GODS VISION FOR YOU

Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches July 7, 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 Does Jesus Care Stewart Landon We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar 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 of 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 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty No. 2 Invocation Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Holy Is the Lord No. 831 Holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord. Holy, holy, holy, holy is the Lord. Holy is the Father, Holy is the Son, Holy is the Spirit: blessed Three-in-one. Text Reading: Isaiah 6:1-9 (p. 963-964, pew Bible) L: May God bless the reading of His word. Rev. Dan Wilkerson All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn If My People’s Hearts Are Humbled No. 719 Offertory Prayer Rev. Dan Wilkerson Offertory God of Our Father’s Diane Bish Doxology No. 809 We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar We Worship God through Proclamation Duet Here I Am, Lord arr. T. Fettke ~Rebecca Collins and Hannah Slone~ Sermon GODS VISION FOR YOU Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Be Thou My Vision No. 532 We Worship God Through the Observance of Communion The Bread Rev. Dr. Archie Snedegar The Cup Parting Song Blest Be the Tie Next Week: A Fishing Excursion with Jesus Luke 5:1-11 Fishing Excursion with Jesus- Join us next Sunday, July 14th for our fishing themed worship service. If you would like to wear your fishing shirt, hat etc. this will be the day for it! Congregational Meeting with Dr. Michael Cheuk following morning worship service on Sunday, July 14th with a light lunch. Please plan to attend. Casual Sundays- Through the end of the summer we will observe casual Sundays; no coats, ties, robes etc. We invite you to dress comfortably and appropriately casual during these summer months!