COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
November 19th, 2023
Minister: Rev. Chaplain Sharon Ball-Robertson
Music Leader: Mike Robertson
Worship Leader: Sandra Bingaman
Greeter and Head Usher: Candi Kolteryahn
Welcome
Prelude/Time of Meditation
*Call to Worship (Responsively)
The time for harvest is close at hand. What have you done with the gifts God has given you?
We have brought our gifts to the house of the Lord.
Praise God for the gifts and for opportunities for service that they represent.
We praise God for all the ways in which our lives have been blessed.
Generous God, accept our gifts and our lives this day.
Loving God, accept our praise and gratitude. AMEN.
*”All Creatures of Our God and King” Hymn 37
*”Come, Ye Thankful People Come” Hymn 111
Musical Offering/Receiving the Offering
“For the Beauty of the Earth” Hymn 27
*”Doxology” Hymn 39
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him, above, ye heav’nly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Offertory Prayer
“Day By Day” Hymn 370
Pastoral Prayer
Psalm Reading Psalm 123
Old Testament Reading Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon “Wasted Talent—A Sobering Thought"
*”Make Me a Blessing” Hymn 389
Announcements
*Benediction
*The Family of God Hymn 138
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God--
I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood!
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod--
For I’m part of the family, the family of God.
*Please stand as you are able
Church Office: 918-622-4334
Pastor Sharon: 918-704-4967
Calendar Highlights
Today
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Liberty Church
2:00 p.m. Zo Church
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Service with Pastor Palacios
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. No Zoom Bible Study this week
Upcoming Events
After worship on November 26, the church will be decorated for the Advent and Christmas season. Please plan to stay for a bit and help.
Friendly reminder: Pledge cards were sent out in the November newsletter. On the first Sunday in December, we will dedicate the pledge cards. If you have not already turned yours in, please do so.
On December 3 will be the Holiday Meal and business meeting to approve the 2024 budget and roster of officers for the new year. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.