CENTENNIAL STORY, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, TYLER, SMITH CO, TEXAS, 1848-1948

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                           Centennial Program
                  First Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas
                            1848-APRIL 8-1948

                                 APRIL 7th.

8:00 P. M. - The Last Prayer Service of the First Century.
             Praise for 100 years of unbroken Christian service and 
                prayer for God's continued mercies upon us.
             Each organization of the Church will be called upon to 
                bear testimony and for a note of praise for God's 
                goodness these 100 years.

                       Centennial Day Worship Service
                                  APRIL 8th.

10:00 A. M. - Praver and Praise . . . . . . . Directed by John D. Matthews
10:15 A. M. - Devotional  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . Rev. F. B. Brooks
10:30 A. M. - Christian Education . . . . . . . . . . . .  Dr. H. D. Bruce
11:00 A. M. - Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Choir
11:05 A. M. - God's Goodness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. W. F. Floyd
11:25 A. M. - Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . Dr. Morris Ford
11:30 A. M. - Anniversay Message. Dr. W. R. White, Pres. Baylor University

                        Centennial Day Luncheon Service
                             APRIL 8th,-12:15 P. M.

Presiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Porter M. Bailes, Pastor
Song - Onward Christian Soldiers. . . . . . . . . .Led by John D. Matthews
Invocation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Carol T. Hatchel

Luncheon

Girls Sextette of Training Union  . . . . . .Directed by Mrs. W. G. Watson
Recognition of Visitors	. . . . . . . . . . . . .Former Pastors and Wives, 
                                               Descendant of early leaders
Marimba Solo  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Beth Vaughn
Greetings  From Baptist Pastors . . . . . . . . John D. Matthews'in charge
   Rev. S. R. Beaty, Calvary Church, Tyler. 
   Rev. Simpson Daniel, 1st, Baptist, Troup. 
   Rev. E. M. Ogden, 1st, Baptist, Lindale.
Vocal Solo  . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Morris Ford, 1st, Church, Longview
Address - Texas Baptist Mission Program .	Dr. J. Howard Williams, Secretary.

                            Formal Opening of The Library
                              APRIL 8th.-3:00~5:00 P. M.
L1BRARlAN:
     Miss Orlena Roberts, Assistants Miss Johnnye Pierce and Miss Jean Kay. 
ON DISPLAY:
     Church's First Pulpit Bible. 
     First Pastor's Desk. 
     Letter of first pastor concerning a revival in the Church.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE:
     Mrs. E. Stuteville, Mrs. John M. Stephens, Mrs. Hartsell Wilson, 
     Mrs. B. 0. Mehearg, Mr. C. W. Beard, and Mr. D. F. Killam.
GUEST BOOK
Afternoon Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs. Frank Riviere, Chairman.
Orchestra Program	 .  Mr. Ralph Parker, Director  Mrs. Cliff Mason, Pianist

                       Centenniel Day Evening of Worship
                                   APRIL 8th.

7:30 P. M. - Song Service . . . . . . . . . .Directed by John D. Matthews
7:13 P. M. - Devotional	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. John H. Gary
7:30 P. M. - Greetings From Tyler Churches
     Dr. Monroe Vivion, Marvin Methodist Church. 
     Dr. Ewart Wyle, First Christian Church. 
     Dr. John W.	Anderson, First Presbvtei ian Chu:ch. 
     Rev. James Clements, Christ Church, (Episcopal).
     Hymn	Led by John D. Matthews.
8:00 P. M. - Greetings From two of the nineteen Ministers and Missionaries 
     licensed and ordained.
     Rev. Arthur Williams, Ft. Worth. 
     Mrs. Ralph Bdwlin, Betty Thedford, Marshall. 
     LIST OF MINISTERS, Licensed and Ordained by the Church.
     RECOGNIZING THE VOLUNTEER BAND.
8:13 P. M.- Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Betty Joyce Carlton
8:23 P. M.- A Hundred Years of Gospel Preaching . . Dr. J. Howard Williams,
                               Secretary State Baptist Convention of Texas.

                          An Evening of Sacred Music
                              FRIDAY, APRIL 9th.

7:30 P. M.- John D. Matthews. Presiding
     East Texas Baptist College Choral Club. Dexter T. Riddle, Director.

                         Youth in The Second Century
                            SATURDAY, APRIL 10th.

7:30 P. M.
Saturday Night Youth Meeting . . . . . . . .Auditorium Educational Building
     Directed by Mrs. Jessie E. Jeffers.
     Songs, Sermon, Testimonies by young people.

             First Lord's Day Worship Service in The Second Century
                             SUNDAY, APRIL 11th.

11:00 A. M - "Crowning a Century for Christ" - Dr. Porter M. Bailes, Pastor

                             THE SECOND CENTURY

Beginning with an eight day revival.

                                APRIL 11-18

Preaching twice daily by Dr. M. E. Dodd, Shreveport, La. 
Music directed by Mr. Vidal L. Joncs, Palestine, Texas.