SPIRIT-FILLED BOLDNESS

Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches September 1, 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 Rev. Dan Wilkerson L: Summer wanes and the autumn draws close. P: Lord, help us to be ready for opportunities of service. L: We have felt the refreshment of time-away. P: Lord, give us spirits of joy for the times ahead. L: Come, let us celebrate God’s eternal presence and love. All: Let us open our spirits to receive God’s direction for our lives. AMEN. Hymn of Praise We've a Story to Tell to the Nations No. 733 (vs. 1, 3 and 4) Invocation Rev. Dan Wilkerson Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Spirit of the Living God No. 297 Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me: Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Text Reading: Acts 4:23-31 (pp. 186-187, pew Bible) L: May God bless the reading of his word. Trish Treharne All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Who Is on the Lord's Side? No. 666 Offertory Prayer Trish Treharne Offertory Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus C. Berry Doxology No. 809 We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Rev. Dan Wilkerson We Worship God through Proclamation Solo Be Strong In the Lord Johnson/Fettke ~Eddie Bucklen, soloist~ Sermon SPIRIT-FILLED BOLDNESS Rev. Dan Wilkerson We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Rescue the Perishing No. 736 We Worship God Through Observance of Communion The Bread Rev. Dan Wilkerson The Cup Parting Song Go Now in Peace Go now in peace, Go now in peace, May the love of God surround you everywhere, everywhere you may go. Next Week: Matthew 25: 14-30 Bold Stewardship September 6th ~ POSTPONED: Jason Crabb with Kelly Crabb and the Bowling Sisters concert for a later date and will be announced. Tickets that have been purchased will be honored at the later date! Congregational Business Meeting following the morning worship on Sunday, September 15th in conjunction with the presentation by the Spiritual Discernment Team on the Strategic Plan. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. Choir Rehearsal resumes this Thursday, Sept. 5th at 6:30pm. If you are a member of the music ministry, please make your plans to be present! Ice Cream Social/ Hymn Sing- The American Baptist Women Ministries (ABWM) will be sponsoring an old-fashioned hymn sing with Eddie Bucklen in the Parlor followed by an Ice Cream Social in the Narthex, September 10th at 6:30pm. Please join us for a delightful evening of music, praise and ice cream. Fellowship Fund- after worship service, on each communion Sunday, we will be taking up the Fellowship Fund Offering. Working in conjunction with the Covenant House, this offering goes towards helping those within our community and church community with housing and utility costs. $200/Quarter is also given to Manna Meals. Thank you for your faithful support of those in need! Baptist Temple's Men in Action In 1988, BT men responded to a request from the Board of Missions to get involved in a rural housing project. An older couple who lived in Harts needed repairs made to their house. The husband was disabled, and the wife had medical problems. The congregation responded to a special offering to buy the building material needed. Seven men traveled to Harts and constructed a walk, repaired the roof, added gutters, put in new wiring where needed, built a railing around the porch, and repaired the kitchen floor. Mission driven Christians in action! Submitted by Polly Robson BAPTIST TEMPLE STAFF Dr. Jim Hewitt..............................................................................................Senior Minister Eddie Bucklen..............................................................................................Director of Music Rebecca Collins...........................................................................................Accompanist Tammy Reeves............................................................................................Financial Administrator Misty Stover.................................................................................................Secretary Jason Stover.................................................................................................Building Coordinator Greg Reynolds.............................................................................................Building Superintendent Mary McFarland..........................................................................................Sound Technician Bob Lilly........................................................................................................Coordinator of Media Ministry This Week at BT: Monday, September 2nd Labor Day Office Closed Tuesday, September 3rd Sowing Circle 1:30pm Quilting Room Scout Troop 31 7:00pm Scout Room Wednesday, September 4th Preschool Board Mtg. 12:30pm Library Budget Committee Mtg. 5:30pm Library Thursday, September 5th TIM Rehearsal 6:00pm Leurant Room Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Choir Room Friday, September 6th Jason Crabb Concert 7:00pm Sanctuary (canceled) Sunday, September 8th Covenant Class 9:45am Chapel Souljourners Class 9:45am Austin Room