Simply put, the theme of this Sunday’s sermon, is that the work of God is rarely to get the world back to normal. Rather, it is to make world well, whole, just, better. Pastor Jim
Order of Worship
Welcome – Jim
Prelude –
Opening Prayer – Chuck J.
Lord’s Prayer – Chuck J.
Hymn – “To God Be the Glory”
Children’s Time – Ally
Anthem – “Then Sings My Soul” LABC Ensemble
Scripture Reading – Exodus 14: 1-13 Jim
Sermon – “On Not Getting Back to Normal” Jim
Hymn – “Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service”
“Report From Georgia” – Ally
Pastoral Prayer – Carolyn
“Why I Give to the Church” – Joan Patten
Doxology –
Farewell – Carolyn
Hymn – “Go in Peace”
Benediction – Ally
Postlude –
Good Byes – All
If you are a member of an LABC Department or Committee please stay on Zoom for the Leadership Gathering. It will begin shortly after worship.
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The American Baptist Ministers Council of Northern California (Pastor Jim is the President) is holding an on-line retreat tonight and tomorrow. The presenter will be The Reverend Dr. Miles-Tribble from the Berkeley School of Theology. Her topic (three sessions) will be “Change Agent Church in Black Lives Matter Times.” All are welcome to join at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:15 a.m. Monday, and 7:00 p.m. Monday. A contribution of $25 is requested.
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