Streaming link for Sunday, December 7, 2025
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—Lighting The Advent Wreath
On this 2nd Sunday of Advent, as we think about the coming of Jesus, we light the candle of peace. Jesus Christ is our peace. He is the Prince of Peace, and the fruit of His presence is peace. Christ comes to bring justice, wholeness and harmony to every relationship throughout all creation. He will grant us peace.
Join with me as we say together,
We long for the peace that surpasses all understanding. Guide our feet into the path of peace.
Hymn of Praise - “Prince of Peace You Are”
Verse
Prince of Peace You are
You're the Bright and Morning Star
Wondrous royal King
You have made my heart to sing
Chorus
I worship You in spirit and in truth
Lifting my praise
Your name in song I raise
I give to You my life
I offer up my sacrifice
I pledge my love to You
My God and King
(My God and King)
Robert Gay
© 1988 Integrity's Hosanna! Music
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Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Passing the Peace
OT Reading - Isaiah 11:1-10
Prayer Time
Gospel Reading - Matthew 3:1-12
Prayer of Thanksgiving
NT Reading - Romans 15:4-13
Meditation
Hymn of Invitation - #656 - “Take Time to be Holy”
Verse 1
Take time to be holy
Speak oft with thy Lord
Abide in Him always
And feed on His Word
Make friends with God's children
Help those who are weak
Forgetting in nothing
His blessing to seek
Verse 2
Take time to be holy
The world rushes on
Spend much time in secret
With Jesus alone
By looking to Jesus
Like Him thou shalt be
Thy friends in thy conduct
His likeness shall see
Verse 3
Take time to be holy
Let Him be thy Guide
And run not before Him
Whatever betide
In joy or in sorrow
Still follow thy Lord
And looking to Jesus
Still trust in His Word
Verse 4
Take time to be holy
Be calm in thy soul
Each tho't and each motive
Beneath His control
Thus led by His Spirit
To fountains of love
Thou soon shall be fitted
For service above
George Coles Stebbins | William Dunn Longstaff
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Communion
Communion Hymn - #426 - “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
Benediction
December Benevolence — ABC Retired Ministers/Missionaries Offering
The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) originated in the mid-1930s, when American Baptist congregations received a Communion Fellowship Offering on the first Sunday of each month to support retired ministers, missionaries, their widowed spouses and elderly clergy within their churches. In 1977, American Baptist Churches USA launched RMMO to continue this appreciation of God’s service.
COME SING WITH US!
Choir is in full swing. Our next rehearsal is Sunday, 12/21 after worship. Everyone is welcome to join the choir.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Grief Support Group - On Mondays a Grief Support Group will be meeting at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Riverton. The group meets from 6:30-8:00 pm. For more information and to register visit churchoffice@calvaryriverton.org. Tica Simpson 609/577-8663
Christmas Concert - Sunday 12/7 4:00 pm - Epworth Methodist Church 501 Morgan Avenue, Palmyra. The concert will feature Handbells and Vocals.
UrbanPromise Toy Drive - Wed. 12/10 - UrbanPromise will be hosting a Toy Drive at their main campus at 3615 Rudderow St., Pennsauken, NJ. Toys can be dropped off in person on 12/10 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. There will also be cookies drinks to help fuel your holiday spirit. If you can’t make it at that time, you can contact Michele and Urbanpromise to schedule a time to drop off your donation. msusson@urbanpromiseusa.org or 856/382-1877.
Saturday with Santa - Saturday 12/13 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Calvary Presbyterian Main Street, Riverton, NJ. Come see Santa and enjoy holiday refreshments. Don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa!
Community Chorus Concert - Sunday 12/14 2:00 pm - Calvary Presbyterian, Main Street Riverton, NJ. Come enjoy sounds of the season and warm community spirit at the Community Chorus concert “Holiday Joy - Hymns and Heralds.” All are welcome.