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Central Baptist is open for in-person worship but will continue to live-stream the service for those unable to attend. Face mask and social distancing required.
Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship: Psalm 119:9-16
Worship Song "Thy Word"
Chorus
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
And a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
And a light unto my path
Verse 1
When I feel afraid
And I think I've lost my way
Still You're there right beside me
Nothing will I fear
As long as You are near
Please be near me to the end
Verse 2
I will not forget
Your love for me and yet
My heart forever is wandering
Jesus be my guide
And hold me to Your side
I will love You to the end
Amy Grant | Michael W. Smith
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Opening Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
OT Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Prayer Time
NT Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading: John 12:20-33
Meditation, “Falling Into Glory”
Hymn, "Be Still, My Soul"
Verse 1
Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain
Leave to thy God to order and provide
In ev’ry change He faithful will remain
Be still my soul thy best thy heav’nly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end
Verse 2
Be still my soul thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as He has the past
Thy hope thy confidence let nothing shake
All now mysterious shall be bright at last
Be still my soul the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below
Verse 3
Be still my soul the hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord
When disappointment grief and fear are gone
Sorrow forgot love's purest joys restored
Be still my soul when change and tears are past
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last
Jane Laurie Borthwick | Jean Sibelius | Kathrina Amalia von Schlegel
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Music: Public Domain
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Benediction
March Benevolence - America for Christ
For the Purpose of Equipping Saints
In Puerto Rico, ABHMS ministry yields a garden and professional growth
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/21)—Ministry comes in many shapes and forms. It can even take the shape of a garden that is feeding the people of Puerto Rico with fresh, nutritious and delicious produce.
Facilitated by ABHMS’ Minister Abigail Medina Betancourt, a garden on the grounds of the Ruth Maldonado Retreat Center is providing three kinds of lettuce, coriander, cilantro, cabbage, eggplant, peppers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, corn and carrots to island residents, still struggling in the wake of Hurricane Maria more than three years ago.
In addition, the garden at the retreat center—where volunteers reside during restoration projects—features eight benches, a plant nursery and 20 fruit trees, including tangerine and papaya. Desde mi Huerto Inc. provided training in building and maintaining the garden, preparing seedbeds and compost, controlling pests and creating fertilizer. Seven volunteers from six churches planted the garden and are harvesting its yield.
“In a country where the majority of our goods are imported, this project is vital because it will help us to promote self-sustainability, and we will be less dependent in case of any disaster in the future,” says Medina Betancourt.
As the garden has yielded its bounty, so has Medina Betancourt grown in her ministry with ABHMS. In January she was called to serve as the full-time Intercultural Ministries strategist. In this position, she encourages sensitivity to cultural awareness, supports ministries in multicultural and intercultural contexts and works to strengthen American Baptist leaders’ capacity to implement effective ministries. Medina Betancourt holds a Masters of Divinity from the Seminario Evangelico de Puerto Rico.
Through the Storm: A Lenten Journey
The Tri-Boro Lenten series will be an online devotional this year. Links to past services are below.
February 24 - Central Baptist Church
March 3 - Covenant Presbyterian
March 10 - Palmyra Moravian (no video link available)
March 17 - Bethany Lutheran
Upcoming
March 24, 7pm - Epworth and Asbury UMC
March 31, 7pm - Mt. Zion AME
Bread of Life
Hams for Easter are being collected now. They can be put in the CBC freezer or delivered directly to the food pantry Wednesdays 1-3 or Thursdays 7-9pm.
Wellness Hour
Drop in for a time of connection, prayer, and an occasional devotion. Dates and time can be found on the website calendar.
Saturday, April 17, 11-Noon