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Central Baptist is worshiping indoors. Social distancing and masks are required.
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship
In Christ, the God of heaven has made his home on earth.
Christ dwells among us and is one with us.
Highest of all creation, he lives among the least.
He journeys with the rejected and welcomes the weary.
Come now, all who thirst,
and drink the water of life.
Come now, all who hunger,
and be filled with good things.
Come now, all who seek,
and be warmed by the fire of love.
Hymn, “All Creatures of Our God And King”
Verse 1
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia alleluia
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
Chorus
O praise Him O praise Him
Alleluia alleluia alleluia
Verse 2
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him alleluia
Thou rising morn in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
Verse 3
Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy Lord to hear
Alleluia alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright
Thou givest man both warmth and light
Verse 4
And all ye men of tender heart
Forgiving others take your part
O sing ye alleluia
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear
Praise God and on Him cast your care
Verse 5
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him alleluia
Praise praise the Father praise the Son
And praise the Spirit Three in One
St. Francis of Assisi | William Henry Draper
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Music: Public Domain
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Opening Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace (Social Distance Edition)
NT Reading: Revelation 21:1-6
Prayer Time
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-14
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Meditation, “The New Beginning”
Hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Verse 1
Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow
Of turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been
Thou forever wilt be
Chorus
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning
New mercies I see
All I have needed
Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
Verse 2
Summer and winter
And springtime and harvest
Sun moon and stars
In their courses above
Join with all nature
In manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness
Mercy and love
Verse 3
Pardon for sin
And a peace that endureth
Thy own dear presence
To cheer and to guide
Strength for today
And bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine
With ten thousand beside
Thomas Obediah Chisholm
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Benediction
November Benevolence - Operation Christmas Child/Food Pantry
The mission focus for November is Operation Christmas Child/Bread of Life Food Pantry.
Operation Christmas Child
As this year’s collection week winds down, I want to thank everyone who contributed to our church’s involvement in this mission. Whether you brought shoeboxes, items to be included in the church’s shoeboxes, helped to pay for shipping, packed shoeboxes online, or, just as important, prayed for the shoeboxes and volunteers during these crazy times, thank you.
The shoeboxes will next proceed to the Processing Centers and then be packed into shipping cartons, ready for their trip around the world. Please pray for those involved in the logistics of delivering the shoeboxes and for those distributing them.
Pray for the children who will receive these gifts, that their hearts are open to the story of love. What happens next will depend on the Lord, but we know it will be something AMAZING! May you have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Sandi
Angel Tree 2020
This year the Angel Tree will be handled differently than in years past due to COVID-19. Rather than having angels with specific gifts, the pantry is asking for monetary donations that will be used to purchase gifts. Checks can be made out to “Epworth UMC” with “Angel Tree” on the memo line.
The pantry is collecting small gifts that could be used as stocking stuffers. There is a collection basket inside the church and on the porch of 205 Lippincott Ave. These can also be dropped off at Epworth United Methodist Church during business hours.
Simplest of all, purchase a gift from their Amazon Wishlist. The gifts will be shipped directly to Epworth UMC,
Secret Place - Winter edition
Secret Place daily devotionals for December-February are now available inside the church. If you would like to have the devotional delivered, please contact the church office and specify “large print” or “standard”.
office@centralbaptistpalmyra.org
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 final gathering for 2020 will be Saturday, December 19, from 11:00 AM to Noon.