MASQUERADING AS SAINTS

Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches November 10, 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 Thanks Be to Thee, O Lord G. F. Handel We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Welcome to the house of the Lord! P: We have come here from lives that are burdened and stressed. L: Bring your hearts that are lonely and here find hope and peace. Choir: Singing verse 1 of "What Gift Can We Bring" L: Find in this place welcome, peace, and hope. All given by God who loves you. P: We feel welcome here. It is here that we can offer our gifts and our service to God. Choir: Singing verse 4 of "What Gift Can We Bring" Hymn of Praise All People That On Earth Do Dwell No. 317 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration No. 809 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Text Reading: Mark 12:38-44 (p. 75, pew Bible) L: This is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mike Sims All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Living for Jesus a Life That Is True No. 569 (vs. 1, 3 and 4) Stewardship Moment Nancy White Offertory Prayer Nancy White Offertory Oh, How He Loves You and Me D. Kartsonakis Doxology All Things Are Yours No. 657 All things are yours: we make that true when we return our gifts to you; and so we give, and so we share, in Christ’s strong name expressing care. We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Payer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Anthem Living Water, Guiding Spirit J. Martin ~A Native American Melody~ Sermon MASQUERADING AS SAINTS Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn All for Jesus! All for Jesus! No. 570 ~Sing to tune: ARISE~ (vs. 1, 2, 4 & 5) Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt Having opened your hearts to God and received God’s love, go now into this hurting troubled world with the good news of God’s presence and compassion. AMEN. Postlude Take My Life and Let It Be A. Whitworth Next Week: Hebrews 10:11-14; 19-25 Men’s Prayer Breakfast- This Saturday, November 16th at 8:30am in the Parlor at Charleston Baptist Temple. With guest speaker Evan Arkell, the Southwest Area Minister. Men, you won’t want to miss this special event! Come and bring a friend! Attention Ladies! We are starting a Ladies’ Bible Study on Tuesdays at 5pm, beginning this Tuesday, November 12th in the Library. We will do a guided study and our first book to study will be James. Join us as we learn and fellowship together! The Thanksgiving Luncheon will be on November 17th following the worship service. The Diaconate will provide the turkey. Sign-up sheets to provide a side dish are in the Narthex. Please join us for a special time of thankfulness and fellowship! Special Congregational Business Meeting- Sunday, November 24th immediately following worship service. Please plan to attend! Sanctuary Flowers are dedicated in honor of Julie & Brett Dodrill’s one-year wedding anniversary. We would like to thank all the Men and Women who have served within our Church Family! We appreciate your bravery, service, commitment, and sacrifices you have made for our country! God Bless Each of You!