Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton
As we aspire to keep Jesus at the center of our lives, we are Rooted in Faith, and Growing in Love. We endeavor to be a welcoming and affirming community of grace for all people, loving our neighbors because God first loved us.
Our Easter mini-series is Lesser Known Disciples of the Early Church
May 4 ∙ Ananias, A Brave Disciple
May 11 ∙ Tabitha, A Generous Disciple
May 18 ∙ Cornelius, Not Yet a Disciple
May 18, 2025 · 10:45 am · Fifth Sunday of Easter
Today we offer a special welcome to our guests, Rev. Dr. Romando James, Pastor Anthony Reed, and Patience Dipita, who join us in worship today to express appreciation to the congregation for our support of the Martin Luther King Jr. documentary in March.
The Call to Worship and Hymn of Praise will be “Sing a New Church.” Aniya Webb and Rev. Chris Cottingham will read Acts 10:1-16, 34-35. Rev. Dr. Romando James will give the Words of Greeting. Pastor Anthony Reed will sing “Hero,” and Patience Dipita will sing “His Mercy, Grace, and Glory is For Everyone.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will lead the Passing of the Peace. The Offertory Hymn will be “Sweet, Sweet Spirit.” Ted Thomas will give the Offertory Prayer. Richard Reynolds Huss will play “Crown Him With Many Crowns” for the Offertory. The Sanctuary Choir, along with Alexandria Coulter, soloist, will sing “Take, O Take Me As I Am.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will preach the sermon “Cornelius, Not Yet a Disciple.” The Hymn of Response will be “For Everyone Born.”
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Acts 10:1-16, 34-35