Streaming link for Sunday, December 8, 2024
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—Lighting The Advent Wreath
On this 2nd Sunday of Advent, as we think about the coming of Jesus, we light the candle of peace. Jesus Christ is our peace. He is the Prince of Peace, and the fruit of His presence is peace. Christ comes to bring justice, wholeness and harmony to every relationship throughout all creation. He will grant us peace.
Join with me as we say together,
We long for the peace that surpasses all understanding. Guide our feet into the path of peace.
Hymn of Praise - #245 "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
Verse 1
O come O come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Chorus
Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee O Israel
Verse 2
O come Thou Dayspring come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight
Verse 3
O come Thou Wisdom from on high
And order all things far and nigh
To us the path of knowledge show
And cause us in her ways to go
Verse 4
O come Desire of nations bind
All peoples in one heart and mind
Bid envy strife and quarrels cease
Fill the whole world with heaven's peace
John Mason Neale | Thomas Helmore
© Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain
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Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace
OT Reading - Malachi 3:1-4
Prayer Time
Gospel Reading - Luke 3:1-6
Prayer of Thanksgiving
NT Reading -Phil 1:3-11
Meditation
Hymn of Invitation - "No Sweeter Name"
Verse 1
There's no sweeter name than Jesus
I have tasted I have seen
Nothing better than His presence
A friend when I'm in need
Verse 2
There's no sweeter name than Jesus
He's the Savior of my soul
By His blood I am forgiven
He calls me now His own
Chorus
I will declare His goodness
I will declare His love
My life will testify forever
All that He is and what He's done
(All that He is and what He's done)
Verse 3
There's no greater name than Jesus
At its mention darkness hides
All creation stands in wonder
And heaven glorifies
Bridge
Hallelujah
He is worthy
Worthy of our praise
Ending
There's no sweeter name than Jesus
I have tasted I have seen
There's no sweeter name than Jesus
A friend when I'm in need
David André Østby | Todd Smith | Tommy Iceland
© Integrity's Alleluia! Music; MICHIGANMAN Publishing; Songs for FCM; Integrity Music
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December Benevolence — ABC Retired Ministers/Missionaries Offering
The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) originated in the mid-1930s, when American Baptist congregations received a Communion Fellowship Offering on the first Sunday of each month to support retired ministers, missionaries, their widowed spouses and elderly clergy within their churches. In 1977, American Baptist Churches USA launched RMMO to continue this appreciation of God’s service.
Come Sing With Us!
Want to join the choir? Our next rehearsal is Sunday, December 15th after worship. All are welcome.
Church Meeting
We will have a short church meeting to approve the 2025 budget following today’s worship. Please stay after church for this important meeting and also join us for fellowship.
Community Christmas Events
December 8th - Guitar Guild Christmas Concert at Central Baptist
December 8th - Christmas Concert Epworth Methodist Church 2:00 pm
December 15th - Hymns & Heralds Concert Calvary Presbyterian 2:00 pm
December 28th - Blue Christmas Service Bethany Lutheran Church 4:30 pm
Financial Secretary Report
12-01-2024
BUDGET:
Envelopes _______ 3810.00
Plate ___________ 60.00
CBC-IDE _________ 1200.00
AA _____________ 400.00
Ins Refund _______ 637.00
Ins Dividend ______ 314.76
Total Budget: 6421.76
SEPARATE FUND
RMMO __________ 180.00
IDE Support ______ 1950.00
Roof ____________ 100.00
Total Separate Funds: 2230.00
TOTAL BANK DEPOSIT: 8651.76