Streaming link for Sunday, October 4, 2026
Welcome !
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 80:7-15
Hymn - “God of Wonders”
Verse 1
Lord of all creation
Of water earth and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high
Chorus 1
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy
Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of heaven and earth
Verse 2
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
Bridge
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
You are holy
Chorus 2
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me
Father hold me hold me
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy holy holy
Chorus 3
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me
Father hold me hold me
Ending
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Marc Byrd | Steve Hindalong
© 2000 Never Say Never Songs; New Spring; Meaux Mercy; Storm Boy Music
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Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace
Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 5:1-7
Prayer Time
New Testament Reading - Philippians 3:4b-14
Hymn - #549 “Higher Ground”
Verse 1
I'm pressing on the upward way
New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day
Still praying as I'm onward bound
Lord plant my feet on higher ground
Chorus
Lord lift me up and let me stand
By faith on heaven's tableland
A higher plane than I have found
Lord plant my feet on higher ground
Verse 2
My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay
Tho' some may dwell where these abound
My pray'r my aim is higher ground
Verse 3
I want to live above the world
Tho' Satan's darts at me are hurled
For faith has caught the joyful sound
The song of saints on higher ground
Verse 4
I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright
But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found
Lord lead me on to higher ground
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gospel Reading - Matthew 21:33-46
Meditation
Hymn of Invitation - #562 “Be Thou My Vision”
Verse 1
Be Thou my Vision O Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me save that Thou art
Thou my best thought by day or by night
Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light
Verse 2
Be Thou my Wisdom and Thou my true Word
I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord
Thou my great Father I Thy true son
Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one
VERSE 3
Riches I heed notion man’s empty praise
Thou mine inheritance now and always
Thou and Thou only first in my heart
High King of heaven and treasure Thou art
Verse 4
High King of heaven my victory won
May I reach heaven's joys bright heaven's Sun
Heart of my own heart whatever befall
Still be my Vision O Ruler of all
Eleanor Henrietta Hull | Mary Elizabeth Byrne | Russell Mauldin
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Communion
Communion Hymn - #426 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
Benediction
OCTOBER BENEVOLENCE - WORLD MISSION OFFERING
The mission focus for October is World Mission Offering supporting International Ministries of the American Baptist Church. “International Ministries, also known as the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, works cross-culturally to invite people to become disciples of Jesus Christ and to proclaim, through both word and deed, God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation.”
Come Sing With Us!
Our choir has resumed. All are welcome to join. Our next rehearsal with be 10/11 after worship. Hope to see you there!
Party Time!
Our brothers and sisters in CBC IDE would like to host a dinner for the English Speaking congregation as a celebration of our cross-cultural bonds in Christ.
Community Events
Monday Sept. 28th - Grief and Loss Support Group. Calvary Presbyterian will be holding their Grief and Loss Support Group on Mondays starting 9/28 from 6:30-8:00 pm. This year they are also offering a Teen Grief and Loss Support Group at the same time from ages 13-17.
The adult group is designed to provide a caring environment for those seeking hope and healing following the death of a loved one. The teen group will offer a safe, welcoming space for young people to talk and listen with others who have experienced loss. The teen group will be facilitated by a licensed school counselor and a trained volunteer, and no particular belief system is expected.
For questions or to register contact Calvary Presbyterian 300 4th St. Riverton, NJ at 856/829-0783 churchoffice@calveryriverton.org
Fall Festival - Sat., Oct 10th 11am-3pm - Calvary Presbyterian in Riverton is hosting a Fall Festival. There will be Food Crafts and Vendors, also fun stuff for the kids. And there will be Llamas from 12:30-1:30 pm. Don’t miss it! churchoffice@calvaryriverton.org for more info.
Financial Secretary Report
9-27-2026
BUDGET:
Envelopes ________ 1000.00
Secret Place _____ 21.00
Total Budget: 1021.00
SEPARATE FUND
Pemberton CCC _____ 160.00
Total Separate Funds: 160.00
TOTAL BANK DEPOSIT: 1181.00