Streaming link for Sunday, March 3, 2023
Welcome!
Central Baptist is open for in-person worship but will continue to live-stream the service through the embedded video.
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship - Psalm 19
Hymn of Praise - #32 - “Be Exalted, O God”
Verse
I will give thanks to Thee
O Lord among the people
I will sing praises to Thee
Among the nations
For Thy steadfast love is great
Is great to the heavens
And Thy faithfulness
Thy faithfulness to the clouds
Chorus
Be exalted O God above the heavens
Let Thy glory be over all the earth
Be exalted O God above the heavens
Let Thy glory be over all the earth
Brent Chambers
© 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing
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Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace (Internet Edition)
OT Reading - Exodus 20:1-17
Prayer Time
Gospel Reading - John 2:13-22
Choir Anthem - “If You Love Me”
Prayer of Thanksgiving
NT Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Meditation
Hymn of Invitation - #682 - “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Verse 1
Guide me O Thou great Jehovah
Pilgrim through this barren land
I am weak but Thou art mighty
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand
Bread of heaven Bread of heaven
Feed me now and ever more
Feed me now and ever more
Verse 2
Open now the crystal fountain
Whence the healing stream doth flow
Let the fiery cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through
Strong Deliverer strong Deliverer
Be Thou still my strength and shield
Be Thou still my strength and shield
Verse 3
When I tread the verge of Jordan
Bid my anxious fears subside
Bear me through the swelling current
Land me safe on Canaan's side
Songs of praises songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee
I will ever give to Thee
John Hughes | Peter Williams | William Williams
Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
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MARCH BENEVOLENCE - AMERICAN FOR CHRIST OFFERING
Grace Upon Grace. “Because of God’s great love we are not consumed, for God’s compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”-Lamentations 3:22-23.
This month’s benevolence is the American for Christ Offering for American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The offering will raise money to support American Baptist missions and minstries across the United States and Puerto Rico. Your give will cultivate leaders, equip disciples and heal communities. American for Christ 2024 offering envelopes are on the table in the foyer or visit www.abhms.org/afc to make a donation.
To make a donation, or to find other ways to help World Vision’s mission, visit ww.wvi.org.
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY
“If You Want to Walk On Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat” by John Ortberg will be the subject of our new Sunday School Study beginning today after worship. During this study we are invited to go for a walk - a common them throughout the Bible when people are called to follow. We will be meeting on Sundays following worship from 10:30 am-11:30 am. All are welcome.
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Our next Choir rehearsal will be today March 3rd following worship. Come join the song!
URBANPROMISE SPRING EVENTS
UrbanPromise Ministries is inviting everyone to two Lenten Events this March.
1. The Experience - A Place for Faith to Flourish.
On Thursday, March 14, 2024 David Kim, the renowned Phila. Orchestra violinist is sharing his gift in an intimate concert. This evening will not only include beautiful music but a deeper look inside how UrbanPromise grows and deepens faith in our youth. And in traditional Lenten Supper style –a selection of soup and salad will be served.
2. Youth Mission Day
All youth (and families) are invited to Youth Mission Day at UrbanPromise on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:00-1:00. Come spend time not only in service but as a group growing in faith and spirit during this morning retreat like day.
Contact LaToya McCoy for more details about each event at lmccoy@urbanpromiseusa.org or Jennifer Giordano at jgiordano@urbanpromiseusa.org