SOUL SEARCHING IN THE UPPER ROOM

Theme: It’s difficult to move forward in God’s work when the spiritual life isn’t in order. Here in the upper room differences were aired and confessed, hurts were shared, and unity was given birth. This was a time of healing. In the upper room they had to think about what they had done. As it is Mother’s Day thinking about what you have done seems to come straight out of a mother’s disciplinary handbook. To think about what we have done requires some honest soul searching. Thanks mom! Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches Mother's Day May 12, 2024 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 Randall Peters 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 I Need Thee Every Hour arr. Robert Hughes We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Let praise to God resound in the heavens! P: Let praise to God fill the earth! L: Let all God’s angels offer praise and rejoicing! P: Let all God’s creatures sing praise and joy! L: Open your hearts and spirits today. ALL: Let us praise the Lord today and always! AMEN. Hymn of Praise For the Beauty of the Earth (vs. 1-4) No. 353 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Glory Be to the Father No. 807 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. Text Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 (pp. 180-181, pew Bible) L: May God bless the reading of his word. Cookie Miller All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Happy the Home When God Is There No. 389 Offertory Prayer Cookie Miller Offertory A Mother’s Love M. Patterson ~Julie Miller, Soloist~ Doxology No. 809 (Children Dismissed for Children’s Church) We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Special Music Come to the Upper Room arr. J. Martin Sermon SOUL SEARCHING IN THE UPPER ROOM Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Search Me, O God No. 458 Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt You are the body of Christ. May you have the heart of Christ, tender for mercy. May you have the eyes of Christ to see a world in need. May you have the feet of Christ to bring good news. Go in peace! And God go with you. Postlude Come Christians Join to Sing Randall Peters Next Week: Pentecost Sunday When the Advocate Comes John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Chancel Flowers are dedicated by Cookie Miller in honor of all Mothers. (The Sundays of May 26th and June 23rd are available for dedications. Please contact the church office if you would like to place an arrangement on one of those dates) Appalachian Children’s Chorus Concert- May 19that 3:00pm in the BT Sanctuary. Tickets- $12 Adults, $5 Students & Seniors Dinner and Dialogue with our Community Leaders As a part of our Strategic Vision Planning you are invited for dinner and dialogue with our community leaders on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:30pm. Our guests will be: ● Deputy Chief Jason Webb, Charleston Police Department ● Jennifer Fleshman, YWCA Sojourners Shelter ● Tracy Strickland, Executive Director of Kanawha Valley Collective ● Detective Kevin Johnson, Charleston Care Team and Manna Meals The Missions and Faith Development mission project for the month of May is globally focused. Heifer International is working to end world hunger in 19 countries across four continents including the United States of America. In 1944, Dan West began outlining a simple but groundbreaking plan to tackle hunger around the world. His philosophy still inspires Heifer’s work today, 75 years later. Partnering with farmers across a range of different livestock and crops, they create unique solutions to local challenges. Together, they build inclusive, resilient economies, so communities can develop effective ways to end global hunger and poverty in a sustainable way. Explore the gift catalog online or in the Narthex. A contribution could help feed a family or provide income. Of course, you can make an individual donation. Or, you can have a little fun. Recruit your Sunday school class or committee members and donate together. Feed the pig in the Narthex with your cash donation or check made out to Charleston Baptist Temple with Heifer International written in the memo section Become a part of the grand mission of ending hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth.