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 to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me;
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
—Matthew 11:28-29, NIV
Hymn, “Come, Christians, Join to Sing“
Verse 1
Come Christians join to sing
Alleluia amen
Loud praise to Christ our King
Alleluia amen
Let all with heart and voice
Before His throne rejoice
Praise is His gracious choice
Alleluia amen
Verse 2
Come lift your hearts on high
Alleluia amen
Let praises fill the sky
Alleluia amen
He is our Guide and Friend
To us He'll condescend
His love shall never end
Alleluia amen
Verse 3
Praise yet our Christ again
Alleluia amen
Life shall not end the strain
Alleluia amen
On heaven's blissful shore
His goodness we'll adore
Singing forevermore
Alleluia amen
Christian Henry Bateman
© Words: Public Domain
Music: Public Domain
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Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace (Social Distance Edition)
OT Reading: 2 Kings 4:38-41
Prayer Time
NT Reading: 1 Cor 12:27-31
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading: Mark 9:17-29
Meditation, “Divine Healing”
Hymn, “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms”
Chorus
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Safe and secure from all alarms
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning (leaning on Jesus)
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Verse 1
What a fellowship what a joy divine
Leaning on the everlasting arms
What a blessedness what a peace is mine
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Verse 2
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way
Leaning on the everlasting arms
O how bright the path grows from day to day
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Verse 3
What have I to dread what have I to fear
Leaning on the everlasting arms
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Anthony Johnson Showalter | Elisha Albright Hoffman
© Words: Public Domain
Music: Public Domain
For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com
CCLI License # 468823
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.”
SEEING GOD’S PROVISION
Azael Lucas is one of our students in sixth grade. He lives in a wood and bamboo house with no running or drinking water, nor does it have electricity. Azael sleeps on a mat on the dirt floor. He is a student who, despite his poverty, is very dedicated and always wants to get good grades. One day, after he’d missed the tutoring program, I asked him why. He replied, “My shoes fell apart.” His school requires a uniform and shoes—without shoes, he is unable to attend the school. My economic situation was not very good, but I said, “This afternoon we will buy you shoes.” We went to town and, as we walked down the street, a person touched me on the shoulder. I turned around and saw a man I knew. He said, “Missionary, I want to give you this $20 to use for something that your students need.” I looked at Azael and said, “God just provided you with shoes.” We told the man that Azael needed new school shoes, and that his donation would be used at just that moment. I think that miraculous gesture strengthened Azael’s faith.
Ingrid Roldán-Román | IM Global Servant for Discipleship, Education, Health & Wellness
Ingrid works with the social extension of the Centro Teológico Bautista del Caribe Panameño (Baptist Theological Center of the Panamanian Caribbean) in the community of Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, Panamá. She directs a program in her home to tutor and feed elementary and high school students, many of whom come from a nearby slum. She works with the students and their relatives in evangelism, social development, and pastoral care.
Thanksgiving Collection
Bread of Life Food Pantry is collecting turkeys and additional food to provide holiday meals for their clients on pantry day, November 21. Please see flyer for more details.
Wellness Hour
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 Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. More dates can be found on Central Baptist’s web page.