GOD CARES

Theme: Over time and through personal experience the disciples learned that Christ gave them peace in times of anxiety and sorrow. They demonstrated with their very lives how one can lean on God. They’ve taught us how to live by faith. With God by their side they learned how to weather a storm. We learn from them that in the middle of whatever turbulence we might experience, we like the disciples, can call out to a God who loves, cares and acts for us. Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches June 23, 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 Assurance arr. J. Linker We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Let us give thanks to God with our whole hearts. P: Before God, let us sing praises. L: In God's sanctuary let us proclaim God's love and faithfulness. P: Let us tell of all God's wonderful deeds. L: Let us exalt God's holy name. ALL: Come, let us worship the Lord! Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord, the Almighty No. 77 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Blessed Assurance No. 514 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. Text Reading: Mark 4:35-41 (p. 58, pew Bible) L: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Fred Lewis All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Does Jesus Care (vs. 1, 2 & 3) Insert Offertory Prayer Fred Lewis Offertory It Is Well With My Soul J. N. Beck Doxology No. 809 (Children Dismissed for Children’s Church) We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Anthem As the Deer arr. L. Larson Sermon GOD CARES Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn God Will Take Care of You No. 619 Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt As you leave this house of worship may the God of all peace still your anxious minds. May the God of all love fill your heart to fullness beyond measure. Go now, in the hope and peace and love of God. And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen Postlude Festal Song G. Young Next Week: The Miracle Worker Mark 5:21-33 Reminder- The CBT Survey is due today, Sunday, June 23rd. If you have not done so already, please fill out and submit your survey. Paper copies are available in the Narthex. Members of The Charleston Baptist Temple we are seeking more participation and input from our members. If you would like to be a part of the ministry of the Church, please see one of the following members of the Nominating Committee: Bill Nottingham, Mary Lee Dunn, Jonnie Downing, Carolyn Saul, Nancy White, Mary Jane Leech or Larry Swann.