LOVE TO THE END

Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches March 17, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Lent The flame which shines bright from our altar candle serves as a constant reminder to us of God’s abiding presence in our lives and our worship today. Chiming of the Hour Eddie Bucklen We Open Our Hearts to God’s Presence Please observe a time of silence during the prelude in preparation for worship. Let all worshipers ask God’s blessings on the service, themselves, and on all who seek to worship God in spirit and in truth. Prelude A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth J. Mansfield We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar L: Lord God, we have gathered here in your Spirit, P: With hearts hungry from our Lenten journey. L: In the midst of our wilderness travels, we yearn for holy refreshment, P: Through your loving and healing Spirit. L: We yearn now in our time together to experience you, P: In fresh, new and abundant ways. L: Prepare us now for this time of worship, ALL: And may the power and promise of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us. Hymn of Praise My Hope Is in the Lord No. 482 Invocation Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Lift High the Cross No. 229 (Refrain) Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name. (Verse 5) So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory! (Repeat Refrain) The Reading of Psalm 51:1-12 Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Lamb of God Offertory Prayer Trish Treharne Offertory O Lord Most Holy C. Franck Doxology Lenten Doxology J. Sibelius We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar Choral Response Threefold Amen Chancel Choir We Worship God through Proclamation Gospel Reading: John 12:20-33 (pp. 163-164, pew Bible) L: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Trish Treharne All: Thanks be to God. Anthem He Loved Them to the End J. Martin Sermon LOVE TO THE END Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn My Savior's Love No. 478 Benediction Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar May the grace and love of Jesus be with you today. May you witness and experience God’s grace in a real and transforming way. Just as Jesus was anointed, may your life be a blessing and anointing to others pointing toward the radical grace of Christ Jesus. Postlude The King of Love My Shepherd Is A.Whitworth Next Week: Palm Sunday A Most Violent Week Mark 15:1-39 Honorary/Memorial Easter Lilies 2024 If you would like to purchase a lily to be placed in the Sanctuary during the Easter season in memory or honor of a loved one, please complete the form below and return it to the church office. Price - $12.50 each Please make check payable to: Charleston Baptist Temple and memo “Easter Lily” on your check. Prime Timers It’s that time again. Prime Timers will resume with fabulous speakers, wonderful entertainment, delicious food, and awesome fellowship. On Monday, March 18th at noon (notice the time change), we will gather in the church parlor for pizza, chips, dessert, and beverages. The cost is $5. You won’t want to miss a presentation given by Janet Kawash on the West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund, which provides financial assistance to innocent victims of crime, both children and adults. Please make your reservations by Thursday, March 14th by calling the church office at (304)346-9627. In addition, Kathy and Brenda Knighton will be taking reservations in the Narthex on March 3rd and 10th.