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Due to the CoVid-19 surge, Central Baptist has shifted worship back to streaming-only.
Order of Worship
2nd Sunday of Advent: PEACE/PREPARATION
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship - Lighting of Advent candles
We long for the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Guide our feet into the path of peace.
Worship Song, “You're Worthy Of My Praise”
Verse 1
I will worship (I will worship)
With all of my heart (with all of my heart)
I will praise You (I will praise You)
With all of my strength (all my strength)
I will seek You (I will seek You)
All of my days (all of my days)
I will follow (I will follow)
All of Your ways (all Your ways)
Chorus
I will give You all my worship
I will give You all my praise
You alone I long to worship
You alone are worthy of my praise
Verse 2
I will bow down (I will bow down)
And hail You as King (and hail You as King)
I will serve You (I will serve You)
Give You everything (everything)
I will lift up (I will lift up)
My eyes to Your throne (my eyes to Your throne)
I will trust You (I will trust You)
Trust You alone (You alone)
David Ruis
© 1991 Shade Tree Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)
Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.)
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Opening Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
OT Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11
Prayer Time
NT Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8
Meditation, “Readiness”
Hymn, “Of The Father's Love Begotten”
Verse 1
Of the Father's love begotten
Ere the worlds began to be
He is Alpha and Omega
He the source the ending He
Of the things that are that have been
And that future years shall see
Ever more and ever more
Verse 2
O ye heights of heav'n adore Him
Angel hosts His praises sing
Pow'rs dominions bow before Him
And extol our God and King
Let no tongue on earth be silent
Ev'ry voice in concert ring
Ever more and ever more
Verse 3
Christ to Thee with God the Father
And O Holy Ghost to Thee
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unwearied praises be
Honor glory and dominion
And eternal victory
Ever more and ever more
Aurelius Clemens Prudentius | Gilbert M. Martin | Henry Williams Baker | John Mason Neale
© Words: Public Domain
Music: 2001 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
Communion
Benediction
December Benevolence - Retired Ministers/Missionaries Offering
The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) originated in the mid-1930s, when American Baptist congregations received a Communion Fellowship Offering on the first Sunday of each month to support retired ministers, missionaries, their widowed spouses and elderly clergy within their churches. In 1977, American Baptist Churches USA launched RMMO to continue this appreciation of God’s service.
This year, to honor this tradition and acknowledge the current circumstances, we chose Hope for Today, Hope for Tomorrow as our theme. This theme encompasses the true strength and dedication of ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses who have devoted 15 years or more to ABCUSA.
Reverse Advent Calendar
Each day in Advent, set aside the non-perishable food item which corresponds to the given day. When you are able, drop the items off on the porch at 205 Lippincott Ave. And if you don’t have access to the item listed for a particular day, don't worry! Just substitute another non-perishable item. All food will be delivered to the Bread of Life food pantry.
Let’s give a bit of joy this Advent Season!
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 ( M-F 1:30-3:30).
Simplest of all, purchase a gift from their Amazon Wishlist. The gifts will be shipped directly to Epworth UMC.
Donations are requested by December 14 for distribution on pantry day December 19.
Contact Mavis (856-829-3594) with questions or help with delivering items.
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.