HOW DOES THE WORLD SEE CHRIST IN US?

Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches May 26, 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 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 Onward, Christian Soldiers R. Parks We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Julie Dodrill L: Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings! P: Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. L: Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name. P: Let us worship the Lord in holy splendor. L: The voice of the Lord is over the waters. P: The God of glory thunders; the voice of the Lord is powerful. L: The voice of the Lord is full of majesty. P: May the Lord give strength to his people! L: May the Lord bless his people with peace! ALL: Come, let us worship the Lord with joy and thanksgiving! -Based on Psalm 29 Hymn of Praise God of Our Fathers No. 419 Invocation Rev. Dr. Evan Arkell 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. 805 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: John 13:34-35 (p. 166, pew Bible) L: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rev. Dr. Evan Arkell All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Fairest Lord Jesus No. 115 Offertory Prayer Julie Dodrill Offertory Eternal Father, Strong to Save R. Hughes Doxology No. 809 We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Rev. Dr. Evan Arkell We Worship God through Proclamation Solo Great Is Thy Faithfulness arr. M. McDonald ~Eddie Bucklen, soloist~ Sermon HOW DOES THE WORLD SEE CHRIST IN US? Rev. Dr. Evan Arkell We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Living for Jesus a Life That Is True No. 569 Benediction Rev. Dr. Evan Arkell Postlude SPANISH HYMN D. Hustad Next Week: Communion Sunday Nitpickers and Naysayers Mark 2:23-3:6 Chancel Flowers are dedicated by Carolyn Egnor Saul in memory of Lee Egnor and Calvin Saul. (The Sunday of June 23rd is available for dedication. Please contact the church office if you would like to place an arrangement.) Congregational Meeting with Dr. Michael Cheuk following morning worship service on Sunday June 9th with a light lunch. Please plan to attend.