Welcome!
Central Baptist is worshiping outdoors this Summer! Bring a beach chair or blanket and hang out on our back lawn as we share the story of Jesus.
Social distancing and masks are required. If the weather doesn’t cooperate we will move indoors, social distance, and music will be instrumental only.
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship
The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it;
for he has founded it on the seas,
and established it on the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
who do not lift up their souls to what is false,
and do not swear deceitfully.
—Psalm 24:1-4, NRSV
Hymn, “Praise Him! Praise Him!“
Verse 1
Praise Him praise Him Jesus our blessed Redeemer
Sing O earth His wonderful love proclaim
Hail Him hail Him highest archangels in glory
Strength and honor give to His holy name
Like a shepherd Jesus will guard His children
In His arms He carries them all day long
Chorus
Praise Him praise Him
Tell of His excellent greatness
Praise Him praise Him
Ever in joyful song
Verse 2
Praise Him praise Him Jesus our blessed Redeemer
For our sins He suffered and bled and died
He our Rock our hope of eternal salvation
Hail Him hail Him Jesus the Crucified
Sound His praises Jesus who bore our sorrows
Love unbounded wonderful deep and strong
Verse 3
Praise Him praise Him Jesus our blessed Redeemer
Heav'nly portals loud with hosannas ring
Jesus Savior reigneth forever and ever
Crown Him crown Him Prophet and Priest and King
Christ is coming over the world victorious
Pow'r and glory unto the Lord belong.
Chester G. Allen | Fanny Jane Crosby
© Words: Public Domain
Music: Public Domain
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Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
Passing the Peace (Social Distance Edition)
OT Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4-7
Prayer Time
NT Reading: 1 Cor 8:1-3
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
Meditation, “The Greatest Commandment, Part 1”
Hymn, “They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love“
Verse 1
We are one in the Spirit
We are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit
We are one in the Lord
And we pray that all unity
May one day be restored
Chorus
And they’ll know we are Christians
By our love by our love
Yes they’ll know we are Christians
By our love
Verse 2
We will walk with each other
We will walk hand in hand
We will walk with each other
We will walk hand in hand
And together we’ll spread the news
That God is in our land
Verse 3
We will work with each other
We will work side by side
We will work with each other
We will work side by side
And we’ll guard each man’s dignity
And save each man’s pride
Verse 4
All praise to the Father
From whom all things come
And all praise to Christ Jesus
His only Son
And all praise to the Spirit
Who makes us one
Peter Scholtes
© Words: 1966 F.E.L. Publications. Assigned 1991 The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
Music: 1966 F.E.L. Publications. Assigned 1991 The Lorenz Corporation (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 468823
Benediction
September Benevolence - Eastern University
Our mission focus for September is Eastern University. Many in our church community have a direct connection to the university and we have been blessed in the past with participation of students and faculty in our worship services. Your donation helps to keep tuition costs low and provide services for the students.
Racial hostilities are making the news headlines with increasing frequency. Eastern University has long recognized the importance of interaction across racial boundaries in bringing us all together as one body united in Christ.
'Eastern University's Office of Multicultural Student Initiatives seeks to affirm Eastern University's mission to "seek opportunities to go beyond racial, cultural, and religious boundaries to share in the beauty that is found in diverse people from around the world" and "to accept the challenge to live in harmony and unity in a campus environment that reflects the multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multicultural nature of the world."'
Pastor’s Study Group—Meditative Fiction
Pastor Wes will be leading a five week study group on Jesus’ Beatitudes, beginning in September. For more information, follow this link.
Wellness Hour
The last few months have hit the spiritual lives of many people rather hard. The loss of rhythm, physical presence of the community, and general familiarity have taken their toll. This is why Larry Merrill came up with the idea for “Wellness Hour.” We need to be with other people.
Drop in for a time of connection, prayer, and an occasional devotion. Mitigation guidance will be in effect and masks are required. Stay for the hour, or just pop in for a moment to be reminded of our incarnational connection with each other.
The first gathering will be Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. More dates can be found on Central Baptist’s web page.
The Story
Beginning September 27, join Amanda for a Sunday School class which will lead participants on a 31 week journey to read the entire Bible. This class will use The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People.