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Starling Avenue Baptist Church Fifth Sunday of Lent April 3, 2022 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
The Worship of God Fifth Sunday of Lent April 3, 2022 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
Gathering at God’s Invitation Prelude
In the Garden
Welcome
arr. Joan Cupp Dr. Joe Bryant
*Hymn #167
I Saw the Cross of Jesus
Life of the Community
Frederick Whitfield
Charles Dameron
Parent-Child-Church Dedication James Nyambura & Grace Njoroge, daughter Monica The Church at Prayer
Dr. Joe Bryant Charles Dameron
Remembering in Prayer: Lois Johnson, Kim Draper’s mother-in-law Jeanette Draper, Ed & Kay Spencer, Linda Harris (Collette Hankins’ sister), Patsy Hobson, Roy Harrell, Christy Mattox, Phillip Collins, David Tollison, Freddie Donavant, Regina Carter, Lowell Roberts & Judy Hubbard; All Those Affected by War & Violence; Our Homebound Members *Hymn #173
Lift up Your Heads
Thomas Williams
Giving our Tithes and Offerings *Doxology (Hymn #706) 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.
Anthem
A Time to Watch, A Time to Pray
Conway A. Bolt, Jr.
Choir accompanied by Fern Kanode, soloist & director Linda Moore.
Hearing God’s Word Scripture Reading
Matthew 20:29-34 KJV
Dr. Joe Bryant
And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. Sermon
“The Compassion of Christ” Easter Series: “The Road to Calvary”
Dr. Joe Bryant
Responding to God’s Word Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Dr. Joe Bryant
Prayer of Thanksgiving & The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on 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.
Sharing the Bread & the Cup *Hymn #185
The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard
If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.
Sending Into God’s World Benediction
Luke 20:38 KJV
Dr. Joe Bryant
For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. Postlude
God So Loved the World
*We invite you to stand as you are able.
John Stainer