BAPTIST MEN'S DAY

Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches September 15, 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 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship D. Hustad We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: We gather together in the name of Jesus Christ. P: Members of God’s family, and brothers and sisters to one another. L: There are no outsiders here among us. P: We have all been brought together by the redeeming love of Jesus. L: We come to worship because for us to live is Christ. P: We live for Christ, we live by Christ, we live with Christ, we live through Christ, we live in Christ. L: God of grace, let Christ be praised in all we say and do, in all we think and speak, in this hour of worship and in every moment of our lives. All: Let us all join together in worship! Hymn of Praise Living For Jesus a Life That Is True No. 569 (vs. 1, 2 and 4) Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Lord, Be Glorified No. 537 In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified. In my life, Lord, be glorified today. Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:1-10 (p. 307, pew Bible) (Live a Life Worthy of the Lord) Alan Dyer Hymn Rise Up, O Men of God No. 671 Testimonial Fred Lewis We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Take My Life and Let it Be Consecrated No. 568 (vs. 1, 2 and 4) Offertory Prayer Bob Alfred Offertory I Will Arise and Go to Jesus G. Sykes Doxology No. 809 (Children dismissed for Children’s Church) We Worship God through Sharing Scripture Lesson: John 15:1-8 (p. 168, pew Bible) (Abide in Christ) Gary Knighton Testimonial Eddie Bucklen Men’s Choral Anthem Here I Am, Lord arr. T. Fettke Scripture Lesson: Romans 12:1-2 (p. 248, pew Bible) (Living Sacrifice) Rev. Dan Wilkerson Hymn Sanctuary Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; with thanksgiving, I’ll be a living sanctuary for You. Scripture Lesson: Galatians 5:22-23 (p. 294, pew Bible) (Fruit of The Spirit) Mike Sims Testimonial/Closing Prayer Steve Knighton We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Take My Life, Lead Me, Lord No. 566 Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt As you leave this house of worship be determined to live for Jesus. Abide in him and in his Word so that you may bear the fruit of love, hope, faithfulness and joy. By this is God glorified and by this shall the world around us know Jesus Christ. Postlude Give Strength to Thy Servant R. Helvey Next Week: Exodus 32:1-8; 15-20 Smashing Idols Baptist Temple History Activities Building Dr. Kyle Haselden was called to Baptist Temple in 1954 and served as Senior Minister until 1960. Dr. Haselden led the church in prayer, study and planning for ways to better educate the youth. The Education Center (Baptist Temple Activities Center) was built at a cost of $402,000 and dedicated in 1958. All youth programs could now be in one location and there was ample space for weekday morning preschool outreach to the community. Submitted by Polly Robson Congregational Business Meeting with a light lunch following morning worship today in conjunction with the presentation by the Spiritual Discernment Team on the Strategic Plan. Fellowship Dinner- Wednesday September 25th at 5:30pm Memorial & Honorary Flowers- If you would like to sponsor a fresh flower arrangement to be placed in the Sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one, please contact Misty at the church office. Arrangements are placed on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.