Liturgy for Celebrating Inspired, Transformed Welcome/Announcements/Introduction Jesus’ words and life were filled with power, and people were amazed by his teaching. God gives us power to serve, and as American Baptists we believe and serve in the power of Christ. We rejoice today for the gifts God has given us so that we may serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Our gifts and ministries today build on the rich, precious and valuable heritage of our faith. We welcome you to this service of worship and invite you to join with us in expressions of thanksgiving, celebration and spiritual worship. Call to Worship L. Your works are mighty, O God, and your name is worthy to be praised. P. Through the lives of American Baptist, you have affirmed the gifts of many who went before us to speak truth to power. L. God is at work among us. God has given us a strong heritage of gifted writers. P. In the power of Christ, God has gifted our people to be the headlights, leading the way to Christ in ministries of justice, peacemaking, reconciliation and hope. All. Your works are mighty, O God, and your name is worthy to be praised. Invocation (in unison) Blessed God, in humility of heart and spirit, we come to worship you and give thanks for your grace at work among us as American Baptists. You have gifted our churches for over a hundred years with courageous teachers who speak to people all over the world in their own language about the power of Christ to transform their lives. Thank you for the path our feet have trod together, and give us today the vision, the creativity and spiritual insight to make our lives meaningful for you. In the Holy name of Christ we pray. Amen. Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy or How Firm a Foundation Reading the Hebrew Scripture Isaiah 61:1-12 A Moment of Silent Reflection Announcement and Showing of Inspired, Transformed…American Baptist Churches “Today we are very pleased and excited about our new film, showing where we have come from and pointing the way to where we can go as American Baptists. We invited seven inspiring storytellers to say a word about American Baptists through the lens of their own lived experiences. Their challenge for us is to pass on this gift that God has given us. “
Liturgy for Celebrating Inspired, Transformed Welcome/Announcements/Introduction Jesus’ words and life were filled with power, and people were amazed by his teaching. God gives us power to serve, and as American Baptists we believe and serve in the power of Christ. We rejoice today for the gifts God has given us so that we may serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Our gifts and ministries today build on the rich, precious and valuable heritage of our faith. We welcome you to this service of worship and invite you to join with us in expressions of thanksgiving, celebration and spiritual worship. Call to Worship L. Your works are mighty, O God, and your name is worthy to be praised. P. Through the lives of American Baptist, you have affirmed the gifts of many who went before us to speak truth to power. L. God is at work among us. God has given us a strong heritage of gifted writers. P. In the power of Christ, God has gifted our people to be the headlights, leading the way to Christ in ministries of justice, peacemaking, reconciliation and hope. All. Your works are mighty, O God, and your name is worthy to be praised. Invocation (in unison) Blessed God, in humility of heart and spirit, we come to worship you and give thanks for your grace at work among us as American Baptists. You have gifted our churches for over a hundred years with courageous teachers who speak to people all over the world in their own language about the power of Christ to transform their lives. Thank you for the path our feet have trod together, and give us today the vision, the creativity and spiritual insight to make our lives meaningful for you. In the Holy name of Christ we pray. Amen. Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy or How Firm a Foundation Reading the Hebrew Scripture Isaiah 61:1-12 A Moment of Silent Reflection Announcement and Showing of Inspired, Transformed…American Baptist Churches “Today we are very pleased and excited about our new film, showing where we have come from and pointing the way to where we can go as American Baptists. We invited seven inspiring storytellers to say a word about American Baptists through the lens of their own lived experiences. Their challenge for us is to pass on this gift that God has given us. “