JESUS, THE HIGH PRIEST

Theme: Here the author of Hebrews lays the groundwork for our understanding Jesus as the great High Priest. Here he affirms that Christ is indeed the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy, the Savior of humanity. Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches October 6, 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 Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness D. Bish We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Praise be to God who has called us together. P: We come here seeking God’s presence, and hope. L: Open your hearts to God’s redeeming love. P: Help us to hear your words, O Lord, and follow your ways. All: AMEN. Hymn of Praise Christ For the World! We Sing No. 743 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Jesus, Name Above All Names No. 106 Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord. Emmanuel, God with us, blessed Redeemer, Living Word. Text Reading: Hebrews 1:1-14 (pp. 332-333, pew Bible) L: May God bless the reading of His word. Charlene Hewitt All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn All Authority and Power No. 260 Stewardship Moment Bob Alfred Offertory Prayer Bob Alfred Offertory How Firm A Foundation Jason Payne Doxology O Bless the Gifts LAMB OF GOD/Longfellow/Paris O bless the gifts our hands have brought; And bless the work our hearts have planned; Ours is the faith, the will, the thought; The rest, O God, is in Your hand. We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Anthem Declare His Glory J. W. Peterson Sermon JESUS, THE HIGH PRIEST Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Hymn There Is a Redeemer Insert We Worship God through the Observance of Communion Please proceed outside to Quarrier Street where we will share the observance of communion with the congregation of Christ Church United Methodist in observance of World Communion Sunday. Next Week: Women’s Sunday Matthew 13:1-10; 24-30 Seeds and Weeds Fellowship Dinner/Bible Study –This Wednesday, October 9th at 5:30pm. The Diaconate will provide Ham and they ask for everyone to bring a potluck dish of your choice! Quarterly Business Meeting – Sunday, October 20th immediately following worship service. Please plan to attend. Note from Your Property Board – The oak dining table in the Austin Room is offered to the CBT family to raise money for one of the mission projects. $75 for the table and $15 for each chair. Contact Misty in the church office if you are interested. 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.