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Theme: Hebrews speaks of a spiritual makeover made possible by Jesus. The scriptures teach that we have all sinned against God, others and ourselves. We cannot repair the wrong or remove the guilt ourselves. Fortunately, Jesus has offered a single sacrifice for our sins. He has taken our guilt on himself and died to bring forgiveness and new life. All we need to do is trust him and accept the gift of salvation he offers us. Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches November 17, 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 I Lay My Sins on Jesus CRUCIFIX We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Come, let us worship God our Savior, P: Who desires everyone to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth. L: Come, let us praise the one mediator between God and humankind, P: Jesus the Christ, who gave himself a ransom for all! —Based on 1 Timothy 2:3-5 Hymn of Praise My Savior's Love (vs. 1, 3 and 4) No. 478 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration My Hope Is in the Lord No. 482 My hope is in the Lord who gave himself for me, and paid the price of all my sin at Calvary. For me he died, for me he lives, and everlasting life and light he freely gives. Text Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14; 19-25 (pp. 342-343 , pew Bible) L: May God bless the reading of His word. Elizabeth Downing All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn Nothing But the Blood of Jesus No. 471 Offertory Prayer Elizabeth Downing Offertory For All the Saints Handbell Choir 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. (Children Dismissed for Children’s Church) We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Payer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Solo There Is a Redeemer arr. M. McDonald ~Eddie Bucklen, soloist~ Sermon ONCE Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Only Trust Him No. 443 Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt As the Father has loved you, go now and love. As the Son has forgiven and redeemed you, go now, extending grace to all you meet. As the Spirit has transformed you into the likeness of the Son, go now, letting the life of Christ guide you each moment of the day. Go now, in love, with grace and in the light of Jesus. Amen. Postlude Psalm of Glory D. Wells Next Week: Luke: 17:11-19 Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Luncheon-in the Narthex immediately following morning worship service today. The Diaconate is providing the turkey. 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! Volunteers Needed to decorate the Church for Christmas on November 24th following the Special Business Meeting. We will be having pizza and drinks for lunch! This Week at BT: Monday, November 18th Diaconate Board Mtg. 5:00pm Parlor Property Board Mtg. 5:00pm Library Finance Board Mtg. 5:00pm Conference Room Missions & Faith Brd. Mtg. 6:00pm Zoom Tuesday, November 19th Sowing Circle 1:30pm Quilting Room Delta Kappa Gamma Mtg. 4:00pm Parlor Ladies Bible Study 5:00pm Library Nominating Comm. Mtg. 6:00pm Parlor Scout Troop 31 7:00pm Scout Room Wednesday, November 20th Meals on Wheels Mtg. 9:00am Parlor NBPS Thanksgiving Show 11:00am Sanctuary Bible Study/Prayer Mtg. 7:00pm Zoom Thursday, November 21st NBPS Thanksgiving Show 11:00am Sanctuary Music Board Mtg. 5:30pm Library Handbell Rehearsal 6:00pm Leurant Room Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Choir Room Sunday, November 24th Covenant Class 9:45am Chapel Souljourners Class 9:45am Austin Room Special Congregation. Mtg. 12:00pm Sanctuary Christmas Decorating 12:30pm Sanctuary/Narthex