A FISHING EXCURSION WITH JESUS

Theme: As we look into the net Jesus draws ashore just one look shows us that his is filled with many different kinds of fish/people. He feels that every kind of fish should be in his boat. He loves all people, no one is excluded. He doesn’t toss any back. This text demonstrates the breadth, length, height, and depth of the graciousness of God and shows how accepting we should be of others too. When church growth or evangelism means the search for “people like us,” the saints are denied the power to comprehend just how effusive, extravagant, God means to be with God’s grace. Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches July 14, 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 Two Fishermen S. Toolan ~Janet Kawash, soloist~ We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: We gather as God's people: P: To seek direction in the living of our lives. L: We gather as God's people: P: To be still and hear what God would have us do. L: We gather as God's people: P: To be renewed, restored and recreated. L: We rejoice that we are God's people: ALL: To serve, to love and to sing God's praise. Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 62 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: Luke 5:1-11 (p. 94-95, pew Bible) L: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ Nancy White All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn From Shallow Waters, Call Us, Lord Insert Offertory Prayer Nancy White Offertory Michael, Row the Boat Ashore F. Bock ~Piano/Organ Duet~ Doxology No. 809 We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Solo I Will Follow arr. B. Greer ~Janet Kawash, soloist~ Sermon A FISHING EXCURSION WITH JESUS Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me Insert Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt My friends, as you go from this place, remember that you are fishers of men. Cast your nets again and again and venture out into the deep. Because of you, your corner of the world will hear of the love of Christ. Let it be so. And may the love, grace and peace of God be with you and all those you love, wherever they may be. Amen. Postlude O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee A. Whitworth Next Week: Scout Sunday A Portrait of Compassion Mark 6:30-34,53-56 Sanctuary Flowers are dedicated by Gary & Brenda Knighton in memory of Brenda’s mother, Evelyn (DeBolt) Fisher, for her birthday on July 8th. Congregational Meeting and a light lunch with Dr. Michael Cheuk immediately following morning worship service today. Please plan to attend. Quarterly Business Meeting on Sunday, July 28th following morning worship service. Mark your calendars and plan to join us! 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! Brief History: Did you know? Jim Porter's great grandparent's, Mr. and Mrs. William Keely, rode 17 miles on horseback to attend organizational meetings for the establishment of Baptist church in Charleston (now Charleston Baptist Temple). His great grandmother, Lucy Keely, and his grandmother, Abby Keely, were active in the church, as were five great aunts and two great uncles. More to know next week! Submitted by Polly Robson