BOLD STEWARDSHIP

Theme: We learn from this text that God notices good works. God rewards faithful stewardship. The church must be courageous, willing to take risks and bold steps of faith. In this parable Jesus causes the individual and the church to evaluate their faithfulness. Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches September 8, 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 The Day of the Lord L. Gadd We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Come! Share the joy of the Lord! P: Delight in God’s goodness! L: Praise God who gives each person a special gift to be nurtured and shared. P: Lord, we thank you for these gifts! L: Come, let us worship God who entrusts us with so much. All: Lord, make us worthy of your love and trust in us. AMEN Hymn of Praise O Christians, Haste No. 731 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: Matthew 25:14-30 (pp. 42-43, pew Bible) L: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Charlene Hewitt All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn All Things Are Yours No. 657 Offertory Prayer Charlene Hewitt Offertory My Tribute B. Glyncannon Doxology No. 809 We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Anthem Walk Worthy J. Martin Sermon BOLD STEWARDSHIP Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn All For Jesus! No. 570 (sung to the tune Arise) Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt Go forth into God’s world as children of the light, offering ministries of hope and healing to a hurting world. Go forth filled with God’s abundant love. Go forth in peace. AMEN. Postlude Trumpet Tune L. Gadd Next Week: Baptist Men Sunday Colossians 1:1-10 Living For Jesus Sanctuary Flowers are dedicated in honor of Charlie & Charlotte Raines’ 60th year wedding anniversary on September 5th and to commemorate the victims and families of September 11th. Congregational Business Meeting with a light lunch 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. 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, this Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30pm. Please join us for a delightful evening of music, praise and ice cream. Zoom Bible Study/Prayer meetings will resume next Wednesday, September 11th at 7:00pm. Watch your inbox for the invitation! This Week at BT: Tuesday, September 10th Heart & Hand Day 10:00am So. Charleston Sowing Circle 1:30pm Quilting Room Hymn Sing/Ice Cream Social 6:30pm Parlor/Narthex Scout Troop 31 7:00pm Scout Room Wednesday, September 11th Bible Study/Prayer Mtg. 7:00pm Zoom Thursday, September 12th TIM Rehearsal 6:00pm Leurant Room Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Choir Room Friday, September 13th Crossroads Men’s Shelter 4:30pm Leon Sullivan Saturday, September 14th Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8:30am Shoney’s Kan. Blvd. Sunday, September 15th Covenant Class 9:45am Chapel Souljourners Class 9:45am Austin Room Congregational Mtg. 12:00pm Narthex