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Central Baptist is open for in-person worship but will continue to live-stream the service through the embedded video.
As of May 19 Central Baptist is once again requiring masks to be in the building.
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Call to Worship:
How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard,
on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes.
It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion.
For there the LORD ordained his blessing, life forevermore.
Come, let us all worship and bow down together,
let us kneel together before the LORD, our maker.
For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand.
—from Psalm 95:6-7; 133, NRSV
Worship Song: “Better Is One Day"
VERSE 1
How lovely is Your dwelling place
O Lord almighty
For my soul longs and even faints for You
For here my heart is satisfied
Within Your presence
I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings
CHORUS
Better is one day in Your courts
Better is one day in Your house
Better is one day in Your courts
Than thousands elsewhere
(Than thousands elsewhere)
VERSE 2
One thing I ask and I would seek
To see Your beauty
To find You in the place
Your glory dwells
(REPEAT)
BRIDGE
My heart and flesh cry out
For You the living God
Your Spirit's water to my soul
I've tasted and I've seen
Come once again to me
I will draw near to You
I will draw near to You to You
BRIDGE
Better is one day better is one day
Better is one day than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day better is one day
Better is one day than thousands elsewhere
Matt Redman
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Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
Prayer Time
New Testament reading - 2 John
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel reading - John 14:1-7
Meditation, “The Reminder”
Worship Song: "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder"
Verse 1
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound
And time shall be no more
And the morning breaks eternal bright and fair
When the saved of earth shall gather
Over on the other shore
And the role is called up yonder
I'll be there
Chorus
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called us yonder I'll be there
Verse 2
On that bright and cloudless morning
When the dead in Christ shall rise
And the glory of His resurection share
When the chosen ones shall gather
To their home beyond the skies
And the roll is called up yonder
I'll be there
Verse 3
Let us labor for the Master
From the dawn till setting sun
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care
Then when all of life is over
And our work on earth is done
And the roll is called up yonder
I'll be there
James M. Black | Weldon C. Kennedy
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Benediction
June Benevolence - One Great Hour of Sharing
Our mission focus for June is the American Baptist Church One Great Hour of Sharing. Funds collected this year will be used to provide COVID relief in the US and Puerto Rico and internationally in the communities served by International Ministries.
The New Life Center foundation in Thailand where Kit Ripley serves is highlighted in this year’s promotional materials. For over 30 years the NLCF has invested in the lives of over 1000 ethnic minority girls at risk of trafficking, forced labor, and sexual abuse.
“Specifically, donations to ABHMS’ OGHS appeal will assist with immediate needs, such as unemployment or loss of income, housing, hunger and access to healthcare. Donations will also fund programs supporting the well-being and mental health of faith leaders, congregations and communities. In the current context of social distancing, as churches seek to connect with members through online connections, the need for enhanced technology has emerged in many churches. ABHMS also seeks to support American Baptist regions, denominationally related colleges, universities and seminaries along with community ministries (Neighborhood Action Programs and other service organizations) that are serving families in marginalized settings. There are also emerging needs that are not known presently.