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Central Baptist is open for in-person worship but will continue to live-stream the service through the embedded video.
Fully vaccinated people may attend without masks. Unvaccinated worshippers, including all children between 2 and 12, must be masked. We encourage all who are fully vaccinated to to still mask for the good of our neighbors.Order of Worship
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship
Sing a new song to the Lord, who has worked wonders,
whose right hand and holy arm have brought salvation.
The Lord has made known salvation;
has shown justice to the nations;
has remembered truth and love for the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth, sing out your joy.
Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp, with the sound of music.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn acclaim the King, the Lord.
—based on Psalm 98:1-6
Worship Song, #13 "Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord"
VERSE 1
Sing Hallelujah, praise the Lord! Sing with a cheerful voice
Exalt our God with one accord, and in His name rejoice
Ne’er cease to sing, O ransomed host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Until in realms of endless light your praises shall unite.
VERSE 2
There we for all eternity shall join th’angelic praise;
And songs in perfect harmony to God, our Savior, raise.
He has redeemed us by His blood and made us kings and priests to God;
For us, for us the Lamb was slain! Praise ye the Lord! Amen
Words: John Swertner, 1789.
Music: Bechler John C. Bechler, probably before 1822
Opening Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
Old Testament reading - Genesis 6:1-8
Prayer Time
New Testament reading - 1 John 2:28-3:10
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading - Mark 3:31-35
Meditation, “Children of God”
Worship Song, #427 "People of God"
Verse
With our lips
Let us sing one confession
With our hearts
Hold to one truth alone
For He has erased our transgression
Claimed us and called us
His own His very own
Chorus
We're the people of God
Called by His name
Called from the dark
And delivered from shame
One holy race saints ev'ryone
Because of the blood
Of Christ Jesus the Son
We’re the son
Wayne Watson
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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.”
“For the 2020 World Mission Offering, we are highlighting the Ministry Priorities of Discipleship, Theological Education, Peace and Justice, Education, Health and Wellness, and Economic Development. While these represent only a fraction of IM’s ministries, they provide a window into what God is doing worldwide through our 125 global servants, 900+ volunteers, home staff, and 250+ international partners.”
“This year’s World Mission Offering theme is “I once was blind, but now I see.” We are seeing God at work in so many hopeful and encouraging ways through our global servants and global partners. And we are sharing some of those stories with you and your church this September and October through videos, bulletin inserts, and other resources so you can see the impact you are having on global mission. Your participation now more than ever will help global servants and partners rebuild and re-establish ministries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and crisis.”
World mission offering 2021 prayer guides are located inside Memorial hall. If you would like to download a digital version or print one at home click here.
Bread of Life Food Pantry - Thanksgiving
Now through November 8
Wednesdays 1-3 PM & Thursdays 7-8 PM
On November 20, our goal is to provide our client families with food for their holiday meal—in addition to the usual pantry food. You can help by donating now through November 8 the following: turkeys, stuffing, instant potatoes, canned corn, and green beans. Turkeys will be collected through November 16. Donations can be brought to the Pantry Wednesdays 1-3 PM and Thursdays 7-8 PM. You may also bring them to Central Baptist Church and we will se that they are delivered.