
40:17 Pastoral Observations
42:43 Tithes and Offerings
43:29 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
44:59 Introduction of Guest Speaker
45:43 Congregational Hymn: "Blessed Assurance" (Hymn #508)
48:56 Musical Selection: "Falling in Love with Jesus"
55:08 Message: "Bring Your Best You Back," Rev. Dr. Valerie C. Morrow
1:21:59 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Come to Jesus")
1:24:16 Closing Remarks
1:24:29 Benediction
1:25:06 Closing Hymn of Praise: "Love Lifted Me" (Hymn #504)

First Baptist Checuh, Highland Avenue

145th Anniversary Worship Service: "Bring Your Best You Back" (1 Samuel 3:1-11) - October 27, 2024

GROOVE LAB HALLOWEEN!! 👻⚡️
winston-salem u guys were so amazing truly one of the best times of my life!!🥹💖 
I had so much fun dancing with all of u!! YALL SHOWED TF OUT!!! HUGEEE shoutout to Groove Lab, Euphoria, & @tayislively for having me!! 😇🩵
TRACK IDS:
-I’ll Be Right Back - RemK
-The Exorcist - Chuck Shadow
-feel U luv me - Knock2
-GIRL$ (21SWINGS REMIX) - Dom Dolla
-Work x Slayer VIP (RAFAEL Edit) - A$AP Ferg x Michael Sparks
-Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (Levex Remix) - Skrillex
-SMACK TALK (SATOS & FACADE REMIX) - ISOKNOCK & RL GRIME
-BUN DEM DOWN [RYAN GALLUS UKG EDIT] - HAMDI X LOGAN
-ID [Duckworthsound Mashup]- Overmono
-Night (Kippo Edit) - Benga & Coki
-Up Is Down (Eyezic Remix) - Zingara
-ID - Vanda
-LONESUM - Nikko, Shadient
-Turn Up The Speakers (Mistrrr Fever Dream Edit) - Afrojack & Martin Garrix 
-Hyperdust (Reimagined) - Nitepunk
-Nasty (YONKERS Remix) - Tinashe
-Big Bang (Kh0ma Flip) - DJ Snake & Crankdat
-Breathe - Ekko, Blossom
-ID - DARE 80
-Push (Gorilla Punk & 4U Remix) - Skrillex,Hamdi & Taichu
-R.A.V.E. (Rebel Scum Bootleg) - G Jones & EPROM, Rebel Scum
-CRUSH (Mandidextrous Remix) - Yellow Claw, Rhyme, Natte Visstick, Mandidextrous
-Tokyo Drift (Rebel Scum Bootleg) - Teriyaki Boyz
-Satisfaction (Yetti remix) - Benny Benassi
-Weeble Wobble VIP (Circadian's VIP of the VIP) - Eliminate
-GO BACK (We Cant) - Pirapus
-Machete (A.M.C Remix) - Sota & A.M.C
-XENA (Tanukichi remix) - Skrillex & Tanukichi
-No Tomorrow - Camo & Krooked, Mefjus, Sophie Lindinger
-CHILDREN (REPAIR BOOTLEG) - Robert Miles
-YOU & ME (USED BOOTLEG) - Flume
-INNER-PIRA-BAD-DANCE-JUNGLE (Angie Ray Bootleg Mashup) - Rüfüs Du Sol, Pirapus, Mefjus, Black Empire Sun, Bou, Sub Focus, & Camo & Krooked
*STREAM/DL MY BOOTLEG NOW!* https://soundcloud.com/angieray/inner-pira-bad-dance-jungle-angie-ray-bootleg-mashup

Angie Ray @ Groove Lab in Winston-Salem (HALLOWEEN SET AT EUPHORIA NIGHTCLUB)

Morning Worship Service: "Micah Points to A Light Burden" (Micah 6:1-8) - November 3, 2024


Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Pamela Switzer
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Hanging of the Greens Announcement: Mrs. Janet Wall
Songs by the FBC Chancel Choir
Organist: Dr. Alfonza Williamson

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Music for Gathering (Selection: "Come Let Us Worship the Lord")
04:20 Call to Worship
05:07 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Chant: "Lead Me, Lord")
07:53 Scripture Reading: Micah 6:1-8
10:20 Moments of Inner Reflection and Altar Call (Musical Selection: "Because He Lives")
14:10 Prayer (Musical Selection: "Because He Lives")
19:37 Welcome and Announcements
25:28 Hanging of the Greens Announcement
30:17 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms")
33:51 Musical Selection: "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Lord We Praise Your Holy Name"
35:52 Pastoral Observations
39:02 Tithes and Offerings
40:00 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
41:13 Congregational Hymn: "Praise Him! Praise Him!" #178
44:43 Musical Selection: "Guide My Feet"
48:56 Message: "Micah Points to A Light Burden," Rev. Glenn Pettiford
1:08:43 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Order My Steps")
1:11:46 Reading of the Church Covenant
1:15:07 Holy Communion (Musical Selection: "Oh, The Blood of Jesus")
1:20:25 Closing Hymn of Praise: "I Know It Was the Blood"
1:21:51 Postlude

First Baptist Chruch, Highland Avenue

Morning Worship Service: "Micah Points to A Light Burden" (Micah 6:1-8) - November 3, 2024

Guest Speaker: Dr. Corey D. B. Walker
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon William Fulton
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Operation Inasmuch 2024 Announcement: Ms. Andrea Bush
Introduction of Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Leonard
Songs by the FBC Chancel Choir
Organist: Dr. David Allen

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Music for Gathering
06:48 Call to Worship
08:03 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Chant: "Hear Our Prayer Oh Lord")
10:08 Organ Interlude
11:04 Scripture Reading: Mark 12:38-44
13:19 Moments of Inner Reflection and Altar Call (Musical Selection: "I Am Redeemed")
15:33 Prayer (Musical Selection: "I Am Redeemed")
22:12 Welcome and Announcements
29:24 Operation Inasmuch 2024 Announcement
34:49 Acknowledgement of Visitors
36:18 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior")
39:43 Introduction of Guest Speaker
43:29 Musical Selection: "Draw Me Nearer"
48:07 Tithes and Offerings
49:13 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
50:35 Congregational Hymn: "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty" (Hymn #329)
55:29 Musical Selection: "I Must Tell Jesus"
1:00:38 Message: "A Politics of Love," Dr. Corey D. B. Walker
1:36:55 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Just As I Am")
1:38:06 Benediction
1:38:59 Closing Hymn of Praise: "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" (Hymn #138)

First Baptist Church, Highland Avenue

Morning Worship Service: "A Politics of Love" (Mark 12:38-44) - November 10, 2024

Dr. Bill Leonard
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Charlie Wall
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Songs by the David R. Hedgley Choir
Musicians: Dr. David Allen (organ) and Mr. Danny Rogers (drums)

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Call to Worship
01:40 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Chant: "Hear Our Prayer O Lord")
03:43 Organ Interlude
04:30 Scripture: Acts 7:51-60
06:45 Moments of Inner Reflection and Altar Call (Musical Selection: "Just As I Am")
10:11 Prayer (Musical Selection: "Just As I Am")
15:11 Welcome and Announcements
24:06 Announcement Regarding Pastor-Elect
25:23 Pastoral Observations
26:01 Fellowship Moment
30:07 Announcement for "Hanging of the Greens"
30:36 Musical Selection: "Give Thanks"
36:17 Tithes and Offerings
37:49 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
40:13 Congregational Selection: "Rock Of Ages" (Hymn #559)
42:20 Musical Selection: "Every Day Is A Day of Thanksgiving"
46:15 Message: "Bystanders?", Dr. Bill Leonard
1:11:44 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Rock of Ages")
1:13:48 Acknowledgment of Veterans
1:15:01 Closing Remarks
1:15:56 Benediction
1:16:20 Closing Hymn of Praise: "This Little Light Of Mine" (Hymn #549)
1:17:57 Postlude

Morning Worship Service: "Bystanders?" (Acts 7:51-60) - November 17, 2024

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Songs by the FBC Men's Chorus
Organist: Dr. David Allen

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Welcome to Worship
00:43 Call to Worship
01:30 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "Hear Our Prayer O Lord")
03:35 Organ Interlude: "Holy, Holy, Holy"
04:59 Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
07:40 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "Sweet Hour of Prayer")
09:43 Prayer (Musical Selection: "Sweet Hour of Prayer")
14:29 Welcome and Announcements
22:31 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms")
27:10 Pastoral Observations
28:16 Musical Selection: "It Is Well"
32:27 Tithes and Offerings
33:26 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
35:14 Congregational Selection: "Standing on the Promises"
39:32 Message: "I've Got to Say Thank You," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:09:11 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Just As I Am")
1:11:43 Transition to "The Hanging of the Greens" (Musical Selection:  "We've Come This Far by Faith")

Frst Baptist Church, Highland Avenue

Morning Worship Service: "I've Got to Say Thank You" (Luke 17:11-19) - November 24, 2024

Worship Leader: Rev. Samuel Doyle

Readers (in order of appearance): 
Miss Annika Leak		   Deaconess Sirena Leak
Miss Zuri Lynch		   Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Ms. Mary Ellen Phillips	   Mr. Lamar Perry
Ms. Ellie Watlington	   Ms. Cheryl Belo


Soloists (in order of appearance): 
Ms. Madison Murrell
Ms. Janet Wall
Mr. George Phillips

Decorators: 
Ms. Shirley Aldridge		        Ms. Aalayah Kimbrough	
Mr. Jasper Brown		                Dr. Roland Leak
Ms. Chareba Buckhannon	        Ms. Delana Payne
Ms. Johnnelle Buie		                Mr. Branden Peay
Mr. Christian Burris		        Ms. Jamie Peay
Ms. Beverly Caesar		        Ms. Eleanor Phillips
Ms. Sonja Corrigan		        Ms. Alberta Rich
Dr. Pamela Dockery-Howard	Ms. Vanessa Smith	
Ms. Barbara Doster		        Ms. Valinda Turner
Ms. Arlayne Griffin		                Ms. Reba Warren
Mr. Billy Griffin		                Ms. Richie Williams
Mr. Leonard Hairston	                Mr. Jonathan Wilson	
Ms. Cynthia Jerald		                Ms. Trina Wilson
Mr. Linwood Jerald		

Gift Collectors: 
Master Lawrence J. Adams Jr.
Master Major Carter
Miss Annika Leak
Miss Kara Leak
Miss Katana Peay

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Musical Selection: "We've Come This Far by Faith"
01:47 Welcome
02:22 Responsive Reading
02:59 The Meaning of "The Hanging of the Greens"
04:20 Musical Selection: "O Holy Night"
07:04 Reading: "Christmas In America"
08:30 Congregational Song: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
10:48 Reading: "The Sanctuary Evergreens"
12:32 Congregational Song: "Go, Tell It on the Mountain"
13:50 Reading: "The Christmas Tree"
15:45 Congregational Song: "O Christmas Tree"
16:50 Reading: "The Star of Bethlehem"
20:39 Congregational Song: "Angels We Have Heard on High"
21:57 Reading: "The Christmas Poinsettia"
22:43 Musical Selection: "Silent Night"
25:02 Reading: "The Advent Wreath"
26:12 Congregational Song: "Jesus the Light of the World"
27:13 Reading: "The Nativity"
28:14 Congregational Song: "Joy to the World"
29:37 Reading: "The Gifts of Christmas"
30:39 Musical Selection: "We Three Kings"
34:36 Reading: "The Christ of Christmas"
38:16 Congregational Song: "Jesus! Oh What A Wonderful Child"
36:50 Closing Remarks
37:12 The Blessing
38:21 The Benediction
38:49 Postlude: "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah"

The Hanging of The Greens Service - November 24, 2024

First Sunday of Advent
First of a Four-Part Sermon Series for Advent: "We Have Seen His Glory"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer, and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Jesse Hymes
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Advent Reading: Miss Evie Hanes
Songs by the FBC Chancel Choir
Organist: Dr. Alfonza Williamson

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Music for Gathering
07:21 Welcome to Worship
08:21 Call to Worship
08:48 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "We Are Standing On Holy Ground")
10:53 Scripture: John 1:1-5
12:07 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "Yes, God Is Real")
16:09 Prayer (Musical Selection: "Yes, God Is Real")
22:46 Today's Advent Reading
25:03 Welcome and Announcements
32:32 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "People to People")
36:37 Musical Selection: "It's My Desire"
39:27 Pastoral Observations
42:21 Tithes and Offerings
43:46 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
45:46 Congregational Hymn: "We Gather Together" (Hymn #342)
49:30 Musical Selection: "Thanks"
53:14 Message: "God, the Eternal Word," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:26:57 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Sanctuary")
1:30:59 Reading of the Church Covenant
1:34:18 Holy Communion (Musical Selection: "Oh, The Blood of Jesus")
1:40:41 Closing Hymn of Praise: "I Know It Was the Blood"
1:42:17 Threefold Amen
1:43:39 Postlude

Morning Worship Service: "God, the Eternal Word" (John 1:1-5) - December 1, 2024

Second Sunday of Advent
Second of a Four-Part Sermon Series for Advent: "We Have Seen His Glory"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading: Miss Zuri Lynch
Morning Prayer and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Dexter Felder 
Welcome and Announcements: Miss Kara Leak
Advent Reading: Miss Aalayah Kimbrough
Songs by the FBC Youth Ministry and the FBC Chancel Choir
Organist: Dr. David Allen

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Music for Gathering (Selections: "Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child" and "Angels We Have Heard On High")
09:59 Welcome to Worship
10:13 Opening Hymn: "O Come All Ye Faithful" (Hymn #199)
13:22 Call to Worship
13:50 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "Hear Our Prayer Oh Lord")
16:15 Scripture: John 1:6-8
17:00 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "Just As I Am")
19:42 Prayer (Musical Selection: "Just As I Am")
24:56 Today's Advent Reading
29:00 Musical Selection: "Jingle Bells"
31:26 Welcome and Announcements
33:16 Acknowledgment of Visitors
34:47 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms")
38:26 Pastoral Observations
40:59 Tithes and Offerings
42:42 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
43:46 Congregational Hymn: "Silent Night, Holy Night" (Hymn #211)
47:18 Musical Selection: "Joy to the World"
49:17 Message: "God, the Radiant Word," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:22:18 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Jesus the Light of the World")
1:25:12 Benediction
1:26:10 Closing Hymn of Praise: "Go Tell It on the Mountain"
1:27:59 Postlude

Morning Worship Service: "God, the Radiant Word" (John 1:6-8) - December 8, 2024

Third Sunday of Advent
Third of a Four-Part Sermon Series for Advent: "We Have Seen His Glory"

Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
Worship Leader: Rev. Glenn Pettiford 
Scripture Reading, Morning Prayer and Offertory Prayer: Deacon Charlie Wall
Welcome and Announcements: Mrs. Kathleen Ellis
Advent Reading: Master Owen Cooke
Songs by the David R. Hedgley Choir
Musicians: Dr. David Allen (organ) and Mr. Danny Rogers (drums)

*we assert no rights over the music played during today's service

00:00 Music for Gathering
08:16 Welcome to Worship
09:10 Opening Hymn: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You" (Hymn #120)
12:31 Call to Worship
13:06 Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Musical Selection: "Hear Our Prayer Oh Lord")
14:49 Organ Interlude
15:42 Scripture: John 1:9-13
16:51 Moments of Inner Reflection (Musical Selection: "I Am Thine")
20:13 Prayer (Musical Selection: "I Am Thine")
25:23 Today's Advent Reading
27:39 Musical Selection: "Emmanuel"
32:04 Welcome and Announcements
40:03 Additional Acknowledgments
40:22 Fellowship Moment (Musical Selection: "Joy to the World")
45:23 Pastoral Observations
48:11 Tithes and Offerings (Musical Selection: "You Can't Beat God Giving")
50:10 Offertory Prayer and Doxology
52:34 Congregational Hymn: "Lift Him Up" (Hymn #547)
56:43 Musical Selection: "Now Behold the Lamb"
1:02:51 Message: "God, the Immanent Word," Rev. Samuel J. Doyle
1:33:52 Invitation to Discipleship (Musical Selection: "Come to Jesus")
1:37:07 Benediction and Blessing of the Food
1:38:17 Closing Hymn of Praise: "Jesus, Oh, What A Wonderful Child"

Morning Worship Service: "God, the Immanent Word" (John 1:9-13) - December 15, 2024

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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.

Audio podcasts of our services are posted on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. E.T. and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. E.T.

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