Streaming link for Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Central Baptist is open for in-person worship but will continue to live-stream the service through the embedded video.
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements
Call to Worship - Psalm 119:129-136
Hymn -#414 “O Word of God Incarnate”
Verse 1
O Word of God incarnate
O wisdom from on high
O truth unchanged, unchanging
O light of our dark sky
We praise You for the radiance
That from the hallowed page
A lantern to our footsteps
Shines on from age to age
Verse 2
The Church from You dear Master
Received the gift divine
And still that light is lifted
O’er all the earth to shine
It is the chart and compass
That o’er life’s surging sea
Amid the rocks and quicksands
Still guides O Christ to Thee
Verse 3
O make Your Church dear Savior
A lamp of burnished gold
To bear before the nations
Your true light as of old
O teach Your wandering pilgrims
By this their path to trace
Till clouds and darkness ended
They see You face to face
Joel Hinck | William Walsham How
© Words: Public Domain; Music: 2009 Word Like Fire Music
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Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace
Old Testament Reading - 1 Kings 3:5-12
Prayer Time
New Testament Reading - Romans 8:26-39
Hymn - #389 “Spirit of the Living God”
Verse 1
Spirit of the living God fall fresh on me
Spirit of the living God fall fresh on me
Melt me mold me fill me use me
Spirit of the living God fall fresh on me
Verse 2
Soul of heaven heart of God was over me
Soul of heaven heart of God wash over me
Cleanse me teach me hold me reach me
Soul of heaven heart of God wash over me
Verse 3
Holy presence love divine cast out my fear
Holy presence love divine cast out my fear
Shield me free me call me lead me
Holy presence love divine cast out my fear
Daniel Iverson
© Words: 1935. Renewed 1963 Birdwing Music; Music: 1935. Renewed 1963 Birdwing Music
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Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading - Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Meditation
Hymn of Invitation - “Where Could I Go”
Verse 1
Living below in this old sinful world
Hardly a comfort can afford
Striving alone to face temptation sore
Where could i go but to the Lord?
REFRAIN
Where could I go oh where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to save me in the end
Where could I go but to the Lord?
Verse 2
Neighbors are kind I love them every one
We get along in sweet accord
But when my should needs manna from above
Where could I go but to the Lord? (Refrain)
Verse 3
Life here is grand with friends I love so dear
Comfort I get from God’s on word
Yet when I face the chilling hand of death
Where could I go but to the Lord? (Refrain)
James B. Coats
© Words: 1940 Bridge Building Music, Inc.; Music: 1940 Bridge Building Music, Inc.
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Benediction
July Benevolence - Urban Promise
”Our mission at UrbanPromise has been to equip Camden's children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. We strive to fulfill this mission through after-school programs, summer camps, two schools, experiential learning, job training, and a host of other programs that challenge youth to develop and realize their potential.” http://urbanpromiseusa.org/home
Urban Promise offers K-12 education as a private, Christian school featuring small class size and opportunities to learn outside the classroom. Additional programs include AfterSchool programs and Summer camps; Street Leader program; UrbanTrekkers; Urban BoatWorks; and Wellness Center.
Community Events
Sacred Heart VBS - July 27-31. Registration is $20 for the 1st child and $10 for the 2nd child. Contact bridgetshcriverton with any questions.
UrbanPromise Back to School Drive - Aug. 12-13. Check out urbanpromiseusa.org to the flyer on needed items and ways to donate. Also contact Michele and msusson@urbanpromiseusa.org for any questions.
Epworth Methodist VBS - Aug. 16-20 6:30-8:30 pm. Ages 4-12. This year’s theme is True North.” Contact www.palmyranjumc.org to register.