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About this Series |
The Summer Between: Adventures in Liminality
liminality [lim-uh–nal-i-tee]: a state of transition between one stage and the next.
The Summer of 2020 finds us in the threshold between what was and what is yet to come. In the midst of a global pandemic, we are somewhere between lockdown and vaccine. In terms of civic life, we are somewhere between unrest and revolution.
What do people of faith do in liminal times like these?
Join First Baptist Church this summer for hope and perspective as Pastor Lisa Hood takes us on a journey through the scriptures, discovering how our spiritual ancestors navigated liminal times, and applying biblical truths for the living of these days.
Order of Worship |
Sunday, September 13, 2020
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Prelude – “Andante in F,” Wely – Melanie Manges
Welcome to Worship – Gordon Coppoc
Gathering Song – “Thy Word” #664
(Refrain) Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(Verse 1) When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way,
Still you’re there right beside me.
And nothing will I fear as long as you are near.
Please be near me to the end.
(Refrain) Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(Verse 2) I will not forget your love for me,
and yet my heart forever is wandering.
Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side;
And I will love you to the end.
(Refrain) Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Call to Worship – (inspired byMatthew 11:28-30, by Christine Longhurst) – Gordon Coppoc
Brothers and sisters, boys and girls—
come and worship!
Even if you’re tired and worn out—
come and worship!
Lay down the heavy things you are carrying—
come and worship!
Listen to what Jesus wants to tell you—
come and worship!
See if you can discover how Jesus wants to use you—
come and worship!
For Jesus is humble and gentle,
and he will give us everything we need to follow him.
Hymn of Praise – “Open the Eyes of My Heart”
(Refrain) Open the eyes of my heart, Lord,
Open the eyes of my heart,
I want to see you, I want to see you.
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord,
Open the eyes of my heart,
I want to see you, I want to see you.
(Verse) To see you high and lifted up, shining in the light of your glory;
Pour out your power and love as we sing “Holy, holy, holy.”
(Coda) Holy, holy, holy,
Holy, holy, holy,
Holy, holy, holy,
I want to see you.
Offering – Rev. Hood
Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift,
Teach us to give to you all that we have and all that we are,
That we might praise you not with our words only,
But with our whole lives. Amen.
Offertory – “Take Time to Be Holy” arr. by Whitman
Melanie Manges, piano
Harriet Coppoc, flute
Doxology – Melanie Manges
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Children’s Sermon – Rev. Hood
Invitation to Prayer – Rev. Hood
“Kum Bay Yah” arr. Wilson
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer – Rev. Hood
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Old Testament Reading – 2 Peter 3:8-15a – Rev. Hood
Special Music – “Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus” – Worship Ensemble
Sermon – The Church Between – Rev. Hood
Hymn of Promise – “Soon and Very Soon”
(Verse 1) Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King;
Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King;
Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King.
(Verse 2) No more crying there, we are going to see the King;
No more crying there, we are going to see the King;
No more crying there, we are going to see the King;
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, We’re going to see the King.
(Verse 3) No more dying there, we are going to see the King;
No more dying there, we are going to see the King;
No more dying there, we are going to see the King;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King.
(Verse 4) Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King;
Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King;
Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King.
Announcements – Rev. Hood
Benediction – Rev. Hood
Postlude – “Recessional” by Asper – Melanie Manges
Worship Leaders in this Service:
- Gordon Coppoc, Worship Leader
- Harriet Coppoc, flutist
- Caleb Clement, Vocalist
- Kamryn Dehn & Shayne Grant, Music Ministry Interns
- Melanie Manges, Piano
- Matt Hood, Director of Music Ministry
- Rev. Lisa Williams Hood, Senior Pastor
- Aurie Swartz, Director of Communications & Technology
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