Sunday School Focus
Pastor Mark, The Bridge

Prelude: #344 "Ancient Words"
Instrumentalists

Opening of the Word
Abby Wilson

Verse of the Week: "From the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, these tings should not be." - James 3:10

Welcome
Pastor Connie

Welcome Song: #393 "The Family of God"

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

Hymn Medley: #571 "This is the Day" & #338 "Wonderful Words of Life" v. 1 and 2 only

Offertory Prayer
Tom Tickle

Offertory: "We Will Glorify"
Susan Matney and Instrumentalists

Melrose Ministry Focus: Sunday School Leaders Recognition

Offertory: "I Have Felt the Hand of God"
Amy Mofield (soloists), Pastor Connie (flute), and Susan Matney (piano)

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark

Scripture Reading: James 3:1-10
Evelyn Harris

Sermon: "If You Can't Say Anything Nice..."
Pastor Mark

An Invitation: #534 "Take My Life and Let It Be" v. 1, 3, and 4

Announcements (see below)

Sending Song: #344 "Ancient Words" chorus only

Benediction

Postlude
Susan Matney 

Sunday School Appreciation Dinner
The Sunday School leaders invite all teachers, co-teachers, substitute teachers, outreach leaders, and their guests to a night of appreciation TONIGHT 5 PM in the Fellowship Hall. No RSVP is necessary!

Sign Up to Donate NOW!
Please help us save lives by signing up to donate during our upcoming blood drive on Sat., Sept. 28 from 10 AM- 2 PM. If you need helping making your appointment to donate, please call Blair at 540-366-6631 ext. 5 and she will help you make your appointment!

Fall Bible Study AND Our New App
Pastor Mark invites all to join him for an 8-week Bible study starting on Wed., Sept. 25 at 6:15 PM in the Sanctuary. This season’s study is called, “What Comes Next: The Kingdom, Eternal Life, and the Return of Christ.” During this study Pastor Mark will be bringing light to the Kingdom of God, death and eternal life, the return of Christ, and judgment and renewal.

If you cannot join us in-person, then plan to join us virtually by watching the live stream on the NEW Melrose Baptist Church app! Download it now from The App Store and the Google Play Store by searching for "Melrose Baptist Church." Within the app you will find a curated Bible reading plan by Pastor Mark to go along with the study, live streamed study sessions as well as previously streamed sessions, our podcast series, church events and announcements, and so much more! We are so excited at the channels our own app will open up for us to stayed connected and we hope you will be excited as well!

CORRECTED Information for Youth Group Reunion
The information for the Youth Group Reunion that was published in this week's Take 5 update was incorrect. Here is the corrected information for that event. Anyone who has been a part of the Melrose Baptist Youth Group is welcome to attend a reunion on Saturday, October 5 from 11 AM- 5 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served at 1 PM with a group picture being taken at 3 PM. If you have any questions please contact Pam Wheeling.