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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 118:1-2,14-24
Hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
Verse 1
Christ the Lord is risen today alleluia
Sons of men and angels say alleluia
Raise your joys and triumphs high alleluia
Sing ye heavens and earth reply alleluia
Verse 2
Lives again our glorious King alleluia
Where O death is now thy sting alleluia
Once he died our souls to save alleluia
Where's thy victory boasting grave alleluia
Verse 3
Love's redeeming work is done alleluia
Fought the fight the battle won alleluia
Death in vain forbids Him rise alleluia
Christ hath opened paradise alleluia
Verse 4
Soar we now where Christ has led alleluia
Following our exalted Head alleluia
Made like Him like Him we rise alleluia
Ours the cross the grave the skies alleluia
Charles Wesley | Samuel Arnold
© Words: Public Domain
Music: Public Domain
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Opening Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
OT Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9
Special Music, “Sheep May Safely Graze,” by J.S. Bach (played by Renee Cappetta)
Prayer Time
NT Reading: 1 Corinthians 25:1-11
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading: Mark 16:1-8
Virtual Choir, “Redeemer,” by Nicole C. Mullen
Meditation, “The Dawn”
Hymn, "Because He Lives"
Verse 1
God sent His Son they called Him Jesus
He came to love heal and forgive
He bled and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove
My Savior lives
Chorus
Because He lives I can face tomorrow
Because He lives all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives
Verse 2
How sweet to hold our newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
Because Christ lives
Verse 3
And then one day I'll cross that river
I'll fight life's final war with pain
And then as death gives way to vict'ry
I'll see the lights of glory
And I'll know He reigns
Gloria Gaither | William J. Gaither
© 1971 Hanna Street Music (Admin. by Gaither Copyright Management)
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Benediction
April Benevolence - Mission to Chinese Seamen
“The Mission to Chinese Seamen (MCS) is a Christian Evangelical Mission reaching out to Far East Seamen in the port of Philadelphia. MCS reaches out to seafarers from many nations right here at the port of Philadelphia. Merchant Seamen typically spend ten months or more each year on board ship and only two months in their home country with family and friends. The life of a seafarer is often lonely, monotonous and many times dangerous. Seamen are truly a forgotten people group because they are an international population constantly on the move.”
“The ministry of MCS focuses on Far East seafarers, particularly those of Chinese ethnicity because of the restrictions against preaching the gospel in their home country. Seafarers of Chinese heritage also make up a large percentage of the world’s merchant seamen. It is estimated that 80% of the world’s merchant seamen are Asians.”
“The Mission to Chinese Seamen seeks to make the most of the opportunity God has provided by bringing these Chinese crewmembers literally to our doorstep at the ports of Philadelphia and Camden. Our overall goals in ministry are:
Making Christ Known to Far East Seafarers
Helping Christian Seafarers Grow Spiritually
We fulfill this mission by sharing the Word of God and the love of Christ.”
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
Saturday, May 15, 11-Noon
Saturday, June 12, 11-Noon