Welcome!
Central Baptist is worshiping outdoors while the weather remains pleasant. 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
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.
—Psalm 95:6-7, NIV
Hymn, “We Bow Down“
Verse 1
You are Lord of creation
And Lord of my life
Lord of the land and the sea
You were Lord of the heavens
Before there was time
And Lord of all lords You will be
Chorus 1
We bow down
And we worship You Lord
We bow down
And we worship You Lord
We bow down
And we worship You Lord
Lord of all lords You will be
Verse 2
You are King of creation
And King of my life
King of the land and the sea
You were King of the heavens
Before there was time
And King of all kings You will be
Chorus 2
We bow down
And we crown You the King
We bow down
And we crown You the King
We bow down
And we crown You the King
King of all kings You will be
Twila Paris
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Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
Passing the Peace (Social Distance Edition)
OT Reading: Exodus 3:1-9
Prayer Time
NT Reading: Acts 16:7-10
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-16
Meditation, “Divine Compassion”
Hymn, “Make Me A Blessing“
Verse 1
Out in the highways and byways of life
Many are weary and sad
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife
Making the sorrowing glad
Chorus
Make me a blessing make me a blessing
Out of my life may Jesus shine
Make me a blessing O Savior I pray
Make me a blessing to someone today
Verse 2
Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love
Tell of His pow'r to forgive
Others will trust Him if only you prove
True ev’ry moment you live
Verse 3
Give as 'twas given to you in your need
Love as the Master loved you
Be to the helpless a helper indeed
Unto your mission be true
George S. Schuler | Ira Bishop Wilson
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Benediction
October Benevolence - World Mission Offering
The mission focus for October is World Mission Offering supporting International Ministries of the American Baptist Church. “International Ministries, also known as the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, works cross-culturally to invite people to become disciples of Jesus Christ and to proclaim, through both word and deed, God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation.”
One project is Migrant Ministry, A Mile in their Shoes as described below:
“Our partners in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Central America are pressed to find resources to minister to displaced people in need of shelter and care. The funds that our partners are raising within their own countries cannot meet the growing needs of the expanding migrant populations. The goal of this project is to support 10 migrant shelters that will provide food, shelter, practical and personal items for families, education for children, and offer workshops to equip the shelter’s staff members in offering trauma care. This project will give our partner organizations financial help to install shower facilities, and give migrants basic food and water support along the journey in order to respond to unique and personal needs as they arise.”
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 next gathering will be Saturday, October 17, 2020, from 11:00 AM to Noon. More dates can be found on Central Baptist’s web page.