About this Sermon |
About this Series |
The Summer Between: Adventures in Liminality
liminality : a state of transition between one stage and the next.
The Summer of 2020 finds us in the threshold between what was and what is yet to come. In the midst of a global pandemic, we are somewhere between lockdown and vaccine. In terms of civic life, we are somewhere between unrest and revolution.
What do people of faith do in liminal times like these?
Join First Baptist Church this summer for hope and perspective as Pastor Lisa Hood takes us on a journey through the scriptures, discovering how our spiritual ancestors navigated liminal times, and applying biblical truths for the living of these days.
Order of Worship |
(Start of each segment in parentheses)
(00:00) Prelude – Melanie Manges
(03:04) Welcome to Worship – Gordon Coppoc
(03:54) Gathering Song – “Thy Word” #664
(Refrain) Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(Verse 1) When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way,
Still you’re there right beside me.
And nothing will I fear as long as you are near.
Please be near me to the end.
(Refrain) Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(Verse 2) I will not forget your love for me,
and yet my heart forever is wandering.
Jesus, be my guide and hold me to your side;
And I will love you to the end.
(Refrain) Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(06:26) Call to Worship – Paraphrased from Psalm 85:8-13, by Leslie Ann Billhimer Frye
For those who will listen, let them hear:
God will speak peace-
to God’s people,
to God’s faithful,
to those who turn to God in their hearts.
God’s salvation is at hand
for those who fear God.
When our living is right in God’s eyes,
When justice makes a path for God’s steps,
Steadfast love and faithfulness meet.
Righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Faithfulness springs up from the ground.
Justice looks down from the sky.
The LORD gives what is good.
Our land yields in abundance.
God’s glory dwells among us.
(07:47) Hymn of Praise – “Seek Ye First” #349
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- Seek ye first the kingdom of God
And His righteousness.
And all these things shall be added unto you
Allelu, Alleluia. - Ask and it shall be given unto you
Seek and ye shall find
Knock and it shall be opened unto you
Allelu, Alleluia.
- Seek ye first the kingdom of God
(08:55) Invitation to Prayer – Rev. Hood
(11:58) Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer – Rev. Hood
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
(14:24) Scripture Reading – Genesis 41:14-6, 25-36 (NIV)
(17:25) Sermon – “Adventures in Liminality: Between the Pit & the Promise” – Rev. Hood
(35:27) Hymn of Hope – “Standing on the Promises” (verses 1 & 2)
- Standing on the promises of Christ my King
Through eternal ages let His praises ring
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.(Refrain) Standing, Standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior.
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God. - Standing on the promises that cannot fail.
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.(Refrain) Standing, Standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior.
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
(37:04) Offering & Announcements
(41:44) Benediction – Rev. Hood
(42:52) Postlude – Melanie Manges
Worship Leaders in this Service:
- Melanie Manges, Piano
- Gordon Coppoc, Worship Leader
- Mr. Matt Hood, Director of Music Ministry
- Rev. Lisa Williams Hood, Senior Pastor
- Mr. Aurie Swartz, Director of Communications & Technology
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